Hempstead Court Docket Records
Hempstead court docket records are filed through Nassau County. The Town of Hempstead is the most populous town in New York State, and its residents rely on the Nassau County Clerk's Office for Supreme Court and County Court case records. The Hempstead District Court also handles a large volume of cases. Whether you need to look up a civil filing, check a criminal case, or get copies of court documents, the process starts with knowing which court has your records. Most Supreme Court docket records go through the Nassau County Clerk in Mineola, while smaller cases may be in the District Court right in Hempstead.
Hempstead Overview
Hempstead Court Docket Office
The Town of Hempstead Town Clerk's Office is at 1 Washington Street, Hempstead, NY 11550. You can call them at (516) 489-5000. The Town Clerk handles local records like marriage licenses, birth certificates, and death records. For court docket records, though, you need to go through the Nassau County system.
The Nassau County Clerk's Office in Mineola is the main custodian of Supreme Court and County Court docket records. That is where all the case filings, judgments, and docket entries are kept for cases that originate in the Hempstead area. Under Judiciary Law § 255, the County Clerk must maintain public access to these records.
| Office | Town of Hempstead Town Clerk |
|---|---|
| Address | 1 Washington Street Hempstead, NY 11550 |
| Phone | (516) 489-5000 |
| Website | hempsteadny.gov |
The Town Clerk also handles Freedom of Information Law (FOIL) requests for town records. If you need records from the town government itself, that is the right place to go. But court docket records are a county-level matter.
Hempstead District Court Docket
The Nassau County District Court has a location right in Hempstead. It sits at 99 Main Street, 2nd Floor. The phone number is (516) 493-4113. This court handles small claims, civil cases under $15,000, and certain criminal matters including misdemeanors and violations.
District Court docket records are separate from Supreme Court records. If your case was filed in the Hempstead District Court, the docket will be at that court, not at the County Clerk's Office. The court staff can help you find records and get copies.
The Nassau County District Court at Hempstead sees a high volume of cases each day. Traffic violations, small claims disputes, and minor criminal charges all come through here. The docket for each case tracks every filing, every appearance, and every order made by the judge.
The Nassau County courts page has details on all court locations in the county, including the Hempstead District Court.
Search Hempstead Court Docket Records
You can search for Hempstead area court docket records using the state's online tools. These are free to use and cover Nassau County courts.
The WebCivil Supreme portal lets you search civil Supreme Court cases filed in Nassau County. Enter a party name, index number, or attorney name. The system shows case status, docket entries, and filing dates. This covers all Hempstead area Supreme Court cases since the county clerk maintains those records.
For criminal cases, the WebCriminal system covers pending criminal matters. It shows arraignment dates and upcoming court appearances. Keep in mind it only covers active cases. Once a case is closed, it drops off the system.
E-filing through NYSCEF is mandatory for new civil Supreme Court cases in Nassau County. Documents filed through NYSCEF are part of the court docket and viewable through Guest Search without an account. This is often the easiest way to get copies of recent filings.
The Criminal History Record Search costs $95.00 per name and covers all 62 New York counties. For estate and probate matters, the WebSurrogate system has Surrogate's Court docket records.
Note: The NYS Court Records Information page has a full guide on all the online tools and how to make records requests.
Court Docket Copy Fees
Fees for court docket copies in Hempstead follow the Nassau County schedule. Uncertified copies cost $0.65 per page. Certified copies run $5.00 per page. These fees apply at the Nassau County Clerk's Office in Mineola.
At the District Court, copy fees may differ slightly. CPLR § 8019 sets the standard for courts other than Supreme and County Courts, and the District Court follows that schedule. Check with the clerk at 99 Main Street before sending a check.
The statewide Criminal History Record Search through the Office of Court Administration costs $95.00 per name. That search covers every county in the state. It is a separate fee from local copy charges.
Public Access to Court Docket Records
Court docket records in Nassau County are open to the public. Judiciary Law § 4 makes court proceedings public, and that principle extends to the records. You do not need to be a party to the case. Walk in, give the clerk a name or index number, and they will pull the file.
Some records are sealed by court order. Family Court records have restricted access under state law. Youthful offender records are sealed. But the vast majority of civil and criminal court docket records are public. If a record is sealed, the clerk will tell you. They will not just hand you a blank file.
For in-person searches at the Nassau County Clerk's Office, the address is 240 Old Country Road in Mineola. Hours are Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The office has public terminals where you can search the system yourself, or you can ask staff for help finding what you need.
Nassau County Court Docket
Hempstead is part of Nassau County. All Supreme Court and County Court docket records are maintained by the Nassau County Clerk's Office.
Nearby Cities
These towns and cities are near Hempstead. Each is served by its own county clerk for court docket records.