Search Allegany County Arrest Records
Allegany County arrest records can be found through a handful of local and state sources. The Sheriff's Office in Belmont is the main place for records tied to arrests made by deputies, while the County Clerk holds court files from felony and misdemeanor cases. Allegany County is part of the 8th Judicial District and sits in the western part of New York State. Whether you need booking data, a case disposition, or want to run a name search, this page covers where to go and what steps to take for Allegany County arrest records.
Allegany County Overview
Allegany County Sheriff's Office
The Allegany County Sheriff's Office is at 4884 State Route 19S, Belmont, NY 14813. Sheriff Scott A. Cicirello leads the office with Undersheriff Walt Mackney. Call 585-268-9204 for the main line. The Jail Division number is 585-268-9200. Non-emergency dispatch is 585-268-9600.
Arrest records from this office cover all areas the Sheriff patrols in Allegany County. To get copies of these records, file a FOIL request with the Records Access Officer. You need to put it in writing. Include the full name of the person, the date of the arrest if you know it, and any case or report numbers. The office processes FOIL requests under Article 6 of the Public Officers Law, sections 84 through 90. They have five business days to respond to your request. Administration hours are 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday through Friday. The Civil Office is open 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM on the same days.
The Sheriff's Office also provides fingerprinting for pistol permits and background checks. Pistol permit hours run 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM on weekdays.
Note: The underage drinking tipline at 800-851-1932 is anonymous and free to use.
Allegany County Court Records
The Allegany County Clerk is at 7 Court Street, Room 18, Belmont, NY 14813. Phone is 585-268-9270. This office keeps court records, land records, and marriage records going back to 1908. Hours are 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM Monday through Friday, except during June through August when hours shift to 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM.
Allegany County Court handles felony criminal cases and sits at 7 Court Street in Belmont. The Supreme and County Chief Clerk is Jenise Cicirello, who can be reached at 585-449-3462. Court hours are 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM on weekdays. The court is closed on state holidays. For case searches, you can visit the office in person or submit a written request. Copy fees are $0.25 per page for standard copies.
The statewide Criminal History Record Search through OCA costs $95 and covers all 62 counties. It uses an exact name and date of birth match. No sealed records show up.
Allegany County District Attorney
The DA's Office is at the County Courthouse, 7 Court Street, Belmont, NY 14813. Call 585-268-9685. The District Attorney reviews every arrest in the county and decides what charges to bring. Victim services are on hand for people affected by crime. The office runs diversion programs for eligible defendants and does community outreach on crime prevention.
FOIL requests for DA records should be put in writing and sent to the office. Hours are 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday.
State Criminal History Records
New York's Division of Criminal Justice Services is the sole source of official state rap sheets. These are fingerprint-based records. You must go to an IdentoGO location to submit prints. The cost is about $50 to $65. Results come by mail in 7 to 10 days. DCJS records are not available through FOIL or from third-party sites.
Under CPL section 160.50, arrests that end with a dismissal or acquittal are sealed automatically. The Clean Slate Act, effective November 16, 2024, will phase in automatic sealing of eligible convictions. Misdemeanors seal after 3 years from sentence completion. Felonies seal after 8 years. Sex offenses and Class A felonies do not qualify. For people who want to seal records sooner, CPL section 160.59 allows a motion to the court if you have no more than two convictions and at least 10 years have passed. The Attorney General's website explains the process.
Allegany County Jail Information
The jail is at 7 Court Street, Belmont, NY 14813. Call 585-268-9200. The facility has 41 beds and holds both pre-trial detainees and sentenced inmates. The Sheriff's Office runs the jail and keeps all inmate records.
You can find out if someone is being held by calling during business hours. Bail and bonding information is also available through the jail. Visiting hours and mail rules follow New York State Commission of Correction standards. If the person has been transferred to a state prison, use the DOCCS Inmate Lookup tool instead. The Sex Offender Registry is another free resource that lets you search by name or county for Level 2 and Level 3 offenders.
How to File a FOIL Request
Any person can file a FOIL request with any Allegany County agency. You do not need to give a reason. The request must be in writing. Be as specific as you can. Give names, dates, and report numbers. The agency has five business days to respond.
They can approve the request, deny it with an explanation, or ask for more time. If they deny it, you can appeal to the head of the agency. Copies cost $0.25 per page. Some records are exempt, like those tied to open investigations or sealed court cases. Under Public Officers Law section 89, the agency must explain any denial.
The Allegany County Sheriff's Office has a mobile app that residents can use for updates and communication with the department. You can also use WebCrims to look up pending criminal cases with future court dates in Allegany County courts.
The image above shows the Allegany County Sheriff's Office web page where residents can find contact details and services for arrest record requests.
Nearby Counties
Records from counties bordering Allegany County can be reached through their own local offices: