Colonie Felony Records Lookup
Colonie felony records are managed through the Albany County court system. As the largest town in Albany County by population, Colonie has its own accredited police department that handles law enforcement within town borders. Felony cases that begin with a Colonie arrest go to the town justice court for arraignment, then transfer to Albany County Court for prosecution. This page covers every path to finding and requesting those records.
Colonie Overview
Albany County Court and Colonie Felony Records
Felony cases from Colonie are prosecuted in Albany County Court. The Albany County Clerk's Office at 16 Eagle Street, Room 128, Albany, NY 12207, maintains official court records. Phone: (518) 487-5100. They store indictments, plea records, sentencing orders, and all filings from felony proceedings.
Colonie Town Justice Court handles the early stages of a felony case. The arraignment takes place here, where the judge reviews the complaint, sets bail, and schedules a preliminary hearing. When a grand jury indicts, the case transfers to County Court. Justice court records stay with the town. County-level files go to the Albany County Clerk.
The Albany County District Attorney's Office at 6 Lodge Street, Albany, NY 12207, prosecutes all felony cases from Colonie. Phone: (518) 487-5460. The DA's office handles cases from the initial indictment through sentencing and maintains prosecution files that may be subject to FOIL requests with certain law enforcement exemptions.
Colonie Police Department
The Colonie Police Department is a New York State accredited, full-service police agency. It serves the entire Town of Colonie. The department has two main divisions. The Administrative Services Division handles day-to-day support for police operations. The Field Services Division provides 24-hour uniformed patrol and criminal investigation.
| Resource | Details |
|---|---|
| Emergency | 911 |
| Status | NYS Accredited Full-Service Agency |
| Divisions | Administrative Services, Field Services |
| Special Units | K-9 Unit, Bicycle Patrol |
| Copy Fee (FOIL) | $0.25 per page |
| FOIL Response | 5 business days acknowledgment |
The department runs several community programs. These include the Colonie Youth Court, a Civilian Police Academy, and Explorer Post 185 for young people. They also offer child safety seat inspections and use the NIXLE emergency notification system. Traffic safety and a K-9 unit round out their services.
If you are arrested in Colonie on a felony charge, you get transported to the Albany County Jail for booking. Officers record personal information, take fingerprints, and photograph the person. After booking, you may be held until arraignment in County Court. Under New York law, you have the right to remain silent and the right to an attorney. A public defender is appointed if you cannot afford one. Bail depends on the charges, criminal history, and flight risk.
How to Get Felony Records in Colonie
For police reports and incident records from the Colonie Police Department, file a FOIL request with the town. Put it in writing and address it to the department's records access officer. Include names, dates, and case numbers. Under Public Officers Law §§ 84-90, the agency must respond within five business days. Full responses typically take up to twenty business days.
For court records from felony cases, contact the Albany County Clerk at (518) 487-5100. They hold files from County Court and Supreme Court. You can visit in person or send a written request. The Criminal History Record Search from the Office of Court Administration costs $95 and pulls statewide conviction data.
For your own criminal history, the DCJS Record Review is the right process. Submit fingerprints to DCJS. Call 518-457-9847 or email RecordReview@dcjs.ny.gov. This is separate from FOIL and gives you your complete personal record.
State Search Tools
The DOCCS Inmate Lookup is free. It shows people currently in state prison or on parole supervision. Search by name or DIN number. If a Colonie felony ended in a state prison sentence, the person appears here.
The Sex Offender Registry from DCJS lists registered offenders by name, county, or zip code. It is free and public. The State Police FOIL portal handles records from state police investigations. For court filing details, the NYSCEF portal shows electronic filings from participating courts.
Crime statistics from 2019 show Colonie had 1,945 total reported crimes, with 1,717 property crimes and 228 violent crimes. The crime rate was 2,845.7 per 100,000 people, which is below the national average. These numbers come from public reporting data.
Sealed Records and the Clean Slate Act
CPL § 160.50 seals arrest records that did not result in a conviction. Dismissals, acquittals, and adjourned-in-contemplation cases that were later dismissed are all covered. This sealing is automatic under the law.
CPL § 160.59 allows petitions to seal up to two convictions. Only one can be a felony. Ten years must pass from the end of the sentence. Violent felonies and sex offenses cannot be sealed through this petition process. The judge weighs the nature of the crime, time since conviction, and the person's record.
The Clean Slate Act, effective November 16, 2024, creates a path for automatic sealing of eligible convictions. The courts have up to three years to roll it out. Murder and sex crimes are excluded. Law enforcement and prosecutors retain full access. For Colonie residents with old felony records, this new law may reduce what appears in public searches in the years ahead.
Colonie County Page
Colonie is part of Albany County. For a broad guide to felony records across the county, see the Albany County felony records page. It covers the county clerk, district attorney, sheriff, and all courts in the 3rd Judicial District.
Nearby Cities
These cities near Colonie have felony records pages with local court and records access information.