Access Smithtown Criminal Court Records

Smithtown criminal court records are handled by the Suffolk County court system and the Smithtown Town Court. This Long Island town has about 117,000 residents and sits in the northern part of Suffolk County. Felony cases go to Suffolk County Court in Riverhead. The Smithtown Town Court handles misdemeanors, violations, and traffic matters within town limits. You can search pending criminal cases for free through WebCrims or pay $95 for a statewide check through the OCA Criminal History Record Search.

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Smithtown Overview

117,000 Population
Suffolk County
$95 CHRS Fee
10th Judicial District

Criminal Record Sealing in Smithtown

New York's record sealing statutes affect what shows up in searches for Smithtown criminal court records. Understanding these laws helps explain why some cases may not appear in search results.

CPL 160.50 automatically seals records when a case ends in the defendant's favor, including dismissals and acquittals. CPL 160.55 allows people to apply to seal certain violation convictions after ten years with no new arrests. CPL 160.58 permits sealing of up to two convictions under strict eligibility rules, with a ten-year wait from sentencing or release.

The Clean Slate law, CPL 160.59, took effect in 2024. It automatically seals eligible misdemeanor convictions after three years and felony convictions after eight years. Violent felonies, sex offenses, and Class A felonies are excluded. Over time, this will seal many old Suffolk County cases, including ones from Smithtown.

Individuals can check their own criminal history through DCJS. Request an "unsuppressed" report to see sealed records. Call 518-457-9847 or email RecordReview@dcjs.ny.gov.

Smithtown Criminal Court Records Fees

The statewide CHRS costs $95 per name. Each alias is an extra $95.

At the Suffolk County Clerk's Office in Riverhead:

  • Certificate of Disposition: $10 to $25
  • Document copy fees per CPLR 8019(f)
  • Search fees for locating records by name

Pay by check or money order to the Suffolk County Clerk. The Smithtown Town Court has its own fees for misdemeanor record copies. Call the town court to confirm amounts and payment methods. Call the Suffolk County Clerk at (631) 852-1700 for current fee information.

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Suffolk County Criminal Court Records

Smithtown is in Suffolk County. All felony cases go to the Suffolk County Court in Riverhead. The Tenth Judicial District covers Suffolk and Nassau Counties on Long Island. For a full guide to the county court system, visit the Suffolk County page.

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