New York gets a C.
Fastest FOIL clock on paper. Slowest in practice. Albany writes the rules; nobody backs them up.
Live data · checked just now
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Sources checked
- → https://www.dos.ny.gov/coog/ [LIVE · HTTP 206 · 2026-05-12 14:00 UTC]
- → https://iapps.courts.state.ny.us/webcrim_attorney/Login [LIVE · HTTP 200 · 2026-05-12 14:00 UTC]
- → https://nysdoccslookup.doccs.ny.gov/ [LIVE · HTTP 206 · 2026-05-12 14:00 UTC]
- → https://www.criminaljustice.ny.gov/SomsSUBDirectory/search_index.jsp [LIVE · HTTP 200 · 2026-05-12 14:00 UTC]
Method: Live source health verified against official government portals at the timestamp shown. Grade computed from a six-criterion rubric (records access, fees, turnaround, e-filing, mugshot policy, body-cam release). Full Watchdog report →
Currently Wanted by the FBI
Active federal cases for the NY region. Data: api.fbi.gov (refreshed every 6 hours).
Source: FBI.gov · Wanted
Children Missing From New York
Active cases from the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children. Refreshed every 6 hours.
Source: NCMEC · National Center for Missing & Exploited Children · If you have information, call 1-800-THE-LOST (1-800-843-5678).
Recent New York Court Cases
Most recent New York court filings indexed in the Open Public Records database. Each case links to a public-record summary with docket details and parties.
| Docket | Parties | Indexed |
|---|---|---|
| Criminal5:19-cr-00382-2 | USA v. Saffold et al | 04/05/2021 |
| Criminal3:09-cr-00612-1 | USA v. Soriano | 04/05/2021 |
| Civil5:20-cv-01198 | Walters v. MedBest Medical Management, Inc. | 04/05/2021 |
| Civil5:21-cv-00169 | Lynn-Ford v. Shores et al | 04/05/2021 |
| Criminal3:21-cr-00061-1 | USA v. Allen | 04/05/2021 |
| Civil5:21-cv-00368 | McLeod v. Commissioner of Social Security | 04/05/2021 |
| Civil6:21-cv-00385 | Guzman v. Commissioner of Social Security | 04/05/2021 |
| Civil5:21-cv-00343 | Garner, et al v. Exelon Generation Corporation, LLC, et al | 04/05/2021 |
| Civil5:21-cv-00343 | Garner, et al v. Exelon Generation Corporation, LLC, et al | 04/05/2021 |
| Civil3:20-cv-00782 | Cosens v. Saul | 04/05/2021 |
| Civil5:20-cv-01497 | Johnston, M.D. M.P.H. et al v. City of Syracuse et al | 04/05/2021 |
| Civil5:20-cv-01497 | Johnston, M.D. M.P.H. et al v. City of Syracuse et al | 04/05/2021 |
New York public records law
Records held by Schuylerville city offices, the Saratoga County Sheriff, and the Saratoga County courts are subject to the New York Freedom of Information Law (FOIL) (N.Y. Pub. Off. Law § 84).
Where to file a records request in Schuylerville
Police records: file with the Schuylerville Police Department or via the Saratoga County Sheriff for unincorporated areas.
Court records: Saratoga County courts handle criminal, civil, family, and probate matters.
Booking and inmate records: Saratoga County Sheriff publishes a public inmate roster including booking photos and charges.
Common Questions
Answers verified against official agency websites and state statutes.
How can I find out if someone has an outstanding warrant in Corinth? ▼
Corinth, NY (Saratoga County) outstanding warrant check: Saratoga County Sheriff (https://www.saratogacountyny.gov/departments/sheriffs-office/) — call records section. Corinth Police if village has its own; otherwise NY State Police Troop G covers. Statewide: NY State Unified Court System eCourts (https://iapps.courts.state.ny.us/webcrim_attorney/Login) free name search shows pending criminal cases including warrant info. Federal: U.S. Marshals (https://www.usmarshals.gov/wanted), FBI Wanted (https://www.fbi.gov/wanted). Statute CPL §120 governs warrants (https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/laws/CPL/A120). NY POL §87 (FOIL). Always confirm with court clerk before approaching.
How do I look up a court case in New York? ▼
To look up a court case in New York, the NY Courts eCourts portals provide free name and case-number searches: WebCriminal at https://iapps.courts.state.ny.us/webcrim_attorney/ (criminal cases), WebCivil at https://iapps.courts.state.ny.us/webcivil/ (civil/Supreme Court), WebHousing at https://iapps.courts.state.ny.us/webhousing/ (NYC housing), WebSurrogate at https://iapps.courts.state.ny.us/surrogateweb/ (probate/estates), and WebFamily at https://iapps.courts.state.ny.us/webfamily/. City Courts and Town/Village Courts (justice courts) outside NYC may not be searchable online; contact the local court directly. NY Public Officers Law §84 (FOIL) governs disclosure. Sealed/expunged cases are excluded. Sources: NY Courts (https://www.nycourts.gov/), NY UCS (https://ww2.nycourts.gov/courts/).
I am considering moving to the Pines of Perinton but have heard that there are frequent police calls there. I am 72 and use a walker, so this is a concern. Is this something I should investigate? ▼
For police call frequency at the Pines of Perinton (Fairport, NY in Monroe County), file a NY Freedom of Information Law (FOIL) request with the Monroe County Sheriff's Office at https://www.monroecounty.gov/sheriff or the Fairport Police Department, listing the address (e.g., '95 Whittier Lane' if relevant) and a date range. Computer-Aided Dispatch (CAD) records typically include date, time, type of call, and disposition. Some agencies post incident maps online at https://www.crimemapping.com/. NY Public Officers Law §84 governs disclosure; CAD records are generally public, though personal information may be redacted. Sources: Monroe County Sheriff (https://www.monroecounty.gov/sheriff), CrimeMapping (https://www.crimemapping.com/).
How do I find a probated will in Lynbrook? ▼
To find a probated will in Lynbrook, NY (Nassau County), contact the Nassau County Surrogate's Court at 262 Old Country Road, Mineola, NY 11501 (516-493-3700). Once a will is admitted to probate it becomes a public court record under SCPA §2507. The Nassau County Surrogate's Court online case search is at https://iapps.courts.state.ny.us/surrogateweb/. Certified copies cost $0.25 per page; certified copies $6 each. NY Public Officers Law §84 (FOIL) governs disclosure. For pre-1900 wills, contact the New York State Archives at https://www.archives.nysed.gov/. Sources: NY Surrogate's Court Nassau (https://www.nycourts.gov/courts/10jd/surrogates/Nassau/), NYS Archives (https://www.archives.nysed.gov/).
What was the last sale price of a specific house? ▼
To find the last sale price of a specific house in Wappingers Falls, NY (Dutchess County), use the Dutchess County Real Property Tax Service Agency at https://gis.dutchessny.gov/ for parcel-based ownership and last-sale data. The NYS Office of Real Property Tax Services at https://www.tax.ny.gov/research/property/sales/ publishes sales by county. Online services like Zillow, Redfin, and Realtor.com aggregate from public records. The Dutchess County Clerk at https://www.dutchessny.gov/Departments/County-Clerk records actual deed transfers with sale prices (transfer tax, RP-5217 form). NY Public Officers Law §84 (FOIL) makes deeds and sales public. Sources: Dutchess County (https://www.dutchessny.gov/), NYS Tax Sales (https://www.tax.ny.gov/research/property/sales/).
Where do recent arrests show up in New York? ▼
For recent arrests in New York State, the NYPD arrest data for NYC is at https://www.nyc.gov/site/nypd/, with daily arrest summaries published at https://www.nyc.gov/site/nypd/stats/reports-analysis/. Other major cities have their own (Buffalo, Rochester, Syracuse, Albany). Counties outside NYC use sheriff offices and town/village police. The NY Division of Criminal Justice Services at https://www.criminaljustice.ny.gov/ provides statewide criminal history (subject's own record via IdentoGO, $63 + $14.25 FBI). The NY DOCCS inmate locator at https://nysdoccslookup.doccs.ny.gov/ shows current state-prison detainees. Court charges tied to arrests are at https://iapps.courts.state.ny.us/webcrim_attorney/. NY Public Officers Law §84 (FOIL) governs disclosure. Sources: NYPD (https://www.nyc.gov/site/nypd/), NY DCJS (https://www.criminaljustice.ny.gov/).