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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 County jail capacity, custody, visitation, bail, inmate mail, and deposits.

Court casesCounty Clerk deeds, mortgages, motor vehicles, online records, fees, and contact information
Current custodyCounty jail capacity, custody, visitation, bail, inmate mail, and deposits
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.

Cattaraugus County official record-source actions
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	August 18, 2026
Jail and custody	County jail capacity, custody, visitation, bail, inmate mail, and deposits	County or local	Open source	August 24, 2026
Police and incident records	Sheriff, jail, records, warrants, civil-process, and communications contacts	County or local	Open source	August 20, 2026
Court cases	Cattaraugus County Court location, jurisdiction, judges, clerk, and records contacts	County or local	Open source	Not yet published
Police and incident records	Cattaraugus County official source (cattco.gov)	County or local	Open source	August 20, 2026

How this guide is maintained: This matrix only republishes government and agency destinations supported by the researched guide or its reviewed county source registry. Page updated August 24, 2026. Agency sites and coverage can change, so confirm current rules with the source. Read our county source-review and correction policy.

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?

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. Open Cattaraugus County Court location, jurisdiction, judges, clerk, and records contacts for the court's current case-search and document-access instructions.

Which Cattaraugus County court handles a felony, misdemeanor, civil, family, or probate matter?

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. Check Cattaraugus County Court location, jurisdiction, judges, clerk, and records contacts to confirm the filing court, venue, and case type before relying on a search.

How do I contact the Cattaraugus County Clerk for a deed, mortgage, or court record?

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. Open County Clerk deeds, mortgages, motor vehicles, online records, fees, and contact information for the court's current case-search and document-access instructions.

How do I check custody status or visitation rules at the Cattaraugus County Jail?

The reviewed official sources for Cattaraugus County do not identify complete visitation, release, booking, and medical-record procedures. Use County jail capacity, custody, visitation, bail, inmate mail, and deposits for the detention agency's current visitation, booking, release, and records procedures.

How do I post bail or deposit money for a Cattaraugus County inmate?

The reviewed Cattaraugus County detention source provides direct procedure guidance. Use County jail capacity, custody, visitation, bail, inmate mail, and deposits for the detention agency's current visitation, booking, release, and records procedures.

How do I submit a Cattaraugus County FOIL request?

No reviewed official source for Cattaraugus County establishes one response-time and fee rule covering every county agency. Use Cattaraugus County FOIL public-record request form and access procedure for current submission instructions, fees, and response rules.

Does my case belong in Olean City Court, Salamanca City Court, or a town or village court?

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. Open Cattaraugus County Court location, jurisdiction, judges, clerk, and records contacts for the court's current case-search and document-access instructions.

Where are Cattaraugus County Family Court and Surrogate's Court located?

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. Check Cattaraugus County Court location, jurisdiction, judges, clerk, and records contacts to confirm the filing court, venue, and case type before relying on a search.

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.

Official Cattaraugus County and New York record sources

For an official starting point, use County Clerk deeds, mortgages, motor vehicles, online records, fees, and contact information. Confirm current access rules, fees, contacts, and jurisdiction with the responsible agency.

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Prefer an official source? For an official starting point, use County Clerk deeds, mortgages, motor vehicles, online records, fees, and contact information. Confirm current access rules, fees, contacts, and jurisdiction with the responsible agency.

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