Online Case Search
The online option for Suffolk County case search is available here. This is the link that will give you access to the court minutes.
In-Person Case Search
If you need in-depth information about a judicial matter, your best option would be to launch an ‘in person’ case search with one of the tribunals or the clerk of the court’s office.
Using Court Dockets Number for Search
Ideally, suppose you have some information on the legal matter that you are investigating such as the Suffolk County court docket number assigned to it. In that case, the inquiry can be conducted through the tribunal in which the matter was fought out.
Criminal Case Searches
If it is a criminal matter that you are inquiring about, you will also be asked to provide the name of the defendant and his birth date.
Civil Court Documents
If you are after civil court documents, these can also be sought from the Supreme Court.
When to Connect with the Municipal Court
For civil cases under dispute below $15,000, you will have to connect with the Municipal Court.
Suffolk County Clerk of Court’s Office
If you are averse to the prospect of running from one court to the other, you could always try the Suffolk County Clerk of Court’s office.
Visiting Hours and Locations
Clerk of Court’s Department
The clerk of the court’s department can be visited at 310 Center Dr, Riverhead, NY 11901-3392 from 9 AM to 5 PM.
Supreme Court
The Supreme Court also works out of the same location.
Municipal Tribunal
For the Municipal tribunal, you will have to drive down to N County Complex Bldg 158, Veteran’s Memorial Highway, Hauppauge, NY 11788-0099.