Broome County Court Docket Search
Broome County court docket records are filed at the County Clerk's Office in Binghamton. You can search for case filings, docket entries, judgments, and other court records through the clerk's office or state online portals. Richard R. Blythe serves as County Clerk. The office handles civil and criminal court docket filings for both Supreme Court and County Court. Broome County sits in the Southern Tier region and is the largest county by population in that part of the state. If you need to look up a pending case or get copies of court docket records, the office at 44 Hawley Street is the place to start.
Broome County Overview
Broome County Court Docket Office
The Broome County Clerk's Office is the main place to get court docket records in the county. Richard R. Blythe is the County Clerk. The office is at 44 Hawley Street, 2nd Floor, in Binghamton. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. Staff can help you find civil case files, criminal records, judgments, and other court docket documents filed in Broome County courts.
The clerk serves as Clerk of the Supreme and County Courts. All case filings and docket entries for those courts pass through this office. Under Judiciary Law § 255, the County Clerk must maintain and provide public access to all court docket records. The office also records land documents, and Broome County land records go back to 1806. Naturalization records span 1817 to 1932, which can be useful for historical and genealogical research tied to older court docket filings.
| Office | Broome County Clerk's Office |
|---|---|
| Clerk | Richard R. Blythe |
| Address | 44 Hawley Street, 2nd Floor Binghamton, NY 13901 |
| Phone | (607) 778-2461 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM |
The Broome County Surrogate's Court handles estate, probate, and guardianship cases. Those court docket records are separate from the County Clerk's civil and criminal files. You can search surrogate filings through the state's online portal or contact the Surrogate's Court in Binghamton directly.
Search Broome County Court Docket Records
You can search Broome County court docket records online or in person. Online searches are free. Going to the office in person lets you see full case files and get copies right away.
The WebCivil Supreme portal has civil Supreme Court docket records for Broome County. Search by index number, party name, or attorney name. The system shows case status, court dates, and all docket entries. For criminal cases, the WebCriminal system covers pending cases in Broome County courts. Both tools are free and run by the New York State Unified Court System.
E-filing through NYSCEF is how many court docket records get filed in Broome County Supreme Court now. Documents filed through NYSCEF become part of the court docket right away. Use the Guest Search to view publicly filed documents without an account. This is a quick way to check recent filings in Broome County cases.
The WebSurrogate system covers estate court docket records in Broome County. The NYS Court Records Information page is a good starting point if you need help figuring out which tool to use.
The WebCivil Supreme portal below is the main way to search Broome County civil court docket records online.
Select Broome from the county dropdown on WebCivil Supreme to filter results to Broome County court docket entries.
Broome County Court Docket Fees
Broome County charges set fees for court docket copies and related services. Uncertified copies cost $0.65 per page. Certified copies are $5.00 for the first four pages, plus $1.25 for each page after that. These rates apply to all court documents including docket sheets, judgments, and case filings.
Other fees to know about when working with Broome County court docket records:
- Index number for a new Supreme Court case: $210.00
- Statewide Criminal History Record Search: $95.00 per name
- Certified copy (first 4 pages): $5.00
- Each additional certified page: $1.25
The statewide search through the Office of Court Administration covers all 62 counties and results come by email the next business day. A local search at the Broome County Clerk's Office only covers Broome County records.
Note: CPLR § 8019 sets fee standards for courts other than Supreme and County Courts, so Town and Village Court fees in Broome County may differ from the amounts listed here.
Court Docket Records in Broome County
The Broome County Clerk maintains a wide range of court docket records. Civil case files from Supreme Court include the full docket of filings from the initial petition through final judgment. County Court records cover felony criminal cases and civil matters up to $25,000. The office also keeps judgment rolls, satisfaction records, and lien filings that come from court docket activity.
Broome County has significant historical records. Land records go back to 1806. Naturalization records span 1817 to 1932. Court docket records themselves include everything filed in Supreme and County Court cases over the years. Under Judiciary Law § 255-b, the County Clerk must keep a docket book for each case where a Request for Judicial Intervention or appeal is filed. That docket book lists every paper filed in the case in order, providing a complete timeline of court activity.
The Binghamton area has been a center for legal activity in the Southern Tier for a long time. Broome County court docket records reflect that history, with cases spanning civil disputes, criminal matters, and property issues going back more than two centuries.
Public Access to Broome County Court Docket
Court docket records in Broome County are open to the public. You do not need to be a party to the case. Judiciary Law § 4 requires all court sittings to be public, and that same idea applies to the records. Walk into the clerk's office, ask for a case file, and staff will help you find it. Some records are sealed by court order, but the default rule is open access.
Public Officers Law § 86 defines public records in broad terms. Court docket records at the Broome County Clerk's Office fall under that definition. The Division of Corporations database can also help if your court docket search involves a business entity registered in New York State.
Cities in Broome County
Broome County has several cities and towns. All court docket filings go through the Broome County Clerk's Office in Binghamton.
Nearby Counties
These counties border Broome County. If you are not sure which county handles your case, check the address where the matter was filed.