Warren County Arrest Records

Several law enforcement agencies in Warren County generate arrest records during official duties based on their jurisdictions. These agencies include:

• Warren County Sheriff's Office
• New York State Police (Troop G)
• Glens Falls Police Department
• Lake George Village Police Department
• Warren County Probation Department.

An arrest becomes necessary if law enforcement agents witness a crime or there is evidence that a person committed an arrestable offense. Generally, these documents contain personal details of arrestees, the reasons for their arrest, booking information, and the conditions for their release.

Warren County rap sheets are available through law enforcement agencies and the custodians of Warren County court records if such arrest leads to criminal prosecutions within Warren County courts.

In Warren County, NY, law enforcement agencies hold arrestees who are on short-term detention at local police departments' holding cells and incarcerate convicts at the Warren County Correctional Facility. However, after sentencing, law enforcement agencies may transfer individuals serving long-term sentences for serious crimes to New York state prisons.

Are Arrest Records Public in Warren County?

Yes, arrest records are public in Warren County. Article 6, Section 84-90 of the New York Public Officers Law grants public access to Warren County arrest records and other government documents. Notwithstanding, the New York Freedom of Information Law restricts public access to Warren County arrest records if such documents related to any of the following:

• Juvenile arrests
• Active law enforcement or judicial investigations
• Personal details such as home address, financial accounts, Social Security, and medical information
• Victims of sexual assault
• Sealed or expunged records
• Law enforcement techniques and procedures
• Classified law enforcement information or national security concerns
• Undercover officers or informants.

Individuals seeking access to exempted Warren County rap sheets must have legal authorization or possess court orders.

What Do Public Arrest Records Contain?

Arrest records contain information relating to the arrest of individuals. These typically include:

• The names, aliases, dates of birth, addresses, and physical descriptions of the record owners
• Date, time, and location of arrest
• Name or badge number of the arresting officers
• Charges against the arrestees and the legal code of the law allegedly violated
• Booking dates, times, and numbers
• Mugshots
• Bail amount, bond conditions, or terms of release.

Warren County Arrest Statistics

Warren County arrest statistics show an increase in the number of individuals taken into custody by law enforcement agencies between 2021 and 2023. In 2021, Warren County law enforcement agencies participating in the Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) program reported 1,116 arrests within the county. This figure increases to 1,794 and 1,834 arrests in 2022 and 2023.

Within this period, drug/narcotics violations were the most common cause of arrests in Warren. Between 2020 and 2023, law enforcement agencies within Warren County arrested 3,192 Individuals for drug-related offenses. The figure is more than the 1,133 arrests for larceny crimes (the next most common crime) within the same period.

Find Warren County Arrest Records

Warren County arrest records are accessible through various local and state agencies. Interested individuals can:

• Log in to the New York Department of Corrections and Community Supervision Incarcerated Lookup Portal and access inmates' rap sheets.
• Create accounts on the New York State Unified Court System’s WebCriminal Portal, log in, and access Warren County post-trial rap sheets through criminal records.
• Visit the New York State Police FOIL Records Access Center, create accounts, log in, and request access to rap sheets of Warren County criminal offenders.

In addition, depending on the specific arrest records, applicants may contact their custodian agencies and make FOIL requests to access the criminal records in their possession.

Free Arrest Record Search in Warren County

The New York Freedom of Information Law empowers public record custodians to charge fees for copying, reproducing documents, and time-intensive requests. However, inspections and electronic access to records may not attract charges if they do not include making copies of the documents.

For free access to Warren County rap sheets, log in to the New York Department of Corrections and Community Supervision’s Incarcerated Lookup Portal and use the online search tools to access Warren County inmates' rap sheets for free. Alternatively, information seekers may visit Warren County arrest records custodians and request free access to arrest information.

Also, free access to information about Warren County arrests may be available online through third-party databases on New York law enforcement records.

Warren County Arrest Records Vs. Criminal Records

Warren County arrest records and criminal records are distinct documents. These differences exist in their mode of creation, what they contain, and their impacts on legal and social status.

Warren County arrest records are documents detailing the arrest of individuals within the county. Law enforcement agencies create these documents when they take individuals into custody for arrestable offenses. Warren County rap sheets contain the personal details of their owners, the reasons for their arrests, booking information, and the terms of their release. In contrast, Warren County criminal records are a compilation of criminal histories of individuals within Warren County. They include Warren County arrest records and documents generated by the county's courts during criminal case trials.

Warren County criminal records are part of Warren County court records; they are evidence that a Warren County court found the owners of the records guilty of criminal offenses. On the other hand, a Warren County arrest record may or may not become part of Warren County court records. An arrest is not a proof of guilt for an offense.

Arrest records may not have much impact unless their owners are proven guilty of the charges against them. Criminal records may impact social, employment, and housing status.

How Long Do Arrests Stay on Your Record?

In Warren and other New York counties, arrest information typically stays on a record indefinitely. However, some arrest records may be sealed and made inaccessible to the public if their owners fulfill certain eligibility criteria.

Expunge Warren County Arrest Records

In Warren County, except for juvenile arrest records that may be sealed automatically if the offender attains the age of 18 years and has no subsequent convictions, there is no automatic sealing of arrest information. Eligible Warren County arrest record owners must petition the court to seal their rap sheets.

Under New York State laws, a Warren County arrest information may be eligible for sealing if the arrest relates to a misdemeanor or Class D or E felonies. Additionally, a 10-year waiting period must elapse after completing the sentence for the offense (this includes probation) before individuals may petition for the sealing of arrest records. Also, a petitioner must not have any new conviction within the waiting period.

To seal a Warren County rap sheet

• Confirm eligibility for sealing of arrest information
• Download and fill out a Criminal Certificate of Disposition Request Form from the New York Courts website, fill it out, and mail it to the Warren County Supreme Court Clerk's Office at
  1340 State Route 9,
  Warren County Municipal Center,
  Lake George,
  NY 12845
• Download a Sealing Application Form (Affidavit of Service for CPL §160.59)
  • Complete pages 1 and 2 of the sealing application form (the Affidavit in Support) and serve them to the Warren County District Attorney's Office at
    1340 State Route 9,
    Lake George,
    NY 12845-3434
• Complete page 3 and the rest of the Sealing Application Form, attach all the necessary documentation (these include court records, disposition documents, and proof of completion of sentence for the arrest), and file a petition at the Warren County court that handled the case resulting from the arrest.
• Attend any court hearing the court may schedule for reviewing the case to counter any objections to the petition.
• If the court grants the petition, it will issue orders to the New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS), the arresting police department, and other relevant agencies to seal the record from public access.

Warren County Arrest Warrants

Warren County arrest warrants are legal documents authorizing the arrest of individuals within the county. These documents are issued by judges/magistrates of Warren County courts if there is probable cause. These include instances where a person:

• Commits a crime
• Is a public risk
• Intend to flee to avoid prosecution for an offense
• Flouts court orders
• Fail to appear before the court to provide answers to charges
• Engage in domestic violence.

An arrest warrant information includes but is not limited to:

• Name, aliases, gender, and physical description of the subject
• Date of issuance of the warrant
• Name and location of the issuing agency
• Charges against the subject/defendant
• Name and signature of the issuing magistrate/judge
• Instructions to law enforcement on how to execute the warrant and the conditions for returning the warrant to the court
• Geographical area of validity of the warrant.

Do Warren County Arrest Warrants Expire?

No, Warren County arrest warrants do not expire. In New York and other states in the U.S., arrest warrants remain active until law enforcement takes the subject into custody. Nonetheless, a Warren County arrest record will become inactive if the subject dies (and there is proof of this before the court or law enforcement) or if the court cancels it.