Inmate Search 🔍 | Rensselaer County Jail

Rensselaer County Jail is a minimum security jail which falls under jurisdiction of Rensselaer, NY. The jail is maintained and operated by sheriffs in Rensselaer County. Offenders from the Police and City jails are transferred to the jail after the paper work is done. They usually stay in the jail, until they are sentenced, acquitted or released on bail. It houses inmates on temporary hold, typically serving less than a year jail term. Most of the inmates in Rensselaer County Jail are convicted for misdemeanor offenses like driving under the influence, fighting/assault, theft etc. It provides basic amenities to the inmates like bathroom facility, 3 meals daily, education program and TV facility. It also provides work release program and other specialized services to the inmates.

Location

4000 Main Street
Troy, New York 12180

County

Rensselaer County

Phone Number

518-270-5448

Facility Type

County Jail

Website

www.rensco.com

Fax Number

518-270-5447

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q. How do I find out if someone is currently detained at Rensselaer County Jail?

Rensselaer County Jail maintains an online inmate list where one can find the list of detainees. The list is updated usually fairly frequently. To check the inmate roster please visit Rensselaer County Jail Sheriff Department website. If that doesn't work, another good way to find someone is to call the Troy police department at 518-270-5448 and find out about the inmate directly.

Q. What if you are not able to find the inmate in Rensselaer County Jail?

It means the inmate is transferred to nearby county jail or state prison facility or is released from jail. Check New York inmate search page for more details on how to search for an inmate in New York.

Q. What are the visitation rules of Rensselaer County Jail?

Any individual with valid government ID and who isn’t on felony probation is allowed to visit an inmate. Children below 18 years, must be accompanied by a legal guardian.
For more information one can call 518-270-5448.

Rensselaer County Jail Visitation Hours

Sunday	7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.	12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.	5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Monday	7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.	12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Tuesday	7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.	12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Wednesday	7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.	12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Thursday	7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.	12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Friday	7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.	12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.	5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Saturday	9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.	12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.	5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.