Access Livingston County Criminal Records
Criminal records in Livingston County are maintained by the County Clerk and courts within the 7th Judicial District. Geneseo is the county seat. The county sits south of Rochester in the Finger Lakes region and has a relatively small population. Criminal cases here move through County Court for felonies and local town courts for misdemeanors and violations. You can search Livingston County criminal records through state online tools, visit the clerk's office in person, or submit a written request. The county shares its judicial district with Monroe, Ontario, Seneca, Steuben, Wayne, Cayuga, and Yates counties.
Livingston County Criminal Records Overview
Where to Search Livingston County Criminal Records
The Livingston County Clerk at 6 Court Street, Room 201, Geneseo, NY 14454 is the primary office for criminal records from County Court and Supreme Court cases. The clerk files and stores documents for felony matters. In-person inspection of public records is free under Judiciary Law 255. Copies cost a per-page fee. The phone number is (585) 243-7010.
Livingston County Court sits at the Livingston County Courthouse in Geneseo. This is where felony cases are tried. The County Clerk serves as clerk for this court. Criminal records include indictments, pleas, verdicts, and sentencing information. The courthouse is compact and handles the county's full criminal docket.
Town and village courts across Livingston County handle misdemeanors and violations. These include courts in Avon, Dansville, Caledonia, Mount Morris, and Nunda. Each town court has its own clerk. Records from these courts stay with the local clerk but also feed into state systems over time. Dansville Village Court tends to see a higher case volume than most other local courts in the county because of its larger population.
Online Search for Criminal Records
The eCourts portal is a free online tool for searching Livingston County criminal records. Enter a name, case number, or attorney name. The system pulls results from courts across the 7th Judicial District. Not all old records are in the system. Coverage improves year by year as more data gets loaded.
The Criminal History Record Search costs $95 per name and date of birth. It searches every court level in all 62 counties. Results come the next business day. This is a name-based search, not fingerprint-based. Town court data from before 2007 may be missing. For a county like Livingston where many cases go through town courts, that gap matters.
The Livingston County Clerk in Geneseo processes criminal record requests for County Court cases.
WebCrims shows active criminal cases in some courts. Coverage for Livingston County is limited. The tool works best for larger courts. Check to see what is available. It is free and does not require an account.
Criminal History and DCJS Records
The Division of Criminal Justice Services holds fingerprint-based criminal histories. These are not the same as court records. DCJS records link arrest data, charges, and dispositions to fingerprints. They are not public.
To get your own DCJS record, use the Record Review program. Submit fingerprints through an approved vendor. The cost is about $77.75. Results take 7 to 10 business days. Livingston County residents can find fingerprinting services in the Geneseo area or travel to Rochester for more options. The Livingston County Sheriff's Office may provide fingerprinting as well.
Criminal Record Sealing in Livingston County
Livingston County courts follow the same sealing laws as every other county in New York.
Dismissals and acquittals seal automatically under CPL 160.50. No motion needed. Under CPL 160.59, a person can apply to seal up to two convictions after waiting 10 years. Only one can be a felony. Sex offenses, Class A felonies, and violent felonies do not qualify. Youthful offender adjudications stay confidential under CPL 720.35.
The Clean Slate Act took effect November 16, 2024. Misdemeanor convictions seal 3 years after sentencing or release. Felony convictions seal after 8 years. Certain serious offenses are excluded. DCJS runs the automatic sealing process statewide, which covers Livingston County records.
Fees for Livingston County Criminal Records
The Livingston County Clerk charges standard state fees for record searches and copies. Inspecting records in person costs nothing.
- CHRS statewide search: $95.00 per name
- DCJS personal record review: about $77.75
- County clerk name search: $5.00 per name (two-year period)
- Copy fees: $0.25 to $0.65 per page
- Certified copies: $5.00 to $10.00 per document
eCourts is free to use online. It shows case data on screen but does not give certified copies. For a Certificate of Disposition from Livingston County Court, request it through the County Clerk's office.
Public Access to Records
Most criminal records in Livingston County are public. New York's FOIL law, under Public Officers Law Article 6, gives broad access to government records. Court records fall under Judiciary Law 255. The clerk must search and provide copies when asked and paid. You do not need to state a reason.
Sealed cases under CPL 160.50 and CPL 160.59 are off limits. Family Court records, juvenile cases, and youthful offender matters stay confidential. Grand jury proceedings are secret. Investigation files from the Livingston County Sheriff or local police departments may be withheld under FOIL exemptions depending on the status of the case.
Criminal court records from Livingston County are accessible through the clerk's office and state databases.
Sex Offender Registry
The Sex Offender Registry lets you search by name, county, or zip code. Look up registered offenders in Livingston County at no cost. Level 2 and Level 3 offenders show online. Level 1 offenders require a call to 1-800-262-3257.
Corrections and Inmate Records
The DOCCS website has an inmate lookup tool. Search by name or DIN number for people in state prison or on parole. Livingston County is home to two state prisons: Livingston Correctional Facility and Groveland Correctional Facility. Both hold inmates from across the state, not just local offenders. The Livingston County Jail holds people awaiting trial or serving short sentences. Call the sheriff's office at (585) 243-7100 for jail inquiries.
Nearby Counties
Livingston County sits in the Finger Lakes region south of Rochester. These nearby counties have their own court systems.