NYS Division of Criminal Justice Services

Overview

The New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) is a multi-function support agency that provides critical resources to law enforcement and the state’s criminal justice system. 🚓 Located in the Alfred E. Smith State Office Building, DCJS does not prosecute crimes but rather enhances public safety through training, technology, and data analysis. 📊 The agency is the central repository for New York’s criminal history records and manages the state’s Sex Offender Registry.

Records and Background Checks

Criminal History: Management of the state’s fingerprint-based criminal history records (RAP sheets) for employment, licensing, and personal review. 📝
Sex Offender Registry: Maintenance of the public registry to inform communities about the presence of designated offenders. ⚠️
Forensic Services: Oversight of the state’s DNA Databank and accreditation of forensic laboratories. 🧬

Law Enforcement Support

DCJS sets standards for police training and accreditation, ensuring professionalism across agencies. They also administer grant funding to improve the effectiveness of the criminal justice system. 👮‍♂️

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Category: Government Agencies Albany and State Agencies Albany

Address: 80 S Swan St
Albany
New York
12210
United States

Map Directions

Phone: +1 518-457-5837

Website

Year Founded: 1972

Mon:

9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Tue:

9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Wed:

9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Thu:

9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Fri:

9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Sat:

Closed

Sun:

Closed

Appointment & Visit Policy:

Walk-ins Welcome (Clerk Office / Counters)
By Appointment Only (Strict Policy)
E-Filing / Online Processing Available
Certified Interpreters Available

Payment Methods:

Personal Check
Money Order
Credit/Debit Cards

Parking, Transit & Accessibility:

Paid Parking Garage / Structure
Near Bus Route / Stop
Wheelchair Accessible Entrance
Elevators Available
ADA Compliant Restrooms

Security, Dress Code & Prohibited Items:

Airport-Style Screening (Metal Detectors)
Valid Photo ID Required for Entry
No Weapons (Firearms, Knives, Ammo)
Business / Professional Attire Required

Department Services & Divisions:

Office of Probation, Forensic Services, Public Safety, Funding, Sex Offender Registry

Permits, Licenses & Records:

Criminal History Record, Security Guard Training Certificate, Peace Officer Registry

Public Transit / Bus Lines:

Stop: Swan St & Washington Ave (Routes: 1, 6, 13, 18, 22, 905)

Jurisdiction Level:

Statewide (Serving the whole State)

NYS Division of Criminal Justice Services – Albany, NY

Overview