Ontario County DUI Records

Ontario County DUI records are available through the County Clerk's Office in Canandaigua and the state's online search tools. The county offers a free online record search portal for basic lookups, making it one of the easier counties to search. Felony and misdemeanor DWI cases are both tracked through the county court system.

Ontario County Clerk and Court DUI Records

The Ontario County Clerk's Office is at 20 Ontario Street, Canandaigua, NY 14424. Phone is (585) 396-4200. Hours run Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. This office serves as the official keeper of court records for the Supreme and County Courts. DWI case files, judgments, and sentencing orders are all here.

The Ontario County Sheriff's Office at 74 Ontario Street, Canandaigua, NY 14424, phone (585) 396-4560, keeps arrest records and booking info. This is where the DWI arrest paperwork lives. The Sheriff handles patrol for the county and operates the jail. If you need arrest details rather than court records, the Sheriff's Office is the place to ask.

Felony DWI charges under VTL § 1192 go to the County Court. A second DWI in ten years or an aggravated DWI case lands here. Misdemeanor DWI and DWAI cases are handled by the various town and village courts spread across Ontario County. Each of those local courts keeps its own records for the cases it handles.

How to Search Ontario County DUI Records

Ontario County has its own online record search portal. It is free. No registration needed for basic searches. Login as Guest, pick Civil/Criminal Case Name, and enter the name you are looking for in Last First format. You can also narrow by date range. The system shows the index only, not the actual document images. But it tells you what records exist.

For copies, you send a mail request with a self-addressed stamped envelope and $0.65 per page (minimum $1.30 per document) to: Ontario County Clerk's Office, 20 Ontario St., Canandaigua, NY 14424. They do not take phone requests. Staff will not search records over the phone. You either use the online portal, visit in person, or send a letter.

The OCA Criminal History Record Search at $95 covers all 62 counties. That is the way to get a statewide look. WebCrims is free for pending criminal cases. The Ontario County Sheriff's Inmate Lookup shows current inmates at no cost. And the DCJS fingerprint check at $14.25 is for the person named on the record only.

DUI Records Access Under New York Law

Criminal records in Ontario County are public under New York State FOIL. But sealed records under CPL § 160.59 are restricted. So are juvenile records under the Family Court Act. Records from ongoing investigations are also off limits. And anything that would be an unwarranted invasion of privacy gets an exemption.

For in-person requests, bring a government ID. Complete the request form. Give them as much detail as you can about the record you need. Fees run $5 to $15 per record, depending on the type. Mail requests should include your full name and contact info, the specific record info, a copy of your ID, a check or money order for fees, and a self-addressed stamped envelope.

The OCA search has limits. It only shows cases that involved fingerprinting. Violations and infractions that did not require prints will not be there. Cases with no activity for five years drop off unless there is an open warrant. And sealed records never appear. So a clean OCA result does not always mean a clean record.

Ontario County DUI Resources

The Ontario County STOP-DWI program runs on fines from DWI convictions. The STOP-DWI state website covers the basics. For local details, contact the county government. The DMV penalties page has the full list of consequences. The eCourts portal is free for court calendar lookups.

Online resources that do not need registration include the Ontario County Online Record Search Portal, the Ontario County Sheriff's Inmate Lookup, the New York State DOCCS Inmate Lookup, and the New York State Sex Offender Registry. WebCrims requires registration but is free. The Court Help records page walks you through how to ask for documents from any court in the state.

Cities in Ontario County

Ontario County includes Canandaigua, Geneva, and several smaller towns. No cities in the county meet the population threshold for a dedicated page. All DUI records go through the county court system in Canandaigua.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Ontario County. Make sure you request records from the right jurisdiction.