Ontario County 72 Hour Booking

Ontario County 72 hour booking records are managed by the Sheriff's Office at the county jail on County Complex Drive in Canandaigua. This is a mid-size county in the Finger Lakes region of New York. When police arrest someone in Ontario County, the person goes to the county jail for processing. The Sheriff's Office runs an inmate locator tool on its website where you can search by name, date of birth, or inmate ID. Ontario County handles a moderate number of bookings each year, and most records are available to the public through the online tool or by contacting the jail directly. The county seat of Canandaigua is where the courthouse and jail are both located.

Ontario County Sheriff's Office

The Ontario County Sheriff's Office handles all 72 hour bookings at the county jail. The facility is at 3045 County Complex Drive in Canandaigua. Staff process new arrests around the clock. The jail holds people awaiting trial, those serving short sentences, and anyone still within the 72 hour booking period.

Ontario County is in the Finger Lakes area. It covers Canandaigua, Geneva, and several smaller towns. Local police departments across the county bring arrested individuals to the county jail for booking. The Sheriff's Office also runs road patrol and handles civil process. The corrections division manages the jail and keeps all booking records on file. If you need to reach the Sheriff's Office about a booking, call the main number during business hours.

How to Search Ontario County 72 Hour Booking Records

Ontario County runs an online inmate locator at Ontario County Inmate Locator. You can search by name, date of birth, or inmate ID. The tool shows people who are currently in custody at the county jail. If someone went through 72 hour booking recently, they should appear on this system.

The locator is free and does not require a login. Enter the person's last name and first name to start. Results show the booking date, charges, and custody status. If you have an inmate ID number, that narrows the search even more. The tool is useful for recent bookings and current inmates. Once someone is released, they may drop off the active list.

For older booking records, call the Sheriff's Office at (585) 396-1800. They can look up past entries and tell you what they have on file. You might also check the DOCCS inmate lookup at nysdoccslookup.doccs.ny.gov for anyone who went from the Ontario County jail to state prison. The VINELink system at vinelink.com tracks custody status and sends alerts when someone's status changes.

FOIL Requests for Ontario County Booking Records

You can request 72 hour booking records through New York's Freedom of Information Law. Public Officers Law sections 84 through 90 give anyone the right to ask for government records. No reason needed. Just send a written request to the Ontario County Sheriff's Office.

Include the person's full name and the date of the arrest. A case number helps if you have one. The agency must respond within five business days or explain why they need more time. Basic booking data like name, charges, and dates is typically released. Some information may be withheld if it relates to a sealed case or an ongoing investigation. There is usually no charge for the request itself, but the office may bill you for copies.

State-level FOIL requests can go to the Division of Criminal Justice Services at criminaljustice.ny.gov or to the State Police at troopers.ny.gov.

What Ontario County 72 Hour Booking Records Include

Booking records from Ontario County contain the standard set of information. The person's full name, date of birth, and physical description are all there. The charges at the time of arrest are listed along with the booking date and time. Bail amount and status show up too. The arresting agency is noted, whether it was the Sheriff's road patrol, Canandaigua police, Geneva police, or another local department.

These records are created during the 72 hour booking window. That is the period between arrest and the first court appearance. Everything that happens during intake goes on the record. The jail takes a photo, collects fingerprints, and logs the person's information into the system. This data stays on file with the Sheriff's Office even after the person is released.

Correction Law section 9 requires jails in New York to keep accurate booking records. Ontario County follows these rules. Records tied to cases that end in dismissal or acquittal get sealed under CPL section 160.50 and are no longer available for public viewing.

Sealed Records and Ontario County

New York has clear rules about when booking records get sealed. CPL section 160.50 is automatic. If a case is dismissed or the person is acquitted, the booking record is sealed without anyone having to file a motion. It just happens. The record comes off public databases and FOIL requests for it will be denied.

CPL section 160.59 is different. It requires a petition to a judge. A person can ask to seal up to two old convictions, with no more than one felony. The judge decides after weighing the facts. If approved, the 72 hour booking record and court file are both sealed. Youthful offender records under CPL section 720.35 are sealed from the start. The 2020 repeal of Civil Rights Law section 50-a opened up police disciplinary records but did not directly change how booking records are handled.

Ontario County Sheriff's Website

The Ontario County government website provides access to the Sheriff's Office and jail information for 72 hour booking inquiries.

Start here to find the phone number, address, and links to the inmate locator. The site covers all Sheriff's Office services including corrections.

Ontario County Inmate Locator

The inmate locator tool lets you search for people currently held at the Ontario County jail after their 72 hour booking.

This tool supports searches by name, date of birth, and inmate ID. It shows current inmates with their charges and booking dates.

Cities in Ontario County

Ontario County includes Canandaigua, Geneva, and several smaller towns. All 72 hour booking records go through the county jail on County Complex Drive.

None of the cities in Ontario County currently have dedicated pages on this site. All booking information is available through the Ontario County Sheriff's Office.

Nearby Counties

These counties are near Ontario County. Make sure you search the right county based on where the arrest took place.