Clarkstown Criminal Court Records Lookup
Clarkstown criminal court records are managed through the Rockland County court system and the Clarkstown Town Court. With roughly 86,000 residents, Clarkstown is the largest town in Rockland County. Felony cases from Clarkstown go to Rockland County Court in New City. The Clarkstown Town Court handles misdemeanors, violations, and traffic offenses committed within town limits. You can search pending cases through WebCrims or pay $95 for a statewide criminal history check through the OCA.
Clarkstown Overview
Where to Find Criminal Court Records in Clarkstown
Criminal records from Clarkstown sit in two places. Felonies go to Rockland County Court. Misdemeanors and violations stay in Clarkstown Town Court. The severity of the charge determines which court has the file.
The Rockland County Courthouse is at 1 South Main Street, New City, NY 10956. The Chief Clerk for Supreme and County Courts is Scott E. Wallace. Phone is 845-638-5410. Hours are 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM weekdays. The Rockland County Clerk maintains felony case files as Clerk of the Supreme and County Courts.
| Court | Rockland County Court (Felonies) |
|---|---|
| Address | 1 South Main Street New City, NY 10956 |
| Phone | (845) 638-5410 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| 9jd.rockland@nycourts.gov |
The Clarkstown Town Court handles misdemeanor criminal cases, traffic matters, and violations for the town. Town courts keep their own records and are part of New York's unified court system. If a felony starts in Clarkstown Town Court, it transfers to Rockland County Court after the preliminary hearing. Contact the town court clerk for misdemeanor records.
The Rockland County District Attorney's Office in New City prosecutes all criminal cases in the county, including those from Clarkstown. The DA works with the Clarkstown Police Department on investigations. The Clarkstown Police Department maintains its own arrest records and incident reports, which are separate from court files and require a FOIL request.
How to Search Clarkstown Criminal Court Records
There are several ways to search criminal records for Clarkstown cases.
The OCA Criminal History Record Search costs $95 per name. It covers all 62 counties. You need the full name and exact date of birth. Results come by email the next business day. Sealed records are excluded. Town court data is limited in CHRS, so some Clarkstown Town Court dispositions may be missing. Results are not certified.
WebCrims shows pending cases with upcoming court dates. Rockland County is in the Ninth Judicial District, and its County Court cases may appear in WebCrims. Search by name or case number. Data updates four times daily. Closed cases are not available through WebCrims.
For in-person searches, visit the Rockland County Clerk in New City. Bring the defendant's name and any case numbers you have. Certified copies carry fees under CPLR 8019(f). For Clarkstown Town Court misdemeanor records, contact the town court clerk directly.
Access to court records falls under Judiciary Law 255. Requests go directly to the court clerk who has the records. Police records from Clarkstown are handled separately through FOIL.
Criminal Record Sealing Laws
New York's record sealing statutes affect what criminal records from Clarkstown are publicly available.
CPL 160.50 automatically seals records when a case is dismissed or the defendant is found not guilty. CPL 160.55 allows sealing of certain violation convictions after ten years without new arrests. CPL 160.58 permits sealing of up to two convictions for eligible people with a ten-year wait from sentencing or release. These statutes require specific conditions to be met before sealing is granted.
CPL 160.59, the Clean Slate law, took effect in 2024. It automatically seals eligible misdemeanors after three years and felonies after eight years. Violent felonies, sex offenses, and Class A felonies are excluded from automatic sealing. This law will affect many old Rockland County criminal records, including cases from Clarkstown.
To review your own criminal history, contact DCJS at 518-457-9847 or RecordReview@dcjs.ny.gov. An "unsuppressed" report shows all records including sealed matters.
Clarkstown Criminal Court Records Fees
The statewide CHRS is $95 per name. Aliases each add another $95.
At the Rockland County Clerk's Office:
- Certificate of Disposition: $10 to $25
- Copy fees under CPLR 8019(f)
- Search fees for name lookups
- Certified copies carry extra charges
Pay by check or money order to the Rockland County Clerk. The Clarkstown Town Court may charge its own fees for misdemeanor record copies. Call 845-638-5410 for county clerk fees or contact the town court for local fees.
Legal Resources in Clarkstown
Legal Aid Society of Rockland County provides free legal help to income-eligible residents. The Rockland County Bar Association has a lawyer referral service. For record sealing matters, a criminal defense attorney can file the right papers under CPL 160.50, 160.55, 160.58, or 160.59.
The NYS Unified Court System website has self-help forms and guides. The Ninth Judicial District office can direct you to the right court for your records request. DCJS handles personal record reviews at 518-457-9847.
Rockland County Criminal Court Records
Clarkstown is in Rockland County. All felony cases go to Rockland County Court in New City. The Ninth Judicial District covers Rockland and nearby counties. For a full guide to the county court system, visit the Rockland County page.
Nearby Cities
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