Orangetown Criminal Records

Criminal records for the Town of Orangetown are managed through the Rockland County court system and the Orangetown Police Department. Orangetown sits in the 9th Judicial District, in the southern part of Rockland County. The town justice court handles misdemeanors, violations, and traffic cases. Felony cases go to Rockland County Court at 1 South Main Street in New City. The Rockland County Clerk keeps felony records. The Orangetown Police Department at 26 Orangeburg Road has a well-organized records system with online FOIL submission and fingerprinting by appointment.

Rockland County Handles Orangetown Cases

Orangetown is part of Rockland County. The Rockland County Clerk at 1 South Main Street, Suite 100, New City, NY 10956 maintains felony criminal records. Call (845) 638-5221. Hours are Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Public access terminals are available for searching records. Copies cost $0.25 per page. Certified copies are $10.00.

The Rockland County Sheriff at (845) 638-5400 runs an inmate lookup and warrant search. The sheriff's office is at 55 New Hempstead Road, New City. Records can be reached at extension 3. Rockland County Court is at (845) 483-8300. Family Court is at (845) 483-8400 at 11 New Hempstead Road.

The Rockland County District Attorney at (845) 638-5001 is at 1 South Main Street, Suite 500. The office runs a Victim Assistance Program at (845) 638-5100, a Domestic Violence Unit, Economic Crimes Bureau, and Narcotics Bureau.

Orangetown Police Department Records

The Orangetown Police Department is at 26 Orangeburg Road, Orangeburg, NY 10962. The Records Department phone is (845) 359-5782. The department's Records Bureau is open Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM. Police reports can be requested online at www.orangetown.com/FOIL. Accident reports are usually available within 3 business days.

The department provides non-criminal fingerprinting by appointment only. Appointments are available Monday through Saturday at 9:00 AM, 11:00 AM, 5:00 PM, and 7:00 PM. Call (845) 359-5782 to schedule. Orangetown residents pay $10.00 per card. Non-residents pay $20.00 per card. Proof of residence is required for the resident rate. Payment is cash or money order payable to Town of Orangetown.

You must supply your own fingerprint card. The card must be completely filled out before your appointment. Bring a valid U.S. driver's license, U.S. passport, certificate of citizenship or naturalization, or permanent resident card. All IDs must have a legible photograph. Important: fingerprint cards will not be returned to the applicant. They are sealed and mailed by the Police Department directly. If instructions are not followed, cards will be destroyed.

Electronic police reports are available at no cost through the FOIL process. Printed materials cost $0.25 per page. Financial hardship accommodations are available if you cannot afford copy fees. The department sends reports to the NYS Division of Criminal Justice Services, and statistics are posted on the DCJS website.

Civilian complaint forms are available online. You can also come into the station, call (845) 359-3700 and ask for the on-duty supervisor, or request forms by mail or email. This transparency is part of the department's commitment to accountability and public access.

How to Search Criminal Records

WebCrims shows active cases for free. It covers the 9th Judicial District, including Orangetown. The eCourts portal has broader coverage from Rockland 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.

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 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

The Orangetown Police fingerprinting service is one of the most detailed in the region. Unlike many departments that just take prints and send them off, Orangetown has strict rules about card handling. The department seals and mails the cards directly. The applicant never gets physical custody of completed cards. This protects the integrity of the fingerprint submission.

Felony case files in Rockland County are kept permanently. Misdemeanor files last 25 years. Violation files are kept 6 years. Juvenile records are sealed. Under Judiciary Law 255, court clerks must search and provide copies of public records when asked and paid.

Orangetown criminal records are managed through the police department and Rockland County offices.

Nearby Cities

Other Rockland County cities with criminal records pages.

• Clarkstown