Ulster County Felony Records Search

Ulster County felony records are maintained by the County Clerk's Office at 244 Fair Street in Kingston. Only felony cases are filed with the Clerk. Town, city, and village court proceedings stay in their local courts. The county is part of the 3rd Judicial District, and Supreme Court Justices include Hon. Christopher Cahill, Hon. James Gilpatric, and Hon. Julian Schreibman. The Sheriff's Office at 380 Boulevard in Kingston holds arrest and booking records, while the District Attorney at 275 Wall Street handles prosecution files.

Ulster County Clerk and Felony Court Records

The Ulster County Clerk's Office files all criminal proceedings from Supreme and County Courts. The office is at 244 Fair Street, Kingston, NY 12401. Phone is (845) 340-3288. Hours are Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Online records are available from July 1987 to the present through the Search IQS system.

A Certificate of Conviction costs $5.00. You need to fill out a Criminal Certificate of Disposition Request Form. Processing takes about 7 to 10 days. Some criminal records are sealed under New York Criminal Procedure Law and Civil Rights Law. Sealed documents can only be viewed by the attorney of record or the defendant. Everyone else needs a court order to access them.

In-person requests can be made at the 2nd floor Records Room at 244 Fair Street. Public terminals are set up for searching. Mail requests are accepted if you include the index number, filing date, and names of the parties. Telephone inquiries at (845) 340-3288 are for informational purposes only. Copy fees are $0.65 per page. Certified documents cost an extra $5.00. Having a filing date and index number makes the search much faster.

District Attorney and Felony Prosecution Records

The Ulster County District Attorney's Office is at 275 Wall Street, Kingston, NY 12401. Call (845) 340-3280. The office handles all criminal matters in the county and maintains prosecution records and case files. Victim assistance services are available for those affected by crime.

The DA's office works with the County Clerk on court filings and maintains digital evidence management systems. Records can be obtained through FOIL requests. Under CPL Section 160.59, eligible individuals can apply to seal certain felony convictions after 10 years have passed since the last conviction or release. The DA gets 45 days to file an objection. Specialized units handle different crime types within the office.

Grand jury proceedings stay sealed under CPL Article 190. Some prosecution files may be exempt from FOIL under Public Officers Law Section 87(2) if releasing them would interfere with law enforcement. The office follows NYS prosecution standards and works with local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies.

Sheriff's Office Felony Records and Arrest Data

The Ulster County Sheriff's Office is at 380 Boulevard, Kingston, NY 12401. Phone is (845) 338-3640. The office maintains arrest records, booking information, and jail records. An inmate lookup system is available online. FOIL requests are the standard method for getting arrest reports and related documents.

Under the FOIL process, the agency must acknowledge your request within 5 business days and fulfill it within 20 business days. Jail records show current custody status, booking photos, charges, bond amounts, and release dates. The office provides court security and works with the District Attorney on investigations. Sex offender registry information for the county is also maintained here. For state prison inmates, use the DOCCS Inmate Lookup.

Ulster County Court and Felony Case Information

The Ulster County Courthouse is at 285 Wall Street, Kingston, NY 12401. The Supreme Court phone is 845-481-9375. Courts include Supreme Court, County Court, Family Court, and Surrogate's Court. The Supreme Court handles felony criminal cases. WebCriminal provides free access to basic criminal case information after you register. The Ulster County Clerk's online records system provides index information that you can search by name or case number.

Free in-person inspection is available at the County Clerk's Office. Staff can help locate records. Computer terminals are set up for public use. Fees only apply for copies ($0.65 per page) or certified documents ($5.00). Historical records may need advance notice if they are stored off-site. The search shows filing dates, parties involved, and case type, but may not include full case documents or final disposition details online.

The OCA Criminal History Record Search costs $95 for statewide coverage. WebCrims is free and shows pending cases. The Sex Offender Registry is also free. The Clean Slate Act will auto-seal eligible misdemeanors after 3 years and felonies after 8 years from sentence completion. CPL Section 160.50 seals dismissed cases. CPL Section 160.58 covers drug convictions with completed treatment. Under Correction Law Section 9, DOCCS removes data 3 years after a sentence ends.

How to Search Ulster County Felony Records

• Visit the County Clerk's 2nd floor Records Room at 244 Fair Street for free terminal access
• Search online through the IQS system for records from July 1987 to present
• Request a Certificate of Conviction for $5.00 using the disposition form
• File a FOIL request with the Sheriff at (845) 338-3640
• Run a CHRS statewide search for $95

The NYSCEF portal has electronically filed case documents. The DCJS Record Review costs $63.50 for your own record check. The NYS court records guide explains what is available. State Police FOIL requests cover records they keep.

Cities in Ulster County

Ulster County includes the City of Kingston and towns like New Paltz, Saugerties, and Woodstock. None of these areas meet the population threshold for a dedicated page. All felony records throughout the county are filed with the County Clerk's Office and processed through the court system in Kingston.

Nearby Counties

These neighboring counties maintain separate felony record systems through their own clerk offices and courts.