Monroe County Jail Inmate Search & Roster 2026

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Monroe County, New York Custody Guide

Find Monroe County Jail Inmates, Bookings and Release Records

Use the official Monroe County Sheriff records to check whether someone is currently held in the Rochester jail system, find an MCJ number, review the daily roster or census, see recent admissions and releases, and identify the correct next step for visitation, court information, money or property.

This page covers Monroe County, New York. The Sheriff operates the Monroe County Jail at 130 South Plymouth Avenue in Rochester and separately identifies the Andrew P. Meloni: STAR Academy at the Monroe Correctional Facility.

Open Official Inmate Information Monroe County Jail Bureau Request a Jail Visit Custody & Legal Resources
Facility Monroe County Jail
Location Rochester, New York
Inmate information 585-753-4300
Visitation 585-753-4000
Roster update Mon–Fri
Start here before calling the jail

Which Monroe County Jail Record Should You Check?

The Sheriff publishes several different custody reports. They are not interchangeable. Choose the one that matches the question you are trying to answer.

Incarcerated Individual Roster Start here when you know the person’s name and need to determine whether the individual appears in the Sheriff’s current published custody list.
Incarcerated Individual Census Use the census when you want a current facility snapshot and need to review individuals presently recorded in custody.
Received Report Check this when someone was arrested recently and may have entered Monroe County custody after the last roster you reviewed.
Released Report Use this when a person disappeared from the current roster and you want to determine whether a recent release was recorded.
Update schedule: The Monroe County Sheriff states that its incarcerated-individual roster and census are updated daily Monday through Friday. Weekend or very recent custody activity may therefore require a phone confirmation.

Choose What You Need to Do

Confirm someone is in jail Check the current roster and census, then compare the full name and identifying information.
Find a recent booking Review the Received Report when an arrest occurred recently or the individual has not appeared on the current roster yet.
Check whether someone left custody Review the Released Report and then verify the court or custody status if the person no longer appears.
Schedule a visit Confirm the inmate ID and facility first, then submit the official visitation request or call Jail Visits.
Send commissary money Confirm the incarcerated individual before using Access Corrections online, by phone or through a jail lobby kiosk.
Find the next court step Use the jail record for custody verification, then use the appropriate New York court record or defense attorney for the court case.

Jump Directly to Your Monroe County Jail Task

Inmate Search Roster vs Census Verify Identity Booking Flow Record Fields No Result? Facilities Visitation Video Visits Send Money Mail & Photos Inmate Property Court Information Legal Help Jail Programs Location & Map 10 FAQs

Roster, Census, Received and Released Reports Explained

Official Report Use It For Important Limitation
Roster Finding an incarcerated individual in the current published jail roster. A newly booked or recently released person may require another report or phone verification.
Census Reviewing a current custody snapshot. It is a custody report, not a complete criminal-court docket.
Received Report Checking people recently received into Sheriff custody. Admission does not establish guilt or the final outcome of the case.
Released Report Identifying people recently released from custody. Release does not necessarily mean the criminal case ended.
Presumption of innocence: A booking, charge or jail entry is not a conviction. Charges can be amended, dismissed or resolved later through the court system.

Six Details to Verify Before Acting on an Inmate Record

Full name Match spelling.
MCJ number Save the identifier.
Date of birth Confirm when shown.
Admission date Compare the arrest timeline.
Facility Jail or STAR Academy.
Status Current, received or released.
Common-name warning: Never send money, arrange transportation, contact a bondsman or share private information based only on a matching name.

What Happens Between Arrest and Release?

1 Arrest or warrant A law-enforcement agency takes the person into custody.
2 Booking Identity, charges and intake information are processed.
3 Arraignment The court addresses the case and determines the applicable release or custody conditions.
4 Custody continues The person may remain in jail while the case continues or while serving a local sentence.
5 Release or transfer The person may be released, transferred or moved according to a court or correctional decision.
Do not use the roster as a court order: The jail report tells you about custody. The court record controls court dates, case disposition and judicial orders.

How to Read a Monroe County Jail Record

Field What It Tells You What to Do Next
Name The identity used in the Sheriff’s custody record. Match spelling and other identifiers.
MCJ / inmate number A jail-specific identifier for the incarcerated individual. Use it when arranging visits or asking jail staff for information.
Admission / received date When the person entered the reported custody period. Compare with arrest and arraignment timing.
Facility Where the person is recorded as housed. Confirm before visiting or delivering property.
Charge information The alleged offense or custody basis shown in the record. Verify the current case through the court because charges can change.
Release information That jail custody ended or changed according to the report. Check whether court dates, supervision or other obligations remain.

Person Not Showing on the Monroe County Jail Roster?

Very recent arrest Check the Received Report and allow for intake processing before assuming the person is not in custody.
Weekend timing The Sheriff says the roster and census are updated Monday through Friday. Call when a weekend custody question is urgent.
Name variation Try the complete legal surname, hyphenated versions and alternate spellings.
Recent release Open the Released Report when a previously visible person is missing.
Transfer The person may have moved to another local, state or federal facility.
Different Monroe County This article covers Monroe County, New York. Verify the state if the arrest occurred elsewhere.
“I am trying to confirm the custody status of __________, date of birth __________. The arrest or expected admission was around __________. Can you confirm whether this person is currently in Monroe County Sheriff custody and provide the MCJ number if publicly available?”

Monroe County Jail and STAR Academy Are Different Locations

Monroe County Jail 130 South Plymouth Avenue
Rochester, NY 14614

Administration / inmate information:
585-753-4300

Visiting:
585-753-4000
Andrew P. Meloni: STAR Academy 750 East Henrietta Road
Rochester, NY 14623

The Sheriff identifies this facility separately from the downtown Monroe County Jail. Confirm the person’s housing location before visiting or handling property.
Facility check first: A custody record can be correct while your intended visit location is wrong. Confirm housing before traveling.

Monroe County Jail In-Person Visitation

The Sheriff publishes weekday social-visitation sessions. Visitors should confirm the current schedule before traveling because housing, security or operational needs can affect availability.

8:15 AM Weekday slot
9:15 AM Weekday slot
10:15 AM Weekday slot
11:15 AM Weekday slot
1:15 PM Weekday slot
2:15 PM Weekday slot
Confirm the incarcerated individual first. Save the legal name, inmate ID or MCJ number and current housing location.
Request the visit seven days ahead. The Sheriff schedules visits one week in advance—Monday for the following Monday, Tuesday for the following Tuesday and so on.
Use the online visitation form. The official form requests the incarcerated individual’s last name, first name, inmate ID, date of birth and visitor information.
Or call Jail Visits. Call 585-753-4000. The current Sheriff FAQ lists scheduling hours Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m.–12:15 p.m. and 1:30 p.m.–3:00 p.m., or until appointments are filled.
Arrive 30 minutes early. The Sheriff requires visitors to check in with the lobby deputy before the scheduled session.
Bring acceptable identification. Adults need valid government-issued photo identification.
Follow the dress and security rules. Leave prohibited jewelry, food, liquids, watches, belts, scarves, hoodies and other restricted items secured outside the visitation area or in provided lockers.
Current-rule conflict check: Some older Sheriff material refers to possible walk-in visitation, while the current incarcerated-individual information page states there are no walk-in visits. Use the current visitation form or call 585-753-4000 before traveling.

Open the official Monroe County Jail visitation request form.

Video Visitation Through Securus

Create an approved visitor account The Sheriff directs remote visitors to Securus. Registration and security approval are required.
Adult scheduler required The person scheduling the remote session must be at least 18 and remain present throughout the visit.
Government photo ID A current driver license, learner permit, non-driver ID or passport can be used for registration under the Sheriff’s current rules.
Restrictions: Co-defendants, witnesses who are parties to the incarcerated individual’s criminal case, and people with a valid order of protection against the incarcerated individual are prohibited from video visitation under the published Sheriff rules.

How to Send Money to a Monroe County Jail Inmate

The Sheriff uses Access Corrections for deposits to incarcerated individuals.

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Online or mobile app Access Corrections accepts supported Visa and Mastercard credit or debit cards through its website and mobile application.
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Deposit by phone Call Access Corrections at 1-866-345-1884. The Sheriff states bilingual English and Spanish agents are available 24/7.
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Lobby kiosk Kiosks are available in the jail visits lobby and jail property lobby and accept cash or supported cards.
Verify the inmate first. Match the legal name and jail identifier before sending funds.
Use the Sheriff’s official money route. Open the Jail Bureau page and locate “Sending Money to an Incarcerated Individual.”
Review the transaction total. Check any service charge before authorizing the deposit.
Save the confirmation. Keep the transaction number, amount, date and recipient details until the deposit is confirmed.
Scam protection: Never send gift cards, cryptocurrency or cash to someone claiming that payment is required to cancel a warrant or guarantee a release. Verify any money request through the jail or court.

Mail, Letters and Photographs

Mail rules are security-sensitive and can change, so confirm the current Sheriff policy before sending packages, publications or unusual materials.

Ordinary photographs The Sheriff states that photographs received through the Monroe County Jail mail system are photocopied for the incarcerated individual and the originals are stored with the person’s property.
Third-party photo vendors The Sheriff lists FreePrints, Walmart, Inmate Photos and Shutterfly as examples of third-party photo sources whose deliveries are inspected through the property room.
Before mailing: Confirm the incarcerated individual’s full legal name, MCJ/inmate number, housing location and the Sheriff’s current correspondence policy.

Inmate Property: What Families Should Do First

Confirm the facility Determine whether the incarcerated person is housed at the downtown jail or another Sheriff-operated location.
Ask before traveling Property-release procedures can depend on authorization, item type, housing and timing.
Bring identification Ask jail property staff what identification or authorization is required before pickup.
“I am calling about property for __________, MCJ/inmate number __________. Can you confirm the current property-release procedure, required identification, available pickup times and whether the incarcerated individual must authorize the release first?”

How to Find the Next Court Date After an Inmate Search

The jail roster confirms custody; it does not replace New York’s criminal-court record.

Copy the defendant’s legal name. Use the spelling shown in the custody record.
Save available case or charge information. This helps distinguish multiple court cases involving similar names.
Use New York WebCrims for supported criminal cases. New York Courts states that WebCrims can be searched by defendant name or docket number for available active criminal cases.
Do not expect every record to appear. WebCrims does not show warrants, sealed cases or finished cases.
Verify the exact court. Rochester City Court, town or village court, Monroe County Court and Supreme Court are separate courts.
Ask defense counsel when timing is critical. Attorneys can verify adjournments, release conditions and case-specific instructions that may not yet appear on a public screen.
Recent local change: Monroe County launched a Centralized Arraignment Part Court in 2025 to centralize certain arraignments and speed access to legal representation.

Programs Available Inside Monroe County Jail

The Sheriff’s Jail Bureau describes educational, treatment, counseling, religious and re-entry services for sentenced and unsentenced incarcerated individuals.

Education and law library Legal research resources are available through tablets, with staff support for material not available through the digital application.
Chemical-dependency services Jail programming includes counseling and treatment designed to address substance-use and related behavioral issues.
Medication Assisted Treatment The Sheriff states MAT is available to sentenced and unsentenced incarcerated individuals who request the service and qualify through program assessment.
Religious services Chaplain services include multiple faith traditions and individual or group spiritual guidance.
Re-entry coordination Community organizations work with incarcerated individuals on post-release treatment and support referrals.
Program information The Jail Bureau lists rehabilitation-program contact information and current program descriptions on its official website.

What Families Should Do in the First 24 Hours

1. Confirm custody Check the roster, census and Received Report instead of relying on social media or second-hand messages.
2. Save the inmate ID Record the MCJ or inmate number and correct legal name.
3. Identify the court Determine where the arraignment or next criminal proceeding is being handled.
4. Confirm legal representation Ask whether private counsel, Public Defender, Conflict Defender or assigned counsel is handling the case.
5. Do not rush a money transfer Confirm the recipient before sending commissary funds or paying any legitimate court-directed obligation.
6. Schedule visitation correctly Verify the housing location and inmate ID before requesting a visit.

Monroe County Jail Address and Map

Monroe County Jail 130 South Plymouth Avenue
Rochester, NY 14614

Inmate information:
585-753-4300

Visiting:
585-753-4000

Sheriff main line:
585-753-4178
Before driving to the jail
  • Confirm the person is still in custody.
  • Confirm the housing facility.
  • Confirm your visit was approved.
  • Bring required government-issued identification.
  • Arrive at least 30 minutes before a scheduled visit.

Monroe County Jail Search Problems and What to Do

Problem Best Next Step Who to Contact
Arrest happened today Check the Received Report and allow for intake processing. Jail information
Name disappeared from roster Check the Released Report and confirm whether a transfer occurred. Jail information
Weekend arrest Remember that published roster/census updates are listed Monday through Friday. 585-753-4300
Two people have similar names Compare MCJ number, DOB, admission details and case information. Jail information / court
Need a court date Use WebCrims or contact the appropriate criminal court or attorney. Court / defense counsel
Visit request not confirmed Do not travel until the visit is confirmed. 585-753-4000
Money sent to wrong inmate Keep the receipt and immediately contact the payment provider. Access Corrections
Person may be in state prison Use the New York State DOCCS incarcerated-person lookup. NYS DOCCS

Official Monroe County Jail Resources

Roster, Census & Custody Reports Open the Sheriff’s current roster, census, Received Report and Released Report. Jail Bureau Facility contacts, visitation, money deposits, programs and jail services. Jail FAQ Current visitation and video-visitation rules. Visitation Form Request an in-person jail visit with inmate and visitor information. Custody & Legal Resources County links for jail custody, state corrections, federal custody and legal services. Public Defender Contact information for financially eligible criminal-defense clients.

Monroe County Jail Inmate Search FAQs

1. Where is the official Monroe County NY inmate roster?

The Monroe County Sheriff publishes the Incarcerated Individual Roster through its official incarcerated-individual information page. The same page also provides the census, Received Report and Released Report.

2. How often is the Monroe County Jail roster updated?

The Monroe County Sheriff states that the incarcerated-individual roster and census are updated daily Monday through Friday.

3. What if someone was arrested but is not on the roster yet?

Check the Received Report, verify the legal spelling of the name and call jail information at 585-753-4300 if the arrest was very recent or occurred during a weekend.

4. How do I know if an inmate was released?

Check the Sheriff’s Released Report. If the person no longer appears on the current roster, also confirm whether the individual was released or transferred.

5. Where is Monroe County Jail in Rochester?

Monroe County Jail is located at 130 South Plymouth Avenue, Rochester, New York 14614.

6. How do I schedule a Monroe County Jail visit?

Visits are scheduled seven days in advance. Use the Sheriff’s online visitation form or call Jail Visits at 585-753-4000 during the published scheduling hours.

7. How much visitation does an inmate receive?

The Sheriff states that incarcerated individuals housed at Monroe County Jail and Andrew P. Meloni: STAR Academy are permitted two one-hour social visits per week, subject to current facility rules and scheduling.

8. How do I send money to a Monroe County Jail inmate?

The Sheriff uses Access Corrections. Deposits can be made through the online or mobile service, by calling 1-866-345-1884, or through kiosks located in jail lobby areas.

9. Can the jail roster tell me the next court date?

The jail roster is primarily a custody record. Use the appropriate New York court resource, such as WebCrims for supported active criminal cases, or contact the defense attorney or court for the current court date.

10. Is a Monroe County jail booking proof of guilt?

No. A jail booking, custody record or criminal charge is not a conviction. A person is presumed innocent unless and until guilt is established through the legal process.

Independent Guide and Record-Accuracy Notice

This guide covers Monroe County, New York and is not affiliated with the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office, Monroe County Jail, Andrew P. Meloni: STAR Academy, New York State Unified Court System, Access Corrections, Securus or any law-enforcement agency.

Custody status can change at any time. Published rosters may not immediately reflect a new booking, court-ordered release, transfer, weekend event or data correction. Always confirm urgent custody, visitation, release and court information through the responsible official agency.

Names, charges and booking records describe allegations and custody events. They should not be interpreted as proof of guilt and should not be used for unlawful discrimination, harassment or eligibility decisions.

Editorial verification date: August 8, 2026.

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