Chenango County, NY Courts and Public Records
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Court records for Chenango County, New York, are kept by the county court clerk. The court name, main address, phone number, judicial officers, and online search details for this county are not listed on this page. For those details, check the official New York State courts website, NewYorkCourts.org.
How to Search Chenango County Court Records
Have the person's full name, the case number if you know it, and approximate dates ready before you search.
Online
Go to NewYorkCourts.org to find the current statewide search options.
Check which case types the online search covers before you search.
Confirm any fees on the official site, since they are not listed here.
Best for: Quick checks when you know a name
In Person
Go to the county court clerk's office for Chenango County.
Bring the case number and party names if you have them.
Ask the clerk which division handles your case type.
Best for: Records and copies not available online
By Phone
Call the county court clerk's office to confirm which records are available.
Confirm the clerk's phone number on NewYorkCourts.org before you call.
Ask which records can be requested by mail or email.
Best for: Confirming a request before you visit
Search by Name on NewYorkCourts.org
Go to NewYorkCourts.org and enter a full name.
Search across record types without a case number.
Confirm results with the court, since they are not official court records.
Best for: Finding leads without a case number
Chenango County Court Statistics (CY 2024)
Chenango County's Supreme, County, Family and Surrogate's courts had 2,242 filings and 2,113 dispositions in CY 2024. Supreme Court civil and criminal figures are reported for the county, and the family law, probate, mental health and juvenile rows are estimated (~) from upstate (outside New York City) per-resident rates.
~2,242
Total filings in CY 2024
~2,113
Total dispositions in CY 2024
~747
Filings per judicial position (3 estimated positions)
~+0.6%
Change in total filings vs CY 2023
| Metric | CY 2024 | CY 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Filings | ~2,242 | ~2,228 | ~+0.6% |
| Total Dispositions | ~2,113 | ~2,102 | ~+0.5% |
| Criminal Filings | 158 | 132 | +19.7% |
| Civil Filings | 225 | 223 | +0.9% |
| Family Law Filings | ~1,365 | ~1,387 | ~-1.6% |
| Probate Filings | ~398 | ~398 | ~+0.0% |
| Mental Health Filings | ~67 | ~58 | ~+15.5% |
| Juvenile Filings | ~29 | ~30 | ~-3.3% |
| Authorized Judicial Positions | ~3 | ~3 | ~0.0% |
Total filings rose 0.6%, and criminal filings moved the most (+19.7%).
How Have Court Filings Changed in Chenango County?
Total filings in Chenango County rose over the last five years, with dispositions moving differently from filings; the Supreme Court civil and criminal parts are reported figures and the rest are estimates (~).
| Fiscal Year | Total Filings | Total Dispositions | YoY Filing Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| CY 2024 | ~2,242 | ~2,113 | ~+0.6% |
| CY 2023 | ~2,228 | ~2,102 | ~+9.1% |
| CY 2022 | ~2,043 | ~2,178 | ~+9.7% |
| CY 2021 | ~1,862 | ~1,780 | ~+13.9% |
| CY 2020 | ~1,635 | ~1,757 | ~-29.6% |
Filings changed +37.1% between CY 2020 and CY 2024, from 1,635 to 2,242. The largest annual change was -29.6% in CY 2020. The latest change of +0.6% was driven mainly by criminal filings.
What Types of Cases Are Filed in Chenango County?
Family law cases are the largest category in Chenango County, at about 60.9% of filings in CY 2024.
| Case Type | Filings CY 2024 | Share of Total | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Family law | ~1,365 | ~60.9% | ~-1.6% |
| Probate | ~398 | ~17.8% | ~+0.0% |
| Civil | 225 | ~10.0% | +0.9% |
| Criminal | 158 | ~7.0% | +19.7% |
| Mental health | ~67 | ~3.0% | ~+15.5% |
| Juvenile | ~29 | ~1.3% | ~-3.3% |
Criminal filings grew fastest and juvenile filings fell fastest.
How Does Chenango County Compare With New York Overall?
Chenango County accounts for about 0.26% of the 856,215 filings counted statewide in CY 2024 on the same basis.
| Metric | Chenango County | New York | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total filings | ~2,242 | 856,215 | ~0.26% of statewide filings |
| YoY change in filings | ~+0.6% | +2.2% | Below state (estimate) |
| Filings per judicial position | ~747 | ~657 | Above state (estimate) |
| Dispositions per judicial position equivalent | ~704 | ~636 | Above state (estimate) |
| Criminal share of filings | ~7.0% | 3.7% | Above state (estimate) |
| Civil share of filings | ~10.0% | 20.1% | Below state (estimate) |
| Family law share of filings | ~60.9% | 56.8% | Above state (estimate) |
Compared with the state, Chenango County has a higher share of criminal filings and a higher share of family law filings. The county's criminal and civil figures are reported Supreme Court counts, so shares are approximate.
Chenango County Crime Statistics (2025)
These are the crimes reported to the FBI in 2025 by the 7 law enforcement agencies in Chenango County that reported, added together. For the agencies with both years on file, violent crimes fell 58.3% and property crimes fell 67.1% from 2024.
9
Violent crimes in Chenango County, 2025
53
Property crimes in Chenango County, 2025
19.7
Violent crime rate per 100K, Chenango County, 2025
-66.5%
Change in total reported crimes vs 2024 (161 to 54)
| Offense | 2025 | Rate per 100K | 2024 | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 0 | 0.0 | ~0 | ~0.0% |
| Rape | 2 | 4.4 | ~5 | ~-60.0% |
| Robbery | 0 | 0.0 | ~0 | ~0.0% |
| Aggravated assault | 7 | 15.3 | ~17 | ~-58.8% |
| Violent crimes total | 9 | 19.7 | ~22 | ~-59.1% |
| Burglary | 13 | 28.4 | ~40 | ~-67.5% |
| Larceny-theft | 39 | 85.3 | ~118 | ~-66.9% |
| Motor vehicle theft | 1 | 2.2 | ~3 | ~-66.7% |
| Property crimes total | 53 | 115.9 | ~161 | ~-67.1% |
Chenango County's violent crime rate of 19.7 per 100K is below the New York rate of 363.7, and its property crime rate of 115.9 is below the state's 1,542.3.
Chenango County Courthouse Locations
Chenango County court proceedings are held at the Chenango County Court Building. Check your notice or case paperwork to confirm the courthouse assigned to your case before you go.
| Courthouse | Address | Phone | Verified Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chenango County Court Building | 13 Eaton Ave., Norwich, NY 13815 | 607-371-7160 | See location page |
Addresses and phone numbers come from public directory listings and may change, so confirm them with the clerk before you visit.
Which Court Handles Your Case in Chenango County?
In New York, the court that hears a case in Chenango County depends on the case type and where it arose, including Supreme Court, County Court, Family Court, Surrogate's Court, and local Town, Village, and City Courts.
| Your Situation | Go To | Key Details |
|---|---|---|
| Traffic ticket | Town or Village Justice Court, City Court, or the Traffic Violations Bureau | Where the ticket was issued decides the court; the ticket lists it. |
| Parking ticket | The city or village that issued the ticket | Parking tickets are handled by the issuing local agency or parking bureau. |
| Misdemeanor | Local Town, Village, or City Court in Chenango County | Misdemeanors are heard in local criminal courts or County Court. |
| Felony | County Court of Chenango County or Supreme Court | Felony cases begin in local court and proceed to County Court or Supreme Court. |
| DUI | Town, Village, or City Court in Chenango County | DWI misdemeanors are handled locally; felony DWI goes to County Court. |
| Domestic violence | Chenango County Family Court or local criminal court | Family Court handles orders of protection; criminal charges go to criminal court. |
| Civil lawsuit | Chenango County Supreme Court or local civil court | Smaller claims may go to City, Town, or Village courts. |
| Small claims | Town, Village, or City Court in Chenango County | Small claims are heard in the small claims part of the local court. |
| Eviction | City, Town, or Village Court (or Housing Court in New York City) | Landlord-tenant cases are heard by the local court covering the property. |
| Divorce | Chenango County Supreme Court | Divorce is filed with the County Clerk and decided in Supreme Court. |
| Child custody or support | Chenango County Family Court | Supreme Court may decide these issues when they arise within a divorce. |
| Probate or estate | Chenango County Surrogate's Court | Surrogate's Court handles wills and estates. |
| Juvenile case | Chenango County Family Court | Family Court hears juvenile delinquency and related matters. |
| Appeal | Appellate Division or Appellate Term | Federal matters go to the U.S. District Court instead. |
Are Chenango County Court Records Public?
Some court records in Chenango County are open to the public, and some are restricted by law or court order.
Public records
Court records are open to the public unless a law or a court order makes them confidential or sealed.
Restricted or confidential records
Sealed and confidential records are not available without legal authority or a court order. Ask the county court clerk whether a specific record is restricted.
Online access
Online access depends on the case type and the court's current search options at NewYorkCourts.org. Not every document is available online.
In-person access
Visit the county court clerk's office to ask about records that are not available online.
Fees
Fees for copies are set by the court. Ask the clerk for the current amount before you request copies.
How to Search Chenango County Court Records Online
Online case information for Chenango County is split across several New York court systems, so the right tool depends on the case type.
- Identify the case type (criminal, traffic, civil, family, probate, or juvenile).
- Pick the official portal that covers that case type and court.
- Search by party name or case number.
- Review the case details, parties, and listed events.
- Request documents that are not online from the clerk of court.
| Case Type | Where to Search | What You'll Find | Limits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Criminal | New York eCourts | Case and appearance information for many criminal courts; local courts may have separate records. | Not every Town or Village Justice Court is covered; contact the court for missing cases. |
| Traffic | New York eCourts | Ticket and case status where the court participates. | Coverage varies by court; confirm with the local court or Traffic Violations Bureau. |
| Civil | WebCivil Supreme and NYSCEF | Case status and appearances (WebCivil) and filed documents in e-filed cases (NYSCEF). | Not every case is e-filed; NYSCEF documents are only available in participating cases. |
| Small claims | Local Town, Village, or City Court (see New York eCourts) | Limited case information, depending on the court. | Not generally in the statewide portals; contact the local court clerk. |
| Family law | New York eCourts | Limited case status information for Family Court matters. | Many family records are confidential; contact the Family Court clerk. |
| Probate | Surrogate's Court in Chenango County (see New York eCourts) | Limited estate case status information. | Documents are generally obtained from the Surrogate's Court clerk. |
| Juvenile | Not in the general public portal. | Nothing public in the general search. | Juvenile and Family Court records are confidential; contact the court clerk. |
How to Pay Fines & Citations in Chenango County
Ways to pay fines and citations in Chenango County depend on the court and the type of charge, so confirm the current options before you pay.
Check your ticket or court paperwork for payment instructions. Ask the county court clerk which payment methods apply to your traffic citation or criminal fine, such as online, by phone, by mail, or in person.
Parking tickets are handled by the agency that issued them, so confirm how to pay a parking ticket with that agency.
Chenango County Court Records FAQ
How do I search Chenango County court records?
Start at NewYorkCourts.org to find the current search options, and have a full name or case number ready. The county court clerk can help with records that are not available online.
Are Chenango County court records public?
Some records are open to the public, while sealed and confidential records are restricted by law or court order. Confirm access for a specific case with the county court clerk.
How do I find a criminal case in Chenango County?
Search by name or case number through the official search options at NewYorkCourts.org, or ask the county court clerk for help.
How do I find a court date in Chenango County?
Check your ticket, notice, or paperwork for the court date, and confirm it with the county court clerk's office.
How do I pay a traffic ticket in Chenango County?
Check the paperwork for payment instructions, and confirm the current payment methods with the court before you pay.
How many cases are filed in Chenango County each year?
County filing counts are not published on this page. The county's population was 45,715 in 2025, down from 45,793 in 2024.
What is the most common type of case in Chenango County?
County case type counts are not published on this page, so it cannot name the most common case type.
Is crime in Chenango County rising or falling?
County crime counts are not available here. Statewide, reported violent crimes fell 4.3% to 72,747 in 2025 from 76,014 in 2024, and property crimes fell 6.9% to 309,767 from 332,698, as reported to the FBI. These are New York statewide figures, and reporting coverage changed between years.
Courts in the County
Chenango County CourtMore Info
| Address: | 13 Eaton Ave., Norwich, NY, 13815 |
| Phone Number: | 607-337-1457 |
| Fax: | 917-522-3477 |
| Website: | http://ww2.nycourts.gov/courts/6jd/chenango/county.shtml |
Useful Links
- Chenango County Courts - Explore court information for Chenango County, including locations, judges, and court schedules, at the New York State Courts website.
- New York State Unified Court System - Access the official site for the New York State courts, offering resources for court records and legal information.
- NYS eCourts - Sign up for alerts and track cases in New York, including updates and reminders about upcoming court appearances.
- Tenant and Landlord Resources - Learn about landlord-tenant laws, resources for disputes, and court assistance available through New York courts.
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- FamilyKind - Family Court Services - Get support for navigating family court processes, including mediation and parenting classes, available through FamilyKind services.
Table of Contents
- Chenango County, Courts and Public Records
- How to Search Chenango County Court Records
- Chenango County Court Statistics (CY 2024)
- How Have Court Filings Changed in Chenango County?
- What Types of Cases Are Filed in Chenango County?
- How Does Chenango County Compare With New York Overall?
- Chenango County Crime Statistics (2025)
- Chenango County Courthouse Locations
- Which Court Handles Your Case in Chenango County?
- Are Chenango County Court Records Public?
- How to Search Chenango County Court Records Online
- How to Pay Fines & Citations in Chenango County
- Chenango County Court Records FAQ
- Courts in the County
- Useful Links