White Plains DUI Records

White Plains DUI records are processed through the City Court and the Westchester County court system. As the county seat of Westchester, White Plains is home to both its own City Court and the Westchester County Courthouse, making it a central hub for DUI record searches in the region. Misdemeanor DWI cases stay in City Court while felonies go to County Court, which is just down the street.

White Plains City Court and DUI Cases

The White Plains City Court is at 77 South Lexington Avenue, White Plains, NY 10601. The main number is (914) 824-5675. Fax is (914) 824-5858. The City Court Judges are Hon. Mary Jo Blanchard, Hon. John P. Collins Jr., Hon. Christopher R. Daniele, and Hon. Eric P. Press. The Chief Clerk is Joseph Palazzo, and the Deputy Chief Clerk is Fred Guerra.

All misdemeanor DUI charges under VTL § 1192 are processed here. That covers DWAI, DWI Per Se, and Aggravated DWI. Felony DWI cases transfer to Westchester County Court at the Daronco Courthouse, which is also in White Plains.

The clerk's office maintains case files and provides public access to non-sealed records. Copy fees are $0.65 per page for regular copies and $8.00 for certified documents. Bring the defendant's name, date of birth, and approximate date of incident.

How to Search DUI Records in White Plains

The WebCrims system covers White Plains City Court and Westchester County Court. It is free. Search by name, case number, or attorney. Results show case status, charges, court dates, and dispositions. No registration for basic searches.

The OCA Criminal History Record Search costs $95 per name and covers all 62 counties. Exact legal name and date of birth required. No partial matches. Results come in real time for "no records." Records found go through manual review taking five to seven business days. CHRS results are not certified.

For police reports from DUI arrests, contact the White Plains Police Department Records Division at 77 South Lexington Avenue. Call (914) 422-6111. 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.

DUI Records Fees and Copies

The Westchester County Clerk at the Daronco Courthouse, 111 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd, White Plains, NY 10601, charges $5.00 per name for a two-year search. Call (914) 995-3080. County Clerk Timothy C. Idoni's office is open Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. Certified copies 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. This gives you your own criminal history and is separate from the OCA search. The NYS Court Help page has more guidance on getting court records.

New York DUI Law in White Plains

The main law is VTL § 1192. First DWI is a misdemeanor with a $500 to $1,000 fine, up to one year in jail, and 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 a felony when a child under 16 is in the car.

Sealed records under CPL § 160.50 cover dismissed cases. CPL § 160.55 may seal the arrest record when DWI gets reduced to DWAI. This plea bargain is common in Westchester County courts. Sealed records don't show in OCA searches or at the clerk's office. Only the arrested person can access sealed records through DCJS. Judiciary Law § 255 governs public access to court records.

The Westchester County DA at 111 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd handles all DUI prosecutions from White Plains. Call (914) 995-3000. The Vehicular Crimes Bureau covers serious cases. Westchester County treatment courts offer alternatives for eligible DUI defendants.

DMV and DUI Penalties

The DMV tracks DUI penalties on your driving abstract. DWI stays 15 years. DWAI stays 10. Refusing a chemical test 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 qualify you for a conditional license.

The DMV record and court record are separate. Both may be needed for a complete picture of a White Plains DUI case.

White Plains is the county seat of Westchester, which means both the City Court and the County Court are right here. This is useful for DUI record searches because you can visit both courts on the same trip. The City Court handles misdemeanors, and County Court at the Daronco Courthouse handles felonies. The Westchester County Clerk's Office is in the same building as County Court.

White Plains has four City Court judges, making it one of the busier city courts in the 9th Judicial District. DUI arrests here are made by the White Plains Police Department. The eCourts portal provides extra online access to court records across the state. The STOP-DWI program in Westchester County funds enforcement patrols, sobriety checkpoints, and victim services. For a certified Certificate of Disposition, contact the City Court clerk at (914) 824-5675 directly.

Nearby Cities

Other Westchester County cities also process DUI records through their own courts.

Westchester County DUI Records

White Plains is in Westchester County. Felony DUI cases and county-level records are at the Daronco Courthouse in White Plains. Visit the county page for more on county-wide DUI record searches.