Greene County Released Inmates
Greene County released inmates records are managed by the Sheriff's Office under Sheriff Peter J. Kusminsky. The county recently built a new jail facility on a 35-acre site in Coxsackie, designed to hold up to 80 inmates using a podular direct supervision model. If you need to find out whether someone was released from the Greene County jail, or you want records about a past booking, the Sheriff's Office is your main point of contact. State tools like DOCCS and VINELink also cover Greene County and can help you track custody status or find records on people who went through the state prison system.
Greene County Overview
Greene County Sheriff's Office
The Greene County Sheriff's Office runs the county jail and handles all inmate records. Sheriff Peter J. Kusminsky oversees operations. The new jail facility in Coxsackie has 80 beds and uses podular direct supervision. This design means officers are stationed inside the housing pods with the inmates, which is a big change from the old linear style used in many county jails.
The 35-acre site gives the facility room to grow. The old jail had fewer beds and limited space. Now, bookings, releases, and inmate services all happen in the new building. If you are trying to find out about someone who was held here, the Sheriff's Office can help. They keep records of all people booked and released.
Undersheriff Tracey Quinn handles day-to-day operations. Captain Joel Rowell manages the corrections side. For civil matters, contact Andrea Benjamin-Legg at extension 606. The main number for all departments is (518) 943-3300.
| Agency | Greene County Sheriff's Office |
|---|---|
| Sheriff | Peter J. Kusminsky |
| Undersheriff | Tracey Quinn (tquinn@greenesheriffny.gov) |
| Jail Captain | Joel Rowell (jrowell@greenesheriffny.gov) |
| Phone | (518) 943-3300 |
| Civil Office | Andrea Benjamin-Legg, ext. 606 |
| Website | greenecountyny.gov - Sheriff |
How to Search Greene County Released Inmates
VINELink is the quickest way to check custody status in Greene County. It pulls data from the county jail and updates frequently. Visit vinelink.com, choose New York, and type in the name. You can also set up alerts that notify you when someone's status changes. The VINE phone line is 1-888-846-3469 if you prefer to call.
State prison records are handled by DOCCS. The Incarcerated Individual Lookup at doccs.ny.gov has records going back decades. It covers all 44 state correctional facilities. Greene County is actually home to two state prisons in Coxsackie, so many inmates from across the state have passed through this area. Use the Parolee Lookup to find people who are out but still under parole supervision.
The Criminal History Record Search through the Office of Court Administration is another option. It costs $95 and scans all 62 counties. You can submit requests at ww2.nycourts.gov. This search pulls from county, supreme, city, town, and village court records. Sealed cases will not show up.
For sex offenders, the Sex Offender Registry lists Level 2 and Level 3 offenders online. Call 1-800-262-3257 for Level 1. Historical prison records are at the New York State Archives. Federal cases go through the Bureau of Prisons lookup.
Visiting Released Inmates and Custody Info
The new Greene County Jail has updated its visitation process along with the move to the Coxsackie facility. Contact the jail at (518) 943-3300 for the current schedule and rules. A valid photo ID is required for all visitors. The podular direct supervision layout may mean different check-in procedures than what older jails use.
If you show up for a visit and the person is not on the roster, they may have been released or transferred. Jail staff at the front desk can confirm. For real-time alerts without visiting, VINELink is the better option. You can also email Undersheriff Quinn at tquinn@greenesheriffny.gov or Captain Rowell at jrowell@greenesheriffny.gov for specific questions about jail operations.
Greene County is a small county. The jail typically holds fewer people than its 80-bed capacity. Because of this, staff are usually able to answer questions about current or recent inmates without long wait times. A phone call is often all it takes.
FOIL Requests for Released Inmates Records
New York's Freedom of Information Law lets you request records about released inmates from the Greene County Sheriff's Office. Under Public Officers Law Article 6, most government records are available to anyone who asks. That includes booking logs, release records, and other jail documents.
Write to the Records Access Officer at the Sheriff's Office. Put in the person's full name, the dates you know about, and what you want. The agency has five business days to reply. Copies cost $0.25 per page. Medical records, safety-related info, and certain other items may be withheld or blacked out under specific exemptions in the law.
Good to know: Under Correction Law Section 9, DOCCS removes online records for certain non-violent offenders five years after they finish their sentence or supervision. If you cannot find someone in the state lookup, this law may be the reason. You can still get records through FOIL or by contacting DOCCS directly.
Court records from Greene County cases can also be searched through the state system. These are separate from jail records but often have useful details about charges, pleas, and sentences. Between the Sheriff's Office, state databases, and the court system, there are multiple ways to track down information about released inmates in Greene County.
Cities in Greene County
Greene County includes Catskill, Coxsackie, and several smaller towns. None meet the population threshold for a separate page on this site. All inmates from these areas are processed through the Greene County jail. The Sheriff's Office in Catskill keeps all related records.
Nearby Counties
These counties border Greene County. Each one runs its own jail and keeps separate inmate records. If you are not sure which facility held someone, check the booking location.