Monroe County Busted Mugshots
Monroe County busted mugshots and arrest records are held by the Monroe County Sheriff's Office, one of the largest law enforcement agencies in western New York. Sheriff Todd K. Baxter leads the department from 130 South Plymouth Avenue, Rochester, NY 14614. The office runs a 1,217-bed jail, a police bureau, a civil bureau, and a court bureau with 110 deputies. Monroe County also has a community services division that has been active since 1947. This page covers every source for Monroe County arrest records and explains how to access them.
Monroe County Arrest Records at a Glance
Monroe County Sheriff Busted Mugshots
The Monroe County Sheriff's Office is a major operation. The Police Bureau handles patrol, investigations, and proactive policing across the county. Deputies respond to calls in the towns and villages outside Rochester city limits. The Rochester Police Department covers the city itself. Both agencies generate arrest records, but the sheriff's office handles the county jail where most bookings occur.
The Court Bureau deploys 110 deputies to provide security at courthouses throughout Monroe County. These deputies handle prisoner transport and courtroom safety. They do not typically make arrests themselves, but they may do so when incidents occur at court facilities. Records from court-related arrests go through the same booking process at the county jail.
Community Services has been part of the sheriff's office since 1947. This division focuses on outreach, education, and crime prevention. It does not hold arrest records but coordinates with other divisions on public safety initiatives. The Civil Bureau handles court orders, evictions, and property seizures. It is accredited, which means it meets national standards for law enforcement operations.
Below is the Monroe County Sheriff's Office website.
Monroe County Sheriff's Office
The site provides department information, contact details, and links to inmate services.
Monroe County Jail Records
The Monroe County Jail at 130 South Plymouth Avenue has 1,217 beds. It is one of the largest county jails in New York State. The Jail Bureau processes bookings around the clock. When someone is arrested anywhere in Monroe County (outside Rochester city), they are brought here. Rochester arrests also come through for bookings when the person faces county-level charges.
Every booking generates a record. Staff take a mugshot, log charges, and record personal information. The booking number assigned during intake is the key identifier for that arrest. You can call the jail at 585-753-4178 to ask whether someone is in custody. Give the full name and date of birth. Staff will confirm or deny current custody status and can share basic booking details.
For written records or copies of mugshots, you file a FOIL request. The jail does not post an online inmate roster, so phone calls and written requests are the main options for checking on someone. Third-party sites may list some Monroe County inmates, but these are not official sources and may not be up to date.
Here is the Monroe County Sheriff's page on the county government website.
This page links to department divisions, contact information, and public safety resources.
Request Monroe County Busted Mugshots
Under New York's Freedom of Information Law, you can request arrest records from the Monroe County Sheriff's Office. Write to the Records Access Officer at 130 South Plymouth Avenue, Rochester, NY 14614. State the records you want clearly. Include names, dates, and case or booking numbers if you have them.
The office must respond within five business days. Extensions of up to 20 additional business days are allowed. Copies cost $0.25 per page. Digital copies may be free if records exist in electronic form. Include your contact info so the officer can follow up with cost estimates or questions about your request.
Sealed records under CPL §160.50 are not available for release. Cases ending in dismissal, acquittal, or other favorable outcomes are sealed by law. The same applies to youthful offender records under CPL §720.35. If your request is denied, you can appeal to the sheriff. A second appeal goes to the Committee on Open Government.
Keep in mind that Monroe County processes a high volume of arrests. Specific details in your request help staff locate records faster. If you have a case number from WebCrims or a booking number from a prior contact, include it.
State Databases for Monroe County Arrest Records
The DOCCS Incarcerated Individual Lookup covers state prison inmates. Anyone sentenced to more than one year in Monroe County transfers from the county jail to DOCCS custody. Search by name or DIN number for free. Correction Law §9 allows DOCCS to purge records of certain non-violent offenders three years after sentence completion.
Track pending cases through the WebCrims system. It covers Monroe County courts and shows charges, court dates, and case status. No mugshots appear, but case numbers from WebCrims make records requests easier and more specific.
The New York Sex Offender Registry lists Monroe County registrants by name, county, or zip code. Results include photos, conviction data, and registered addresses. To check your own criminal history, use the DCJS Record Review for $95 with fingerprint submission.
Monroe County Court Arrest Data
Monroe County is in the 7th Judicial District. The County Court handles felony prosecutions. Rochester City Court processes misdemeanor and violation cases that originate within the city. Town courts across the county handle cases from their jurisdictions. Each court keeps its own records.
Court records contain different data than jail records. The court file has the accusatory instrument, motions, plea agreements, trial records, and sentencing orders. The jail has the mugshot, booking information, and custody history. You may need both for a complete picture. The Monroe County Court clerk in Rochester handles felony case records.
Monroe County is also home to the Appellate Division, Fourth Department. Appeals from criminal cases in this part of New York go through this court. Appellate decisions are public and often describe the original arrest and trial in detail. These can be a useful source of information for older or high-profile cases.
Cities in Monroe County
Monroe County has three cities and towns with arrest record pages on this site. Rochester is the county seat and largest city. Greece and Irondequoit are large suburban towns with significant populations. Local police handle many arrests, but county-level records funnel through the sheriff's office.