Wyoming County
Wyoming County was sectioned off from portions of Genesee County in 1841. The county is an agricultural hub, and its seat, the Village of Warsaw, houses several national landmarks. Some of the landmarks include the Trinity Church, the U.S. Post Office, and the Warsaw Academy. It covers 592.7 square miles and has at least 40,531 residents as of 2020.
The judicial system of Wyoming County includes its Supreme Court, County Court, Family Court, Surrogate's Court, and various Town and Village Courts. The Supreme Court handles a range of civil and criminal matters. Some of the cases under its purview include felonies, civil disputes exceeding $25,000, divorces, annulments, tax-related disputes, and domestic violence cases connected to divorce or separation. The County Court is responsible for hearing civil cases involving amounts under $25,000. It also hears eviction cases, foreclosures, real estate matters, and misdemeanors. The Family Court handles matters related to juvenile delinquency, child custody and support, child protection cases, and other domestic relations matters. The Surrogate's Court hears probate cases, such as matters involving the interpretation of wills and the appointment of guardians. Town and Village Courts handle minor local issues, including violations of ordinances, traffic offenses, and small claims disputes involving amounts under $3,000.
Public court records are official documents that capture the details of legal proceedings conducted in Wyoming County. These records typically include information such as case filings, docket numbers, evidence presented by the parties, and the court's final judgment. The office of the Wyoming County Clerk of Courts is in charge of court records. This office has the mandate to process, keep, and provide access to records such as:
- Criminal records
- Civil records
- Family law records
- Adult traffic law records
To obtain court records in Wyoming County, interested persons may contact the Clerk's Office via email or visit the office in person at:
143 N Main Street
Suite 104
Warsaw, NY 14569
Phone: (585) 786-8810
Note that requesters may incur certain fees when obtaining court records in Wyoming County. For example, obtaining uncertified copies of court records costs $0.50 per page. If the requester desires the court record to be certified, an additional $5.00 fee will apply.
