Lewis County Released Inmates Records
Lewis County released inmates records are kept by the Sheriff's Office and jail on Outer Stowe Street in Lowville. The county is a rural area in northern New York, east of Lake Ontario and south of the Adirondack foothills. The jail has a 53-bed capacity and holds an average of about 31 inmates on any given day. If you need to find someone who was held at the Lewis County Jail or confirm when they were released, the Sheriff's Office is the main local resource. State databases through DOCCS and VINELink also cover Lewis County for prison and custody tracking.
Lewis County Overview
Lewis County Released Inmates and Jail
The Lewis County Jail sits on Outer Stowe Street in Lowville. The mailing address is P.O. Box 233, Lowville, NY 13367. The Sheriff's Office runs the jail and handles all bookings, releases, and record keeping for the county. With 53 beds and an average daily population of around 31, the facility runs well under capacity most of the time.
Call the Sheriff's Office at (315) 376-3511 for general questions. The jail has a separate line at (315) 376-5290 for inmate-specific inquiries. Staff can tell you if someone is still in custody or has been released. For a county this size, a phone call is often the quickest way to get an answer.
The jail holds pretrial detainees and those serving short sentences. Anyone sentenced to more than one year gets transferred to state prison under DOCCS. Lewis County is one of the smaller counties in the state, so the jail population stays manageable. Inmates from neighboring counties are sometimes boarded here too, which can bump the numbers up on occasion.
| Facility | Lewis County Jail |
|---|---|
| Address | P.O. Box 233, Outer Stowe Street Lowville, NY 13367 |
| Sheriff Phone | (315) 376-3511 |
| Jail Phone | (315) 376-5290 |
How to Find Lewis County Released Inmates
VINELink is a fast way to check custody status for Lewis County inmates. Visit vinelink.com, select New York, and search by the person's name. The system updates frequently and covers county jails across the state. You can sign up for alerts that tell you when someone is released or transferred. Call 1-888-846-3469 for the VINE phone line.
State prison records are in the DOCCS Incarcerated Individual Lookup at doccs.ny.gov. This covers all 44 state correctional facilities and has data going back to the 1970s. If someone from Lewis County got state time, they will show up here. The Parolee Lookup tracks those who are out on parole.
The Criminal History Record Search through the Office of Court Administration costs $95 and scans all 62 counties. Submit a request at ww2.nycourts.gov. This pulls from county, supreme, city, town, and village courts. Sealed records are excluded from results.
The Sex Offender Registry lists Level 2 and Level 3 offenders online. For Level 1, call 1-800-262-3257. The New York State Archives has historical records, and the Bureau of Prisons handles federal cases.
Released Inmates at Lewis County Jail
The Lewis County Jail has a visiting schedule, but specifics can change. Call (315) 376-5290 before you visit to confirm the current hours and rules. A valid photo ID is required. Because the jail is relatively small, visits tend to be less crowded and more straightforward than at larger county facilities.
If you arrive for a visit and the person is not listed, they may have been released or moved. Staff at the front desk can tell you. Lowville is not easy to get to from most major cities, so check the person's status before traveling. VINELink or a phone call to the jail can save you the drive.
Lewis County is rural and not served by public transit. Plan your trip accordingly, especially in winter when road conditions in northern New York can be difficult. The jail is on Outer Stowe Street in the village of Lowville, which is the main hub for services in the county.
FOIL Requests for Released Inmates
Under New York's Freedom of Information Law, you can request records about released inmates from the Lewis County Sheriff's Office. Public Officers Law Article 6 makes most government records available to the public. This includes booking logs, release records, and other jail documents.
Write to the Records Access Officer at the Sheriff's Office. Include the person's full name, dates of incarceration if you know them, and what records you need. The county has five business days to respond. Copies are $0.25 per page. Some records may be partially withheld if they contain medical or safety-related information.
Good to know: Under Correction Law Section 9, DOCCS removes online records for certain non-violent offenders five years after their sentence or supervision ends. If your search turns up nothing, this law may be the reason. You can still get records through FOIL or by contacting DOCCS directly.
Lewis County court records are also searchable through the state court system. These provide case details like charges, pleas, and sentences. Using a mix of FOIL, statewide databases, and VINELink gives you the best chance of finding complete information about released inmates in Lewis County.
Cities in Lewis County
Lewis County includes Lowville, Croghan, Copenhagen, and other small communities. None meet the population threshold for a separate page on this site. All inmates from the area are processed through the Lewis County Jail on Outer Stowe Street in Lowville.
Nearby Counties
These counties border Lewis County. Each one operates its own jail and keeps separate inmate records. If you are not sure which county held someone, check the arrest or booking location.