Orleans County Arrest Records
Orleans County arrest records are held by the Sheriff's Office, the County Clerk, and the District Attorney in Albion. The county is small and rural, with just under 43,000 residents spread across 396 square miles in western New York. That means the Sheriff's Office runs most law enforcement outside of village police departments. If you need to pull arrest data, check case status, or file a FOIL request, each office has its own process. This page breaks down where to go and what to bring when you need Orleans County arrest records.
Orleans County Overview
Orleans County Sheriff's Office Records
The Orleans County Sheriff's Office is at 13925 State Route 31, Albion, NY 14411. The phone number is (585) 590-4142. Fax is (585) 590-4178. You can email the office at sheriff@orleanscountyny.gov. The Sheriff's Office has 103 employees, with 76 full-time and 27 part-time staff, and serves as the main law enforcement agency for the county.
Arrest records from the Sheriff's Office are available through FOIL. Put your request in writing. Include the name of the person, the date of the arrest if you have it, and any case or incident numbers. The office has five business days to respond under the Freedom of Information Law. Copy fees are $0.25 per page. If your request is denied, the agency must explain in writing, and you can file an appeal.
The Sheriff also runs the Orleans County Jail at the Public Safety Building in Albion. Call (585) 590-4142 for inmate information. Staff can tell you if someone is being held, what charges they face, and what bail has been set.
Orleans County Court Records
The Orleans County Clerk's Office is at 26 South Main Street, Albion, NY 14411. Phone is (585) 589-5454. The Clerk keeps court records from County Court and Supreme Court proceedings, which include felony arrest cases that resulted in indictment or plea. Walk-in requests are accepted during business hours. Bring a photo ID.
Orleans County falls in the 8th Judicial District. The Office of Court Administration runs a statewide Criminal History Record Search for $95 per name. It is name-based. You need an exact match on name and date of birth. Even a small difference can cause a miss. Sealed records will not show up. Results for names with hits come back in one to two business days.
Check WebCrims for pending criminal cases with future court dates in Orleans County. Guest access is free. You need at least three letters of the last name and two of the first. This tool does not show closed or sealed cases.
Note: Certificates of disposition from Orleans County Court cost $5.00 per certified copy.
Orleans County District Attorney
The Orleans County District Attorney's Office is at 13925 State Route 31, Albion, NY 14411. Phone is (585) 589-5544. The DA reviews all arrests in the county and decides whether to file charges. If you want to know what happened after an arrest, the DA's office can point you to the right records.
The office also provides victim services. If you were the victim of a crime in Orleans County, the DA's staff can help with referrals and walk you through the court process. Diversion programs may be available for certain defendants.
State Resources for Orleans County
The Division of Criminal Justice Services is the only source for official state criminal history records. DCJS keeps fingerprint-based records. You cannot get your own rap sheet without submitting fingerprints at an authorized IdentoGO location. The fee is between $50 and $65. Results come by mail in 7 to 10 business days.
Official DCJS records cannot be obtained through FOIL. Third-party background check sites do not have access to this database. Under CPL section 160.50, dismissed cases are sealed automatically. The Clean Slate Act, effective 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.
The DOCCS Inmate Lookup shows people currently in state prison. If someone arrested in Orleans County was later sent to a state facility, search here by last name or Department Identification Number.
FOIL Requests in Orleans County
Freedom of Information Law gives anyone the right to request government records. In Orleans County, you can file a FOIL request with the Sheriff's Office, the County Clerk, or the DA. Each has its own Records Access Officer. Put the request in writing and be specific about what you want.
The agency has five business days to respond. They can provide the records, deny the request with a written explanation, or say they need more time. Common reasons for denial include ongoing investigations, sealed cases, and privacy concerns under Public Officers Law section 89. Fees are $0.25 per page for copies.
Sealing Arrest Records in Orleans County
Arrests that end in dismissal, acquittal, or a non-criminal outcome are sealed automatically under CPL section 160.50. No application is needed. Cannabis convictions covered by the Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act are also wiped out.
For other convictions, CPL section 160.59 lets you apply to seal up to two criminal convictions after 10 years from your last sentence completion. Only one can be a felony. Sex offenses, violent felonies, and Class A felonies do not qualify. File the motion with the court where the conviction happened. The NY Attorney General's office has details on who qualifies.
Note: The Sex Offender Registry is free to search by name, county, or ZIP code for Level 2 and Level 3 offenders.
The DCJS Record Review page above outlines how Orleans County residents can check their own criminal history through the state system.
Nearby Counties
If you need arrest records from areas next to Orleans County, each of these has its own Sheriff's Office and court system:
Cities in Orleans County
Orleans County does not have any cities that meet the population threshold for a dedicated page. For local arrest records, contact the Sheriff's Office or County Clerk in Albion.