Yates County Court Records

Yates County court records are official documents of court-related events like case proceedings and administrative issues. These records also contain records filed during court events. For instance, Yates County arrest records may be found in criminal case files. In Yates County, court records are essential for ensuring fairness and transparency in the legal system. The records also serve as a valuable resource for legal research.

Are Court Records Public in Yates County?

Yates County court records are generally available under the New York Freedom of Information Law. This means that almost anyone can legally inspect and obtain copies of the documents from specific public entities. The entities are often in charge of creating or maintaining the records. Public members must fulfill specific requirements to obtain records, such as providing a valid ID or case identifiers.

In some instances, custodian entities may refuse requests for certain court documents. Such documents often include information whose disclosure does not serve the public interest. Records may also be exempted from release if they contain sensitive information about concerned parties in case proceedings.

Yates County Court Records Search

Public members can search court records through resources or options provided by government entities. For instance, the New York eCourt website offers online access to court records. Public members can also obtain records by visiting the Yates County clerk's office, which houses all court documents filed or generated in the county.

Public members seeking court records must fulfill the custodian agency's requirements. For example, you must provide case identifiers to view records on the eCourt platform.

Yates County Courts

Yates County's court system comprises the Supreme Court, the Family Court, the Surrogate Court, the Town and Village Courts, and the County Courts. Public members can find the courts at these locations:

Yates County Supreme Court
415 Liberty Street
Penn Yan, NY 14527
Phone: (315) 835-6308
Fax: (315) 835-6309

Yates County Court
415 Liberty Street
Penn Yan, NY 14527
Phone: (315) 835-6308
Fax: (315) 835-6309

Yates County Family Court
415 Liberty Street
Penn Yan, NY 14527
Phone: (315) 835-6314
Fax: (315) 835-6320

Yates County Surrogate's Court
415 Liberty Street
Penn Yan, NY 14527
Phone: (315) 835-6321
Fax: (315) 835-6322

Town Courts and Village Courts in Yates County
Barrington Town Court
4424 Bath Road
Penn Yan, NY 14527
Phone: (607) 243-8959

Benton Town Court
Town Hall
1000 Route 14A
Penn Yan, NY 14527
Phone: (315) 536-2320

Dundee Village Court
12 Union Street
Dundee, NY 14837
Phone: (607) 243-5551
Fax: (607) 243-5152

Italy Town Court
6060 Italy Valley Road
Naples, NY 14512
Phone: (585) 374-6194
Fax: (585) 374-5301

Jerusalem Town Court
3816 Italy Hill Road
Branchport, NY 14418
Phone: (315) 595-6102
Fax: (315) 595-2707

Middlesex Town Court
Town Hall
1216 Main Street
P.O. Box 147
Middlesex, NY 14507
Phone: (585) 554-3607
Fax: (585) 554-4615

Milo Town Court
137 Main Street
Penn Yan, NY 14527
Phone: (315) 531-8816

Penn Yan Village Court
111 Elm Street
P.O. Box 426
Penn Yan, NY 14527
Phone: (315) 536-7243
Fax: (315) 279-6549

Potter Town Court
1226 Phelps Road
Middlesex, NY 14507
Phone: (585) 554-6698

Starkey Town Court
40 Seneca Street
Dundee, NY 14837
Phone: (607) 243-5344
Fax: (607) 243-5742

Torrey Town Court
56 Geneva Street
P.O. Box 74
Dresden, NY 14441
Phone: (315) 536-5655

Yates County Criminal and Civil Records

Yates County's criminal and civil records reveal information on criminal and civil cases. For instance, civil records include information on civil matters like civil equity, small claims, and ordinance violations. However, you may find Yates County arrest and sentencing information in criminal records.

The Yates County clerk's office is the official custodian of court documents filed or generated within the county. Public members can access the records by making an in-person request to the clerk at this address:

417 Liberty Street
Suite 1107
Penn Yan, NY 14527
Phone: (315) 536-5120

In contrast, the New York eCourt platform offers online access to Yates court records. Inquirers using the platform must choose a preferred search option before providing relevant details.

Yates County Marriage Records

The New York State Health Department is the record custodian of marriage licenses issued from 1880 to the present date. However, the agency only discloses marriage records to the following parties:

• The spouses.
• Persons backed by a court order.
• Persons with a documented judicial purpose.

To obtain Yates County marriage records, eligible persons must follow these steps:

1. Fill out a request form.
2. Attach a valid ID or document showing the applicant's name and address.
3. Include a $30 money order or check made payable to the NYS Department of Health.
4. Mail the form and required documents to:
   New York State Department of Health
   Vital Records Certification Unit
   P.O. Box 2602
   Albany, NY 12220-2602

Yates County Divorce Records

The Yates County Clerk's Office maintains copies of divorce decrees issued within the county. Interested parties can obtain the records by walking into the clerk's office during business hours at:

417 Liberty Street
Suite 1107
Penn Yan, NY 14527
Phone: (315) 536-5120

The New York eCourt platform also offers access to divorce decrees. To view records on the platform, inquirers must select a preferred search option and fill in relevant details.

Yates Birth Records

Yates County birth certificates are obtainable through the New York State Department of Health. The agency maintains and releases copies of birth certificates to the following parties:

• The record subject.
• Parents named on the birth certificate.
• Immediate family relations that are backed by a court order.

To obtain the record, eligible parties must submit a mail request to the agency at:

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

The mail request must include:

• A completed birth record request form.
• Valid ID or document containing the inquirer's name and address.
• A $30 money order or check made payable to the NYS Department of Health.

Note: Birth certificates are legal documents that verify an individual's identity and ties to certain regions. They may also be essential for obtaining a driver's license or an international passport.

Yates Death Records

Yates County death records are not public documents. Per the state's Department of Health, only the following parties can access the record:

• The record subject and immediate family members.
• Persons with a documented medical need.
• Persons backed by a New York state court order.
• Persons with a documented legal claim or right.

To get copies of death records, inquirers must submit a mail request to the agency at this address:

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

The mail request must include the following:

• A completed request form for a death certificate.
• A valid ID or document that reveals the inquirer's name and address.
• A $30 money order or check made payable to the NYS Department of Health.

Note: Yates County death certificates are important documents for accessing a deceased's estate or benefits.

Yates County Probate Court Records

Yates County probate court records contain information on probate cases like the administration of wills, trusts, and estates. The county clerk's office oversees the creation and maintenance of probate records. Persons interested in accessing the record must inquire in person at this address:

417 Liberty Street
Suite 1107
Penn Yan, NY 14527
Phone: (315) 536-5120

Conversely, you can access the records through the state's eCourt platform. Inquirers must fill in the required search information to view records on the platform.

Yates County Property Records

In Yates County, the Real Property Office is the official custodian of property-related information like deeds, liens, and assessments. Public members can view and get copies of property records by visiting the agency at:

417 Liberty Street
Suite 1093
Penn Yan, NY 14527
Phone: (315) 536-5165

Alternatively, the county treasurer's office maintains property tax-related records. Inquirers can obtain the records by visiting the agency at:

417 Liberty Street
Suite 1076
Penn Yan, NY 14527
Phone: (315) 531-3205
Fax: (315) 536-5527

Yates County Court Records Online

The New York eCourt platform is the official online repository for locating court records in Yates County. Record seekers may also be able to look up court records through third-party online platforms like the Newyorkcourtrecords.us. These websites have user-friendly interfaces that make it easy to find court documents. Also, some search sites do not require user authentication before disclosing the records. Despite these perks, third-party search platforms are not regulated and may not contain updated information. Accuracy cannot be guaranteed.