Kings County Court Docket Records

Kings County court docket records are on file at the County Clerk's Office in Brooklyn. As the most populous county in all of New York State, Kings County processes a massive volume of court cases each year. The clerk's office at 360 Adams Street handles civil Supreme Court filings, docket entries, judgments, and various other court records. You can search Kings County court docket records online through state court portals or visit the Brooklyn courthouse in person. The office also manages property-related filings, though deed and mortgage records in Kings County go through the New York City Register's ACRIS system rather than the County Clerk. Whether you need to check on a pending civil case or pull old court docket files, this office is where Brooklyn court records are kept.

Kings County Court Docket Office

The Kings County Clerk's Office is where you go for court docket records in Brooklyn. Hon. Nancy T. Sunshine serves as the County Clerk. The office is at 360 Adams Street, Room 189 in Brooklyn. Hours are Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Staff can help you find civil case filings, court docket entries, and judgments from Supreme Court and County Court.

Kings County is part of the 2nd Judicial District. The courthouse at 360 Adams Street is one of the busiest in the state. Judiciary Law § 255 requires the County Clerk to keep and provide access to all court docket records filed in Supreme and County Court. Because Kings County is so large, the volume of filings is very high. Plan for wait times if you visit in person, especially during peak hours.

Copies of court docket documents cost $0.65 per page, with a minimum charge of $1.50. That applies to all uncertified copies. Certified copies run more. Bring exact change or a check if you plan to get copies in person. Personal checks are accepted but credit card policies may vary, so call ahead if that matters for you.

Search Kings County Court Docket Records

You have several ways to search Kings County court docket records. Online tools are the fastest option for basic searches. In-person visits give you access to the full case file.

The WebCivil Supreme portal is the main tool for civil court docket searches. Pick Kings County from the dropdown and search by index number, party name, or attorney. You get case status, motion dates, and all docket entries. For pending criminal matters, the WebCriminal system covers Kings County courts. Both are free tools from the state court system.

E-filing through NYSCEF is mandatory for new civil cases in Kings County Supreme Court. All e-filed documents become part of the court docket and can be searched through NYSCEF Guest Search. You do not need an account to view publicly filed documents. This is often the quickest way to pull up recent filings in a case.

The NYS Court Records Information page explains all the online search options and how to request records when the online tools are not enough. It is a good starting point if you are new to searching court records in New York.

The WebCivil Supreme portal lets you search court docket records across all New York counties, including Kings County cases filed in Brooklyn.

For probate and estate cases, the Kings County Surrogate's Court is separate from the County Clerk. You can search surrogate's court docket records through the WebSurrogate system. Property records like deeds and mortgages are not held by the Kings County Clerk. Those go through the New York City Department of Finance and can be searched on the ACRIS system online.

Court Docket Records in Kings County

The Kings County Clerk maintains court docket records for Supreme Court and County Court cases. Civil docket files include everything from the initial filing to the final judgment. The office keeps judgment rolls, mechanics liens, and other court-related filings. Because Kings County covers all of Brooklyn, the volume of records is enormous.

Unlike upstate county clerks, the Kings County Clerk does not handle deed and mortgage recordings. In New York City, those records go through the City Register. If you need property records for Brooklyn, search the ACRIS database online. The Kings County Clerk focuses on court docket filings and related court services.

Under Judiciary Law § 255-b, the County Clerk must keep a docket book for each Supreme Court case where a Request for Judicial Intervention is filed. That book lists every paper filed in the case in order. It gives you a clear picture of the full timeline of any litigation matter. The Kings County docket books go back many decades and are available for public review at the clerk's office.

A statewide Criminal History Record Search through the Office of Court Administration costs $95.00 and covers all 62 counties. That is different from a local search at the Kings County Clerk's Office, which only covers Kings County records. For most people who just need to check one county, the local search is cheaper and faster.

Public Access to Kings County Court Docket

Court docket records in Kings County are public. Anyone can ask to see a case file. You do not need to be a party to the case or show a reason for your request. Judiciary Law § 4 says all court sittings must be public, and that same idea applies to the records the court produces. Some files are sealed by court order, but most are open.

The Kings County Clerk's Office gets busy. If you plan to visit in person, go early in the day. Bring the index number if you have it. Staff can search by party name too, but an index number makes things faster. The office is near the Jay Street-MetroTech subway station, which makes it easy to reach by public transit.

Cities in Kings County

Kings County covers the entire borough of Brooklyn, which is part of New York City. All court docket filings go through the Kings County Clerk's Office on Adams Street.

Nearby Counties

These counties are near Kings County. Each New York City borough is its own county with its own clerk's office and court docket records.