Montgomery County Released Inmates

Released inmates from Montgomery County were held at the county jail on Clark Drive in Fultonville. Sheriff Jeffery T. Smith oversees the facility, which operates as a medium-custody jail serving all of Montgomery County. The area is rural and the jail is smaller than those in more populated parts of the state, but it still processes a steady flow of bookings and releases each year. If you need to find out whether someone has been released from custody here, you can contact the Sheriff's office directly or use statewide search tools run by New York DOCCS. The county seat is Fonda, and the jail sits just outside of town in Fultonville.

Montgomery County Released Inmates and Jail

The Montgomery County Sheriff's Office runs the county jail at 200 Clark Drive in Fultonville. Sheriff Jeffery T. Smith heads the department. The jail is classified as medium custody, which means it holds people charged with or convicted of a range of offenses from misdemeanors to certain felonies. People awaiting trial and those serving county sentences of one year or less are kept here.

When someone gets released, the process is handled at this same facility. Releases happen for several reasons. A judge may set bail and the person posts it. Charges could be dropped. Someone might finish their sentence. Or a court may order a release pending further proceedings. The Sheriff's staff handles all of it.

Montgomery County does not have a large online inmate search system. For current custody status, a phone call to the jail is often the quickest route. Staff can tell you if someone is still being held or has been let go.

Finding Released Inmates from Montgomery County

Montgomery County does not offer a public online inmate roster. This is common in smaller New York counties. To check if someone is in the jail or has been released, call the jail at (518) 853-5518. Give the person's full name and date of birth if you have it. Staff can confirm custody status.

For people who went on to state prison after being held in Montgomery County, use the DOCCS tools. The Incarcerated Lookup covers everyone currently in a New York state prison. The Parolee Lookup shows people who were released on parole and are still under supervision. Both searches are free and open to the public.

Court records are another path. The Criminal History Record Search through the state court system lets you search by name. A small fee applies. This tool pulls up criminal case records from courts across New York, including Montgomery County courts. It can show you case outcomes, sentencing details, and other information tied to a person's criminal history.

If the person you are looking for was convicted of a sex offense, check the Sex Offender Registry. For federal cases handled in the Northern District of New York, use the Bureau of Prisons locator.

Visiting Released Inmates at Montgomery County Jail

Visitation at the Montgomery County Jail follows a schedule set by the Sheriff's office. Call (518) 853-5518 to find out current visiting days and times. Rules apply. Visitors need a valid photo ID. There are limits on what you can bring in and what you can wear.

The jail is small enough that visiting policies can change with little notice. Always confirm before making the trip to Fultonville. If the person has already been released, the jail staff can sometimes tell you the date they left, though they may not share where the person went after release.

Released Inmates Records Requests Under FOIL

New York's Freedom of Information Law lets you request records from the Montgomery County Sheriff. Under Public Officers Law Section 84, government records are open to the public unless a specific exemption applies. You can ask for booking logs, release dates, and other jail records through a written FOIL request.

Send your request to the Montgomery County Sheriff's records access officer. Include the person's name and any other identifying details you have. The agency has five business days to respond. They may grant full access, partial access with redactions, or deny the request with an explanation.

Copies cost 25 cents per page. Some records may be withheld if they involve medical info, ongoing investigations, or safety concerns. You can appeal a denial within 30 days.

Montgomery County Sheriff's Office

The Montgomery County government website provides contact details for the Sheriff's Office and jail. For inmate status, calling the jail directly remains the best option in this county.

Released Inmates Alerts with VINE

Want to know when someone gets out? VINE is a free notification service. You register for alerts tied to a specific inmate, and VINE contacts you by phone, text, or email when that person's custody status changes. It works for the Montgomery County Jail and state prisons alike.

The service runs at all hours. Sign up takes a few minutes. You just need the person's name or booking number. VINE is especially useful in smaller counties like Montgomery where there is no online roster to check on your own.

Older Released Inmates Records

Historical records from Montgomery County may be available through the New York State Archives. The Archives holds admission and discharge registers, inmate case files, and other corrections records from across the state. Some go back well over a hundred years.

If you are looking for someone who was held in Montgomery County decades ago, the State Archives in Albany is worth checking. You can visit in person or send a written research request. Finding aids on the website can help you figure out what records exist before you make the trip.

Cities in Montgomery County

Montgomery County includes Amsterdam, Canajoharie, Fort Plain, Fultonville, and several smaller communities. No cities in this county meet the population threshold for a dedicated page. All arrests in the county go through the Montgomery County Jail in Fultonville.

Nearby Counties

These counties surround Montgomery County. Each one has its own jail and Sheriff's office. If you are not sure where someone was held, check the county where the arrest took place.