Access Sullivan County Released Inmates
Released inmates from Sullivan County go through the county jail on Old Route 17 in Monticello. Sheriff Michael A. Schiff oversees the facility and all operations related to inmate custody. If you need to check on someone who was held at the jail or find out when they were released, you have options. VINELink tracks real time custody status for county jails across New York. DOCCS covers state prison records. A FOIL request with the Sheriff's Office is another way to get booking and release details. Sullivan County sits in the Catskills region, northwest of New York City, and all local arrests lead to this one facility.
Sullivan County Overview
Sullivan County Released Inmates and Sheriff's Office
The Sullivan County Jail is located at 58 Old Route 17 in Monticello. The Sheriff's Office runs the jail under Sheriff Michael A. Schiff. The facility handles all bookings, housing, and releases for the county. When someone is arrested anywhere in Sullivan County, they come here for processing. The jail holds people who are awaiting trial and those serving sentences of up to one year.
The Sheriff's Office has departments that handle corrections, road patrol, and civil matters. For questions about inmates, you want the corrections division. Call the main line and ask about the person by name. Staff can check custody status and tell you if someone has been released. Having the person's date of birth helps them find the right record faster.
Sullivan County is in the Catskills, a rural part of the state about 90 miles northwest of New York City. It includes Monticello, Liberty, and Fallsburg. The area has a mix of year-round residents and seasonal visitors. The county is also home to the Resorts World Catskills casino and the Bethel Woods Center, the site of the original Woodstock festival. Despite the rural setting, the jail sees steady activity from local law enforcement agencies.
| Facility | Sullivan County Jail |
|---|---|
| Address | 58 Old Route 17 Monticello, NY 12701 |
| Sheriff | Michael A. Schiff |
| Website | sullivanny.gov - Sheriff |
How to Find Sullivan County Released Inmates
VINELink gives you the fastest way to check on released inmates from the Sullivan County Jail. Go to vinelink.com and select New York. Enter the person's name. If they are in custody or have been released from the county jail, VINELink will show the current status. You can also register for automatic alerts. The system calls, texts, or emails you when something changes. The VINE hotline is 1-888-846-3469.
State prison records are handled by DOCCS. Use the Incarcerated Individual Lookup at doccs.ny.gov to search all state correctional facilities. You can look up someone by name, DIN, or NYSID number. The database goes back to the early 1970s. If the person was released from state prison and is now on parole, the Parolee Lookup shows their supervision status and the office that monitors them.
The Office of Court Administration runs the Criminal History Record Search, which covers all 62 counties. It costs $95 per search. Submit online at ww2.nycourts.gov or by mail. The search pulls results from county courts, supreme courts, town courts, and village courts. Sealed records will not appear. For Sullivan County, this can pick up cases from the smaller town courts that might not show in other searches.
Released Inmates Visiting and Custody Checks
The Sullivan County Jail has set visiting hours. You need a valid photo ID and must be on the inmate's approved list. Contact the Sheriff's Office for the current schedule. Rules change from time to time, so call ahead before making the drive.
Going to a visit can tell you if someone is still in custody. If the person is gone from the roster, they were either released, posted bail, or got transferred. The jail staff can fill you in. For a quicker check, VINELink works from anywhere and does not need a trip to Monticello. A phone call to the jail is another fast option.
Sullivan County is spread out. Monticello is in the center of the county, but some towns are a long drive away on rural roads. Checking online or by phone before heading to the jail can save you a lot of time. VINELink is available around the clock and does not close for holidays.
FOIL Requests for Released Inmates Records
You can request released inmate records from the Sullivan County Sheriff's Office through FOIL. Under Public Officers Law Article 6, most records held by government agencies are public. Booking data, release dates, charges, and court outcomes are the types of information typically available. You do not need to give a reason for the request.
Write to the Records Access Officer at the Sullivan County Sheriff's Office. Include the person's full name and any other details you have, such as dates or a case number. The office has five business days to acknowledge your request. Copies run $0.25 per page. Medical information and safety-related records may be withheld.
Worth knowing: Correction Law Section 9 allows DOCCS to pull online records for certain non-violent offenders five years after they finish their sentence and supervision. If a state database search comes up empty, this could explain it. A FOIL request or direct outreach to DOCCS may still turn up the records you need.
The Sex Offender Registry run by the Division of Criminal Justice Services covers Sullivan County. Level 2 and Level 3 offenders appear in the public search. For Level 1 info, call 1-800-262-3257. Historical prison records are at the New York State Archives. The Bureau of Prisons locator covers anyone who served time in a federal prison.
Cities in Sullivan County
Sullivan County has no cities large enough for a separate page on this site. Monticello, Liberty, and Fallsburg are the main communities. All released inmate records for the county come from the Sheriff's Office on Old Route 17.
Nearby Counties
These counties border Sullivan County in the Catskills region. Each has its own jail and keeps its own inmate records.