Greece Felony Records

Greece felony records go through the Monroe County court system in western New York. This large town borders Rochester to the west and north, and all felony cases from Greece are prosecuted in Monroe County Court. The Greece Police Department, in operation since 1932, handles local law enforcement. Misdemeanors and violations stay in Greece Town Justice Court, while felony charges move to the county level for trial and sentencing.

Monroe County Court and Greece Felony Cases

Monroe County Court prosecutes all felony cases from Greece. The Monroe County Clerk's Office maintains the official court records. They keep indictments, plea records, sentencing documents, and all other filings from felony proceedings. The clerk's office also provides copies of court records upon request.

Greece Town Justice Court handles the first appearance on a felony charge. The arraignment happens here, where the judge reviews the complaint, sets bail, and decides release conditions. If a grand jury returns an indictment, the case transfers to County Court for trial. Records from the justice court stay with the town. County-level case files go to the Monroe County Clerk.

The Monroe County District Attorney's Office prosecutes felony cases from Greece and all other towns in the county. Their office is the main point of contact for information about ongoing prosecutions and case outcomes. The Monroe County DA page has contact information and resources.

Greece Police Department Records

The Greece Police Department has been operating since January 1932. The department focuses on community policing and runs several programs for public safety. Their strategic plan covers personnel development, technology upgrades, and mission effectiveness.

For police records, you need to submit a FOIL request. Put it in writing and send it to the department's records access officer. Include the full name of the person, the date of the incident, and any case or report numbers. Vague requests get delayed. Be specific about what you want.

Under FOIL (Public Officers Law §§ 84-90), the department has five business days to respond. They can provide the records, deny in writing, or give you a date when the records will be ready. Most requests take up to twenty business days. Copies run $0.25 per page for standard sizes. Electronic copies by email may be free depending on the office.

State Search Tools for Greece Felony Records

Several state databases cover felony records from Greece. The Criminal History Record Search from the Office of Court Administration costs $95. It returns conviction data from courts across the state. This is the best single tool for checking felony convictions.

The DOCCS Inmate Lookup is free. Search by name or DIN to find people in state prison or on parole. If a felony case from Greece ended with a state prison sentence, the person will show up here. The Sex Offender Registry lists registered offenders by name, county, or zip code at no charge.

You can also check the Monroe County Sheriff's Office for warrant information and jail records. The sheriff runs the county jail and handles warrant service for the county. The Monroe Online Records search provides access to certain county records through a third-party portal.

Your Own Criminal History

To get your own criminal record, use the DCJS Record Review process. This is not done through FOIL. You submit fingerprints and DCJS sends you your personal criminal history. Call 518-457-9847 or email RecordReview@dcjs.ny.gov. The unsuppressed version shows everything, including sealed records. The suppressed version leaves out sealed items.

You cannot use FOIL to request criminal history records for another person from DCJS. That restriction is firm. FOIL works for specific documents held by a specific agency, like a police report or a court filing. But the full rap sheet maintained by DCJS is only available to the person it belongs to, through the Record Review process.

Felony Record Sealing in Greece

CPL § 160.50 seals records from arrests that did not end in a conviction. Dismissals and acquittals fall under this rule. The sealing should be automatic, but check to make sure it went through if you have concerns about an old case.

CPL § 160.59 lets people apply to seal up to two convictions. No more than one can be a felony. You must wait ten years after finishing the sentence. Violent felonies and sex crimes are excluded. The judge decides based on the facts of the case and the person's record since the conviction.

The Clean Slate Act took effect November 16, 2024. Over the next three years, the state courts will build a system for automatic sealing of eligible older convictions. Sex crimes and non-drug Class A felonies like murder will not be sealed. Law enforcement keeps access to all records. For Greece residents with old felony records, this law may change what appears in a public search.

Greece County Page

Greece is in Monroe County. For a complete look at felony records across the county, see the Monroe County felony records page. It covers the clerk, district attorney, sheriff, and court system in detail.

Nearby Cities

Other cities and towns near Greece in the Rochester metro area have their own felony records pages.