Franklin County
Franklin County was established in 1808. It is named in honor of the US Founding Father, Benjamin Franklin. The county's seat is Malone, its largest municipality. As of 2020, its total population stood at 47,555, and its land area spans approximately 1,629 square miles.
Franklin County's judicial framework consists of several courts, such as the Supreme Court, County Court, Family Court, Surrogate's Court, and various Town and Village Courts. The Supreme Court handles civil and criminal cases, such as felonies, civil disputes exceeding $25,000, divorces, annulments, tax disputes, and domestic violence cases related to separation or divorce. The County Court deals with civil cases under $25,000, evictions, foreclosures, real estate matters, and misdemeanors. The Family Court focuses on domestic relations cases, juvenile issues, as well as child custody and support cases. The Surrogate's Court oversees probate matters, such as guardianships and wills. Town and Village Courts address minor local issues, including ordinance violations, traffic infractions, and small claims under $3,000.
Public court records are official documents that capture judicial processes and case developments. These records, which are accessible to the public, typically provide information about a case, such as the litigants involved, arguments presented, docket numbers, and final rulings or orders given by the court. The Franklin County Court Clerk is tasked with managing these court records, as well as processing, updating, and safekeeping them. These public court records include:
- Adult Criminal records
- Civil records
- Probate records
- Family law records
Individuals interested in obtaining the records may mail a request to the office or visit the Clerk's Office in person at:
355 West Main Street
P.O. Box 70
Malone, NY 12953
Phone: (518) 481-1681
Obtaining court records in Franklin County typically costs around $0.65 per page. Note that additional charges may apply for certified copies or expedited services.
