Official Columbia County Contacts

This privately run reference site is not a government office. It cannot confirm custody, release anyone, accept bond, or obtain official booking records. Contact the responsible agency directly for those actions.


Custody and Records Contacts

Columbia County Sheriff’s Office / Public Safety Facility
85 Industrial Tract
Hudson, NY 12534-1500
Administration: 518-828-0601
Records-access questions: 518-828-0601 ext. 1415
Corrections/Jail: 518-828-3324
24-hour Communications: 518-828-3344
FOIL inspection and copying: Monday through Friday, excluding legal holidays, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. by appointment.

The Sheriff’s FOIL form must be mailed or delivered in person. The office does not accept that request by email or fax. Use the route that matches the office holding the record.

  • For an arrest blotter, record request, or agency-held photo question, start with the county records hub.
  • For a custody alert, use New York VINE at 1-888-846-3469; it is not a photo service.
  • For a warrant-related court question, see the agency and court contacts on Most Wanted.
  • For a final local case result, ask the Hudson City Court or Columbia County Court clerk about the case file or certificate of disposition.
  • For a state-prison location, use the official New York DOCCS inmate lookup.
  • For federal criminal or immigration custody, use the official BOP locator or ICE Online Detainee Locator.