Delaware County Booking Releases

Delaware County booking releases come from the Correctional Facility at 280 Phoebe Lane in Delhi. The Sheriff's Office maintains an online inmate lookup portal where you can search for people currently in custody. This facility runs at or above capacity most of the time, processing between 2,500 and 3,000 bookings each year. You can also call the jail, visit in person, or submit a FOIL request for booking release records. This page covers every method to search for booking releases in Delaware County.

Where to Find Delaware County Booking Releases

The Delaware County Sheriff's Office runs the main inmate lookup for the county. Their website has a portal where you can search for current inmates. The database shows first name, middle name, last name, age, inmate number, booking date and time, total bond amount, scheduled release date, statute description, case number, and status. You can filter results or use your browser's search function to find specific names.

The screenshot below shows the Delaware County Sheriff's website where you can access the inmate lookup portal.

This is the Sheriff's Office site that connects to the online inmate lookup and booking release data for Delaware County.

The online portal only shows people currently in custody. Historical booking release data is not available through the public search tool. For past records, you need to file a FOIL request. You can also call the Correctional Facility at 607-746-2336 to ask about someone's status. The Sheriff's Office main number is 607-832-5555. In-person visits are welcome during business hours at the facility in Delhi.

For state-level searches, the DOCCS Inmate Lookup covers anyone who got transferred from Delaware County to a state prison. That tool lets you search by name or DIN number and shows facility location, custody status, and release dates.

Delaware County Correctional Facility and Booking Releases

The Delaware County Correctional Facility opened in 1992 with 120 beds. In 1996, double-bunking expanded capacity to 221 beds. Even with that expansion, the facility regularly runs over capacity. The average daily population ranges from 260 to nearly 300 inmates. That puts occupancy at 117% to 135% of designed capacity. This is one of the more crowded county jails in upstate New York.

The jail handles pretrial detainees, sentenced inmates serving terms of one year or less, individuals waiting for transfer to state prison, and federal detainees when authorized. Housing is split into Unit A and Unit B, each with its own visiting schedule and classification rules. The facility keeps men and women in separate areas with additional separation based on security level and special needs.

The Jail Division has 58 full-time correctional officers plus administrative, medical, and program staff. Services include on-site laundry, a full kitchen, medical and dental care, mental health counseling, GED preparation, substance abuse counseling, anger management classes, life skills training, and religious services. The commissary runs through Swanson Services Corporation. You can add funds through a lobby kiosk or online. Money is no longer accepted at the lobby window or by mail.

Delaware County Booking Release Data

Delaware County processes roughly 2,500 to 3,000 bookings per year. The population breaks down to about 85% male and 15% female. Age-wise, 35% are 18 to 25, 32% are 26 to 35, 20% are 36 to 45, and 13% are 46 or older.

Offense categories paint a clear picture. Drug offenses lead at 30%. Violent felonies and property crimes each sit at 25%. DWI and traffic charges account for 12%. Misdemeanors and other charges fill the remaining 8%. About 70% of the population consists of pretrial detainees. The other 30% are sentenced and serving their time.

The average stay is 45 days overall. Pretrial inmates typically spend 30 to 60 days. Sentenced inmates average 90 to 180 days. When it comes to booking releases, 55% leave on bail or recognizance. Sentence completion accounts for 30% of releases. About 10% get transferred to state prison. The remaining 5% go to probation, treatment court, or other programs. Roughly 40% of released inmates come back within three years, which is consistent with statewide trends for rural county jails. The Commission of Correction tracks these numbers across all 62 New York counties.

Booking Releases and FOIL Requests in Delaware County

Under New York Public Officers Law Sections 84 through 90, you have the right to request booking release records from the Delaware County Sheriff's Office. Send your FOIL request to the Records Access Officer at 280 Phoebe Lane, Delhi, NY 13753. Include a specific description of what you want, date ranges, and the inmate's name and ID if you have it.

The agency must acknowledge your request within five business days. Full response comes within 20 business days, though extensions are allowed with notice. If fees will exceed $25, they give you an estimate before they start. Inspecting records in person is free during business hours. Copies cost $0.25 per page. Certified copies run $5.00. Extensive searches that take more than two hours may come with a labor fee.

Records exempt from FOIL include medical and mental health files, personnel records, security protocols, facility blueprints, information that could put safety at risk, court-sealed records, and juvenile records from Family Court. If your request is denied, you get a written explanation citing the legal basis. You can appeal to the Delaware County Attorney within 30 days, and then to the Committee on Open Government for a final review.

Court Records and Delaware County Booking Releases

The Delaware County Court at 3 Courthouse Square in Delhi handles felony criminal cases. Town and village courts manage misdemeanors, arraignments, and preliminary matters. The County Clerk's Office, also at 3 Courthouse Square, maintains the index of all criminal cases, conviction records, and sentencing documents.

You can visit the Clerk's Office during regular hours for in-person record searches. Public access terminals are available. The NYS Unified Court System offers WebCrims for online criminal case searches covering Delaware County. Standard copies cost $0.25 per page. Certified copies are $5.00. Exemplified copies run $10.00 per document. The OCA Criminal History Record Search provides another statewide option for pulling case data that relates to booking releases.

Delaware County Booking Releases and Jail Services

Visits happen on Saturday and Sunday. Unit A and Unit B have different time slots. Check with the facility for the current schedule. Visitors must be on the approved list, show valid government-issued photo ID, and arrive 15 minutes early. No cell phones, bags, food, or tobacco. Children under 18 need an approved adult. The dress code requires conservative attire with no gang-related symbols or colors.

Phone service runs through GettingOut by GTL. Inmates make collect calls to approved numbers, and families can set up prepaid accounts. Video visitation is available through the same system. Mail goes to the inmate's full name at Delaware County Correctional Facility, 280 Phoebe Lane, Delhi, NY 13753. All mail gets opened and inspected. Publications must come directly from the publisher. Legal mail stays sealed. The VINE Link system lets you register for free booking release alerts for any inmate at this facility.

Nearby Counties

Delaware County borders several other counties. If you need booking release records from these areas, follow the links below: