Ulster County Police Blotter Lookup
Ulster County police blotter records are held by the Sheriff's Office, the Kingston Police Department, and other municipal agencies across this Hudson Valley county. Ulster County has about 181,000 residents. The Sheriff's Office in Kingston is the primary county law enforcement agency.
Ulster County Overview
Ulster County Sheriff's Office
The Ulster County Sheriff's Office at 380 Boulevard in Kingston is led by Sheriff Juan Figueroa. The office provides county-wide law enforcement, jail operations, civil process, emergency communications, records, court security, pistol permits, and marine patrol. The Sheriff runs 24/7 operations. Records Division staff can be reached at (845) 334-5200 during business hours.
The FOIL request form for Ulster County is at ulstercountyny.gov/foil-request-form. The form accepts online submissions and requires specific record descriptions, contact information, and fee acknowledgment. You can also email or mail requests to the Records Access Officer. The form notes appeal rights and a response timeline before you submit.
The Ulster County Clerk at 244 Fair Street in Kingston is Nina Postupack. Phone: (845) 340-3040. Hours: Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM. The Clerk maintains court records, criminal case files, land records, and business certificates. Microfilm archives are available. Copy services are at standard rates. FOIL requests for Clerk's Office records go through the Clerk's website.
| Sheriff's Office | 380 Boulevard, Kingston, NY 12401 |
|---|---|
| Sheriff Phone | (845) 334-5200 |
| FOIL Portal | ulstercountyny.gov - FOIL Form |
| County Clerk | 244 Fair Street, Kingston, NY 12401 |
| Clerk Phone | (845) 340-3040 |
| Website | ulstercountyny.gov - Sheriff |
How to Search Ulster County Police Blotter Records
Ulster County has the Sheriff's Office as the main county agency, along with municipal police departments in Kingston, New Paltz, Saugerties, and other municipalities. New York State Police Troop F has a barracks in Kingston. Each agency handles its own records. Know which one handled your incident before you file.
The online FOIL form at ulstercountyny.gov is the quickest way to start. Fill in the required fields and describe what you need. For more specific requests, you can also appear in person at the Sheriff's Office or mail a written request. Be as specific as possible about dates, locations, and persons involved.
The NYS Unified Court System's WebCrims database at nycourts.gov lets you search Ulster County criminal cases by name online. This shows case status, charges, and court dates for cases that reached the court system. For raw incident reports and arrest records, contact the arresting agency directly.
For State Police records, submit a FOIL request at troopers.ny.gov/foil-requests or mail to NY State Police, Central Record Bureau, 1220 Washington Avenue, Bldg. 22, Albany, NY 12226-2252. The fee is $15.00 per incident report for involved parties. Standard copy fees apply at 25 cents per page.
FOIL Requests for Ulster County Police Blotter
All Ulster County agencies follow New York's Freedom of Information Law at Public Officers Law Section 87. The Ulster County Legal Division at 244 Fair Street in Kingston processes FOIL appeals. Phone: (845) 340-3800. The County Attorney represents the Sheriff's Office and provides legal counsel on records access and compliance. FOIL compliance oversight is a stated function of the Legal Division.
The FOIL request form notes that agencies must acknowledge requests within five business days and provide or deny access within 20 business days under Public Officers Law Section 89. Fee waivers are available for public interest purposes. The form requires an acknowledgment of potential fees before submission. You can specify whether you want records electronically or in paper form.
The standard fee is 25 cents per page. No fee is charged for electronic records sent by email unless more than two hours of staff time is needed. No fee is charged for inspecting records in person. Agencies cannot charge for search time. Commercial requesters may face additional fees. All denials must be in writing with a specific statutory citation.
Note: The Ulster County Jail at 380 Boulevard in Kingston is operated by the Sheriff's Office. Phone: (845) 334-5200. Inmate records and booking information are available. Visitation is by appointment. The jail handles inmate communications and manages rehabilitation programs.
Ulster County Police Blotter Records
Police blotter records in Ulster County come from the Sheriff and municipal agencies. The basic blotter shows incident date, time, type, location, and persons involved. Arrest records show charges, jurisdictions, and booking information. More detailed reports may include investigative materials that are partially or fully exempt from FOIL.
The Ulster County Clerk holds court records for criminal and civil cases. The Clerk maintains records per NYS retention guidelines. Microfilm archives cover older cases. Copy services are at standard rates. Court records can be inspected in person at 244 Fair Street during business hours. Online searches through WebCrims are also available.
Annual crime statistics for Ulster County are published by DCJS at criminaljustice.ny.gov. Data includes violent crime, property crime, drug offenses, DWI arrests, and domestic violence incidents. The Ulster County Comptroller maintains financial records and audit reports for the Sheriff's Office that are also available through FOIL or online.
Official Ulster County Resources
Legal Resources in Ulster County
The Ulster County Sheriff at (845) 334-5200 handles law enforcement records. The County Clerk at (845) 340-3040 covers court files. The Legal Division at (845) 340-3800 processes FOIL appeals. All three offices are in Kingston.
Legal Services of the Hudson Valley serves Ulster County and can help low-income residents with records access and related legal issues. The NYS Committee on Open Government at opengovernment.ny.gov provides free FOIL guidance and advisory opinions. Their office at One Commerce Plaza in Albany offers records inspection by appointment Monday through Friday. For criminal history record searches, NYS OCA charges $95.00 per name at 25 Beaver Street in New York. DCJS reviews are $14.25 for residents at (518) 457-9847.
Cities in Ulster County
Ulster County has several communities but none meets the qualifying population threshold for a dedicated page on this site. The City of Kingston has its own police department. All other police blotter records in the county go through the Sheriff's Office or the NYS Police Troop F barracks in Kingston.
Nearby Counties
Ulster County is in the Hudson Valley. These bordering counties have their own law enforcement records systems.