Cayuga County Released Inmates
Cayuga County released inmates records involve both the county jail and two state correctional facilities, all located in or near Auburn. The county jail at 7445 County House Road is a medium-security facility run by the Sheriff's Office, which has over 175 employees. But Cayuga County is also home to Auburn Correctional Facility, one of the oldest maximum-security state prisons in New York, and Cayuga Correctional Facility, a medium-security state prison in Moravia. This means the county has an unusually high concentration of incarcerated individuals and released inmates records from both local and state systems.
Cayuga County Overview
Cayuga County Released Inmates and Correctional Facilities
The Cayuga County Jail is at 7445 County House Road in Auburn. The Sheriff's Office runs the jail with a staff of more than 175 people. It is a medium-security facility that holds pretrial detainees and sentenced inmates serving shorter terms. The sheriff's main number is (315) 253-1222. The jail administration line is (315) 253-2911. For the shift supervisor, call (315) 253-3002.
Two state prisons also sit in Cayuga County. Auburn Correctional Facility at 135 State Street in Auburn is a maximum-security prison and one of the oldest in the state. Its phone number is (315) 253-8401. Cayuga Correctional Facility at 2202 State Route 38A in Moravia is a medium-security state prison, reachable at (315) 497-1110. Both are run by DOCCS, not the county sheriff. Released inmates from these state facilities show up in the DOCCS lookup, while county jail releases are tracked through the sheriff's system and VINELink.
| County Jail | 7445 County House Road, Auburn, NY 13021 |
|---|---|
| Sheriff Phone | (315) 253-1222 |
| Jail Admin | (315) 253-2911 |
| Auburn CF (State) | 135 State St, Auburn, NY / (315) 253-8401 |
| Cayuga CF (State) | 2202 SR 38A, Moravia, NY / (315) 497-1110 |
| Website | cayugacounty.us - Sheriff's Office |
How to Search Released Inmates in Cayuga County
The Cayuga County Sheriff has an online inmate lookup on the county website at cayugacounty.us. This shows who is in the county jail right now. If you do not see the person, they may have been released, bonded out, or transferred to a state facility. VINELink at vinelink.com gives real-time custody updates for the county jail and sends alerts when someone's status changes. The VINE toll-free line is 1-888-846-3469.
For the two state prisons in Cayuga County, use the DOCCS Incarcerated Individual Lookup at doccs.ny.gov. This covers all 44 state correctional facilities, including Auburn CF and Cayuga CF. You can search by name, DIN, or NYSID. The system has records going back to the early 1970s, so even people released decades ago may still show up. The Parolee Lookup tracks people on parole supervision after their release from state prison.
The statewide Criminal History Record Search from the Office of Court Administration costs $95 and covers all 62 counties. Submit your request at ww2.nycourts.gov. You need the person's exact name and date of birth. Results include conviction data and pending cases from all court levels. Sealed records are excluded. For certified court documents, contact the Cayuga County court clerk directly.
Visiting Hours at the County Jail
The Cayuga County Jail allows visits Monday through Friday from 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM and on Saturday from 7:30 AM to 2:30 PM. This is a wider visiting window than most county jails offer. You need a valid photo ID. The jail may have specific rules about what you can bring in and how to dress, so call ahead at (315) 253-2911 if you are unsure.
Visiting the state prisons in the county is different. Auburn Correctional Facility and Cayuga Correctional Facility each have their own schedules set by DOCCS. You need to be on an approved visitor list, which the incarcerated person must request. State prison visits are more tightly controlled than county jail visits. Check the DOCCS website or call the specific facility for details on how to arrange a visit.
Two systems, two lookups: Cayuga County has both a county jail and two state prisons. County jail inmates show up in the sheriff's lookup and VINELink. State prison inmates show up in the DOCCS lookup at doccs.ny.gov. Make sure you search both if you are not sure where the person was held.
Released Inmates Records and FOIL
New York's Freedom of Information Law, found in Public Officers Law Article 6, lets you request records from the Cayuga County Sheriff's Office. Write to the Records Access Officer at 7445 County House Road, Auburn, NY 13021. Be clear about what you need. Include the person's name and any dates or booking numbers you know. The county has five business days to acknowledge your request. Copies are $0.25 per page.
For state prison records from Auburn CF or Cayuga CF, you file a FOIL request with DOCCS rather than the county. DOCCS has its own Records Access Officer. Under Correction Law Section 9, certain non-violent offenders are removed from the DOCCS online lookup five years after completing their sentence or supervision. The Clean Slate Act adds another layer by eventually sealing some older convictions automatically. The Sex Offender Registry lists Level 2 and 3 offenders. The State Archives has historical Auburn Prison records going back to 1815. The federal BOP locator covers federal inmates.
Cities in Cayuga County
Cayuga County includes the city of Auburn and several smaller towns. No cities in the county meet the population threshold for a dedicated page on this site. All local inmates are processed through the Cayuga County Jail. State inmates at Auburn CF and Cayuga CF come from across New York.
Nearby Counties
These counties share borders with Cayuga County. Each has its own jail system and released inmate records.