Rockland County Criminal Records Search
Criminal records in Rockland County are maintained by the County Clerk and the courts of the 9th Judicial District, with offices in New City. The County Clerk's Office at 1 South Main Street, Suite 100, New City, NY 10956 files and stores court documents for Supreme Court and County Court cases. The clerk has converted many records to digital format and offers an online portal at SearchIQS. You can also search Rockland County criminal records through WebCrims, eCourts, or the statewide CHRS system. The county has several town courts that handle local criminal matters.
Rockland County Criminal Records Overview
Where to Search Rockland County Criminal Records
The Rockland County Clerk's Office at 1 South Main Street, Suite 100, New City, NY 10956 is the main office for criminal records from County Court and Supreme Court. Call (845) 638-5094. The clerk files and records court documents for Supreme and County Court actions. Records include felony convictions, civil cases, judgments, and docket sheets. You can visit in person during business hours, Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
In-person criminal record requests require a completed form, valid government-issued photo ID, and payment. The name search fee is $15.00. Copies cost $0.65 per page. You can inspect records for free under Judiciary Law 255, but getting copies or formal searches has a cost.
Rockland Supreme and County Court is at 1 South Main Street, New City, NY 10956. Call 845-483-8310. County Court Judge Hon. Kevin H. Russo handles felony cases. Supreme Court Justices Hon. Robert M. Berliner and Hon. Paul I. Marx hear other matters. The County Clerk serves as Clerk of both courts. Docket sheets from the clerk give you case narratives and attorney info.
Online Criminal Records Search
The county offers its own online portal. The SearchIQS portal gives you access to court records, land records, and other public documents from Rockland County. Registration may be needed for full access. The system covers documents dating back to the county's founding. Search and viewing are free, but downloading or printing documents may cost $5.00 per document.
The Rockland County SearchIQS portal provides online access to court and public records.
WebCrims shows active criminal cases for free. No sign-up needed. It covers the 9th Judicial District. Sealed and old closed cases do not appear. The eCourts portal gives broader access to records from Rockland County courts. Both are run by the state court system.
The Criminal History Record Search costs $95 per name and date of birth. It covers every court in all 62 New York counties. Results come the next business day. Sealed records do not show up. This is a name-based search, not fingerprint-based.
Criminal History and DCJS Records
DCJS keeps fingerprint-based criminal history records for the state. They are not public. You cannot get another person's DCJS record. The Record Review program lets you get your own. You submit fingerprints at an approved site and pay about $77.75. Results take 7 to 10 business days.
Rockland County residents can find fingerprinting sites through DCJS or local law enforcement. This is the only way to get an official state rap sheet. Court records from the County Clerk and DCJS records are two different systems that track different things.
Criminal Record Sealing Laws
Dismissed and acquitted cases in Rockland County seal on their own under CPL 160.50. No motion is needed. Court and police records are sealed. The person can deny the arrest.
Under CPL 160.59, a person may apply to seal up to two convictions after 10 years. Only one can be a felony. Sex offenses, Class A felonies, and violent felonies do not qualify. A $50 filing fee applies. The District Attorney gets notice and can object. The court decides based on the full picture. Youthful offender adjudications remain confidential under CPL 720.35.
The Clean Slate Act started November 16, 2024. It seals misdemeanor convictions 3 years after sentencing or release. Felony convictions seal after 8 years. Sex offenses, violent felonies, Class A felonies, and homicides are excluded. DCJS handles the process statewide.
Fees for Criminal Records
Costs vary by how you search and what you need. Free in-person inspection is available under state law. Copies and formal searches have fees.
- Name search: $15.00
- Court record copies: $0.65 per page
- Photocopies: $0.25 per page
- Certified copies: $10.00 per document
- CHRS statewide search: $95.00
- DCJS record review: about $77.75
WebCrims and eCourts are free. They show case data on screen. For a Certificate of Disposition or other official document, go through the County Clerk or the court that handled the case.
Public Access to Records
Criminal court records in Rockland County are generally public under Public Officers Law Article 6 and Judiciary Law 255. You do not need to be a party to the case. You do not need a reason.
Records that are confidential include sealed cases, juvenile delinquencies, adoption proceedings, and certain family law matters. Records with sensitive personal information may be redacted. The Committee on Open Government provides guidance if a records request is denied. Rockland County courts follow state retention schedules: felony convictions are permanent, misdemeanor cases are kept 25 years, and violations are held 6 years after disposition.
Sex Offender Registry
The Sex Offender Registry lets you search for registered offenders in Rockland County for free. Level 2 and Level 3 offenders appear online. For Level 1 offenders, call 1-800-262-3257.
Resources for accessing Rockland County criminal records through local and state databases.
Corrections and Inmate Records
The DOCCS website has a free inmate lookup by name or DIN. This covers people sentenced in Rockland County who went to state prison. The Rockland County Sheriff's Office at 55 New Hempstead Road, New City, NY 10956 holds local inmates. Call (845) 638-5400 for jail info. The District Attorney's office is at 1 South Main Street, Suite 500, New City, NY 10956. Call (845) 638-5001.
Mail Requests for Criminal Records
You can request criminal records by mail. Prepare a written request with the subject's full name, date of birth, and what info you need. Include a self-addressed stamped envelope and a certified check or money order. Mail it to the Records Division at the Rockland County Sheriff's Office, 55 New Hempstead Road, New City, NY 10956. Processing time varies. For court records by mail, contact the County Clerk's office first to confirm what they need.
Cities and Towns in Rockland County
Rockland County has several towns. Criminal records for each area go through the courts that serve that location.
- Ramapo - The town of Ramapo has its own justice court for local criminal matters.
- Clarkstown - Clarkstown's justice court handles misdemeanor criminal records in the town.
- Orangetown - Orangetown Town Court deals with local criminal and traffic cases.
Other towns like Haverstraw and Stony Point have their own courts that handle lower-level criminal matters in their jurisdictions.
Nearby Counties
Rockland County is in the lower Hudson Valley, just north of the New Jersey border. Surrounding counties each maintain their own criminal records.