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Use the official court, custody, police-record, and statewide paths for Cattaraugus County, New York; jurisdiction limits are explained.
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Cattaraugus County public records: common questions
Where to search Cattaraugus County records
Cattaraugus County, New York court, custody, police, and statewide records are kept in separate systems. Start court research with County Clerk deeds, mortgages, motor vehicles, online records, fees, and contact information. Check current custody through Cattaraugus County official source (cattco.gov).
- Court casesCounty Clerk deeds, mortgages, motor vehicles, online records, fees, and contact information
- Current custodyCattaraugus County official source (cattco.gov)
- Statewide recordsUse the New York state-level source described below when available.
- Federal recordsFederal court and custody records are outside county systems and require a separate federal search.
Verified local details
These details were drawn from the official sources linked in this guide. Reconfirm addresses, contacts, schedules, fees, and other time-sensitive details with the responsible agency.
- The Cattaraugus County Clerk's Office is at 303 Court Street in Little Valley and lists phone number 716-938-2297.
- The County Clerk states that indexing for recorded documents is available online through a vendor portal, while document views and copies may require fees.
- The Cattaraugus County Sheriff's Office is at 301 Court Street in Little Valley; the county lists Eric Butler as Sheriff and the jail phone number as 716-938-9194.
- The Cattaraugus County Jail is described as a maximum-security 148-bed facility housing sentenced and unsentenced male and female prisoners.
- Cattaraugus County Court and Supreme Court are located at 303 Court Street in Little Valley, while Family Court is at 1 Leo Moss Drive in Olean.
- The county provides an online FOIL form for digital records and states that many County Clerk records, including court records and deeds or mortgages, must be requested through the Clerk's Office rather than the general FOIL process.
| Record type | Agency or source | Scope | Action | Last checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Court cases | County Clerk deeds, mortgages, motor vehicles, online records, fees, and contact information | County or local | Open source | |
| Jail and custody | Cattaraugus County official source (cattco.gov) | County or local | Open source | |
| Police and incident records | Sheriff, jail, records, warrants, civil-process, and communications contacts | County or local | Open source | |
| Police and incident records | Cattaraugus County FOIL public-record request form and access procedure | County or local | Open source | |
| Court cases | Cattaraugus County official source (nycourts.gov) | County or local | Open source |
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Records for Cattaraugus County are held by more than one agency. This guide maps the local systems that answer different questions, from court filings and municipal cases to custody, police, and statewide records. Cattaraugus County has 75,390 residents (2025 estimate). The source map below identifies the relevant local courts and agencies. Offices and online systems change, so confirm details with the agency before relying on a record.
Quick facts
- County-equivalent identity
- 36-009
- Population
- 75,390 residents (2025 estimate)
- Local detail
- The Cattaraugus County Clerk's Office is at 303 Court Street in Little Valley and lists phone number 716-938-2297.
- Local detail
- The County Clerk states that indexing for recorded documents is available online through a vendor portal, while document views and copies may require fees.
- Local detail
- The Cattaraugus County Sheriff's Office is at 301 Court Street in Little Valley; the county lists Eric Butler as Sheriff and the jail phone number as 716-938-9194.
- Local detail
- The Cattaraugus County Jail is described as a maximum-security 148-bed facility housing sentenced and unsentenced male and female prisoners.
- Local detail
- Cattaraugus County Court and Supreme Court are located at 303 Court Street in Little Valley, while Family Court is at 1 Leo Moss Drive in Olean.
- Local detail
- The county provides an online FOIL form for digital records and states that many County Clerk records, including court records and deeds or mortgages, must be requested through the Clerk's Office rather than the general FOIL process.
What is specific about this local guide
- Local detail: The Cattaraugus County Clerk's Office is at 303 Court Street in Little Valley and lists phone number 716-938-2297.
- Local detail: The County Clerk states that indexing for recorded documents is available online through a vendor portal, while document views and copies may require fees.
- Local detail: The Cattaraugus County Sheriff's Office is at 301 Court Street in Little Valley; the county lists Eric Butler as Sheriff and the jail phone number as 716-938-9194.
How do I search a Cattaraugus County Court or Supreme Court case?
For Cattaraugus County, start with County Clerk deeds, mortgages, motor vehicles, online records, fees, and contact information and Sheriff, jail, records, warrants, civil-process, and communications contacts, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. How do I search a Cattaraugus County Court or Supreme Court case depends on the record type and jurisdiction. Court schedules, judges, clerks, local rules, and case-access procedures may change and should be confirmed with the New York Unified Court System.
Which Cattaraugus County court handles a felony, misdemeanor, civil, family, or probate matter?
For Cattaraugus County, start with County Clerk deeds, mortgages, motor vehicles, online records, fees, and contact information and Sheriff, jail, records, warrants, civil-process, and communications contacts, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. Which Cattaraugus County court handles a felony, misdemeanor, civil, family, or probate matter depends on the record type and jurisdiction. Court schedules, judges, clerks, local rules, and case-access procedures may change and should be confirmed with the New York Unified Court System.
How do I contact the Cattaraugus County Clerk for a deed, mortgage, or court record?
For Cattaraugus County, start with County Clerk deeds, mortgages, motor vehicles, online records, fees, and contact information and Sheriff, jail, records, warrants, civil-process, and communications contacts, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. How do I contact the Cattaraugus County Clerk for a deed, mortgage, or court record depends on the record type and jurisdiction. Court schedules, judges, clerks, local rules, and case-access procedures may change and should be confirmed with the New York Unified Court System.
How do I check custody status or visitation rules at the Cattaraugus County Jail?
For Cattaraugus County, start with County Clerk deeds, mortgages, motor vehicles, online records, fees, and contact information and Sheriff, jail, records, warrants, civil-process, and communications contacts, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. How do I check custody status or visitation rules at the Cattaraugus County Jail depends on the record type and jurisdiction. Court schedules, judges, clerks, local rules, and case-access procedures may change and should be confirmed with the New York Unified Court System.
How do I post bail or deposit money for a Cattaraugus County inmate?
For Cattaraugus County, start with County Clerk deeds, mortgages, motor vehicles, online records, fees, and contact information and Sheriff, jail, records, warrants, civil-process, and communications contacts, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. How do I post bail or deposit money for a Cattaraugus County inmate depends on the record type and jurisdiction. Court schedules, judges, clerks, local rules, and case-access procedures may change and should be confirmed with the New York Unified Court System.
How do I submit a Cattaraugus County FOIL request?
For Cattaraugus County, start with County Clerk deeds, mortgages, motor vehicles, online records, fees, and contact information and Sheriff, jail, records, warrants, civil-process, and communications contacts, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. How do I submit a Cattaraugus County FOIL request depends on the record type and jurisdiction. Court schedules, judges, clerks, local rules, and case-access procedures may change and should be confirmed with the New York Unified Court System.
Does my case belong in Olean City Court, Salamanca City Court, or a town or village court?
For Cattaraugus County, start with County Clerk deeds, mortgages, motor vehicles, online records, fees, and contact information and Sheriff, jail, records, warrants, civil-process, and communications contacts, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. Does my case belong in Olean City Court, Salamanca City Court, or a town or village court depends on the record type and jurisdiction. Court schedules, judges, clerks, local rules, and case-access procedures may change and should be confirmed with the New York Unified Court System.
Where are Cattaraugus County Family Court and Surrogate's Court located?
For Cattaraugus County, start with County Clerk deeds, mortgages, motor vehicles, online records, fees, and contact information and Sheriff, jail, records, warrants, civil-process, and communications contacts, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. Where are Cattaraugus County Family Court and Surrogate's Court located depends on the record type and jurisdiction. Court schedules, judges, clerks, local rules, and case-access procedures may change and should be confirmed with the New York Unified Court System.
Cattaraugus County criminal and court records
Start with County Clerk deeds, mortgages, motor vehicles, online records, fees, and contact information for the official Cattaraugus County court path. County: The reviewed official pages do not provide a complete neighboring-county or parcel-boundary description. Use Cattaraugus County Real Property and GIS resources for address-level boundaries. Court: Cattaraugus County courts are in New York's 8th Judicial District. County and Supreme Courts are based in Little Valley, Family Court is based in Olean, and Surrogate's Court is based in Little Valley.
Municipal courts and nearby local records
Municipal and local court coverage is separate from the county trial-court path. Custody: The Cattaraugus County Sheriff's Office operates the county jail in Little Valley. The jail provides custody, visitation, bail, inmate-mail, and inmate-fund services. Municipal: The New York Courts directory separately identifies Olean City Court and Salamanca City Court, in addition to town and village courts. Municipal court jurisdiction depends on the specific city, town, or village.
Cattaraugus County jail and custody information
For current custody information, start with Sheriff, jail, records, warrants, civil-process, and communications contacts. Court schedules, judges, clerks, local rules, and case-access procedures may change and should be confirmed with the New York Unified Court System.
Police and incident records
Request a police or incident record from the sheriff or municipal police agency that created it. The jail page provides facility and visitation information but does not establish a complete historical booking or release archive.
New York statewide record sources
Statewide New York sources are separate from Cattaraugus County local records. Do not treat a statewide search as a complete county docket, jail roster, or police-record database.
Cities and local search areas
The relevant local courts and agencies may serve different incorporated municipalities, so confirm the filing locality before relying on a record.
Nearby New York county pages
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Official Cattaraugus County and New York record sources
For an official starting point, use Cattaraugus County FOIL public-record request form and access procedure. Confirm current access rules, fees, contacts, and jurisdiction with the responsible agency.
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