Broome County Felony Records Search

Broome County felony records are available through the County Court, County Clerk's Office, and Sheriff's Office in Binghamton. The county is part of the 6th Judicial District and handles felony prosecutions through the County Court at 65 Hawley Street. The Clerk's Office uses an IQS search portal where you can look up criminal court records online. Older felony files may be warehoused at the County Clerk's Office, while newer criminal files are maintained by the courts directly.

Broome County Court Felony Records

Broome County Court is at 65 Hawley Street, P.O. Box 1766, Binghamton, NY 13902. The County Court Chambers phone is 607-240-5804 and fax is 607-240-5937. The County Court Judge is Hon. Joseph F. Cawley. The court has jurisdiction over felony criminal cases and civil cases with claims up to $25,000.

The Supreme Court also sits at the Broome County Courthouse, reachable at 607-240-5800. Supreme Court Judges include Hon. Jeffrey A. Tait, Hon. Ferris D. Lebous, Hon. Molly Fitzgerald, and Hon. Eugene D. Faughnan. The Supreme Court handles felonies and civil claims over $25,000. The Binghamton City Court at 92 Court Street handles misdemeanors, violations, and small claims.

Court records in Broome County are generally open to the public under FOIL. Certain records like juvenile cases and family court matters stay confidential. Certificates of Disposition must come from the court where the case was originally heard. E-filing is mandatory for select case types through the NYSCEF system. Court calendars listing scheduled appearances are typically available at the courthouse or online.

County Clerk's Office and the IQS Search Portal

The Broome County Clerk's Office is at 60 Hawley Street, 3rd Floor, Binghamton, NY 13901. Call (607) 778-2451 for general inquiries. The office is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. County Clerk Joseph A. Mihalko oversees the processing, filing, scanning, and storing of public records.

The Clerk's Office uses the IQS (Information Quality Systems) search portal for online records access. You can search as a guest or create an account for better access. To find criminal court records, select "criminal courts" under the document group section when searching. Provide party names, search dates, and document descriptions to narrow results. The office is actively scanning all current records to create permanent digital copies.

Some important things to know: the Clerk's Office does not do broad searches of criminal cases when you have limited information. Give specific details about the case or defendant. Certain older felony files are stored at the Clerk's Office, while many other criminal files are kept by the courts. Copy fees are $0.65 per page. For records management questions, call 607-763-4936 or email Clerkinfo@BroomeCounty.us.

Sheriff's Office Records and Arrest Data

The Broome County Sheriff's Office is at the Public Safety Facility, 155 Lt. Van Winkle Drive, Binghamton, NY 13905. The main number is 607-778-1911. The Records Division tracks all incidents reported to Emergency Services and assigned to the Sheriff's Office. Contact the Records Division through Ginny Harper at 607-778-2166 or Dave Penny at 607-778-6543.

To get arrest records or police reports, visit the Sheriff's Office in person during business hours, typically Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM. The office provides FOIL request forms that you can get in person or download from their website. The Sheriff's Office tracks incident reports, traffic tickets, traffic stops, accidents, code enforcement violations, felony arrests, misdemeanor arrests, DWI arrests, and violation arrests.

The Civil Division at 607-778-2954 handles evictions and service of legal processes. The County Jail maintains inmate records. Under Public Officers Law Section 87, copy fees cannot exceed 25 cents per page. The Sheriff's Office works closely with the Broome County DA's Office and local courts to coordinate criminal justice records.

District Attorney and Record Sealing

The Broome County District Attorney's Office prosecutes all criminal cases in the county. The office keeps prosecution files for felony and misdemeanor cases. Under CPL Article 245, the DA must provide defense counsel with relevant evidence and witness statements. Specialized units handle Domestic Violence, Sex Crimes, Economic Crimes, and Narcotics cases.

The DA participates in record sealing proceedings under CPL Section 160.59, with the right to object within 45 days of being served. Grand jury proceedings stay sealed under CPL Article 190. Diversion programs and alternative sentencing options are available for eligible defendants, with records kept per court orders. The office coordinates with NYS DCJS for reporting conviction data.

Online Search Tools for Broome County Felony Records

Multiple state-level tools can help search for felony records tied to Broome County. The OCA CHRS costs $95 per search and covers convictions from all 62 counties. The WebCrims portal shows pending criminal case information. The DOCCS Inmate Lookup and Sex Offender Registry are both free to use.

The Clean Slate Act took effect November 16, 2024. It provides for automatic sealing of misdemeanors after 3 years and felonies after 8 years from release. Sex crimes and non-drug Class A felonies are not eligible. CPL Section 160.50 seals records when charges are dismissed. CPL Section 160.58 handles substance abuse conviction sealing. To review your own record, contact DCJS Record Review at 518-457-9847. The NYS court records page has more on how to access records.

Cities in Broome County

The following major municipality in Broome County has its own page with local felony records details.

Nearby Counties

Surrounding counties in the Southern Tier each have their own court systems and felony records.