St. Lawrence County Court Docket Records

St. Lawrence County court docket records are on file at the County Clerk's Office in Canton. You can search for case filings, docket entries, judgments, and other court records in person or through online tools. St. Lawrence County is the largest county in New York by land area, covering over 2,800 square miles along the Canadian border. Sandra W. Santamoor serves as County Clerk. The office at 48 Court Street handles all Supreme Court and County Court filings. Whether you need to check on a pending case or pull old court docket records, the Canton office is where you start your search.

St. Lawrence County Court Docket Office

The St. Lawrence County Clerk's Office is the main place to get court docket records. Sandra W. Santamoor is the County Clerk. The office is at 48 Court Street in Canton, open Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Staff handle all filings for Supreme Court and County Court cases in the county.

As Clerk of the Supreme and County Courts, the office keeps all case filings and docket entries. The clerk also records deeds, mortgages, and other land records. Under Judiciary Law § 255, the County Clerk must maintain and give public access to all court docket records. The large geographic size of the county means people sometimes travel long distances to reach the Canton office. Calling ahead can save you a trip if the record you need is available through other means.

The St. Lawrence County Surrogate's Court requires mandatory e-filing for most documents. The surrogate can be reached at (315) 379-2217. Estate and probate cases go through the Surrogate's Court, not the County Clerk's Office. However, the clerk's office handles all other court docket records for Supreme and County Court cases.

Credit card payments are accepted at the office, but there is a surcharge of 2.65% on all credit card transactions. If you want to avoid that fee, pay with cash, check, or money order instead.

Search St. Lawrence County Court Docket Records

You can search St. Lawrence County court docket records online or in person. Online is free and useful, especially given the long distances in this county. In-person visits let you see the full case file.

The WebCivil Supreme portal has civil Supreme Court docket records for St. Lawrence County. Search by index number, party name, or attorney name. Results show case status, appearance dates, and docket entries. For criminal cases, the WebCriminal system covers pending cases. Both are free tools from the New York State Unified Court System.

The clerk's office also has an online search tool through SearchIQS where you can look up land records and some other documents filed in St. Lawrence County. This can be useful when court docket records overlap with property matters.

E-filing through NYSCEF is mandatory for new civil cases in Supreme Court. Documents filed through NYSCEF become part of the court docket and are searchable through the Guest Search. No account needed to view public filings.

The WebSurrogate system lets you search estate and probate records for St. Lawrence County and other New York counties online.

To search in person, go to 48 Court Street in Canton. Bring the case index number if you have it. Staff can also search by party name. The NYS Court Records Information page is a good starting point if you are not sure which system to use.

St. Lawrence County Court Docket Fees

St. Lawrence County follows the state fee schedule for court docket copies. Uncertified copies cost $0.65 per page. Certified copies are $5.00 per page. These fees cover docket sheets, judgments, case filings, and other court documents.

Filing a new Supreme Court case needs an index number at $210. A statewide Criminal History Record Search through the Office of Court Administration costs $95.00 per name and covers all 62 counties. Results come by email the next business day.

Keep in mind the 2.65% surcharge on credit card payments. This applies to all transactions at the clerk's office, including court docket copy fees, filing fees, and recording charges. Pay with cash or check to avoid the extra cost.

Court Docket Records in St. Lawrence County

The St. Lawrence County Clerk keeps court docket records for all Supreme Court and County Court cases. Civil case files include the full docket from petition to judgment. County Court records cover felony criminal cases and civil matters up to $25,000. Judgment rolls, satisfaction records, and lien filings are also in the collection.

Under Judiciary Law § 255-b, the County Clerk must keep a docket book for each case where a Request for Judicial Intervention or appeal is filed. That book lists every paper filed in the case in order. Each entry shows the date, document type, and who filed it.

Historical records in St. Lawrence County are extensive. Census records span 1855 to 1925, though the 1892 and 1905 state census records for this county have been lost. Naturalization records, land records, and old court docket files go back to when the county was formed in 1802. The county's large size and border location with Canada mean the historical record includes a variety of unique cases tied to international trade and border matters.

Public Access to St. Lawrence County Court Docket

Court docket records in St. Lawrence County are open to the public. You do not need to be a party to a case. Judiciary Law § 4 requires all court sittings to be public, and the records follow the same rule. Walk into the clerk's office in Canton and ask for a case file. Staff will help you.

Some records are sealed by court order or restricted by law. Juvenile cases, certain family court matters, and records sealed under CPL § 160.50 are not publicly available. But the default is open access. Given the county's large size, using the online tools before visiting can save you a long trip if the record you need is available electronically.

Nearby Counties

These counties are near St. Lawrence County. If you are not sure which county handles your case, check the address where the case was filed.