Search Troy Arrest Records
Troy arrest records are kept by the Troy Police Department in Rensselaer County. Troy is the county seat, so both city and county courts operate in the same area. This page walks through how to request police records, access court files, and use state databases for arrest information.
Troy Overview
Troy Police Department Records
The Troy Police Department Records Division is at 55 State Street, Troy, NY 12180. The non-emergency line is (518) 270-4411. The Records Division voicemail is (518) 270-4654. Messages are checked throughout the business week. The department website is at troyny.gov.
Police reports in Troy are free. There is no charge for copies. That is different from most places in New York, where you pay $0.25 per page. You still need to provide a copy of a valid driver's license or government-issued photo ID with your request. The request form must be signed.
You can request reports three ways. In person at the central police station at 55 State Street. By mail, and include a self-addressed stamped envelope. Or by email, with a subject line that reads "First Name Last Name Request Copy of Police Report." A records request form is available to download at troyny.gov/DocumentCenter/View/1535.
When you fill out the form, include the date of the incident, time of the incident, location, parties involved, type of incident, and the report number if you have it. The more detail you provide, the easier it is for the records division to find what you need.
The Troy Police work with the Rensselaer County Sheriff's Office and New York State Police on cases that cross jurisdictions. If State Police or the sheriff made an arrest, those records come from those agencies, not the city.
The screenshot above shows the Troy Police Department directory page where you can find records division contact information.
Troy City Clerk
The Troy City Clerk is at City Hall, 1 Monument Square, Troy, NY 12180. Phone is (518) 270-4495. The City Clerk serves as the FOIL Coordinator for city records. FOIL requests for city department records (other than police) should go to the clerk's office.
For broader county records, the Rensselaer County Clerk is at 105 Third Street, Troy, NY 12180, phone (518) 270-4080. Hours are Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The Records Room is open 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, with extended hours on Thursdays until 7:00 PM.
The county clerk holds historical records going back centuries. This includes wills from 1899 to 1988, marriage licenses from 1908 to 1935, naturalization certificates from 1844 to 1949, deed books from 1791 to present, mortgages from 1791 to present, and Supreme Court records from 1791 to present. Census records for Troy and Rensselaer County are also on file.
Troy City Court
Troy City Court is at 51 State Street, Troy, NY 12180. Phone is (518) 453-5900 or (518) 453-5520. Hours are Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The court handles misdemeanor criminal cases, traffic violations, small claims up to $3,000, and code violations within the city.
Traffic ticket payments can be made at the court or online. Small claims require the defendant to live or work in Troy. Court records are available through the court clerk for a fee. Public defenders serve qualifying defendants.
Rensselaer County courts handle felony cases and other higher-level matters. The Rensselaer County Supreme Court is at 80 Second Street, Troy, phone (518) 285-5025. The County Court is at the same address, phone (518) 285-5048. Family Court is at 1504 Fifth Avenue, Troy, phone (518) 453-5515. The Surrogate's Court is at 80 Second Street, phone (518) 285-5005.
Troy also has an Integrated Domestic Violence (IDV) Court at 1504 Fifth Avenue. For case lookups, use WebCrims for pending criminal cases with future dates.
Rensselaer County Resources
Troy falls under Rensselaer County. The Rensselaer County Sheriff's Office is at 4000 Main Street, Troy, NY 12180, phone (518) 270-1800. The county jail is at 57 2nd Street, Troy, phone (518) 270-5522.
The Rensselaer County Law Library at 80 Second Street provides legal research resources. Public Access Terminals at courthouse locations allow free records searches. The NYSCEF system handles electronic filing for civil cases, and eTrack lets you monitor case developments online.
Troy is served by CDTA (Capital District Transportation Authority) bus routes for public transit. The county seat status means most county offices are in or near Troy.
State Criminal History
The Division of Criminal Justice Services handles fingerprint-based state criminal records. Submit prints at IdentoGO for $50 to $65. Results come by mail in 7 to 10 business days.
The Criminal History Record Search from the Office of Court Administration costs $95 per name and covers all 62 counties. Exact match on name and date of birth only. Sealed records do not appear.
Sealing Records
Dismissals and acquittals seal automatically under CPL section 160.50. Convictions may be sealed under CPL section 160.59 with no more than two convictions (one felony max) and 10 years since sentence completion. The Clean Slate Act (effective November 16, 2024) auto-seals eligible misdemeanors after 3 years and felonies after 8. Sex offenses and violent felonies are excluded.
Sex Offender Registry
The NYS Sex Offender Registry is free. Level 2 and 3 offenders show online. Search by name, county, or ZIP. Call 1-800-262-3257 for phone lookups.
Troy Arrest Record Request Tips
Troy stands out because police reports are free. Most places in New York charge $0.25 per page, but Troy does not charge at all. You still need a valid photo ID and a signed request form. Download the form at troyny.gov/DocumentCenter/View/1535 before you visit.
The Records Division at 55 State Street only takes messages by voicemail at (518) 270-4654. Staff check messages throughout the week. If you want faster service, go in person to the station. Bring your ID and know the date, time, and location of the incident. The Rensselaer County Sheriff's Office at 4000 Main Street, Troy, phone (518) 272-6444, handles cases outside the city limits. The county jail is at the same address, phone (518) 266-1800. For people held there, call the jail for status updates. The Rensselaer County District Attorney at 105 Congress Street, phone (518) 270-4170, prosecutes felony cases and runs victim services. Since Troy is the county seat, all these offices are close together. You can walk between the police station, city court, and county offices in just a few minutes.
Nearby Qualifying Cities
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