Yonkers Criminal Records

Criminal records in Yonkers are managed by Westchester County courts, the Westchester County Clerk, and Yonkers City Court. Yonkers is the fourth largest city in New York State with a population of about 211,000. It sits just north of New York City at the southern edge of Westchester County. Felony criminal records from Yonkers go through Westchester County Court in White Plains. Yonkers City Court at 100 South Broadway handles misdemeanors and violations within city limits. Westchester County is part of the 9th Judicial District. You can search Yonkers criminal records through state tools, at the county clerk's office, or by visiting the courts in person.

Westchester County Courts and Yonkers Criminal Records

Westchester County handles all felony criminal records for Yonkers. The Westchester County Courthouse is at 111 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd in White Plains. The Westchester County Clerk at 110 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd, White Plains, NY 10601 keeps the court files. Call (914) 995-3070 for records questions.

Yonkers City Court Criminal Part is at 100 South Broadway, Yonkers, NY 10701. This court handles misdemeanors and violations that happen in the city of Yonkers. The phone number is (914) 377-6330. Yonkers City Court has its own set of criminal records. These are separate from the County Court files in White Plains. Cases that begin as misdemeanors in city court can get upgraded and moved to county court if felony charges come into play.

The Yonkers Police Department also keeps arrest records and incident reports. These are police records, not court records. To get police records, you need to submit a FOIL request to the Yonkers PD. The two systems are separate but related. A single criminal case might have records in both places.

How to Search Yonkers Criminal Records

WebCrims covers the 9th Judicial District, which includes Westchester County and Yonkers City Court. It is free. Search by name or case number. The tool shows active and pending cases. Closed and sealed cases do not appear.

The eCourts portal provides broader access to Westchester County court records. Search by name, case number, or attorney. It is free. Coverage spans multiple court levels. Some older Yonkers criminal records may not be in the database yet.

The City of Yonkers website provides local government information and links to city court resources.

For a statewide search covering Westchester County, use the Criminal History Record Search. It costs $95 per name and date of birth. Results come from every court in all 62 counties. You get results the next business day. Sealed records will not show. This is a name-based search that does not use fingerprints.

DCJS Records

The Division of Criminal Justice Services keeps fingerprint-based records. These are not court records. They track arrests and outcomes linked to prints. These files are not public. You cannot request someone else's DCJS record.

Get your own record through the Record Review program. Submit fingerprints at an approved site. The cost is about $77.75. Results take 7 to 10 business days. Yonkers residents can find fingerprinting locations in southern Westchester County and nearby areas.

Criminal Record Sealing

Yonkers criminal records follow the same sealing rules as all of New York. Dismissed cases seal on their own under CPL 160.50. No motion needed. The court and police close their files. The person can deny the arrest took place.

Convictions may be sealed under CPL 160.59 after a 10-year wait. 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 this way. Westchester County Court handles these motions for Yonkers felony cases.

The Clean Slate Act took effect November 16, 2024. Misdemeanors seal after 3 years. Felonies seal after 8 years. Sex offenses, Class A felonies, violent felonies, and homicides are excluded. DCJS handles automatic sealing for all Westchester County records, including cases from Yonkers courts.

Fees for Yonkers Criminal Records

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

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

WebCrims and eCourts are free. They show case data on screen but do not provide certified copies. For a Certificate of Disposition from Yonkers City Court, contact the court directly at 100 South Broadway. For County Court records, contact the Westchester County Clerk in White Plains.

Sex Offender Registry

The Sex Offender Registry lets you search registered offenders in Westchester County by name or zip code. Level 2 and Level 3 offenders show up online. For Level 1 data, call 1-800-262-3257. The DOCCS inmate lookup covers people in state prison or on parole, including those sentenced in Yonkers.

Nearby Cities

Yonkers sits at the southern tip of Westchester County, right next to the Bronx. These nearby cities all have their own criminal records pages.

• New York City - Directly south, across the Bronx border
• Mount Vernon - Just east in Westchester County
• New Rochelle - Along the Sound in Westchester
• Greenburgh - North in Westchester County
• White Plains - The Westchester county seat