Delaware County Arrest Records

Arrest records in Delaware County, New York, are official documents that detail instances where law enforcement has detained individuals suspected of committing crimes. You will find the suspect’s personal information, charges, arrest location, and the date and time of the arrest in a Delaware County arrest record. Arrested individuals are held at the Delaware County Correctional Facility in Delhi, NY. The Delaware County Sheriff’s Office generates and maintains arrest records. Local police departments within the county, such as the Delhi Police Department, also create arrest records.

Arrest records are closely related to Delaware County Court Records, which include documentation of judicial proceedings such as arraignments, hearings, and trial outcomes.

Are Arrest Records Public in Delaware County?

Delaware County arrest records are public under the New York Freedom of Information Law (FOIL). State law mandates that the majority of government records, including arrest records, be accessible to the public. Hence, residents can access, view, and obtain copies of Delaware County arrest records.

However, there are certain records that the FOIL restricts public access. For example, arrest records that are part of ongoing investigations, involve juveniles or contain sensitive personal information are exempt from public disclosure. Additionally, records that could jeopardize a person’s safety, compromise a fair trial, or reveal the identity of a confidential informant are also outside of public view.

Contact the Sheriff’s Office for more information on Delaware County arrest records:

Delaware County Sheriff’s Office
280 Phoebe Lane – Suite One
Delhi, NY 13753
Phone: (607) 832-5555
Fax: (607) 832-6051

Delaware County Arrest Statistics

The New York Division of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) is the state agency that reports county arrest and crime statistics. In 2021, it was reported that Delaware County had 469 arrests, including 68 for violent crimes and 401 for property crimes. The violent crime arrests included 25 for rape, five for robbery, and 38 for aggravated assault. There were no murder arrests. The property crime arrests reported were 117 for burglary, 267 for larceny, and 17 for motor vehicle theft.

Find Delaware County Arrest Records

You may access Delaware County arrest records or inmate information by visiting the Delaware County Correctional Facility portal. The facility uploads a list of currently incarcerated individuals monthly. You may also call (607) 832-5555. Also, the New York Department of Corrections (DOC) provides a publicly accessible database of inmates in all county jails in the state. Use the inmate lookup tool to find individual inmates of Delaware County. It can be searched by department ID number, name, or New York State ID number. Residents can also look up parole information.

The Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) provides the BOP Inmate Locator. This tool has information about inmates in federal prisons. Users can conduct searches by name. The tool provides the inmate’s location, release date, and other relevant information.

How Long Do Arrests Stay on Your Record?

In New York, including Delaware County, arrests can remain on a person’s record indefinitely unless sealed. Under New York law, arrests that do not result in a conviction are eligible for sealing. Sealing means that your record will continue to exist but be hidden from the public. A sealed record will not be available for most civil purposes. However, it can be accessed by or for the following purposes:

• Law enforcement and prosecutors, with a court order,
• During the hiring as a law enforcement officer,
• For gun licensing, and
• Certain government-regulated jobs, including those where the entity conducts fingerprint-based background checks.

A person may be eligible for sealing or expungement if:

• The charges were dismissed, resulted in an acquittal, or the arrest did not lead to a conviction.
• The person was convicted of certain non-violent, non-sexual offenses and has had no other convictions for ten years after completing their sentence (this applies under New York’s Criminal Procedure Law § 160.59).
• The individual was convicted of juvenile delinquency or youthful offender status. except if the person was over 13 years old and was tried as a “juvenile offender” for a serious crime. In that case, the record is treated as if the person was an adult.
• Certain drug-related offenses can be sealed if the individual completes a court-approved treatment program.
• The person is not under probation or parole supervision
• No criminal charges are pending in New York State.

Delaware County Arrest Warrants

Arrest warrants in Delaware County are legal documents issued by a judge that grants law enforcement the authority to apprehend an individual suspected of committing a crime. An arrest warrant is issued after the law enforcement agency or prosecutor presents evidence demonstrating probable cause that the individual committed a crime through an affidavit or sworn statement.

An arrest warrant is required in situations where:

• A crime is not witnessed directly by law enforcement.
• The suspect’s identity or location is known, but immediate apprehension is not feasible.
• The crime requires formal judicial authorization for an arrest for legal or procedural reasons.

However, law enforcement can arrest a suspect without a warrant if the crime occurs in their presence or if there are exigent circumstances, such as a public safety threat.

An arrest warrant includes:

• Personal information of the suspect: Name, address, and identifying characteristics (e.g., age, gender).
• Description of the alleged crime: Details of the offense for which the warrant is issued.
• Issuance date and judge’s signature: The date the warrant is authorized and signed by the issuing judge.

Law enforcement officers, such as those from the Delaware County Sheriff’s Office, are responsible for executing arrest warrants.

Do Delaware County Arrest Warrants Expire?

Arrest warrants in Delaware County do not expire. Once issued by a court, they remain active until they are executed, withdrawn, or quashed by the issuing court. If an arrest warrant remains active for an extended period, the individual named in the warrant can be apprehended at any time.