Broome County Criminal Records
Criminal records in Broome County are held by the County Clerk's Office, the County Court, and the Sheriff's Office in the Binghamton area. Broome County is part of the 6th Judicial District and sits in the Southern Tier of New York. The County Clerk at 60 Hawley Street in Binghamton stores criminal case documents from County Court and Supreme Court, with records going back to 1806. You can search Broome County criminal records online through the SearchIQS portal, through state court tools like WebCrims and eCourts, or by visiting the courthouse in person. The Sheriff's Office Records Division at 155 Lt. Van Winkle Drive handles arrest records and incident reports. The county's court system includes Supreme Court, County Court, Family Court, Surrogate's Court, city courts, and town courts.
Broome County Criminal Records Overview
Where to Search Broome County Criminal Records
The Broome County Clerk's Office on the 3rd floor of the Broome County Office Building at 60 Hawley Street, Binghamton, NY 13901 is the primary place to search for criminal records tied to County Court and Supreme Court cases. Call (607) 778-2255 Ext. 6 or email clerkinfo@BroomeCountyny.gov. The clerk processes, files, scans, and stores court documents. Land records go back to 1935 and court documents to 1986 in the online system.
The Broome County Courthouse in Binghamton houses the Supreme Court and County Court. The main phone is 607-240-5800. Supreme Court Justices include Hon. Jeffrey A. Tait and Hon. Ferris D. Lebous. County Court Judge Hon. Joseph F. Cawley sits at 65 Hawley St. Call 607-240-5804 for County Court matters. Felony cases are tried here. The clerk will not do broad criminal record searches with little information. You need to give them specific case details or a defendant's name and approximate dates.
The Broome County Sheriff's Office Records Division at 155 Lt. Van Winkle Drive, Binghamton, NY 13905 holds arrest records and incident reports. Call 607-778-1911. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM. There is a $15 fee for most record searches at the Sheriff's Office.
Online Criminal Records Search
The Broome County SearchIQS Portal gives online access to court records, land records, and other public documents filed with the County Clerk. You can search as a guest or create an account for better access. The system includes some criminal court records, though coverage depends on the filing date and document type. Search by name using the last name, first name format.
WebCrims is free and shows active criminal cases in Broome County courts. Search by defendant name or case number. It covers courts in the 6th Judicial District. Closed and sealed cases will not show up here.
The Broome County Clerk's Office manages court documents dating back to 1986 in their online system.
The eCourts portal covers civil and criminal records across New York. Search by name, case number, or attorney. For a full statewide search that covers Broome County, use the Criminal History Record Search at $95 per name. Results come the next business day.
Criminal History and DCJS Records
DCJS keeps fingerprint-based criminal history records. These are not public and not the same as court records. You cannot get someone else's DCJS record.
To see your own criminal history, use the Record Review program. Get fingerprinted at an approved site, pay about $77.75, and wait 7 to 10 business days. Broome County residents can find fingerprinting sites in the Binghamton area. This is the only way to get an official rap sheet in New York State.
Criminal Record Sealing in Broome County
Cases that end in dismissal or acquittal seal on their own under CPL 160.50. No one has to file a motion. The court and police seal their files. This happens in Broome County Court, Binghamton City Court, and all town courts in the county.
For convictions, CPL 160.59 lets a person apply to seal up to two after waiting 10 years. Only one can be a felony. Sex offenses, Class A felonies, and violent felonies cannot be sealed this way. The Broome County Court handles these motions.
Youthful offender adjudications stay confidential under CPL 720.35. The Clean Slate Act, which started November 16, 2024, provides automatic sealing for some records. Misdemeanors seal 3 years after sentencing or release. Felonies seal after 8 years. Sex offenses, Class A felonies, violent felonies, and homicides are excluded.
Fees for Broome County Criminal Records
The Broome County Clerk charges standard state fees. You can look at records in person for free under Judiciary Law 255. Copies cost money.
- CHRS statewide search: $95.00 per name
- Copy fees at County Clerk: $0.65 per page
- Sheriff's Office record search: $15.00
- DCJS personal record review: about $77.75
- Certified copies of dispositions: $10.00
WebCrims, eCourts, and the SearchIQS guest search are free. You can view case data on screen but you cannot get certified copies from those tools. For a Certificate of Disposition, contact the court where the case was heard.
Public Access to Criminal Records
Most criminal court records in Broome County are public. Public Officers Law Article 6 gives anyone the right to see government records, with certain exceptions. Judiciary Law 255 says court clerks must search records and give copies when asked and paid.
Sealed records under CPL 160.50 and CPL 160.59 are not available. Family Court records, juvenile cases, and grand jury proceedings are also off limits. If you get turned down, the Committee on Open Government can help.
Broome County courts in Binghamton handle criminal cases across the 6th Judicial District.
Sex Offender Registry
The Sex Offender Registry lets you search for offenders in Broome County by name, county, or zip code. The site shows Level 2 and Level 3 offenders for free. Call 1-800-262-3257 for Level 1 offender info. This registry is run by DCJS and is separate from the court system.
Corrections and Inmate Lookup
The DOCCS website has an inmate lookup for people in state prison or on parole. Search by name or DIN number. This covers people sentenced in Broome County now in state custody. For inmates at the Broome County Jail, contact the Sheriff's Office at 607-778-1911.
Cities and Towns in Broome County
Broome County has several cities and towns with their own courts. Criminal records from each area go through the courts that serve that location.
- Union - The town of Union has its own court for local criminal matters.
Other communities in Broome County include Binghamton, Endicott, Johnson City, Vestal, and Chenango. These towns and villages have their own courts. Records from local courts feed into the state system and can be searched through CHRS or eCourts.
Nearby Counties
Broome County sits in the Southern Tier of New York. These nearby counties each have their own court system.