Rochester Jail Roster Lookup

The Rochester jail roster shows people currently held at the Monroe County Jail following arrests in Rochester, New York. Rochester is the county seat of Monroe County and the third largest city in the state. The Rochester Police Department processes thousands of arrests each year, and all people held past their initial appearance go to the Monroe County Jail on Plymouth Avenue. The Monroe County Sheriff's Office publishes a jail roster in PDF format that anyone can view online. This page covers how to access that roster, what information it includes, and what other tools are available for searching Rochester inmate records.

Rochester Police Department and Booking

The Rochester Police Department operates out of the Public Safety Building at 185 Exchange Blvd, Rochester, NY 14614. The main phone number is (585) 428-6720 and records requests go to (585) 428-7033. When Rochester police make an arrest, they bring the person to the station for initial booking. This is where the arrest gets logged, fingerprints are taken, and the person's information enters the system. The booking record becomes part of the jail roster.

Rochester police handle arrests within city limits only. The Monroe County Sheriff's Office covers the rest of the county. Several suburban police departments in towns like Brighton, Henrietta, and Webster also bring their arrestees to the Monroe County Jail. So the county jail roster includes people from all over Monroe County, not just Rochester. If you are looking for someone arrested in Rochester specifically, the roster will show the arresting agency, which helps narrow things down.

After booking, most people go before a judge at Rochester City Court for arraignment. The judge decides release conditions. New York's bail reform means many charges do not allow bail at all. The person must be released. For qualifying offenses, the court can set cash bail, bonds, or other conditions. People who cannot make bail get held at the Monroe County Jail.

How to Search the Rochester Jail Roster

Monroe County publishes its jail roster as a downloadable PDF file. You can view it at monroecounty.gov/files/inmate/roster.pdf. This document lists every person currently in custody at the Monroe County Jail. It includes names, dates of birth, booking dates, charges, and bail amounts when applicable. The PDF is updated on a regular basis throughout the day.

To find a specific person, open the PDF and use your browser's search function. Press Ctrl+F on a PC or Command+F on a Mac, then type the person's last name. The roster can be quite long since Monroe County is one of the larger jails in western New York. Using the search shortcut saves a lot of time compared to scrolling through every page. The roster is free to view and you do not need any kind of account or login.

This is one of the more accessible jail roster systems in the state. Many New York counties do not post their roster online at all. Monroe County's approach makes it easy for anyone to check who is in custody without calling the jail or visiting in person. That said, the PDF format has limits. It is a static snapshot, so very recent bookings or releases might not show up right away.

Monroe County Jail Details

The Monroe County Jail is at 130 Plymouth Avenue South in downtown Rochester. The sheriff's office runs the facility. It holds pretrial detainees and sentenced inmates serving up to one year. The jail sits near the Hall of Justice, which makes transporting inmates to court hearings efficient. Call (585) 753-4300 for inmate inquiries, visiting schedules, or general jail information.

Visiting hours and rules change periodically. Contact the jail before planning a visit. You will need valid photo identification. All visitors must be on an approved list. The jail may offer video visitation as well, depending on the inmate's housing unit. Mail should be addressed to the inmate's full legal name at Monroe County Jail, 130 Plymouth Avenue South, Rochester, NY 14614. All mail gets inspected. Do not include cash, stamps, stickers, or contraband of any kind.

State and Federal Jail Roster Resources

If someone arrested in Rochester has been sentenced and transferred to state prison, they will no longer appear on the Monroe County jail roster. Use the DOCCS Inmate Lookup to search the state prison system. The DOCCS Incarcerated Lookup portal offers a similar search. Both tools are free. The NY.gov incarcerated individual search provides yet another way to check state records.

The VINE notification system lets you register for alerts about an inmate's custody status. You get notified when the person is released, transferred, or their status changes in any way. It is free and works for both county and state inmates. The phone number for VINE is 1-888-846-3469. This can be helpful if you want to know when someone is getting out of the Monroe County Jail without having to check the roster repeatedly.

For court case information tied to a Rochester arrest, use the WebCrims portal. You can search by defendant name to find case numbers, scheduled court dates, and case outcomes. The State Commission of Correction maintains inspection reports for the Monroe County Jail and all other county facilities. The Sex Offender Registry is a separate search tool run by the state. New York Correction Law spells out the rules that govern how county jails operate and how the public can access records.

FOIL Requests for Rochester Jail Roster Records

New York's Freedom of Information Law gives the public the right to access government records, including jail roster data. Current inmate information is available through the online PDF roster. For historical records, past booking data, or information that is not in the online roster, you can submit a FOIL request.

Send a written request to the Monroe County Sheriff's Office at 130 Plymouth Avenue South, Rochester, NY 14614. You can also send one to the Rochester Police Department at 185 Exchange Blvd for police-specific records. Describe the records you need as clearly as possible, including names, dates, and any case numbers you know. The agency must acknowledge your request within five business days. Fulfillment times depend on how much work is involved. There may be fees for copies.

Nearby Cities

Rochester shares Monroe County with the towns of Greece and Irondequoit, both of which are just north of the city. All arrests in these communities go through the same Monroe County Jail and show up on the same roster. If you are searching for someone but are not sure whether the arrest happened in Rochester proper or a nearby town, the county roster covers everyone.

Monroe County Jail Roster

For complete details on the Monroe County jail system, including the full inmate roster, visiting policies, and county-wide resources, see the Monroe County page.