Find Recent Bookings in Ulster County

Ulster County recent bookings are maintained at the Ulster County Jail at 380 Boulevard, Kingston, NY 12401. Sheriff Juan Figueroa leads the office. The facility has a capacity of about 240 inmates and averages 180 to 220 people in custody daily. You can search for inmates through online lookup tools, call the Sheriff's Office at (845) 334-5251, or visit in person. Ulster County sits in the Hudson Valley and processes bookings from sheriff's deputies, state police, and local police departments across the county.

How to Search Ulster County Recent Bookings

The Ulster County Sheriff's Office website provides information about the jail and corrections operations. For direct inmate searches, the Ulster County Inmate Search portal lets you look up people by name or booking number. Results show custody status, charges, bail amounts, and booking details.

You can also call (845) 334-5251 for inmate information. Staff can tell you whether someone is currently in custody at the Ulster County Jail. The facility at 380 Boulevard in Kingston is the central booking point for all arrests made in the county. Visiting the Sheriff's Office in person during business hours is another way to get booking records.

For people transferred to state prison, the NYS DOCCS Incarcerated Lookup is available 24 hours a day. Ulster County inmates who receive state sentences may go to Eastern, Wallkill, Shawangunk, or Woodbourne Correctional Facilities. All of these are in or near the county. Search DOCCS by name and birth year or DIN number.

Ulster County Booking Process and Records

The booking process at the Ulster County Jail follows standard procedures. When someone is arrested, staff verify identity, take booking photos, fingerprint the person, and document all charges. A medical screening happens during intake. The booking record includes the person's full name, date of birth, charges, bail amount, and booking date and time.

With an average daily population of 180 to 220 against a 240-bed capacity, the jail runs at high occupancy most of the time. This means the roster is full and changes frequently as new bookings come in and releases happen. If you are trying to find someone specific, check the online search tool regularly or call the jail for the most current information.

Ulster County has several state correctional facilities within its borders. Eastern Correctional Facility in Napanoch, Wallkill Correctional Facility, and Shawangunk Correctional Facility all sit in the county. Woodbourne is just across the border in Sullivan County. People booked at the county level who get state sentences may wind up at any of these facilities.

Under New York's FOIL law, booking records are public. Medical records, juvenile files, and sealed court orders are not available. The public can request records by writing to the Sheriff's Office or submitting a FOIL request.

CPL 160.50 requires the sealing of all booking records when a case ends favorably for the defendant. This covers dismissals, acquittals, and cases where the DA decides not to prosecute. Once a sealing order is issued, the Sheriff's Office must pull those records from public access. Fingerprints and booking photos either get destroyed or returned to the person. FOIL requests under Public Officers Law Sections 84 through 90 still apply to unsealed records, with copies at $0.25 per page. The VINE system at 1-888-846-3469 provides free custody alerts for inmates at the Ulster County Jail and at any of the state facilities in the area.

With four state correctional facilities in or near the county, Ulster has a unique situation. People booked at the county jail who get state sentences could end up at Eastern, Wallkill, or Shawangunk without leaving the area. Tracking someone through these moves is easier with VINE, since it covers both county and state custody. The DOCCS lookup also works around the clock for anyone in state prison, though Correction Law Section 9 removes records from the site three years after someone completes their sentence.

Filing a FOIL Request in Ulster County

Send FOIL requests to the Ulster County Sheriff's Office at 380 Boulevard, Kingston, NY 12401. Include the person's name, approximate arrest date, and the specific records you want. The office has five business days to respond. Copies cost $0.25 per page. Denied requests can be appealed within 30 days.

For state-level records, the DCJS Record Review handles criminal history checks through fingerprints. That process is separate from FOIL. DCJS does not release criminal histories to third parties.

Additional Resources for Ulster County Recent Bookings

The WebCrims system provides free criminal court case lookups. Check charges, hearing dates, and case status. The VINE notification system sends custody status alerts by phone, email, or text. Register online or call 1-888-846-3469.

The Criminal History Record Search from OCA costs $95 and covers all 62 counties. Results come back the next business day. The Sex Offender Registry shows Level 2 and Level 3 offenders online. For Level 1 inquiries, call 800-262-3257.

Legal aid in the Hudson Valley is available through Legal Services of the Hudson Valley, which covers Ulster County. The county has an active public defender office for qualifying defendants. Kingston also has private attorneys who handle criminal defense work. If someone you know has been recently booked, these tools and services can help you stay informed about the case. The New York State Commission of Correction oversees the Ulster County Jail and sets minimum standards for care and custody at all county facilities.

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