Find Clarkstown Arrest Records
Clarkstown arrest records are kept by the Clarkstown Police Department, which provides law enforcement for the town. The department maintains all arrest reports and incident records. Rockland County courts handle criminal prosecutions for Clarkstown cases. This page covers how to get records, where to look, and what each source offers.
Clarkstown Quick Facts
Clarkstown Police Department
The Clarkstown Police Department handles all law enforcement for the town. You can find information about the department at clarkstown.gov/police. The department creates and maintains arrest reports, incident reports, and accident records for all events within Clarkstown.
To get a copy of a police report, contact the records division. You will need the date of the incident, names of those involved, and any case or report number you have. Reports connected to open investigations may be withheld until the case is resolved. If you are named on the report, you can generally get a copy in person with valid ID.
For people not named on a report, a FOIL request is the standard path. The department's records staff can tell you what you need to submit and how long it will take.
Filing a FOIL Request
FOIL gives you the legal right to request government records in New York. For Clarkstown police records, submit your FOIL request to the police department. For other town records, the town clerk serves as the Records Access Officer.
Your request should include your full name, contact information, a description of what you are looking for, and your preferred format. The standard fee is $0.25 per page for copies up to 9x14 inches, as set by Public Officers Law. The department must respond within five business days. They will either provide the records, deny access with a written reason, or give a date when you can expect an answer.
If your request is denied, you have 30 days to appeal. The appeal goes to the designated appeals officer. If the appeal is also denied, you can challenge the decision in court under Article 78. New York's Committee on Open Government can also provide guidance on whether records should be disclosed.
Rockland County Courts
Criminal cases from Clarkstown go through Rockland County courts. Misdemeanors are heard in the county criminal court. Felony cases that move forward to trial are handled by Rockland County Supreme Court. Clarkstown also has a Town Court that handles traffic violations, town code violations, and some criminal arraignments.
You can look up pending criminal cases with future court dates using WebCrims, the state court system's free online tool. Guest access lets you search by name. Only active cases with future dates show up. Closed cases, sealed records, and warrants are not displayed.
The NYS Office of Court Administration offers a Criminal History Record Search for $95 per name. This covers all 62 New York counties. It only returns exact matches on name and date of birth. Sealed records are excluded.
State Criminal History
The Division of Criminal Justice Services is the only source for official New York State criminal records. DCJS uses fingerprint-based records. Submit prints through an IdentoGO location for $50 to $65. Results come by mail in 7 to 10 business days.
DCJS records are not public records. They cannot be obtained through FOIL. Only the subject of the record, criminal justice agencies, and employers with statutory authority can access them. Third-party background check companies do not have DCJS access.
Rockland County Sheriff
The Rockland County Sheriff's Office operates the county jail and handles civil process. If someone arrested in Clarkstown is sent to county custody, the sheriff's office has information about their status. The Rockland County District Attorney prosecutes felony and some misdemeanor cases from across the county.
NYS Incarcerated Person Lookup
For people sentenced to state prison, the NYS DOCCS Incarcerated Person Locator is the tool to use. Search by name or DIN number. Results show facility, earliest release date, and other details. This does not cover county jails or local lockups.
Record Sealing
Dismissals and acquittals are sealed automatically under CPL 160.50. For conviction sealing, CPL 160.59 allows people with no more than two convictions (one felony max) to apply after 10 years. The Clean Slate Act (effective November 16, 2024) will auto-seal eligible misdemeanors after 3 years and felonies after 8 years once the Office of Court Administration finishes setting up the process.
Sex offenses, violent felonies, and Class A felonies cannot be sealed under any of these provisions. The NY Attorney General publishes a guide on sealing eligibility.
Sex Offender Registry
The NYS Sex Offender Registry is free. Search by name, county, ZIP, or proximity to a specific address. Level 2 and Level 3 offenders show up online. Level 1 offenders are not publicly listed. Call 1-800-262-3257 for phone lookups during business hours.
Clarkstown Arrest Record Tips
When you request records from Clarkstown, keep a few things in mind. The town has a large population of over 86,000, so the police department processes many records requests. Be patient and be specific. If you know the report number, that cuts the search time. If you only have a name and rough date, it can take longer.
Rockland County courts sit in New City, which is the county seat and also the main hamlet in Clarkstown. The Rockland County Sheriff's Office is at 55 New Hempstead Road, New City, NY 10956, phone (845) 638-5400. The county clerk is at 1 South Main Street, New City, phone (845) 483-8300. The District Attorney is at the same address, phone (845) 483-5100. Since the county seat is inside Clarkstown, residents can walk to county offices for records requests without leaving town. The Rockland County jail is run by the sheriff and holds people awaiting trial. For inmate information, call the sheriff's office directly. The Transport of Rockland (TOR) bus system also serves Clarkstown if you need public transit to get to any of these offices.
Rockland County
Clarkstown is in Rockland County. The county clerk maintains court records, property records, and other official documents. Rockland County sits just north of the New Jersey border in the lower Hudson Valley.
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