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Tompkins County, New York — Public Records

Use this page to find court records, arrest records, and other public records in Tompkins County.

⚡ At a Glance

  • County Clerk: Tompkins County Courthouse, New York — Contact the clerk
  • Sheriff: Tompkins County Sheriff's Office, New
  • Online search: WebCivil Supreme — NY Courts
  • County seat: New, New York
How to use this page: Pick a section below.

Start here: Choose the type of record you need below.

What You Can Find Here

⚖️ Court case records
🔍 Sheriff arrest records and jail information
🏛️ Local court records
📋 Property and vital records contacts
What you will need:
  • Full name of the person or business
  • Case number, if you have one
  • Approximate date or location of the record

Court Records

The Tompkins County County Clerk maintains records for cases filed in local courts. Office: Tompkins County Courthouse, New York.

OfficeDetails
County ClerkTompkins County Courthouse, New York
PhoneContact the clerk
Online SearchWebCivil Supreme — NY Courts
⚖️ WebCivil Supreme — NY Courts 🏛️ New York Judiciary

Use the link above or call Contact the clerk.

Arrest Records

Arrest records in Tompkins County come from the arresting agency. The Tompkins County Sheriff's Office operates the county jail in New.

AgencyLocation
Tompkins County Sheriff's OfficeNew, New York
🔍 NYS DCJS — Criminal History 📋 NYS DCJS

Contact the Tompkins County Sheriff for local arrest records.

Other Public Records

Tompkins County maintains other public records through county offices in New.

How to Request Records

In person: Visit Tompkins County Courthouse, New. Bring valid ID.

Online: Use WebCivil Supreme — NY Courts.

By mail: Submit a request under New York's public records law. Call Contact the clerk.

About Tompkins County

Tompkins County is in New York, county seat: New.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is the Tompkins County courthouse?
Tompkins County Courthouse, New York. Call Contact the clerk.
Can I look up arrests online?
Contact the Sheriff in New or use NYS DCJS — Criminal History.
How do I get a court record?
Search at WebCivil Supreme — NY Courts or call Contact the clerk.
What courts does Tompkins County have?
Local trial courts as part of the New York court system.
Is there a fee?
Many online searches are free. Certified copies may require a fee.
What this page does not show: Not all records are available online.

This page is a guide. All information comes from government sources.

Last updated: April 15, 2026