Union DUI Records Search

Union DUI records are handled by the Town Justice Court in Endicott and the Broome County court system. This Southern Tier town processes misdemeanor DWI and DWAI cases locally, with felony DUI charges moving to Broome County Court in Binghamton. There are several ways to search for and obtain DUI case files from Union.

Union Town Court and DUI Cases

The Union Justice Court is at 3111 East Main Street, Endicott, NY 13760. Call (607) 754-2424. Hours are Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM. The court handles misdemeanor DUI charges under VTL § 1192.

All misdemeanor DWI, DWAI, and Aggravated DWI cases stay in Town Court. Felony charges go to Broome County Court in Binghamton. The court handles arraignments, plea proceedings, trials, and sentencing. For DWAI traffic infractions, pleas can be entered in person or by mail.

Copy fees are $0.65 per page for regular copies and $8.00 for certified documents. Payment is by cash, money order, or certified check. No personal checks for criminal matters. Bring the defendant's name and date of birth when requesting case files.

How to Search DUI Records in Union

The WebCrims system provides free online access to case info from Union Town Court and Broome County Court. Search by name, case number, or attorney. Results include case status, charges, court dates, and dispositions. No fee or registration for basic lookups.

The OCA Criminal History Record Search costs $95 per name. It covers all courts in all 62 counties. You need the exact legal name and date of birth. Town court records may be limited for older cases. Results come in real time for "no records" queries. Records found go through manual review. Contact the CHRS unit at (212) 428-2943 or email chrs@nycourts.gov with questions.

For police reports, contact the Union Police Department at 3111 East Main Street, Endicott, NY 13760. Call (607) 754-2393. Hours are Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM. Submit a written FOIL request with the date, time, and location. A valid photo ID is needed. The department has five business days to respond.

DUI Records Fees

The Broome County Clerk at 60 Hawley Street, Binghamton, NY 13901, charges $5.00 per name for a two-year search. Call (607) 778-2107. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. Certified copies are $10.00 per document. 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 RecordReview@dcjs.ny.gov or call (518) 457-9847. This gives you your own criminal history. It is separate from the OCA court records search. You can request a suppressed version (without sealed information) or an unsuppressed version (with everything). Each type requires a separate submission and payment.

DUI Records and New York Law

Under VTL § 1192, first DWI is a misdemeanor. Fine of $500 to $1,000. Up to one year in jail. Six-month license revocation. Second DWI in ten years is a Class E felony with fines up to $5,000. Leandra's Law makes DWI with a child under 16 an automatic felony.

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

The Broome County DA at 45 Hawley Street, Binghamton, prosecutes all Union DUI cases. Call (607) 778-2467. The Vehicular Crimes Unit handles serious cases. The Victim/Witness Assistance Program helps people affected by drunk driving. Broome County treatment courts offer alternatives for eligible DUI defendants.

DMV and DUI Penalties

The DMV keeps DUI penalty records on driving abstracts. DWI stays 15 years. DWAI stays 10. Chemical test refusal triggers automatic one-year revocation and $500 civil penalty. You have 15 days to request a refusal hearing.

The Impaired Driver Program costs $300 total. Completing it may get you a conditional license. Court records and DMV records are separate. Both may be needed for a complete picture of a Union DUI case. The NYS Court Help page has guidance on getting court records.

Union is the largest town in Broome County and includes the villages of Endicott and Johnson City. DUI arrests here are made by the Union Police Department, the Broome County Sheriff, and the New York State Police. All those cases flow through the Town Court for misdemeanors. Knowing which agency made the arrest helps when you request police reports.

Broome County operates treatment court programs for eligible DUI defendants. These programs combine substance abuse treatment with court supervision and regular testing. Successful completion may result in reduced charges or dismissal. The Victim/Witness Assistance Program at the DA's office helps those affected by drunk driving incidents. The eCourts portal gives additional online access to case records from courts across the state. The STOP-DWI program funds enforcement and education in Broome County.

Nearby Cities

Union is the only qualifying city in the immediate Binghamton area. These other New York cities also maintain DUI records.

Broome County DUI Records

Union is in Broome County. Felony DUI cases and county-level records are at the Broome County Courthouse in Binghamton. Visit the county page for county-wide search options. The Broome County Clerk at 60 Hawley Street keeps felony records permanently. Free public access terminals in the lobby let you search case records at no charge. The courthouse is about five miles from the Union Town Court in Endicott.