YONKERS PUBLIC RECORDS

What Are Yonkers City Public Records?

Following the New York Freedom of Information Law, any information that a state or local agency creates, uses, stores, or reproduces is a public record, excluding those the law restricts from public disclosure. Yonkers City public records may take handwritten, typewritten, or even digital format. The law prohibits portions of public records from open view if:

• Public viewership would constitute an invasion of personal privacy;
• Public access would interfere with ongoing contract awards or union negotiations;
• Public access would interfere with a current law enforcement investigation or court proceeding;
• Public access would expose a confidential law enforcement informant;
• Public access would reveal secret investigative techniques or procedures;
• The record is an unfinished draft.

Yonkers City Crime Statistics

The Yonkers City Police Department keeps records of all crimes and arrests in the city and provides annual statistics online. According to a 2018 report, Yonkers City recorded 706 violent crimes and 1,771 property crimes throughout the year. With a population of 202,827 residents, the crime rate was 348.08 per 100,000 persons. A breakdown of property crimes revealed 1,344 cases of larceny-theft, 270 burglaries, 157 vehicular thefts, and six arson cases. Meanwhile, a closer look at violent crimes revealed one murder, thirty-one rape arrests, 213 robberies, and 461 aggravated assault cases.

Yonkers City’s 2018 crime rate was 13.39% lower than the previous year. In 2017, with a crime rate of 401.88 per 100,000 persons, local law enforcement in Yonkers City recorded 810 violent crimes and 1,771 property crimes. Further analysis also showed eight murders, 36 rape cases, 271 robberies, and 495 aggravated assault cases. Larceny-theft was the most recurrent property crime with 1,481 recorded incidents. Also, among the reported property crimes were 360 burglaries, 182 vehicular thefts, and 15 arson cases.

Are Yonkers City Criminal Records Public?

Not all Yonkers City criminal records are available for public viewership, and access varies according to the specific custodian. For example, the New York State Office of Court Administration (OCA) allows anybody to search for another person’s criminal history records. However, the New York Division of Criminal Justice Services only permits eligible parties to request criminal records using its records review system. Qualified parties include the record subject and certain law enforcement agencies, and the division provides them with suppressed and unsuppressed criminal records upon request. Similarly, anyone with a Yonkers City arrest record may visit the Yonkers Police Department’s Office to request a copy.

City of Yonkers Police
104 South Broadway
Yonkers, NY 10701
Phone: (914) 377-7900

How to Obtain Yonkers City Police Reports and Arrest Records?

The Yonkers City Police Department’s Records Unit manages all official Yonkers City police reports and makes them available to interested and eligible parties. It provides accidents from 2010 to the present and makes them available through an online third-party provider. To obtain accident reports, requesters must provide the following information:

• The last names of the parties involved;
• The accident date in the following format- MM/DD/YYYY;
• The report number in an eight-digit format

If the report is immediately available, the information will appear immediately. If not immediately available, the requester must provide an email address to receive an update when the record becomes available.

Eligible individuals (whose names appear on the record) may request non-motor vehicle accident police reports from the Records Unit in person or by mail. The Unit charges a $2 non-refundable fee for searches. Requesters must include the following information:

• The incident number;
• The incident’s date;
• The location of the incident;
• The type of incident.;

The Records Unit is open Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and closed on holidays. Anyone who wishes to pick up a police report on behalf of someone else must provide a notarized letter of consent from the record holder and valid government-issued identification.

Yonkers Police Department
Records Unit
Cacace Justice Center
104 South Broadway,
Second Floor,
Yonkers, NY 10701

For mail-in requests, applicants must thoroughly describe the desired record, attach a replica of valid government-issued identification, the $2 search fee, and a self-addressed stamped envelope. Mail the request to:

Yonkers Police Department
Records Unit
104 South Broadway
Yonkers, NY 10701

How to Find Sex Offender Information in Yonkers City?

Interested persons may obtain Yonkers City sex offender information from the New York Public Registry of Sex Offenders, which the New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services makes publicly available. New York State classifies sex offenders into risk levels, from levels one through three, and a court judge assigns risk levels to each offender. Users of the public sex offenders registry will find details of levels two and three sex offenders only and may search for sex offenders by last name, county, or zip code.

Individuals that require level one sex offender’s information may call the DCJS on (800) 262-3257 anytime from Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. For swift service, requesters must provide the following information:

• The offender’s name;
• The offender’s address;
• Date of birth;
• Driver’s license number, or
• Social security number.

How to Find Yonkers City Inmate Records?

The Westchester County Department of Corrections maintains records of all individuals arrested and incarcerated in Yonkers City and other Westchester County cities. It makes these records available on its Westchester Inmate Lookup page. Individuals looking for Yonkers City inmate records may search this repository by first or last name and decide whether to accept exact or partial matches. Researchers may also include a date of birth. Positive results will show the inmate’s full name, birth date, booking number, custody status, and booking date.

How Do I Visit an Inmate in Yonkers City Jail?

The Yonkers City Jail is a short-term detention center that houses inmates awaiting trial and those serving sentences shorter than twelve months. The Detention Services Division operates the facility and allows inmates to receive visitors every day from 8:00 a.m - 3:00 p.m.

Inmates must register potential visitors on an approved visitation list before they can schedule appointments. Once registered, potential visitors must contact the Detention Services Division before coming to visit. When coming to the City Jail, adults must present a valid form of identification and be subject to a search before entry. Minors may come to the facility in an adult company and may give a valid birth certificate as identification.

Visitors must arrive at the City Jail in comfortable but decent clothing. Visitors may not wear overly tight or provocative clothing or t-shirts bearing lewd or offensive prints. Persons with prior felony records may not visit inmates at the prison. The city jail classifies the following items as contraband:

• Cigarettes;
• Alcohol or other intoxicants;
• Guns, knives, or any other type of weapons;
• Cameras;
• Food.

Court Records

The Yonkers City Court is a part of Westchester County Courts and is responsible for legal proceedings in Yonkers City. It offers city residents access to different Yonkers City court records, including (but not limited to) criminal court records, civil case records, and traffic court records.

Locations of Courts in Yonkers City

Westchester County Family Court - Yonkers
131 Warburton Avenue,
Yonkers, NY 10701
Phone: (914) 831-6555
Fax: (914) 831-6409

Yonkers City Court
Robert W. Cacace Justice Center
100 South Broadway,
Yonkers, NY 10701
Phone: (914) 831-6450
Fax: (914) 377-6395

Are Yonkers City Court Records Public?

According to Section 255 of the New York Judiciary Law, most Yonkers City court records are in the public domain. There are, however, certain exemptions, including:

• Criminal cases in which the accused is exonerated
• Grand jury minutes
• Mental health records
• Probation reports and pre-sentence notes
• Juvenile court records
• Court records that identify sex offense victims
• Defendant criminal history records
• Alcohol and drug treatment records
• Sex offender registry forms
• Adoption records
• Family court records
• Juror records
• Attorney disciplinary proceedings

Can You Look Up a Yonkers City Court Case Online?

The Yonkers City Court does not offer online access to its court records. However, individuals looking for Yonkers City court records may query the New York Unified Court System’s E-filed Case Records Guest Search page. This database provides information for all the courts in New York State, including Yonkers City.

Anyone looking for Yonkers City court records may also look through the Supreme Court Records On-Line Library (SCROLL), which the New York State Supreme Court makes available for public viewership.

How to Obtain Yonkers City Civil Court Case Records

Interested persons may find Yonkers City civil court case records at the Yonkers City Court. To obtain civil case records, requesters may call or visit the court’s civil division on Monday through Friday between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.

Applicants must describe the desired document as accurately as possible and pay the City Court Clerk’s set fee to search and copy civil court case records.

Yonkers City Court
Robert W. Cacace Justice Center
100 South Broadway,
Yonkers, NY 10701
Phone: (914) 831-6920 (Civil Division)

How to Obtain Yonkers City Criminal Court Records

Interested persons may find Yonkers City criminal court records at the Yonkers City Court. To obtain criminal court records, requesters may call or visit the court’s criminal division anytime from Monday through Friday, between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.

Applicants must describe the desired document as accurately as possible and pay the City Court Clerk’s set fee to search and copy criminal court records.

Yonkers City Court
Robert W. Cacace Justice Center
100 South Broadway,
Yonkers, NY 10701
Phone: (914) 831-6930 (Criminal Division)

What Are Yonkers City Vital Records?

Yonkers City vital records are government-generated documents containing recorded details of life events among Yonkers City residents. Yonkers City vital records include birth certificates, marriage certificates, divorce decrees, and death certificates. These records are available at the custodian agent’s offices. Individuals interested in obtaining Yonkers City vital records may query these offices and follow the instructions they provide.

Where and How to Obtain Yonkers City Divorce Records?

The Westchester Supreme Court Clerk maintains divorce records for Yonkers City and the entire Westchester County. It provides certified copies of Yonkers City divorce decrees to eligible persons, including the divorcees, their legal representatives, or anyone with a notarized letter of consent from one of the divorcees.

Eligible persons may request Yonkers City divorce records by visiting the Westchester County Supreme court and providing accurate information about the desired document, such as:

• The divorcee’s names
• The divorce date
• The case file number

Requesters must provide proof of eligibility and pay the required sum. Certified copies of Yonkers City divorce records cost $1.25 per page with a minimum $5 fee and a maximum of $40, payable by cash, check, money order, American Express, Discover, MasterCard, or Visa. If the requester does not know the case file number, the court clerk will charge a $5 search fee.

For mail-in requests, applicants must include a notarized letter with all the desired information and eligibility proof. For payment, applicants must attach a check payable to the "Westchester County Clerk" and write “Not to exceed $40.00” under the check line. The requester must also include a self-addressed stamped envelope for return purposes.

Westchester County Supreme Court
111 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard,
White Plains, NY 10601
Phone: (914) 824-5300
Fax: (914) 824-5873 (Civil)

Where and How to Get Yonker City Marriage Records

The Yonker City Clerk maintains the official marriage register, provides marriage licenses and copies of Yonkers City marriage records from 1881 till date to eligible parties, including:

• The couple;
• The couple’s legal representatives;
• Anyone with a notarized letter of consent from the couple;
• Anyone with a court order to obtain a marriage license copy

To get a Yonkers City marriage certificate, eligible parties may complete an Application for Copy of Marriage License and submit it to the Yonkers City Clerk in person or by mail. Requesters must include photo identification and proof of eligibility and a $10 fee, payable by cash, check, money order, or credit card.

Yonkers City Clerk
40 South Broadway,
Room 107,
Yonkers, NY 10701

The New York State Department of Health also provides copies of Yonkers City marriage records from 1881 to the present date. Eligible parties may obtain copies by completing a Marriage Record Application Form and submitting it to the department in person or by mail. Requesters must include the specified fee ($45 for in-person and $30 for mail-in requests) and a copy of valid government-issued identification.

New York State Department of Health
Vital Records Certification Unit
P.O. Box 2602
Albany, NY 12220-2602

Where and How to Find Yonkers City Birth Records

The Yonker City Clerk provides Yonkers City birth records to eligible parties, including:

• The registrant (above eighteen years old);
• Parents named on the records;
• Anyone with a notarized letter of consent from the registrant or parents;
• Anyone with a court order to obtain a copy

To obtain a Yonkers City birth certificate, eligible parties may complete a Birth Certificate Application Form and submit it to the Yonkers City Clerk in person or by mail. Requesters must include photo identification and proof of eligibility and a $10 fee, payable by cash, check, money order, or credit card.

Yonkers City Clerk
40 South Broadway,
Room 107,
Yonkers, NY 10701

The New York State Department of Health also provides copies of Yonkers City birth records. Eligible parties may obtain copies by completing a Birth Record Application Form and submitting it to the department in person or by mail. Requesters must include the specified fee ($45 for in-person and $30 for mail-in requests) and a copy of valid government-issued identification and send to:

New York State Department of Health
Vital Records Certification Unit
P.O. Box 2602
Albany, NY 12220-2602

Where and How to Find Yonkers City Death Records

The Yonker City Clerk provides Yonkers City death records to eligible parties, including:

• The deceased’s surviving spouse
• The deceased’s parents
• The deceased’s siblings
• Anyone with a notarized letter of consent from the above persons;
• Anyone with a court order to obtain a copy

To obtain a Yonkers City death certificate, eligible parties may complete a Death Certificate Request Form and submit it to the Yonkers City Clerk in person or by mail. Requesters must include photo identification and proof of eligibility and a $10 fee, payable by cash, check, money order, or credit card.

Yonkers City Clerk

40 South Broadway,

Room 107,

Yonkers, NY 10701

The New York State Department of Health also provides copies of Yonkers City death records. Eligible parties may obtain copies by completing a Death Record Request Form and submitting it to the department in person or by mail. Requesters must include the specified fee ($45 for in-person and $30 for mail-in requests) and a copy of valid government-issued identification. Forward requests to:

New York State Department of Health

Vital Records Certification Unit

P.O. Box 2602

Albany, NY 12220-2602