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Wayne County Criminal Information

The Wayne County Sheriff's Office under Sheriff Robert Milby at 7376 Route 31 in Lyons: the public safety dispatch center, the correctional facility, court security, FOIL requests and the office's own website.

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Wayne County Correctional Facility

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

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Wayne County Family Court

The Wayne County Family Court hears custody, support, neglect, paternity and juvenile delinquency cases, and the court clerk keeps its case files.

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Wayne County Crime Victim Assistance Program

Wayne County District Attorney's Victim/Witness Services Office, offering crime victims support and referrals, help filing state Office of Victim Services claims, victim impact statements and return of confiscated property.

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Wayne County at a glance

State
New York
County seat
Lyons
Population
91,283
Area
1,383 sq mi
Founded
1823
Cities and towns
21

Wayne County offices and records

Sheriff & Law Enforcement. Wayne County Sheriff's Office is the primary law enforcement agency responsible for maintaining peace and order throughout Wayne County.

Police Departments. In addition to Wayne County Sheriff's Office, several municipal police departments operate within Wayne County, including the Newark Police Department, Palmyra Police Department, and Macedon Police Department. These agencies often collaborate with the Sheriff's Office on major crimes and investigations, making sure of full coverage and response throughout Wayne County.

Law Enforcement & Arrests. Wayne County Sheriff's Office is the primary law enforcement agency for Wayne County, headquartered at 7368 Route 31, Lyons, NY 14489. Inmate lookup and jail roster information is available through the Sheriff's Office by calling the jail directly at or by visiting the facility in person during business hours. Arrest records in Wayne County are public records subject to New York's Freedom of Information Law (FOIL), codified under Public Officers Law Article 6, Sections 84-90.

Arrest Records. Arrest records in Wayne County are maintained by Wayne County Sheriff's Office, which documents all arrests made within its jurisdiction. Residents and attorneys can request arrest records by contacting the Sheriff's Office directly, following the procedures outlined under the New York Freedom of Information Law (FOIL).

Mugshots & Booking Photos. Mugshots in Wayne County are taken and retained by Wayne 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 website or by submitting a formal request under the New York Freedom of Information Law.

The local Sheriff's Office provides an online inmate lookup tool on their official website, which allows you to search for current inmates by name. You can also call the jail directly at (315) 946-5807 for more information about recent arrests and inmate status. Wayne County Real Property Tax Service Agency, located at 9 Pearl Street, Lyons, NY 14489 (phone 315-946-5802), provides coordination and support to local assessors but does not maintain searchable databases. Business licensing and registration in Wayne County involves multiple agencies depending on the business type and activities. Wayne County Clerk's Office at 9 Pearl Street, Lyons, NY 14489 (phone 315-946-7470) maintains records of Doing Business As (DBA) certificates, also known as assumed name certificates or certificates of trade name.

Abandoned mine records

Old mine workings in Wayne County

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

From the old mine records

What is on record in Wayne County

Old mine sites
17
Still producing
17
Main minerals
construction sand and gravel; Salt; Gypsum-Anhydrite
Holes drawn on the old survey maps
99
Shafts and tunnels
0
What they are
open pit mine or quarry, gravel/borrow pit - undifferentiated, gravel pit, quarry
Maps surveyed
1943 to 1978
Records behind them
137 records for 133 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 34 named mine sites inside the county, 17 of them worked out or abandoned; the old survey maps add 99 holes drawn inside the county, 0 of them shafts or tunnels. The minerals the records name are construction sand and gravel; Salt; Gypsum-Anhydrite.

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.

Wayne 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 Wayne County (34 shown, 99 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 Wayne County, New York?

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

Deeds and other recorded land documents in Wayne County are kept by the Wayne 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 Wayne 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 Wayne 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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