Bronx County
Bronx County, also known as The Bronx, was named in 1639 to honor Jonas Bronck, the first European immigrant in the area. Its land area of about 42 square miles makes it the second smallest county in New York. More than 1.3 million persons reside in Bronx County as of 2023.
The Bronx County justice system comprises the Supreme, Family, Surrogate, and New York City Courts. The Supreme Court in Bronx County handles all felonies and civil claims for more than $50,000 through its Criminal and Civil Divisions, respectively. Other legal matters resolved by Bronx County Supreme Court judges include divorces, domestic violence cases, and complex commercial cases. The Supreme Court can also handle appeals from other subordinate courts.
Bronx County's Family Court has jurisdiction over legal proceedings involving minors, including juvenile delinquency, child abuse & neglect, and paternity disputes. On the other hand, probate of wills, guardianship/conservatorship issues, and administration of estates are resolved at the Surrogate's Court. The New York City Courts in Bronx County have Civil and Criminal Divisions. The Civil Division settles landlord-tenant disputes and civil lawsuits where the amount in controversy is $25,000 or less. Minor criminal trials such as misdemeanors and traffic offenses are heard at the NYC Criminal Court in Bronx County.
Bronx County public court records contain information regarding case filings, dispositions, transcripts, and court judgments in the county. The Bronx County Clerk's Office is responsible for creating and keeping different court records, including the following:
- Criminal court records
- Civil court records
- Probate court records
- Juvenile court records
- Traffic court records
Individuals interested in these records can contact the Clerk by phone or fax. They can also mail or visit the Clerk at:
Bronx County Clerk's Office
851 Grand Concourse, Room 118
Bronx, N.Y. 10451
Some case files are accessible online via the state's Case Search tool. To find court information online, you must provide the case number, party names, attorney names, or file dates. In Bronx County, anyone can view case files online at no cost; however, the clerk charges certain fees for certified and exemplified copies.
