Clinton County Court Docket Records
Clinton County court docket records are maintained at the County Clerk's Office in Plattsburgh. You can search for case filings, docket entries, judgments, and court records through the clerk's office or online state portals. The office handles civil and criminal court docket filings for both Supreme Court and County Court. Clinton County sits in the northeastern corner of New York, right along the Canadian border. If you need to look up a pending case or get copies of court docket records, the clerk's office at 137 Margaret Street is your starting point.
Clinton County Overview
Clinton County Court Docket Office
The Clinton County Clerk's Office is the main place to get court docket records in the county. The office is at 137 Margaret Street in Plattsburgh. You can call at (518) 565-4701. Staff help with civil case files, criminal records, judgments, and other court docket documents filed in Clinton County courts.
The clerk serves as Clerk of the Supreme and County Courts. All case filings and docket entries pass through this office. Under Judiciary Law § 255, the County Clerk must maintain and give public access to all court docket records. Clinton County is in the North Country region, and Plattsburgh is the largest city in the area. The proximity to the Canadian border means the county sometimes sees cases with cross-border elements, though those court docket records are still filed locally.
| Office | Clinton County Clerk's Office |
|---|---|
| Address | 137 Margaret Street Plattsburgh, NY 12901 |
| Phone | (518) 565-4701 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday |
The Clinton County Surrogate's Court handles probate, estate, and guardianship cases. Its court docket records are separate from the County Clerk's civil and criminal files. You can search surrogate filings online or contact the Surrogate's Court in Plattsburgh.
Search Clinton County Court Docket Records
There are several ways to search Clinton County court docket records. Online searches are free. In-person visits give you full access to case files.
The WebCivil Supreme portal has civil Supreme Court docket records for Clinton County. You can 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 Clinton County. Both portals are free and run by the New York State Unified Court System.
E-filing through NYSCEF is now part of how court docket records get created in Clinton County Supreme Court. Documents filed electronically become part of the court docket right away. Use the Guest Search to see publicly filed documents without an account.
The Clinton County government portal provides links to county departments and services.
The Clinton County website has information about county offices including the clerk and the court system.
For estate court docket records, the WebSurrogate system covers Clinton County Surrogate's Court. The NYS Court Records Information page explains all the search options available.
Clinton County Court Docket Fees
Clinton County charges standard fees for court docket copies and services. Uncertified copies cost $0.65 per page. Certified copies are $5.00 per page. These rates apply to docket sheets, judgments, and all other court documents.
A new Supreme Court case in Clinton County requires a $210.00 index number fee. A statewide Criminal History Record Search through the Office of Court Administration costs $95.00 per name. That search covers all 62 New York counties and results come by email the next business day. A local search at the Clinton County Clerk's Office only covers county records.
Note: CPLR § 8019 sets fee standards for courts other than Supreme and County Courts, so Town and Village Court fees in Clinton County may differ from the amounts shown here.
Court Docket Records in Clinton County
The Clinton County Clerk maintains a range of court docket records. Civil case files from Supreme Court include the full docket from petition to 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 from court docket activity.
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. Clinton County court docket records go back many years and cover the full range of civil and criminal matters handled by the courts in Plattsburgh and surrounding areas.
The North Country region has its own legal character. Clinton County court docket filings include property disputes, family matters, and cases involving the Plattsburgh Air Force Base area (now a civilian site). These records provide a thorough picture of the county's legal history.
Public Access to Clinton County Court Docket
Court docket records in Clinton County are public. Judiciary Law § 4 requires all court sittings to be open. That idea covers the records too. You do not need to be a party to the case. Go to the clerk's office and ask for a file. Some records may be sealed by court order, but most court docket records are available to anyone.
Public Officers Law § 86 gives a broad definition of public records. Court docket files at the Clinton County Clerk's Office fall under that law. The Division of Corporations database is useful when a court docket search involves a business entity in New York.
Nearby Counties
These counties border Clinton County. Check the filing address if you are not sure which county handles your case.