Find Criminal Court Records in Yonkers
Criminal court records in Yonkers are managed by Yonkers City Court for misdemeanors and Westchester County Court for felonies. Yonkers is the fourth-largest city in New York State with about 200,000 residents. It sits just north of New York City in Westchester County. The City Court handles misdemeanor charges, violations, and traffic matters. Felony cases are prosecuted at the Westchester County Courthouse in White Plains. Pending criminal cases can be searched through WebCrims, which covers the Ninth Judicial District. The Westchester County Clerk in White Plains keeps records of felony proceedings.
Yonkers Overview
Yonkers Criminal Court Records and the Court System
Yonkers City Court is the local court for criminal matters. It has jurisdiction over misdemeanors, violations, and traffic infractions within city limits. The court also does arraignments and preliminary hearings for felony arrests. Once a grand jury returns an indictment, the case goes to Westchester County Court.
| Court | Yonkers City Court - Criminal Division |
|---|---|
| Address | 100 South Broadway Yonkers, NY 10701 |
| Phone | (914) 377-6380 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
Westchester County Court is at 111 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, White Plains, NY 10601. The Chief Clerk is Brian R. Butler, phone (914) 824-5100. The Westchester County District Attorney prosecutes all felony cases from Yonkers. The DA's office has units for special victims, economic crimes, and public integrity.
The Westchester County Clerk maintains criminal court records for all felony proceedings in the county. The Clerk's office is in White Plains. Misdemeanor records from Yonkers City Court stay with the local court. The Yonkers Police Department keeps arrest records and incident reports separately.
The Ninth Judicial District, which includes Westchester County, is administered from White Plains. District Administrative Judge Hon. Anne E. Minihan oversees all courts in the five-county region. WebCrims covers the Ninth Judicial District, making it easy to look up pending Yonkers cases online.
How to Search Yonkers Criminal Court Records
WebCrims is free and covers the Ninth Judicial District. Search by name or docket number. Results show charges, case status, and court dates for pending matters. It is the fastest way to check on an active case.
The OCA Criminal History Record Search costs $95 and searches all courts statewide. Submit through the CHRS portal. You need the person's exact name and date of birth. Results come by mail and include all convictions and pending cases.
Call Yonkers City Court at (914) 377-6380 for misdemeanor records. The clerk looks up cases by name or case number. Visit in person to get copies that day. For county-level felony records, contact the Westchester County Clerk in White Plains. The search fee is $5 per two-year period, and a Certificate of Disposition costs $10.
Yonkers Police Department records can be requested through FOIL. Contact the police records division for arrest reports and incident reports. The New York Courts Westchester County guide has more details on accessing court records in the area.
Record Sealing for Yonkers Criminal Cases
State sealing laws apply to all Yonkers cases. Under CPL 160.50, records are sealed automatically when a case is dismissed or results in acquittal. The court, police, and DA must seal their files. No application is required from the defendant.
CPL 160.55 seals non-criminal convictions. Violations and traffic infractions go off the public record. Only law enforcement and select agencies retain access after sealing.
CPL 160.59 allows people with criminal convictions to apply for sealing after ten years. You can seal up to two convictions, with only one felony. The court weighs several factors before making a decision. CPL 160.58 covers drug-related convictions where you completed a treatment program. Judiciary Law 255 gives courts authority over access to their records once sealing is in place.
Yonkers Criminal Court Records Fees
Here are the typical costs for Yonkers area criminal records:
- CHRS statewide search: $95
- Certificate of Disposition: $10
- Certified copies: $1.25 per page
- County Clerk search: $5 per two years
- WebCrims: free
Yonkers City Court may charge its own fees for local record copies. Call the court before visiting. Fee waivers are available for people in financial need.
Requesting Yonkers Criminal Court Records by Mail
Both Yonkers City Court and the Westchester County Clerk accept mail requests for criminal records. Include the defendant's full name, date of birth, case number if you have it, and a description of what you need. Enclose a check or money order for the applicable fees. Make it payable to the court or the County Clerk depending on where you are sending the request.
Mail requests to the county take longer. Expect two to four weeks for a response. The Clerk's office may contact you if they need more information or additional fees. For urgent needs, visit in person. The Westchester County Courthouse in White Plains is open Monday through Friday. Yonkers City Court is also open weekdays.
Online options are limited. WebCrims shows pending case info but does not provide downloadable documents or certified copies. For any official document, you must go through the court clerk or the County Clerk.
Legal Resources in Yonkers
Legal Services of the Hudson Valley provides free legal assistance to low-income residents in Westchester County, including Yonkers. They handle some criminal record matters and can help with record sealing. The Westchester County Legal Aid Society offers defense services to qualifying residents.
The Westchester County Bar Association runs a lawyer referral service. The DCJS Record Review page lets you review your criminal history and dispute any errors. Pro bono legal clinics in Yonkers also offer help with sealing applications under CPL 160.59.
Westchester County Criminal Court Records
Yonkers is in Westchester County. Felony cases from Yonkers are tried at the Westchester County Court in White Plains. Visit the county page for complete information about the court system and record access.
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