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Police & jail

Orleans County Sheriff's Office

The Orleans County Sheriff's Office is the county's law enforcement agency and holds its arrest records, incident and accident reports and the roster of people held in the county jail.

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Nioga Library System

The Nioga Library System is the shared catalogue of the public libraries of Niagara, Orleans and Genesee counties, with their online databases and local collections.

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Orleans County at a glance

State
New York
County seat
Albion
Population
40,343
Area
817 sq mi
Founded
1824
Cities and towns
11

Orleans County offices and records

Sheriff & Law Enforcement. Orleans County Sheriff's Office is responsible for maintaining law and order throughout Orleans County, particularly in unincorporated areas. The office is known for its community outreach programs and specialized divisions such as the K-9 unit and marine patrol, which are tailored to Orleans County's unique geographic features.

Police Departments. Orleans County is served by several law enforcement agencies, including Orleans County Sheriff's Office and municipal police departments in cities such as Albion, Medina, and Holley. Each department operates within its jurisdiction but collaborates with the Sheriff's Office on county-wide initiatives.

Law Enforcement & Arrests. Orleans County Sheriff's Office is the primary law enforcement agency serving Orleans County, headquartered at 13925 State Route 31, Albion, NY 14411. Smaller villages may have part-time police departments or rely on Sheriff's Office patrols. Arrest records and booking information in Orleans County are maintained by the arresting agency and are considered public records under New York's Freedom of Information Law (FOIL), codified in New York Public Officers Law Article 6, Sections 84-90.

Arrest Records. Arrest records in Orleans County are maintained by Orleans County Sheriff's Office and local police departments.

Jail & Inmate Records. Inmate lookup services are available through the Sheriff's Office, allowing family members and attorneys to locate individuals currently held in custody.

Mugshots & Booking Photos. Mugshots in Orleans County are taken and retained by Orleans County Sheriff's Office during the booking process. These booking photos are part of the public record and can be accessed through the Sheriff's Office or third-party online databases.

the local Sheriff's Office provides an inmate lookup process through their official website, where you can find information on current inmates. You may also call the jail directly at (585) 589-4310 for assistance with locating an individual. Orleans County Planning Department at 14016 Route 31 West, Albion, NY 14411 (phone: 585-589-3220) coordinates county-level planning and reviews projects of county-wide significance. Orleans County Surrogate's Court, at the same address (phone: 585-589-4458), handles probate matters, estate administration, guardianships, and adoptions. Orleans County Family Court, also at 1 South Main Street (phone: 585-589-4459), has jurisdiction over family offense proceedings, child support, custody, visitation, paternity, foster care, adoption, persons in need of supervision (PINS), and juvenile delinquency cases. Divorce records are maintained by the County Clerk where the divorce was granted. For records not available locally, the New York State Department of Health Vital Records Section, P.O. Box 2602, Albany, NY 12220-2602 (phone: 855-322-1022), maintains statewide vital records and offers online ordering through VitalChek at health.ny.gov for an additional convenience fee.

Abandoned mine records

Old mine workings in Orleans County

Where the workings are, and the office that holds the mine maps.

From the old mine records

What is on record in Orleans County

Old mine sites
5
Still producing
7
Main minerals
crushed stone; Limestone, General
Holes drawn on the old survey maps
5
Shafts and tunnels
0
What they are
open pit mine or quarry
Maps surveyed
1950
Sources
USGS mineral file and USGS topographic mine features

Is an old working under a property here?

The mine records hold 12 named mine sites inside the county, 5 of them worked out or abandoned; the old survey maps add 5 holes drawn inside the county, 0 of them shafts or tunnels. The minerals the records name are crushed stone; Limestone, General.

A point in either file is a location, not a property line: the sheet shows the opening on the surface, not the rooms under it. The record that shows what runs under a parcel is the mine map. The OSMRE National Mine Map Repository holds scanned underground mine maps and answers requests for a named mine or an area. New York has no coal AML program; the DEC database covers permitted mines, not historic underground workings.

Orleans County: the boundary from the Census Bureau, and one dot for each old mine or hole on record inside it. The purple dots come off the old survey maps and the darkest of those are shafts and tunnels; the red, green and orange ones are mine records. Hover a dot for its name.
New York mine map and abandoned mine records
Named workings recorded in Orleans County (12 shown, 5 unnamed on the map)

Disclaimer: The mine information here is for general information only. Old mine records can be incomplete, outdated or wrong, and finding nothing here does not mean there is nothing there. Check with the mine map office named here before you rely on it, and have a qualified engineer look at any ground you are worried about. PublicRecordCenter.com assumes no responsibility or liability for any errors, omissions, or consequences arising from the use of this information.

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Where can I find mugshots or booking photos in Orleans County, New York?

Booking photos are kept by the agency that made the arrest, such as the Orleans County Sheriff or a city police department in Orleans County. Ask that agency for its record. Under New York Public Officers Law 89(2)(b)(viii), releasing law enforcement arrest or booking photographs is an unwarranted invasion of personal privacy unless public release will serve a specific law enforcement purpose and no state or federal law bars it.

How do I get a criminal background check in Orleans County, New York?

The New York criminal history record comes from the New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS). Fingerprint based Record Review only: book an IdentoGO fingerprint appointment online or at 877-472-6915 with service code 15464Z (suppressed record) or 15465F (unsuppressed record); DCJS mails the rap sheet or a no record response. Fee: $17.50 (as of 2/2/2026) for New York residents fingerprinted at IdentoGO; $57.45 for those living outside New York State.

How can I look up sex offenders in Orleans County, New York?

Search the New York State Sex Offender Registry (DCJS), or every state at once on the National Sex Offender Public Website run by the U.S. Department of Justice.

How do I register to vote in Orleans County, New York?

Register with the county board of elections (Board of Elections in the City of New York) or through the New York State Board of Elections. You can also register online with the state online registration. For the November 3, 2026 general election, registration applications must be received by October 24, 2026.

How do I look up property records in Orleans County, New York?

Deeds and other recorded land documents in Orleans County are kept by the Orleans County clerk. Property values are set by the city, town or village assessor, and tax bills come from the town or city tax collector. Source: official state page.

How do I get a birth or death certificate in Orleans County, New York?

Certified birth and death certificates for New York come from the New York State Department of Health, Vital Records (all of the state except New York City). Birth and death records are also available from the local Registrar of Vital Statistics where the event occurred; New York City births and deaths come from the New York City Department of Health. By mail to New York State Department of Health, Vital Records Certification Unit, P.O. Box 2602, Albany, NY 12220-2602, or online or by phone through VitalChek Network, the independent company the Department has partnered with. Fee: $30 per copy by mail; $45 per copy online or by phone, plus a vendor processing fee per order.

How do I find business license records in Orleans County, New York?

Business entity filings are searched with the New York Department of State, Division of Corporations.

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Cities, towns and neighboring counties

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