Greece Civil Court Records
Greece civil court records are managed through the Monroe County court system and the Greece Town Court. The town is a suburb of Rochester in Monroe County with about 96,000 residents. Civil cases from Greece fall under the 7th Judicial District. The Monroe County Clerk at 39 W. Main Street in Rochester keeps records for Supreme Court and County Court filings. The Greece Town Court at 4 Vince Tofany Boulevard handles smaller civil matters. You can search for court records online using the state's free portals or visit the county clerk's office in person. Both online and in-person options are available to the public.
Greece Overview
Greece Town Court and Civil Cases
The Greece Town Court is at Town Hall, 4 Vince Tofany Boulevard, Greece, NY 14612. You can reach the court at (585) 227-3110 or by fax at (585) 227-7637. The court handles civil matters up to $3,000 and small claims in that range. It also covers local ordinance violations, building code enforcement, zoning violations, noise complaints, dog control issues, and traffic infractions.
This is a Justice Court that operates under the Uniform Justice Court Act. It is not a court of record. Proceedings are not automatically recorded by a stenographer. If you want to appeal a decision from Greece Town Court, the appeal goes to Monroe County Court. The case gets heard all over again there. The court typically meets on scheduled weekdays, and you can pay fines and fees at Town Hall.
Bigger civil cases go to the Monroe County Supreme Court at the Hall of Justice, 99 Exchange Blvd in Rochester. The Supreme Court handles cases with no dollar limit. The Monroe County Clerk's court filings page explains that the Clerk's Office is where civil action files are maintained. Index numbers are assigned for $210. All filed instruments must bear original signatures. The Clerk keeps court orders, affidavits, summons, and complaints. Federal, city, and town court proceedings are not filed with the County Clerk.
How to Search Greece Civil Court Records
The WebCivil Supreme portal is the main way to search for civil Supreme Court cases filed in Monroe County. Search by party name, index number, or attorney name. The tool covers both pending and closed cases and shows docket entries and case status.
The Monroe County Records Search Portal run by County Clerk Jamie Romeo offers another search option. You can search as a guest or create an account. Records from the 1970s to present are available. The system covers both land records and court records.
The Monroe County Clerk's court filings page gives details on how to file and search for civil court records. Copies of records are $0.65 per page with a $1.30 minimum charge. The search fee is $5 for every two years searched if you don't have the index number.
The Monroe County courts directory page provides contact information for the Greece Town Court and other town courts in the county. Use this resource to find the right court for your civil matter.
For in-person searches, the Monroe County Clerk is at 39 W. Main Street, Room 105, Rochester, NY 14614. Hours are Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. You can search by phone at (585) 753-1600. The office accepts cash, checks, Visa, and MasterCard. Certified copies cost $5 for up to four pages, then $1.25 per additional page.
Public Access to Greece Civil Court Records
Civil court records from Greece are public under Judiciary Law Section 255. Court records are not subject to FOIL because Public Officers Law Section 86 excludes the judiciary. You make your request to the Clerk of the Court or the County Clerk, not through a FOIL request.
Some records have restrictions. Matrimonial files are sealed under Domestic Relations Law Section 235. Family Court records are confidential per Family Court Act Section 166. A judge can seal any civil case file under 22 NYCRR Section 216.1 with written good cause. Sealed criminal records under CPL Section 160.50 are not disclosed to the public. Only felony convictions are filed with the Monroe County Clerk's Office. Town court proceedings are not filed there.
Note: Town court records for Greece are kept at the town court itself, not at the Monroe County Clerk's office.
Monroe County Civil Court Records
Greece is in Monroe County. Major civil cases go through the Monroe County Supreme Court at the Hall of Justice in Rochester. The County Clerk's office in Rochester keeps the records. For the full range of records and access options, visit the county page.
View Monroe County Civil Court Records
Nearby qualifying cities include Rochester and Irondequoit, both in Monroe County. These cities share the same county court system for major civil filings.