Genesee County Court Records

The public can easily access Genesee County court records online and in person at the court where the case was heard. This promotes transparency and helps people hold the court accountable for judicial decisions. Public access to case information lets record seekers know what transpires in a case. Below are some information available in a court record:

• The court’s name
• Index and case number
• Case status
• Plaintiff and defendant’s names and defendant’s birth year
• Appearance date, time, court and judge
• The judge’s name
• Incident date and CJTN number
• Arrest date and number
• Officer agency
• Attorney information (name, type, address, and phone number)

Are Court Records Public in Genesee County?

Yes. Access to court records is governed by Section 255 of the Judiciary Law, not the New York Freedom of Information Law (FOIL). This law authorizes Genesee County courts to search for records and make them available to the public upon request and payment. Members of the public are restricted from retrieving court records considered confidential by the court. Such records are only open to a selected few, like the record holder, legal representatives, and law enforcement agencies. Below are some examples of confidential court records in Genesee County:

• Grand jury minutes
• Mental health records
• Adoption proceedings
• Family court records
• Juvenile court records
• Attorney disciplinary proceedings
• Tenant evictions after foreclosure
• Alcohol and drug treatment records
• Defendant's criminal history records
• Criminal court sex offender registry forms
• Matrimonial proceedings information
• Orders of commitment of mentally ill inmates
• Probation reports and pre-sentence memoranda
• Court records containing identifying information of sex offense victims
• Sealed court records where the defendant is adjudicated a youthful offender
• Jurors' records and questionnaires, which contain personal information like names and addresses
• Performance evaluations in personnel records of firefighters, police officers, and correction officers

Genesee County Court Records Search

The easiest way to find Genesee County court records is online or in person at the courthouse. Several official government websites and third-party databases can be used to view court records. In-person record searches should be done during business hours.

Genesee County Courts

The Genesee County judicial system comprises the Supreme, County, City, Family, Surrogate, Town, and Village Courts. Below are the addresses of all the courts in the county:

The Genesee County Court Facility Building
1 West Main Street
Batavia, NY 14020
Phone: (585) 201-5715

Batavia City Court
One Batavia City Center
Batavia, NY 14020
Phone: (585) 345-6305
Fax: (585) 343-9221
Email: hparker@batavianewyork.com

Town and Village Courts

Alabama Town Court
2218 Judge Road
Oakfield, NY 14125
Phone: (585) 948-9341
Fax: (585) 948-9423
Email: alabamaclerk@rochester.rr.com

Alexander Town Court
3350 Church St
P.O. Box 248
Alexander, NY 14005
Phone: (585) 591-2455
Fax: (585) 591-4130
Email: townclerk@townofalexander.com

Batavia Town Court
3833 West Main St Rd
Batavia, NY 14020
Phone: (585) 343-1729 ext 203
Fax: (585) 343-8461
Email: tmorasco@townofbatavia.com

Bergen Town Court
10 Hunter Street
P.O. Box 249
Bergen, NY 14416
Phone: (585) 494-1121 ext 21
Fax: (585) 494-1372
Email: bergenclerk@bergenny.org

Bethany Town Court
10510 Bethany Center Road
East Bethany, NY 14054
Phone: (585) 343-1399 Ext 201
Email: tob-clerk@townofbethany.com

Byron Town Court
Route 237
P.O. Box 9
Byron, NY 14422
Phone: (585) 548-7123 ext 10
Fax: (585) 548-2812
Email: townclerk@byronny.com

Darien Town Court
10569 Alleghany Road
Darien Center, NY 14040
Phone: (585) 547-2274 ext 1026
Fax: (585) 547-3331
Email: townclerk@townofdarienny.com

Elba Town Court
7133 Oak Orchard Rd
Elba, NY 14058
Phone: (585) 757-2762 ext 10
Email: townclerk@elbanewyorkcom

LeRoy Town Court
48 Main Street
LeRoy, NY 14482
Phone: (585) 768-6910 ext 229
Fax: (585) 768-2044
Email: townclerk@leroyny.gov

Oakfield Town Court
3219 Drake Street
Oakfield, NY 14125
Phone: (585) 948-5835
Fax: (585) 948-8108
Email: mhaacke@townofoakfield-ny.com

Pavilion Town Court
1 Woodrow Drive
Pavilion, NY 14525
Phone: (585) 584-3850
Fax: (585) 584-8533
Email: clerk@townofpavilion.com

Pembroke Town Court
1145 Main Road
Corfu, NY 14036
Phone: (585) 599-1206
Email: town-clerk@townofpembroke.org

Stafford Town Court
8903 Route 237
P.O. Box 52
Stafford, NY 14143
Phone: (585) 344-1554 ext 4
Fax: (585) 345-0592
Email: tcstaf@rochester.rr.com

Alexander Village Court
3350 Church St
P.O. Box 174
Alexander, NY 14005
Phone: (585) 708-4167
Email: clerk@villageofalexander.com

Bergen Village Court
11 North Lake Ave
P.O. Box 100
Bergen, NY 14416
Phone: (585) 494-1513
Fax: (585) 494-1730
Email: Cgale@villageofbergen.com

Corfu Village Court
116 East Main Street
Corfu, NY 14036
Phone: (585) 599-3327
Fax: (585) 599-3822
Email: clerk@corfuny.gov

Elba Village Court
4 South Main St
P.O. Box 55
Elba, NY 14058
Phone: (585) 757-6889
Email: elbavillage@rochester.rr.com

LeRoy Village Court
3 West Main St
LeRoy, NY 14482
Phone: (585) 768-2527
Fax: (585) 768-4549
Email: clerk@villageofleroy.gov

Oakfield Village Court
37 Main Street
Oakfield, NY 14125
Phone: (585) 948-5862
Fax: (585) 948-9588
Email: villageoffice@villageofoakfield.org

Genesee County Criminal Records

Copies of Genesee County criminal records may be requested in person at the Sheriff’s Office’s Record Division. Requesters should visit the Office with a completed Authorization for Release of Information form and a $10 fee. The processing time takes about 7 to 10 business days. The Office is located at:

Genesee County Sheriff’s Office
165 Park Road
Batavia, NY 14020
Phone: (585) 345-3000 Ext. 3560
Fax: (585) 345-3089

Get Genesee County Civil Court Records

Genesee County has several courts that handle civil cases with different levels of jurisdiction. These courts are:

• The Supreme Court: This court has broad authority over all civil cases. It specifically handles civil cases whose monetary damages exceed $25,000.
• The County Court: This court has limited authority over civil cases whose monetary damages are $25,000 or less.
• The City Court: It hears civil cases with awards of about $15,000, small claims not exceeding $3,000, landlord/tenant matters, and disputed parking tickets.

Individuals can visit any of the courts above to obtain copies of civil court records. Inquiries can be made Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The requester must provide a name or case number to process the request. Also, copies of records attract a fee.

Civil court records maintained by the Supreme and City Courts are available online on the eCourts database. Users should click the WebCivil Supreme link to locate active and disposed civil Supreme Court cases. A search can be conducted by party name, index number, attorney/firm name, or justice. Those who want to view city civil court records should click on the WebCivil Local link and conduct a search by index number, party name, attorney/firm name, or judge.

Genesee County Marriage Records

Copies of Genesee marriage records are available from the clerk of the town, village, or city where the event occurred. Requests can be made in person during business hours. Individuals who are unable to submit in-person requests can obtain copies of marriage records online, by phone, or by mail from the New York State Department of Health’s Vital Records. The Department only issues Genesee County marriage certificates to spouses and people with a court order or documented legal purpose. A third-party vendor handles online and phone orders for $45 plus a processing fee per transaction. Mail requesters should submit an Application for Copy of Marriage Certificate Form, a valid I.D., and a $30 payable by check or money order to:

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

Genesee County Divorce Records

The Genesee County Supreme Court is the only court authorized to address divorce cases. The court does not consider divorce documents part of Genesee County public records. It issues an actual divorce judgment to members of the public, but copies of divorce documents can only be obtained by the case parties and their attorneys.

Anyone can use the eCourts’ WebFamily to find divorce information. After locating the portal, click the File/Docket Searches links and select “Genesee-Supreme” from the court dropdown. After choosing the court, enter a file number or docket number. Eligible individuals can get copies of divorce records from the courthouse. The court will only attend to those who submit their requests during business hours (Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.). Basic information about the desired record and a photo I.D. should be provided to access divorce records. Requesters can contact the court by calling (585) 201-5728 to inquire about search and copy fees.

The New York State Department of Health’s Vital Records provides divorce records to case parties and individuals with court orders. It partners with a third-party vendor to issue these records online and by phone for $45. The fee can be paid by Discover, American Express, MasterCard/Visa, or ACH (Electronic Check). The processing time for online and phone orders is 3 and 5 business days. The Department also accepts mail requests for divorce records. The mail package should contain a completed Application for Copy of Divorce Certificate form, a valid I.D., and a check or money order of $30.

Genesee County Birth and Death Records

Residents can obtain copies of Genesee County vital birth and death records in person from the Registrar of Vital Statistics. Alternatively, they can submit requests to the New York State Department of Health’s Vital Records. The Department only issues birth and death records to the following individuals:

• The subject of records’ parent, spouse, or child
• A person with a court order
• The sibling of the deceased
• The person named on the Genesee County birth certificate.
• People who have a documented lawful right or claim or medical need (this only applies to death records)

The Department partners with a third-party vendor to issue birth and death records to eligible individuals online and by phone. This service costs $45 plus a processing fee. Mail requesters should complete an Application for Copy of Birth or Death Certificate and send the appropriate form, valid I.D., and a $30 check or money order by first class, registered, certified, or U.S. Priority Mail to the Department.

Genesee County Probate Court Records

All probate cases are filed at the Genesee County Surrogate’s Court, which handles wills, estates, and property of deceased persons. Anyone can visit the courthouse to retrieve copies of these cases. Requests should be made during business hours; a copy fee will be required before the records are released.

Record seekers can freely view and retrieve probate court records online via the WebSurrogate site. The site’s search options are name, file, old index, index book pages, and will. Regardless of the search option, users should select “Genesee County Surrogate’s Court” from the court dropdown to initiate a search.

Genesee County Property Records

The best place to find property records in Genesee County is at the Treasurer’s Office. The custodian has several online portals (Parcel History Database, PROS Property Search, and Property Search) for property records searches. The search criteria are tax map number, owner name, property address, mailing address, or property I.D. Individuals can also visit the Office during business hours to obtain copies of property records. The record staff will only search for records when a name or address is provided and release copies after payment of required fees. In-person requests should be made at the address below:

Genesee County Treasurer’s Office
County Building I
15 Main Street
Batavia, NY 14020
Phone: (585) 815-7808
Email: treas@co.genesee.ny.us

Genesee County Court Records Online

Newyorkcourtrecords.us and other third-party sites also provide Genesee County court records online to members of the public. Users must enter a name or case number in the appropriate search field to locate case information. The search will return limited court information for free, but a small fee will be required for complete court reports. Some third-party sites are unreliable because they may return outdated or incomplete information. Therefore, users must do due diligence to vet all information retrieved from such sites.