Access Greene County Criminal Court Records
Criminal court records in Greene County are kept at the County Clerk's Office in Catskill. Greene County is part of the Third Judicial District and covers the western side of the Hudson Valley along the Catskill Mountains. The County Court handles felony cases, and numerous town courts manage misdemeanors and violations throughout the county. Sherry True serves as County Clerk. The office is the main point of contact for anyone who needs to find, view, or copy criminal court records from the Supreme Court or County Court. You can visit the office in Catskill, send a written request by mail, or use statewide online tools for basic searches.
Greene County Overview
Greene County Clerk's Office
The Greene County Clerk's Office is at 411 Main Street, Suite 359, Catskill, NY 12414. Sherry True is the County Clerk. The office handles court records, land records, passports, pistol permits, and notary public applications. As Clerk of the Supreme and County Courts, the office files and stores all criminal case documents for these courts.
The Greene County Courts are located at 320 Main Street, Catskill, NY 12414. The Supreme and County Courts are managed by Andrea Izzo, Chief Clerk. You can reach the court at (518) 943-2200 or email 3jd.greene@nycourts.gov. Hours are 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The County Court handles felony criminal cases, while the Supreme Court hears civil matters and felony appeals.
The County Clerk's Office is open Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM, closed for lunch from noon to 1:00 PM. Phone: (518) 719-3255. Fax: (518) 719-3635. Email: clerksmail@discovergreene.com. The office maintains criminal and civil case files, indexes, land records, and other official documents.
| Clerk's Office | 411 Main Street, Suite 359, Catskill, NY 12414 |
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| Courthouse | 320 Main Street, Catskill, NY 12414 |
| Clerk Phone | (518) 719-3255 |
| Court Phone | (518) 943-2200 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM (Closed 12:00-1:00 PM) |
| clerksmail@discovergreene.com |
How to Search Greene County Criminal Court Records
The County Clerk's Office in Catskill is the best place to search for Greene County criminal court records in person. Staff can look up cases by name or case number. You can review files and get copies. Bring ID and any case details you have.
The OCA Criminal History Record Search at ww2.nycourts.gov costs $95 per name and covers all 62 counties. Submit online or by mail to 25 Beaver Street, Room 940, New York, NY 10004. You need the full name and exact date of birth. Results come back the next business day.
Greene County has some records available through SearchIQS. This online system covers land records and certain court filings. For complete criminal case files, you still need to work with the County Clerk directly. WebCrims does not cover Greene County, so pending case searches are not available through that free tool.
To send a mail request, write to the County Clerk at 411 Main Street, Suite 359, Catskill, NY 12414. Include the person's name, date of birth, approximate case date, and the case number if you know it. Add a check for the search fee and a self-addressed stamped envelope. Note that the office closes for lunch from noon to 1:00 PM if you plan to call ahead.
Greene County Criminal Court Records Fees
Greene County uses the standard New York fee schedule under CPLR 8019(f) for record services.
- Record search: $5 per two-year period
- Certificate of Disposition: $10
- Document copies: $0.65 per page
- Certified copies: $1.25 per page
- OCA statewide criminal history search: $95 per name
Make checks out to the Greene County Clerk for mail requests. The office may accept other payment methods in person. Call (518) 719-3255 to confirm current fees and accepted payment forms before sending your request.
Sealing Criminal Court Records in Greene County
New York's record sealing laws cover Greene County the same as every other county. CPL 160.50 seals records automatically when a case is dismissed, ends in acquittal, or is adjourned in contemplation of dismissal. No filing is needed from the defendant.
CPL 160.55 covers violations and traffic infractions. After ten years without new criminal activity, a person can ask the court to seal these records. CPL 160.58 allows sealing of up to two convictions. Only one can be a felony. The wait is ten years from sentencing or release. Sex offenses, violent felonies, and Class A felonies are excluded from both of these provisions.
The Clean Slate law under CPL 160.59 provides automatic sealing for certain convictions. Misdemeanors seal after three years. Felonies seal after eight. The clock starts when the full sentence is done, including parole and probation. Serious violent felonies and sex crimes are not included. Under Judiciary Law 255, court records are not subject to FOIL. Sealed records are not available to the general public.
Online Access to Greene County Criminal Court Records
Online access for Greene County is limited. The OCA search at ww2.nycourts.gov is the main statewide tool at $95 per name. WebCrims does not cover Greene County courts.
The Greene County Clerk's website at greenegovernment.com has contact information and office details. For guidance on Greene County court records, visit the NYS Unified Court System website. The DCJS record review at criminaljustice.ny.gov lets you check your own fingerprint-based records. The Criminal Procedure Law is published at nysenate.gov.
Legal Help in Greene County
Legal Aid Society of Northeastern New York serves Greene County and can provide free legal help for qualifying residents. They handle criminal record matters and sealing applications. The Greene County Bar Association can refer you to local attorneys.
The Third Judicial District offers self-help resources. Court forms are free from the NYS Courts website. The court clerk at 320 Main Street in Catskill can help you find the right forms. They cannot give legal advice, but they can explain what paperwork is required for your situation.
Cities and Towns in Greene County
Greene County has no cities large enough for their own pages on this site. The county includes Catskill, Athens, Coxsackie, Windham, Hunter, and other small communities. All felony criminal cases from Greene County go through the County Court in Catskill. Misdemeanors and violations may be heard in local town courts first.
Nearby Counties
These counties border Greene County. Cases are filed in the county where the crime happened.