Greene County Court Docket Records
Greene County court docket records are on file at the County Clerk's Office in Catskill. You can search for case filings, check on pending matters, or get copies of docket entries through this office. Greene County sits along the Hudson River in the Catskill region of New York. The clerk's office handles records for Supreme Court and County Court, including civil, criminal, and matrimonial cases. Staff can help you find what you need in person, and some records are searchable online through state tools. The office also maintains a range of other records that may be useful depending on your situation.
Greene County Overview
Greene County Court Docket Office
The Greene County Clerk's Office is at 411 Main Street, Suite 212, in Catskill. Marilyn Farrell serves as County Clerk. The office is open Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM to 4:45 PM. The clerk is the official record keeper for Supreme Court and County Court in Greene County, so all court docket filings for those courts come through this office. Under Judiciary Law § 255, the clerk must maintain and give public access to every court docket record.
The office keeps a broad range of records beyond just court docket files. Deeds, mortgages, divorce records, criminal records, and naturalization records from 1850 to 1994 are all on file. State censuses are in the archives too. But if you are focused on tracking a court case or pulling copies of docket entries, the court records section is where you want to go.
| Office | Greene County Clerk's Office |
|---|---|
| Clerk | Marilyn Farrell |
| Address | 411 Main Street, Suite 212 Catskill, NY 12414 |
| Phone | (518) 719-3255 |
| Hours | Monday - Friday, 9:00 AM - 4:45 PM |
| Website | Greene County Clerk |
Greene County also offers a Fraud Alert Program. This service lets you sign up for notifications if someone records a document using your name. While this is mainly about land records, it can flag suspicious activity that might connect to court docket filings such as fraudulent liens or judgments. Ask the clerk's office for details on how to enroll.
Search Greene County Court Docket Records
You can search Greene County court docket records online or in person. Online tools are the fastest place to start.
The WebCivil Supreme system has civil Supreme Court docket records for Greene County. Search by index number, party name, or attorney. The system shows case status, court dates, and a list of all docket entries. For pending criminal cases, the WebCriminal tool covers Greene County courts. Both are free and run by the state.
The Greene County Clerk's page at greenegovernment.com lists all the services and records the office provides.
For local court matters, the WebCivil Local Courts tool covers Town and Village Courts in Greene County. These courts handle traffic tickets, small claims, and minor civil cases. Their court docket records are separate from Supreme and County Court filings.
The main Greene County government site at greenegovernment.com connects to all county departments and services.
To search in person, visit 411 Main Street, Suite 212, in Catskill. Bring the case index number if you have it. Staff can also look up court docket records by party name. Call (518) 719-3255 before your visit if you want to confirm availability of specific records.
Court Docket Fees in Greene County
Greene County charges $0.65 per page for plain copies of court docket records. This is the standard rate set by state law. Certified copies cost more and come with the official clerk's seal.
Filing a new Supreme Court case requires an index number at $210.00. That fee is paid once when the case starts. The index number connects all the court docket entries for that case. A statewide Criminal History Record Search through the Office of Court Administration costs $95.00 per name. Results come by email the next business day and cover all 62 New York counties.
Note: CPLR § 8019 sets fee standards for courts other than Supreme and County Courts, so Town Court fees in Greene County may differ from the amounts listed here.
Court Docket Records in Greene County
The Greene County Clerk maintains a wide range of court docket records. Civil case files from Supreme Court have the complete docket from start to finish. County Court records cover felony criminal cases and some civil matters. Judgment rolls, liens, and satisfaction records are also part of the court docket system.
The office keeps more than just court docket files. Divorce records, criminal records, deeds, and mortgages are all on file. Naturalization records span from 1850 to 1994. State censuses are in the archives. This makes the Greene County Clerk's Office a valuable resource for anyone doing research that touches on multiple types of records.
Under Judiciary Law § 255-b, the clerk must maintain a docket book for each case where a Request for Judicial Intervention or appeal is filed. Every paper filed in the case is listed in order. This is what makes the court docket a reliable way to track everything that has happened in a case. Surrogate's Court records are separate. You can search estate and probate cases through the WebSurrogate system online.
Public Access to Greene County Court Docket
Court docket records in Greene County are public. Anyone can view them. Judiciary Law § 4 requires court proceedings to be open, and that extends to the records. Walk into the clerk's office and ask for a case. Some records may be sealed by court order, but the default is open access.
E-filing through NYSCEF is available for Supreme Court cases in Greene County. Documents filed through the system become part of the court docket and can be viewed through Guest Search. The NYS Court Records Information page has more on all the ways to get court docket records in New York State.
Nearby Counties
These counties are near Greene County. If you are not sure where your case was filed, check the filing address.