Kings County Felony Records
Kings County felony records are processed through one of the busiest criminal court systems in the country. Kings County, which covers the borough of Brooklyn, handles tens of thousands of criminal cases each year. The Kings County Supreme Court Criminal Term at 320 Jay Street is the primary trial court for felony cases. The civil court operations are at 360 Adams Street. Public access to Kings County court records is governed by the New York Freedom of Information Law and New York Consolidated Laws, Chapter 30, Article 8, Section 255-B. Records include case filings, party names, court docket information, judge names, witness statements, case status, dispositions, verdicts, and sentencing. Copy fees are $0.65 per page with a $1.30 minimum, and certification costs $8 per copy.
Kings County Overview
Kings County Supreme Court Criminal Term
The Kings County Supreme Court Criminal Term at 320 Jay Street in Brooklyn is the main felony trial court. Administrative Judge Hon. Matthew J. D'Emic oversees operations, with Chief Clerk Daniel M. Alessandrino managing the court's administrative functions. The phone number is (347) 296-1000.
| Office | Details |
|---|---|
| Criminal Term | 320 Jay Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201 |
| Criminal Term Phone | (347) 296-1000 |
| Civil Term | 360 Adams Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201 |
| Civil Phone | (718) 675-7699 |
| Criminal Records Dept. | Room 12.78, 320 Jay Street |
| Administrative Judge | Hon. Matthew J. D'Emic |
| Chief Clerk | Daniel M. Alessandrino |
| Fax | (347) 296-1977 |
The court handles the most serious criminal offenses: murder, robbery, assault, burglary, and major drug crimes. Specialized court parts focus on different case types, including homicide, major narcotics, and sex crimes. The court conducts arraignments where defendants are formally charged and bail is set. Grand jury proceedings determine whether enough evidence exists for indictment. Trials, pleas, and sentencing hearings all take place here.
How to Search Kings County Felony Records
The Records Department in Room 12.78 at 320 Jay Street processes requests for court records and Certificates of Disposition. You can search in person using public terminals at the Supreme Courthouse during business hours. These terminals are free to use. Searches can be done by index number, party name, filing date, or attorney name.
Online, the WebCrims portal provides access to pending and recently disposed criminal case information for Kings County. The NYSCEF portal covers e-filed court documents. The eCourts platform from the NYS Unified Court System gives free access to civil, criminal, family, and supreme case data statewide.
The OCA Criminal History Record Search costs $95 per name. It covers all 62 counties. Results are emailed the next business day but are not certified. For certified records, you need a Certificate of Disposition from the court itself. Mail requests must include a description of the records wanted, the case number, and party names. Payment can be made by bank or postal money orders, certified checks, or NYS attorney checks.
Kings County District Attorney and NYPD Records
The Kings County District Attorney's Office at 350 Jay Street prosecutes all felony and misdemeanor cases in Brooklyn. The phone number is (718) 250-2000. The office is organized into specialized bureaus: Homicide, Special Victims, Economic Crimes, Narcotics, and Investigations. It also maintains a Conviction Review Unit that examines claims of wrongful conviction.
The DA's Office complies with New York's discovery reform laws under CPL Article 240, providing extensive disclosure to defense counsel. Alternative programs include treatment court options and youthful offender adjudication under CPL 720.35. Victim services cover notification, counseling referrals, and restitution help.
NYPD records for Brooklyn incidents can be requested through the NYC OpenRecords portal. Brooklyn Central Booking at 120 Schermerhorn Street processes all arrests, phone (718) 834-3211. The NYC Criminal Court at Kings County, also at 120 Schermerhorn Street, handles arraignments 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Its phone number is (347) 404-9400. This court manages misdemeanor cases, preliminary felony hearings, and criminal summonses.
Kings County Record Fees and Restricted Records
Fees at the Kings County Clerk's Office are set by state law. Copies cost $0.65 per page with a $1.30 minimum. Certification is $8 per copy. Exemplified copies of court records run $25 per page. These fees apply whether you request records in person or by mail.
Some records are restricted from public access. Adoption records, juvenile records, medical records, financial information, and anything sealed by court order cannot be viewed by the public. Under CPL ยง 160.50, cases ending in dismissal or acquittal are sealed. Youthful offender adjudications under CPL 720.35 are also protected. The Clean Slate Act of 2024 will eventually automate sealing for eligible convictions, but sex crimes and non-drug Class A felonies will not be sealed.
The DOCCS Inmate Lookup covers state prison records. The Sex Offender Registry lists registered offenders. For FOIL requests to the NYPD, use the NYC OpenRecords system. Kings County Surrogate's Court at 2 Johnson Street handles probate matters and estate records.
Cities in Kings County
Kings County is coextensive with the Borough of Brooklyn, which is part of New York City. All felony cases arising in Brooklyn are processed through the Kings County Supreme Court Criminal Term at 320 Jay Street.
Nearby Counties
Kings County borders the other New York City boroughs, each of which is also a county. Each borough has its own Supreme Court Criminal Term for felony cases.