Ramapo Criminal Records

Criminal records for the Town of Ramapo are held by Rockland County courts and the Rockland County Clerk in New City. Ramapo is the largest town in Rockland County with a population of about 142,000. The town includes the villages of Spring Valley, Suffern, Airmont, Chestnut Ridge, Hillburn, Kaser, Montebello, New Hempstead, Pomona, Sloatsburg, and Wesley Hills. All felony criminal records from Ramapo go through Rockland County Court. The town runs its own justice court for misdemeanors and lesser offenses. Ramapo is part of the 9th Judicial District. You can search criminal records through state tools, the county clerk at 1 South Main Street in New City, or by visiting the courts.

Rockland County Courts Handle Ramapo Criminal Cases

Rockland County manages all felony criminal records for Ramapo. The Rockland County Courthouse is at 1 South Main Street, New City, NY 10956. The Rockland County Clerk is in the same building and keeps the court files. Call the clerk at (845) 638-5070 for records questions. New City is the county seat and sits within the Town of Clarkstown, not far from Ramapo.

The Ramapo Town Justice Court handles misdemeanors, violations, and traffic matters. The court serves the entire town and its many villages. Cases that involve felony charges get moved from town court up to Rockland County Court. Town court records feed into the state system but may not appear in statewide searches right away.

Several villages within Ramapo also have their own courts. Spring Valley, Suffern, and other incorporated villages handle local matters through village justice courts. Records from these courts eventually make it into the county and state systems. If you are looking for older village court records from Ramapo, check with the village clerk directly. The Rockland County Sheriff's Office at 55 New Hempstead Road in New City also keeps arrest records and processes background checks separately from the court system.

How to Search Ramapo Criminal Records Online

WebCrims covers the 9th Judicial District, which includes Rockland County. It is free. Search by name or case number. The tool shows active and pending cases. Closed and sealed matters are not visible. This is the fastest way to check on a current case in Ramapo.

The eCourts portal pulls records from multiple court levels in Rockland County. It is free. Search by name, case number, or attorney. Coverage varies by court type and time period. Not all older Ramapo criminal records are in the system yet.

For a full statewide search, use the Criminal History Record Search. It costs $95 per name and date of birth. The CHRS pulls from every court in all 62 counties. Results come back the next business day. Sealed records do not show up. Town and village court data from before 2007 may have gaps.

The OCA Criminal History Record Search covers all courts in Rockland County and across New York State.

DCJS Criminal History Records

DCJS keeps fingerprint-based criminal histories. These are separate from court records. They track arrests, charges, and outcomes tied to a set of fingerprints. These files are not public. You cannot look up someone else's record.

To get your own record, use the Record Review program. The cost is about $77.75. Submit fingerprints at an approved location. Results take 7 to 10 business days. Ramapo residents can find fingerprinting sites in Rockland County and nearby areas.

Record Sealing in Ramapo

Ramapo criminal records follow the same sealing rules as the rest of New York. Dismissed and acquitted cases seal on their own under CPL 160.50. No filing needed. The court and police close their files. The arrest drops from public view.

Convictions can be sealed under CPL 160.59 after 10 years. A person can seal up to two convictions. Only one can be a felony. Sex offenses, Class A felonies, and violent felonies cannot be sealed. Rockland County Court handles these motions for Ramapo felony cases. Youthful offender records stay confidential under CPL 720.35.

The Clean Slate Act went into effect November 16, 2024. Misdemeanors seal 3 years after sentencing or release. Felonies seal after 8 years. Sex offenses, Class A felonies, violent felonies, and homicides are excluded from the automatic sealing process. DCJS handles this for all Rockland County records, including Ramapo cases.

Fees for Criminal Records

The Rockland County Clerk charges standard fees set by state law. You can inspect records in person at the clerk's office for free. Copies and certified documents cost extra.

• CHRS statewide search: $95.00 per name
• DCJS record review: about $77.75
• County clerk name search: $5.00 per name
• Copy fees: $0.25 to $0.65 per page
• Certified copies: $5.00 to $10.00

WebCrims and eCourts are free to use. They show case details on screen. For a Certificate of Disposition from Rockland County Court, contact the clerk at 1 South Main Street in New City. The Rockland County Sheriff charges its own fees for background check requests at 55 New Hempstead Road.

Public Access and FOIL

Most criminal records in Ramapo are public. Judiciary Law 255 says court clerks must search records and provide copies to anyone who pays the fee. You do not need to be a party to the case. Sealed matters, juvenile cases, and grand jury proceedings are not available.

For police records, submit a FOIL request to the Ramapo Police Department or the Rockland County Sheriff's Office. Each department has its own Records Access Officer. Response time is 5 business days for an initial reply. Copies cost $0.25 per page. If your request is denied, contact the Committee on Open Government.

Nearby Cities

Ramapo is in Rockland County, just north of the New Jersey border. These nearby cities and towns have their own criminal records pages.

• Clarkstown - Also in Rockland County
• Orangetown - Southern Rockland County
• Yonkers - In Westchester County to the east
• Greenburgh - In Westchester County
• New York City - To the south and east