Access Union 72 Hour Booking
Union is a town in Broome County, New York, located in the Southern Tier region of the state. With a population around 56,000, it is the most populated town in Broome County. The town includes the villages of Endicott and Johnson City. Union Police handle law enforcement across the town. When someone is arrested in Union and the charges call for detention, the 72 hour booking process takes place at the Broome County jail. The county must bring the arrested person before a judge within 72 hours. Union sits in a part of the state with a smaller metro area, but the Broome County system stays active with bookings from Union and surrounding communities.
Union Overview
Broome County Handles Union 72 Hour Booking
Broome County processes all jail bookings for arrests in Union. The Broome County Sheriff's Office operates the county jail and manages the booking process. When Union Police make an arrest that requires detention, the person goes to the Broome County jail for the full 72 hour booking procedure.
During booking, jail staff fingerprint the person, take a photograph, and enter all charges and personal information into the system. The person is held until they can be brought before a judge, which must happen within 72 hours. Broome County has about 190,000 residents and handles bookings from Union, Binghamton, and all other towns in the county. The jail processes a steady stream of bookings throughout the year. The Broome County inmate lookup tool lets you search for people currently in custody at the facility.
| Sheriff | Broome County Sheriff |
|---|---|
| Inmate Lookup | Broome County Inmate Lookup |
| County Page | Broome County 72 Hour Booking |
Union is in the 6th Judicial District. Criminal cases from Union go through the Broome County court system. Town court handles minor offenses and preliminary hearings for felonies. More serious cases move to county court. The 72 hour booking record stays at the county level and becomes part of the case file no matter which court takes the case.
Union Police Department
The Union Police Department provides law enforcement for the entire town, including the villages of Endicott and Johnson City. They are based on River Road in Endicott and cover a wide area that spans residential neighborhoods, commercial districts, and the major highways that pass through the town.
| Address | 2269 River Road Endicott, NY 13760 |
|---|---|
| Phone | (607) 754-2305 |
Union Police maintain their own arrest reports. These are distinct from the 72 hour booking records at the Broome County jail. The police report documents the arrest itself and the events leading up to it. The booking record covers the jail intake process. If you need a police report, contact Union Police directly. For the booking record, go through the Broome County Sheriff.
The town sees a mix of arrest types. Drug offenses have been a persistent issue in the Southern Tier region. DWI arrests, theft cases, domestic violence, and assault charges all contribute to the arrest numbers. Union is the most populated town in the county, so it generates a large share of the bookings that go through the Broome County jail each year. The police department works with county and state agencies on cases that extend beyond town borders, which is common in this part of the state where communities are close together.
How to Search Union 72 Hour Booking Records
The Broome County Sheriff provides an online inmate lookup tool. You can search by name to see if someone is currently in custody at the county jail. This covers everyone booked from Union and other Broome County communities.
VINELink is another option. It lets you search for inmates in Broome County and sign up for release notifications. For people who have been sentenced to state prison, the DOCCS inmate lookup covers the entire state system. The Commission of Correction maintains tools for finding people across different New York facilities.
Court records for Union cases are available through the New York State Courts website. The Division of Criminal Justice Services provides statewide criminal records resources. You can also call the Broome County jail directly to ask about a specific person in custody. Their staff can check the system and confirm whether someone is or was booked at the facility.
FOIL Requests for Union Records
New York's Freedom of Information Law, Public Officers Law Sections 84 through 90, gives the public access to government records. You can file a FOIL request with the Broome County Sheriff for 72 hour booking records or with Union Police for arrest reports. Each agency has a records access officer who handles these requests.
Write your request and include the person's name, date of birth if you have it, and the date or approximate date of arrest. The agency must respond within five business days. The DCJS FOIL page has detailed guidance on writing FOIL requests. If state troopers were part of the arrest, the State Police FOIL office handles those requests separately.
Booking data is largely public. Names, charges, bail, and court dates are all available to requesters. Medical information and certain personal details are withheld under privacy exemptions. The agency will explain what it can release and what falls under an exemption.
Record Sealing and Union 72 Hour Booking
Some booking records get sealed under New York law. CPL Section 160.50 requires automatic sealing when a case is dismissed or ends in acquittal. The 72 hour booking record, arrest report, and mugshot are all sealed. No petition is needed. It happens automatically once the case closes favorably.
For people with certain convictions, CPL Section 160.59 allows a petition to the court for sealing. The judge reviews the offense, the person's criminal history, and their rehabilitation. If the court grants it, the booking record is sealed from public access. Law enforcement keeps access, but the record drops off standard background checks. This can make a real difference for someone trying to find work or housing after a conviction.
CPL Section 720.35 protects youthful offender records for people under 19 who receive that designation. All records from the case become confidential. Correction Law Section 9 sets the rules for how the Broome County jail manages its booking records and intake processes. Together, these laws shape what happens to Union 72 hour booking data over time.
Broome County Sheriff's Office
The Broome County Sheriff's Office runs the county jail and processes all 72 hour bookings for arrests in Union. Their website provides access to inmate information and booking details.
Visit the Broome County Sheriff's website to search for current inmates and learn about the booking process at the county jail.
Nearby Cities
Union is the largest town in Broome County. There are no other cities with dedicated pages in the immediate area, but you can explore the full Broome County booking system through the county page.
Broome County 72 Hour Booking Records
Union is part of Broome County. All jail bookings go through the Broome County jail operated by the sheriff. For full details on the county system and how to search booking records, visit the Broome County page.