Search Fulton County Criminal Court Records
Criminal court records in Fulton County are maintained at the Fulton County Office Building in Johnstown. The County Clerk serves as Clerk of the Supreme and County Courts and keeps all official case files for felony criminal proceedings. Fulton County is part of the Fourth Judicial District. The county seat is Johnstown, and that is where the courthouse and clerk's office are. Town and village courts throughout the county handle misdemeanors and violations. If you need to find a criminal court record, get a certified copy of a case disposition, or check on the status of a case, the County Clerk's Office in Johnstown is your primary resource.
Fulton County Overview
Fulton County Criminal Court Records Office
The Fulton County Clerk's Office is located at 223 West Main Street, Johnstown, NY 12095. This office maintains all Supreme Court and County Court criminal records. The clerk files and stores indictments, plea agreements, motions, orders, and judgments. The office also creates and maintains the official index of cases.
The Supreme and County Court at the Fulton County Office Building is managed by Daniel Vardaro, Chief Clerk, with Gretchen Cole serving as Deputy Chief Clerk. You can reach the court at 518-706-3290 or by email at 4jd.fulton@nycourts.gov. Court hours are 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. E-Filing is mandatory for certain case types.
Family Court at the same location is managed by Lisa Tricozzi, Chief Clerk, at 518-706-3260. Surrogate's Court is managed by Donna Austin at 518-706-3280. The Commissioner of Jurors is Patrick Kennedy, reachable at 518-706-3255. All of these courts operate out of the Fulton County Office Building in Johnstown.
| Office | Fulton County Clerk |
|---|---|
| Address |
Fulton County Office Building 223 West Main Street Johnstown, NY 12095 |
| Court Phone | (518) 706-3290 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| 4jd.fulton@nycourts.gov |
How to Search Fulton County Criminal Court Records
You have a few options for searching criminal court records in Fulton County. In person is the most thorough. Go to the County Clerk's Office at 223 West Main Street in Johnstown. Staff can search by name or case number and pull full files for review. Bring ID and any details you have about the case.
The statewide OCA Criminal History Record Search costs $95 per name and covers all 62 counties. Submit at ww2.nycourts.gov or mail your request to 25 Beaver Street, Room 940, New York, NY 10004. You need the full name and exact date of birth. Results come the next business day.
Fulton County has some records available through SearchIQS, the online system used by many New York counties. You can search land records and certain court filings. The index is available online, but full criminal case files still require a direct request to the County Clerk.
WebCrims does not cover Fulton County. That system only shows pending cases in New York City, Nassau, Suffolk, Erie, and the Ninth Judicial District. For Fulton County pending cases, contact the court clerk at 518-706-3290 or email 4jd.fulton@nycourts.gov.
Mail requests should include the defendant's name, date of birth, any case details you have, a check for the search fee, and a self-addressed stamped envelope. The search fee is $5 per two-year period searched.
Fees for Criminal Court Records in Fulton County
Fulton County follows the standard New York fee schedule under CPLR 8019(f) for court record services.
- Record search: $5 per two-year period
- Certificate of Disposition: $10
- Copies of documents: $0.65 per page
- Certified copies: $1.25 per page
- OCA statewide search: $95 per name
Pay by check or money order for mail requests. Make it out to the Fulton County Clerk. The office may accept other payment in person. Call ahead to check. Fees change from time to time, so confirm before you mail anything.
Sealing Criminal Court Records in Fulton County
New York's record sealing laws apply in Fulton County the same as they do everywhere else. CPL 160.50 seals records automatically when a case ends in the defendant's favor. This covers dismissals, acquittals, and cases adjourned in contemplation of dismissal. No action is needed from the person. The record just goes away from public searches.
CPL 160.55 allows sealing of violation and traffic infraction convictions after ten years with no new criminal history. You have to file a request with the court. CPL 160.58 goes further. It lets people seal up to two convictions, but only one can be a felony. You wait ten years from the date of sentencing or release. Sex offenses, violent felonies, and Class A felonies are excluded.
Under CPL 160.59, the Clean Slate law, certain convictions seal on their own. Three years for misdemeanors. Eight years for felonies. The wait starts when the sentence is fully done. That includes parole and probation time. Serious violent felonies and sex offenses do not qualify for automatic sealing.
Judiciary Law 255 controls access to court records in New York. These records are not subject to FOIL. All requests go through the clerk of the court. Sealed records cannot be given to the public under any of these laws.
Online Access to Fulton County Criminal Court Records
Online access for Fulton County criminal court records is limited. The OCA search at ww2.nycourts.gov is your best bet for statewide coverage at $95 per name. WebCrims does not cover Fulton County.
The Fulton County government website at fultoncountyny.gov provides general county information and contact details. For an overview of Fulton County court records, visit the NYS Unified Court System website. DCJS record reviews are available at criminaljustice.ny.gov for individuals who want to check their own records. The full text of the Criminal Procedure Law is at nysenate.gov.
Legal Help in Fulton County
Legal Aid Society of Northeastern New York serves Fulton County residents with low income. They handle criminal record issues, sealing requests, and record corrections. The Fulton County Bar Association can help with attorney referrals for criminal law matters.
Court forms are available free from the NYS Courts website. The clerk's office in Johnstown can point you to the forms you need. They cannot give legal advice, but they can explain filing procedures and what information you need to provide.
Cities and Towns in Fulton County
Fulton County does not have any cities with populations large enough for dedicated pages on this site. The county includes Johnstown, Gloversville, Broadalbin, and several smaller towns. All felony criminal cases from these communities go through the Fulton County Court in Johnstown. Local misdemeanors may be heard in town and village courts first.
Nearby Counties
These counties neighbor Fulton County. Check where the offense occurred to find the right county for records.