Access Westchester County Warrant Records
Westchester County warrant records are managed by the Sheriff's Office, the Department of Public Safety, and the court system in White Plains, New York. The county handles a high volume of criminal cases and processes several types of warrants including arrest warrants, bench warrants, search warrants, and family court warrants. You can search for warrant information by contacting the Westchester County warrant search resources or by calling the Sheriff's Office Warrant Division directly. Active warrants are generally not considered public records while they remain unexecuted, but you can still make inquiries through the proper channels.
Westchester County Warrant Records Overview
Westchester County Sheriff Warrants
The Westchester County Sheriff's Office Warrant Division can be reached at (914) 995-4650. This division tracks and serves all active warrants in the county. The Sheriff's Office works with local police departments across Westchester's many cities, towns, and villages to find and arrest people with outstanding warrants. The county has a large population, which means a high number of warrants cycle through the system at any given time.
The Westchester County Department of Public Safety is at 1 Saw Mill River Parkway, Hawthorne, NY 10532. Call them at (914) 864-7700. This department provides police services in areas of the county that do not have their own local police force. They also assist with warrant execution when needed. Between the Sheriff's Office and the Department of Public Safety, Westchester County has two major law enforcement agencies handling warrant work.
Active warrants are generally not considered public records while they remain unexecuted. Under New York Public Officers Law section 87(2)(e), records may be withheld if disclosure would interfere with law enforcement investigations or judicial proceedings. This means you may not be able to get full details about an active warrant through a FOIL request. Once a warrant is executed, the related records may become accessible through court filings, though some information may be redacted for privacy.
Westchester County Court Warrant Records
Westchester County Supreme and County Court is at 111 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., White Plains, NY 10601. Call (914) 824-5100. The Westchester County Criminal Court Clerk can be reached at (914) 824-5300. These courts handle felony and misdemeanor cases and issue arrest warrants, bench warrants, and search warrants.
Westchester County courts issue several types of warrants. Arrest warrants are issued when probable cause exists that someone has committed a crime, authorized under CPL 120.10, and require judicial approval based on sworn information or an indictment. Bench warrants are issued when someone fails to appear for a scheduled court date, authorized under CPL 530.70. Search warrants authorize law enforcement to search specific locations for evidence and must describe with particularity the place to be searched and items to be seized.
The county also handles civil warrants, family court warrants, and material witness warrants. Arrest warrants remain active indefinitely until executed or withdrawn. They do not expire with the passage of time. Search warrants must typically be executed within 10 days of issuance and expire automatically if not executed within that timeframe. Per CPL 690.45, search warrant applications and supporting documents may remain sealed at the discretion of the issuing judge.
Westchester County Clerk Records
The Westchester County Clerk's Office is at 110 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., White Plains, NY 10601. Call (914) 995-3070. The County Clerk maintains records of civil warrants and can provide information about certain types of warrants that have been filed with the office. You can visit in person during business hours or submit a FOIL request for specific records.
The New York State Unified Court System WebCrims database provides limited information about criminal cases, including some warrant information for cases already in the system. This tool does not show all active warrants, but it can help you find case details if you have a defendant name. The Office of Court Administration accepts FOIL requests for certain administrative records from the court system.
Federal Warrants in Westchester County
Federal warrants in Westchester County can be checked through the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York. The federal courthouse is at 300 Quarropas Street, White Plains, NY 10601. Call (914) 390-4000. Federal warrants are separate from state warrants and are handled by federal law enforcement agencies like the FBI and U.S. Marshals Service.
If you believe there may be a federal warrant, you need to contact the federal court or a federal agency directly. The Westchester County Sheriff's Office and local police do not handle federal warrants, though they may assist federal agents in executing them within the county.
Westchester County Warrant Search Tools
The Westchester County warrant search page provides detailed information about how warrants work in the county and where to look for records.
This resource covers the different types of warrants issued in Westchester County, the legal framework under New York law, and the steps you can take to search for warrant records. It explains that active warrants are generally not public and that verification must go through law enforcement or the courts.
The DCJS Criminal History Record Review page is the state-level source for requesting your own criminal history, which may include warrant data from Westchester County.
DCJS is the central repository for criminal history records in New York. You need to submit fingerprints to get your own record. Executive Law Article 35 gives DCJS this authority.
Warrant Laws in Westchester County
New York's Freedom of Information Law governs public access to warrant records. Active warrants are generally not accessible to the public. Once executed, warrants may become available through court records with some limitations. The Clean Slate Act, effective November 2024, allows automatic sealing of certain conviction records after waiting periods. Some older Westchester County warrant records tied to sealed convictions may no longer be accessible.
Note: Arrest warrants in Westchester County remain active indefinitely until executed or withdrawn by the court.
Cities in Westchester County
Westchester County has several cities and towns with their own police departments and courts. White Plains is the county seat and home to the main courthouse. Many cities handle their own warrant matters through local police and city courts before they reach the county level.
- Yonkers - Largest city in the county
- New Rochelle
- Mount Vernon
- White Plains - County seat
- Greenburgh
Nearby County Warrant Records
Westchester County is just north of New York City and borders several other counties. If a warrant was issued in a neighboring county, you need to check with that county's Sheriff's Office or court system.