Genesee County
Genesee County was established in 1803 and is located in the western area of New York. It covers a total of 495 square miles and has a population of approximately 58,000 residents. The county's largest city, Batavia, serves as the government seat.
Genesee County's court system consists of the Supreme Court, County Court, Family Court, Surrogate's Court, and Town and Village Courts. The Supreme Court holds general jurisdiction and handles non-criminal matters exceeding $25,000 and cases where plaintiffs seek to enjoin/stop certain actions. It also has exclusive authority over divorce, separation, or marriage annulment. The County Court handles felony trials, misdemeanor and minor offense cases, and civil matters involving claims up to $25,000. The Batavia City Court hears cases involving misdemeanors, traffic violations, and felony arraignments. It also hears civil cases up to $15,000, small claims ($3,000 or less), and landlord-tenant disputes within the city limits. The Family Court in Genesee County handles domestic relations matters, while the Surrogate's Court hears probate cases, including estate administration, guardianships, and wills. Additionally, the Town and Village Courts handle cases involving small claims, city/town ordinance violations, landlord-tenant matters, and traffic offenses.
Public court records in Genesee County consist of transcripts, court judgments, motions, oral statements, and agreements. These records are created from case filings during legal proceedings and maintained by the County Clerk. Typically, court records are stored at the courthouse where the cases were filed, but they may also be available at the County Clerk's Office.
Members of the public can typically access the following court records in Genesee County:
- Supreme Court Records
- County Court Records
- Family Court Records
- Surrogate's Court Records
- Town and Village Court Records
- City Court Records
To access Genesee County court records or dockets, contact or visit the County Clerk by phone, email, postal mail, or in-person visits at:
Genesee County Clerk
County Building 1
15 Main Street
PO Box 379
Batavia, New York 14020
Phone: (585) 815-7802
Fax: (585) 344-8521
Email: county.clerk@geneseeny.gov
The Clerk's Office is open for court records requests on weekdays between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Interested persons may also access court records through the Genesee County Online Records portal. However, users must create an account and log in to use the platform.
