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Monroe County Jail & Arrest Lookup: Find Custody, Charges and the Court Outcome

Searching Monroe County arrest records is not a one-database task. The Sheriff’s Office publishes current jail roster, census, received and released information, while police reports stay with the law-enforcement agency that created them and criminal cases can be filed in County Court, Rochester City Court or a town or village court.

This guide puts the important rules on one page: what the jail census means, how recent bookings are found, why a person may disappear from the roster, where to request the arrest report, which court has the case, what copies cost, and what family members need for visits and inmate deposits.

Open live jail roster Open current census Fix a failed search
A jail record is not proof of guilt. Arrest and booking entries identify custody events and allegations. Charges can be amended, dismissed or resolved differently in court. Match the person using multiple identifiers before relying on a record.
Roster update

Daily Monday–Friday.

Jail information

585-753-4300

Jail address

130 Plymouth Ave. South, Rochester.

Visiting line

585-753-4000

Source review

August 14, 2026.

Fast answer

Start with the record that matches your question

1
Is the person in Monroe County Jail now?

Use the incarcerated individual roster or current census. The census is the more detailed document because it can display custody dates, booking details, bail, bond, court, court date, arresting agency and charge information.

2
Was the person admitted or released recently?

Use the Sheriff’s Received Report and Released Report. These are useful when the roster changed after a recent admission, release or transfer.

3
What happened after the arrest?

Identify the court shown in the jail record. A felony may move through Monroe County Court, while misdemeanors and violations may remain in Rochester City Court or a town or village court.

Best workflow: Find the jail entry → save the JID, booking date, arresting agency, court and charge → request the police report only if you need the incident narrative → use the correct court to verify what was filed and how the case ended.

Choose the problem you need to solve

The guide is organized by user action rather than as a directory of government links.

Official jail workflow

How to search Monroe County Jail records correctly

Open the current roster first Use the Monroe County Sheriff’s incarcerated individual roster when your main question is whether a person appears in county custody.
Search the surname carefully In a PDF viewer, use Find or Search and enter the legal last name. Search alternate surnames, hyphenated versions and aliases when appropriate.
Open the detailed census The census provides substantially more context than a simple name list and should be checked before making a jail, court or bond decision.
Match the JID and custody date The JID is the jail identification number. Compare it with the person’s name and custody date so two people with similar names are not mixed together.
Read every charge row A single person may have several lines because multiple charges, warrants, court dates or arresting agencies can be connected with one custody period.
Identify the arresting agency This determines where to request the underlying police or arrest report. The Sheriff’s Office does not automatically maintain reports created by Rochester Police or another local department.
Identify the court Save the court designation, judge and next court date. Court information is the bridge between the jail record and the later criminal case.
Check Received or Released when the roster changed If the person appeared earlier but does not appear now—or was arrested recently—review the admission and release reports before assuming there is no record.
Search current roster Open detailed census
Census decoder

What Monroe County inmate census fields actually mean

The official census is dense and uses abbreviations. It is more useful when treated as a custody-and-court worksheet rather than as a simple jail roster.

Monroe County census field guide
Field What it tells you How to use it
Name Name associated with the county jail record. Never rely on this field by itself; pair it with JID and custody information.
JID Jail identification number assigned to the incarcerated individual. Save it before contacting the jail or scheduling a visit.
Sex / Race Demographic descriptors recorded in the jail system. Secondary identity clues only; do not use them as the sole match.
Custody date/time When the current custody period was recorded. Compare it with the known arrest timeline.
Classification The jail’s custody status classification, such as sentenced or unsentenced. Do not confuse classification with the final legal disposition of every charge.
Book date/time When the particular booking entry was created. Useful for separating multiple custody events.
Bail Cash bail information associated with the listed matter when applicable. Check all rows before assuming one amount will result in release.
Bond Bond information recorded for the listed case or charge. Confirm current status before arranging payment.
Court The court connected with that charge or case. This tells you where to look for later case records.
Expected release An expected release field when applicable. Treat it as subject to change and verify with the jail.
Judge The judicial officer associated with the listed court matter. Useful for confirming the correct docket.
Court date The listed upcoming or associated court appearance. Recheck with the court because schedules can change.
ARR AGY Arresting agency abbreviation. Use this to identify which police agency may hold the arrest report.
ARR TYP Type of arrest or custody entry, such as warrant or commitment. Helps explain why the person entered custody.
CHG Charge or statutory code information. Compare the code with the court’s later charging document.
Charge description Plain-language description associated with the booked charge. Treat it as an allegation until the court record confirms the outcome.
One person can have multiple court rows. Do not read only the first charge. Separate every charge, warrant, bail amount and court date before deciding whether a person is eligible for release.
Recent booking tracker

Roster vs Census vs Received vs Released: which one should you use?

Roster

Best for a quick name check of people presently listed in county custody.

Census

Best for detailed custody, charge, court, bail, judge and arresting-agency information.

Received Report

Best when an arrest or jail admission happened recently and you want to confirm new intake activity.

Released Report

Best when the person disappeared from the current roster and you need to check whether release occurred.

Update schedule matters: The Sheriff states that the roster and census are updated daily Monday through Friday. A weekend or very recent arrest may not appear as quickly as a live transactional jail system would.
Check recent received report Check recent released report
Troubleshooting

No Monroe County arrest or jail record found? Follow this sequence

The arrest happened only a few hours ago Intake, identity verification, medical screening and jail data entry may still be underway.
The arrest occurred on a weekend The Sheriff’s published roster and census update schedule is Monday through Friday, so call the jail when immediate confirmation is necessary.
The name was entered differently Search only the surname, then test a maiden name, former surname, hyphenated spelling, suffix or alternate first name.
The person was released Check the Released Report instead of repeatedly searching only the current roster.
The person entered state custody A sentenced or transferred person may later appear in the New York State DOCCS inmate system instead of the county roster.
The person entered federal custody Use the Federal Bureau of Prisons locator when federal authorities took custody.
The arresting agency was local police The detailed police report may be with Rochester Police or another municipal police department even if the person was later housed by Monroe County.
No County Clerk felony result exists That does not prove there was no arrest. The case may be pending, dismissed, sealed, handled by Rochester City Court, or handled by a town or village court.
Useful jail-information call script “I am trying to confirm the custody status of [full legal name], date of birth [date]. The arrest may have occurred on [date] through [agency]. I have [JID, booking information or court information if known]. Can you tell me whether the person is currently housed in Monroe County Jail or whether they were released or transferred?”
Call jail information: 585-753-4300
Same-name safeguard

Verify the person before treating the record as a match

Full legal name matches
JID is consistent across jail records
Custody date matches the known event
Booking date is plausible
Arresting agency matches the location
Court information matches the known case
Do not publish from a name match. A common surname plus a similar age is not enough. Use a JID, date of birth where legally available, booking date, case number or another independent government identifier.
Facility facts

Monroe County Jail and Andrew P. Meloni STAR Academy

The Sheriff’s Jail Bureau operates a 1,217-bed holding facility for pretrial and sentenced incarcerated individuals and also provides jail programming and re-entry services.

Monroe County Jail
130 Plymouth Avenue South
Rochester, NY 14614

Administration / inmate information: 585-753-4300

Visiting: 585-753-4000

Fax: 585-753-4051

Andrew P. Meloni: STAR Academy
750 East Henrietta Road
Rochester, NY 14623

This facility is also included in Monroe County’s social-visitation rules.

Pretrial custody

Some people remain incarcerated while a criminal case is pending and may have multiple court matters or holds.

Sentenced custody

The census may identify the person as sentenced. A sentenced person can later transfer to another correctional authority.

Programs and re-entry

The Jail Bureau offers rehabilitation, educational, treatment, religious and re-entry programming for eligible incarcerated individuals.

Social visitation

Monroe County Jail visit schedule, ID and visitor rules

Visit frequency

Two one-hour visits each week.

Advance scheduling

One week before the visit.

Arrival

At least 30 minutes early.

Maximum visitors

Two plus two lap children under five.

Visit phone

585-753-4000.

Published Monroe County Jail visit times

Morning sessions

8:15 a.m.
9:15 a.m.
10:15 a.m.
11:15 a.m.

Afternoon sessions

1:15 p.m.
2:15 p.m.

Visit days

Monday through Friday under the Sheriff’s published schedule.

How advance scheduling works

Find the incarcerated individual’s JID The online visitation request asks for inmate last name, first name, inmate ID and date of birth.
Request the visit exactly one week ahead Monday appointments are scheduled on the prior Monday, Tuesday appointments on the prior Tuesday, and so on.
Call during scheduling hours or submit online The current Sheriff’s information page lists telephone scheduling Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m.–12:15 p.m. and 1:30–3:00 p.m., or until appointments are filled.
Name every adult visitor The online form requires adult visitors to be identified in advance.
Arrive at least 30 minutes early Late arrival can result in cancellation.
Store prohibited items in the provided lockers Visitors are subject to facility screening before entry.

Visitor identification

  • Adults must show valid government-issued photo identification.
  • The Sheriff’s examples include a New York driver’s license, Non-Driver ID or Benefit Card.
  • Visitors under 18 must present a birth certificate with a raised seal.
  • Minors ages 16 and 17 must also present a valid New York ID or school-issued photo ID.
  • If the accompanying adult or incarcerated individual is not listed on the minor’s birth certificate, the minor must present a notarized parental-permission letter from a parent shown on the certificate.

Clothing and items restricted by the Sheriff’s published rules

Only one layer of clothing
No hoodies or jackets
No hats or head wraps except as approved
No belts, scarves or watches
No ripped jeans
No revealing, strapless or spaghetti-strap tops
No gum, candy, food or liquids
No jewelry except wedding rings
No hair pins or metal hair beads
All other items must satisfy staff screening rules
Contraband warning: The Sheriff states that a visitor attempting to introduce contraband can be restricted from visiting for one year and may face criminal charges.
Submit the official visit request Call visitation
Remote visitation

Monroe County Jail video visitation rules

Registration

Visitors register through Securus and must be approved by security staff.

Minimum scheduling age

The person scheduling a video visit must be at least 18.

General population allowance

The Sheriff’s FAQ states that general population incarcerated individuals are permitted two 30-minute video visits per week.

Identification accepted for video registration

  • Non-expired driver’s license.
  • Learner’s permit.
  • Non-driver government ID.
  • Passport.

Who cannot participate

A co-defendant who is a party in the incarcerated individual’s criminal case
A witness who is a party in the incarcerated individual’s criminal case
A person with a valid order of protection against the incarcerated individual
A person attempting to use another visitor’s account or identity

Conduct that can terminate a video visit

  • Use of a device or camera to record the session.
  • Displaying gang signs.
  • Participating while driving.
  • Inappropriate or revealing clothing.
  • Nudity, lewd conduct or sexual activity.
  • Appearing intoxicated or using drugs or alcohol.
  • Displaying weapons.
  • Threatening behavior toward law enforcement.
  • The person who scheduled the visit leaving the session.
Monitoring: Monroe County states that video visitation is subject to monitoring and recording and that rule violations may result in suspension or revocation of video-visitation privileges.
Inmate account

How to send money to someone in Monroe County Jail

Monroe County uses Access Corrections for deposits. Verify the incarcerated individual’s identity and JID before sending money.

Online or mobile app

Access Corrections accepts Visa and Mastercard credit or debit cards through its website and mobile app.

Telephone

Bilingual agents are available 24/7 at 1-866-345-1884. The IVR system is also available.

Lobby kiosk

Kiosks are located in the jail visits lobby and jail property lobby and accept cash or Visa/Mastercard credit or debit cards.

Confirm the exact incarcerated individual’s name
Confirm the JID before paying
Verify the person is still in Monroe County custody
Review provider fees before completing payment
Save the confirmation number
Do not use gift cards or cryptocurrency
Payment scam check: A legitimate jail account deposit does not require a stranger to receive money through a personal Cash App, cryptocurrency wallet or gift card.
Make the inmate-account deposit
Photographs and property

What happens to photographs mailed to Monroe County Jail?

Monroe County’s Jail Bureau states that photographs received through the normal incarcerated-individual mail system are photocopied. The photocopy is given to the incarcerated individual, while the original photograph is stored with that person’s property.

Ordinary mailed photo

The jail photocopies the photograph for delivery and stores the original with the incarcerated individual’s property.

Approved third-party photo vendors

The Sheriff currently identifies Free Prints, Walmart, Inmate Photos and Shutterfly as examples that may deliver photographs through the property-room process without the same photocopy requirement.

Inspection still applies: Third-party photographs are delivered to the property room, inspected by a property deputy and distributed by property-room staff.
Police and arrest reports

Request the arrest report from the agency that created it

Monroe County Central Police Services specifically instructs people seeking police records to contact the local police department associated with the jurisdiction in question. This prevents a common mistake: sending a Sheriff’s request for a Rochester Police report simply because the person later entered the Monroe County Jail.

Who likely holds the record?
Situation Likely custodian What to request
Monroe County Sheriff’s deputy made the arrest Monroe County Sheriff’s Office Incident report, arrest report, supporting releasable records or applicable video.
Rochester Police made the arrest City of Rochester / Rochester Police records process Police incident or arrest report using the Rochester records procedure.
Town or village police made the arrest That local police department Report by event date, location, subject name and report number when known.
Need jail custody information Monroe County Sheriff Jail Bureau Roster, census, admission, release or jail-record information.
Need the final felony court outcome Monroe County Supreme/County Court and County Clerk Case file or Criminal Certificate of Disposition.
Need city misdemeanor outcome Rochester City Court when that court handled the matter Criminal case record or disposition from the court.

Information that makes a police-record request easier to locate

Full legal name
Date of birth when relevant and permitted
Incident or arrest date
Approximate time
Street address or incident location
Arresting agency
Incident or report number
Specific documents requested
Copy-ready narrow record request
I request access to the releasable incident report, arrest report and related releasable supplemental reports concerning [full legal name] for the incident occurring on or about [date] at [location]. The known report or incident number is [number], if available. Please provide the records electronically where possible and advise me of any estimated charge before processing if the cost will exceed $[amount].
New York FOIL

How Monroe County FOIL requests work

New York’s Freedom of Information Law applies to state and local government agencies, but not to the judiciary. That distinction matters: administrative county or Sheriff records may be requested under FOIL, while court records are obtained from the court or County Clerk that maintains them.

Monroe County Records Access Officer
Communications Department
108 County Office Building
39 West Main Street
Rochester, NY 14614
County FOIL contact

Phone: 585-753-1080

Fax: 585-753-1068

What a FOIL request should contain

  • Describe an existing record rather than asking the agency to answer questions or create a new analysis.
  • Use a date or short date range.
  • Include a title, incident number, file designation or other known record identifier.
  • Identify the department likely to possess the record.
  • Describe the exact document types requested.
  • Ask for electronic copies when practical.
  • State a cost ceiling if you want approval before expensive reproduction begins.

The five-business-day response rule

County receives a reasonably described written request The request should provide enough detail for staff to locate the existing record.
Within five business days, one of three things should happen The agency makes the record available, denies access in writing, or acknowledges receipt and provides an approximate date for granting or denying access.
No response or acknowledgment may be treated as constructive denial That can trigger the appeal procedure.
A written denial should explain the reason and appeal right Monroe County states that the requester may appeal within 30 days of the denial.
Appeals officer has 10 business days The appeals officer must explain the continued denial in writing or provide access.

FOIL copy fees

Paper photocopies

Up to 25¢ per photocopy for records no larger than 9 × 14 inches, unless another fee is established by statute.

Other record formats

Fees may be based on the actual cost of reproducing the requested records.

FOIL does not guarantee every page will be released. New York law contains categories of records or portions of records that can be withheld. A releasable document may also contain redactions.
Submit Monroe County FOIL request
Court jurisdiction

Do not search only the Monroe County Clerk for every arrest

New York criminal cases can move through different courts. The jail census often gives you the fastest clue by listing the court connected with a charge.

Which court may hold the criminal case?
Case situation Likely court What that means for your search
Felony prosecution Monroe County Court County Court has authority to conduct felony trials. County Clerk records become especially relevant here.
Rochester misdemeanor or violation Rochester City Court Do not expect every such case to appear as a Monroe County Clerk felony criminal file.
Town or village misdemeanor Appropriate town or village court Contact or search the local court associated with the arrest location or jail court field.
Supreme Court matter New York State Supreme Court The Monroe County Clerk serves as Clerk of Supreme and County Courts for files maintained there.
Federal prosecution United States District Court Federal cases are not filed as Monroe County Clerk criminal proceedings.
Monroe County Supreme & County Court
Hall of Justice
99 Exchange Boulevard
5th Floor, Room 545
Rochester, NY 14614

Phone: 585-371-3758

Hours: Monday–Friday, 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

Rochester City Court – Criminal Division
150 South Plymouth Avenue
Rochester, NY 14614

Phone: 585-371-3413

Hours: Monday–Friday, 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

New York jurisdiction rule: County Courts, City Courts and Town/Village Courts share authority over misdemeanor trials and other lower-level offenses, while County Courts have authority to conduct felony trials outside New York City.
County Clerk limitation

What Monroe County Clerk criminal records include—and what they do not

The Monroe County Clerk states that its office is the source for criminal records filed by New York State Supreme and Monroe County Courts. It also states that only felony convictions are filed in the County Clerk’s Office.

County Clerk is useful when…
  • You need a filed felony criminal record.
  • You know the index number and year.
  • You need a copy from Supreme or County Court files.
  • You need a Criminal Certificate of Disposition.
County Clerk is not the only place when…
  • The case is in Rochester City Court.
  • The case is in a town or village court.
  • The matter is federal.
  • The arrest did not lead to a filed felony conviction there.
  • The record has been sealed.
Critical search rule: “No Monroe County Clerk felony record” is not the same as “no arrest record.” Always compare the jail court field and arresting agency before reaching a conclusion.
Copies and certified disposition

Monroe County Clerk record fees and ordering rules

Published Monroe County Clerk record charges
Service Published charge When to use it
Ordinary record copy $0.65 per page For standard copies of Clerk-maintained records.
Minimum copy charge $1.30 minimum Minimum published charge even when the page calculation is lower.
Certified copy up to four pages $5 When formal certified documentation is required.
Additional certified-copy pages $1.25 per additional page Applies after the first four pages.
Record search $5 for every two years searched May apply when staff must search because the identifying index information is not known.
Criminal Certificate of Disposition $5 copy fee Formal disposition proof prepared through the Clerk and court process.

Information to provide when ordering a court document

Index number
Type of record requested
Filing date
Names of the parties
Case caption when known
Case number rather than indictment number when the online order form requires it

Ways to request records

In person

Public computer terminals at the Clerk’s Office allow viewing of images and indexing at no cost.

By mail

Send a written request and the appropriate check payable to the Monroe County Clerk.

By fax or telephone

Fax requests may be sent to 585-753-1650 with a reachable telephone number. Telephone requests may be made at 585-753-1600 during business hours.

Monroe County Clerk
39 West Main Street, Room 101
Rochester, NY 14614

Hours: Monday–Friday, 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

Phone: 585-753-1600

Visitors enter through South Fitzhugh Street or Irving Place.

Criminal Certificate of Disposition

A Certificate of Disposition is the better document when you need formal proof of how a qualifying criminal case ended.

Gather as many case identifiers as possible Search the Clerk’s record index or use existing court paperwork before submitting the request.
Complete the Criminal Certificate of Disposition request Provide enough information for the Clerk to identify the correct criminal file.
Include identification when required If you are the defendant or the defendant’s attorney, appropriate identification is required.
Pay the $5 published copy fee A check may be made payable to the Monroe County Clerk’s Office.
The Clerk submits the request to Supreme and County Court The court prints, stamps and seals the requested Certificate of Disposition.
If there are no reportable charges The Clerk states that an official “No Results” page will be provided.
Certificate of Disposition mail destination
Attn: Customer Service Department
Monroe County Clerk’s Office
101 County Office Building
39 West Main Street
Rochester, NY 14614
Sealed records: The County Clerk states that only parties involved and/or their counsel may access sealed records unless a court order authorizes unsealing.
Online Clerk records in 2026

What changed with Monroe County’s online record images?

Monroe County continues to allow guest searching of its online records index, but the Clerk’s 2026 subscription policy distinguishes between searching the index and viewing full document images online.

Guest search

Guests can continue to search records and view document indexing.

Online document images

A paid subscription account is required to view complete document images within the online indexing.

Free in-office viewing

Public computer terminals in the County Clerk’s Office continue to provide full image and indexing access at no cost.

Cost-saving strategy: Use the guest index to identify the record and exact case information. If you only need to inspect an image and can visit the Clerk’s Office, public terminals provide full viewing without an online image subscription.
New York statewide search

When Monroe County records are not broad enough

The New York State Office of Court Administration provides a statewide Criminal History Record Search, commonly called CHRS.

Published fee

$95 per search.

Coverage

Public open/pending and conviction records.

Counties

All 62 New York counties.

Match method

Exact name + exact DOB.

Sealed records

Not disclosed.

What CHRS searches

CHRS searches public criminal case records relating to open/pending cases and convictions originating from County/Supreme, City, Town and Village courts across New York State.

Exact-match rule

Spelling matters: OCA states that CHRS searches are strictly based on the exact name and date of birth supplied. Variations in the name or DOB are not reported. An incorrect spelling can therefore produce a misleading “no match” result.

Limitations you should understand

  • Sealed records are not disclosed.
  • Town and village court disposition data can be limited.
  • CHRS is a court-record search rather than a complete law-enforcement arrest-history database.
  • A jail booking that never produced a public reportable court record may not be reflected in the same way.
  • Use the local jail and arresting-agency records when the arrest event itself—not just the court history—is important.
Order New York CHRS
Record lifecycle

How one Monroe County arrest can turn into several different records

Police or Sheriff’s arrest record The arresting agency creates the incident or arrest documentation.
County jail intake Monroe County Jail creates custody and booking information and assigns or uses the JID associated with the incarcerated individual.
Roster and census entry The Sheriff’s daily jail documents reflect custody status and can show charge, court and bail information.
Arraignment and court assignment The court shown may depend on the charge level and where the case originated.
Prosecution develops Charges can be modified, dismissed, reduced or prosecuted differently from the initial jail description.
Release, sentence or transfer The person may disappear from the current jail roster even though the criminal court case remains open.
Disposition record The appropriate court records the final case outcome. For eligible Supreme/County Court felony matters, the Monroe County Clerk can provide formal disposition documentation.
Later sealing may restrict public access New York law can restrict access to qualifying records. A missing public result can therefore have several explanations and should not be interpreted automatically.
Professional visits and safety reporting

Attorney visits, programs and PREA reporting

Professional visits

The jail visiting area is available for professional visits Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m. and 1:15–3:45 p.m. Professionals should contact Jail Visits at 585-753-4000.

Programs

Monroe County provides educational, religious, treatment, rehabilitation and law-library services for eligible incarcerated individuals.

PREA third-party reporting

The Sheriff states that third parties may report sexual abuse or sexual harassment 24 hours a day to Jail Administration at 585-753-4178.

Emergency or immediate safety issue: Do not wait for a public-record request or website update when there is an immediate threat to an incarcerated person’s safety. Contact the facility directly.
Problem-to-office directory

Call the office that can actually solve the issue

Monroe County arrest, jail and court contacts
Problem Office Contact
Confirm current jail custody Monroe County Jail 585-753-4300
Schedule a jail visit Jail Visitation 585-753-4000
Sheriff general information Monroe County Sheriff’s Office 585-753-4178
County FOIL request Monroe County Records Access Officer 585-753-1080
County Clerk court records Monroe County Clerk 585-753-1600
Supreme or County Court criminal matter Monroe County Supreme & County Court 585-371-3758
Rochester City criminal case Rochester City Court Criminal Division 585-371-3413
Deposit inmate funds Access Corrections 1-866-345-1884
Location

Monroe County Jail in Rochester

Monroe County Jail
130 Plymouth Avenue South
Rochester, NY 14614
Before traveling: Confirm that the person is still in county custody and verify the visit appointment. Jail roster, housing, court movement and release status can change.
Before you rely on the record

Use this final verification checklist

Confirm the person with more than a name
Record the JID
Check custody and booking dates
Read every charge row
Identify the arresting agency
Identify the exact court
Check the Released Report if current custody disappears
Request the police narrative from the arresting agency
Check the court disposition instead of assuming from the jail charge
Order certified proof when a formal institution requires it
The strongest record chain is: jail census + arresting-agency report + correct criminal court record + certified disposition when formal proof is needed.
Frequently asked questions

Monroe County NY arrest-record questions answered

How do I search Monroe County Jail?

Use the Sheriff’s current roster for a quick name check and the census for detailed jail, court, bail and charge information. The county says these files are updated daily Monday through Friday.

What is the difference between the roster and census?

The roster is useful for identifying people listed in custody. The census contains more operational detail, including JID, custody and booking dates, court, bail, bond, judge, court date, arresting agency and charge information.

Why is a person missing after appearing yesterday?

The person may have been released, transferred or removed from current custody. Check the Sheriff’s Released Report and then call jail information when the status remains unclear.

Why is a recent arrest not showing?

Intake may still be underway, the name may be recorded differently, or the published roster update may not yet reflect the new admission. Check the Received Report and call 585-753-4300 if immediate confirmation is needed.

Does Monroe County publish arresting agency information?

The detailed census includes an arresting-agency field. This is particularly useful when you need to determine which law-enforcement agency holds the police report.

Where do I request the arrest report?

Request the police report from the agency that created it. Monroe County Central Police Services specifically directs police-record inquiries to the local police department associated with the jurisdiction.

How quickly must Monroe County acknowledge a FOIL request?

For a written request reasonably describing an existing record, the county states that within five business days the agency should provide the record, deny it in writing, or acknowledge the request and give an approximate response date.

What can Monroe County charge for FOIL copies?

The county states that agencies may charge up to 25 cents per photocopy for pages no larger than 9 by 14 inches unless a different statutory fee applies. Other formats may be charged at actual reproduction cost.

Does the Monroe County Clerk have misdemeanor cases?

The County Clerk says only felony convictions are filed in its office. City and town proceedings are maintained by those governmental bodies, so a Rochester City Court or town-court misdemeanor should be searched through the appropriate court.

How much is a Monroe County Clerk record copy?

The published rate is 65 cents per page with a $1.30 minimum. A certified document of up to four pages costs $5, with $1.25 charged for each additional page.

How much is a Criminal Certificate of Disposition?

The Monroe County Clerk publishes a $5 copy fee for its Criminal Certificate of Disposition request process.

Can I see Monroe County Clerk records free in person?

Yes. The Clerk states that public computer terminals in its office continue to provide full viewing access to available images and indexing at no cost.

How many social visits can a Monroe County Jail inmate have?

The Sheriff’s current information page states that incarcerated individuals at Monroe County Jail and Andrew P. Meloni STAR Academy are permitted two one-hour visits each week by appointment.

How far ahead do I schedule a Monroe County jail visit?

Visits are scheduled one week in advance. For example, a Monday visit is scheduled on the preceding Monday.

How do I send money to someone in Monroe County Jail?

Use Access Corrections online or in its mobile app, call 1-866-345-1884, or use a lobby kiosk. The Sheriff states that Visa and Mastercard are accepted online and by phone, while kiosks also accept cash.

How does Monroe County handle photographs sent to jail?

Photographs received through the ordinary incarcerated-individual mail process are photocopied for the recipient and the original is stored in property. The Sheriff also identifies several third-party photo vendors whose deliveries are processed through the property room.

What is the statewide New York criminal-history search fee?

The New York State Office of Court Administration currently charges $95 for a CHRS search. Searches are based on the exact name and date of birth submitted.

Does New York CHRS include sealed cases?

No. OCA states that sealed records are not disclosed through the public CHRS search.

Accuracy and legal-use notice

County Arrest Records is an independent informational guide and is not the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office, Monroe County Jail, Monroe County Clerk, New York State Unified Court System or any police department.

Jail status, bail, court dates, charges and release information may change after publication. Confirm current information with the responsible agency before traveling, sending money, publishing information or making an employment, housing, legal or financial decision.

Arrest and booking records describe allegations and custody events. They do not establish guilt. A person is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.

Official-source review completed August 14, 2026.

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