Monroe County Supreme Court Case Search

In New York counties, the highest trial courts are the Supreme Courts. Monroe County Supreme Court records are documents and decisions relating to the various stages of civil and criminal trials within Monroe County, NY. The Monroe County Clerk's Office manages and makes Monroe County case records accessible to interested individuals for legal research, verification of judgments, case tracking, background checks, appeals, and other reasons.

What Kinds of cases have been heard in the Monroe Supreme Court?

The Monroe County Supreme Court handles civil and criminal cases beyond the other county courts in Monroe County. In Monroe County, the Supreme Court presides over felony cases beyond the authority of the Monroe County Court. The Monroe County Supreme Court also has a Commercial Division that handles complex commercial trials such as cases relating to:

• Breach of contract
• Misrepresentation
• Breach of fiduciary duty
• Transactions governed by the Uniform Commercial Code
• Commercial class actions
• Dissolutions of corporations
• Environmental insurance coverage.

In addition, the Monroe County Supreme Court also has a Criminal Division for felonies and serious offenses and a Civil Division for non-criminal trials such as:

• Civil claims outside the jurisdiction of the other courts in Monroe County
• Tax assessment reviews
• Complex commercial cases
• Small claims
• Divorce or legal separation.

Monroe County Supreme Court

The Monroe County Supreme Court is a county-level general trial judicial institution. It oversees felonies and serious criminal cases, as well as general claims where the amount in controversy is above $25,000.00. The Commercial Department of the Monroe County Supreme Court handles civil cases that are beyond the authority of the other local courts in Monroe County.

The Monroe County Supreme Court plays a crucial role in dispute resolution within its jurisdiction. It provides a forum for impartial adjudication of legal matters and protects the rights of vulnerable individuals through impartial and accurate interpretation of local and state laws.

Public members can contact the Monroe County Supreme Court at:

The Hall of Justice
99 Exchange Boulevard, 5th Floor, Room 545
Rochester,
NY 14614
Phone: (585) 371-3758
Fax: (585) 371-3780

Monroe County Case Lookup

Monroe County case records encompass trial-related documents from the various courts in Monroe County. Information seekers can look for Monroe County court records online or offline.

Online Requests

For online access to Monroe County Supreme Court records:

• Visit the New York State Unified Court System eCourts Page, and click the WebCivil Local (this portal provides free access to Monroe County civil case records). Access to Monroe County criminal case records is through the eCourts WebCriminal link, and requesters must create eTrack accounts to log into the search portal. Also, eTrack account owners can log in to the WebCivil Supreme search portal for the Monroe County Supreme Court civil case records.
• Log into the Monroe County Clerk's Online Database:
  • Create an account or access the search portal through the Guest link
  • Click Civil/Criminal Case Name or Civil/Criminal Indictment Number
  • Enter the plaintiff/defendant name into the text field, set the date range, and search for records

Mail-in Requests

Requesters who opt to access Monroe County case records through mail should send written requests along with checks/money orders to the Monroe County Clerk’s Office at:

39 West Main Street, Room 105,
Rochester,
New York 14614.

Alternatively, members of the public can fax the Clerk between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. on work days at (585) 753-1650 or call (585) 753-1600. Inquirers should note that requests for Monroe County case records should include:

• Index number
• Type of record
• Filing date
• Name of the parties (or a business name)
• Self-addressed stamped envelope

Also, copies of case records cost:

• $0.65 per page (with a minimum charge of $1.30)
• $5.00 certification fee for the first four pages and an additional $1.25 per each subsequent page
• $5.00 for every 2 years search.

Walk-in Requests

For in-person requests, visit the Monroe County Clerk's Office during office hours with valid government-issued photo identification documents (for certified copies of case records). In addition to checks/money orders, requesters can pay for copies by cash or credit cards for pick-up deliveries at the Clerk's Office.

The wait for copies of Monroe County case records through the Clerk's Office varies with the request method, complexity, and volume of requests. Typically, online copies may be downloadable immediately after payments if the documents are available and walk-in requests may be available same-day. However, it may take several business days to process and send copies of case records through the mail.

Monroe Supreme Court Case Search by Name

For a name-based search for Monroe County Supreme Court records, log into the Monroe County Clerk's Office Online Database or any of the New York State Unified Court System's eCourts access portals or the New York State Courts Electronic Filing Case Search Portal. These online repositories allow users to look for Monroe County case records using party/case names.

Requesters can also access case records by name through the Monroe County Clerk's Office. However, when making name requests for documents, there may be errors due to misspellings and similar-sounding names. Hence, to improve accuracy and narrow search results, confirm spellings, provide additional identifying information, and use filters to narrow down the search results.

Monroe Supreme Court Docket Search

Monroe County case dockets are official details of actions and documents relating to case trials within the Monroe County Supreme Court. These records are useful research materials and aid interested individuals in tracking case progress. Case dockets outline hearing dates, case/docket numbers, filing dates, motions, orders, judgments, case status, and other information relating to case trials.

Individuals seeking Monroe County case dockets should log into the New York State Courts Electronic Filing Case Search Portal or the New York State Unified Court System's eCourts portals and use the online search tools to look for information about specific cases. Also, information seekers can visit the Monroe County Supreme Court Clerk's Office or the Monroe County Clerk's Office and request docket information.

Lookup Monroe County Supreme Court Online

Information seekers can access Monroe County Supreme Court records through Newyorkcourtrecords.us and other third-party websites. These private online platforms are alternatives to traditional government sources for documents and information about case trials within New York courts. Interested individuals can access records from various courts across New York at convenience using advanced search tools for quick results. However, users should note that non-government online repositories are not affiliated with regulatory agencies, and some of their documents may be out-of-date or contain errors.

Supreme Court vs. Supreme Court

The Monroe County Supreme Court and the New York Court of Appeals are two courts with differing functions within the New York State justice system.

Jurisdiction

The Monroe County Supreme Court is a county-level trial court whose authority is limited to the Monroe County geographical area. The New York Court of Appeals jurisdiction encompasses the whole of New York State.

Roles

The Monroe County Supreme Court hears civil and criminal cases, reviews exhibits, and pronounces judgments after verifying the evidence. The New York Court of Appeals is the highest appellate court in New York; it does not conduct trials but reviews the judgment of the other courts in New York.

Appeals

Appeals against the verdicts of the Monroe County Supreme Court go through the Appellate Division, Fourth Department of the New York State Supreme Court. In contrast, the New Court of Appeals is the final arbiter on legal matters in New York State (unless the issues relate to the United States federal constitution).