Search Rockland County Felony Records
Rockland County felony records are managed through the County Clerk's Office in New City and the 9th Judicial District court system. The Rockland County Court handles all felony proceedings, from arraignment through sentencing. The Sheriff's Office at 55 New Hempstead Road in New City keeps arrest records and booking data. The District Attorney's Office prosecutes felony cases throughout the county, which includes towns like Ramapo, Clarkstown, and Orangetown. WebCrims covers Rockland County for pending criminal case searches.
Rockland County Overview
Rockland County Court and Felony Case Records
The Rockland County Clerk's Office at the Rockland County Courthouse, 1 South Main Street in New City, stores all County Court and Supreme Court felony records. The files cover indictments, arraignment records, plea agreements, trial transcripts, verdicts, and sentencing orders. Public access is available during regular business hours. You can search records in person at no charge, though copy fees apply.
Felony cases in Rockland County begin with an arrest or a grand jury indictment. Local courts in Ramapo, Clarkstown, Haverstraw, and other towns handle initial appearances. Once a grand jury returns an indictment, the case moves to Rockland County Court. The County Court judge oversees all pretrial hearings, the trial, and sentencing. After the case concludes, records transfer to the County Clerk for permanent storage. Copies are $0.65 per page. Certified copies run $1.25 per page plus a $5.00 certification fee.
Under CPL Section 160.59, people can petition the Rockland County Court to seal eligible convictions after 10 years. The petition goes to the same court that handled the original case.
| Office | Rockland County Clerk's Office |
|---|---|
| Address | 1 South Main Street, New City, NY 10956 |
| Phone | (845) 638-5070 |
| Hours | Monday - Friday, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
Rockland County Sheriff's Office Felony Records
The Rockland County Sheriff's Office at 55 New Hempstead Road in New City maintains arrest records, booking logs, and incident reports. The office also runs the Rockland County Jail. All felony arrests in the county result in a booking record that includes charges, mugshot, and personal data. These records are public under FOIL with some restrictions.
Submit a written FOIL request to the Records Access Officer to get arrest or incident records. Under Public Officers Law Sections 84 through 90, the agency must respond within five business days. Copy costs are capped at 25 cents per page. If a record is tied to an active investigation, the Sheriff may withhold or redact parts of it. The office also keeps warrant data linked to state and federal law enforcement networks, updated around the clock.
Online Search Tools for Rockland County
Rockland County is covered by WebCrims, the free online tool for pending criminal cases. You can search by defendant name, docket number, or other criteria. WebCrims shows case status, charges, court dates, and assigned judges. It does not include sealed or fully archived cases.
The OCA CHRS costs $95 per name and provides conviction data from all 62 counties. For state prison records, use the free DOCCS Inmate Lookup. The Sex Offender Registry is searchable by name, county, or zip code at no charge. To check your own record, the DCJS Record Review page explains the process.
The NYSCEF e-filing portal holds electronically filed court documents for Rockland County Supreme Court cases. The NYS court records help page walks you through how to get records from any court in the state.
Sealed Records and the Clean Slate Act in Rockland County
Several state laws limit public access to certain felony records. CPL Section 160.50 seals records when charges are dismissed or a person is found not guilty. CPL Section 160.58 provides sealing for eligible substance abuse convictions. CPL Section 720.35 keeps youthful offender records sealed from public view.
The Clean Slate Act took effect on November 16, 2024. It will automatically seal eligible felony convictions 8 years after release and misdemeanor convictions 3 years after release. Sex crimes, non-drug Class A felonies, and certain other offenses are excluded. OCA has until November 2027 to fully set up the sealing system. Correction Law Section 9 requires DOCCS to take down inmate information 3 years after a sentence is fully served. For FOIL questions about Rockland County records, contact the specific agency that holds the record you need.
How to Get Rockland County Felony Records
- Visit the Rockland County Clerk at 1 South Main Street in New City during business hours
- Search WebCrims for free pending case data
- Send a FOIL request to the Sheriff's Office at 55 New Hempstead Road for arrest records
- Use the OCA CHRS for $95 statewide conviction searches
- File a State Police FOIL request for records held by state law enforcement
Rockland County is in the 9th Judicial District along with Dutchess, Orange, Putnam, and Westchester counties. Each county in this district runs its own clerk's office and court system for felony cases. Certified copies of court documents can only come from the court where the case was originally heard. A Certificate of Disposition from Rockland County Court is the only official proof of how a case was resolved.
Cities in Rockland County
Several Rockland County towns have their own dedicated pages with local felony records information. Felony prosecutions for all of these towns go through the Rockland County Court.
Nearby Counties
These counties share borders with Rockland and operate their own felony record systems.