Find Felony Records in Wyoming County

Wyoming County felony records are maintained by the County Clerk's Office in Warsaw. This rural western New York county is part of the 8th Judicial District. Felony criminal cases go through Wyoming County Court at 147 North Main Street in Warsaw. The Clerk files and maintains all court proceedings, both civil and criminal. The Sheriff's Office at 151 North Main Street keeps arrest records and runs the county jail, while the District Attorney at 585-786-8822 handles all felony prosecutions. County Clerk Rhonda Pierce oversees record access from the office at 585-786-8810.

Wyoming County Clerk and Felony Court Records

The Wyoming County Clerk serves as Registrar and Recorder for the county. As Clerk to the Courts, the office files and maintains records of all court proceedings, both civil and criminal in nature. This includes felony indictments, plea records, sentencing documents, and judgments of conviction. The office also handles background criminal searches, pistol permits, passport applications, and real estate filings. You can reach the Clerk at county.clerk@wyomingcountyny.gov or by calling 585-786-8810.

Office hours are Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Pistol permit services stop at 4:30 PM and recording cuts off at 4:40 PM. Walk-ins are welcome, and you can also call for information. Felony case files are kept permanently under state retention rules. Copies cost $0.65 per page. Certified copies are $5.00. Program fees vary depending on the service you need, so call ahead if you want to know the exact cost for your request.

Wyoming County Court at 147 North Main Street handles all felony criminal cases. Town courts across the county deal with misdemeanors and violations. There are town courts in Arcade, Attica, Bennington, Castile, Gainesville, Java, Perry, Sheldon, and Warsaw, among others. Records from town courts stay with those local courts, not the County Clerk.

Wyoming County Sheriff and Felony Arrest Records

The Wyoming County Sheriff's Office at 151 North Main Street, Warsaw, NY 14569 processes and generates arrest records. Phone: (585) 786-8989. Fax: (585) 786-8961. The jail number is (585) 786-8808. Arrest records cover the date, charges, and booking information. These are not full criminal histories. They document what the Sheriff's Office handled for a specific arrest.

To get arrest records, make requests in person at the Sheriff's Office. FOIL requests are also accepted in writing. Under Public Officers Law Sections 84 through 90, the office must respond within five business days. Copies are 25 cents per page or less. Inmate visitation at the Wyoming County Jail runs Monday through Sunday. Hours are Monday through Thursday from 1:30 PM to 5:00 PM, and Friday through Sunday from 9:30 AM to 5:00 PM. Inmates can have visitors twice a week. Call (585) 786-8808 to set up a visit.

The District Attorney's Office at 585-786-8822 prosecutes all crimes in Wyoming County. Administrative Assistant Kelly Eastman can be reached at keastman@wyomingco.net. The DA provides victim assistance and works with the courts and police on felony cases. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Services are free for information and referrals about the criminal law system.

Statewide Felony Record Searches

The OCA Criminal History Record Search costs $95 per name. It checks conviction data from all 62 counties. Results come back the next business day. The search requires an exact match on name and date of birth. These results are not certified. Only the court that heard the case can issue a certified disposition.

For your own record, the DCJS Record Review costs $63.50 and requires fingerprints. DCJS records are not public. The unsuppressed response includes sealed records under CPL 160.50, 160.55, 160.58, 160.59, and 720.35. The suppressed version leaves those out. Turnaround is 7 to 10 business days. For people in state prison, the DOCCS Inmate Lookup is free and available online.

The NYSCEF portal has electronically filed court documents you can search as a guest. The NYS court records page explains what records are available from any court in the state. You can also submit FOIL requests to the State Police for any records they hold.

Sealing Laws and Wyoming County Felony Records

The Clean Slate Act took effect November 16, 2024. OCA has up to three years to set up automatic sealing. Misdemeanor convictions will seal 3 years after the sentence ends. Felonies seal after 8 years. Sex offenses and non-drug Class A felonies like murder are excluded. Records that will eventually qualify for sealing still show up in searches until the system is fully running.

CPL Section 160.50 seals dismissed cases automatically. CPL Section 160.59 lets eligible people petition to seal older convictions after 10 years. CPL Section 160.58 covers certain drug convictions after treatment program completion. CPL Section 720.35 keeps youthful offender records from public view. Correction Law Section 9 tells DOCCS to remove public information 3 years after someone completes their sentence. All of these rules apply in Wyoming County just as they do across the rest of the state.

How to Get Wyoming County Felony Records

Several methods are available for finding felony records in Wyoming County.

• Visit the Wyoming County Clerk's Office in Warsaw or call 585-786-8810
• Go to the Sheriff's Office at 151 North Main Street to request arrest records in person
• Pay $95 for a CHRS statewide search
• Search the DOCCS Inmate Lookup for state prison inmates
• Use the DCJS Record Review to check your own record for $63.50

Wyoming County is a small, rural county. In-person visits tend to be the most direct way to get records. Calling ahead helps you know what to bring and whether the records you need are available.

Cities in Wyoming County

Wyoming County has no cities that meet the population threshold for a dedicated page. The county includes the villages of Warsaw, Arcade, Attica, and Perry, along with rural towns spread across the region. All felony cases from anywhere in Wyoming County go through the County Court at 147 North Main Street in Warsaw.

Nearby Counties

Neighboring counties maintain their own felony records through separate court systems.