Colonie Jail Roster Lookup

The Colonie jail roster covers all inmates from the Town of Colonie who are held at the Albany County Correctional Facility. Colonie is the largest suburb in the Albany metro area, sitting just north of the state capital in Albany County. The town does not have its own jail. People arrested by Colonie police are booked into the Albany County Correctional Facility on Albany Shaker Road. You can search the jail roster through the county's published inmate list, the FOIL request portal, or state-level inmate search tools to find current and past inmates.

Albany County Correctional Facility

The Albany County Correctional Facility is at 840 Albany Shaker Road, Albany, NY 12211. Interestingly, the jail's address is technically in the Town of Colonie, even though it is named after Albany County. The Albany County Sheriff's Office runs this facility. Call (518) 869-2600 to reach the jail or (518) 487-5400 for the sheriff's main office. The facility has been in operation since 1931 and has a capacity of about 1,043 inmates.

Colonie has its own police department that patrols the town. When Colonie police make an arrest, the person is processed at the police station and then taken to the Albany County Correctional Facility. Once booked in, the inmate appears on the Albany County jail roster. The same facility holds inmates from the city of Albany, the town of Guilderland, and all other communities in Albany County. One jail roster covers everyone in custody at the county level.

The facility houses both pre-trial detainees and sentenced inmates serving shorter terms. Programs at the jail include a Drug Treatment Unit, college courses through Hudson Valley Community College, and the SHIP transitional housing program. More details are available on the Albany County Sheriff's website.

How to Search the Colonie Jail Roster

Albany County publishes an inmate list that includes everyone currently held at the correctional facility. View it at the Albany County current inmates document. This list shows names, booking dates, and charges. It gets updated on a regular basis. If someone was just arrested in Colonie, there might be a short delay before they appear on the published list.

You can also file a FOIL request for jail roster records. Use the Albany County NextRequest portal to submit your request online. FOIL is New York's Freedom of Information Law. It gives anyone the right to request public records from county agencies. Include the person's name and the dates you are interested in. The county must acknowledge your FOIL request within five business days. More detailed records or larger requests may take longer to process.

For state-level searches, the DOCCS Inmate Lookup covers all state prisons in New York. Use this if someone from Colonie was sentenced and transferred from the county jail to a state correctional facility. The NY.gov incarcerated individual search also pulls from state data. Keep in mind that state tools do not show people held in county jails. For county-level inmates, use the Albany County resources.

The VINE notification system tracks inmates across participating facilities in New York. Search by name and register for custody status alerts. VINE sends notifications when an inmate is released, transferred, or moved. Call 1-888-846-3469 for VINE by phone.

Jail Roster Booking Details

When someone from Colonie is booked into the Albany County jail, a record gets created on the jail roster. This record includes the inmate's full name, date of birth, gender, booking date and time, all charges filed, the arresting agency, and bail or bond information. If the Colonie Police Department made the arrest, they will be listed as the arresting agency. This booking information is a public record under New York law.

Bail can be posted at the Albany County Correctional Facility at any time. Call (518) 427-8787 for bonding information. Cash bail is accepted 24 hours a day. Bail bondsmen in the Capital Region can also help. At arraignment, the judge decides on bail based on the charges and the defendant's circumstances. Some inmates are held without bail. Others get released on their own recognizance, meaning no payment is required for release before trial.

Commissary orders for inmates at the Albany County jail must be placed by 8 AM on Fridays. Call 518-408-1525 for commissary details. Inmates use commissary to purchase snacks, hygiene products, and other personal items while in custody.

Visiting and Communication at Albany County Jail

Albany County uses Securus Technologies for video visitation. On-site video visits at the jail are free. Remote video visits cost $5.95 for a 30-minute session. You need to set up a Securus account before scheduling any visits. Go to securustech.net or call 1-877-578-3658 to create an account. Video visitation works for both pre-trial and sentenced inmates at the facility.

To send mail to someone at the jail, address it to the inmate's full name at 840 Albany Shaker Road, Albany, NY 12211. Use a white envelope with blue or black ink. Include the inmate's book number or case number if possible. All mail is inspected by jail staff before delivery. Do not include cash, stamps, or prohibited items. Only paper and photographs are allowed in regular mail. Letters that break the rules will be returned or discarded.

Inmates can make outgoing phone calls through the jail's phone system. Calls are collect or require a prepaid account. Contact the phone provider for rates and account setup information.

State Jail Roster Resources

New York offers several state-level jail roster and inmate search resources. The DOCCS Incarcerated Lookup searches all state prisons. The State Commission of Correction keeps a directory of all 62 county jails in New York with contact information and oversight reports.

The WebCrims portal lets you search criminal court cases statewide by name. It shows court dates, charges, and case progress. The Sex Offender Registry is maintained by the Division of Criminal Justice Services and is separate from jail roster records. New York Correction Law under Article 2 governs how county jails operate and what records must be kept available to the public.

Nearby Cities

Colonie shares Albany County with the city of Albany. Inmates from both communities go to the same correctional facility. Neighboring cities in other counties are also nearby. If you are not sure which jurisdiction handled an arrest in the Capital Region, check the cities listed below or search the Albany County jail roster first.

County Page

For complete details on the Albany County jail, inmate programs, visiting rules, and search tools, visit the county page.