Find Criminal Records in Steuben County
Criminal records in Steuben County are held by County Clerk Judith M. Hunter at 3 East Pulteney Square in Bath and by the courts in the 6th Judicial District. The County Clerk is a constitutional officer elected for a four-year term. As Clerk of the Supreme and County Courts, the office provides files, records, and indexes of papers in legal actions and proceedings. It also maintains judgment dockets and records of money paid or ordered into court. Files kept here are permanent and used daily by attorneys and the public to check criminal convictions and other legal records. The Clerk's Office does not do research for you, but staff will help you find the materials you need.
Steuben County Criminal Records Overview
Where to Search Steuben County Criminal Records
The Steuben County Clerk at 3 East Pulteney Square, Bath, NY 14810 is the main place for felony criminal records. The phone is (607) 664-2563. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. The clerk records deeds, mortgages, assignments, and liens, and files maps, pistol permits, and financing statements. Revenue comes from mortgage tax fees, criminal fees, motor vehicle fees, and deed transfer tax fees. Court record costs are partly funded by the state under the Unified Court Budget.
The Steuben County courts are at 3 East Pulteney Square, Bath. Start at the clerk's office to request criminal court records. Give them case numbers or party names to speed up the search. Staff can guide you on the process, fees, and special requests. The county also has land records from 1796, court records from 1796, and naturalization records.
The Steuben County Sheriff's Office at 7007 Rumsey Street Ext., Bath, NY 14810 maintains arrest records and booking information. Hours are 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. You can submit a FOIL request to the Records Access Officer for arrest records. Under Public Officers Law 89(3), agencies must respond within five business days.
Online Criminal Records Search
WebCrims shows active criminal cases for free. The eCourts portal covers civil court cases. For criminal records, separate databases provide information about pending or concluded cases. You can also email a FOIL request to the designated Records Access Officer at the Sheriff's Office, or use the Image Mate Online system for certain public records.
The Steuben County Clerk maintains permanent criminal records at 3 East Pulteney Square in Bath.
For a full statewide search, the Criminal History Record Search costs $95 per name. Results come the next business day. Sealed records are excluded.
DCJS Criminal History Records
DCJS maintains fingerprint-based records that are not public. Use the Record Review program to get your own. Submit fingerprints through an approved vendor. The cost is about $77.75. Results take 7 to 10 business days.
Criminal Record Sealing
Steuben County courts follow New York's sealing laws. Dismissed cases seal under CPL 160.50. Convictions may be sealed under CPL 160.59 after 10 years, with limits on the number and type of offenses. Youthful offender adjudications are confidential under CPL 720.35.
The Clean Slate Act, effective November 16, 2024, calls for automatic sealing. Misdemeanors seal 3 years after sentencing. Felonies seal after 8 years. Sex offenses, violent felonies, and homicides are excluded.
Fees for Criminal Records
You can inspect records in person for free. Copies and services cost money.
- CHRS statewide search: $95.00 per name
- DCJS personal record review: about $77.75
- Pistol permit application: $10.00
- Recording fees: NYS schedule applies
- Copy fees: contact the clerk's office
WebCrims and eCourts are free to use. For certified copies, contact the County Clerk at (607) 664-2563.
Criminal records in Steuben County include arrest records from the Sheriff's Office and court records from the County Clerk.
Public Access to Records
Most criminal court records are public under Judiciary Law 255 and FOIL. Sealed cases, Family Court records, juvenile cases, and active investigation files may be withheld. If access is denied, the Committee on Open Government can advise you.
Sex Offender Registry
The Sex Offender Registry lets you search Steuben County for free. Level 2 and 3 offenders are online. For Level 1 info, call 1-800-262-3257.
Corrections and Inmate Records
The DOCCS website provides inmate lookups for state prisoners. The Steuben County jail at the Sheriff's Office on Rumsey Street in Bath holds local inmates. Call (607) 622-3911 for jail information.
Nearby Counties
Steuben County is in the southern Finger Lakes and Southern Tier region. Nearby counties each run their own courts.