Search Orange County Arrest Records

Orange County arrest records can be found through the Sheriff's Office in Goshen and the county court system. Whether you need to pull up an arrest report, check on a criminal case, or find booking details, Orange County has several places to search. The Sheriff handles law enforcement for areas outside city and village police zones. Courts keep files on all criminal cases that move through the system. You can also use state-level tools to search for records tied to cases in Orange County, including the OCA criminal history search and the DOCCS inmate lookup.

Orange County Sheriff's Office

The Orange County Sheriff's Office is at 110 Wells Farm Road in Goshen, NY 10924. The main phone line is (845) 291-4033. The corrections division can be reached at (845) 291-4166. The civil unit number is (845) 291-7908. The Sheriff patrols unincorporated areas and assists local police departments across Orange County.

Arrest records held by the Sheriff can be obtained through a FOIL request. Write to the Records Access Officer at the Sheriff's Office. Your request should include the name of the person, date of the arrest, and any report numbers. The Sheriff must respond within five business days under the Freedom of Information Law. Standard copies run $0.25 per page. You can mail your FOIL request or hand it in at the front desk.

The Orange County jail is also at 110 Wells Farm Road. Call the corrections line at (845) 291-4166 to check on someone in custody. The jail holds people awaiting trial and those serving short sentences.

Orange County Criminal Court Records

Criminal cases in Orange County are handled by local justice courts, city courts, and Orange County Court. The county sits in the 9th Judicial District. Misdemeanors go through the lower courts. Felonies are heard in County Court or Supreme Court. Court records from criminal cases are public unless sealed by a judge under CPL 160.50 or a similar statute.

The OCA Criminal History Record Search is the main statewide tool for looking up court-based criminal records. It costs $95. The search needs an exact name and date of birth. It covers all 62 counties but only shows convictions and open cases. Sealed records do not appear. Results for cases with records take one to two business days to come back.

Orange County District Attorney

The DA's office sits at 255 Main Street in Goshen. Call (845) 291-2050. There is also a Newburgh satellite office at (845) 568-5050. The DA reviews all arrests and decides what charges to file. Once charges are filed, the case goes into the court system. The DA's office provides victim services and works with law enforcement throughout Orange County.

If you want to know if charges were brought after an arrest, the DA's office can point you in the right direction. They can tell you which court is handling the case. For records from the DA's office itself, submit a FOIL request in writing.

Orange County Clerk and Court Files

The County Clerk is at 255 Main Street in Goshen, NY 10924. The main number is (845) 291-2690. Hours are Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The Clerk holds court records, land records, and other official documents. For passport services, call (845) 291-2698.

Court records tied to criminal cases can be pulled from the Clerk's office. You may need to provide the case number or the defendant's name. Certified copies cost more than standard copies. If you are looking for a Certificate of Disposition, the Clerk or the court that handled the case can issue one. This is different from the OCA search, which does not provide certified documents.

Note: The County Clerk also acts as FOIL officer for certain county records not held by other departments.

Requesting Arrest Records in Orange County

You have a few options for getting arrest records. In person is the quickest if you know which office to visit. By mail works if you can't travel to Goshen or Newburgh. FOIL requests are the formal route and give you a legal right to a response within five business days.

When writing a FOIL request, be specific. Include the full name, date of arrest, and location. Add any report or docket numbers. The more detail you give, the faster the agency can find the record. If the agency denies your request, they must tell you why. You can appeal a denial. Standard copy fees apply at $0.25 per page. Some records may be partly redacted to protect personal privacy under New York law.

State Resources for Orange County Searches

The Division of Criminal Justice Services is the only source of official state criminal history records. You must submit fingerprints at an IdentoGO location. The fee is $50 to $65. Results arrive by mail in 7 to 10 days. This is the only way to get your own full rap sheet in New York.

The DOCCS Inmate Lookup covers state prisons. It is free to use. If someone from Orange County was sent to a state facility, they will appear here. The Sex Offender Registry lets you search by name or location. Both tools are available online at any time.

Orange County Government Portal

The Orange County government website provides access to department contacts, services, and information about county offices in Goshen.

Use the site to find phone numbers, office hours, and directions before visiting any county office in person.

Nearby Counties

Orange County sits in the Hudson Valley and shares borders with several counties. If you are not sure where an arrest was processed, it may help to check nearby jurisdictions too.

• Rockland County (east)
• Putnam County (southeast)
• Dutchess County (northeast)
• Sullivan County (northwest)
• Ulster County (north)