Access Union Booking Releases

Union booking releases go through the Broome County Correctional Facility in Binghamton. The Town of Union sits in Broome County in the southern tier of New York, just west of Binghamton. When someone gets arrested in Union, they are processed at the local police station and then transferred to the Broome County jail if held. You can search for booking releases by calling the facility, visiting in person, or filing a FOIL request with the Broome County Sheriff's Office. This page covers all the ways to look up booking release information for Union arrests.

Union Arrest and Booking Process

The Town of Union Police Department handles law enforcement for the town. The department responds to calls across the town's villages and hamlets, including Endicott, Johnson City, and Endwell. When someone gets arrested in Union, the officer brings them to the station for processing. Fingerprints and photos are taken. Charges get entered into the records system at that point.

After processing at the station, the person either posts bail, receives an appearance ticket, or transfers to the Broome County Correctional Facility. The facility is at 155 Lt. VanWinkle Dr, Binghamton, NY 13905. Phone is (607) 778-1911. This is the main jail for the entire county. It holds pretrial detainees and those serving sentences under one year.

Arraignment takes place at Union Town Court. Judges hear cases and set bail conditions. Most people see a judge within 24 hours of their arrest. Felony cases eventually move to Broome County Court in Binghamton.

The Union PD works closely with the Broome County Sheriff's Office on cases that cross town lines. Both agencies share information, which helps with tracking arrests and bookings across the county.

Broome County Correctional Facility

The Broome County Correctional Facility at 155 Lt. VanWinkle Dr, Binghamton, NY 13905 is the main detention center for the county. Call (607) 778-1911 for inmate inquiries. The Broome County Sheriff's Office runs the facility. Every booking creates a record with the person's name, charges, date of birth, bail amount, booking date, and housing unit. Union arrests that result in detention go through this same intake process.

The facility has medical staff on site. Mental health services are available. Programs include education, substance abuse counseling, and vocational training. Visitation follows a set schedule published by the Sheriff's Office. Rules for visitors are posted on the county website. Anyone wanting to visit an inmate needs to follow the dress code and bring valid identification.

Inmates sentenced to state prison transfer to the DOCCS system after sentencing. At that point, state-level records take over from the county.

Online Search for Union Booking Releases

The Broome County Sheriff's Office maintains an inmate list on its website. You can search for current inmates by name. Results show charges, bail information, and booking dates. This only covers people currently in custody. Past bookings drop off once someone gets released from the facility.

The VINE Link notification system covers Broome County. Register for free alerts about custody status changes. You choose how to get notified. Options are phone, email, or text. VINE updates in real time and runs 24 hours a day. It works well for people who need to know when someone gets released from the county jail after a Union arrest.

For state prison lookups, the DOCCS Inmate Lookup shows facility location, sentence length, and projected release date. This covers anyone sentenced to state custody. The tool is free and open to the public. You do not need to create an account to run a search.

FOIL Requests for Union Booking Records

New York's Freedom of Information Law under Public Officers Law Article 6 gives the public the right to request booking releases. For Union police arrest records, send a written FOIL request to the Town of Union Police Department. Include the person's name, approximate arrest date, and what records you need. Provide your own contact details so the department can reach you with a response.

The agency must acknowledge your request within five business days. Copies cost $0.25 per page. Some records may have redacted portions. Medical data and active investigation details are typically exempt from disclosure. If a request gets denied, you can appeal the decision. The Committee on Open Government offers guidance on FOIL disputes and publishes advisory opinions that help clarify what records the public can access.

For records created at the county jail, direct your FOIL request to the Broome County Sheriff's Office at the Binghamton address. They hold the booking records from the correctional facility. The police department holds the records from the initial arrest at the station.

Union Courts and Booking Records

Union Town Court handles misdemeanors, violations, and traffic offenses. Felony cases move to Broome County Court in Binghamton. Court records link to booking releases because each criminal case starts with an arrest that generates a booking record. The Unified Court System provides online case search tools covering courts across the state.

The Division of Criminal Justice Services runs statewide criminal history checks. The OCA search costs $95 per name and pulls records from all 62 counties. Legal Aid Society of Mid-New York serves the Broome County area with free legal services for qualifying residents. The Broome County Bar Association can provide attorney referrals for people who need legal representation in criminal matters.

The State Commission of Correction monitors jail conditions at the Broome County Correctional Facility. They conduct inspections and review complaints about facility operations and inmate treatment across the state.

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The Town of Union maintains an official website with government services and department contacts. Visit the Union town site for police department information and local government services.

The site has contact information for the police department, town court, and other offices that handle records and public safety matters in Union.

County Page for Union

Union is in Broome County. All jail bookings go to the Broome County Correctional Facility in Binghamton. See the Broome County page for the full breakdown of county-level booking releases, inmate search tools, and records access procedures.