Find Criminal History in Livingston County
Livingston County criminal history records are held by the Sheriff's Office and County Clerk, both based in Geneseo. The Sheriff handles arrest records and incident reports throughout the county. The Clerk keeps felony court files and criminal case dispositions for the Supreme and County Courts. You can check pending cases for free using the state WebCrims tool. A broader statewide criminal history search is also available through the New York State Office of Court Administration for $95. This page covers how to access criminal history records in Livingston County.
Livingston County Overview
Livingston County Criminal Records Offices
The Livingston County Sheriff's Office is at 4 Court Street, Geneseo, NY 14454. The Sheriff provides patrol, criminal investigations, and jail operations for the county. Arrest records and incident reports are available through written FOIL requests to the office. Call (585) 243-7100 for the main line. The office serves all towns and villages in Livingston County.
The Livingston County Clerk's Office is at 1 County Courthouse, Geneseo, NY 14454, phone (585) 243-7010. The Clerk maintains court records from the Supreme and County Courts, including felony criminal case files. If you need a certified copy of a criminal disposition, this is where you go. You can inspect records in person at no charge. Copies cost $0.25 per page, with certified copies running more. Hours are Monday through Friday during standard business hours.
| Sheriff's Office | 4 Court Street, Geneseo, NY 14454 Phone: (585) 243-7100 |
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| County Clerk | 1 County Courthouse, Geneseo, NY 14454 Phone: (585) 243-7010 |
| County Court | 1 County Courthouse, Geneseo, NY 14454 Phone: (585) 243-7020 |
The DCJS state portal, shown below, is the source for certified statewide criminal history records and serves all New York counties including Livingston.
DCJS provides two record types: unsuppressed (full history including sealed records) and suppressed (excludes sealed and dismissed charges). Access requires fingerprinting.
Search Livingston County Criminal Records
There are several ways to look for criminal history in Livingston County. Free online tools cover active cases. In-person courthouse visits let you inspect full files and get same-day copies.
WebCrims, part of the eCourts system, is a free public tool for searching pending criminal cases in Livingston County courts. You can search by case number, defendant name, or court date. No account is needed. Terminals at the courthouse let you do the same search on-site at no cost. This tool only covers pending cases that have future court dates. Closed cases do not appear here.
The OCA Criminal History Record Search covers court records in all 62 New York counties. The fee is $95 per search. You submit online or by mail with the person's full name and date of birth. Results show open cases and convictions. Sealed records are excluded. Keep in mind results depend on an exact name and date of birth match.
The Division of Criminal Justice Services maintains the fingerprint-based criminal history repository. These records are not public. You must submit fingerprints through IdentoGo to get your own record. New York residents pay $14.25, and out-of-state residents pay $44.25. The full personal review costs about $60.75. FOIL does not apply to DCJS records.
Note: Livingston County is in the 7th Judicial District. Court records and case searches follow the same procedures used across western New York counties in that district.
Livingston County Courts and Records Access
Livingston County Court sits at 1 County Courthouse in Geneseo. It handles felony criminal cases and major civil matters. Town and village courts throughout the county deal with misdemeanors, traffic violations, and local matters. If you are not sure which court has a case, WebCrims is the fastest way to check.
For copies of case records, you go to the County Clerk at (585) 243-7010. Standard copies are $0.25 per page. Certified copies cost $5.00 for the first four pages plus $1.25 for each page after that. If you don't have the index number, there is a search fee per two-year period. The Clerk can tell you the exact fees when you call or visit.
The Sex Offender Registry is run by DCJS under the Sex Offender Registration Act, which took effect January 21, 1996. Level 2 and Level 3 offenders are searchable online. For Level 1 offenders, call 800-262-3257 with the person's name and one identifier. Livingston County residents are listed in the registry just like those in other New York counties.
The DOCCS Incarcerated Lookup is a free state tool that covers people in state custody from 1982 through now. Search by name or Department Identification Number to see conviction charges, sentence data, and release information. This is separate from local jail records held by the Sheriff.
FOIL and Record Requests in Livingston County
New York's Freedom of Information Law, in Public Officers Law Article 6, gives you the right to request records from government agencies. Agencies must acknowledge your request within 5 business days. They then have 20 business days to provide the records or explain why there is a delay.
To get arrest records from the Livingston County Sheriff, send a written FOIL request to 4 Court Street, Geneseo, NY 14454, or call (585) 243-7100. For court records, the County Clerk handles those at (585) 243-7010. DCJS records are exempt from FOIL and require a formal fingerprint-based review. Active investigation files are also typically exempt. Paper copies cost $0.25 per page. Electronic records are sent by email when available.
Sealing Criminal Records in Livingston County
Under CPL 160.50, New York law fully seals criminal records when a case ends in favor of the defendant. This covers dismissals, acquittals, and adjournments in contemplation of dismissal under CPL 170.55. CPL 160.55 allows partial sealing when a charge is reduced to a violation. These protections apply across all New York counties, including Livingston.
The Clean Slate Act became law November 16, 2024. It will bring automatic sealing of eligible convictions once OCA builds the system, which may take up to three years. Sex crimes and non-drug Class A felonies will not be eligible. Until that system goes live, DCJS records may still show convictions that could later be sealed. Livingston County residents seeking help with sealing can look into legal aid resources in the Finger Lakes and western New York region.
Nearby Counties
Livingston County is bordered by several counties in western and central New York. Check the location of an arrest or case filing to confirm which county handles the records.