Greenburgh Criminal Court Records
Greenburgh criminal court records are managed through the Westchester County court system and the Greenburgh Town Court. Located in central Westchester County, Greenburgh has roughly 95,000 residents and includes several villages. Felony cases from Greenburgh go to Westchester County Court in White Plains. The Greenburgh Town Court handles misdemeanors, violations, and traffic matters committed in unincorporated parts of the town. For a statewide check, the OCA Criminal History Record Search costs $95 per name.
Greenburgh Overview
Where to Find Criminal Court Records in Greenburgh
Criminal records from Greenburgh are kept at two levels. The Greenburgh Town Court handles misdemeanors and violations. Felony cases go to Westchester County Court in White Plains. The charge level decides which court holds the file.
The Westchester County Courthouse is at 111 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, White Plains, NY 10601. Supreme and County Courts are managed by Chief Clerk Brian R. Butler. Call 914-824-5100 for information. Hours are 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM weekdays. The Westchester County Clerk maintains all felony case records as Clerk of the Courts.
| Court | Westchester County Court (Felonies) |
|---|---|
| Address | 111 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd White Plains, NY 10601 |
| Phone | (914) 824-5100 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| 9jd.westchester@nycourts.gov |
The Greenburgh Town Court handles lower-level criminal matters for the unincorporated areas of the town. Villages within Greenburgh may have their own village courts. Town courts keep their own files and operate as part of New York's unified court system. Contact the town court clerk for misdemeanor records.
The Westchester County District Attorney's Office in White Plains prosecutes all criminal cases from Greenburgh. The DA has specialized units for Special Victims, Economic Crimes, and Public Integrity. The Greenburgh Police Department maintains arrest records and incident reports, which are separate from court files.
Searching Greenburgh Criminal Court Records
You have several options for searching criminal records tied to Greenburgh.
The OCA Criminal History Record Search costs $95 per name. It covers all 62 counties and requires an exact name and date of birth match. Results come by email the next business day. Sealed records are excluded. Town court disposition data is limited, so some Greenburgh Town Court cases may not show up. Results are not certified.
WebCrims is free and shows pending criminal cases in Westchester County Court. The Ninth Judicial District courts are included. Search by name or case number. Updates happen four times daily. Closed cases leave the system. For closed case records, use CHRS or contact the County Clerk.
For in-person searches, visit the Westchester County Clerk in White Plains for felony records. Bring the defendant's name and any case details. Certified copies cost fees under CPLR 8019(f). For Greenburgh Town Court records, contact the town court clerk directly.
Criminal Record Sealing Laws
New York's sealing statutes control what criminal records are visible when searching Greenburgh cases.
CPL 160.50 automatically seals records when charges are dismissed or the defendant is acquitted. CPL 160.55 covers sealing of certain violation convictions after ten years without new arrests. CPL 160.58 allows sealing of up to two convictions for eligible people who have waited ten years from sentencing or release.
CPL 160.59, the Clean Slate law effective in 2024, automatically seals eligible misdemeanors after three years and felonies after eight years. Violent felonies, sex offenses, and Class A felonies are not included. This law will gradually seal many old Westchester County criminal records, including cases from Greenburgh Town Court.
Court records in New York are governed by Judiciary Law 255, not by FOIL. Requests for court records go directly to the court clerk. Police records from the Greenburgh Police Department are a separate matter and require a FOIL request to the department.
Check your own criminal history through DCJS. An "unsuppressed" report includes sealed records. Contact RecordReview@dcjs.ny.gov or call 518-457-9847.
Greenburgh Criminal Court Records Fees
The statewide CHRS runs $95 per name. Each alias or date of birth variation is an additional $95.
At the Westchester County Clerk's Office:
- Certificate of Disposition: $10 to $25
- Copy fees under CPLR 8019(f)
- Name search fees
- Certified copies carry extra charges
Pay by check or money order to the Westchester County Clerk. The Greenburgh Town Court may have its own fees for misdemeanor record copies. Call 914-824-5100 for the county clerk or contact the town court for their fee schedule.
Legal Help in Greenburgh
Legal Services of the Hudson Valley serves Greenburgh and Westchester County residents. They offer free legal aid to people who qualify based on income. The Westchester County Bar Association has a lawyer referral service for those who need a private attorney.
For record sealing help, a lawyer can file applications under CPL 160.50, 160.55, 160.58, or 160.59 depending on your case. The NYS Unified Court System website has self-help forms and guides. DCJS record reviews are available at 518-457-9847 or RecordReview@dcjs.ny.gov.
Westchester County Criminal Court Records
Greenburgh is in Westchester County. All felony criminal cases go through Westchester County Court in White Plains. The Ninth Judicial District oversees courts across the county. For full details on the county system and records access, visit the Westchester County page.
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