Mount Vernon Court Docket Search
Mount Vernon court docket records are available through the city's own court system and the Westchester County Clerk's Office. Mount Vernon is a city of about 73,000 people in southern Westchester County, right next to the Bronx. The city has its own City Court that handles a wide range of cases, from small claims and housing matters to misdemeanor criminal charges. For Supreme Court and County Court cases, the Westchester County Clerk in White Plains keeps the official court docket. This page walks through how to search for court docket records, where to get copies, what fees to expect, and who to contact for help with Mount Vernon cases.
Mount Vernon Quick Facts
Mount Vernon City Court
Mount Vernon City Court is the main local court. It is at 2 Roosevelt Square North on the 2nd floor. The court has civil and criminal jurisdiction within the city. Civil cases include small claims up to $5,000, commercial claims, and housing disputes. On the criminal side, the court handles misdemeanors and violations. Two City Court judges hear cases here.
| Court | Mount Vernon City Court |
|---|---|
| Address | 2 Roosevelt Square North, 2nd Floor Mount Vernon, NY 10550 |
| Phone | (914) 813-5300 |
The City Court clerk keeps the court docket for all cases heard at this level. If you need records from a City Court case, contact them at the number above. The court docket shows every filing, appearance, motion, and order in a case. City Court cases are not always in the state's online systems, so calling or visiting is often the best way to get records.
City Clerk's Office
The Mount Vernon City Clerk is at 1 Roosevelt Square. Phone: (914) 665-2300. The city clerk handles vital records, licenses, and other city documents. For court-specific docket records, the City Court clerk is the one to contact. But the city clerk's office at cmvny.com can point you in the right direction if you are not sure where to start.
Westchester County Court Docket
Mount Vernon is in Westchester County. The Westchester County Clerk's Office in White Plains handles all Supreme and County Court docket records. For civil filings, judgments, and appeals at the county level, that office keeps the official records. Under Judiciary Law § 255, the county clerk must maintain public access to all court docket filings.
Search Mount Vernon Court Docket Records
Online searches are free through state portals. The WebCivil Supreme system covers civil Supreme Court cases in Westchester County. Search by party name, index number, or attorney. Results show docket entries, case status, and filing dates.
For criminal cases, the WebCriminal system has pending criminal court docket records for County Court and Supreme Court cases. Mount Vernon City Court criminal cases are not always in this system. For those, call the City Court at (914) 813-5300.
The NYSCEF system handles electronically filed civil cases. Since e-filing is mandatory for new Supreme Court cases, most recent Westchester County civil filings are there. Use the Guest Search to view documents and docket entries without an account.
The Mount Vernon city website at cmvny.com has contact details for city offices and links to local services.
Estate and probate cases go through Westchester Surrogate's Court. You can search those court docket records on the WebSurrogate system. The NYS Court Records page is also a useful guide for figuring out which system to use.
Court Docket Fees and Copies
At the Westchester County Clerk's Office, uncertified copies of court docket records cost $0.65 per page. Certified copies are $5.00 per page. Filing a new Supreme Court case requires a $210 index number fee. These rates are set by state law under CPLR § 8020.
Mount Vernon City Court has its own fee schedule. Small claims filing fees range from $20 to $50 based on the claim amount. Criminal record search fees vary. Call (914) 813-5300 for current City Court copy and filing fees.
The statewide Criminal History Record Search through the Office of Court Administration costs $95.00 per name. That covers all 62 New York counties. Results come by email the next business day. This is a broader search than what you get from the local county clerk.
Note: Mount Vernon City Court fees are governed by CPLR § 8019, which sets standards for courts other than Supreme and County Courts, so rates may differ from county clerk fees.
Types of Court Docket Records
Mount Vernon cases produce court docket records at multiple levels. City Court docket entries cover small claims, housing cases, and misdemeanor criminal matters. County Court handles felonies and some civil cases. Supreme Court handles major civil litigation. Each court tracks filings in its own docket system.
The Westchester County Clerk keeps the official docket for Supreme and County Court cases. Under Judiciary Law § 255-b, the clerk must maintain a docket book for each case showing every paper filed in order. That makes the court docket the best tool for tracking what has happened in a case from start to finish. Historical records at the county clerk go back generations.
City Court records stay with the court. They are not automatically sent to the county clerk. If you need records from a Mount Vernon City Court case that is closed, the court clerk should still have them on file. For very old cases, the records may have been sent to storage or the state archives.
Public Access Rules
Court docket records in New York are public. Judiciary Law § 4 makes court proceedings open, and that right extends to the files. You can walk into the county clerk's office or City Court and ask to see a case file. No appointment needed. You do not have to be a party to the case.
Sealed records are the exception. A judge can seal a case under certain circumstances. Family Court records have limits. Youthful offender records are sealed. But the vast majority of civil and criminal court docket records from Mount Vernon cases are open to the public, both in person and through online portals.
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