Orleans County Court Records

Orleans County court records are official documents and case files created, filed, or submitted in court during a judicial proceeding or action. These records may be produced and stored in various forms, including handwritten or printed papers, audio or video tapes, photographs, microfilms, CDS/DVDS, and other electronic or magnetic devices.

Court records are preserved for a number of reasons in Orleans County. They serve as official reports of court processes/ actions and are useful aids in subsequent investigations and adjudications. Record seekers may obtain details and educational information about cases handled by the judiciary by reviewing court records.

Some examples of Orleans court records and the information they contain include judgments, dockets, summonses, dispositions, charges, transcripts, decrees, and case information such as case type, case number, and filing date.

Are Court Records Public in Orleans County?

Yes. Under section 255 of the New York Judiciary Law, interested members of the public may search and examine records maintained by the court clerk within business hours. However, certain statutes limit public access to court records, especially in situations where the need for confidentiality outweighs the public interest in disclosure. Some court records that may be restricted from public access include:

• Records of matrimonial proceedings such as child custody, support and visitation
• Some family court records like adoption and divorce
• Records termed confidential by law
• Criminal records of defendants not found guilty
• Sealed court records
• Records of mental health and competency proceedings
• Drug treatments and alcohol abuse records.

NB: These exempt records may be accessible by record subjects, their legal representatives, and persons with a court order to inspect and copy these records.

Orleans County Court Records Search

Members of the public in search of Orleans County court records may utilize the following options:

• Walk-in visits to the clerk's office( court clerk or County clerk) during regular hours
• Mail, fax, and other electronic requests are approved by the record custodian
• The online Case Search Portal is managed by the New York State Unified Court System
• Independent or third-party record providers.

Orleans County Courts

Orleans County's Court system is made up of the Supreme Court, County Court, Surrogate Court, Family Court, and Town and Justice Courts. The contact information of the various courts in Orleans County is listed below:

Orleans County Supreme Court & County Court
1 South Main Street
Suite 3
Albion, NY 14411
Phone: (585) 283-6657

Orleans County Family Court
1 South Main Street
Suite 3
Albion, NY 14411
Phone: (585) 283-6656

Orleans County Surrogate's Court
1 South Main Street
Suite 3
Albion, NY 14411
Phone: (585) 283-6658

Albion Town Court
3665 Clarendon Road
Albion, NY 14411
Phone: (585) 589-7048 ext. 18

Barre Town Court
14317 West Barre Road
Albion, NY 14411
Phone: (585) 589-5100 ext. 4

Carlton Town Court
1434 Waterport-Carlton Road
Albion, NY 14411
Phone: (585) 682-4517

Clarendon Justice Court
Town Hall
16385 Church Street
P.O. Box 145
Clarendon, NY 14429
Phone: (585) 638-6371 ext. 102

Gaines Justice Court
14087 Ridge Road
Albion, NY 14411
Phone: (585) 589-4592 ext. 11

Kendall Town Court
1873 Kendall Road
Kendall, NY 14476
Phone: (585) 659-8546

Murray Justice Court
3840 Fancher Road
Holley, NY 14470
Phone: (585) 638-6570

Ridgeway Town Court
Shelby Town Hall
4062 Salt Works Road
Medina, NY 14103
Phone: (585) 798-3282

Shelby Town Court
4062 Salt Works Road
Medina, NY 14103
Phone: (585) 798-3120 ext. 309

Yates Town Court
Town Hall
8 South Main Street
P.O. Box 484
Lyndonville, NY 14098
Phone: (585) 765-9603

Orleans County Criminal and Civil Records

The New York Judiciary branch provides statewide access to criminal court records and case information online via the WebCriminal search portal. Similarly, Orleans County civil records are available at the county or court clerk's office for inspection and copying. One may search for civil case records and information such as cases of small claims, unlawful detainer, adoptions, tenancy, and property disputes at the clerk's office for a fee. Concerned persons may submit completed request forms and appropriate fees to the clerk's office. Civil case records are also available online via the eCourts Portal maintained by the State Unified Courts System.

Orleans County Marriage Records

Orleans County's vital records include records of marriage, births, and deaths. The Orleans County Clerk does not maintain vital records but interested persons may query the town or city clerk where the marriage took place to request marriage records.

At the state level, the New York State Department of Health preserves records of marriages filed since 1880. Eligible individuals such as record subjects, their spouses, and persons authorized by a court may obtain Orleans County Marriage records by submitting filled-out application forms and valid identification to the vital records unit. Requesting a copy of the Orleans County Marriage certificate by mail costs $30, payable by personal check, postal money order, or certified check. Mail requests enclosed in a self-addressed stamped envelope may be sent to:

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

Walk-in requests are also available at:

800 North Pearl Street
2nd Floor, Room 200
Menands, NY 12204.

Orleans County Divorce Records

The County Clerk's Office maintains divorce records in Orleans County. Residents may query the clerk's office between 9:00 am to 5:00 pm on weekdays for inspection and copying of divorce records.

The Vital Records Unit of the State's Department of Health also maintains divorce records from 1963 to the present. Interested applicants may submit a completed application for a copy of the divorce certificate alongside the necessary identification and copy fee of $30 each for mail requests or $45 per copy for in-person requests.

Orleans County Birth Records

Orleans County birth records are available only to record subjects, parents of the registrant named on the record, and entities with a court order. The State's Department of Health maintains birth records and makes them available to eligible applicants on request.

Concerned persons may request a copy of a Orleans County birth certificate by completing the approved application form and submitting it alongside the slated fee of $30 per copy and other requirements to the Vital Records Division of the Department of Health.

Orleans County Death Records

Death records are vital records that may be useful in establishing legitimacy and estate administration. New York State allows only the spouse, children, parents, siblings of the deceased, and other authorized persons to require death records. Qualifying applicants may submit requests for copies of Orleans County death records to the New York Department of Health in person or via mail. Mail requests cost $30 per copy while walk-in requests cost $45 for each requested copy.

Orleans County Probate Court Records

Orleans County probate court records are preserved as civil court records by the County Clerk's Office or the clerk of the court where the case was filed. Requestors may submit requests to the clerk's office via mail or in person. One may also retrieve probate case information and records online via the State's electronic filing portal (eCourts).

Orleans County Property Records

The Orleans County Clerk is the custodian of property records, which include deeds, mortgages, leases, ownership information, transfers, liens, maps, and assignments. Interested persons may query the clerk's office to inspect and copy these records. Remote access to Orleans County property records is also available on the Parcel Search page. One may search this portal by street number, owner's name, tax ID, street name, or municipality.

Orleans County Court Records Online

Third-party websites such as newyorkcourtrecords.us provide swift and convenient public access to Orleans County court records. They provide users with a wide range of case information and records from the comfort of a home or personal device that is Internet-enabled. These sites are, however, not government-affiliated; hence, the authenticity and accuracy of the provided information are not guaranteed.