Access Southampton DUI Records

Southampton DUI records go through the Town Justice Court in Hampton Bays and the Suffolk County court system. This East End town sees a seasonal spike in DWI arrests during summer months, and all misdemeanor cases stay in the local court while felonies move to Suffolk County Court in Riverhead. Both the Town Court and a separate Village Court handle DUI cases here.

Southampton Courts and DUI Filing

The Southampton Town Justice Court is at 32 Jackson Avenue, Hampton Bays, NY 11946. Call (631) 702-2990. Fax is (631) 728-2954. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM. Court sessions run at 9:00 AM and 1:00 PM.

The court is staffed by several Town Justices, including Hon. Adam B. Grossman and Hon. Karen Sartain. The court clerk staff is led by Director Selena Berbig and Assistant Director Christina Hutchinson. The court handles misdemeanors and violations under the Penal Law, Vehicle and Traffic violations, town ordinance violations, and parking infractions.

Southampton also has a Village Court at 151 Windmill Lane, Southampton, NY 11968. Call (631) 204-2140. Village Court sessions are on Tuesdays at 9:00 AM. The clerk's office is open Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. DUI cases from the Village Court may transfer to Town Court or Suffolk County Court depending on the severity.

Felony DWI cases move to Suffolk County Court in Riverhead after initial proceedings. All DUI charges fall under VTL § 1192.

How to Search Southampton DUI Records

The WebCrims system covers Southampton Town Court and Suffolk County Court. It is free. Search by name, case number, or attorney. Results show charges, court dates, case status, and dispositions. No registration needed.

The OCA Criminal History Record Search costs $95 per name. It covers all 62 counties. You need exact legal name and date of birth. Town court disposition data may be limited for older cases. Results come in real time for "no records." Records found go through manual review that takes up to five business days.

For police reports, contact the Southampton Town Police Department. The Records Division is at (631) 702-2270. The main number is (631) 728-5000. Submit a written FOIL request with the incident details. A valid photo ID is needed. The department has five business days to respond.

DUI Records Fees

Court copies cost $0.65 per page. Certified copies are $8.00 per document. The Suffolk County Clerk at 310 Center Drive, Riverhead, charges $5.00 per name for a two-year search. Certified copies there are $10.00. Regular copies are $0.65 per page. Free public access terminals are in the lobby.

The DCJS record review costs $14.25 with fingerprints. Contact DCJS at (518) 457-9847 or email RecordReview@dcjs.ny.gov. This is separate from the OCA search and gives you your own criminal history record. You can choose a suppressed record (without sealed info) or an unsuppressed one (with everything). Each version requires a separate request and payment.

DUI Law and Southampton

Under VTL § 1192, a first DWI is a misdemeanor. The fine is $500 to $1,000. Up to one year in jail. Six-month license revocation. A second DWI in ten years is a Class E felony. Leandra's Law makes DWI a felony when a child under 16 is in the vehicle.

CPL § 160.50 seals dismissed cases. CPL § 160.55 may seal arrest records when DWI gets reduced to DWAI. Sealed records are not disclosed in OCA searches. Only the arrested person can access sealed records through DCJS. Judiciary Law § 255 governs public access to court records.

The Suffolk County DA's Office at (631) 853-5500 prosecutes felony DUI cases from Southampton. The Vehicular Crimes Bureau handles serious matters. Suffolk County treatment court programs offer alternatives to incarceration for eligible defendants.

DMV and DUI Penalties

The DMV keeps separate DUI penalty records. DWI stays on your driving abstract for 15 years. DWAI stays for 10. Chemical test refusal triggers automatic one-year revocation and $500 civil penalty. The Impaired Driver Program costs $300 total and may qualify you for a conditional license.

The court record and DMV record are two different things. Both may be needed for a full picture of a Southampton DUI case.

Southampton covers a large geographic area on the East End of Long Island. DUI arrests spike during summer months when the population surges. The Town Police Department and various village police forces all make arrests that end up in the local courts. Knowing which department made the arrest helps when you request police reports through FOIL.

The eCourts portal gives extra online access to case records across the state. The STOP-DWI program in Suffolk County funds extra enforcement patrols, sobriety checkpoints, and education efforts. For a certified Certificate of Disposition for DMV reinstatement or legal needs, contact the Town Court clerk at (631) 702-2990 directly. The clerk can also tell you which court handled a specific case if you are not sure whether it was Town Court or Village Court.

Nearby Cities

Other Long Island towns handle DUI records through their own courts.

Suffolk County DUI Records

Southampton is in Suffolk County. Felony DUI cases and county-level records are at the Suffolk County Courthouse in Riverhead. Visit the county page for full details on county-wide searches. The Suffolk County Clerk at 310 Center Drive keeps all felony records permanently. Free public access terminals in the lobby let you search case records without paying a fee. The Riverhead courthouse is about 20 miles from Hampton Bays.