Find Criminal Records in Clarkstown
Criminal records for the Town of Clarkstown are managed through the Rockland County court system and the town's own justice court. Clarkstown sits in the 9th Judicial District, and the Town Court at 20 Maple Avenue in New City handles misdemeanors, violations, and traffic offenses. Felony cases go to Rockland County Court at 1 South Main Street. The Rockland County Clerk, Paul Piperato, keeps felony court records. The Clarkstown Town Clerk at 10 Maple Avenue handles FOIL requests for town-level records. Online state tools also let you search cases tied to Clarkstown.
Clarkstown Criminal Records Overview
Rockland County Handles Clarkstown Cases
Clarkstown falls under Rockland County for criminal court matters. The Rockland County Clerk at 1 South Main Street, Suite 100, New City, NY 10956 maintains felony criminal records. Call (845) 638-5070 for general questions or email rocklandcountyclerk@co.rockland.ny.us. The county clerk's records portal lets you look up certain documents online.
Rockland County Court handles felony cases at the county courthouse in New City. The court phone is (845) 483-8300. The Rockland County Sheriff at (845) 638-5400 runs an inmate lookup and warrant search system. The District Attorney's office at (845) 638-5001 operates a Victim Assistance Program you can reach at (845) 638-5100.
At the county clerk's office, copies cost $0.25 per page. Certified copies run $10.00 per document. Search fees vary. You can visit in person during business hours, Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Public access terminals are available for searching records.
Clarkstown Town Court and Clerk
The Clarkstown Town Court is at 20 Maple Avenue, New City, NY 10956. The phone number is (845) 639-5100. This is a justice court, which in New York is classified as a "court not of record." That means it does not create verbatim transcripts automatically the way higher courts do. The court handles misdemeanors, violations, infractions, traffic cases, small claims, and preliminary felony hearings.
The Clarkstown Town Clerk at 10 Maple Avenue, New City, NY 10956 is the custodian of all permanent town records. Call (845) 639-2010 or email clerk@clarkstown.org. Hours are Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The clerk keeps town board minutes, vital records, agreements, and resolutions. Town Supervisor George Hoehmann can be reached at (845) 639-2050.
FOIL requests can be made online, in person, by mail, or by email to the Town Clerk. You need to include your name, address, phone, email, and a detailed description of the records you want. The office must respond within 5 business days. County-level records for felony cases go through the Rockland County Clerk, not the town clerk.
The Clarkstown Police Department provides fingerprinting services for people who need their own DCJS criminal history. Contact the department to set up an appointment. You will need a valid government-issued photo ID.
How to Search Criminal Records
Use WebCrims for free lookup of active and pending criminal cases in the 9th Judicial District. It covers all courts in Rockland County. Search by name or case number. Old closed cases and sealed records won't appear.
The eCourts portal has a wider range of court records. Search by name, case number, or attorney. It pulls from multiple courts. Not all records are loaded, particularly older ones.
For a full statewide check, the Criminal History Record Search costs $95 per name and date of birth. It covers every court level in all 62 counties. Results come back the next business day. Sealed records are excluded. Town and village court data from before 2007 may have gaps.
The DCJS Record Review is the only way to get an official rap sheet in New York. Fingerprints are required. Only you can request your own record. Third parties cannot use this tool.
Record Sealing Laws
Dismissed and acquitted cases seal on their own under CPL 160.50. No one has to file a motion. The case drops out of public searches.
Under CPL 160.59, up to two convictions can be sealed after 10 years. Only one felony is allowed. Sex offenses and violent felonies do not qualify. The court decides each case on its merits.
New York's Clean Slate Act began November 16, 2024. Misdemeanors seal 3 years after sentencing or release. Felonies seal after 8 years. Sex crimes, violent felonies, and homicides are excluded. DCJS handles this process statewide.
Resources
- NYS Criminal History Record Search for statewide records
- WebCrims for free pending case lookups
- eCourts Portal for court record searches
- DCJS Record Review for fingerprint-based records
- Sex Offender Registry for offender lookups
- DOCCS for state inmate searches
- Committee on Open Government for FOIL guidance
Under Judiciary Law 255, any court clerk must search records and give copies when asked and paid. You do not need to explain why you want records. Sealed cases, juvenile records, and active investigation files are not available to the public.
Clarkstown criminal records are processed through the town justice court and Rockland County offices.
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