Sheriff Records

Accident Reports Online: $14.00

Accident reports may be obtained online 24/7 and will be uploaded within approximately five business days from the date of the accident. Please visit CrashDocs.org to request an accident report using the report number, accident date and last name.  Downloads are available in PDF or TIFF format.

Criminal Background Check: $10.00

Please keep in mind that this background check is only for records on file at the Genesee County Sheriff’s Office.  It will not include records from any other agencies (ie: NYS Troopers, City of Batavia Police Department, etc.)

To release a copy of your background records, you must first complete an Authorization for Release of Information(PDF, 125KB) form. Please allow approximately 7-10 business days for your request to be completed.

For a more extensive background check to include all law enforcement agencies in New York State through the Division of Criminal Justice Services, go to www.criminaljustice.ny.gov  or call 1-800-262-3257.  Read this website carefully for complete instructions.

Federal “Identity History Summary Check”, go to www.fbi.gov/about-us/cjis/identity-history-summary-checks or call the CJIS Division, Clarksburg, West Virginia at 1-304-625-5590

Other Reports (Up To 2 Pages): $5.00 (Each Additional Page) $.25

Photo CD: $30.00

FOIL (Freedom of Information Law) Request (Per Page) $.25

If you wish to request a copy of records under the Freedom of Information Act, an Application For Public Access to Records(PDF, 2MB) must be completed. The Records Access Officer will review your request, and you will be contacted within approximately five business days with the total number of pages and cost of your request for payment.

To find an online form please visit this link.

Records Division

Copies of reports, including accident reports, may be requested in person or by contacting the: 

Genesee County Sheriff’s Office

165 Park Road, Batavia, New York 14020

Phone: (585) 345-3000 Ext. 3560

FAX: (585) 345-3089