Oswego County, NY Public Records

Jurisdiction: Misdemeanor, Traffic, Small Claims up to $3,000
Office Closed until further notice.

Jurisdiction: Felony, Civil
Restricted Records: No sealed, youthful offender or divorce records released
The clerk's office files the records and maintains court proceedings including criminal and civil cases. Countywide search requests for these records made to the County Clerk are processed in the manner described below.

Jurisdiction: Civil
This court does not hold closed civil case records; they are held by the County Clerk's office. See that listing for a countywide search. Also see the OCA for certain statewide searches.

Jurisdiction: Felony
This court does not hold closed felony case records; they are held by the County Clerk's office. See that listing for a countywide search. Also see the OCA for statewide searches including online.

Jurisdiction: Misdemeanor, Civil Actions under $15,000, Eviction, Small Claims, Traffic
Restricted Records: No sealed or youthful offender records released

Jurisdiction: Misdemeanor, Civil Actions under $15,000, Eviction, Small Claims, Traffic
Restricted Records: No sealed, expunged, adoption, sex offense, juvenile or mental health records released

Jurisdiction: Probate
A county search of the probate court index by mail for 25-year search is $30.00 fee, all years is $90.00. Access online with registration at www.nycourts.gov/courts/5jd/onondaga/surrogate/onbase.shtml but records are not all inclusive