New York State - Division of Criminal Justice Services

80 South Swan Street Albany, NY 12210 www.criminaljustice.ny.gov
Toll Free
800-262-3257

Main Phone
518-457-5837

Primary Services
Law Enforcement Records/Files, State Government Agencies/Departments

Description
A multi-function criminal justice support agency with a variety of responsibilities, including law enforcement training; collection and analysis of statewide crime data; maintenance of criminal history information and fingerprint files; administrative oversight of the state's DNA databank, in partnership with the New York State Police; funding and oversight of probation and community correction programs; administration of federal and state criminal justice funds; support of criminal justice-related agencies across the state; coordination of juvenile justice policy; and performance of background checks for employment and licensure.

Also administers the state's Sex Offender Registry, the Missing Persons Clearinghouse, and provides staff support to independently appointed commissions and councils, including the New York State Commission on Forensic Science, which monitors and accredits the state's forensic laboratories.

Hours
Monday-Friday, 8:30am-5pm.

Eligibility
Service Area: New York State.

Intake Process
Call for information.

Program Fees
Call for information.

Date of Official Change
Nov 17, 2020