Press release
Consistent with precautions that are being initiated throughout the country to combat the spread of the Coronavirus, Genesee County Sheriff William A. Sheron, Jr. is requesting the public’s assistance in limiting walk-in traffic to the Sheriff’s Office located at 165 Park Road, Batavia, New York.
Records Division: please direct all requests for copies of reports, including accident reports, and background checks by phone (585-345-3000 Ext. 3560), fax (585-345-3089), email (Sheriff.Civil@co.genesee.ny.us) or online at https://co.genesee.ny.us/departments/sheriff/records.php
Your request will be responded to in an electronic format or by U.S. Mail.
Civil Division: please direct questions regarding payments, service of process, evictions and judgement payments by phone (585-345-3000 Ext. 3565), fax (585-345-3089), or e-mail (Sheriff.civil@co.genesee.ny.us). Civil payments can be made online at https://co.genesee.ny.us/departments/sheriff/civil.php
Animal Shelter: all business (including animal adoptions and turn ins) will be conducted by appointment only. Please call 585-343-6410.
Deputies and Investigators: in order to practice social distancing, where appropriate, complaints will be handled via phone (585-345-3000) or by electronic means. When responding to a resident’s home for a complaint, if possible, we are asking that conversations be conducted outside your home rather than inside.
As always, please dial 911 when you are in need of emergency assistance.
Genesee County Jail: visitation continues to be suspended until further notice.
The public’s cooperation is greatly appreciated as we all work through this pandemic situation