Search Union Court Records

Court records in Union are maintained by the Union Town Court and the Broome County court system. Union is a town in the Southern Tier region, part of the 6th Judicial District. The town includes the hamlet of Endicott and several other communities. Town Court handles traffic cases, misdemeanors, and small claims locally. Felonies and larger civil matters go to the Broome County courts in Binghamton. This page explains how to find and get copies of Union court records.

Union Town Court Records

Union Town Court produces the local court records for the town. The court handles traffic violations, vehicle and traffic law cases, criminal misdemeanors, violations, and town code enforcement matters. Small claims up to $3,000 are also heard here. The court sits at the Union Town Hall.

To access court records, contact the Town Court clerk. In-person visits are the most reliable way. Bring a case or ticket number if you have one. The clerk can search by name too, though it takes a bit longer. You can get copies of case dispositions, conviction certificates, and other court papers. Standard copy fees are $0.65 per page with a $1.50 minimum. Certification adds $5.00 per document.

Union Town Court is not covered by the statewide WebCriminal portal. That system covers certain county courts but not individual town courts in the 6th Judicial District. You will need to contact the clerk directly for any Union Town Court case information. Records sealed under CPL 160.50 are off limits to the public.

Searching Court Records Through Broome County

Cases that exceed Town Court jurisdiction go to the Broome County courts in Binghamton. Felony criminal charges land in County Court. Civil lawsuits over $25,000 and all divorce proceedings are filed in Supreme Court. The Broome County Clerk maintains records for both courts.

WebCivil Supreme covers Broome County civil cases online. You can search by party name, index number, or attorney. The system is free and shows case status, the assigned judge, and upcoming court dates. For cases filed through NYSCEF, you can also view the actual court documents online.

The OCA Criminal History Record Search provides statewide criminal history checks for $95 per search. It covers all 62 counties using exact name and date of birth matching. Results come by email the next business day. Sealed records and youthful offender cases are excluded from the results.

Union Court Records Access and Privacy

Court records are public in New York. Judiciary Law Section 255 requires court clerks to maintain records and make them available for public inspection. You do not need to be part of the case. Anyone can ask to look at a file.

There are exceptions. Sealed criminal cases under CPL 160.50 are not available. This includes dismissed cases, acquittals, and some declined prosecutions. Family Court records in Broome County are mostly confidential. Juvenile cases, custody, and support matters are restricted to the parties. Matrimonial Supreme Court files are also sealed. The Clean Slate Act may result in additional sealings of older convictions over time.

If a clerk denies you access and you believe the records should be public, CPLR Article 78 provides a way to file a special proceeding in Supreme Court. You have four months from the denial. The burden shifts to the clerk to justify keeping the records from you.

Criminal History Searches for Union

The Division of Criminal Justice Services keeps the state's official criminal history database. DCJS rap sheets are fingerprint-based and cover arrests, charges, and convictions from across New York. To review your own record, get fingerprinted at IdentoGo for $14.25 (state residents). Results take 3 to 4 weeks by mail.

For a quick check on state prison inmates, the DOCCS Inmate Lookup is free and instant. It shows facility, sentence, and parole dates. It does not cover county jail or federal prison. Court forms for filings in Union are at the NYS Court Forms Repository.

Getting Copies of Union Court Records

For local court records, the Union Town Court clerk is your contact. For county-level records, go to the Broome County Clerk in Binghamton. Copies cost $0.65 per page at both levels. Certified copies add $5.00. Some offices accept only money orders or checks for copy fees, so it is worth calling ahead to confirm what they take.

Union Court Records and Broome County

Union is part of Broome County. Supreme Court, County Court, Family Court, and Surrogate's Court records for Union residents are kept by the Broome County Clerk in Binghamton. Visit the county page for complete information on office hours, phone numbers, and online search tools.

Nearby Cities

Union is located in the Southern Tier of New York. The nearest major city with a page on this site is Binghamton, the Broome County seat, though it does not meet the population threshold for a dedicated page here. For court records in the broader region, check the Broome County page.