Find Arrest Records in Union
Union arrest records come from multiple agencies because the Town of Union does not have its own police department. Law enforcement is provided by the New York State Police, Broome County Sheriff's Office, and village police departments. This page explains how to get arrest records, file FOIL requests, and access court information for the Town of Union in Broome County.
Union Overview
Law Enforcement in Union
The Town of Union does NOT have a municipal police department. This is important to know because it changes where you go for arrest records. Multiple agencies provide coverage depending on where in the town an incident took place.
The New York State Police can be reached at (607) 754-3854. Troop C handles incidents on state highways and assists with law enforcement in the town. If the State Police made the arrest, you request the records from them, not the town.
The Broome County Sheriff's Office is the other main agency. Their number is (607) 778-1911. The sheriff's Records Division is at the Public Safety Facility, 155 Lt. Van Winkle Drive, Binghamton, NY 13905. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. The Warrants Division can be reached at (607) 778-2923. The sheriff maintains all records of arrests made by deputies in the Town of Union.
If you live in the Village of Endicott, the Endicott Police Department handles incidents within village limits. If you live in the Village of Johnson City, the Johnson City Police Department covers that area. Each of these agencies keeps its own arrest records. You need to contact the agency that made the arrest to get the right records.
For emergencies, always call 911. Dispatchers will route the call to the right agency based on your location.
Town Clerk and FOIL Requests
The Town of Union Records Access Officer is Leonard J. Perfetti. The office is at 3111 E. Main Street, Endwell, NY 13760. Phone is (607) 786-2900 option 8. Fax is (607) 786-2913. Email is townclerk@townofunion.com. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
FOIL requests for town records (not law enforcement records) go to the Town Clerk. You can submit by email with "FOIL Request" in the subject line. You can also mail the request or drop it off in person. A FOIL form is available to download at townofunionny.gov. The office must respond within five business days.
Copy fees are $0.25 per page. The clerk's office issues marriage licenses (Tuesday through Thursday by appointment, 8:30 AM to 3:00 PM), dog licenses, conservation licenses, handicapped parking permits, merchant/peddler licenses, and E-ZPass On-The-Go tags for $25.00.
If your FOIL request is denied, the appeals officer is Mark D. Spinner, Deputy Town Attorney, at Coughlin and Gerhart, LLP, PO Box 2039, Binghamton, NY 13902. Email is mspinner@cglawoffices.com. The appeals officer has ten business days to respond.
The image above shows the Town of Union website where you can find FOIL forms and clerk contact information.
Union Town Court
The Town of Union Court is at 3121 East Main Street, Endwell, NY 13760. Phone is (607) 786-2965. Fax is (607) 238-1261. The court is right next to the Town Clerk's office. Window hours are Monday through Thursday, 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. The court is closed on Fridays.
Two judges serve the court: Hon. Gregory P. Thomas and Hon. Christopher D. Grace. The court handles Vehicle and Traffic Law violations, Town Code violations, Penal Law misdemeanors, small claims up to $3,000, and civil matters.
Filing fees are $20 for endorsement and $20 for filing. Small claims fees are $10 for claims up to $1,000 and $15 for claims from $1,001 to $3,000. Payment methods: cash, money order, certified check, or credit card (Mastercard and Visa). The court does not accept personal checks and does not take payments by phone or fax.
The Broome County District Attorney's Office handles prosecution and can be reached at (607) 778-2423. The Broome County Public Defender's Office is at (607) 778-2403. The court does not provide paperwork for eviction proceedings. A Guide to Small Claims booklet is available at the court.
Broome County Resources
Union is in Broome County. The Broome County Sheriff's Office at 155 Lt. Van Winkle Drive, Binghamton, phone (607) 778-1911, is the primary law enforcement agency for the town. The Broome County Correctional Facility at the same address houses pretrial detainees and sentenced inmates.
The Broome County Clerk is at 60 Hawley Street, Binghamton, NY 13902, phone (607) 778-2117. They maintain court records and land records. The Broome County District Attorney is at 60 Hawley Street, 5th Floor, phone (607) 778-2223.
The Town of Union is the largest town by population in Broome County. It includes the villages of Endicott and Johnson City. Public transportation is available through Broome County Transit (BC Transit) bus routes.
State Criminal History Search
The Division of Criminal Justice Services runs the state's fingerprint-based criminal history system. Submit prints at an IdentoGO location for $50 to $65. Results come by mail in 7 to 10 business days. No other agency can provide official state records.
The Criminal History Record Search from the Office of Court Administration is name-based and costs $95. It covers all 62 New York counties but only finds exact matches. Sealed records do not appear in either search.
Sealing Records
Arrests that end in dismissal or acquittal are sealed automatically under CPL section 160.50. Convictions may be sealed under CPL section 160.59 if you have no more than two convictions (one felony max) and 10 years have passed. Sex offenses and violent felonies cannot be sealed. The Clean Slate Act (effective November 16, 2024) creates automatic sealing for eligible misdemeanors after 3 years and felonies after 8 years.
Sex Offender Registry
The NYS Sex Offender Registry is free. Level 2 and Level 3 offenders show online. Search by name, county, or ZIP code. Call 1-800-262-3257 for phone lookups during business hours.
Nearby Qualifying Cities
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State Search Tools for Arrest Records
The Division of Criminal Justice Services is the only source for official New York State rap sheets. You must submit fingerprints through IdentoGO to get your own record. The cost runs $50 to $65. Results arrive by mail in 7 to 10 business days. No other agency or third party can provide the official state record. DCJS records are not available through FOIL requests.
The Criminal History Record Search costs $95 and covers all 62 New York counties. It matches on exact name and date of birth only. The DOCCS Inmate Lookup is free and shows people in state prison with live data. For pending cases, WebCrims lets you search as a guest at no cost. The Sex Offender Registry is free and searchable by name, county, or ZIP code.
Under CPL Section 160.50, arrests ending in dismissal or acquittal are sealed automatically. The Clean Slate Act seals eligible misdemeanor convictions after three years and felonies after eight years. Sex offenses and Class A felonies cannot be sealed. Marijuana convictions under Penal Law Sections 221.05 through 221.40 are expunged under the Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act and will not show on any search.