Nassau County Criminal Court Records Search

Criminal court records in Nassau County are filed at courts in Mineola. The County Court at 262 Old Country Road handles felony prosecutions. The District Court handles misdemeanors and lesser offenses across the county. Nassau County is on Long Island, just east of New York City, and is part of the Tenth Judicial District. It has about 1.4 million residents, making it one of the most populous counties in the state. The County Clerk maintains Supreme Court and County Court records. WebCrims provides online access to pending criminal cases. The OCA statewide search costs $95.

Nassau County Criminal Court System

Nassau County Court at 262 Old Country Road in Mineola hears all felony criminal cases. The Supreme Court is at 100 Supreme Court Drive, also in Mineola. It handles civil matters and some criminal appeals. The County Clerk serves as clerk for both courts and maintains the official case files.

Unlike most New York counties, Nassau County does not have town or village courts for criminal matters. Instead, the Nassau County District Court handles all misdemeanors, violations, and lesser offenses countywide. The District Court has locations in Mineola, Hempstead, and other parts of the county. This centralized system makes it somewhat easier to search for records, since most criminal cases flow through either the County Court or the District Court.

The Nassau County District Attorney's office prosecutes all criminal cases. The office has specialized units for major crimes, white collar crime, and special victims. The DA works with the Nassau County Police Department and local village police departments. Visit nassaucountyny.gov for information about the DA's office.

How to Search Nassau County Criminal Court Records

Nassau County has several options for criminal record searches. The county's size and court volume mean records are well organized, but you still need to know where to look.

WebCrims is a free online tool from the NYS Courts. It shows pending criminal cases in courts that use electronic filing. You can search by name or docket number. It does not show sealed or fully resolved cases. For active Nassau County cases, this can be a fast way to get basic information. Visit the WebCrims portal to search.

The OCA Criminal History Record Search costs $95 per name. It covers all 62 counties. Submit a name and date of birth online at ww2.nycourts.gov. Results come by email the next business day. The search includes County Court, Supreme Court, and District Court records. Sealed records are excluded. Each alias or different date of birth counts as a separate $95 search.

For a Certificate of Disposition, contact the court that heard the case. The fee is $10. For felonies, that is Nassau County Court at 262 Old Country Road. For misdemeanors, contact the District Court. Under CPL 160.50, sealed records are not available. Cases ending in dismissal or acquittal are automatically sealed. The Nassau County Clerk at nassaucountyny.gov can also help with Supreme Court record searches.

Record Sealing in Nassau County

New York provides record sealing, not expungement. CPL 160.50 requires automatic sealing when a case ends favorably. Dismissals, acquittals, and completed adjournments in contemplation of dismissal all get sealed. The records are then hidden from public searches and databases.

CPL 160.55 covers cases that end in a non-criminal finding. CPL 160.58 lets courts seal certain drug convictions when the defendant completes a court-ordered treatment program. CPL 160.59 allows people to petition for sealing up to two older convictions, with no more than one felony. The Nassau County DA reviews every sealing petition, and a judge decides.

Judiciary Law 255 gives courts authority over their records. Nassau County handles a large volume of criminal cases each year. If you want to seal a record, file a motion in the court that handled your case. Legal services on Long Island can help if you qualify. Organizations like Nassau Suffolk Law Services provide free legal help for eligible residents.

Nassau County Criminal Court Records Fees

The OCA statewide search is $95 per name. A Certificate of Disposition is $10. Copy fees for court documents are charged per page. Certified copies cost more than plain copies.

The County Clerk may charge a search fee when you do not have a case number. Call (516) 493-4300 for County Court fees or (516) 493-4100 for Supreme Court fees. Online CHRS payments go by credit or debit card. Mail requests use money orders to the OCA at 25 Beaver Street, Room 940, New York, NY 10004.

Legal Help in Nassau County

Nassau Suffolk Law Services provides free civil legal help to low-income residents of Long Island. They can assist with criminal record issues, sealing motions, and related matters. The Nassau County Legal Aid Society handles criminal defense for people who cannot afford a lawyer.

The Nassau County Bar Association offers a lawyer referral service. The New York State Bar Association at nysba.org also maintains a statewide directory. Free court forms are available at ww2.nycourts.gov. The Tenth Judicial District provides self-help resources at the courthouse in Mineola.

Cities in Nassau County

Nassau County includes several large towns. All felony cases go through Nassau County Court. Misdemeanors are handled by the District Court.

Nearby Counties

Nassau County borders these counties. Criminal cases must be filed where the offense happened.