Yonkers Warrant Records Search

Yonkers warrant records are handled by the Westchester County Sheriff's Office, the Yonkers Police Department, and the courts that serve this large city just north of New York City. As the fourth largest city in the state, Yonkers has its own city court and police force, but warrant enforcement ties into the broader Westchester County system. You can look up active arrest warrants, bench warrants, and search warrants through county and city resources. This page covers where to search and what steps to take.

Where to Find Yonkers Warrant Records

Yonkers falls under Westchester County for warrant matters. The Westchester County warrant search guide explains how the system works. Active warrants in Westchester are not public records while they stay unserved. This protects ongoing cases and the safety of law enforcement. Once a warrant is served, the records may become part of the public court file.

The Westchester County Sheriff's Office Warrant Division can be reached at (914) 995-4650. The Westchester County Criminal Court Clerk is at (914) 824-5300. The Westchester County Department of Public Safety is at 1 Saw Mill River Parkway, Hawthorne, NY 10532, phone (914) 864-7700. These are the main contacts for checking warrant status in the Yonkers area.

Yonkers also has its own police department, which handles a lot of the day-to-day warrant service within city limits. The Yonkers Police Department works with the Westchester County Sheriff on cases that cross city and county lines. Yonkers City Court issues bench warrants for missed court dates on local cases, and those get served by local or county officers.

Yonkers City Resources for Warrant Records

The City of Yonkers is led by Mayor Mike Spano. The city has a long history of being a center for new ideas, from Elisha Otis testing the safety elevator here in 1854 to today's growing film and television industry. But when it comes to warrants and court records, the practical details matter more than the history.

The Yonkers city website provides access to city services, government information, and community updates for Yonkers residents.

Yonkers City Court handles misdemeanor cases, violations, and housing matters. The court can issue bench warrants for anyone who misses a scheduled date. For felony cases, the Westchester County Court in White Plains takes over. The County Court is at 111 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., White Plains, NY 10601, phone (914) 824-5100.

The Westchester County Clerk's Office at 110 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., White Plains, NY 10601, phone (914) 995-3070, keeps records of civil warrants and other court documents. The NYS Courts WebCrims tool can show some criminal case info, but it does not display active warrants or sealed cases. For a full check, call the Sheriff's Office or the court clerk.

Types of Warrants in Yonkers

Westchester County courts and law enforcement issue several types of warrants that affect Yonkers. Arrest warrants under CPL 120.10 come from a judge when probable cause exists. They stay active with no end date. Bench warrants under CPL 530.70 get filed for missed court dates. Search warrants under CPL Article 690 must be used within ten days.

Under CPL 120.80, arrest warrants can be served any day, any hour. Other warrant types in the Yonkers area include civil warrants, family court warrants, and material witness warrants. Each has its own rules. The Westchester County Sheriff's Office handles most of the execution work, with help from the Yonkers Police Department and the County Department of Public Safety.

• Arrest warrants do not expire and remain active until served
• Bench warrants stay open until the person comes to court
• Search warrants expire after ten days if not executed
• Material witness warrants can be issued to secure testimony
• Westchester County Sheriff Warrant Division at (914) 995-4650

Yonkers Warrant Records and FOIL

The Freedom of Information Law covers access to warrant records in Yonkers. Active warrants are held back under Public Officers Law 87(2)(e). Served warrants become part of the court file and can be requested through FOIL. Under CPL 690.45, search warrant applications may stay sealed at the judge's choice. The agency must respond to FOIL requests in five business days.

The DCJS criminal history system is fingerprint based and not public. Send in your own prints to get your record. Call 518-457-9847. Under CPL 160.50, arrests that end without conviction get sealed. For Yonkers residents, the Westchester County Clerk or the Yonkers City Court Clerk is the best first stop for case-specific questions about warrant records.

Nearby Cities with Warrant Records

Other Westchester County cities and nearby areas have warrant records pages.