Chenango County Court Records

Chenango County court records are documents generated by the various Chenango County courts. These documents include Chenango County arrest records and case files relating to civil and criminal prosecutions within Chenango County, NY. Generally, Chenango County court records consist of but are not limited to information on cases relating to:

• Family Law
• Probate Adjudications
• Personal Injury Claims
• Property-related Disputes
• Small Claims
• Business Litigation
• Contract Disagreements.

Chenango County court records ensure the transparency and accountability of the Chenango County judiciary. They are also evidential and precedential documents; they are study materials for legal professionals and law students.

Are Court Records Public in Chenango County?

Yes, court records are public in Chenango County. According to the New York Freedom of Information Law, interested persons may access Chenango County court records and other Chenango County public records.

However, although there is broad access to Chenango County public records, the public cannot access some Chenango County court records. For instance, there are restrictions on Chenango County juvenile records, sealed court records, and some family law records.

Chenango County Court Records Search

Chenango County court records are generally available through the New York eCourt Case Lookup Portals. Users may search for Chenango County criminal or civil court records through the WebCriminal or WebCivil links.

Depending on the type of court, Chenango County court records may be available through the Chenango County courts responsible for the specific cases. Also, Chenango County Supreme Court and historical court records may be accessible through the Chenango County Clerk's Office at:

5 Court Street,
Norwich, NY 13815
Phone: (607) 337-1450

Chenango County Courts

Chenango County has a diverse court structure handling various civil and criminal cases. Under the New York State hierarchical judicial structure, the Chenango County Supreme Court exercises general jurisdiction over civil and criminal cases. However, the Chenango County Supreme Court typically handles cases beyond the authority of the lower courts. The other Chenango County courts have varying jurisdictions over various civil and criminal cases.

The list below outlines the various courts in Chenango County and their contacts:

Chenango County Supreme Court
West Park Place,
Chenango County Courthouse,
Norwich, New York 13815
Phone: (607) 371-7160

Mailing Address
5 Court Street,
Norwich, New York 13815

Chenango County Court
13 Eaton Avenue,
Norwich, NY 13815
Phone: (607).371-7160
Fax: (917) 522-3477

Chenango County Family Court
13 Eaton Avenue,
Norwich, NY 13815
Phone: (607) 371-7170
Fax: (607) 240-5848
Email: chnfamily@nycourts.gov

Chenango County Surrogate's Court
13 Eaton Avenue,
Norwich, NY 13815
Phone: (607) 371-7165
Fax: (646) 963-6603

Norwich City Court
One Court Plaza,
Norwich, NY 13815
Phone: (607) 371-7220
Fax: (646) 963-6432

Chenango County Town & Village Courts

Afton Town Court
204B County Road 39,
Afton, NY 13730
Phone: (607) 639-2505
Fax: (607) 639-1617

Bainbridge Town Court
15 North Main Street,
Bainbridge, NY 13733
Phone: (607) 967-7465

Columbus Town Court
4340 State Highway 80,
Sherburne, NY 13460
Phone: (607) 847-9970

Coventry Town Court
1839 State Highway 235,
Greene, NY 13778
Phone: (607) 656-8602
Fax: (607) 656-7017

Earlville Village Court
15 North Main Street,
P.O. Box 88,
Earlville, NY 13332
Phone: (315) 691-6020

German Town Court
352 County Route 5,
McDonough, NY 13801
Phone: (607) 863-2305

Greene Town Court
51 Genesee Street,
P.O. Box 129,
Greene, NY 13778
Phone: (607) 656-4333
Fax: (607) 656-3656

Greene Village Court
49 Genesee Street,
P.O. Box 207,
Greene, NY 13778
Phone: (607) 656-4544
Fax: (607) 656-5682

Guilford Town Court

Town Hall
223 Marble Road,
Guilford, NY 13780
Phone: (607) 895-6831
Fax: (607) 895-6832

Lincklaen Town Court
568 Union Valley Road,
Pitcher, NY 13136
Phone: (315) 852-6043

McDonough Town Court
P.O. Box 75,
McDonough, NY 13801
Phone: (607) 647-5739
Fax: (607) 647-9702

New Berlin Town Court
30 North Main Street,
P.O. Box 308,
New Berlin, NY 13411
Phone: (607) 847-8962 ext. 2
Fax: (607) 847-5722

North Norwich Town Court
188 County Route 23,
P.O. Box 176,
North Norwich, NY 13814
Phone: (607) 334-5994
Fax: (607) 336-5944

Norwich Town Court
157 County Road 32A,
Norwich, NY 13815
Phone: (607) 337-2305
Fax: (607) 336-4814
Email: norwichtowncourt@nycourts.gov

Otselic Town Court
133 County Road 13,
South Otselic, NY 13155
Phone: (315) 653-7417
Fax: (315) 653-7461

Oxford Town Court
20 Lafayette Park,
P.O. Box 1224, Oxford, NY 13830
Phone: (607) 843-9772
Fax: (607) 843-9755

Oxford Village Court
20 Lafayette Park,
P.O. Box 1203,
Oxford, NY 13830
Phone: (607) 843-9772
Fax: (607) 843-9755

Pharsalia Town Court
1040 County Road 8,
P.O. Box 39,
East Pharsalia, NY 13758-0039
Phone: (607) 647-5081

Pitcher Town Court
145 Town Hall Road,
P.O. Box 97,
Pitcher, NY 13136
Phone: (607) 863-4350
Fax: (607) 863-4508

Plymouth Town Court
3461 State Highway 23,
South Plymouth, NY 13844
Phone: (607) 334-3938
Fax: (607) 334-3938

Preston Town Court
685 Tamarac Road,
Oxford, NY 13830-3613
Phone: (607) 336-1128

Sherburne Town Court
1 Canal Street
Town Hall
P.O. Box 860,
Sherburne, NY 13460
Phone: (607) 674-4827

Sherburne Village Court
1 Canal Street,
P.O. Box 860,
Sherburne, NY 13460
Phone: (607) 674-4827

Smithville Town Court
5285 State Highway 41,
Smithville, NY 13841
Phone: (607) 656-7400

Smyrna Town Court
3 Academy Street,
Smyrna Town Hall,
Smyrna, NY 13464
Phone: (607) 627-6628

Chenango County Criminal and Civil Records

Chenango County criminal and civil court records refer to case files on legal proceedings within the various Chenango County courts. These documents consist of publicly accessible case files on criminal and non-criminal prosecutions within Chenango County, NY. While Chenango County criminal records encompass Chenango County arrest records and other documents relating to criminal trials, Chenango County civil court records are files on cases such as:

• Contract Disputes
• Personal Injury Claims
• Business Litigation
• Intellectual Property Claims
• Small Claims
• Property-related Lawsuits
• Landlord-tenant Disagreements.

Although Chenango County court records are public, there are restrictions to some criminal and civil court records; access to these documents is limited to authorized individuals or persons with judicial orders only.

Chenango County criminal and civil court records are accessible through the New York Unified Court System WebCriminal and WebCivil portals. Also, individuals seeking access to Chenango County should visit the Chenango County court that handled the specific cases or call or visit the Chenango County Clerk's Office at:

5 Court Street
Norwich, NY 13815
Phone: (607) 337-1450

Chenango County Marriage Records

In Chenango County, marriage records are not fully public; access to these documents is limited by New York confidentiality laws; only the record owners, immediate family members, and individuals with documented legal needs may access certified copies of Chenango marriage certificates. However, New York laws allow public access to Chenango County marriage records older than 50 years, provided the spouses are deceased. Individuals seeking copies of Chenango County marriage certificates should:

• Visit the Chenango County town or village clerk offices that issued the marriage license
• Order Chenango marriage certificates through the New York Department of Health's Marriage Certificate Page
• Download a Marriage Certificate Request Form:
• Complete the application form
• Enclose a check/money order to cover the necessary fees (a certified copy of Chenango County Vital Records costs $30.00)
• Submit or mail the order to:

New York State Department of Health Vital Records Certification Unit
P.O. Box 2602,
Albany, NY 12220-2602

Also, members of the public may access Chenango County marriage records older than 50 years through the New York State Archives.

Chenango County Divorce Records

Chenango County divorce records are confidential documents. Per New York laws, only the parties involved in the divorces, their attorneys, and individuals with court orders may access certified copies of divorce records in Chenango County. Nonetheless, New York State laws allow public access to basic divorce information such as the existence of divorce cases and date of finalization dates.

For copies of Chenango County divorce records, call or visit the Chenango County Clerk's Office. Also, records seekers may order Chenango County divorce records through the New York State Department of Health Divorce Certificates Page or send a mail request to the New York State Department of Health Vital Records Office.

Chenango Birth Records

In Chenango County, there is a time restriction on birth records. Chenango County birth records younger than 75 years are confidential; these documents are accessible to the individuals named in the records, their parents or legal guardians (if they are minors), and authorized legal representatives. However, New York laws permit public access to Chenango County birth records older than 75 years.

Chenango County birth records hold significant legal, personal, and administrative values; they are primary proof of identity and citizenship. Also, a Chenango birth certificate is crucial for school enrollment and determining eligibility for government benefits such as medical care and Social Security.

Eligible individuals may request access to Chenango County birth records through relevant town or city clerk offices. Interested persons should also order Chenango County birth records through the New York State Department of Health Birth Certificates Page.

Chenango Death Records

In Chenango County, public access to death records is restricted to 50 years after the demise of their owners. Within this period, these documents are accessible to the immediate families of the deceased, legal representatives, and individuals with documented legal needs. Chenango County death records have significant legal, administrative, and personal purposes; they play crucial roles in:

• Inheritance and transfer of estates
• Securing Social Security and life insurance benefits
• Disease research and health policies
• Population analysis and genealogical research.

Chenango County death records are accessible through the clerk offices of the towns/villages where the deaths occurred. Also, record seekers may order Chenango County death records online through the New York State Health Department Death Certificates Page or send requests to access Chenango County death records older than 50 years to the New York State Archives at:

Cultural Education Center
222 Madison Avenue,
Albany, NY 12230
Phone: (518) 474-8955
Fax: (518) 473-0472
Email: archives@archives.nysed.gov

Chenango County Probate Court Records

Chenango County probate court records are case files on the management and distribution of the estates of decedents within the county. Probate court records encompass but are not limited to documents on:

• Guardianship
• Conservatorship
• Trust Administration
• Escheat Partition
• Intestate Succession
• Will Probate.

Chenango County probate court records are accessible through the clerk's office of the Chenango County Surrogate's Court. Record seekers should call, mail, fax, or visit the Chenango County Surrogate's Court clerk's office and request access to Chenango County probate court records. Alternatively, copies of Chenango County historical probate court records may be available through the New York State Archives.

Chenango County Property Records

Chenango County property records are official documents relating to real estate ownership and transactions within Chenango County, NY. These documents encompass but are not limited to property-related information such as deeds, parcel numbers, building permits, plat maps, zoning information, property sales information, liens, and property tax records.

Chenango County property records are accessible through mail or in-person visits to the Chenango County Clerk's Office. Also, Chenango County property record seekers should subscribe or log in as a guest on the Chenango County Clerk's Office eSearch Property Check Portal and use the online tools to look for property records.

Chenango County Court Records Online

Chenango County court records are available through the New York eCourt Case Lookup Portals. Third-party websites like newyorkcourtrecords.us may also offer convenient options for accessing Chenango County public records. These online resources provide fast, easy, and convenient access to Chenango County case files.

Third-party online resources cut the time for searching for Chenango County public records by providing user-friendly interfaces and advanced search tools to speed up the search process. Notwithstanding the advantages of third-party resources, users should be mindful that private online repositories are independent platforms and are susceptible to errors.