Access Monroe County Jail Roster

The Monroe County jail roster provides a current list of inmates held at the Monroe County Jail in Rochester, New York. Monroe County is one of the larger counties in western New York, and the sheriff's office maintains a publicly available inmate roster in PDF format on the county website. If you are trying to find someone who was arrested or booked in Monroe County, the jail roster is the best starting point. This page covers how to access the roster, what information it contains, and other search tools available for Monroe County.

Monroe County Sheriff's Office and Jail

The Monroe County Sheriff's Office operates the county jail at 130 Plymouth Avenue South, Rochester, NY 14614. The Monroe County Sheriff's jail page has information on jail operations, programs, and procedures. The jail holds both pretrial detainees and sentenced inmates serving terms of one year or less. The phone number for the jail is (585) 753-4300. This is the main number for inmate inquiries, visiting information, and general jail questions.

Monroe County is home to Rochester, the third largest city in New York State. Because of this, the county jail processes a high volume of bookings. The Rochester Police Department, Monroe County Sheriff's Office, and several suburban police departments all bring arrestees to the county jail. The facility is downtown, near the Hall of Justice, which houses the county courts. This close proximity makes it easy to transport inmates for court hearings.

The jail runs various inmate programs including educational services, substance abuse treatment, and mental health counseling. These programs are designed to reduce repeat offenses and help inmates prepare for release. Medical care is provided on site. The sheriff's office also handles inmate classification, which determines housing assignments within the facility based on the person's charges, behavior, and security risk.

How to Search the Monroe County Jail Roster

Monroe County makes the jail roster available as a PDF file on the county website. You can view the current roster at monroecounty.gov/files/inmate/roster.pdf. This PDF lists all inmates currently in custody. It includes names, booking dates, charges, and other details. The file gets updated regularly, so you can check back to see changes. It is free to view and download. No account or login is needed.

This is one of the better county-level tools in New York. Many smaller counties do not publish their jail roster online at all. Monroe County's PDF approach means you can search the document by name using your browser's find function (Ctrl+F or Command+F). Just open the PDF, type the last name, and see if there is a match. The roster can be quite long given the jail's size, so using the search function saves time.

For state-level searches, the DOCCS Inmate Lookup covers people in the state prison system. If someone has been sentenced and transferred from Monroe County jail to a state correctional facility, this is where to find them. The NY.gov incarcerated individual lookup provides another way to search state records. These tools do not include people held at the county jail, though.

You can also file a FOIL request for historical jail roster data. Send your written request to the Monroe County Sheriff's Office at 130 Plymouth Avenue South, Rochester, NY 14614. Specify what time period and what information you need. The office must acknowledge your request within five business days under New York law.

Inmate Information and Booking Details

Each booking record on the Monroe County jail roster includes the inmate's full name, date of birth, booking date and time, charges, bail or bond information, and the arresting agency. This information is considered a public record under New York's Freedom of Information Law. You do not need to give a reason to access basic booking data.

Bail in Monroe County is set by the courts. Rochester City Court handles most city arrests, while Monroe County Court handles felonies. Under New York's bail reform laws, many offenses no longer qualify for cash bail. For charges where bail is an option, the judge can set cash bail, insurance company bail bonds, or partially secured bonds. The jail roster PDF shows the bail amount when applicable. If you need to post bail, contact the jail at (585) 753-4300 for instructions on the process and accepted payment methods.

Inmates sentenced to more than one year get transferred to the state prison system. At that point, they leave the Monroe County jail roster and appear in the DOCCS database instead. Short sentences and pretrial holds keep people at the county facility.

Visiting and Contacting Inmates

The Monroe County jail has specific visiting hours and rules. Call (585) 753-4300 for the current visiting schedule. You need a valid photo ID to visit. Visitors must be on the inmate's approved list, and the jail enforces a dress code. Some visits may be conducted by video depending on the inmate's housing assignment and facility rules. Children under a certain age may need to be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.

To send mail, address it to the inmate's full name at Monroe County Jail, 130 Plymouth Avenue South, Rochester, NY 14614. All incoming mail is inspected. Do not include cash, stamps, stickers, or packages. Use white paper and blue or black ink. Photos are generally allowed but must meet size and content guidelines set by the jail. Anything that violates the rules will be returned or discarded. Phone calls from inmates are handled through the facility's phone system, and inmates may need funds in their account to make calls.

State Jail Roster and Inmate Resources

Beyond the county roster, several state tools can help with inmate searches in New York. The DOCCS Incarcerated Lookup portal is the main search tool for the state prison system. The State Commission of Correction publishes a directory of all county jails and inspection reports. This can be useful if you want to know more about conditions or capacity at the Monroe County facility.

VINE lets you register for alerts about an inmate's custody status. You will get a notification when the person is released, transferred, or escapes. The VINE hotline is 1-888-846-3469. The WebCrims portal is helpful for looking up criminal court cases by defendant name. The Sex Offender Registry is maintained separately by the state. New York Correction Law governs jail operations and public records access for correctional facilities.

Cities in Monroe County

Monroe County includes Rochester and several large suburban towns. Rochester is the county seat and the biggest city in the area. The towns of Greece and Irondequoit border Rochester to the north and northeast. All arrests in these communities are processed through the Monroe County jail. The Rochester Police Department handles arrests within city limits, while the sheriff and suburban police cover the surrounding areas.

Nearby Counties

Monroe County borders several counties in the Finger Lakes and western New York region. If you are not certain which county handled an arrest, check the neighboring counties below. Each one runs its own jail with a separate roster.