Hamilton County Docket Lookup
Hamilton County court docket records are filed at the County Clerk's Office in Lake Pleasant. You can search for case filings, check on active cases, or get copies of docket entries through this office. Hamilton County is the least populated county in New York State and sits deep in the Adirondack region. The clerk handles records for Supreme Court, County Court, and Criminal and Matrimonial cases. Because the county is so small, the court docket volume is low, and staff can usually help you quickly. Online tools from the state also let you search some records from home before making the trip to Lake Pleasant.
Hamilton County Overview
Hamilton County Court Docket Office
The Hamilton County Clerk's Office is at 102 County View Drive in Lake Pleasant. RaChelle M. Martz serves as County Clerk, with Eileen Higgins as Deputy Clerk. The Records Room is open from 8:30 AM to 4:15 PM on weekdays. The clerk serves as the Clerk of Supreme and County Court, including criminal and matrimonial cases. All court docket filings for those courts go through this office.
Under Judiciary Law § 255, the County Clerk must keep and provide access to every court docket record filed in these courts. Hamilton County is unique in New York because of its extremely small population. That means the office handles far fewer cases than most counties, and staff can give your request more personal attention.
| Office | Hamilton County Clerk's Office |
|---|---|
| Clerk | RaChelle M. Martz |
| Deputy Clerk | Eileen Higgins |
| Address | 102 County View Drive, PO Box 204 Lake Pleasant, NY 12108 |
| Phone | (518) 548-7111 |
| Records Room | 8:30 AM - 4:15 PM, Monday - Friday |
| Website | Hamilton County Clerk |
The office also has an online land records search through SearchIQS. A one-day pass costs $15 and a 30-day pass runs $25. While land records are not the same as court docket entries, property-related court cases often connect to both types of records. You can access the system at searchiqs.com/NYHAM.
Search Hamilton County Court Docket Records
There are several ways to search court docket records in Hamilton County. Online tools are the best place to start since the office is in a remote part of the state.
The WebCivil Supreme system has civil Supreme Court docket records for Hamilton County. Search by index number, party name, or attorney name. Results show case status, court dates, and all docket entries. For pending criminal cases, the WebCriminal tool covers Hamilton County courts. Both are free.
The Hamilton County Clerk's page at hamiltoncountyny.gov/clerk has information on the office services and how to request court docket records.
For local courts, the WebCivil Local Courts tool covers Town Courts in Hamilton County. These courts handle traffic cases, small claims, and minor offenses. Their court docket records are separate from the Supreme and County Court files at the clerk's office.
To search in person, go to 102 County View Drive in Lake Pleasant. The Records Room is open from 8:30 AM to 4:15 PM. Bring the case index number if you have it. Staff can also search by name. Given how remote Lake Pleasant is, you may want to call (518) 548-7111 first to confirm the records you need are available.
The NYS Court Records Information page explains all the ways to access court docket records in New York, including online, in person, and by mail.
Court Docket Fees in Hamilton County
Hamilton County charges the standard state fee of $0.65 per page for plain copies of court docket records. Certified copies carry a higher fee. These rates are set by New York State law and are the same in every county.
Other fees you may encounter when dealing with court docket records:
- Index number for a new Supreme Court case: $210.00
- SearchIQS online land records: $15.00 (1-day) or $25.00 (30-day)
- Criminal History Record Search (statewide): $95.00 per name
- Plain copies: $0.65 per page
The statewide Criminal History Record Search is handled by the Office of Court Administration. It covers all 62 counties and results arrive by email the next business day. This is different from a local search at the Hamilton County Clerk's Office, which only covers cases filed in this county.
Note: CPLR § 8019 sets fee standards for courts other than Supreme and County Courts, so Town Court fees in Hamilton County may not match the rates listed above.
Court Docket Records in Hamilton County
The Hamilton County Clerk maintains court docket records for Supreme Court, County Court, and criminal and matrimonial cases. Civil files include the full docket from initial filing to judgment. Criminal case records cover felonies handled in County Court. The office also keeps 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. Each entry shows the date, document type, and the party that filed it. The docket book gives you a step-by-step record of everything that happened in a case.
Surrogate's Court records are handled separately. Probate and estate cases go through the Hamilton County Surrogate's Court. You can search those records through the WebSurrogate system. These records are not part of the regular court docket at the clerk's office.
Public Access to Hamilton County Court Docket
Court docket records in Hamilton County are public records. You do not have to be part of the case. Judiciary Law § 4 requires all court proceedings to be open, and the records follow that same rule. Go to the clerk's office and ask for a case by name or number. Staff will pull the file for you.
Some records are sealed by court order. Certain family court and juvenile matters have access restrictions. But the default is open access. For filing new Supreme Court documents, e-filing through NYSCEF is an option. Documents filed through NYSCEF become part of the court docket and can be viewed through Guest Search without an account.
Nearby Counties
Hamilton County borders several other Adirondack counties. Make sure your case was filed in Hamilton County before searching here.