Sullivan County Jail Roster

The Sullivan County jail roster lists all inmates currently in custody at the Sullivan County Jail in Monticello, New York. Sullivan County sits in the Catskill region of the state, and the sheriff's office handles every arrest, booking, and inmate record for the area. If you need to check whether someone was recently brought in or is still being held, the Sullivan County jail roster is the record that shows current custody status. The sheriff keeps this list updated throughout the day as bookings and releases happen.

Sullivan County Sheriff's Office and Jail

The Sullivan County Sheriff's Office runs the county jail at 4 Bushnell Avenue, Monticello, NY 12701. The main phone number is (845) 794-7100. The jail holds both pre-trial detainees and inmates serving sentences of one year or less. Sullivan County is mostly rural, with a population spread across towns and villages in the Catskills. The Sullivan County Sheriff's website has information about the office and its services.

When law enforcement makes an arrest in Sullivan County, the person is taken to the county jail for booking. The booking process creates a record with the inmate's name, date of birth, charges, bail amount, and booking date. That record goes on the jail roster. Every arrest handled by the sheriff's office or local police departments within Sullivan County goes through this same process at the Monticello jail.

The sheriff's office also provides road patrol, court security, and civil process services. Deputies patrol the rural areas of Sullivan County where there are no local police departments. The county covers a large geographic area, so the sheriff's patrol division is an important part of law enforcement here. All of their arrests end up on the Sullivan County jail roster.

How to Search the Sullivan County Jail Roster

To check if someone is in the Sullivan County Jail, call the sheriff's office at (845) 794-7100. Jail staff can confirm whether a person is in custody and share basic booking details. You can also go to the jail in person during regular hours. Smaller counties in New York do not always have online inmate search portals, so a phone call or visit is often the most reliable way to check the Sullivan County jail roster.

State-level search tools can help if you think someone has been transferred to a state prison. The DOCCS Inmate Lookup covers all New York state correctional facilities. The NY.gov incarcerated individual search pulls from the same state records. These tools do not show inmates held at the county level, only those in state custody after sentencing.

FOIL requests are another way to get Sullivan County jail roster records. New York's Freedom of Information Law gives anyone the right to request public records from government agencies. Send a written request to the Sullivan County Sheriff's Office at 4 Bushnell Avenue, Monticello, NY 12701. The office must acknowledge your request within five business days. Basic booking information is generally public. New York Correction Law sets the rules on what can and cannot be released from jail records.

Booking Records and Bail in Sullivan County

Each entry on the Sullivan County jail roster shows the inmate's full name, date of birth, charges, booking date, and bail amount if one has been set. Bail is determined by a judge at arraignment. Under New York's bail reform laws, many offenses no longer qualify for cash bail. For charges where bail is still allowed, you can post it at the jail. Call ahead to verify the amount and accepted forms of payment.

Bail bondsmen can help if you cannot pay the full bail amount in cash. They charge a percentage of the total bail, usually around 10 percent. If the defendant appears for all court dates, the bond is released. Missing a court date leads to a warrant and the full bail amount being forfeited. For specific bail questions, contact the jail directly at (845) 794-7100.

Visiting and Mail at the Sullivan County Jail

The Sullivan County Jail has visiting hours for friends and family of inmates. Call the jail at (845) 794-7100 to find out the current schedule. Visitors must bring a valid photo ID and be on the inmate's approved visitor list. The facility can refuse visits during lockdowns or if you do not follow the rules about what to wear. Plan ahead because the approval process for the visitor list may take some time.

Send mail to the inmate's full name at 4 Bushnell Avenue, Monticello, NY 12701. All mail is opened and inspected before it reaches the inmate. Do not include cash, stamps, or anything besides paper and photographs. Items that break the rules get sent back or discarded. Phone calls from the jail are placed by inmates through a contracted provider. Calls are monitored and recorded. You may need to set up an account with the phone provider to receive calls.

New York State Jail Roster and Inmate Tools

State tools can extend your search beyond the Sullivan County jail roster. The DOCCS Incarcerated Lookup portal lets you search the entire state prison system. The State Commission of Correction keeps a directory of all county jails in New York with contact details and oversight information.

VINE offers free custody notifications. Sign up to get alerts by phone or email when an inmate is released, transferred, or moved. Call the VINE hotline at 1-888-846-3469. The service covers county jails and state prisons in New York.

The WebCrims portal is useful for finding criminal court cases across the state. If you know someone's name but not the court handling their case, this can help narrow things down. The Sex Offender Registry is a separate database for registered sex offenders.

Nearby Counties

Sullivan County shares borders with several counties in the Hudson Valley and Catskill region. Each one operates its own jail and maintains its own jail roster. Check the counties below if you need to search other areas.