Kings County Court Records

Kings County court records are official documents, transcripts, exhibits, and files generated during court trials. They contain the following:

• Case details
• Name of the presiding judge
• Attorney information
• Court proceedings
• Exhibits
• Court costs and fees
• Witness testimony
• Judgments and Orders
• Case status
• Sentencing

The availability of court records is crucial to justice administration in Kings County. It helps to uphold the integrity of the judicial system, bringing transparency and accountability to the process. It is also useful when conducting background checks for potential business partners, employees, or tenants. Furthermore, court records in Kings County are used by legal practitioners in understanding certain case laws or as legal precedents for future judgments.

Are Court Records Public in Kings County?

Kings County court records are public. New York Consolidated Code, Chapter 30, Article 8 Section 255-B, permits clerks of courts to let members of the public examine court records during business hours. However, certain Kings County court records are exempt from public access to protect sensitive information or preserve privacy. Typically, the following court records cannot be accessed by the public in Kings County:

• Medical Records
• Records protected by state or federal laws
• Adoption Records
• Confidential information such as Social Security Number and driver’s license number
• Financial account numbers
• Juvenile Records.

Kings County Court Records Search

Kings County court records are accessible online and offline. Record seekers can search for public court records in the county using the Kings County Clerk’s Office Case Search. They can also access non-confidential court records through mail or in-person visits to the clerk’s office or the courts where the case was heard. In addition, interested persons use reliable third-party websites to access court records from the county. However, confidential and sealed court records in Kings County cannot be accessed without authorization.

Kings County Court Records Search by Name

Looking up court records by name is one of the most common methods for locating court records in Kings County. A name-based court record search involves using a record owner's name as the search criteria. The name of a defender or plaintiff in a civil case or a defendant in a criminal case can be used to search for a court record. Record seekers can search for Kings County court records by name using the New York State Unified Court System eCourts. The platform categorizes court records into civil, criminal, family, and supreme categories. They can also search by name on the Kings County Clerk’s Office Case Search platform.

Kings County Courts

The Kings County court system comprises supreme, criminal, civil, surrogate, and family courts. The Kings County Supreme Court has general jurisdiction over all civil and criminal matters but typically handles cases beyond the Jurisdiction of other courts. The Kings County Family Court handles all domestic relations matters and certain juvenile matters. The Kings County Civil Court and Criminal Court have jurisdiction over civil matters and non-felony crimes, respectively. On the other hand, the Kings Court Surrogate Court handles probate matters in the county.

Below are the various Kings County courts and their contact information:

Kings County Supreme Court

Kings County Supreme Court - Civil Term
360 Adams Street
Brooklyn, NY 11201
Phone: (718) 675-7699

Kings County Supreme Court - Criminal Term
320 Jay Street
Brooklyn, NY 11201
Phone: (347) 296-1076
Fax: (347) 296-1977

Kings County Family Courts

Kings County Family Court
330 Jay Street
Brooklyn, NY 11201
Phone: (347) 401-9610
Fax: (347) 401-9609

Kings County Surrogate Courts

Kings County Surrogate’s Court
2 Johnson Street
Brooklyn, NY 11201
Phone: (347) 404-9700
Fax: (718) 643-6237

Civil Courts of the City of New York in Kings County

New York City Civil Court
141 Livingston Street
Brooklyn, NY 11201
Phone: (347) 404-9123

New York City Civil Court - Housing Part
141 Livingston Street
Brooklyn, NY 11201
Phone: (347) 404-9201

New York City Civil Court - Red Hook Community Justice Center
88 Visitation Place
Brooklyn, NY 11231
Phone: (718) 923-8270

New York City Civil Court - Small Claims Part
141 Livingston Street
Brooklyn, NY 11201
Phone: (347) 404-9201

Criminal Courts of the City of New York in Kings County

New York City Criminal Court
120 Schermerhorn Street
Brooklyn, NY 11201
Phone: (347) 404-9400
Fax: (718) 643-5234

New York City Criminal Court - Red Hook Community Justice Center
88-94 Visitation Place
Brooklyn, NY 11231
Phone: (718) 923-8200
Fax: (718) 923-8269

Kings County District Court Records

Kings County District Court records are documents on legal proceedings and prosecutions in the county's District Court. New York’s court system operates the Supreme Court in lieu of District Court as obtainable in other states. Records generated in Kings County Supreme Court include those of the following cases:

• Felony cases
• Divorce cases
• Civil Lawsuits
• Probate Cases
• Some domestic violence cases

Interested individuals should do the following to access Kings County Supreme Court civil case records:

• Open the New York State Unified Court System eCourts platform
• Click the WebCivil Supreme link
• Select the criteria for searching: party name, attorney/firm search, index search, or calendar
• Provide the required information, including selecting Kings Supreme Court from the list of courts and then click on search

To access Kings County Supreme Court criminal case records, take the following steps:

• Visit the New York State Unified Court System eCourts platform
• Select the WebCriminal Supreme link
• Click a preferred search option from case identifier, defendant name, and court calendar
• Provide the required information and select Kings Supreme Court from the list of courts
• Click search

The Kings County Clerk also serves as the Kings County Supreme Court Clerk. Supreme Court record seekers can contact the Kings County Clerk’s Office by email, telephone, or in person at:

The Kings County Clerk Supreme Court Building

360 Adams Street
Room 189
Brooklyn, NY 11201
Phone: (347) 404-9772

Kings County Criminal Records

Criminal records in Kings County are documents of a person's criminal activities and prosecutions within the county. The New York City Police Department (NYPD) and Kings County Clerk’s office maintain these records. Criminal records maintained by the NYPD typically include Kings County arrest records, arrest warrants, mugshots, jail, and other pretrial crime records. Eligible record seekers can request a person’s King County criminal records by contacting the NYPD at:

NYPD Criminal Records Unit
375 Pearl Street
Suite 4, 16th floor
New York, NY 10038
Phone: (718) 610-8457

They can also visit the Kings County Clerk’s Office to request criminal records. Similarly, certain criminal records can be obtained from the New York Department of Corrections and Community Supervision.

Kings County Criminal Court Case Lookup

Record seekers can look up specific criminal cases from Kings County through the New York State Unified Court System eCourts platform. They can also find criminal court cases from the county on the Kings County Clerk’s Office Case Search platform.

Get Kings County Civil Court Records

Kings County civil court records include case filings, motions, writs, settlement agreements, civil complaints, and court orders from civil adjudications within the county. They comprise documents generated from cases such as:

• Family Law
• Contract Disputes
• Property Disputes
• Divorce Proceedings
• Libel and slander
• Personal Injury Lawsuits
• Employment Discrimination
• Probate and Estate
• Torts
• Consumer Protection

In Kings County, general civil cases are heard in the Supreme Court and Civil Court. Specialized courts like the Family Court and Surrogate Court hear family law and probate matters, respectively. The Kings County Clerk’s Office maintains, stores, and preserves civil court records in the county.

Anyone can find civil court records via the Kings County Clerk’s Office Case Search platform and the New York State Unified Court System eCourts platform. Civil court records can be searched by party names, attorney/firm, case number, or date. In addition, record seekers can visit the Kings County Clerk’s Office to examine or request copies of public civil court records. In some instances, portions of civil court records may be redacted to protect sensitive information or preserve the privacy of persons involved.

Kings County Family Court Records

Kings County family court records are records on domestic relations prosecutions within the county. These records are files, documents, and information on the prosecution of the following cases:

• Divorce
• Legal Separation
• Child Support
• Domestic Violence Cases
• Paternity
• Spousal Support
• Adoption cased
• Protection Orders

Although family court records are public in Kings County, some records cannot be accessed without authorization. In addition, portions of public family court records that are sensitive can be redacted to preserve the privacy of the record owners. Family court records are generated in the Kings County Supreme Court and Kings County Family Court. Eligible persons can contact the Kings County Clerk’s Office to request family court records. They can also view some ongoing family law cases via the New York State Unified Court System eCourts platform.

Kings Dissolution of Marriage Records

In Kings County, dissolution of marriage records are official documents relating to the termination of marriages in the county and maintained by the Kings County Clerk. These records include:

• Petition for Marriage Dissolution
• Marriage Settlement Agreement
• Child Custody and Support Orders (where applicable)
• Decree of Dissolution of Marriage

Generally, most dissolution of marriage records in Kings County are confidential and are only available to the parties involved and their attorneys. The general public can only view divorce judgments. Persons interested in marriage dissolution records can contact the Kings County Clerk’s Office.

Kings County Marriage and Divorce Records

Marriage records are documents pertaining to the legal union of two persons, while divorce records are documents used for and during the legal separation of two married individuals. The Kings County Clerk’s Office maintains divorce records, while the New York City Clerk’s Office maintains marriage records. Marriage and divorce records can only accessed under specific conditions and are not open to the public. However, marriage records older than 50 years are considered historical records and can be accessed by anyone. Anyone interested in obtaining these records can contact the Marriage Bureau of the New York City Clerk’s Office or the Kings County Clerk’s Office to know if they qualify to access them.

Kings Birth and Death Records

Kings County birth and death records are official documentation of the birth and death of individuals within the county. Per New York Health Law, Section 4174, birth and death records cannot be accessed by the general public but may only be released to authorized persons. The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene maintains birth and death records for Kings County. Eligible persons can request birth or death records via mail or scheduled in-person appointments from the Office of Vital Records under the department. They can contact the department or make inquiries via email. However, New York allows anyone to request death records 50 years after the death of the record owner and can request birth records 75 years from the day of birth, provided the owner of the record is dead.

Kings County Probate Court Records

Kings County probate court records are documents and information about the administration of an incapacitated or deceased person's estate. Probate court records comprise documents on wills, guardianship, conservatorship, assets Inventory, administration of estate, and trusts. The Kings County Surrogate Court is primarily responsible for probate matters. Probate court records are public records and can be accessed by any interested person. To obtain Kings County probate court records, contact the Kings County Clerk’s Office through telephone, email, or in-person visits to the Kings County courthouse. There are public terminals at the court premises that allow record seekers to search for probate court records. The Websurrogate website also provides online access to Kings County probate records.

Kings County Property Records

Kings County property records are official documents on real estate in the county. These records include deeds, liens, property ownership, property sales history, zoning, parcel numbers, tax records, and mortgages. The Office of the City Register under the New York City Department of Finance is responsible for Kings County's property records. It records and maintains all property-related documents for the county. Record seekers can use the Automated City Register Information System (ACRIS) to search for property records in Kings County. They can also visit their office at:

Automated City Register Information System (ACRIS) Office
210 Joralemon Street
2nd Floor
Brooklyn NY 11201

Kings County Court Records Online

Interested individuals can access Kings County court records through third-party online resources like newyorkcourtrecords.us. These resources provide convenient and efficient ways of accessing Kings County court records. However, third-party online resources may not have up-to-date records and may be more expensive. The information they provide can also be inaccurate.