Find Wyoming County Released Inmates

Wyoming County released inmates records are kept by the Sheriff's Office at 151 N. Main Street in Warsaw. The county sits in western New York between Buffalo and the Finger Lakes. It is one of the more rural counties in the state, with a small population and a quiet jail. If you need to check on someone who was held at the Wyoming County Jail, you can call the Sheriff at (585) 786-8989 or reach the jail directly at (585) 786-8808. State tools like VINELink and the DOCCS lookup also cover Wyoming County. For detailed records, a FOIL request to the Sheriff's Office is the formal route.

Wyoming County Released Inmates and Sheriff's Office

The Wyoming County Jail is at 151 N. Main Street in Warsaw. The Sheriff's Office runs the facility. It handles all bookings and releases for the county. The jail holds people waiting for trial and inmates serving sentences of one year or less. Wyoming County is small, so the jail population tends to be low.

Call the Sheriff's Office at (585) 786-8989 for general inquiries. The jail line is (585) 786-8808. Staff can tell you if someone is in custody or has been released. They can also give basic booking information if you have the person's name. For older records, you may need to submit a written request.

Wyoming County is home to the Attica Correctional Facility, one of the most well-known state prisons in New York. That is a DOCCS facility, not a county operation. People held at Attica are state inmates, and their records go through the state system. The county jail on Main Street is a separate operation entirely, handling only local arrests and short-term custody.

Searching for Released Inmates in Wyoming County

VINELink is the quickest way to check on someone at the Wyoming County Jail. Go to vinelink.com, select New York, and type in the name. The system pulls data from the jail and updates every 15 minutes. It will tell you if the person is in custody, released, or transferred. You can also register for alerts to get notified when their status changes.

If you are looking for someone who went to state prison, use the DOCCS Incarcerated Individual Lookup at doccs.ny.gov/incarcerated-lookup. This covers all 44 state correctional facilities, including Attica, which is in Wyoming County. Search by name, DIN, or NYSID number. The database goes back decades. The Parolee Lookup shows people who are out of prison but still on parole.

The Criminal History Record Search at ww2.nycourts.gov costs $95 and searches court records across all 62 counties. You need the person's exact name and date of birth. It covers county, supreme, city, town, and village courts. This gives you the case details behind someone's time in custody. Sealed records are not included in the results.

Released Inmates at Wyoming County Jail

The Wyoming County Jail allows visits on a set schedule. Bring a valid photo ID. The jail may require the inmate to place you on an approved list first. Check with staff about the current rules for clothing and personal items before you go.

If you try to visit and the person is no longer in custody, they were likely released or transferred. Call ahead at (585) 786-8808 to save time. Staff can check the roster in seconds. For status updates outside of business hours, VINELink works around the clock and does not require a phone call.

Do not confuse the county jail with the Attica Correctional Facility. They are different places run by different agencies. The county jail is in Warsaw on Main Street. Attica is a state prison run by DOCCS. Visitation rules and procedures are completely different for each. If the person you are looking for went to state prison, check the DOCCS website for visiting info.

Released Inmates FOIL and Records

You can request inmate records from the Wyoming County Sheriff's Office under New York's Freedom of Information Law. Public Officers Law Article 6 makes most government records available to the public. Booking records, release dates, and charge information are generally public. Medical files and security assessments are exempt.

Write to the Records Access Officer at the Sheriff's Office. Include the person's full name, approximate dates, and a description of what you need. The county must respond within five business days. Copies cost $0.25 per page. If your request gets denied, you have the right to appeal to the Committee on Open Government.

The Sex Offender Registry from the Division of Criminal Justice Services lets you search Level 2 and Level 3 offenders online. Call 1-800-262-3257 for Level 1 offenders. The New York State Archives has historical prison records going back to the 1800s. Federal inmates are searchable at bop.gov/inmateloc.

Cities in Wyoming County

Wyoming County is entirely rural, with no cities large enough for a separate page on this site. Warsaw, Perry, Arcade, and Attica are among the communities here. All local arrests are processed through the Wyoming County Jail.

Released inmate records for every town and village in Wyoming County are held by the Sheriff's Office at the Main Street facility in Warsaw.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Wyoming County. Each one has its own jail and its own set of inmate records.