Smithtown Court Docket Search
Smithtown court docket records are filed through the Suffolk County Clerk's Office in Riverhead. The Town of Smithtown sits in the northwest part of Suffolk County on Long Island and has its own Town Court that handles local civil and criminal matters. For Supreme Court and County Court cases, the Suffolk County Clerk keeps all docket records. The Smithtown Town Clerk at 99 West Main Street manages vital records and town paperwork, and can help you figure out where to go for court filings. Many court docket records are searchable online for free through state-run portals, and you can also visit the county clerk for certified copies.
Smithtown Overview
Smithtown Town Clerk's Office
The Smithtown Town Clerk's Office is at 99 West Main Street in Smithtown. The phone number is (631) 360-7500. The office handles marriage licenses, birth and death certificates, business permits, and other town records. Staff can point you to the right place for court docket records.
The Town Clerk does not store Supreme Court or County Court case files. Those go through the Suffolk County Clerk in Riverhead. But the clerk works with the Smithtown Town Court, which keeps its own docket of local cases. If you need records from a case heard in Town Court, you should contact the court itself.
| Office | Smithtown Town Clerk's Office |
|---|---|
| Address | 99 West Main Street Smithtown, NY 11787 |
| Phone | (631) 360-7500 |
| Website | www.smithtownny.gov |
Smithtown includes the hamlets of Smithtown, Kings Park, St. James, Nesconset, and Commack, among others. All fall under the same Town Court and Town Clerk. So no matter which part of town you are in, the same offices serve you.
Search Smithtown Court Docket Records
Smithtown Town Court handles traffic tickets, small claims, code violations, and misdemeanor cases. Each case creates a docket that tracks every filing, hearing, and disposition. The court operates under the New York Uniform Justice Court Act.
For civil Supreme Court cases in Suffolk County, search the WebCivil Supreme portal. Select Suffolk County and search by party name or index number. The system shows the full case docket including all filings and court appearances. It costs nothing to use.
Criminal cases pending in Suffolk County courts are on the WebCriminal system. You can search by defendant name to find case details, charges, and court dates. This covers County Court and local courts like Smithtown Town Court.
The Smithtown town website at smithtownny.gov provides information on all town departments including the Town Clerk and Town Court.
Court Docket Online Tools
The state offers several free portals for searching court docket records in Suffolk County.
The NYSCEF system has electronically filed Supreme Court documents. Use Guest Search to view case filings without creating an account. Since e-filing is now required for attorneys in Supreme Court, most recent documents are available here. You can view complaints, answers, motions, and court orders that make up the case docket.
For probate and estate cases, the WebSurrogate system covers Suffolk County Surrogate's Court in Riverhead. This court deals with wills, estate administration, and guardianship matters. The online tool shows case docket entries and case status.
The NYS Court Records Information page explains all available online tools. It also has instructions for requesting records by mail if you cannot visit in person or find what you need online.
A statewide Criminal History Record Search costs $95.00 per name and covers all 62 counties. Results are emailed within one business day. This is a more complete option than searching one court at a time.
Note: Town Court records may not always be available through state online portals, so call Smithtown Town Court directly for local case records.
Suffolk County Court Docket
Smithtown is in Suffolk County. The Suffolk County Clerk's Office in Riverhead maintains all Supreme Court and County Court docket records for the county. Suffolk is part of the 10th Judicial District along with Nassau County.
Copy fees at the county clerk are $0.65 per page for uncertified copies and $5.00 per page for certified copies. Certified copies carry the official seal and are accepted by other courts and government agencies. You can visit the clerk in Riverhead or call ahead about mailing your request.
Nearby Cities
These towns are near Smithtown on Long Island. All are in Suffolk County.