Search Westchester County Criminal Records
Criminal records in Westchester County are maintained by the County Clerk and the courts of the 9th Judicial District in White Plains. The County Clerk's Office at 110 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., White Plains, NY 10601 handles court filings, record searches, and public access. Westchester is one of the most populated counties in New York, with 20 towns and 23 villages that each have their own courts. Criminal records go back to 1978 in the digital system. The county runs its own online portal called Westchester Records Online, and state tools like WebCrims cover pending cases too.
Westchester County Criminal Records Overview
Where to Search Westchester County Criminal Records
The Westchester County Clerk's Office is at 110 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., White Plains, NY 10601. Call (914) 995-3080. Fax is (914) 995-4030. Hours are 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on weekdays. Passports and licensing close at 4:00 p.m. You enter through the Richard J. Daronco Courthouse to reach the clerk's office. The Legal Division handles court records and land records.
The Criminal Department sits at 111 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., on the 2nd floor, White Plains, NY 10601. Call (914) 824-5400. This is where felony cases are tried. Criminal records from 1978 to present are in the digital system. Look for "DA" before the Index or Indictment Number to identify criminal cases in the system. The Civil Department is on the 9th floor at (914) 824-5300.
For questions about court records in the Legal Division, call (914) 995-3075. Staff can help you figure out where a specific case record is filed and how to get copies.
Online Criminal Records Search
Westchester County runs its own records portal. Westchester Records Online (WRO) provides 24-hour access to court records and land records. New users need to register for an account to view document images. Returning users can log in directly. Search by name, index number, or document type. Criminal cases from 1978 and civil cases from 1980 are in the system. The name search fee is $5.00 per name.
Westchester County Supreme and County Court at 111 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., White Plains.
WebCrims shows active criminal cases in Westchester County for free. No account needed. It covers courts in the 9th Judicial District. Sealed and closed cases do not show up. The eCourts portal gives broader access to records from Westchester courts.
The Criminal History Record Search costs $95 per name and date of birth. It covers all 62 counties. Results come the next business day. This search does not include sealed records. Town and village court data from before 2007 may have gaps.
Criminal History and DCJS
DCJS maintains fingerprint-based criminal history records for the state. They are not public. You cannot get another person's DCJS record. For your own, use the Record Review program. Get fingerprinted and pay about $77.75. Results take 7 to 10 business days.
Westchester County residents can find fingerprinting locations through DCJS or local agencies. This is the only path to an official New York State rap sheet. The Westchester County Department of Correction also maintains inmate records for people in county custody.
Criminal Record Sealing in Westchester County
Dismissed and acquitted cases seal on their own under CPL 160.50. No motion is needed. Court and police files are sealed. The person can deny the arrest happened.
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 are not eligible. The $50 filing fee applies. The DA has a chance to weigh in. The judge decides. Youthful offender adjudications stay confidential under CPL 720.35.
The Clean Slate Act started November 16, 2024. Misdemeanor convictions seal 3 years after sentencing or release. Felony convictions seal after 8 years. Violent felonies, sex offenses, Class A felonies, and homicides are excluded. DCJS handles the process statewide, and that includes Westchester County records.
Fees for Criminal Records
Costs depend on how you search and what you need. In-person inspection is free. Copies and formal searches cost money.
- County Clerk name search: $5.00 per name
- Copies: $0.65 per page
- Certified copies: $10.00 per document
- CHRS statewide search: $95.00
- DCJS record review: about $77.75
The WRO portal requires registration but lets you search 24/7. WebCrims and eCourts are free tools. For a Certificate of Disposition or other official court document, go through the County Clerk or the court that handled the case.
Public Access to Records
Criminal court records in Westchester County are presumptively public under Public Officers Law Article 6. Court records are covered by Judiciary Law 255. You do not need to be part of the case. You do not need a reason for your request.
Sealed cases under CPL 160.50 and CPL 160.59 are not available. Family Court records, juvenile matters, and youthful offender adjudications are confidential. FOIL requests go to the agency's Records Access Officer. The response time is 5 business days for acknowledgment. The Committee on Open Government can help with denied requests. Record retention follows state rules: felony cases are permanent, misdemeanors stay 25 years, violations 6 years. Appeals go to the Appellate Division, Second Department in Brooklyn.
Sex Offender Registry
The Sex Offender Registry lets you search for offenders in Westchester County for free. Level 2 and Level 3 offenders show up online. Level 1 info requires a call to 1-800-262-3257.
Resources for accessing Westchester County criminal records through local portals and state databases.
Corrections and Inmate Records
The DOCCS website provides free inmate lookup by name or DIN. This covers people sentenced in Westchester County who are in state prison. The Westchester County Department of Correction has its own inmate lookup for people in county custody. Contact them for local jail info. The county jail holds people awaiting trial and those serving short sentences.
Local Courts in Westchester County
Westchester County has 20 towns and 23 villages with their own justice courts. These local courts handle misdemeanors, violations, and traffic offenses. Each court maintains its own records. Town and village courts are not courts of record, so their files may not be fully available through online state tools. If you need a record from a local court, call that court directly. Records from these courts feed into the state system over time, but coverage before 2007 is limited in the CHRS database.
Cities in Westchester County
Westchester County has several cities with their own courts. Criminal records for each city flow through the courts that serve that location.
- Yonkers - The largest city in Westchester County. Yonkers City Court handles misdemeanor cases.
- New Rochelle - New Rochelle City Court handles local criminal matters.
- Mount Vernon - Mount Vernon City Court processes misdemeanor criminal records.
- Greenburgh - Greenburgh Town Court handles local criminal and traffic cases.
- White Plains - White Plains City Court handles misdemeanor cases in the county seat.
Nearby Counties
Westchester County borders New York City to the south and the Hudson Valley to the north. Neighboring counties handle their own criminal records.