Sullivan County Court Records

Sullivan County Court records are created when individuals file lawsuits or criminal justice agencies prosecute suspects in any court within the county. Filed paperwork, evidence, transcripts, case participant information, and other case details generated during these proceedings are part of New York court records.

These case materials and information are generally preserved to maintain historical references and ongoing updates on court proceedings, promote judicial transparency, and optimize case administration. Members of the public can use resources provided by the New York judiciary and local courthouses to review case files or obtain copies of court documents.

Are Court Records Public in Sullivan County?

Yes. According to New York's judiciary law, court records are part of Sullivan County public records (Section 255). However, the law does not grant members of the public access to confidential documents and other records protected by court orders, state statutes, and federal law. These records include the following:

• Sealed Sullivan County arrest records and criminal trial proceedings
• Family Court records related to matters like divorce, child support, child custody, and parental rights
• Certain juvenile arrest and criminal records
• Information tied to ongoing criminal investigations
• Details concerning confidential sources, witnesses, and victims
• Certain medical reports related to victims and defendants
• Personal information, such as passport, driver's license, employment, and social security identification numbers
• Financial records like bank statements and credit card accounts

Those who want to request protected court records must first confirm that they can access such records or obtain the required paperwork. For example, divorce records can only be issued to requesters with valid New York court orders who are not named on the document.

Sullivan County Court Records Search

One has several options for finding Sullivan Court records. These options involve using online resources provided by the New York Unified Court System, contacting the county clerk, or approaching the town or village court that handled a case. However, it helps to know whether the record is publicly available, which court adjudicated the case, the resources and processes provided by the record custodian, and applicable fees.

Finding the record

The next step involves determining the search method available for the court with jurisdiction over the case. Online and offline options are available to members of the public in most cases.

In-person and mail-in search

One can visit the courthouse or office of the court clerk to inspect records or order copies. Individuals can also contact the record custodian directly for inquiries. For example, records generated by the Sullivan County Supreme and County Courts are maintained by the county clerk's office. Interested parties can call or visit the office at the following location to access records:

County Government Center
100 North Street, P.O. Box 5012
Monticello, NY 12701
Phone: (845) 807-0411
Fax: (845) 807-0434

Online search

The New York Unified Court System provides most online resources for finding court records. However, one can also use the county clerk's web search tool operated by a third-party service. Individuals are required to pay the following subscription fees to use this service:

One day access: $15 access fee plus $5 per document download/print

Account subscription: $150 per 90 days and 50 cents per document download/print

Sullivan County Courts

The following are court addresses and contact information for courts within the county:

Sullivan County Supreme and County Courts
Sullivan County Courthouse
414 Broadway
Monticello, NY 12701
Phone: (845) 791-3540
Fax: (845) 476-3653

Sullivan County Family and Surrogate's Courts
100 North Street
Sullivan County Government Center
Monticello, NY 12701
Phone: (845) 791-3500 (Surrogate’s Court), (845) 791-3505 (Family Court)

Bloomingburg Village Court
13 North Street
Bloomingburg, NY 12721-341
Phone: (845) 733-6881

Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 341
Bloomingburg, NY 12721-341

Monticello Village Court
10 Jefferson Street
Monticello, NY 12701-1146
Phone: (845) 794-1222

Mailing Address:
2 Pleasant Street
Monticello, NY 12701-1146

Woodridge Village Court
2 Dairyland Road
Woodridge, NY 12789-655
Phone: (845) 434-3474

Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 655
Woodridge, NY 12789-655

Town Courts

Bethel Town Court
P.O. Box 691
Kauneonga Lake, NY 12749
Phone: (845) 583-7420

Callicoon Town Court
19 Legion Street
P.O. Box 687
Jeffersonville, NY 12748-0687
Phone: (845) 482-5390

Cochecton Town Court
74 Smalls Road
P.O. Box 272
Lake Huntington, NY 12752-272
Phone: (845) 932-6837

Delaware Town Court
P.O. Box 129
Hortonville, NY 12745
Phone: (845) 887-5250

Fallsburg Town Court
19 Railroad Plaza
P.O. Box 2019
South Fallsburg, NY 12779-0830
Phone: (845) 434-4574

Forestburgh Town Court
332 King Road
Forestburgh, NY 12777-114
Phone: (845) 794-0679

Fremont Town Court
Nelson Road
P.O. Box 32
Fremont Center, NY 12736-0032
Phone: (845) 887-4883

Highland Town Court
P.O. Box 207
Barryville, NY 12719-0207
Phone: (845) 557-8132

Liberty Town Court
120 North Main Street
Liberty, NY 12754
Phone: (845) 292-6980

Lumberland Town Court
1054 Proctor Road
P.O. Box 226
Glen Spey, NY 12737
Phone: (845) 856-8600

Mamakating Town Court
2948 Route 209
Town Hall
Wurtsboro, NY 12790
Phone: (845) 888-3038

Neversink Town Court
Town Hall
P.O. Box 307
Grahamsville, NY 12740-0307
Phone: (845) 985-2262

Rockland Town Court
1939 Old Route 17
Roscoe, NY 12776
Phone: (607) 498-4320

Thompson Town Court
4052 State Route 42 North
Monticello, NY 12701
Phone: (845) 794-7130

Tusten Town Court
210 Bridge Street
P.O. Box 195
Narrowsburg, NY 12764-278
Phone: (845) 252-7146

Sullivan County Criminal Records

A criminal record is generally defined as a dossier collected on an individual containing details of their past arrests and convictions. It is also called a criminal history or RAP sheet. However, standalone arrest information and court details from independent trials usually pass as Sullivan County criminal records. These records can be obtained from law enforcement agencies, courts, and certain state departments.

At the local level, one can approach the Sullivan County Sheriff's Office to seek details about people who may have been recently arrested. This process allows loved ones to discover bail information required to secure the release of their loved ones. One can visit the jail division, where most arrestees are remanded. The following address and contact details can help one locate or call the Sheriff's Office:

Sheriff’s Office & Jail
58 Old Route 17
Monticello, NY 12701
Phone: (845) 794-7102 (jail), (845) 791-7979 (Civil division), (845) 794-7100 (patrol)
FAX: (845) 794-4060 (jail), (845) 807-0799 (civil division), (845) 807-0660 (patrol)

One can also approach local police departments like the Fallsburg PD for recent Sullivan arrest records generated within specific jurisdictions.

Obtaining Sullivan's criminal records through court resources involves knowing which court is in charge of the criminal case. The following are the jurisdictional authorities of various Sullivan County courts and how to find their records:

• Supreme Court: The Supreme Court has general jurisdiction over every criminal matter but focuses on cases not handled by the county court. One can use the WebCriminal portal to review case records. The web application allows users to search by court calendar, defendant name, summons, or case number. It displays arrest and incident dates, involves police officers, attorney information, adjudicating court and judge, and the next court appearance.

Those who want to obtain copies of case records or view court files in person can visit or call the Sullivan County clerk’s office.

• County Court: All criminal cases, including felonies and misdemeanors. Also hears appeals from town and village courts. Individuals can also follow the processes explained earlier under the Supreme Court to view or collect county court criminal records.
• Town and village courts: Handle minor misdemeanors like ordinance violations, and vehicle and traffic infractions. One can visit the courthouse where the case was held to find criminal records created at the village or county level.

Get Sullivan County Civil Court Records

Civil court records are produced during legal disagreements between parties, such as personal injury, restoration of personal rights, tenant-landlord issues, and contract disputes. These cases are handled by different courts in the county:

• Supreme Court: Has exclusive jurisdiction over civil cases worth $25,000 and more, dissolution of marriage actions, and matters not heard in other courts. Individuals can obtain case records through the county clerk. The WebCivil Supreme web portal also records court cases heard in the Supreme Court. Site visitors can search by a participant’s name, case number, participant’s attorney or firm, or justice. The system displays details of case participants, attorney names, case events and outcomes, judgments, filing dates, and case status.
• County Court: All civil cases with claims worth up to $25,000. Also hears appeals from town and village courts. Members of the public can view and obtain records using the same methods and resources as the Supreme Court.
• Town and village courts: Handle small civil matters within its boundaries that are not heard in the county court. People can visit court locations or contact court administration by phone or email to obtain or inspect records.

Sullivan County Marriage Records

Individuals seeking Sullivan County marriage records, such as marriage certificates, can approach the town or village clerk that issued the original marriage license or the New York State Department of Health. These records may be necessary for insurance and inheritance claims, tax filings, and other legal processes.

Only registrants (spouses) and parties with New York State court orders and proper or documented Judicial purposes can request and obtain these marriage records. A judicial or proper purpose means a legitimate reason to order the document, such as claiming an insurance benefit.

Those who want to order from a local office may have to approach the registrar or clerk's office. For example, one can contact the Fallsburg Registrar of Vital Statistics under the Office of the Town Clerk/Tax Collector to obtain a certified copy of a Sullivan County marriage certificate at $10 per copy.

The New York Department of Health offers online, phone-in, and mail-in request options. Online and phone orders are handled by a third-party vendor and cost $45. Mail-in requests involve sending completed marriage certificate application forms to the following address alongside accepted means of payment (cash not accepted) and identification:

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

Sullivan County Divorce Records

Divorce or dissolution of marriage cases involve actions brought by couples to end their marriages legally. The Supreme Court handles these cases, and the county clerk maintains their records. Among other legal processes, one may require their divorce records to obtain a marriage license when remarrying, file for a name change, correct tax filings, and adjust insurance packages.

Individuals can order their certified copies of divorce certificates at $5 per copy or divorce decrees (certified copies of divorce) at $6.20 per copy from the county clerk's office. Interested parties can also approach the New York State Department of Health to order their divorce certificate using the same methods that apply to marriage certificates. Only parties to the divorce case and their legal representatives can order divorce certificates. Other entities must obtain a New York State court order.

Sullivan County Birth and Death Records

Sullivan County birth records and death certificates are also required for certain applications and legal procedures. A Sullivan County birth certificate is needed to request a marriage license, apply for passports and driver's licenses, complete school enrollment, and register for Social Security. A death certificate is required when settling the affairs of a deceased person, during insurance claims, and, in some cases, during investigations.

Like other Sullivan County vital records, birth, and death certificates are not accessible to everyone. Only individuals whose names appear on a birth certificate (child and parents) or people with court orders can order these documents. Death certificates are only accessible to relatives and spouses of deceased persons or their legal representatives, individuals with a New York State court order, people who can prove legally recognized rights or claims, and parties with documented medical needs.

One can obtain death and birth certificates by following the same processes required to order a marriage certificate through their local clerk's office or the New York State Department of Health.

Sullivan County Probate Court Records

Probate records are cases handled in the Sullivan County Surrogate's Court. These matters cover matters related to a deceased person's will and the distribution of their estates. The court also oversees adoptions. Those looking for records from these cases can use the WebSurrogate portal. Members of the public can also visit the courthouse in person to obtain copies of court documents:

Sullivan County Government Center
100 North Street
Monticello, NY 12701
Phone: (845) 791-3500
Fax: (845) 481-9337

Requesters must note that certain records, like child adoption documents, are only accessible to case parties, courts, and government entities.

Sullivan County Property Records

Property records are critical for real estate transactions and tax filings. They help potential buyers confirm ownership, check a property’s real worth, assess sales histories, and uncover potential liabilities like unpaid taxes and outstanding liens. Property owners can also use records generated by government agencies to challenge their assessment values and taxes.

Individuals who want to check these records can go through the County Clerk's office. The office's third-party web search tool allows access to every land record generated within the county. Individuals can also visit, call, or email the clerk's office to request and purchase official property records.

Sullivan County Court Records Online

Using online resources provided by private businesses can be a faster and more convenient way to access Sullivan County public records. Most third-party services, like Newyorkcourtrecords.us, allow customers to search for different types of records using one database. This eliminates the need to visit other web systems to view case details.