Login as a public user to see docket info on pending criminal cases in local and superior courts in 13 counties and summons cases for all of New York City, updated nightly.
Local Law enforcement or court sites, like the sheriff’s office, county jail or local courts may have databases, and if not, call them. You can sometimes find arrest record, mugshots, etc.
Call the county district attorney/prosecutor’s public information/communications office (here or anywhere), or check the website for details. Many times you can get criminal history, case info and documents
Includes every defendant sentenced to NYS prison since the early 1970’s, except youthful offenders and those who have had their convictions set aside by a court.
Summary of the rules regarding access to NYS Court records
Federal Criminal History (rap sheet) & Court Case Databases
PACER : Public Access to Court Electronic Records
PACER allows you to search for federal court records in all district, bankruptcy, and appellate courts.The PACER System, available by appointment at the research center, offers electronic access to case dockets. Many documents from PACER are available through RECAP for free. You should install the RECAP Chrome Extension while using PACER to contribute to the RECAP archive.
RECAP: https://www.courtlistener.com/recap/
*This is a secure login. Please sign up for an appointment here: https://journalism-cuny.libcal.com/reserve/secureloginRC
**This resource is only for the J-School students/staff/faculty. Visitors do not have access: even when on campus