Chemung County Jail Roster Search

The Chemung County jail roster provides booking information for all inmates held at the county jail in Elmira, New York. The Chemung County Sheriff's Office manages the jail and keeps the roster updated with current inmate data. If you are trying to locate someone who was arrested in Chemung County, the jail roster will show their custody status, charges, and booking details. Chemung County sits in the Southern Tier of New York, and the sheriff handles law enforcement, corrections, and civil matters for the county.

Chemung County Sheriff's Office and Jail

The Chemung County Sheriff's Office operates the county jail at 211 William Street, Elmira, NY 14901. Call (607) 737-2912 to reach the sheriff for questions about jail roster records, inmate information, or booking details. The sheriff is the top law enforcement official in Chemung County and oversees both patrol operations and the corrections division that runs the jail.

The Chemung County Jail houses pre-trial detainees and inmates serving sentences of up to one year. New York law assigns shorter sentences to county jails while longer terms go to state prisons managed by DOCCS. The State Commission of Correction provides oversight for the Chemung County Jail, conducting inspections and reviewing conditions. Elmira is also home to Elmira Correctional Facility and Southport Correctional Facility, both of which are state prisons. These are completely separate from the county jail and have their own inmate lookups through the DOCCS system.

The jail in Elmira serves the entire county. Whether someone is arrested in the city of Elmira, the town of Horseheads, or any other community in Chemung County, they get booked into the same county facility.

How to Search the Chemung County Jail Roster

To search the Chemung County jail roster, call the sheriff's office at (607) 737-2912. Staff can tell you if someone is in custody, their charges, and bail information. You can also visit the Chemung County Sheriff's website for any online tools or inmate lists the office makes available. In-person inquiries at the William Street location in Elmira are welcome during business hours.

New York's Freedom of Information Law gives you the right to request jail roster records. Write a FOIL request and submit it to the Chemung County Sheriff's Office. Include the inmate's name and any dates you know related to the booking. The office has five business days to acknowledge it. Basic booking data is public record in New York. The New York Correction Law sets the rules for what county jails can disclose. Certain information, like medical records or details about ongoing investigations, may be withheld.

For state-level searches, use the DOCCS Inmate Lookup to check the state prison system. This is important in Chemung County because of the state prisons located in Elmira. If you are looking for someone at Elmira Correctional Facility (state prison), that is a DOCCS search, not a county jail roster search. The NY.gov incarcerated individual lookup also covers state facilities.

Inmate Information and Booking Records

Booking records on the Chemung County jail roster include the inmate's full name, date of birth, booking date, charges, bail amount, and court dates. The roster reflects current custody. When an inmate is released, posts bail, or gets transferred, their record is updated. If you search the roster and do not find someone, they may have already left custody or been moved to a state facility.

Bail decisions in Chemung County happen at arraignment. A judge sets bail based on the charges, the defendant's criminal record, and the risk of flight. Under New York's current bail laws, some offenses do not allow cash bail. When bail is available, you can post it by contacting the sheriff's office. Cash bail and bail bonds are the standard payment methods. Bail bondsmen charge a fee, usually around 10% of the total bail, which is not refunded regardless of the case outcome.

Use the WebCrims portal to track criminal court cases tied to Chemung County inmates. You can search by name or case number and find hearing dates, charges, and case status. This tool covers courts across New York State.

Visiting and Contacting Inmates

Visitation rules at the Chemung County Jail are set by the sheriff's office. Call (607) 737-2912 for the current schedule, rules for visitors, and any approved visitor list requirements. Valid photo ID is needed. Security screening is mandatory. Personal items like phones, bags, and food are not allowed inside. Ask about both in-person and video visitation options when you call. Many New York county jails have added video visit capabilities in recent years.

To send mail, address it to the inmate's full name and booking number at 211 William Street, Elmira, NY 14901. Use a plain white envelope and blue or black ink. All mail is inspected before delivery. Do not include cash, stamps, or anything other than paper and photographs. Items that violate the rules will be returned or discarded. Inmate phone calls are handled through a contracted service. Either the inmate or the party they are calling needs to set up an account and fund it to cover call charges.

New York State Inmate Search Resources

Several state resources help with inmate searches that go beyond the Chemung County jail roster. The DOCCS Incarcerated Lookup covers all New York State prisons, including the Elmira and Southport facilities in Chemung County. Call DOCCS at (518) 457-8126. The State Commission of Correction publishes a jail directory for all county facilities. FOIL requests to SCOC go to 80 South Swan Street, 12th Floor, Albany, NY 12210 or call (518) 485-2346.

VINE is a free custody notification system. Register to get alerts by phone, email, or text when an inmate's status changes. The VINE hotline is 1-888-846-3469. This service covers both Chemung County jail inmates and state prison inmates in New York. It is useful for staying informed about releases and transfers without having to call the jail repeatedly.

The New York Sex Offender Registry is another state tool, separate from the jail roster. It tracks registered offenders across the state. The WebCrims court case system covers criminal court proceedings statewide.

Cities in Chemung County

Chemung County does not have any cities that meet the population threshold for a dedicated page on this site. The county seat is Elmira, which is the largest city in the county. Other communities include Horseheads, Big Flats, and Southport. All arrests within Chemung County lead to booking at the county jail on William Street. Call the sheriff at (607) 737-2912 to check the jail roster for inmates from any community in the county.

Nearby Counties

Chemung County shares borders with several counties in the Southern Tier. Each one has its own jail and jail roster. If you are not sure which county handled a particular arrest, check the neighboring counties below.