Access Herkimer County Felony Records

Herkimer County felony records are maintained at the County Clerk's Office at 109 Mary Street in Herkimer. Only felony convictions are filed with the County Clerk; misdemeanors are handled at lower court levels. The Herkimer County Court, part of the 5th Judicial District, has jurisdiction over all felony criminal cases in the county. The County Clerk also serves as Clerk of Supreme and County Courts, making this office the central point for court file access. Records can be searched in person, by mail, by fax, or by phone. The clerk's office accepts cash, checks, Visa, and MasterCard. Copy fees are $0.65 per page with a $1.30 minimum, and certified copies cost $5 for the first four pages.

Herkimer County Clerk's Office and Court Records

The Herkimer County Clerk at 109 Mary Street, Suite 1111, serves as the official registrar of deeds, mortgages, judgments, and liens. For felony records, this is the primary office. The clerk maintains court files for both civil and criminal matters from Supreme and County Courts. Only felony convictions are filed here. If you are looking for a misdemeanor case, you need to check with the lower court where it was handled.

It helps to have the index number and year of filing when searching for a criminal file. Without this, the clerk charges $5 for every two years of records searched. This fee adds up if you are looking across a wide date range without specific case details.

Herkimer County Felony Record Fees

The fee schedule at the Herkimer County Clerk's Office is clear:

• Copies: $0.65 per page, $1.30 minimum
• Certified copies: $5 for up to four pages, plus $1.25 per additional page
• Search fee: $5 for every two years searched
• Payment: Cash, checks, Visa, MasterCard

Mail-in requests can be sent to the County Clerk's Office with a check payable to the Herkimer County Clerk. Fax requests are also accepted; include a phone number so staff can contact you about charges before processing. You can also call the office during business hours to make a request by phone.

Sealed records are off limits. Only the parties involved or their counsel can access sealed files. Everyone else needs a court order to unseal them. Under CPL § 160.50, records are sealed when charges are dismissed or a defendant is acquitted. CPL § 160.59 allows petitions for sealing after ten years from sentencing on certain convictions.

Herkimer County Court and the 5th Judicial District

The Herkimer County Court at 301 North Washington Street has jurisdiction over felony criminal cases and major civil cases. It is part of the 5th Judicial District, which includes Herkimer, Jefferson, Lewis, Oneida, Onondaga, and Oswego counties. The court handles arraignments, trials, sentencing, and other felony proceedings. The New York State Supreme Court also sits in Herkimer County for certain matters.

Case records maintained by the court include indictments, motions, judgments, and sentencing information. Certificates of Disposition, which are official documents showing how a case ended, can be obtained from the County Clerk's Office. Some case information may be available through the NYS Unified Court System's eCourts portal online.

The District Attorney's Office at 301 North Washington Street prosecutes all felony cases. The DA reviews arrests, presents felony cases to the grand jury for indictment, and provides victim services throughout the prosecution process. Discovery materials go to defense counsel under CPL Article 240. The office may also run diversion programs for some non-violent offenses.

Statewide Search Tools for Herkimer County

The OCA Criminal History Record Search costs $95 and covers all counties. The WebCrims portal provides criminal case status for Herkimer County. The DOCCS Inmate Lookup shows records for anyone in the state prison system.

The Sex Offender Registry lists all registered offenders statewide. The DCJS Record Review lets individuals check their own rap sheets through fingerprinting, but this service is not available to third parties. FOIL requests under Public Officers Law §§ 84-90 can be submitted to the Herkimer County Sheriff at 327 North Main Street for arrest records and incident reports.

The Herkimer County Sheriff's Office also operates the county correctional facility for pretrial detainees and sentenced inmates. The civil division handles process service, and the warrant unit manages active warrants. Town and Village Courts maintain separate records for misdemeanors, violations, and local matters. Appeals from lower courts are heard at the County Court level.

Cities in Herkimer County

Herkimer County does not have any cities that meet the population threshold for a separate page. The county includes the villages of Ilion, Mohawk, and others. All felony records for the county are handled through the County Clerk at 109 Mary Street, Suite 1111, Herkimer. Call (315) 867-1125 for inquiries.

Nearby Counties

Herkimer County is in the Mohawk Valley region of central New York. Each neighboring county keeps its own felony records.