Search Sullivan County Criminal Records
Criminal records in Sullivan County are held by the County Clerk at the County Government Center, 100 North Street in Monticello, and by the Sheriff's Office at 58 Old Route 17. Sullivan County sits in the Catskills region of New York. The county runs a full court system with Supreme Court, County Court, Family Court, Surrogate's Court, and various town and village courts. The County Clerk maintains records of all local court proceedings and public records. Some records may need an appointment to access. You can search criminal records online through state databases, visit the clerk's office in person, or submit requests by mail.
Sullivan County Criminal Records Overview
Where to Find Sullivan County Criminal Records
The Sullivan County Clerk at 100 North Street, P.O. Box 5012, Monticello, NY 12701 is where felony criminal records from County Court and Supreme Court are filed. The phone is (845) 807-0411. The clerk's office maintains records of all court proceedings. Court records include case filings, motions, orders, judgments, transcripts, and docket entries. You can access civil records through the Search IQS online database for a fee.
The Sullivan County Sheriff's Office at 58 Old Route 17, Monticello, NY 12701 handles arrest records and jail information. The phone is (845) 794-7100. The jail phone is (845) 794-7102. For arrest records, submit a FOIL request to the Sheriff's Office. An appointment may be needed for some records.
Sullivan County courts handle different case types. Supreme Court has general jurisdiction. County Court deals with felonies and misdemeanors. Town and village courts handle minor misdemeanors. Records from each court stay with that court unless they are appealed or transferred. The County Clerk keeps the felony-level records long term.
Online Criminal Records Search
WebCrims lets you search by court calendar, defendant name, summons, or case number. It covers criminal cases in Sullivan County for free. The eCourts portal provides access to civil and other case types.
Sullivan County court records are accessible through online databases and the County Clerk's office in Monticello.
For a statewide search, use the Criminal History Record Search for $95 per name. Sealed records are not included. Results come the next business day.
DCJS Criminal History Records
DCJS keeps fingerprint-based criminal history records. Only you can access your own record. Use the Record Review program to get your rap sheet. Submit fingerprints through an approved vendor. The cost is about $77.75. Results take 7 to 10 business days. The Sex Offender Registry is a separate free search you can run by name, county, or zip code.
Criminal Record Sealing Laws
Dismissed cases seal automatically under CPL 160.50. Convictions may be sealed under CPL 160.59 after 10 years. Sex offenses and violent felonies are excluded. Juvenile records, law enforcement investigation records, juror private information, and mental health records are all exempt from public access.
The Clean Slate Act, effective November 16, 2024, allows automatic sealing of misdemeanors after 3 years and felonies after 8 years. Certain serious offenses are excluded. Youthful offender adjudications are confidential under CPL 720.35.
Fees for Criminal Records
In-person inspection of public records is free. Copy fees and certification charges apply.
- CHRS statewide search: $95.00 per name
- DCJS personal record review: about $77.75
- Copy fees: vary by document type
- Certification: additional fees apply
WebCrims is free. For certified copies or a Certificate of Disposition, contact the court that handled the case.
Public Access to Records
Court records are public under Judiciary Law 255 and FOIL. Sullivan County public records include court records, sex offender information, historic records, and oath of office records. Restricted records include law enforcement disciplinary records, juvenile records, vital records, and investigation records that could deny a fair trial. If denied access, the Committee on Open Government can assist.
The eCourts portal provides access to court records from Sullivan County and other New York counties.
Corrections and Inmate Records
The DOCCS website provides inmate lookups for state prison. The Sullivan County jail at the Sheriff's Office holds local inmates. Call (845) 794-7102 for jail information.
Nearby Counties
Sullivan County is in the southern Catskills. Nearby counties manage their own court records.