Genesee County Docket Search
Genesee County court docket records are filed at the County Clerk's Office in Batavia. You can search for case filings, get copies of docket entries, or check on pending matters through this office. Genesee County is in western New York between Rochester and Buffalo. The clerk handles records for Supreme Court and County Court, and staff can help you find civil cases, criminal records, judgments, and other court documents. State online tools give you a quick way to search court docket records from home, but the full case files are at the clerk's office in Batavia.
Genesee County Overview
Genesee County Court Docket Office
The Genesee County Clerk's Office is at 15 Main Street in Batavia. The office is open Monday through Friday from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. The clerk serves as the Clerk of Supreme Court and County Court, which means all court docket filings for those courts are handled here. Under Judiciary Law § 255, the County Clerk must maintain and give public access to every court docket record.
Staff can help you find specific court documents. If you call ahead at (585) 815-7802, they can check on a case before you visit. You can also email the office at coclerk@co.genesee.ny.us with questions about records availability. The office is used to helping both attorneys and members of the public who need court docket information.
| Office | Genesee County Clerk's Office |
|---|---|
| Address | 15 Main Street Batavia, NY 14020 |
| Phone | (585) 815-7802 |
| coclerk@co.genesee.ny.us | |
| Hours | Monday - Friday, 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM |
| Website | Genesee County Clerk |
The office also has land records available through an online search system. While land records are not the same as court docket entries, property-related cases often connect to both. The SearchIQS portal for Genesee County lets you look up deeds, mortgages, and other recorded documents from home.
Search Genesee County Court Docket Records
Online searching is the quickest way to check court docket records in Genesee County. The state offers free tools for every county.
The WebCivil Supreme portal covers civil Supreme Court docket records for Genesee County. Search by party name, index number, or attorney name. Results show case status, court dates, and all docket entries. For pending criminal matters, the WebCriminal system covers Genesee County courts. Both are free and run by the New York State Unified Court System.
The Genesee County Clerk's page at co.genesee.ny.us has details on office services and the types of records you can get.
For local courts, the WebCivil Local Courts tool covers Town and Village Courts across Genesee County. Those courts handle traffic cases, small claims, and minor offenses. Their court docket records are kept separate from Supreme and County Court files.
To search in person, visit 15 Main Street in Batavia. Bring the case index number if you have it. Staff can also search by party name. The office has a straightforward process for walk-in requests. If you cannot make it in person, call (585) 815-7802 or email coclerk@co.genesee.ny.us to ask about getting copies by mail.
Court Docket Fees in Genesee County
Genesee County has a clear fee schedule for court docket copies and services. The fees are set by state law and apply to all court documents.
- Plain copies: $0.65 per page
- Large book copies: $2.00 per page
- Certified copies (clerk certifies and prepares): $1.25 per page
- Index number for new Supreme Court case: $210.00
- Criminal History Record Search (statewide): $95.00 per name
The large book copy fee of $2.00 applies to oversized documents that do not fit standard paper. Most court docket records are standard size and fall under the $0.65 rate. Certified copies at $1.25 per page include the clerk's preparation and seal. The statewide Criminal History Record Search through the Office of Court Administration costs $95.00 and covers all 62 counties. Results come by email the next business day.
Note: CPLR § 8019 governs fees for courts other than Supreme and County Courts, so Town Court fees in Genesee County may differ from these amounts.
Court Docket Records in Genesee County
The Genesee County Clerk maintains court docket records for Supreme Court and County Court cases. Civil files include the complete docket from the first filing to the final judgment. County Court records cover felony criminal cases and certain civil matters. The office also holds judgment rolls, liens, and satisfaction records connected to court docket activity.
Under Judiciary Law § 255-b, the clerk must keep a docket book for each case where a Request for Judicial Intervention or appeal is filed. Every document filed in the case goes into the docket book in order. This is the core of the court docket system and what gives it value for tracking a case over time.
Surrogate's Court records are handled separately in Genesee County. Probate, estate, and guardianship cases go through the Surrogate's Court. You can look up those records through the WebSurrogate system. They are not part of the standard court docket at the clerk's office.
Public Access to Genesee County Court Docket
Court docket records in Genesee County are public records. You do not need to be part of the case to view them. Judiciary Law § 4 requires court proceedings to be open, and the records follow the same rule. Go to the clerk's office and request a case file. Some records may be sealed by court order, but the general rule is open access.
For filing new documents in Supreme Court, e-filing through NYSCEF is available. Documents filed electronically become part of the court docket and can be viewed by anyone through NYSCEF Guest Search. The NYS Court Records Information page has more details on all the ways to get court docket records in New York.
Nearby Counties
Genesee County borders several other counties in western New York. Check that your case was filed here before searching.