Find Criminal Court Records in New Rochelle
New Rochelle criminal court records are held by the Westchester County Clerk and the New Rochelle City Court. Felony cases from New Rochelle go to the Westchester County Court in White Plains. Misdemeanors, violations, and traffic offenses stay in New Rochelle City Court. With about 80,000 residents, New Rochelle is one of the larger cities in Westchester County. You can search pending cases through WebCrims or pay $95 for a statewide criminal history check through the OCA. For certified copies or complete case files, contact the Westchester County Clerk or the New Rochelle City Court clerk directly.
New Rochelle Overview
Where to Find Criminal Court Records in New Rochelle
Criminal court records from New Rochelle are split between two courts. Felonies go to Westchester County Court in White Plains. Misdemeanors stay in New Rochelle City Court. You need to know the charge level to find the right court.
The Westchester County Courthouse is at 111 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, White Plains, NY 10601. The Chief Clerk for Supreme and County Courts is Brian R. Butler. Phone is 914-824-5100. Hours are 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday. The County Clerk maintains all felony case files for crimes committed anywhere in Westchester County, including New Rochelle.
| 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 |
New Rochelle City Court handles misdemeanor criminal cases, traffic violations, and civil matters within city limits. The court operates under the Ninth Judicial District. Records of arraignments, hearings, and sentences are kept at the city court. Contact the court clerk's office for copies.
The Westchester County District Attorney's Office in White Plains prosecutes all criminal cases from New Rochelle. The DA has specialized units for Special Victims, Economic Crimes, and Public Integrity. The New Rochelle Police Department maintains its own arrest records and incident reports, which are separate from court records and subject to FOIL.
How to Search New Rochelle Criminal Court Records
Multiple search options exist for finding criminal court records from New Rochelle cases.
The statewide Criminal History Record Search through OCA costs $95 per name. You must provide the full name and exact date of birth. Results are emailed the next business day. Sealed records are excluded. The results are not certified. If you need official proof of how a case ended, you must get a Certificate of Disposition from the court.
WebCrims shows pending cases with future court dates. Westchester County Court cases appear in this free system. You can search by defendant name or case number. The system updates four times a day. Closed cases are not in WebCrims.
For in-person searches, visit the Westchester County Clerk in White Plains for felony records. For New Rochelle City Court misdemeanor records, contact the city court clerk directly. Bring the defendant's name and case numbers if you have them. Certified copies carry fees under CPLR 8019(f).
Court records access in New York falls under Judiciary Law 255. Requests go directly to the court clerk, not through FOIL. You must describe the specific records you want. Police records from the New Rochelle Police Department are a separate request under FOIL to the police department.
Criminal Record Sealing in New Rochelle
New York's sealing laws affect what shows up when you search criminal court records from New Rochelle. Several sections of the Criminal Procedure Law control when records can be sealed.
CPL 160.50 automatically seals records when a case is dismissed or the person is found not guilty. This includes ACDs. CPL 160.55 lets people apply to seal certain violation convictions after ten years without new arrests. CPL 160.58 covers sealing of up to two convictions for eligible individuals who have stayed clean for ten years after sentencing or release.
The Clean Slate law, CPL 160.59, took effect in 2024 and automatically seals eligible convictions. Misdemeanors seal three years after the sentence is done. Felonies seal after eight years. Violent felonies and sex offenses do not qualify. This law will seal many old Westchester County criminal records over time.
If you need to check your own record, DCJS offers record reviews. An "unsuppressed" report shows all records, including sealed ones. Contact RecordReview@dcjs.ny.gov or call 518-457-9847.
New Rochelle Criminal Court Records Fees
The statewide CHRS costs $95 per name. Each alias counts as a separate search.
At the Westchester County Clerk's Office in White Plains:
- Certificate of Disposition: $10 to $25
- Copy fees per CPLR 8019(f)
- Search fees for name-based lookups
- Certified copies cost more than plain copies
Pay by check or money order to the Westchester County Clerk. Call 914-824-5100 to confirm fees and accepted payment. New Rochelle City Court may have its own fee schedule for misdemeanor records. Contact both offices if you are not sure which court has the records you need.
Legal Resources in New Rochelle
Legal Services of the Hudson Valley serves the New Rochelle area. They provide free legal aid to income-eligible residents for various matters including criminal record issues. The Westchester County Bar Association runs a lawyer referral service that can connect you with a criminal defense attorney.
The NYS Unified Court System website has forms and self-help guides. For record sealing, an attorney can help you file under the right CPL section. The Westchester County Court and New Rochelle City Court handle sealing applications depending on where the case was originally heard.
Westchester County Criminal Court Records
New Rochelle is in Westchester County. All felony cases go through the Westchester County Court in White Plains. The Ninth Judicial District oversees courts in Westchester and neighboring counties. Visit the county page for a complete guide to the Westchester County court system.
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