Access White Plains Arrest Records
White Plains arrest records are kept by the White Plains Police Department. The city is the county seat of Westchester County, which means both city and county courts operate here. This page covers how to get arrest records, what court resources are available, and where to find county-level data.
White Plains Overview
White Plains Police Department
The White Plains Police Department is at 77 South Lexington Avenue, White Plains, NY 10601. Non-emergency calls go to (914) 422-6111. The Records Division number is (914) 422-6108. The fax is (914) 422-6104. Email for records is pddatamanagement@cityofwhiteplains.com. The city website is at cityofwhiteplains.com.
The Records Division handles all FOIL requests for police records. This covers incident reports, arrest records, and accident reports. The Data Management Unit processes these requests and maintains all police department records. FOIL requests should be in writing and include the date, location, and names of the people involved. The fee is $0.25 per page for copies.
Accident reports are usually ready within 5 to 10 business days after the incident. Fingerprinting services are available by appointment through the Records Division. You need a valid ID. The department keeps computerized records for all incidents and arrests in the city.
The police must respond to FOIL requests within five business days. They will either provide the records, deny the request with a written reason, or send an acknowledgment letter with an expected completion date. If denied, you can appeal in writing within 30 days.
The image above shows the White Plains city website where police records request information is available.
White Plains City Clerk
The City Clerk is at 255 Main Street, White Plains, NY 10601. Phone is (914) 422-1227. Hours are Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The City Clerk serves as the Records Access Officer for city FOIL requests not related to police records.
The clerk's office issues marriage licenses ($40 fee, 24-hour waiting period, both parties must appear with valid ID), maintains birth and death records for events in White Plains, and issues dog licenses, business permits, and handicapped parking permits. The City Clerk also keeps City Council minutes, ordinances, and official archives.
The City Archivist, Elaine Massena, can be reached at (914) 422-1450 for historical record inquiries. The White Plains Public Library at 100 Martine Avenue also maintains a local history collection with additional city records.
White Plains City Court
White Plains City Court is at 77 South Lexington Avenue, White Plains, NY 10601, in the same building as the police department. Phone is (914) 422-6200. Hours are Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
The court handles misdemeanor criminal cases, traffic violations, parking tickets, small claims up to $3,000, and code violations. Arraignments and Desk Appearance Tickets are processed on scheduled dates. Traffic ticket payments can be made in person, by mail, or online. Small claims defendants must live or work in White Plains for the court to have jurisdiction.
Court records can be accessed through the Court Clerk's office. Fees apply for copies and certified documents. Public defenders are available for qualifying defendants in criminal cases.
For online case lookups, WebCrims shows pending criminal cases with future court dates. It is free and requires at least three letters of the last name and two of the first.
Westchester County Resources
Because White Plains is the county seat of Westchester County, many county offices are located right in the city. The Westchester County Clerk is at the Richard J. Daronco Courthouse, 110 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd, White Plains, NY 10601, phone (914) 995-3080. The clerk maintains county court records and land records. Their online records search goes back to 1690.
The Westchester County District Attorney is at 111 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd, White Plains, NY 10601, phone (914) 995-3000. The DA handles all felony prosecutions in the county. The Westchester County Department of Correction is at 10 Woods Road, Valhalla, NY 10595, phone (914) 231-1000.
Felony cases from White Plains go to Westchester County Court, which sits in the Daronco Courthouse. The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York also has a White Plains Division at 300 Quarropas Street for federal cases.
State Criminal History
The Division of Criminal Justice Services handles official state criminal history records. Submit fingerprints at an IdentoGO location. The cost is $50 to $65. Results come by mail in 7 to 10 business days.
The Criminal History Record Search through the Office of Court Administration costs $95 per name and covers all 62 counties. Only exact name and date of birth matches appear. Sealed records are excluded from both searches.
Sealing Records
Dismissals and acquittals seal automatically under CPL section 160.50. Convictions can be sealed under CPL section 160.59 with no more than two total (one felony max) and 10 years since sentence completion. The Clean Slate Act (effective November 16, 2024) adds automatic sealing: 3 years for misdemeanors, 8 years for felonies. Sex offenses and violent felonies are excluded.
Sex Offender Registry
The NYS Sex Offender Registry is free to search. Level 2 and Level 3 offenders show online. Search by name, county, or ZIP code. For Level 1 offenders, contact local police. Call 1-800-262-3257 for phone lookups during business hours.
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.