Yonkers Felony Records
Felony records in the City of Yonkers fall under Westchester County jurisdiction. Yonkers is the fourth-largest city in New York State and sits just north of New York City along the Hudson River. The Yonkers Police Department handles felony investigations within city limits, while the Westchester County District Attorney prosecutes those cases. Felony trials take place at the Westchester County Supreme Court in White Plains. Yonkers also has its own City Court for arraignments and misdemeanor matters, but all felony proceedings go through the county court system.
Yonkers Overview
Westchester County Courts for Yonkers Felony Cases
The Westchester County Supreme Court handles felony trials for cases from Yonkers. Grand juries meet in the county courthouse in White Plains to review evidence and issue indictments. After indictment, cases move from Yonkers City Court to Supreme Court for trial.
The Westchester County Clerk's Office maintains criminal case files, conviction records, and sentencing documents. You can search records in person at the County Clerk's Office in White Plains. The Westchester County District Attorney prosecutes all felony cases from Yonkers and the rest of the county.
Yonkers City Court at the Cacace Justice Center, 100 South Broadway, handles arraignments for people arrested in the city. It also processes misdemeanors and violations. But once a case is determined to be a felony, it gets transferred to the county level.
Yonkers Police Department Records
The Yonkers Police Department Records Section is on the second floor of the Cacace Justice Center at 104 South Broadway, Yonkers, NY 10701. The unit maintains all official police reports, both criminal and non-criminal. Open Monday through Friday, 9 AM to 3 PM. Closed on holidays.
Contact the Records Unit at 914-377-7232 for general inquiries. For criminal reports specifically, call 914-377-7237 or 914-377-7239. Crime statistics requests go to 914-377-7238.
| Service | Contact | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Records Unit | 914-377-7232 | Cacace Justice Center, 104 S Broadway |
| Criminal Reports | 914-377-7237 | Also: 914-377-7239 |
| Crime Statistics | 914-377-7238 | |
| Executive Officer | 914-377-7236 | |
| Hours | Monday-Friday, 9 AM - 3 PM | |
If a case is under active investigation or open with the District Attorney's Office, the records cannot be released. Reports for non-motor vehicle incidents can only be picked up by a person named in the report. Someone else can pick up your report only with a notarized letter and valid ID.
Yonkers Police Records and Fees
The Yonkers Police Department issues Certificates of Conduct. This is a local record check specific to the city. The fee is $30 for Yonkers residents (proof of residency required) and $60 for non-residents. Payment by cash, bank check, or money order only. No personal checks accepted.
You must apply in person and pick up in person. Certificates take about five to seven business days. They are held for 60 days. Accepted identification includes a valid driver's license, state ID card, passport, military ID, or alien registration card.
For mail requests, send a copy of your government-issued ID, a non-refundable $2 search fee, and a self-addressed stamped envelope to: Yonkers Police Department Records Unit, 104 South Broadway, Yonkers, NY 10701. Include the incident number, date, location, and type of incident. The Records Unit does not fax or email reports. If a record has been sealed by the court, they cannot release it.
How to Search Felony Records Online
The WebCrims system is free and shows active criminal cases in Westchester County with future court dates. It does not show closed cases. The OCA Criminal History Record Search costs $95 per name and returns conviction records from all 62 New York counties.
The DOCCS Incarcerated Lookup is free and covers current and past state prison inmates. Under Correction Law § 9, non-violent offender records are removed three years after they complete their sentence. Violent felony offenders and sex offenders stay on the site permanently.
FOIL requests to the Yonkers Police Department should be sent to the Records Unit. Under Public Officers Law §§ 84-90, the department must acknowledge the request within five business days. HIPAA authorization forms are not accepted in place of FOIL requests for criminal records. Attorney offices need a letter of authorization from their client, or they must submit a FOIL request instead.
Sealed Records in Yonkers
CPL § 160.50 seals records automatically when a case ends without conviction. No filing is needed. The court, police, and prosecutors all seal their respective files. Sealed records are not disclosed in public court searches or the OCA search.
CPL § 160.59 allows petitioning for sealing of older convictions. Up to two convictions may be sealed, with no more than one felony. The ten-year waiting period runs from sentence or release. CPL § 160.58 provides sealing for those who complete drug treatment programs ordered by the court.
New York's Clean Slate Act will automate sealing for eligible convictions once the OCA completes the necessary systems. Sex crimes and non-drug Class A felonies are excluded. Youthful offender adjudications under CPL § 720.35 are confidential.
State Felony Record Resources
The DCJS Record Review provides fingerprint-based rap sheets for $62. The Sex Offender Registry shows Level 2 and 3 offenders online. Call 800-262-3257 for Level 1 checks. The NYS Courts records page covers court record types and access methods.
Nearby Cities
Felony records pages for nearby Westchester County and lower Hudson Valley cities.