Search Montgomery County Court Docket
Montgomery County court docket records are maintained at the County Clerk's Office in Fonda. Brittany Kolbe serves as County Clerk. The office handles case filings, docket entries, judgments, and other court records for Supreme Court and County Court. You can search court docket records online using the state court system or visit the Fonda office to review files in person. Montgomery County is in the 4th Judicial District in the Mohawk Valley region of New York. The county sits between Fulton, Schenectady, Schoharie, and Herkimer counties. Whether you need to check a current case or look up old court docket filings, the clerk's office on Broadway in Fonda is the place to go.
Montgomery County Overview
Montgomery County Court Docket Office
The Montgomery County Clerk's Office is where you get court docket records. Brittany Kolbe is the County Clerk. The office is at 64 Broadway in Fonda. Hours are Monday through Friday from 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM, with recording services stopping at 3:30 PM. If you need to file or record a document, make sure you arrive before that 3:30 cutoff.
Judiciary Law § 255 requires the County Clerk to maintain and provide access to court docket records. The Montgomery County office handles civil case filings, judgments, and all docket entries for Supreme and County Court. The office also records deeds, mortgages, and other land documents for the county. Staff are familiar with the records and can help you find what you need.
| Office | Montgomery County Clerk's Office |
|---|---|
| Clerk | Brittany Kolbe |
| Address | 64 Broadway Fonda, NY 12068 |
| Phone | (518) 853-8111 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM Recording until 3:30 PM |
| Website | montgomerycountyny.gov - County Clerk |
Montgomery County is a smaller county, which works in your favor if you need to visit. The office tends to be less crowded than urban courthouses. Wait times are generally short. The staff can pull files quickly and help you understand what you are looking at in the court docket entries. If you are doing research by party name, having a general time frame helps the staff narrow things down faster.
Search Montgomery County Court Docket Records
You can search Montgomery County court docket records online or by visiting the Fonda office. Online searches are free and available around the clock.
The WebCivil Supreme portal has civil court docket records for Montgomery County Supreme Court. Search by index number, party name, or attorney. The system shows case status, motion dates, and docket entries. For pending criminal cases, the WebCriminal system covers Montgomery County courts. Both tools are free and run by the state.
The Montgomery County Clerk's page at montgomerycountyny.gov has information on services, fees, and record types available at the office.
The Montgomery County Clerk's website at montgomerycountyny.gov details the services and records available at the Fonda office.
The Montgomery County government portal at montgomerycountyny.gov links to all county departments and provides general information about the county.
For estate and probate cases, the WebSurrogate system covers Montgomery County Surrogate's Court docket records. The NYS Court Records Information page explains all the search tools and how to make records requests.
Court Docket Records in Montgomery County
The Montgomery County Clerk maintains court docket records for Supreme Court and County Court cases. Civil files include the full docket from initial filing to final judgment. Criminal case records from County Court are also part of the collection. The office keeps judgment rolls, liens, and other documents that come out of court proceedings.
Under Judiciary Law § 255-b, the clerk must keep a docket book for each case where a Request for Judicial Intervention gets filed. That docket book has every paper filed in the case listed in order. It is the core record that shows the full history of a case. If you need to understand what has happened in a Montgomery County court case, the docket book gives you the complete picture.
The clerk's office also handles recorded documents like deeds and mortgages. While those are not court docket records, they are managed by the same staff and stored in the same building. If your court case involves property in Montgomery County, the land records may be a useful supplement to the court docket files.
Note: Recording services at the Montgomery County Clerk's Office stop at 3:30 PM, even though the office stays open until 4:00 PM, so plan your visit accordingly if you need to file or record documents.
Public Access to Montgomery County Court Docket
Court docket records in Montgomery County are open to the public. Judiciary Law § 4 requires court proceedings to be public, and the records follow the same rule. You can walk into the clerk's office and ask to see any case file that is not sealed. There is no charge to review files in person. You only pay for copies.
E-filing through NYSCEF is the standard for new civil Supreme Court cases. Documents filed through NYSCEF become part of the court docket and can be searched online without an account. For a statewide criminal history search, the Office of Court Administration charges $95.00 per name for a search that covers all 62 counties.
CPLR § 8019 governs fees for courts other than Supreme and County Courts. Town and village courts in Montgomery County may have different fee schedules, so check with the specific court if your case is not at the Supreme or County Court level.
Nearby Counties
These counties border Montgomery County. If you are not sure where your case was filed, check the address on the court papers.