Allegany County
Allegany County is named after the Allegany River in New York. It spans 1,029 square miles and is divided by the Genesee River. Established in 1806, the area was originally home to the Seneca people. The county seat, Belmont, is located along the Genesee River and was once called “Philipsville.†According to the 2020 U.S. census, the county has over 46,456 residents.
Allegany County's judicial system consists of the Supreme Court, County Court, Family Court, Surrogate's Court, and various Town and Village Courts. The Supreme Court is located in Belmont. This court oversees both civil and criminal cases. It hears felonies, civil claims over $25,000, and matters such as divorce, annulments, tax assessments, and complex commercial disputes. It also handles domestic violence cases related to divorce or legal separation. The County Court addresses civil claims under $25,000, as well as evictions, foreclosures, and real estate cases. It also hears misdemeanors. The Family Court handles juvenile matters, child custody and support cases, child protection matters, and domestic relations cases. The Surrogate's Court is responsible for probate matters, including guardianships and wills. The Town and Village Courts handle local ordinance violations, traffic offenses, and small claims under $3,000.
Public court records are documents that provide transparent accounts of court proceedings in Allegany County. These records typically contain the parties' pleadings, legal arguments, filing and hearing dates, evidence presented by the parties, and final judgments or orders. The Allegany County Clerk of Courts serves as the administrative officer responsible for processing, managing, and providing access to these records. Examples of the records include:
- Criminal records
- Civil records
- Family records
- Probate records
To obtain these records, individuals may make an in-person visit to the Clerk's Office at:
7 Court Street, Room 18
P.O. Box 242
Belmont, NY 14813
Phone: (585) 268-9270
The office also offers an online search portal for interested individuals who may not be able to visit in person. To use this portal, such persons must create an account and choose a subscription plan.
Requesters looking to obtain physical copies of court records at the Allegany County Clerk's Office may incur a $0.65 fee per page. Where the desired record is to be certified, an extra fee of $5.00 applies. Note that additional fees may apply if the record requested is archived.
