Cayuga County Felony Records
Cayuga County felony records are maintained by the County Court, Sheriff's Office, and District Attorney in Auburn, the county seat. The county falls within the 7th Judicial District of the New York State Unified Court System. Felony cases are prosecuted through the County Court at 152 Genesee Street. The County Clerk's Office does not maintain criminal case files, so felony searches must go through the court or law enforcement offices. The Sheriff's Office at 7445 County House Road keeps arrest records and booking data.
Cayuga County Overview
Cayuga County Court and Felony Case Records
The Cayuga County Court is at the Cayuga County Court House, 152 Genesee Street, Auburn, NY 13021. The County Court Judge is Hon. Thomas Leone, with a term through 2026. Reach the court at 315-237-6450. The court handles all felony criminal cases and certain civil matters in the county.
The District Attorney is Brittany Grome Antonacci, term through 2026, at 95 Genesee Street, Auburn, NY 13021, phone 315-253-1391. The DA's office prosecutes all criminal cases and maintains prosecution files. Under CPL Article 245, the DA must provide defense counsel with evidence in a timely fashion. Grand jury proceedings stay sealed under CPL Article 190.
The Supreme Court handles civil claims over $25,000 and certain criminal matters. Auburn City Court handles misdemeanors, violations, and small claims. Town and Village Courts across the county deal with local violations and minor criminal matters. Court records are maintained according to New York State court system protocols, and Certificates of Disposition must come from the specific court where the case concluded.
The Surrogate's Court Judge is Hon. Jon Budelmann, term through 2035, at 315-237-6210. The court participates in e-filing through NYSCEF for certain case types. Public access terminals are available at the courthouse for case information searches.
| Court | Cayuga County Court |
|---|---|
| Address | 152 Genesee Street, Auburn, NY 13021 |
| Phone | 315-237-6450 |
| Hours | Monday - Friday, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
Sheriff's Office Arrest Records
The Cayuga County Sheriff's Office is at 7445 County House Road, Auburn, NY 13021. The main number is (315) 253-1222. Sheriff Brian Schenck heads the office. The Records Division at (315) 253-2948 maintains arrest records, incident reports, and jail records. The office has a 24-hour warrant system through NCIC and state networks.
The Records Clerk tracks all legal processes including date received, type of process, nature of document, source, names of parties, deputy assigned, court docket number, and service due dates. Felony case files are kept permanently. Misdemeanor files are kept for 25 years after a case closes. Arrest records with no prosecution are held for 5 years from the arrest date.
Juvenile records are maintained in separate filing systems and are not available to the public under Family Court Act Section 381.3. The Civil Division at (315) 253-2949 handles evictions and legal processes. The County Jail at (315) 253-2934 maintains inmate records. Police Services can be reached at (315) 253-2950.
County Clerk and Record Searches
The Cayuga County Clerk's Office is at 160 Genesee Street, Auburn, NY 13021. County Clerk Brian Scanlan serves as Clerk of the Supreme Court and County Court. Call (315) 253-1271 for inquiries. The office maintains land records, civil court records, and lien records but does not maintain criminal case files.
The Clerk's Office provides an online records search system. Copy fees are $0.25 per page, with certified copies at $10.00 per document. Hours are Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. For criminal records, you must contact the County Court or Sheriff's Office. Public records access information is also available at the Cayuga County public records page.
Statewide Search Tools and Record Sealing
State-level tools help with felony record searches covering Cayuga County. The OCA CHRS costs $95 per search for statewide conviction records. The DOCCS Inmate Lookup is free for finding state prison inmates. The Sex Offender Registry is also free. Check WebCrims for pending criminal case information.
New York has several record sealing options. CPL Section 160.50 seals records automatically on dismissal or acquittal. CPL Section 160.59 allows sealing after 10 years for eligible convictions, limited to two total convictions. The Clean Slate Act auto-seals misdemeanors after 3 years and felonies after 8 years from release. Sex crimes and Class A felonies are excluded. CPL Section 160.58 covers substance abuse convictions. CPL Section 720.35 protects youthful offender records.
To check your own criminal history, contact DCJS Record Review at 518-457-9847. Under Correction Law Section 9, DOCCS removes information 3 years after sentence completion. The NYS court records page has more details on accessing court records. FOIL requests can be filed with individual offices for records they hold. Agencies must respond within five business days under Public Officers Law.
Cities in Cayuga County
Cayuga County does not have major cities with dedicated pages on this site. All felony cases in the county go through the Cayuga County Court.
Nearby Counties
Adjacent counties in the Finger Lakes region maintain separate court systems and felony records.