Search Union Criminal Court Records
Criminal court records for Union are processed through the Union Town Court and the Broome County Court. Union is a town in Broome County with about 56,000 residents. It includes the communities of Endicott, Johnson City, and Endwell. The town court handles misdemeanor cases and violations. Felony cases are sent to Broome County Court in Binghamton. Union is part of the Sixth Judicial District. You can search criminal records through state online tools or by contacting the courts directly.
Union Overview
Where to Find Criminal Court Records in Union
The Union Town Court handles misdemeanor criminal cases, traffic violations, and lesser offenses that happen within the town's borders. This includes cases from Endicott, Johnson City, and the other communities that make up the town. The court clerk maintains records of all proceedings. Town courts in New York also conduct arraignments for felony arrests before transferring those cases to county court.
Felony cases from Union move to the Broome County Court in Binghamton. The Broome County Clerk serves as clerk of the Supreme and County Courts. The Broome County District Attorney's Office prosecutes all felony cases from Union and the rest of the county.
| Court | Union Town Court |
|---|---|
| Address | 3111 East Main Street Endwell, NY 13760 |
| Phone | (607) 786-2970 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM |
The Sixth Judicial District covers Broome County along with Chemung, Chenango, Cortland, Delaware, Madison, Otsego, Schuyler, Tioga, and Tompkins Counties. The district handles court administration across all ten counties. For questions about court operations in the district, contact the district administrative office.
Town courts keep their own records. Unlike county court files that go to the county clerk, town court records stay at the local court. You must contact the Union Town Court directly for misdemeanor records. Conviction data is sent to the state, though, and may show up in CHRS searches. The OCA notes that town and village court data can be limited in their system.
How to Search Union Criminal Court Records
The CHRS statewide search costs $95 per name. It checks all 62 counties. You need the exact full name and date of birth. Town court data may be limited in the system. Submit online or by mail to the OCA at 25 Beaver Street, Room 940, New York, NY 10004. Results arrive by email the next business day.
WebCrims does not cover the Sixth Judicial District by default. It focuses on NYC, Nassau, Suffolk, the Ninth Judicial District, and Erie County. For pending case information in Union, contact the town court clerk or the Broome County Clerk directly.
The Union Town Court clerk can search misdemeanor records by name or case number. Call ahead to confirm hours since town court schedules can vary. For felony records, reach out to the Broome County Clerk in Binghamton.
Court records are generally public under Judiciary Law Section 255. Exceptions include sealed records under CPL 160.50, 160.55, 160.58, and 160.59. Personal information may be redacted from released documents.
NYS Criminal History Record Search (CHRS) portal for statewide searches including Union
Criminal Record Sealing for Union Cases
New York's record sealing statutes apply to all courts in the state, including the Union Town Court. Sealed records are not available through public searches.
CPL 160.50 automatically seals records when a case ends in the defendant's favor. This covers dismissals, acquittals, and completed adjournments in contemplation of dismissal. No action by the defendant is needed. CPL 160.55 allows sealing of certain violation convictions after ten years without a new arrest. The person must file an application with the court.
CPL 160.58 permits sealing of up to two convictions. Only one can be a felony. Violent felonies, sex offenses, and Class A felonies are excluded. The waiting period is ten years from sentencing or release from incarceration.
The Clean Slate Act under CPL 160.59 started in 2024. It seals eligible misdemeanors after three years and eligible felonies after eight years. The process is automatic. Serious offenses are excluded. Over time, many older Union town court convictions will be sealed under this law.
Union Criminal Court Records Fees
The CHRS search is $95 per name. Aliases and alternative dates of birth each cost another $95. Pay online by credit card or by check or money order for mail requests.
Certificates of Disposition cost $10 to $25 depending on the court. For Union Town Court cases, request it from the town court clerk. For felony cases prosecuted in Broome County Court, the county clerk issues the certificate.
Document copies are priced under CPLR Section 8019(f). Call the Union Town Court or Broome County Clerk to check current fees and accepted payment methods.
Legal Help for Union Residents
Legal Aid Society of Mid-New York serves Broome County, including Union. They provide free legal help to qualifying people for criminal defense and record sealing applications.
The Broome County Bar Association offers a lawyer referral service. A criminal defense attorney can help you understand your record, file motions to seal convictions under CPL 160.55 or 160.58, or represent you in pending cases.
For police records from Union, submit a FOIL request to the relevant police agency. Court records and police records are separate. Court records are governed by Judiciary Law 255. Police records fall under FOIL, Public Officers Law Article 6. You may need to request from both places for a full picture.
Broome County Criminal Court Records
Union is in Broome County. All felony cases from the town go through the Broome County Court in Binghamton. The county clerk handles Supreme and County Court records. For more about county-level criminal court records, visit the Broome County page.