Mount Vernon Arrest Records
Mount Vernon arrest records are maintained by the Mount Vernon Police Department in Westchester County. The city runs its own police force that handles patrol, investigations, and records for all arrests within city limits. Below you will find the steps to request records, court information, and county-level resources.
Mount Vernon Overview
Mount Vernon Police Department
The Mount Vernon Police Department is at 2 Roosevelt Square North, Mount Vernon, NY 10550. The non-emergency number is (914) 665-2500. The department runs around the clock and covers all law enforcement in the city. Their website is at mountvernonny.gov.
The Support Services Division handles records requests. Their service window is on the first floor and is open Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. You can ask for police reports and accident reports at this window. Some reports may need a formal FOIL request, which goes through the Law Department instead.
To file a FOIL request, send it to the City of Mount Vernon Law Department at City Hall. The phone number for the Law Department is (914) 665-2366. Put your request in writing. Include your name, contact info, the date of the incident, the name of the person involved, and any report numbers you have. They must respond within five business days under Public Officers Law section 89(3).
Copy fees are $0.25 per page. That rate is set by state law and applies to all city departments. If a request takes more than two hours of staff time, there may be extra charges.
The department has a Detective Division at (914) 665-2510, an Internal Affairs unit at (914) 665-2599, and a Parking Bureau at (914) 665-2323. For anonymous tips, text "MVPD" and your tip to 847411.
Mount Vernon City Clerk
The City Clerk is at City Hall, 2 Roosevelt Square, Mount Vernon, NY 10550. Phone is (914) 665-2300. The office is open Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The City Clerk serves as the Records Access Officer for the city and processes FOIL requests for non-police city records.
The clerk's office keeps vital records like birth and death certificates and marriage licenses for events that happened in Mount Vernon. They also issue dog licenses, business licenses, and other permits. The City Clerk is the clerk to the City Council and maintains all official city records and archives.
The screenshot above shows the Mount Vernon official website where you can find police department contact information and records request details.
Mount Vernon City Court
Mount Vernon City Court is at 2 Roosevelt Square North, Mount Vernon, NY 10550. The court handles misdemeanors, violations, infractions, and traffic tickets for the city. It also hears small claims up to $3,000 and city code violations. Felony cases start here with an arraignment but move to Westchester County Court for trial.
Court records can be requested from the court clerk's office or through a written request. Traffic tickets must be answered by the date on the ticket. You can plead guilty by mail or plead not guilty and get a court date. Fines are paid in person during business hours or by mail.
For pending criminal cases with future court dates, you can search WebCrims online. This free tool from the state court system lets you look up cases by name. It only shows open cases with future dates. Closed cases, warrants, and sealed records do not appear.
Westchester County Records
Mount Vernon falls under Westchester County for county-level services. The Westchester County Clerk is at 110 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd, White Plains, NY 10601. Phone is (914) 995-3080. The county clerk keeps court records, land records, and business filings for the whole county.
The Westchester County District Attorney handles felony prosecutions. The DA's office is at 111 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd, White Plains, NY 10601, phone (914) 995-3000. If someone from Mount Vernon is charged with a felony, the case will be prosecuted by this office.
The Westchester County Department of Correction runs the county jail at 10 Woods Road, Valhalla, NY 10595. For inmate information, call (914) 231-1000. The jail holds people awaiting trial and those serving short sentences.
State Criminal History Search
The Division of Criminal Justice Services is the only source for official state criminal history records. These are fingerprint-based records. You submit prints at an IdentoGO location for about $50 to $65. Results arrive by mail in 7 to 10 business days.
The NYS Office of Court Administration also runs a name-based Criminal History Record Search for $95 per name. This covers all 62 counties but only finds exact matches on name and date of birth. Sealed records do not show.
Sealing Arrest Records
Under CPL section 160.50, arrests that end in dismissal, acquittal, or a non-criminal outcome get sealed automatically. No paperwork needed for those. For convictions, CPL section 160.59 allows sealing of up to two convictions (no more than one felony) if at least 10 years have passed since the sentence ended. Sex offenses and violent felonies cannot be sealed.
The Clean Slate Act took effect November 16, 2024. It will automatically seal eligible convictions. Misdemeanors get sealed after 3 years. Felonies get sealed after 8 years. The NY Attorney General's office has a guide on the sealing process.
Sex Offender Registry
The NYS Sex Offender Registry is free to search online. Level 2 and Level 3 offenders appear in the public database. You can search by name, county, or ZIP code. Level 1 offenders are not listed online but may be available through local police. Call 1-800-262-3257 for phone lookups.
Nearby Qualifying Cities
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State Search Tools for Arrest Records
The Division of Criminal Justice Services is the only source for official New York State rap sheets. You must submit fingerprints through IdentoGO to get your own record. The cost runs $50 to $65. Results arrive by mail in 7 to 10 business days. No other agency or third party can provide the official state record. DCJS records are not available through FOIL requests.
The Criminal History Record Search costs $95 and covers all 62 New York counties. It matches on exact name and date of birth only. The DOCCS Inmate Lookup is free and shows people in state prison with live data. For pending cases, WebCrims lets you search as a guest at no cost. The Sex Offender Registry is free and searchable by name, county, or ZIP code.
Under CPL Section 160.50, arrests ending in dismissal or acquittal are sealed automatically. The Clean Slate Act seals eligible misdemeanor convictions after three years and felonies after eight years. Sex offenses and Class A felonies cannot be sealed. Marijuana convictions under Penal Law Sections 221.05 through 221.40 are expunged under the Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act and will not show on any search.