Find DUI Records in Rockland County
Rockland County DUI records are maintained at the County Clerk's Office and courthouse in New City. The county is part of the Ninth Judicial District and processes DWI cases through its County Court, Supreme Court, and local town and village courts. Records go back to 1978 in the Clerk's online system.
Rockland County Overview
Rockland County Courts and DUI Records
The Rockland County Courthouse is at 1 South Main Street, New City, NY 10956. The Supreme Court and County Court both operate here. The County Court has jurisdiction over felony DWI cases under VTL § 1192. A second DWI in ten years or aggravated DWI goes to this court. It also hears appeals from lower courts and civil matters between $25,000 and $100,000.
The Rockland County Clerk's Office is at 1 South Main Street, Suite 100, New City, NY 10956, phone 845-638-5221. Hours are Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The Clerk serves as clerk for the Supreme and County Courts. All criminal and civil court records are here. The office provides online access through the Rockland County Clerk Records Search portal, covering civil and criminal case info from 1978 to the present.
The Rockland County District Attorney's Office is at 1 South Main Street, Suite 500, New City, NY 10956, phone 845-638-5001. The DA prosecutes all felony and misdemeanor DWI cases. The office keeps prosecution files with arrest reports, chemical test results, accident reports, and witness statements. They run a Victim Assistance Program for people affected by DWI crashes.
| County Clerk | 1 South Main Street, Suite 100, New City, NY 10956 — 845-638-5221 |
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| District Attorney | 1 South Main Street, Suite 500, New City, NY 10956 — 845-638-5001 |
| Sheriff's Office | 55 New Hempstead Road, New City, NY 10956 — 845-638-5400 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
How to Search Rockland County DUI Records
The Rockland County Clerk Records Search portal lets you search online by party name, index number, or attorney information. The system covers civil and criminal case data from 1978 forward. No registration is needed for basic searches. This is a good starting point for finding out if a DUI case exists in the system.
For in-person searches, go to the Clerk's Office at 1 South Main Street. Public access terminals are available. Staff can also help pull specific files. Standard copies cost $0.65 per page. Certified copies are $10.00 per document. Payment is by cash, check, money order, or credit card (with a surcharge). Bring your ID.
The statewide OCA Criminal History Record Search runs $95 per name. WebCrims is free for pending cases. The eCourts portal covers court calendars. The Sheriff's Office at 55 New Hempstead Road, New City, phone 845-638-5400, handles arrest records. They also provide an online inmate lookup for current custody info.
DUI Records and Public Access Rules
Court records in Rockland County are public under Judiciary Law § 255. Anyone can ask to view them. You do not need to be part of the case. But sealed records are restricted. Under CPL § 160.50, dismissed and acquitted cases get sealed. They will not show in any public search.
The Clerk's Office maintains judgment dockets, index numbers, and full case files for all proceedings. For DWI cases specifically, this includes indictments, informations, plea agreements, judgments, and sentencing orders. Records more than 20 years old may be in off-site storage. Give the office advance notice if you need old files, as retrieval takes extra time.
Prosecution records from closed DWI cases can be requested through FOIL. Send the request to the District Attorney's Office. They review it under the Freedom of Information Law and send back responsive documents, subject to exemptions. Open case files are not available to the public. The DA's Victim Assistance Program can give case status updates to victims of DWI crashes.
Rockland County Sheriff and DUI Arrest Records
The Rockland County Sheriff's Office at 55 New Hempstead Road, New City, NY 10956, phone 845-638-5400, keeps arrest records for everyone processed through the county jail. This includes DWI arrests. Inmate information is available through the jail's booking desk during business hours, and they have an online lookup system too.
For arrest records and incident reports, submit a FOIL request to the Sheriff's Records Division. Include specific arrest info: date, location, and involved parties. Accident reports involving suspected DWI are kept for the required period under state law. You can get them in person, by mail, or through approved vendors.
The Sheriff participates in the STOP-DWI program and runs enforcement campaigns including saturation patrols and checkpoints. Records from these operations are maintained by the office. The STOP-DWI state site has general info on the statewide program.
Rockland County DUI Resources
Use these links to find DUI records and info: OCA CHRS portal, WebCrims, Court Help records page, DMV penalties page, and Leandra's Law info. The DCJS Record Review is available for $14.25 if you need to check your own criminal history.
Cities in Rockland County
Rockland County includes Ramapo, Clarkstown, and Orangetown among its communities. DUI cases go through the local town courts for misdemeanors and the County Court for felonies.
Nearby Counties
These counties border Rockland. Check the arrest location before requesting records.