Access New Rochelle Criminal Records
Criminal records in New Rochelle are managed through the Westchester County court system and the city's own offices. New Rochelle sits in the 9th Judicial District and has its own City Court for misdemeanors and violations. Felony cases move to Westchester County Court in White Plains. The City Clerk at 515 North Avenue serves as the Records Access Officer for FOIL requests. The New Rochelle Police Department at 475 North Avenue also holds arrest records and incident reports. State online tools let you search cases from any location.
New Rochelle Criminal Records Overview
Westchester County Handles New Rochelle Cases
New Rochelle is in Westchester County. The Westchester County Clerk at 111 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd in White Plains keeps felony criminal records. Call (914) 995-3080 for the main office. The clerk's online portal has criminal cases from 1978 to the present. Look for letters "DA" before an index number to identify criminal cases in the system.
Search fees at the county clerk are $5.00 per name. Copies cost $0.25 per page for standard documents and $0.65 per page for court documents. Certified copies run $10.00 per document. Free public viewing terminals show documents filed from 2002 onward. Older documents need to be pulled from an off-site archive.
The Westchester County District Attorney at (914) 995-3414 handles prosecutions for serious criminal cases originating in New Rochelle. The Westchester County Department of Correction at (914) 231-1000 holds inmates awaiting trial or serving short sentences.
New Rochelle Courts and City Offices
New Rochelle has its own city court that handles misdemeanors, violations, and traffic offenses. The city also conducts arraignments and preliminary hearings for felony charges. After arraignment, felonies move to Westchester County Court in White Plains.
The New Rochelle City Clerk, Bennie Giles, serves as both the Records Management Officer and Records Access Officer. The office is at 515 North Avenue, New Rochelle, NY 10801. Call 914-654-2000 for general information. The clerk maintains City Council meeting records, archival materials, and handles FOIL requests.
The New Rochelle Police Department is at 475 North Avenue, New Rochelle, NY 10801. Call 914-654-2300. The department holds arrest records, incident reports, and accident reports. To get police records, submit a FOIL request to the City Clerk. You can ask to inspect records or get copies. Electronic records should be provided electronically without a per-page charge. The agency must confirm receipt within 5 business days and fulfill the request within 22 business days.
The New Rochelle Public Library also has resources for public records research, including local, state, and federal government documents. It can be a helpful starting point if you are not sure where to look.
How to Search Criminal Records
WebCrims shows active criminal cases for free. It covers the 9th Judicial District, which includes New Rochelle and all of Westchester County. Search by name or case number. Sealed and old closed cases do not appear.
The eCourts portal covers more court records. Search by name, case number, or attorney. Results come from multiple Westchester County courts. Some older records may be missing.
For a statewide search, the Criminal History Record Search costs $95. It covers every court in all 62 counties. The DCJS Record Review gives you your own fingerprint-based history. Only individuals can request their own DCJS records.
Record Sealing
Dismissed cases seal on their own under CPL 160.50. Under CPL 160.59, you can apply to seal up to two convictions after 10 years. Sex offenses and violent felonies do not qualify. Youthful offender adjudications stay confidential under CPL 720.35.
The Clean Slate Act took effect November 16, 2024. Misdemeanors seal 3 years after sentencing or release. Felonies seal after 8 years. Certain serious offenses are excluded. DCJS manages this process for all New York counties.
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 for FOIL help
If a FOIL request gets denied, you can appeal to the agency head. If that fails, seek judicial review or an advisory opinion from the Committee on Open Government. Under New York law, most records are presumed public. The agency must justify any denial.
New Rochelle criminal records are managed through the city court and Westchester County offices.
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