Find Felony Records in Chemung County
Chemung County felony records are handled through the County Court and Sheriff's Office in Elmira. The county is part of the 6th Judicial District and was established in 1836. Criminal case files go through the County Court at 201 Lake Street, while the Sheriff's Office at 203 William Street maintains arrest records and jail data. The County Clerk at 210 Lake Street keeps civil court records but not criminal files, so felony searches need to go through the court or Sheriff's Office directly.
Chemung County Overview
Chemung County Court and Felony Prosecution
Chemung County Court is part of the 6th Judicial District. The court is at 201 Lake Street, Elmira, NY 14901. It handles felony criminal cases and civil matters. The District Attorney's Office is at 226 Lake Street, Elmira, NY 14901, phone (607) 737-2945. The DA prosecutes all criminal cases in the county and maintains prosecution files.
Elmira City Court handles misdemeanors, violations, and small claims. Town and Village Courts in Chemung County handle minor criminal matters and local violations. Court records are maintained by the court clerk and are public under FOIL with exemptions for sealed and confidential matters. Certificates of Disposition must be obtained from the court where the case was concluded.
The court participates in NYSCEF e-filing. Public access terminals are available for case searches. Court calendars are publicly available. The Family Court handles juvenile and domestic matters with restricted access. The Surrogate's Court handles probate matters. Records are maintained according to state standards, and the court coordinates with the Sheriff's Office and District Attorney for case processing.
Under CPL Section 160.59, the DA's Office must be served with any record sealing application and has 45 days to object. Grand jury proceedings are sealed under CPL Article 190. Discovery obligations under CPL Article 245 require the DA to share evidence with defense counsel.
| Court | Chemung County Court |
|---|---|
| Address | 201 Lake Street, Elmira, NY 14901 |
| DA Office | 226 Lake Street, Elmira, NY 14901 |
| DA Phone | (607) 737-2945 |
Sheriff's Office Arrest and Felony Records
The Chemung County Sheriff's Office is at 203 William Street, Elmira, NY 14901. The main number is (607) 737-2987. Sheriff William A. Schrom heads the office, with Undersheriff Douglas W. Houper. The Records Division can be reached at (607) 737-2948.
Records Clerk Simona Bermingham maintains monthly statistics on crime and enforcement activities. The office tracks incident reports, uniform traffic tickets, traffic stops, traffic accidents, code enforcement violations, felony arrests, misdemeanor arrests, DWI arrests, and violation arrests. The 24-hour warrant system runs through NCIC and state databases.
The Criminal Division at (607) 737-2933 handles investigations. The Civil Division at (607) 737-2949 processes legal services and evictions. The County Jail at (607) 737-2934 provides custody information. Police Services are at (607) 737-2950. Pistol Permits are handled at (607) 737-2937. Juvenile records are maintained separately and restricted under the Family Court Act.
The office provides law enforcement for towns and villages without their own police. FOIL procedures apply to all records requests. The Sheriff's Office reports arrest data to the Division of Criminal Justice Services as part of the state's criminal history repository.
County Clerk and Civil Records
The Chemung County Clerk's Office is at 210 Lake Street, Elmira, NY 14901. Call (607) 737-2920 for inquiries. The office maintains civil court records, land records, and business filings but does not maintain criminal case files. Those are kept by the County Court. The Clerk serves as Clerk of the Supreme Court and County Court for civil matters.
Online records search is available through subscription services. Copy fees are charged per page with additional fees for certified copies. E-recording is available for real property documents. The office maintains historical records dating back to 1836 when the county was established. Passport and notary services are also available.
Statewide Search Options and Record Sealing
State-level tools cover Chemung County felony records. The OCA CHRS costs $95 per statewide conviction search. The DOCCS Inmate Lookup is free for finding people in state prison. The Sex Offender Registry and WebCrims are also free tools. The NYS courts records page explains the steps for getting court records.
New York's sealing laws restrict some felony records. CPL Section 160.50 seals records when charges are dismissed. CPL Section 160.59 allows sealing after 10 years for eligible 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 adjudications.
To check your own criminal history, use the DCJS Record Review. Contact them at 518-457-9847 or email RecordReview@dcjs.ny.gov, Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 4 PM. Under Correction Law Section 9, DOCCS removes information 3 years after sentence completion. FOIL requests follow Public Officers Law Sections 84 through 90. You can also file FOIL requests with the State Police.
Cities in Chemung County
Chemung County does not have major cities with dedicated pages on this site. All felony cases in the county go through the Chemung County Court.
Nearby Counties
Adjacent counties in the Southern Tier maintain their own felony records and court systems.