Chautauqua County Released Inmates Search
Chautauqua County released inmates records are handled by the Sheriff's Office in Mayville. The county jail at 15 East Chautauqua Street can hold about 250 inmates, making it one of the larger facilities in western New York. Unlike some counties, Chautauqua does not have an online inmate roster. You have to call the jail directly to ask about someone's custody status. For tracking releases and getting alerts, VINELink is the best automated tool. State-level databases through DOCCS cover anyone who moved on to a state prison. FOIL requests let you get written records from the Sheriff's Office about past inmates.
Chautauqua County Overview
Chautauqua County Released Inmates and Sheriff's Office
The Chautauqua County Jail sits at 15 East Chautauqua Street in Mayville. The Sheriff's Office oversees the facility and all inmate operations. The main sheriff number is (716) 753-2131. The jail has its own line at (716) 753-4935. With about 250 beds, the jail serves a county that stretches along Lake Erie in the far western corner of New York State.
Chautauqua County does not post an online inmate roster. If you want to know if someone is in custody or has been released, you need to call. The jail phone at (716) 753-4935 is your best bet for direct answers. Staff can tell you whether a person is still held at the facility or has been let go. For broader search options, statewide tools fill the gap. The county seat is Mayville, but the larger cities of Jamestown and Dunkirk are also in the county.
| Facility | Chautauqua County Jail |
|---|---|
| Address | 15 E. Chautauqua Street Mayville, NY 14757 |
| Jail Phone | (716) 753-4935 |
| Sheriff Phone | (716) 753-2131 |
| Visitation Line | (716) 753-4369 |
How to Find Chautauqua County Released Inmates
Without an online roster, the simplest way to check custody status in Chautauqua County is VINELink at vinelink.com. Select New York and search by name. The system updates every 15 minutes for county jails. It will show if the person is in custody, has been released, or has been transferred. You can register for free alerts by phone, email, or text. The VINE toll-free number is 1-888-846-3469.
The DOCCS Incarcerated Individual Lookup at doccs.ny.gov covers the state prison system. If someone was sentenced to a state facility after time in the Chautauqua County jail, they will be in this database. It has records back to the 1970s and you can search by name, DIN, or NYSID. The Parolee Lookup tracks people on parole after state prison release. These are free tools available around the clock.
The Office of Court Administration runs a statewide Criminal History Record Search for $95. It covers all 62 counties and pulls data from every court level. Submit a request at ww2.nycourts.gov. You need the exact name and date of birth. Results go by email on business days. Sealed records are excluded from results. For a certified court document, you have to contact the specific court where the case was heard.
Released Inmates at Chautauqua County Jail
To visit an inmate at the Chautauqua County Jail, you must schedule at least 24 hours ahead by calling (716) 753-4369. Walk-in visits are not allowed. The jail has specific time slots, and you need to confirm when you call. Bring a valid government photo ID. The facility has rules about clothing and what you can bring inside, so ask about those when you make your appointment.
If you arrive for a scheduled visit and the inmate is no longer there, it usually means they were released, transferred, or bonded out. The staff at check-in can let you know what happened. For a faster answer without going to the jail, call (716) 753-4935 and ask about the person's status. VINELink is useful for getting alerts sent to your phone or email so you know right away when an inmate's custody status changes.
No online roster available: Chautauqua County does not post its jail roster online. Call the jail at (716) 753-4935 for custody status or use VINELink for automated updates.
FOIL Requests for Released Inmates Records
Under New York's Freedom of Information Law in Public Officers Law Article 6, you can request inmate records from the Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office. Send a written FOIL request to the Sheriff's Office at 15 East Chautauqua Street, Mayville, NY 14757. Include the person's full name and any booking numbers, dates, or other details you have. The agency has five business days to respond.
Copies run $0.25 per page. Some records may be partly redacted under the law's exemptions. Medical records and certain security-related information are typically withheld. Under Correction Law Section 9, the state removes certain non-violent offenders from its online databases five years after they complete their sentence or supervision. If a person no longer shows up in the DOCCS system, this may be why. A direct FOIL request can sometimes still produce results even when the online tools come up empty.
Additional resources for Chautauqua County include the Sex Offender Registry for Level 2 and 3 offenders, the federal BOP locator for federal inmates, and the New York State Archives for historical prison records. The Clean Slate Act may eventually affect the availability of older conviction records as it phases in automatic sealing provisions.
Cities in Chautauqua County
Chautauqua County has several cities and villages, including Jamestown and Dunkirk, but none meet the population threshold for a dedicated page. All inmates from these communities go through the Chautauqua County Jail in Mayville.
Nearby Counties
Chautauqua County borders just two other New York counties. It also shares a border with Pennsylvania to the south.