Search Rochester DUI Records

Rochester DUI records are handled by the Rochester City Court Criminal Division and the Monroe County court system. As the largest city in western New York, Rochester processes a significant volume of DWI and DWAI cases each year. Misdemeanor charges stay in City Court while felony DUI matters move to Monroe County Court at the Hall of Justice.

Rochester City Court and DUI Case Filing

Rochester City Court Criminal Division is at 150 South Plymouth Avenue, Room 123, Rochester, NY 14614. Call (585) 371-3413. The court operates Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Sessions run throughout the week for different types of matters.

The court handles all misdemeanor DUI charges under VTL § 1192. That includes DWAI, DWI Per Se, and Aggravated DWI. Felony-level cases transfer to Monroe County Court after preliminary proceedings. The City Court also handles arraignments, pre-trial conferences, trials, and sentencing.

The Monroe County Clerk's Office at the Hall of Justice, 99 Exchange Boulevard, Rochester, NY 14614, keeps felony criminal records. Call (585) 371-3758. Hours are Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Only felony convictions are filed here. Misdemeanor convictions from City Court stay with the City Court clerk.

Copy fees at City Court are $0.65 per page for regular copies and $8.00 for certified documents. The court accepts cash, money order, or certified check. No personal checks for criminal matters.

How to Search DUI Records in Rochester

The WebCrims system is free and covers both Rochester City Court and Monroe County Court. Search by name, case number, or attorney. You get case status, charges, court dates, and disposition info without paying or registering.

The OCA Criminal History Record Search costs $95 per name. It covers all 62 New York counties. You need exact legal name and date of birth. No partial matches. Results are emailed within one business day for "no records" queries. Records found go through manual review taking up to five business days. These results are not certified.

For police reports from DUI arrests, contact the Rochester Police Department Records Section at 185 Exchange Boulevard, Rochester, NY 14614. Call (585) 428-7033. Hours are Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM. Accident reports cost $10 and incident reports are $5. Submit a written FOIL request with the incident date and location. A valid photo ID is required.

DUI Records Fees and Copies

At the Monroe County Clerk, a name search costs $5.00 per name for a two-year period if you don't have an index number. Certified copies run $10.00 per document. Regular copies are $0.65 per page. To find a criminal file, having the index number and year of filing helps a lot.

Sealed records have restricted access. Only the parties involved or their counsel can see sealed records. Everyone else needs a court order for unsealing. Federal, city, and town proceedings are not filed with the County Clerk.

The DCJS record review is $14.25 with fingerprints. Contact DCJS at RecordReview@dcjs.ny.gov or call (518) 457-9847. This gives you your own rap sheet and is separate from the OCA search.

New York DUI Law in Rochester

The law is VTL § 1192. First DWI is a misdemeanor. Fine of $500 to $1,000. Up to one year in jail. Six-month license revocation. A second DWI within ten years is a Class E felony with fines up to $5,000 and up to four years in prison. Leandra's Law makes it an automatic felony if a child under 16 is in the car.

CPL § 160.50 seals dismissed DUI cases. CPL § 160.55 may seal the arrest record when DWI is reduced to DWAI. This outcome is common in Rochester City Court. Judiciary Law § 255 controls access to court records. You direct requests to the court clerk, not through the standard FOIL process.

The Monroe County DA's Office at 101 West Main Street, Rochester, handles DUI prosecutions. Call (585) 753-5000. The Vehicular Crimes Unit covers serious cases. Monroe County also offers treatment court programs for eligible DUI defendants, combining substance abuse treatment with court supervision.

DMV Records and Rochester DUI Cases

The DMV keeps separate records of DUI penalties. DWI convictions stay on your driving abstract for 15 years. DWAI stays for 10 years. Refusing a chemical test triggers automatic one-year revocation and a $500 civil penalty. Request a refusal hearing within 15 days of arrest.

The Impaired Driver Program costs $300 total ($75 DMV fee plus $225 enrollment). It runs 16 hours over seven weeks minimum. Completion may qualify you for a conditional license. The DMV record and court record are two separate things. Both may be needed for a full picture of a Rochester DUI case.

Nearby Cities

Other cities in the Rochester area also have DUI records in their own courts.

Monroe County DUI Records

Rochester is in Monroe County. Felony DUI cases and county-level records are at the Hall of Justice in Rochester. Visit the county page for county-wide search options and more details.

Rochester is the third-largest city in New York and the main urban center for western New York. DUI arrests here are made by the Rochester Police Department, the Monroe County Sheriff, and the New York State Police. All those cases go through City Court for misdemeanors. The court is in the same building as the police records section, making it convenient to search both sources in one trip. The eCourts portal gives extra online access to case records. The STOP-DWI program funds enforcement and education in Monroe County.