New York County Supreme Court Case Search

Under the New York judicial system, the New York County Supreme Court is the highest trial-level court in New York County; it has jurisdiction over major civil and criminal (felony) cases. The New York County Supreme Court creates case records as evidence of its legal trials.

The New York County Clerk's Office (for civil cases) and the Criminal Term Clerk’s Office (for criminal records) maintain official case files of the New York Supreme Court, and interested individuals can access them for:

• Legal research
• Background checks
• Real estate transactions
• Appeals
• Post-conviction motions
• Business litigation and corporate matters
• Case tracking.

What Kinds of cases have been heard in New York Supreme Court?

The New York County Supreme Court is the apex trial court in New York’s judicial system. This legal institution has authority over criminal (felony) cases and civil lawsuits where the amount in dispute is over $50,000.00.

In New York County, the Civil and Criminal Terms of the Supreme Court have several divisions that handle specific case types. These include:

Civil Term Divisions

• Commercial
• Matrimonial
• Medical Malpractice
• Motor Vehicle
• Foreclosure
• Asbestos Litigation

Criminal Term Divisions

• Homicide
• Sex Crimes
• Narcotics
• Youth.

New York County Supreme Court

The court structure in New York County (Manhattan) comprises trial courts, appellate courts, and specialized courts. The New York County Supreme Court is the highest county-level trial court with general jurisdiction over civil litigation and felony cases. It handles fair legal dispute resolutions and protects the rights of litigants.

Interested individuals can use the information below to contact the various New York County Supreme Courts.

New York County Supreme Court (Civil Term)
60 Centre Street
New York County Courthouse
New York
NY 10007
Phone: (646) 386-3600

New York County Supreme Court (Civil Term)
100 Centre Street
New York
NY 10013
Phone: (646) 386-3800

New York County Supreme Court (Civil Term)
71 Thomas Street
New York
NY 10013
Phone: (646) 386-3770

New York County Supreme Court (Civil Term)
80 Centre Street
New York
NY 10013
Phone: (646) 386-3685

New York County Supreme Court (Criminal Term)
100 Centre Street
New York
NY 10013
Phone: (646) 386-4000

New York County Supreme Court (Criminal Term)
111 Centre Street
New York
NY 10013
Phone: (646) 386-4000

New York County Case Lookup

Record seekers can opt for online or offline methods when searching for New York County Court records. However, sealed and sensitive information is exempt from public disclosure. Under New York law, sealed and confidential records are available only to the parties involved in the case or their attorneys upon presentation of proper identification.

For online access to New York County Supreme Court records:

• Log into the New York State Unified Court System Webcriminal Page
  • Create an eTrack account
  • Use the password to log in to the search portal
  • Enter the necessary information into the search tools to look for felony case records within the New York County Supreme Court.
• Visit the New York State Electronic Filing System (NYSEFS) and use the search criteria to look for New York County court records.

Also, eTrack account owners can log into the New York State Unified Court System WebCivil Supreme Portal and enter the Index Number, Party Name, or Attorney Information to search for New York County Supreme Court civil case records.

In-person requests

For New York County Supreme Court civil case files, interested individuals should visit the New York County Clerk’s Office between the hours of 9:00 A.M. and 1:00 P.M. or 2:00 P.M. and 5:00 P.M. Mondays through Fridays at:

The New York County Courthouse (Civil Branch)
60 Centre Street, Room 161
New York,
NY 10007
Phone: (646) 386-5955

In addition, for archived New York County Supreme Court civil records, inquirers can contact the Division of Old Records at:

Archives Department
31 Chambers Street, 7th Floor,
Phone: (646) 386-5395
Hours: Mondays to Fridays, 9:00 A.M. to 12:39 P.M., 2:00 P.M. to 4:00 P.M.

Also, information seekers can access New York County Supreme Court criminal records through the Criminal Term Clerk's Office at:

100 Centre Street, 11th floor,
Room 1000
New York
NY 10013
Phone: (646) 386-4000
9:00 A.M. to 4:30 P.M.

OR

The ancillary Clerk's Office at:

111 Centre Street, 9th floor,
Room 927
Phone: (646) 386-4300

Mail-in requests

Requesters can send written requests for New York County Supreme Court records to the appropriate Clerk. Mail requests for New York County court records include case information, contact information, document details, applicable copy fees, and a self-addressed stamped envelope.

Access to certified copies of New York County court records requires a valid government-issued photo ID. The records may take 10 to 12 weeks to process. Acceptable payments for copies of New York County Supreme Court records are cash (for in-person visits), money order, or certified check.

Copies of New York County Supreme Court records cost:

• Standard copies - $0.65 per page
• Certified copies - $8.00 per certification plus $0.65 per page
• Exemplified copies- $10.00 certificate plus $0.65 per page.

New York Supreme Court Case Search by Name

Interested individuals can perform a name-based search in New York County through any of the New York State Unified Court System Portal or the New York State Courts Electronic Filing webpage. Requesters can use these online repositories to search for New York County Supreme Court records by party name and other search tools to narrow the search results.

Alternatively, inquirers can visit or mail the New York County Clerk's Office (Civil Records) or the Criminal Term Clerk’s Office (Criminal Records) with the correct name spelling. For accuracy and to avoid name clashes, individuals may need to provide additional identifying information to narrow search results.

New York Supreme Court Docket Search

New York County Supreme Court case dockets are official records of court filings, proceedings, and rulings. These records provide valuable information about court cases and help individuals track case progress.

General, court dockets contain but are not limited to the following information:

• Case number
• Party names
• Filings
• Motion
• Hearing and trial dates
• Case status
• Name and location of the trial court.

For New York County Supreme Court case dockets, interested individuals should log into the New York State Unified Court System WebCivil Supreme or WebCriminal Portal and use the online search tools to look for specific cases. Alternatively, information seekers can visit the New York County Clerk’s Office (for civil case dockets) or the Criminal Term Clerk’s Office (for criminal dockets).

Lookup New York County Supreme Court Online

Record seekers can search for New York County Supreme Court case records through third-party websites like Newyorkcourtrecords.us. These online platforms aggregate information from various sources and make them available 24/7 through advanced search tools. Furthermore, these private websites provide fast and convenient access to various New York County Supreme Court records. However, the accuracy of such sites cannot be guaranteed. Users may have to confirm the accuracy and authenticity of documents or information obtained from non-government repositories.

Supreme Court vs. Supreme Court

The New York County Supreme Court and the New York Court of Appeals are parts of the New York State Unified Court System; they serve distinct roles within the New York judicial system.

New York County Supreme Court

The New York County Supreme Court is the highest county-level trial court that handles major civil disputes and felony cases. Its jurisdiction is limited to New York County (Manhattan) and decides cases based on witness testimonies, legal arguments, and evidence. Appeals from the Supreme Court first go to the Appellate Division, First Department.

New York Court of Appeals

The New York Court of Appeals is the highest appellate court in New York. It does not conduct trials but reviews appeals from lower courts. The New York Court of Appeals interprets laws and sets precedents for lower courts. As the final arbiter, the New York Court of Appeals hears appeals from the Appellate Division, First Department, and passes final verdicts (unless a federal constitutional issue allows for review by the U.S. Supreme Court).