Nassau County Superior Court Case Search

Superior Courts are not part of the New York court structure. In Nassau and other New York counties, the county Supreme Courts are the apex local judicial institutions. Nassau County Supreme Court case search refers to the various options for accessing documents and information on case trials within the Nassau County Supreme Courts.

Nassau County Supreme Court generates records during the various stages of case trials. The Nassau County Clerk's Office maintains these records and makes them accessible to interested individuals upon request.

Several situations may necessitate a Nassau County Supreme Court record search. The public may request Nassau County Supreme Court records for:

• Legal researches
• Case monitoring
• Background checks
• Personal reasons
• Case prosecutions
• Appeals and post-judgment actions
• Media and public interests.

What Kinds of cases have been heard in Nassau Superior Court?

Nassau County Supreme Court handles civil and criminal cases. In Nassau County, the Supreme Court's trial jurisdiction includes:

• Felony cases beyond the authority of the County Courts
• Civil claims where the amount in controversy is more than $25,000.00
• Divorce and annulments
• Small claims tax assessment reviews
• Domestic violence cases.

Also, the Nassau County Supreme Court has a Commercial Division that handles complex commercial cases. The Nassau County Supreme Court Commercial Division also handles but is not limited to cases on:

• Breach of contract
• Breach of fiduciary duty
• Misrepresentation
• Business torts
• Transactions governed by the Uniform Commercial Code
• Commercial real property
• Shareholder derivative actions
• Commercial class actions
• Internal affairs of business organizations.

Nassau County Superior Court

The Nassau County Supreme Court is a general authority trial court that handles cases above the jurisdictions of lower county courts. In Nassau County, the Supreme Court handles felony cases above the jurisdiction of the County Courts and civil claims above $25,000.00.

The Nassau County Supreme Court trials are precedents for other courts in Nassau County. Furthermore, the Nassau County Supreme Court plays crucial roles in resolving legal disputes, protecting public rights, and enforcing state and county laws. Interested individuals can contact the Nassau County Supreme Court through the following addresses:

Nassau County Supreme Court
100 Supreme Court Drive,
Mineola,
New York 11501
Phone: (516) 493-3400

Nassau County Supreme Court
Matrimonial Center
400 County Seat Drive,
Mineola,
New York 11501
Phone: (516) 493-3444

Nassau County Case Lookup

Nassau County case lookup refers to the various access options to Nassau County court records (this includes access to county-wide civil, criminal, family, and probate case records). For interested individuals, the following options outline the various steps for requesting Nassau County case records.

Online requests through the New York State eCourts Portals

• For Nassau County civil case records
  • Log into the WebCivil Local portal and search for Nassau County civil court records by party name, index number, or attorney name
• For Nassau County Family Court records
  • Log into the New York Unified Court System WebFamily Portal:
  • Click File/Docket Searches or Attorney/Firm Search to access the search portals
  • Use the online search tools to look for Nassau County Family Court dockets.

Requesters can also generate Nassau County Family Court case dockets through the WebFamily Calendar Portal.

• For Nassau County Supreme Court records:
  • Visit the New York State Unified Court System Case Access Page:
  • Click WebCivil Supreme or WebCivil Supreme Mobile
  • Create an eTrack Account and use the login details to access the search portal and look for Nassau County Supreme Court records.

For Nassau County criminal case records, click the WebCriminal link, create an eTrack Account, use the login details to access the search tools, and look for Nassau County criminal case records.

Mail requests
Send written requests (this should contain case number, party names, date of filing, document type, and payment for copies) to:

The Nassau County Clerk’s Office

240 Old Country Road,
Mineola,
NY 11501

In-person requests
Visit the Nassau County Clerk Office or the Nassau County Supreme Court Clerk's Office between 9.00 a.m. and 4.30 p.m. on work days at:

100 Supreme Court Drive,
Mineola,
NY 11501

Requesters should note that access to certified copies of Nassau County Supreme Court records requires a valid driver's license, passport, military identification, or any valid government-issued photo ID.

The Nassau County Clerk's Office and the Nassau County Supreme Court Clerk's Office are also reachable through calls at (516) 571-2664 and (516) 493-3400

The Nassau County Clerk's Office charges the following fees for copies of court records:

• Standard Copies - $0.65 per page with a minimum charge of $1.30
• Certified Copies - $1.25 per page, with a minimum charge of $5.00.
• Certification fee - $0.65 per page for a minimum charge of $5.20.
• Search fee - $5.00 for each name searched covering a consecutive 2-year period or fraction thereof.

Payment options for copies of Nassau County court records include:

• Cash (for in-person requests)
• Credit/debit cards (this attracts a $0.68 transaction cost and an additional 3.25% convenience fee)
• Checks
• Money orders.

Processing requests for copies of Nassau County court records may take between 1 and 5 business days. However, mail deliveries may take longer. To aid the delivery process, requesters should include self-addressed stamped envelopes when making mail-in requests for Nassau County court records.

Nassau Superior Court Case Search by Name

In Nassau County, requesters can search for Supreme Court records online, by mail, or in person.

The New York State eCourt Portal allows records seekers to search for records using the subjects' first and last names. Users can search for documents and information by party, case, or attorney names.

For a name-based search through the New York State eCourt WebCivil Local Portals, enter the party name into the text field under the What to Search header and fill out the other information necessary to identify the documents.

Also, include the party, case, or attorney name when making mail or in-person requests through the Nassau County Clerk's Office. However, there may be name clashes, and additional identifying information may be necessary to filter or locate specific documents. Also, confirm name spellings to improve the accuracy of the search results.

Nassau Superior Court Docket Search

Nassau County Supreme Court dockets refer to official records that provide key details about case progress. Generally, court docket information includes:

• Case information such as case numbers, names of litigants, and court names and locations
• Filing and trial dates
• Names of the judges
• Motions
• Orders and judgments
• Attorney names
• Case status.

For information about Nassau County Supreme Court cases:

• Visit the New York State Unified Court System WebSupreme access portal
• Create an eTrack account and
• Use the login credentials to access the search portal and look for information about Nassau County Supreme Court cases.

For information about Nassau County family law cases:

• Log into the WebFamily Portal:
• Click File/Docket Searches or Attorney/Firm Search and look for Nassau County Family Court dockets.

Users can also view information about specific cases through the WebFamily Calendar link.

Alternatively, visit the Nassau County Supreme Court Clerk's Office or the Nassau County Clerk's Office and request information about trial cases.

Nassau County Supreme Court case dockets are roadmaps for case trials within the Nassau County Supreme Court. Case dockets track case progress and ensure transparency of judicial decisions and rulings. Also, they are official proof of legal actions and facilitate appeals and further legal actions.

Lookup Nassau County Superior Court Online

In addition to the New York State Unified Court System, the Nassau County Clerk's Office, and the Nassau County Supreme Court Clerk's Office, information seekers can access Nassau County Supreme Court records through third-party websites. Independent online platforms like Newyorkcourtrecords.us are alternatives to traditional government websites for accessing documents and information.

Private online repositories gather documents and information from various sources and make them available in one place through advanced search tools. They provide round-the-clock access to documents and information.

Notwithstanding their many advantages, users should note that private online databases are non-official platforms, and the accuracy of their documents and information is not guaranteed.

Supreme Court vs. Superior Court

The Nassau County and New York Supreme Courts are distinct legal institutions serving differing purposes.