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Police & jail

Washington County Sheriff's Office

The Washington 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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Washington County Correctional Facility

Washington County Correctional Facility, the custody facility for the county, with inmate information and visiting rules as the facility publishes them.

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Washington County Economic Development

Washington County Economic Development, a county government office, phone 518-746-2291, helps businesses grow and invest in the county and works with the county planning office and Local Development Corporation.

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Washington County at a glance

State
New York
County seat
Fort Edward
Population
61,302
Area
846 sq mi
Founded
1772
Cities and towns
20

Washington County offices and records

Sheriff & Law Enforcement. Washington County Sheriff's Office is the primary law enforcement agency for Washington County, responsible for maintaining peace and order across its jurisdiction.

Police Departments. In addition to Washington County Sheriff's Office, several municipal police departments operate within Washington County, including the Hudson Falls Police Department, the Granville Police Department, and the Whitehall Police Department. These agencies often collaborate with the Sheriff's Office on major investigations and regional crime issues, making sure of a coordinated approach to public safety across Washington County.

Law Enforcement & Arrests. Washington County Sheriff's Office, headquartered at 383 Broadway, Fort Edward, NY 12828, is the primary law enforcement agency for Washington County. Arrest records in Washington County are subject to New York's Freedom of Information Law (FOIL), codified in Public Officers Law Article 6, Sections 84-90.

Arrest Records. Arrest records in Washington County are maintained by Washington County Sheriff's Office. Residents and attorneys can request arrest records by contacting the Sheriff's Office directly, in compliance with the New York Freedom of Information Law (FOIL).

Jail & Inmate Records. Inmate lookup services are available through the Sheriff's Office, allowing the public to find information about current detainees.

Mugshots & Booking Photos. Mugshots in Washington County are taken and retained by Washington 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, either online or by request.

The jail provides an inmate lookup service through their official website, where you can search for current inmates by name. For more detailed information, you may also call the jail directly at (518) 746-2476 during business hours. These courts handle felony criminal cases, civil matters exceeding monetary thresholds, and appeals from lower courts. Washington County Surrogate's Court, at the same address (phone: 518-746-2545), has jurisdiction over probate, estate administration, and guardianship matters. 383 Broadway, Fort Edward, NY 12828 • Phone: 855-322-1022

Abandoned mine records

Old mine workings in Washington County

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

From the old mine records

What is on record in Washington County

Old mine sites
72
Still producing
32
Worked underground, in the mine records
5
Main minerals
Slate, Dimension; Graphite; Limestone, General
Holes drawn on the old survey maps
47
Shafts and tunnels
1
What they are
gravel pit, quarry, open pit mine or quarry, adit
Maps surveyed
1948 to 1972
Records behind them
166 records for 151 sites, the rest are the same working written down more than once
Sources
USGS mineral file and USGS topographic mine features

Is an old working under a property here?

The mine records hold 104 named mine sites inside the county, 72 of them worked out or abandoned; the old survey maps add 47 holes drawn inside the county, 1 of them shafts or tunnels. The minerals the records name are Slate, Dimension; Graphite; 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.

Washington 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 Washington County (106 shown, 45 unnamed on the map)

Rows taken off the old survey maps open the USGS record of what sits at that spot, because no single feature on those maps has a page of its own. Rows from the mine records open their own USGS page.

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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Washington County public-records FAQs

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

Booking photos are kept by the agency that made the arrest, such as the Washington County Sheriff or a city police department in Washington 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 Washington 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 Washington 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 Washington 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 Washington County, New York?

Deeds and other recorded land documents in Washington County are kept by the Washington 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 Washington 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 Washington County, New York?

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

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