Broome County, New York Inmate Search

An inmate search is a public service that allows individuals to confirm whether a person is being held in a correctional facility. Basically, it is a "check-in" to see if someone has been arrested, what they are charged with, and where they are housed. In Broome County, there is one primary correctional facility where individuals are held after arrest or sentencing. The Broome County Sheriff’s Office is responsible for the facility and oversees its operations through its Corrections Division.

There are currently no municipal, state, or federal correctional facilities in the county. However, the Broome County Sheriff’s Corrections Division has agreements with the U.S. Marshals Service and theU.S Immigration and Customs Enforcement to house federal detainees.

The existence of a single correctional facility in Broome County helps individuals streamline their search for an inmate. An inmate search usually reveals an inmate’s demographic details, arrest information, and custody status.

How to Find an Inmate in Broome County Jail

Individuals can generally confirm an inmate’s incarceration status and access jail records in person at the Broome County Correctional Facility. If unable to visit in person, individuals may also call the correctional facility at (607) 778-1911 and provide the inmate’s name or booking number. The staff will check the name or number against the jail’s records and confirm if there are matching results.

An inmate in Broome County can also be located online using the Broome County Sheriff’s Mobile App or the third-party inmate search system.

The address of the jail and the Sheriff’s Office is below.

155 Lieutenant VanWinkle Drive

Binghamton, NY 13905

How to Use the Broome County Jail Roster

The Broome County jail roster is maintained at the county’s correctional facility. Individuals interested in inspecting the roster may visit the facility and request access. Alternatively, inquirers may use the Sheriff’s Office mobile app to perform a search. To download the mobile app, individuals may visit their mobile app store-the Google Play Store (Android devices) or the App Store (iOS devices)-and input the term "Broome County Sheriff" in the search bar. The search should bring up the Sheriff’s app, allowing users to download it.

Once downloaded, users can access the jail roster in the app’s "Inmate Information" section. Users can search the roster by inmate name or jail ID.

What Information is Included in the Broome County Inmate Roster

In Broome County, the jail roster, which may sometimes be referred to as the booking log, typically includes

• Biographical data: Full name, date of birth, age, and gender
• Physical identifiers: Height, weight, and mugshot
• Booking details: Date and time of booking and the inmate’s booking number
• Arrest information: The date and location of the arrest, criminal charges, and arresting agency
• Bail amount

This information is generally considered public under the New York Freedom of Information Law (FOIL). However, some information may be restricted from public view, including details on juveniles, victims, and an inmate’s medical or mental health. Per NYS Public Officers Law § 89, law enforcement is generally prohibited from releasing mugshots of individuals who have not yet been convicted, except where there is a specific law enforcement purpose (e.g., finding a fugitive).

Contact Details for Broome County Jail or Sheriff’s Office

The Broome County Correctional Facility and the Sheriff’s Office are located at the same physical address.

155 Lieutenant VanWinkle Drive

Binghamton, NY 13905

Phone: (607) 778-1911

Jail Facility Overview in Broome County

The Broome County Correctional Facility is the primary jail facility serving the County. Unlike some counties, there are no independent municipal or city-run jails in operation. Every individual arrested in the county is booked and transferred to the central correctional facility. The correctional facility is a 536-bed direct-supervision complex run by the Broome County Sheriff’s Office and began operations in 1996.

Broome County’s Correctional Facility is accredited by the NYS Commission of Correction. The Broome County Sheriff’s Office Corrections Division also collaborates with the Broome County Department of Health to ensure inmates are properly cared for, especially regarding contagious and sexually transmitted diseases, before they are released back into the public to protect public safety.

Agency	Office and Mail Address	Phone Number	Office Hours	Email
Broome County Correctional Facility	155 Lieutenant VanWinkle Drive Binghamton, NY 13905	(607) 778-1911	24 hours a day, every day.	No designated public email address

How to Send Money to an Inmate in Broome County Correctional Facility

To send money to an inmate at the Broome County Correctional Facility, individuals may visit the kiosk in the jail lobby. Individuals may present cash or pay using their credit or debit card. Additionally, individuals can send money to an inmate through a third-party vendor. Deposits may be made online on the third-party provider’s website or by phone.

Money sent to an inmate is deposited into their commissary or tablet account. Tablet account deposits are processed through a different third-party vendor. The money in the inmate’s commissary account can be used to order supplemental goods and services, while the money in the tablet account can be used for educational and entertainment purposes.

Inmate Search by Jail Facility

Broome County consists of only one jail facility that houses all inmates sentenced or arrested in the county. Individuals who want to check the status of an inmate may download the Sheriff’s Office mobile app and search for the inmate in the "Inmate Information" section. Users will be asked to enter a name or booking number to search.

Individuals can also search for an inmate by calling or visiting the Sheriff’s Office. However, inquirers should note that information divulged over the phone may not be as detailed as information accessed in person.

Broome County Visitation Rules and Schedules

Friends and family members can visit inmates in the Broome County Correctional Facility. Visitation at the facility is structured to balance inmates’ access to family and friends with the facility’s security and operational needs. There are set schedules, limits on the amount of contact time, and limits on the number of visitors allowed. Visitors do not need to make an appointment but are directed to follow the schedule outlined in the table below.

Day	Morning Session	Afternoon Session	Evening Session
General Housing
Monday	8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.	1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.	6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Tuesday	N/A	N/A	6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Wednesday	N/A	1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.	6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Thursday	8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.	1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.	6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Friday	8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.	1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.	6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
I/Max-Female, Special Housing, D-Pod/Restricted/Medical
Tuesday	8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.	1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.	N/A
Wednesday	8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.	N/A	9:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.

Despite these multiple daily blocks, inmates in General Housing are limited to a maximum of 2 hours of contact visitation per week. That time must be used during either the morning, afternoon, or evening visitation hours and cannot be split across different days or sessions. Visits can range from 30 minutes to the full 2-hour maximum.

Importantly, it is the inmate, not the visitor, who is responsible for scheduling visitation times, and inmates who break jail rules may lose up to 1 hour of visiting time per week as a sanction. The jail also limits the number of people who may be in the visiting area between the morning and afternoon sessions to 1o people.

To reduce the risk of overcrowding during visits, the correctional facility offers video visits via the inmate tablet system. However, video sessions must be purchased, and the rates are set by the third-party tablet service provider (the same one mentioned above for the tablet account), not by the facility itself.

Mailing and Commissary Information

Sending and receiving mail is one of the ways family and friends can maintain contact with an individual incarcerated in the Broome County Correctional Facility. To send mail to an inmate, individuals must address the mail correctly and use the correct mailing address. The correct format is as follows.

(Inmate’s Name)

Broome County Sheriff’s Correctional Facility

P.O. Box 2047

Binghamton, NY 13902-2047

All mail sent to the facility is inspected before being delivered to the inmate. Any mail containing contraband will be rejected and may result in criminal charges for the sender. Money orders may also be sent to the facility. The money received is not handed directly to the inmate; it is deposited into their commissary account, where they can access it as needed.