Find Felony Records in Delaware County

Delaware County felony records are managed through the County Clerk's Office at Court House Square in Delhi and the county court system under the 3rd Judicial District. The Clerk's Office maintains Supreme Court and County Court records, with both in-person and online access options through the IQS records platform. Felony cases go through the County Court at the Delhi courthouse, where records of indictments, convictions, and sentencing are filed and kept permanently.

Delaware County Clerk and Felony Court Records

The Delaware County Clerk's Office is the main place to search for felony records filed in Supreme Court and County Court. The office sits at Court House Square in Delhi. Mail goes to PO Box 426, Delhi, NY 13753. Call 607-832-5700 for questions about record searches or copy fees.

The IQS online system lets you search court records from home. Registration fees have been suspended since COVID-19, so you can use a guest login to browse public records at no charge. Copy fees still apply if you need printed documents. The system covers Supreme Court civil actions, County Court criminal records, land records, and deeds. For in-person visits, the Clerk's Office has public access terminals where you can search records during business hours.

County Court has jurisdiction over all felony cases in Delaware County. Civil cases with amounts up to $25,000 also go through this court. The courthouse in Delhi serves as the main repository for criminal court records. The Clerk's Office keeps past records and docket information going back decades. Certified copies are available for a fee, and you can make requests by mail with a check payable to the Delaware County Clerk.

Felony Case Process and Court Records

Felony arrests in Delaware County start with local law enforcement or the Sheriff's Office. The case then goes to the District Attorney, who decides whether to present it to a grand jury. If the grand jury returns an indictment, the case moves to County Court for trial or plea. All of these steps create records that get filed with the County Clerk.

The 3rd Judicial District oversees Delaware County courts. Appeals from County Court go to the Appellate Division, Third Department. Town and Village Courts within the county handle preliminary felony proceedings, arraignments, and maintain separate records for local criminal matters. These lower court records are not always available through the County Clerk. You may need to contact the specific town or village court directly for those files.

Records held by the court include indictments, bail applications, motions, plea agreements, trial transcripts, verdict sheets, sentencing orders, and orders of protection. Felony case files are permanent records. Grand jury records stay sealed for six years after the panel is discharged. Records involving sealed proceedings under CPL 160.50 or youthful offender adjudications under CPL 720.35 are restricted from public view.

Sheriff's Office Felony Records

The Delaware County Sheriff's Office handles arrest records, warrant service, and inmate records. When a felony arrest takes place, the Sheriff's Office creates and stores the arrest report, booking information, and any evidence logs. These records are separate from what the County Clerk keeps in the court file.

Freedom of Information Law requests are the standard way to get copies of arrest records and incident reports from the Sheriff's Office. Under Public Officers Law Section 89, agencies must acknowledge a FOIL request within five business days. The actual records must be provided within a reasonable time, usually 20 business days. Copies cost no more than 25 cents per page. You can submit FOIL requests in person, by mail, or through the agency's request process.

The Sheriff's Office also operates the county jail and keeps records of all inmates booked there. Booking records include the person's name, date of birth, charges, bail status, and release date. Active warrants are tracked through state and national law enforcement networks. If you need to check for warrants, contact the Sheriff's Office directly.

Statewide Felony Record Search Options

New York runs several databases that cover criminal records across all 62 counties, including Delaware County. The OCA Criminal History Record Search costs $95 per name and returns conviction data and open case information from courts statewide. You need the person's full name and date of birth. Online submissions through the Direct Access portal give results the next business day.

The DOCCS Inmate Lookup is free and covers all state prison facilities. Search by name and birth year to find current or past inmates. Under Correction Law Section 9, data about certain non-violent offenders is removed three years after they complete their sentence. The WebCrims tool shows pending criminal cases with future court dates at no charge.

For your own criminal record, the DCJS Record Review process lets you request a copy of your rap sheet. This costs $63.50 and needs fingerprinting at an authorized location. The Sex Offender Registry is also available online for Level 2 and Level 3 offenders. The court records information page explains what records are public and how to get them.

Sealed Felony Records and Clean Slate

New York law allows certain criminal records to be sealed under specific conditions. CPL 160.50 automatically seals records after a dismissal or acquittal. CPL 160.59 lets people apply to seal eligible convictions after 10 years. The person can have no more than two convictions total and no pending charges. The District Attorney gets 45 days to object.

The Clean Slate Act went into effect November 16, 2024. It creates an auto-sealing process for eligible convictions. Misdemeanors seal after 3 years from release. Felonies seal after 8 years. Sex crimes and non-drug Class A felonies are excluded. OCA has three years to build the full system. Sealed records are not destroyed but are pulled from public access. Law enforcement and some licensing boards still have access to them.

Cities in Delaware County

Delaware County is a rural county with no cities that meet the population threshold for a separate page. All felony records for communities in this county go through the County Clerk's Office and County Court in Delhi.

Nearby Counties

Neighboring counties each have their own court systems and felony record offices.