Sullivan County Arrest Records
Sullivan County arrest records are maintained by the Sheriff's Office and several other agencies across the county. Located in the Catskills region of New York, Sullivan County processes arrest records through its Sheriff's Patrol Division, County Clerk, and District Attorney's Office. If you need to look up a booking, check on a case, or file a records request, this page walks through each option and what to expect at every step.
Sullivan County Overview
Sullivan County Sheriff's Office Records
The Sullivan County Sheriff's Office is at 58 Old Route 17, Monticello, NY 12701. The jail phone number is (845) 794-7102. Sheriff Michael A. Schiff heads the office, which handles arrest records, incident reports, and booking data for areas under the Sheriff's patrol. The office mission is to provide professional, high quality service in public safety, criminal and civil law enforcement, and correctional services.
The Sheriff's Office conducted a comprehensive review of patrol deployments, strategies, policies, and practices in line with Governor's Executive Order #203. Records requests go through the Patrol Division. To get arrest records, you submit a FOIL request in writing. Give the name of the person, the date of the arrest if you know it, and any case numbers. The office must respond within five business days.
Accident reports from the Sheriff's Office are available in person free of charge at the Patrol Division. You can also order them online through the LexisNexis Police Reports system. The office handles both criminal law enforcement and civil process service.
Copy fees are $0.25 per page under Public Officers Law section 87.
Court Records in Sullivan County
The Sullivan County Clerk is Daniel L. Briggs. The office is at 100 North Street, PO Box 5012, Monticello, NY 12701-5012. Call (845) 807-0411. Fax is (845) 807-0434. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. The Clerk keeps court records from Supreme Court and County Court cases, including felony arrest records that went to trial or plea.
Copy fees for the Clerk's office are $1.25 per page for non-in-person requests, $0.50 per page for in-office copies, $5.20 for certified copies, and a $20 search fee applies for records not yet scanned into the system. Requests can be made online, by mail, in person, by phone (informational only), or by email with credit card payment. The office also maintains land records from 1970 to present, available online at the county website.
The Sullivan County Court is at the Sullivan County Courthouse, 414 Broadway, Monticello, NY 12701. Phone for the Surrogate's Court is (845) 807-0690. The court handles felony criminal cases and major civil matters. Certificates of disposition can be obtained by contacting the County Clerk with case details.
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. Sealed records will not show. You can also check WebCrims for pending criminal cases with future court dates in Sullivan County. Guest access is free.
Sullivan County District Attorney
The Sullivan County District Attorney's Office is at the Sullivan County Government Center, 100 North Street, Monticello, NY 12701. Phone is (845) 807-0500. The DA prosecutes criminal offenses in the county and works with the Sheriff's Office, State Police, and local police departments.
Victim services are available to assist those affected by crime. The office handles all felony prosecutions and select misdemeanor cases. Case information can typically be obtained through the court system or by contacting the DA's Office during business hours. If you need to know case status after an arrest, the DA's office or the court clerk are your best options.
State Resources for Sullivan County Records
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 cannot get your own rap sheet without submitting fingerprints through an authorized IdentoGO location. The fee runs 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 the official 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 for sealing.
The DOCCS Inmate Lookup tool lets you search for people in state prison. If someone was arrested in Sullivan County and later sent to a state facility, this is where to check. The Sex Offender Registry is free to search by name, county, or ZIP code.
How FOIL Works in Sullivan County
Freedom of Information Law gives the public a right to see government records. In Sullivan 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 the records you want.
The agency has five business days to respond. They can give you the records, deny the request with a reason, or say they need more time. Denials can be appealed within 30 days. Fees are typically $0.25 per page for copies. Records exempt from FOIL include ongoing investigations, sealed cases, and materials that would cause an unwarranted invasion of privacy. Under Public Officers Law section 89, the agency must explain any denial in writing.
Sullivan County Jail and Inmate Data
The Sullivan County Jail is at 58 Old Route 17, Monticello, NY 12701. Call (845) 794-7102 for inmate information. The jail houses both male and female inmates awaiting trial and those serving sentences of one year or less. The facility is run by the Sheriff's Office Corrections Division.
The jail provides medical care, mental health services, and educational programming for inmates. Visiting is scheduled by appointment and requires valid photo identification. All mail must be properly addressed with the inmate's full name. The facility is accredited and meets standards established by the New York State Commission of Correction. If someone has been moved to state prison, use the DOCCS lookup instead.
People arrested within the last 72 hours may still be in local police custody and not yet booked into the jail system.
Sealing and Expungement in Sullivan County
Under CPL section 160.50, arrests that end in dismissal, acquittal, or a non-criminal outcome are sealed automatically. No application is needed. For 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 who qualifies and how to file.
The screenshot above shows the LexisNexis police reports portal used for obtaining Sullivan County accident reports online.
Nearby Counties
If you need records from areas next to Sullivan County, these neighboring counties each have their own Sheriff's Office and court system: