Genesee County Arrest Records Search
Genesee County arrest records are held by the Sheriff's Office in Batavia and the County Clerk at the courthouse on West Main Street. With around 60,370 residents and 49 officers on the Sheriff's force, the county handles a steady volume of arrests, bookings, and court cases each year. If you need a copy of a booking report, want to look up a criminal case, or need to check whether someone is in custody at the Genesee County Jail, this page covers the steps and offices involved. Each agency has its own process for records requests, and FOIL is the main tool for getting public records in Genesee County.
Genesee County Overview
Genesee County Sheriff's Office Records
The Genesee County Sheriff's Office is at 165 Park Road, Batavia, NY 14020. Phone is 585-345-3000 and the Records Division can be reached at extension 3504. Sheriff William A. Sheron, Jr. leads the office, with Undersheriff Bradley D. Mazur. The office has 49 officers serving the county's population of about 60,370.
Arrest records from the Genesee County Sheriff are available through FOIL requests. Freedom of Information Law is set out in Article 6 of the Public Officers Law, sections 84 through 90. Put your request in writing and direct it to the Records Access Officer. Give the full name, arrest date, and any case numbers you have. The office must respond within five business days. They can grant access, deny with a reason, or ask for more time.
Fingerprinting and pistol permit services are offered at the Sheriff's Office. For emergencies, call 911. The Sheriff handles patrol, criminal investigations, civil process, and court security across all of Genesee County.
Note: Copy fees are $0.25 per page under Public Officers Law section 87.
Genesee County Court Records
The Genesee County Clerk is at 1 West Main Street, Batavia, NY 14020. Phone is 585-815-7802. Hours are Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The Clerk's Office holds court records from Supreme Court and County Court, land records, and business registrations. Criminal case files from felony prosecutions in Genesee County are stored here. You can visit in person to search records or submit a written request by mail.
Genesee County Court is at the same address, 1 West Main Street in Batavia. Phone is 585-815-7815. The court is in the 8th Judicial District. It handles felony cases and serious criminal matters. Court records are public unless sealed by a judge. Cases that ended in dismissal or acquittal are sealed automatically under CPL section 160.50.
The Office of Court Administration offers a Criminal History Record Search for $95 per name. It is a name-based search. You need an exact match. Sealed records will not show up, and results take one to two business days. For pending cases, check WebCrims for free. Only cases with future court dates appear.
Genesee County District Attorney
The District Attorney's Office is at 1 West Main Street, Batavia, NY 14020. Phone is 585-344-2550, extension 2495. Email is Districtattorney@co.genesee.ny.us. The DA prosecutes criminal cases across Genesee County and reviews all arrests to decide on charges. The office investigates crimes against older adults and works with social workers on certain cases.
Victim services are part of the DA's work. If you were the victim of a crime, the office can help with referrals and with understanding the court process. Treatment courts and community outreach programs are also run through this office. FOIL requests for records held by the DA go to their Records Access Officer.
Genesee County Jail Information
The Genesee County Jail mailing address is P.O. Box 151, Batavia, NY 14021. Phone is 585-343-0838. Jail Superintendent Bill Zipfel runs the facility. The jail holds people who are awaiting trial and those serving sentences of less than one year. Call the jail to ask about someone in custody, their charges, or bail status.
Visitation is available. Contact the facility for current hours and rules. Mail to inmates must include the full name. If someone arrested in Genesee County was later sent to state prison, use the DOCCS Inmate Lookup to find them. The Sex Offender Registry is also free to search for Level 2 and Level 3 offenders in the area.
State Resources for Genesee County
The New York Division of Criminal Justice Services keeps the official state criminal history. It is fingerprint-based. To check your own record, go to an IdentoGO location and submit prints. The fee is $50 to $65. Results arrive by mail in 7 to 10 business days. You cannot get another person's DCJS record. Third-party background check sites do not access the official state database.
The Clean Slate Act, which took effect November 16, 2024, seals eligible misdemeanor convictions after 3 years and felony convictions after 8 years from the end of the sentence. Sex offenses and Class A felonies are excluded from this. Under CPL section 160.59, you may also apply to seal up to two criminal convictions if at least 10 years have passed. The NY Attorney General's office explains the process and who qualifies.
FOIL Process in Genesee County
You can file FOIL requests with the Sheriff, the County Clerk, or the District Attorney in Genesee County. Each has its own Records Access Officer. Be specific. Include names, dates, and case numbers when you write your request.
The agency must respond in five business days. They can provide records, deny the request with a reason, or say they need more time. Fees are $0.25 per page. Some records are exempt, like ongoing investigations, sealed cases, and materials that would invade someone's privacy. Under Public Officers Law section 89, every denial must come with a written explanation. Appeals must be filed within 30 days of the denial.
The Genesee County website above provides information on county departments including the Sheriff's Office and how to request arrest records.
Nearby Counties
If you need arrest records from areas next to Genesee County, these neighboring counties each have their own agencies: