Ulster County Warrant Records
Ulster County warrant records are maintained by the Sheriff's Office and the court system based in Kingston, New York. The county handles a range of warrant types including arrest warrants, bench warrants, and search warrants through its local courts. You can search for warrant information by contacting the Ulster County Sheriff's Office or the County Clerk. Records related to criminal cases are filed at the courthouse and can be accessed through a FOIL request or an in-person visit during business hours. The District Attorney's office also plays a role in warrant-related matters.
Ulster County Warrant Records Overview
Ulster County Sheriff Warrant Records
The Ulster County Sheriff's Office handles warrant records for the county. Sheriff Juan Figueroa leads the office. The Ulster County Law Enforcement Center is at 380 Boulevard, Kingston, NY 12401. You can call them at 845-338-3640 or send a fax to 845-331-2810. Email is also an option at sheriff@co.ulster.ny.us.
The Sheriff's Office tracks active arrest warrants, bench warrants, and other court orders across the county. When a warrant is issued by a local court, the Sheriff's Office is responsible for finding and arresting the person named in it. You can ask about warrant status by calling during business hours or showing up with a valid photo ID. The office enters warrant data into the state system, so other law enforcement agencies across New York can see active Ulster County warrants. If someone with an outstanding Ulster County warrant gets stopped anywhere in the state, that officer will know about it.
Under Criminal Procedure Law Article 120, a warrant of arrest can be served at any hour of the day or night. The arresting officer must inform the person that a warrant has been issued. If the person asks, the officer has to show the warrant or provide a copy as soon as possible after the arrest.
Ulster County Court Warrant Records
Ulster County Court handles felony criminal cases and issues arrest warrants and search warrants for serious offenses. The court is in Kingston. Bench warrants get issued when a person fails to show up for a scheduled appearance. The court clerk maintains records of all warrants issued by the judges and can provide information during business hours.
Kingston City Court handles misdemeanors, violations, and preliminary hearings for felonies that start in the city. This court also issues bench warrants for missed court dates. Other town and village courts throughout Ulster County handle local cases and can issue their own warrants. If you need to check on a warrant from any of these courts, call the court clerk's office.
District Attorney Emmanuel C. Nneji was elected in November 2023 and took office in January 2024. The DA's office is at 15 Joys Lane in Kingston and can be reached at 845-340-3280. The District Attorney is the chief law enforcement officer of the county with powers set forth in County Law section 700. The DA's office works with the Sheriff's Office and local police to build cases that lead to arrest warrants.
Ulster County Clerk Records
The Ulster County Clerk's Office is at the Ulster County Office Building, 244 Fair Street, Kingston, New York 12401. Taylor Bruck was elected as the 46th Ulster County Clerk in 2025. The office handles the Recording and Filing Department, the Department of Motor Vehicles, and the Records Management Program.
You can search land and court records, view maps, download forms, and research the Archives databases through the Clerk's website. For court records that may contain warrant information, you can visit in person or submit a FOIL request. Call the Recording department at 845-340-3288 or Records Management at 845-340-3415. Email the office at countyclerk@co.ulster.ny.us. Under New York's Freedom of Information Law, government records are presumed accessible unless they fall under a specific exemption. The county must respond within five business days of getting a written request.
Ulster County Warrant Search Tools
The Ulster County Clerk's website provides online access to land records, court records, maps, and forms for public use.
The site lets you search records, make DMV appointments, and access the Archives databases. This is a good starting point for finding court records that may include warrant information.
The Ulster County Sheriff's Office website provides contact information and details about law enforcement services in the county.
The Sheriff's site lists phone numbers, addresses, and division information. You can find details about the Records Division and how to submit warrant inquiries through the office.
Warrant Laws in Ulster County
Arrest warrants in New York come from CPL 120.80. They can be served any day at any time. Bench warrants fall under CPL 530.70 and get issued for failing to appear in court. Search warrants are covered by CPL Article 690 and need probable cause plus a judge's approval.
Once a warrant is served in Ulster County, the officer must bring the defendant before the local criminal court without unnecessary delay. The defendant has the right to make a phone call. Records related to sealed cases are protected under CPL 160.50 and CPL 160.55. The Clean Slate Act, effective November 2024, allows automatic sealing of certain records after waiting periods.
Note: Active warrants in Ulster County do not expire and remain in effect until the person is arrested or a judge recalls the warrant.
Nearby County Warrant Records
Ulster County borders several other counties in the Hudson Valley region. If a warrant was issued in a neighboring county, you will need to contact that county's Sheriff's Office or court.