Find Criminal Records in Irondequoit
Criminal records for the Town of Irondequoit flow through the Monroe County court system and the town's own police department. Irondequoit sits in the 7th Judicial District, just north of Rochester. The town court handles misdemeanors, violations, and traffic offenses. Felony cases go to Monroe County Court at the Hall of Justice in Rochester. The Monroe County Clerk at 39 W. Main Street keeps felony court records. The Irondequoit Police Department at 1300 Titus Avenue holds arrest and incident records. Online state tools also cover Irondequoit cases.
Irondequoit Criminal Records Overview
Monroe County Handles Irondequoit Cases
Irondequoit is part of Monroe County. The Monroe County Clerk at 39 W. Main Street, Rochester, NY 14614 keeps criminal court records. Call (585) 753-1600. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. The clerk has a criminal records index in the office and electronic search terminals for public use. Records from the 1980s to the present are readily available.
The Monroe County Sheriff at (585) 753-4178 runs a free inmate lookup and active warrants database online. The sheriff's incident reports cost $20.00. FOIL requests go to the sheriff's office or local police. Online FOIL submission is available. Processing takes 5 to 20 business days.
Monroe County Court is at the Hall of Justice in Rochester. The County Court Clerk is at (585) 371-3260. The Monroe County District Attorney at (585) 753-4500 runs a victim assistance program at (585) 753-4525, along with diversion courts for drug and mental health cases.
Copies at the county clerk are $0.25 per page under the FOIL limit. Certified copies cost $5.00 to $10.00. Felony case files are permanent. Misdemeanor files are kept 25 years. Violation files last 6 years. Arrest records at the sheriff's office are permanent.
Irondequoit Police and Town Court
The Irondequoit Police Department is at 1300 Titus Avenue, Rochester, NY 14617. The Records Division can be reached at (585) 336-6000. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. FOIL request forms are available online. Accident reports are available through BuyCrash.com. Incident reports require a FOIL request.
Accident reports from Irondequoit PD cost $5.00 online. Incident reports are $0.25 per page. Processing time is 5 to 10 business days for FOIL requests.
The town court handles misdemeanors, violations, traffic cases, and preliminary felony hearings. After arraignment, felony cases transfer to Monroe County Court in Rochester. Records from the town court stay with that court. Felony records end up with the Monroe County Clerk after disposition.
The Monroe County active warrants database lets you search by name. Photos are available when on file. If you find information about a wanted person, report tips to (585) 753-4122. Anonymous tips are accepted. The Rochester Police Department's open data portal also has crime incident data and historical statistics that may be useful for research.
How to Search Criminal Records
WebCrims shows active cases for free. It covers the 7th Judicial District, including Irondequoit. The eCourts portal has broader coverage from multiple Monroe County courts.
The Criminal History Record Search costs $95 per name. It covers all 62 counties. The DCJS Record Review requires fingerprints for an official rap sheet. The Sex Offender Registry is free to search by name, county, or zip code.
Record Sealing
Dismissed cases seal under CPL 160.50. Convictions can be sealed under CPL 160.59 after 10 years. The Clean Slate Act, effective November 16, 2024, adds automatic sealing. Misdemeanors seal after 3 years. Felonies seal after 8 years. Sex crimes, violent felonies, and homicides are excluded.
Resources
- NYS Criminal History Record Search for statewide records
- WebCrims for free case lookups
- eCourts Portal for court records
- DCJS Record Review for fingerprint-based history
- Sex Offender Registry
- DOCCS for state prison records
- Committee on Open Government
Under Judiciary Law 255, court clerks must search and provide copies of public records when asked and paid. You do not need to be a party to the case. Sealed records, juvenile files, and grand jury proceedings are not available. If a FOIL request gets denied, the Committee on Open Government can advise you on appealing the decision.
Monroe County keeps felony records permanently and misdemeanor records for 25 years. The county sheriff holds arrest records permanently. These long retention periods mean you can search fairly far back for cases originating in Irondequoit that moved to the county level.
Irondequoit criminal records are managed through the town court and Monroe County offices.
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