Troy Felony Records Lookup

Troy felony records are maintained by the Rensselaer County court system and the Troy Police Department. The city sits on the east bank of the Hudson River, directly across from Albany, and serves as the county seat of Rensselaer County. Troy falls within the 3rd Judicial District. Felony arrests in Troy start at Troy City Court for arraignment, then proceed to Rensselaer County Court for indictment and prosecution. The Rensselaer County Clerk is the custodian of official court records. This page covers how to find and request those felony records.

Rensselaer County Court and Felony Records

Rensselaer County Court processes all felony cases from Troy. The Rensselaer County Clerk's Office holds the official court records. Their main office is at the Rensselaer County Office Building, 1600 Seventh Avenue, Troy, NY 12180. Phone: (518) 270-4080. The clerk stores indictments, plea records, conviction documents, and sentencing orders for every felony case handled in the county.

Troy City Court at 51 State Street, Troy, NY 12180, handles the first steps of felony cases. Arraignments, bail hearings, and preliminary hearings happen in City Court. When a grand jury hands down an indictment, the case moves up to County Court. City Court records remain with the city, and County Court records go to the Rensselaer County Clerk.

The Rensselaer County District Attorney's Office handles felony prosecutions. They work closely with the Troy Police Department and the county sheriff on major cases. Some prosecution files are exempt from FOIL disclosure under Public Officers Law § 87(2) when the case involves an active investigation or confidential sources.

For more details on records across the county, visit the Rensselaer County felony records page.

How to Request Troy Felony Records

The Freedom of Information Law applies to all government agencies in Troy. Under Public Officers Law §§ 84-90, any person can request records from the police, the county clerk, the DA, or the sheriff. FOIL does not require you to give a reason for your request.

To file a request, put it in writing. State your name, address, and phone number. Describe the records you want with enough detail for the agency to find them. Include the person's name, date of arrest, and any case numbers you may have. Send the request to the records access officer at the agency that holds the records.

The Troy Police Department is at 55 State Street, Troy, NY 12180. Phone: (518) 270-4421. They keep arrest records, incident reports, and other law enforcement files. FOIL requests for police records should go directly to the department or to the city's records access officer.

Copy fees are $0.25 per page for standard-sized documents. Agencies can charge actual reproduction costs for other formats. They cannot charge for search time. If the work takes less than two hours, there is no fee at all. The agency must acknowledge your request within 5 business days. They must provide records or issue a denial within 20 business days, or explain the delay and give you a target date.

Online Felony Records Search

The Criminal History Record Search from the Office of Court Administration costs $95. It searches conviction records from every court in New York. This is the most thorough statewide tool for finding felony convictions connected to Troy or any other jurisdiction in the state.

The DOCCS Inmate Lookup is free and shows people currently in state prison or on parole. Search by name or DIN. A Troy felony case that ended in a state prison sentence will show up in this database.

To view your own criminal history, use the DCJS Record Review. This requires fingerprint submission and provides your personal record. It is not a FOIL request and cannot be used to check someone else. Phone: 518-457-9847. Email: RecordReview@dcjs.ny.gov.

The Sex Offender Registry is free. Search by name, county, or zip code. The NYSCEF portal holds electronic court filings for participating courts. The State Police FOIL page covers records tied to State Police investigations.

Sealed Felony Records in Troy

CPL § 160.50 provides for automatic sealing of records when an arrest does not result in a conviction. Dismissals, acquittals, and adjourned-in-contemplation cases that are later dismissed all qualify. These records are removed from public view. Law enforcement and courts still have access.

CPL § 160.59 allows a person to apply for sealing of up to two criminal convictions, with no more than one felony. A ten-year waiting period runs from the end of the sentence. Violent felonies, sex crimes, and Class A felonies are excluded. The court considers the nature of the crime, the time elapsed, and the applicant's rehabilitation.

The Clean Slate Act took effect November 16, 2024. This law provides for automatic sealing of eligible conviction records over time. The Office of Court Administration has up to three years to fully implement the process. Sex crimes and non-drug Class A felonies are not eligible for automatic sealing. Police, prosecutors, and courts retain full access to all records.

3rd Judicial District

Troy sits in the 3rd Judicial District along with Albany, Columbia, Greene, Rensselaer, Schoharie, Sullivan, and Ulster counties. The administrative office is at 2500 Pond View, Suite 210, Castleton-on-Hudson, NY 12033. Phone: 518-285-8300. Court operations and scheduling flow through this office for all counties in the district.

The Rensselaer County Sheriff's Office at 104 Barracks Road, Troy, NY 12180, maintains the county jail and handles transport of prisoners. They also keep custody records, booking logs, and warrant information. FOIL requests to the sheriff follow the same process as other agencies.

Nearby Cities

These Capital District cities near Troy also have felony records pages with local court and records access details.