Westchester County Supreme Court Case Search

Westchester County's Supreme Court creates records of case events and may release them to interested persons or entities. However, the court or designated record custodians may deny access to records whose disclosure is not in the public interest. Other examples of publicly restricted court records are:

• Information on family law case proceedings, such as matrimonial and adoption proceedings.
• Records that are sealed by a court order or statute.
• Alcohol or drug treatment records.
• Probation reports
• Documents that reveal the names and contact information of jurors
• Mental health records.

Public members search or request court records to find information about court activities and to determine if the court follows standard legal procedures. Court records may also serve as evidence or precedent in subsequent legal procedures.

What kinds of cases have been heard in Westchester Supreme Court?

The Westchester County Supreme Court has general jurisdiction over all criminal and civil cases. However, it shares jurisdiction with other courts on family law, probate, and mental health cases. The table below provides an overview of cases under the court’s jurisdiction.

Note: The Westchester County Supreme Court has a specialized division for handling complex commercial cases.

Westchester County Supreme Court

The Westchester County Supreme Court is the highest trial court in the county. It has general jurisdiction over all criminal and civil cases and may share jurisdiction over family law and probate cases. Note that the court will only hear criminal cases with severe penalties or civil cases in which the disputed amount is above $25,000. For complex commercial cases, the financial threshold for the disputed amount must be $100,000 or above.

The Supreme Court is an important pillar in the county’s judicial system since it handles cases that are of significant impact. Local residents rely on the Supreme Court to resolve civil disputes, get justice, and document vital events like divorce. The Westchester County Supreme Court is located at:

111 Dr Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
White Plains, NY 10601
Phone: (914) 824-5300 (Civil)
Fax: (914) 824-5873 (Civil)
Phone: (914) 824-5400 (Criminal)
Fax: (914) 824-5065 (Criminal)

Westchester County Case Lookup

Westchester County court records are accessible to interested parties through the following options:

Online searches

Interested persons or entities can conduct online searches for Westchester court records through online databases. For example, the New York State Unified Court System maintains multiple databases for viewing court records. Note that each database allows access to a specific case type. The databases include the following:

• The WebCriminal database (provides access to criminal cases)
• The WebCivil Supreme database (allows access to civil cases)
• WebFamily database (allows access to family law cases)
• WebCivil Local database (provides access to civil cases in courts with limited jurisdictions)

In contrast, the Westchester County Clerk’s office hosts a searchable database for all cases heard in the county’s courts. To use these search platforms, users must select a preferred search option and provide the relevant search data. For instance, if you choose the "Search by Number" option, you must input the case index number and year.

Walk-in Requests

The Westchester County Clerk’s Office allows walk-in requests for court records under their custody. In-person inquirers may view court records through free self-service terminals installed in the clerk’s office at:

Richard J. Daronco Courthouse
111 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard
Room 330
White Plains, NY 10601.
Phone: (914) 995-3080
Fax: (914) 995-4030

However, you may request physical copies of court documents at the clerk’s office lobby. The court clerk will charge fees for printing copies of court documents. In addition, the clerk will request a valid ID if the requested document is sealed or restricted.

Mail-in requests for court records

For mail-in requests, inquirers must follow these steps:

1. Create a written request letter that includes these data:
   1. Names of parties involved in the court case
   2. File or index number
   3. Name of the specific document you are searching for.
   4. Record filing date
2. Include a check payable to the Westchester County Clerk. The clerk charges $10 if the inquirer does not include a file or index number. In contrast, certified copies of court costs cost $5.
3. Mail the documents and fees to the court clerk at:
   110 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
   White Plains, NY 10601

Note: The county clerk’s office does not provide full court files or confidential information via mail-in requests.

Westchester Supreme Court Case Search by Name

To name-search Westchester’s supreme court records, inquirers must use online or offline resources maintained by designated record custodians. For instance, the New York State Unified Court System hosts databases that allow name-based searches for court records. The databases include the following:

• The WebCivil Supreme database (allows access to civil cases)
• WebFamily database (allows access to family law cases)

You can also conduct name-based searches through the county clerk’s online case platform. To use this search option, you must input the case party’s last and first name.

Name-based searches may not provide accurate search results. In most cases, the search result may include court documents of other parties with similar names. To narrow down the search result, you must include the case type and the specific date range of the case.

Westchester Supreme Court Docket Search

Court dockets contain a list of information related to court case proceedings. These court documents may contain data on case parties, appeals, filings, case information, hearing dates, and docket numbers.

Westchester County court’s dockets are usually included in court case records. Thus, inquirers must conduct searches in court case databases to find docket information. With that being said, you may find court dockets in these online databases:

• The Westchester County Clerk’s online case database
• WebCriminal database (provides access to criminal cases)
• WebFamily database (allows access to family law cases)
• The WebCivil Supreme database (allows access to civil cases)

The county clerk’s office may allow mail-in or in-person requests for court documents. Requesters must provide relevant search information to obtain the record from the clerk’s office.

Court docket searches are important for finding information about case proceedings. Inquirers may also search these records to track case progress and to stay informed about upcoming hearings or court appearances.

Lookup Westchester County Supreme Court Online

Interested persons or entities can look up Westchester County Supreme Court records through the following official online repositories:

• The Westchester County Clerk’s online case database
• WebCriminal database (provides access to criminal cases)
• WebFamily database (allows access to family law cases)
• The WebCivil Supreme database (allows access to civil cases)

Conversely, third-party search websites like Newyorkcourtrecords.us offer online access to Westchester court records. The sites are generally easy to use and do not restrict access based on the user’s geographical location. Nevertheless, they do not operate outside government jurisdiction and, as such, are not reliable options for getting court case information.

Court of Appeals vs. Supreme Court

In New York, the Supreme Court is the highest trial-level court, unlike in other states, where it functions as the final appellate court. The New York Court of Appeals has the highest appellate authority, and it serves in these capacities:

• It hears appeals from intermediate appellate courts and trial courts.
• It makes the final decisions on all matters relating to the state laws.
• It hears appeals from the State Commission on Judicial Conduct.