Schoharie County Arrest Records
Schoharie County arrest records can be obtained through the Sheriff's Office and the County Clerk in the village of Schoharie. This is a small, rural county in central New York, so most record requests go through just a handful of offices. If you need to look up an arrest, check on a case, or find out if someone is in custody at the Schoharie County Jail, you have options. The county falls within the 3rd Judicial District and state-level resources from the Division of Criminal Justice Services are available too. This page covers the key offices, how to file requests, and what to expect when searching for arrest records in Schoharie County.
Schoharie County Overview
Schoharie County Sheriff's Office Records
The Schoharie County Sheriff's Office is at 157 Depot Lane, Schoharie, NY 12157. The phone number is 518-295-8114. This office handles arrest records, incident reports, and booking data for areas the Sheriff patrols. To get records, you submit a FOIL request to the Records Access Officer in writing.
FOIL is set out in Article 6 of the Public Officers Law, sections 84 through 90. Include the name of the person, the arrest date if you know it, and any case numbers. The office must respond within five business days. Copy fees are $0.25 per page under Public Officers Law section 87. Denials must be explained in writing, and you can appeal within 30 days.
The Sheriff's Office also runs the Schoharie County Jail at the same address. For jail or inmate info, call 518-295-8375. They can tell you if a person is in custody and what charges are on file. The jail holds people waiting for trial and those serving sentences under one year.
Note: People arrested within the last 72 hours may still be in local police custody and not yet in the jail system.
Court Records in Schoharie County
The Schoharie County Clerk keeps court records at 290 Main Street, Schoharie, NY 12157. Call 518-295-8315. Hours are Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The Clerk's office holds files from Supreme Court and County Court cases. That includes felony arrest records that went to trial or resulted in a plea deal. You can visit in person or send a written request. Bring a valid photo ID if you go in person.
The Schoharie County Court is at 290 Main Street as well. Phone is 518-295-8310. The county is part of the 3rd Judicial District. The Office of Court Administration runs a statewide Criminal History Record Search for $95 per name. It needs an exact match on name and date of birth. Even small differences can cause a miss. Results come back in one to two business days for names with hits.
Check WebCrims for pending criminal cases with future court dates in Schoharie County. Guest access is free. You need at least three letters of the last name and two of the first name. Only active cases show up here.
Schoharie County District Attorney
The District Attorney's Office is at 290 Main Street, Schoharie, NY 12157. Phone is 518-295-8383. The DA reviews all arrests in the county and decides what charges to file. If you need case status or want to know what happened after an arrest, the DA's office can help point you to the right records.
Victim services are available through this office. If you were a victim of a crime in Schoharie County, staff can help with the court process and provide referrals to support services.
State Resources for Schoharie County
The New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services is the only source of official state criminal history records. DCJS keeps fingerprint-based records. You can not get your own rap sheet without submitting fingerprints at an IdentoGO location. The fee runs between $50 and $65. Results come by mail in 7 to 10 business days.
Official DCJS records can not be obtained through FOIL. Third-party sites do not have access to the state 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 lets you search for people in state prison. If someone arrested in Schoharie County was later sent to a state facility, this is where to check.
Note: The Sex Offender Registry is free to search by name, county, or ZIP code for Level 2 and Level 3 offenders.
Sealing Arrest Records in Schoharie County
Under CPL section 160.50, arrests that end in dismissal or acquittal are sealed automatically. No application is needed. The Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act also wiped out certain cannabis convictions.
CPL section 160.59 lets you apply to seal up to two criminal convictions if at least 10 years have passed since your last sentence ended. You can have no more than one felony. Sex offenses, violent felonies, and Class A felonies are not eligible. The application goes to the court where the conviction happened. The NY Attorney General's office has more details on eligibility and the filing process.
The Schoharie County Sheriff's website above is one starting point for residents looking to request arrest records or get information about people held at the county jail.
Nearby Counties
If you need records from areas next to Schoharie County, these neighboring counties each have their own Sheriff's Office and court system:
State Arrest Record Search Tools
The Division of Criminal Justice Services keeps the official state rap sheet for every person with a criminal history in New York. You need to submit fingerprints through an IdentoGO location to get your own record. The fee is $50 to $65. Results come by mail in 7 to 10 business days. DCJS records cannot be obtained through FOIL.
The Criminal History Record Search from the Office of Court Administration costs $95 per search. It uses an exact match on name and date of birth. Results include open cases and convictions from all 62 counties but not sealed records. The search can be done online through Direct Access or by mail. For pending cases with future court dates, WebCrims is free and open to the public as a guest.
Under CPL Section 160.50, arrests that end in dismissal or acquittal are sealed automatically. The Clean Slate Act, effective November 2024, will seal eligible convictions over time. Misdemeanors seal after three years from sentencing. Felonies seal after eight years from completion of sentence. Sex offenses and Class A felonies are not eligible for sealing. Marijuana convictions under Penal Law Sections 221.05 through 221.40 are expunged under the Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act.