Broome County Arrest Records
Broome County arrest records can be found through a few different offices, each with its own set of files and rules for access. The Sheriff's Office at 155 Lt. VanWinkle Drive in Binghamton is the main place to start when you need booking data or arrest logs. County Court and the District Attorney keep their own files too. Because Broome County sits in the Southern Tier of New York, state-level tools from the Division of Criminal Justice Services are also part of the picture. This page covers how to search for arrest records in Broome County, where to go, and what each office can give you.
Broome County Overview
Broome County Sheriff's Office Records
The Broome County Sheriff's Office is at 155 Lt. VanWinkle Drive, Binghamton, NY 13905. Call 607-778-1911 for the main line. Sheriff Frederick J. Akshar II runs the office with Undersheriff Sammy L. Davis. The Records Division handles arrest records, incident reports, and booking data during regular business hours. If you want a copy of any record, you need to put in a request through FOIL.
FOIL stands for Freedom of Information Law. It is set out in Article 6 of the Public Officers Law, sections 84 through 90. To file a FOIL request with the Broome County Sheriff, put it in writing. Give the full name of the person, the date of the arrest if you know it, and any case or report numbers. The Records Access Officer at the Sheriff's Office will get back to you within five business days. Some requests take up to 20 business days depending on the size of the file or how much work is needed to pull the records together.
Accident reports and incident reports are also handled through the Records Division. Fingerprinting services are available at the office for background checks and permits. Walk-ins are taken Monday through Friday during normal hours.
Note: Copy fees for Broome County records are $0.25 per page under Public Officers Law section 87.
Court Records in Broome County
The Broome County Clerk keeps court records at 60 Hawley Street, Binghamton, NY 13902. The phone number is 607-778-2117. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. The Clerk's office holds files from Supreme Court and County Court cases. That means felony arrest records that went to trial or ended in a plea deal can be found here. You can visit in person to search records, or send a written FOIL request by mail.
Broome County Court is at the same address, 60 Hawley Street. The court phone is 607-778-2102. This court is part of the 6th Judicial District of New York State and handles felony criminal cases and major civil cases. Court clerks manage files and can give you case status information. The Office of Court Administration also runs a statewide Criminal History Record Search that costs $95 per name. It is name-based, not fingerprint-based, and it needs an exact match on name and date of birth.
You can check WebCrims for pending criminal cases with future court dates in Broome County. Guest access is free. You need at least three letters of the last name and two of the first. This tool only shows open cases with upcoming dates. It does not show closed cases, warrants, or sealed matters.
Broome County District Attorney
The Broome County District Attorney's Office is at 60 Hawley Street, 5th Floor, Binghamton, NY 13902. Phone is 607-778-2223. The DA reviews all arrests made in the county and decides what charges to file. If you want to know what happened after an arrest, the DA's office can point you to the right records or give you case status information.
Victim services are part of what the DA does in Broome County. If you were the victim of a crime, you can get referrals for counseling and help with the court process. The office also runs diversion programs and works with treatment courts for some defendants. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM. FOIL requests should be in writing and sent to the District Attorney's Office directly.
State Resources for Broome County
The New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services keeps the official state criminal history database. DCJS records are fingerprint-based. You cannot get your own rap sheet without going to an IdentoGO location and submitting prints. The fee is between $50 and $65. Results come by mail in 7 to 10 business days. Third-party background check sites do not have access to this official database.
Under CPL section 160.50, cases that end in dismissal or acquittal are sealed automatically. No one needs to file anything for that to happen. The Clean Slate Act, which took effect November 16, 2024, seals eligible misdemeanor convictions after 3 years and felony convictions after 8 years from sentence completion. Sex offenses and Class A felonies are not eligible for Clean Slate sealing. For other convictions, CPL section 160.59 lets a person apply to seal up to two criminal convictions if at least 10 years have passed since the last sentence ended.
The DOCCS Inmate Lookup tool lets you search for people in state prison. If someone was arrested in Broome County and later sent to a state facility, this is where you check. Search by last name or Department Identification Number.
Note: The Sex Offender Registry is free to search by name, county, or ZIP code for Level 2 and Level 3 offenders.
Broome County Jail and Inmate Data
The Broome County Correctional Facility is at 155 Lt. VanWinkle Drive, Binghamton, NY 13905. Call 607-778-1911 for inmate information. The jail has 433 beds and holds people waiting for trial and those serving sentences under one year. You can find out if someone is in custody, what they were charged with, and what bail is set at by calling the facility directly.
Visiting hours follow a set schedule. You need a photo ID to visit. Mail sent to inmates must include the full name and booking number. The Sheriff's Office runs the facility and handles all record requests for people held there. If someone has been moved to state prison, use the DOCCS lookup instead. People arrested within the last 72 hours may still be in police custody and not yet in the jail system.
How FOIL Works in Broome County
Freedom of Information Law gives the public a right to see government records in New York. In Broome County, you can file a FOIL request with the Sheriff's Office, the County Clerk, or the District Attorney. Each office has its own Records Access Officer. Put your request in writing. Be specific about what you need. Give names, dates, and case numbers if you have them.
The agency has five business days to respond. They can hand over the records, deny the request with a written reason, or say they need more time. Denials can be appealed to the head of the agency. Fees are $0.25 per page for copies. Some records are exempt from FOIL. Ongoing investigations, sealed cases, and records that would cause an unwarranted invasion of privacy are common reasons for denial. The NY Attorney General's office has details on sealing eligibility and how to file.
The Broome County Sheriff's Office website above is where residents can find contact details for the Records Division and start a FOIL request for arrest records.
Nearby Counties
If you need arrest records from areas next to Broome County, these neighboring counties each have their own Sheriff's Office and court system:
Cities in Broome County
The Town of Union in Broome County has its own page with local arrest record details: