Search Kings County DUI Records

Kings County DUI records are managed by the Kings County Supreme Court, the Criminal Court, and the District Attorney's Office in Brooklyn. Kings County is coterminous with the borough of Brooklyn, making it the most populous county in New York State. It is part of the 2nd Judicial District. DWI cases here go through the Kings County Criminal Court for misdemeanors and the Supreme Court Criminal Term for felonies. The court system handles a massive volume of cases, and records can be searched online through WebCrims or requested in person at the courthouse on Jay Street.

Kings County Courts and DUI Case Records

The Kings County Supreme Court at 360 Adams Street in Brooklyn handles civil matters and some criminal cases. The Criminal Term is at 320 Jay Street. The Records Department sits on the 12th floor, Room 12.78, and is open 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday. This is where you go for DUI records from felony cases prosecuted in Supreme Court.

The Kings County Criminal Court handles misdemeanor DWI and DWAI cases. It shares the building at 120 Schermerhorn Street. Most first-time DWI cases in Brooklyn go through Criminal Court. Felony DWI charges, including second offenses within ten years and aggravated cases, are heard in Supreme Court Criminal Term.

The Kings County District Attorney's Office at 350 Jay Street, phone (718) 250-2000, handles all criminal prosecutions in the county. They maintain prosecution records and can provide certain case information on request. For DUI cases, the DA's office handles both misdemeanor and felony prosecutions. Police records from DUI arrests stay with the NYPD, not the court.

In-person record requests require valid photo ID. You complete a records request form with the person's name and, if possible, the case number or date of birth. Copy fees are $1.00 per page for court records. Certified copies cost more. Allow time for processing. Same-day service is possible for simple requests, but complex searches can take longer.

How to Search DUI Records in Kings County

The WebCrims portal is the best free tool for active cases. Select Kings County (Brooklyn) from the dropdown. Search by defendant name, case number, or attorney. You can see charges, court dates, and status. This covers pending and recently disposed criminal cases, including DWI matters.

For a full criminal history search, the OCA Criminal History Record Search costs $95 per name. It covers all 62 counties and every level of court. Submit the exact name and date of birth. Results include convictions and open cases. Sealed records are excluded. The results are not certified and should not be confused with a Certificate of Disposition, which only the court of original jurisdiction can issue.

You can also mail a written request to Kings County Supreme Court, Records Department, 320 Jay Street, Room 12.78, Brooklyn, NY 11201. Include the full name, date of birth if known, and approximate date of the case. Enclose a self-addressed stamped envelope and payment for copy fees by check or money order.

The NYC Department of Correction provides an Inmate Lookup Service for people currently in custody. Search by name or NYSID number. This shows charges, bail status, and booking dates. It covers individuals held in NYC correctional facilities, including those arrested for DWI in Kings County.

DUI Laws in Kings County

All DUI arrests in Kings County are charged under VTL § 1192. DWAI at 1192(1) is a traffic infraction for BAC 0.05 to 0.07. DWI per se at 1192(2) starts at 0.08. Aggravated DWI at 1192(2-a) applies at 0.18 or above. Drug impairment falls under 1192(4).

A first DWI carries $500 to $1,000 in fines, up to one year in jail, and license revocation for at least six months. Second DWI within ten years is a Class E felony with fines up to $5,000 and up to four years in prison. Under Leandra's Law, driving drunk with a child under 16 is an automatic felony. All convictions require ignition interlock devices. The DMV penalties page shows every fine and license consequence.

CPL § 160.50 seals all records when charges are dismissed or the person is acquitted. Court records, NYPD arrest records, and DA files are all sealed together. Sealed records do not appear in WebCrims, CHRS, or any other public search. Access requires a court order or the subject's own DCJS request.

Kings County DUI Records Resources

The NYS Court Help page explains how to get court records from any court in the state. The eCourts portal lets you track cases online. For your own criminal history, the DCJS record review costs $14.25 and requires a fingerprint appointment. Results come by mail in three to four weeks.

Court records in Kings County fall under Judiciary Law § 255, not FOIL. Requests go to the clerk of the court that handled the case. For Supreme Court records, that is the Records Department at 320 Jay Street. For Criminal Court records, contact that court's clerk. Police records from DUI arrests are maintained by the NYPD, not the courts. The STOP-DWI program and the DCJS website offer additional resources.

Cities in Kings County

Kings County is entirely within the borough of Brooklyn, which is part of New York City. All DUI cases go through the Kings County Criminal Court or Supreme Court.

Nearby Counties

These counties are adjacent to Kings County within New York City and the surrounding area.