Find Cattaraugus County 72 Hour Booking

Cattaraugus County 72 hour booking records come from the Sheriff's Office and county jail in Little Valley. The county sits in the southwestern corner of New York and processes arrests through its 148-bed maximum security facility. The Sheriff maintains an online inmate roster, which can help you check on recent bookings without making a phone call. If you are trying to locate someone who was arrested in Cattaraugus County, the Sheriff's website and a direct call to the jail are the two fastest ways to get that information.

Cattaraugus County Sheriff's Office and Jail

The Cattaraugus County Sheriff's Office is at 301 Court Street in Little Valley, NY 14755. The main phone number is (716) 938-9194. For records requests specifically, call (716) 938-2599. The Sheriff runs both law enforcement operations and the county jail, so all booking records go through this office.

The Cattaraugus County Jail is a maximum security facility with 148 beds. You can reach the jail directly at (716) 938-9191 ext. 2245. This is where anyone arrested in Cattaraugus County gets processed during a 72 hour booking. The facility handles intake for people picked up by the Sheriff's deputies, state police, and local police departments across the county. Olean and Salamanca are the largest communities in the area, and arrests in those cities end up at this jail too.

Despite being classified as maximum security, the Cattaraugus County Jail holds people charged with all levels of offenses. The classification refers to the physical security of the building, not the types of inmates it houses. You will find people there on everything from misdemeanor charges to serious felonies. The jail also holds people on behalf of other agencies, such as those with immigration detainers or state parole holds.

How to Look Up 72 Hour Booking Records

Cattaraugus County offers an online inmate roster through the Sheriff's website. This list shows who is currently in the jail along with basic booking information. Check the Sheriff's website for the current roster. It updates regularly, so recent 72 hour bookings should appear within a short time after processing is complete.

Calling the jail at (716) 938-9191 ext. 2245 is another way to check. Jail staff can confirm if someone is in custody and give you basic info over the phone. You will need the person's name. Date of birth helps if it is a common name. For older records or more detailed information, call the records line at (716) 938-2599. That line handles formal records requests and can pull up past booking data.

The VINELink system covers Cattaraugus County. You can search by name and set up alerts for status changes. The DOCCS Inmate Lookup handles state prison searches if someone was sentenced and transferred. The Division of Criminal Justice Services maintains statewide criminal records for broader searches beyond a single county booking.

The Cattaraugus County Sheriff's website provides information about the jail and access to inmate records.

Visit the Sheriff's site at cattco.org for the current inmate roster and contact details for records requests.

FOIL Requests in Cattaraugus County

Public Officers Law Article 6, Sections 84 through 90 is the legal basis for requesting booking records in Cattaraugus County. Send a written FOIL request to the Sheriff's Office at 301 Court Street, Little Valley, NY 14755. Include the person's name, approximate arrest date, and what records you want. The agency must respond within five business days.

Booking records are public records under FOIL. The Sheriff's Office should provide them unless a specific exemption applies. Correction Law Section 9 limits internet publication of certain inmate details, which can affect what gets released. But the name, charges, and booking date are standard information that is generally available. If you get a denial, you can appeal within the agency and then to the Committee on Open Government if needed.

The DCJS FOIL page covers how to request state-level criminal records. For Cattaraugus County bookings specifically, the Sheriff is the right agency to contact. You can also try the records line at (716) 938-2599 for informal requests that do not require a formal FOIL submission.

What Cattaraugus County Booking Records Include

A 72 hour booking record from Cattaraugus County shows the person's full name, date of birth, and physical description. Charges at the time of arrest are listed along with the arresting agency and the date and time of booking. A unique booking number is assigned to each arrest event. Bail information appears once bail is set, and the record notes whether the person was released on recognizance or remains in custody.

The court of appearance is also in the record. In Cattaraugus County, that might be the county court in Little Valley, a city court in Olean or Salamanca, or one of the town courts spread across the county. Holds from other agencies show up too, like parole violations or out-of-county warrants. The booking record captures the moment of arrest. It does not reflect what happens later in the case. Charges can be added, reduced, or dropped entirely as the case moves forward.

Record Sealing Laws in Cattaraugus County

CPL Section 160.50 seals booking records automatically when charges are dismissed or the person is acquitted. If someone was booked in Cattaraugus County but the case was later thrown out, you would not find the record through a public search. This happens without the person having to do anything. The sealing covers the booking record, arrest record, and all related court documents.

CPL Section 160.59 provides a path to sealing for people with certain convictions. You have to apply to the court after finishing your sentence. The judge considers the nature of the conviction, how much time has passed, and other factors. If the motion is granted, the Cattaraugus County booking record and associated records are sealed from public access. Youthful offender records are always confidential under CPL Section 720.35.

Cities in Cattaraugus County

Cattaraugus County includes Olean, Salamanca, and numerous smaller communities. There are no cities in this county that have their own page on our site. All arrests across the county are processed at the Cattaraugus County Jail in Little Valley. Olean is the largest city in the county with about 14,000 people. Salamanca sits within the Allegany Reservation of the Seneca Nation.

Nearby Counties

Cattaraugus County borders several other western New York counties. Check these if you are unsure where an arrest was processed.