Southampton Court Docket Lookup
Southampton court docket records are managed through the Suffolk County Clerk's Office and the local Town Justice Court. The town sits on the eastern end of Long Island and is part of the 1st Judicial District of Suffolk County. You can look up civil and criminal court docket filings online through state portals or visit the town offices in person. Southampton Town Justice Court handles local cases including traffic violations, small claims, and misdemeanors. For Supreme Court and County Court docket records, the Suffolk County Clerk in Riverhead is your main resource. This page covers where to search, what fees to expect, and how to get copies of court docket records tied to Southampton.
Southampton Quick Facts
Southampton Town Clerk Office
The Southampton Town Clerk's Office is at 116 Hampton Road in Southampton. This office handles local records including town court filings, vital records, and public documents. The clerk can help you get copies of local court docket entries and point you to the right office for county-level records.
| Office | Southampton Town Clerk |
|---|---|
| Address | 116 Hampton Road Southampton, NY 11968 |
| Phone | (631) 702-2200 |
| Website | www.southamptontownny.gov |
Southampton Town Justice Court deals with cases that start in the town. That includes vehicle and traffic offenses, small claims up to $5,000, landlord-tenant disputes, and misdemeanor criminal charges. Two Town Justices hear cases here. The court docket for these cases is kept at the Justice Court, not the County Clerk's Office. If you need records from a case heard in this court, contact them directly.
For Supreme Court or County Court cases tied to Southampton, the Suffolk County Clerk in Riverhead keeps the official court docket. That office is about 20 miles west. All civil Supreme Court filings, judgments, and appeals pass through the county clerk. Under Judiciary Law § 255, the county clerk must maintain and give public access to court docket records.
Suffolk County Court Docket
Southampton is in Suffolk County. The Suffolk County Clerk's Office in Riverhead handles all Supreme and County Court docket records. For civil case filings, judgments, liens, and other court documents at the county level, that is where you need to go. The clerk also keeps land records and other public filings that may relate to your search.
Search Southampton Court Docket Records
Several online tools let you search court docket records for cases in Southampton. The WebCivil Supreme portal covers civil cases filed in Suffolk County Supreme Court. Search by party name, index number, or attorney. Results show docket entries, case status, and filing dates. It is free to use.
For criminal cases, the WebCriminal system has pending criminal court docket records. This covers cases in County Court and Supreme Court. Town Justice Court criminal cases are not in this system. You would need to call the Justice Court for those.
The NYSCEF system handles e-filed cases. If a civil case in Suffolk County was filed electronically, you can view the full docket and all documents through the NYSCEF Guest Search. No account is needed to view public filings. E-filing is mandatory for new civil Supreme Court cases, so most recent case documents are there.
The Southampton Town Clerk website at southamptontownny.gov shows the services available at the town level and can help you find the right court or office for your records request.
The Town of Southampton website at southamptontownny.gov provides contact details and office hours for the clerk and town justice court.
Court Docket Fees and Copies
Fees for court docket copies depend on which office you use. At the Suffolk County Clerk's Office, uncertified copies cost $0.65 per page. Certified copies are $5.00 per page. These are standard rates set by state law for Supreme and County Court records.
Town Justice Court may have its own fee schedule for local records. Call (631) 702-2200 to ask about copy fees for town court docket records. Most town courts charge a small per-page fee. A statewide Criminal History Record Search through the Office of Court Administration costs $95.00 per name and covers all 62 New York counties.
If you need to file a new case in Supreme Court, the index number fee is $210. That is the same across all counties. Additional fees may apply for motions, cross-claims, and other filings. CPLR § 8020 covers the fee schedule for county clerk services tied to court docket filings.
Note: Town Justice Court fees in Southampton are separate from Suffolk County Clerk fees, so check with both offices if your records span local and county courts.
Types of Court Docket Records
Court docket records tied to Southampton come from multiple courts. Supreme Court civil cases, County Court criminal cases, and Town Justice Court local cases all produce docket entries. Each court keeps its own records, though state online portals pull from some of these.
Supreme Court docket records include the full timeline of a civil case. Every motion, filing, order, and judgment gets a docket entry. The Suffolk County Clerk keeps these files. You can see them online through WebCivil Supreme or NYSCEF for e-filed cases. Surrogate's Court in Suffolk County handles probate and estate matters. Those docket records are searchable through the WebSurrogate system.
Town Justice Court docket records cover traffic cases, small claims, and local criminal matters. These are not online through the state portals. You have to go in person or call the court. The NYS Court Records page explains how to request records from courts that are not in the online systems. Under Judiciary Law § 2-b, courts have the power to manage their own records, so each court can set its own process for requests.
Public Access Rules
Court docket records in New York are public by default. Judiciary Law § 4 says court proceedings must be open. That means you can walk into any clerk's office and ask to see a case file. Some records are sealed by court order or restricted by statute. Family Court and certain criminal records have limits on public access. But the vast majority of civil and criminal court docket records from Southampton cases are available to anyone who asks.
You do not need to be a party to the case. You do not need a reason. Just bring the case number or party name and the clerk will pull the file. For online searches, no registration is needed on WebCivil Supreme or WebCriminal. NYSCEF Guest Search is also open to all.
Nearby Cities
These cities and towns are near Southampton on Long Island. Each has its own page with court docket details.