WebCrims for Suffolk County is a free online lookup run by the New York State Unified Court System that shows upcoming court appearance dates, the court and part where a case will be heard, and the current status of criminal cases, including those in Suffolk County’s District Court and County Court. You don’t need an account or a login. Open the WebCrims page on the Unified Court System’s website, pick a search method, and enter what you know.1New York State Unified Court System. WebCrims Attorney Welcome
Suffolk County’s own court site confirms that future case information and dates can be pulled through WebCrims by defendant name or docket number, or by viewing the full list of cases scheduled on a given date.2NYCOURTS.GOV. Suffolk District Court Criminal and Traffic Division The tool is free and works from any browser.
Three Ways to Search
WebCrims gives you three entry points, and the one you choose depends on what you already have in hand.1New York State Unified Court System. WebCrims Attorney Welcome
- Case Identifier. If you have a docket number or summons number from paperwork, this is the fastest route and avoids ambiguity entirely.
- Defendant Name. You can search by a person’s first and last name or by a corporation’s name. Common names return long result lists, so any additional detail you can add helps narrow things down.
- Court Calendar. You can generate a full calendar for a specific court part or judge in Supreme Court or County Court. This is the view attorneys use when they need to see everything scheduled before a particular judge on a given day.
If you’re searching by name, start with the docket number whenever you have it. A query for a common name across the state’s criminal courts can produce pages of results; a case number eliminates that noise. When you don’t have the number, narrowing to Suffolk County helps, and so does trying alternate spellings or a middle name if the first attempt turns up nothing.
What You’ll See in the Results
For each case with a future appearance, WebCrims displays the type of case, the date it was recorded, scheduled appearance dates and times, and a general status indicator showing whether the matter is ongoing, adjourned, or dismissed.3New York State Unified Court System. WebCrims Information for the 9th Judicial District That’s enough to tell you when and where to show up and whether the case is still active.
It is not a full case-file viewer. You won’t find complaints, motions, court orders, detailed charge descriptions, or sentencing information. The platform isn’t built for deep research into cases that have already concluded, and resolved matters with no future dates may not appear at all. For documents or certified records, you’ll need to go through the court clerk.
Why a Case Might Not Appear
If a search returns nothing, there are a few likely explanations beyond a typo. The case may already be closed with no future dates on the calendar. Or the records may have been sealed, which removes them from public systems like WebCrims.
New York law seals records in several circumstances. When a criminal case ends in the defendant’s favor through dismissal, acquittal, or other favorable termination, the court clerk must seal all official records of the arrest and prosecution, and those records can’t be released to any person or public or private agency.4New York State Senate. New York Code CPL 160.50 – Order Upon Termination of Criminal Action in Favor of the Accused When a case ends in conviction for a non-criminal violation or traffic infraction, such as disorderly conduct or most traffic tickets, records are also placed under seal and removed from public access, with impaired-driving violations as the main exception.5New York State Senate. New York Code CPL 160.55 – Order Upon Termination of Criminal Action by Conviction for a Noncriminal Offense
New York’s Clean Slate Act, effective November 16, 2024, adds automatic sealing for many convictions. Most misdemeanor convictions become eligible for automatic sealing three years after sentencing or release from incarceration, whichever is later. Felony convictions become eligible after eight years. The person must have no pending criminal cases and must not be on probation, parole, or post-release supervision. Sex offenses and non-drug-related Class A felonies such as murder are excluded.6New York State Unified Court System. New York State Clean Slate Act
If you believe your own case should be sealed but it’s still showing up on a records check, the court system has a process for correcting records that still appear on a RAP sheet from the Division of Criminal Justice Services.7NY CourtHelp. Criminal Records Correcting a Mistake
Get Email Alerts for Upcoming Appearances
If you’re following an active case, you don’t have to keep refreshing WebCrims. The court system runs a free companion service called eTrack that sends email notifications when a case you’re following has activity, including criminal cases.8New York State Unified Court System. eTrack User Guide
The most useful feature is the appearance reminder. Alerts can be set to arrive 1, 7, 15, or 30 days before a scheduled court date. You can add multiple email addresses to your account and adjust how and when notifications arrive. For a defendant who can’t afford to miss a date, or an attorney juggling dozens of cases, it turns a lookup tool into a real tracking system.
When You Need an Official Document
WebCrims won’t produce a certified record. If an employer, immigration lawyer, licensing board, or other legal proceeding needs proof of how a case ended, you’ll need a Certificate of Disposition from the court clerk.
By Mail
Suffolk County accepts mail requests. Send a $5.00 money order or check payable to the Suffolk County Clerk along with the defendant’s name, date of birth, and a self-addressed stamped return envelope. Include whatever else you have, such as the file number, approximate arrest date, or known aliases. Mail to: Attn: Criminal Court Actions, 310 Center Drive, Riverhead, NY 11901.9Suffolk County Government. Criminal Frequently Asked Questions
In Person
You can also complete the UCS-CODR form and bring it to the clerk. Defendants need photo ID; anyone requesting on a defendant’s behalf needs written authorization from the defendant. Courts outside New York City charge $5.00 per certificate.10New York State Unified Court System. Criminal Certificate of Disposition Request Form UCS-CODR The Suffolk County Court criminal office is at the Cromarty Court Complex, 210 Center Drive, Riverhead, NY 11901, open Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Call 631-852-1462 before visiting if you have questions.11NYCOURTS.GOV. Suffolk County Court
WebCrims Is Not for Filing Documents
One point worth being clear about: WebCrims is a lookup tool only. You cannot file motions, briefs, or any other legal papers through it. Electronic filing in New York courts goes through a separate system called NYSCEF, which handles filings with the County Clerk and the appropriate court.12New York State Unified Court System. NYSCEF Home Page
For anything past basic scheduling and status, WebCrims is a starting point rather than a destination. Official documents, detailed charge information, and certified dispositions all require contacting the court clerk’s office. The Suffolk County Court criminal office at 631-852-1462 can point you to the right process if you’re not sure which one applies.11NYCOURTS.GOV. Suffolk County Court