Wyoming County Criminal Records
Criminal records in Wyoming County are held by County Clerk Rhonda Pierce at the courthouse in Warsaw. The clerk's office files and maintains records of all court proceedings, both civil and criminal. You can search Wyoming County criminal records in person at the courthouse, through state online tools like WebCrims and eCourts, or by ordering a statewide Criminal History Record Search. The office at 147 North Main Street, Warsaw, NY is open Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The county also offers criminal background searches as a listed service.
Wyoming County Criminal Records Overview
Where to Search Wyoming County Criminal Records
The Wyoming County Clerk's Office at the Wyoming County Courthouse, 147 North Main Street, Warsaw, NY is the main place for criminal record searches. Call (585) 786-8810. Fax is (585) 786-3703. County Clerk Rhonda Pierce runs the office. Hours are Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Pistol permit services are available until 4:30 p.m. Recording of documents is accepted until 4:40 p.m.
As Clerk to the Courts, the office files and maintains records of all court proceedings. This includes criminal cases from County Court and Supreme Court. The clerk handles criminal record searches as a service. You can walk in and inspect public records under Judiciary Law 255. The standard search fee is $5.00 per name per two-year period. Copies cost $0.65 per page.
Wyoming County Court handles felony cases. Supreme Court, Family Court, and Surrogate's Court also sit at the courthouse. Town and village justice courts across the county deal with misdemeanors, violations, and traffic offenses. Each local court keeps its own records for cases tried there.
Online Criminal Records Search
WebCrims is a free tool for active criminal cases in Wyoming County. Search by defendant name or case number. It covers courts in the 8th Judicial District. No sign-up is needed. Sealed and old closed cases do not show up. It works best for tracking a case that is still in progress.
Wyoming County court records can be searched through state online tools and the County Clerk's office in Warsaw.
The eCourts portal gives wider access. Search by name, case number, or attorney. It pulls results from Wyoming County courts. The system is free. Not all records appear online, especially older cases. NYSCEF covers electronic filing for participating courts.
The Criminal History Record Search costs $95 per name and date of birth. It covers all 62 counties in one search. Results come the next business day. Sealed records are excluded. Town and village court data from before 2007 may have gaps.
Criminal History and DCJS
DCJS keeps fingerprint-based criminal history records for the state. They are not public. For your own rap sheet, use the Record Review program. Get fingerprinted and pay about $77.75. Results take 7 to 10 business days. Wyoming County residents can find fingerprinting sites through DCJS or area law enforcement agencies.
Criminal Record Sealing Laws
Wyoming County courts follow the same sealing laws as the rest of the state. Cases that end in dismissal or acquittal seal on their own under CPL 160.50. No filing is needed. The records go away from public view. The person can deny the arrest.
Convictions may be sealed under CPL 160.59 after 10 years. Up to two convictions can be sealed, with only one being a felony. Sex offenses, Class A felonies, and violent felonies are excluded. Youthful offender adjudications stay confidential under CPL 720.35.
The Clean Slate Act took effect November 16, 2024. Misdemeanors seal 3 years after sentencing or release. Felonies seal after 8 years. Sex offenses, violent felonies, Class A felonies, and homicides are not covered. DCJS handles automatic sealing statewide.
Fees for Criminal Records
Wyoming County follows state fee guidelines. In-person inspection of public records is free. Formal searches and copies have fees.
- Name search: $5.00 per name per two-year period
- Copies: $0.65 per page
- Certified copies: $5.00 to $10.00 per document
- CHRS statewide search: $95.00
- DCJS record review: about $77.75
WebCrims and eCourts are free to use online. They show case data on screen. For official court documents, go through the County Clerk's office at the courthouse.
Public Access to Records
Criminal court records in Wyoming County are generally public. Public Officers Law Article 6 gives a right to see government records. Court records are covered by Judiciary Law 255. You do not need to be a party to the case.
Some records are not public. Sealed cases under CPL 160.50 and CPL 160.59 are off limits. Family Court proceedings, juvenile records, and youthful offender adjudications are confidential. Drug Court and Mental Health Court records have special privacy rules too. The Committee on Open Government can advise if a records request is denied. For older documents, the New York State Archives may hold historical Wyoming County records.
Sex Offender Registry
The Sex Offender Registry lets you find registered offenders in Wyoming County for free. Level 2 and Level 3 offenders appear online. For Level 1 offenders, call 1-800-262-3257.
Resources for accessing Wyoming County criminal records through local and state databases.
Corrections and Inmate Records
The DOCCS website offers free inmate lookup by name or DIN. This covers people sentenced in Wyoming County who are in state prison. For the county jail, contact the Wyoming County Sheriff's Office. The jail holds people awaiting trial and those serving short sentences. Wyoming County is also home to the Attica Correctional Facility, one of the state's maximum-security prisons, though that is a state facility and not part of the county jail system.
Other Clerk Services
The Wyoming County Clerk's Office handles a range of services beyond criminal records. As Registrar, the office files and maintains real property documents like deeds and mortgages. The office also handles corporation registration, DBA filings, firearm permits (personal, dealer, and gunsmith licenses), naturalization records, and Uniform Commercial Code filings. Federal and state tax liens are filed here as well. Mechanics liens, foreclosure filings, and income and property executions also go through this office.
Nearby Counties
Wyoming County is in western New York, between Buffalo and the Finger Lakes. Surrounding counties have their own court systems.