Search Mount Vernon Criminal Records
Criminal records in Mount Vernon are managed through the Mount Vernon City Court and the Westchester County system. Mount Vernon sits in the 9th Judicial District and has its own city court with five judges handling criminal, civil, traffic, and housing cases. Felony cases move to Westchester County Court in White Plains. The city court is at the Ronald A. Blackwood Building, 2 Roosevelt Square North. The Westchester County Clerk keeps felony records at the courthouse on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
Mount Vernon Criminal Records Overview
Westchester County Handles Mount Vernon Cases
Mount Vernon is in Westchester County. The Westchester County Clerk at 111 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd in White Plains maintains felony criminal records. Call (914) 995-3080. The clerk's online portal has criminal cases from 1978 onward. Search fees run $5.00 per name. Copies cost $0.25 per page standard, $0.65 for court documents. Certified copies are $10.00 each.
The Westchester County District Attorney at (914) 995-3414 handles felony prosecutions. The county Department of Correction at (914) 231-1000 holds inmates. Free public viewing terminals at the clerk's office show documents from 2002 to the present. Older records need to be pulled from off-site storage.
Mount Vernon City Court
Mount Vernon City Court is at the Ronald A. Blackwood Building, 2 Roosevelt Square North, 2nd floor, Mount Vernon, NY 10550. The main phone number is 914-831-6440. Hours are Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The building is fully ADA accessible with handicapped parking in the municipal lot across the street.
The court has separate phone lines for different case types. Criminal cases: 914-831-6420. Civil cases: 914-831-6410. Traffic cases: 914-831-6430. Chambers: 914-831-6463. The fax number is 914-358-8027. Chief Clerk Lawrence Darden and Deputy Chief Clerk Joanne Zeoli run the court office.
Five judges sit on the Mount Vernon City Court bench: Hon. Tamika A. Coverdale, Hon. Peter S. G. Davis, Hon. Nichelle A. Johnson, Hon. Karl A. Scully, and Hon. Lyndon D. Williams. The court handles misdemeanor criminal records, civil cases, traffic violations, and housing matters.
You can reach the court by public transit. Bee-Line Bus routes 40, 41, 7, 55, and 52 stop nearby. Metro-North runs on the New Haven Line (Mount Vernon station) and the Harlem Line (Mount Vernon West station). Driving directions are on the court website.
The Mount Vernon City Clerk at (914) 665-2300 handles FOIL requests for city records. Email cityclerk@cmvny.com. The Mount Vernon Police Department offers fingerprinting services. The Mount Vernon Public Library at 28 South First Avenue has resources for public records research.
How to Search Criminal Records
WebCrims shows active cases for free. It covers the 9th Judicial District, including Mount Vernon. Search by name or case number.
The eCourts portal has broader coverage. Results come from multiple Westchester County courts. Some older records may be missing.
The Criminal History Record Search costs $95 per name. It covers all 62 counties. The DCJS Record Review requires fingerprints and only lets you get your own record.
Record Sealing
Dismissed cases seal under CPL 160.50 automatically. Under CPL 160.59, up to two convictions can be sealed after 10 years. Sex offenses and violent felonies are excluded. The Clean Slate Act, effective November 16, 2024, adds automatic sealing for misdemeanors after 3 years and felonies after 8 years.
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
Mount Vernon City Court also offers alternative dispute resolution programs. These programs can affect case outcomes and how records look. Contact the court for more information about ADR options available in your case.
Under Judiciary Law 255, any court clerk in New York must search records and give copies when asked and paid. You do not need to be a party to the case or give a reason for the request. Sealed cases under CPL 160.50 and CPL 160.59 are off limits. Family Court records, juvenile cases, and youthful offender adjudications are confidential. Grand jury proceedings are secret. If a FOIL request gets denied in Mount Vernon, you can appeal to the agency head. The Committee on Open Government can also advise you on your options.
Mount Vernon City Court handles misdemeanor criminal records for the city.
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