Search Troy Civil Court Records
Troy civil court records are held at the Troy City Court and through the Rensselaer County court system. Troy sits on the east bank of the Hudson River across from Albany and serves as the county seat of Rensselaer County. About 51,000 people live here. The city court handles civil cases up to $15,000, small claims up to $5,000, and landlord-tenant disputes. Bigger civil matters go to the Rensselaer County Supreme Court, which is also in Troy. You can search for records online or visit the courthouse to look through files and get copies of civil court documents.
Troy Overview
Troy City Court Civil Cases
The Troy City Court is on the 5th floor of City Hall at 433 River Street, Troy, NY 12180. The phone number is 518-270-4051. Hours are Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The court has jurisdiction over civil matters up to $15,000, small claims up to $5,000, landlord-tenant disputes, misdemeanor criminal cases, traffic violations, and preliminary felony hearings.
Troy City Court is a court of record. It keeps verbatim transcripts. Civil court records include all filings, motions, orders, and judgments tied to each case. The court follows the NYS Uniform City Court Act. Judge Matthew Turner handles civil matters. Judges Chris Maier and Jill Kehn take the criminal side. Small claims and landlord-tenant matters are set on regular schedules.
Fine payments are accepted at the court. Records are available through the court clerk's office during business hours.
Rensselaer County Civil Court Records for Troy
Civil cases above $15,000 from Troy go to the Rensselaer County Supreme Court at 80 Second Street in Troy. The county clerk maintains records for both the Supreme Court and County Court. Phone: 518-270-4080. The clerk's office keeps standard copies at $0.65 per page. Records follow NYS Unified Court System retention schedules.
The 3rd Judicial District covers Rensselaer County along with Albany, Columbia, Greene, Schoharie, Sullivan, and Ulster counties. The Rensselaer County Courthouse at 80 Second Street houses the Supreme Court, County Court, and Surrogate's Court. Family Court is at 1099 2nd Street in Troy. The county has 16 town and village courts in addition to the Troy and Rensselaer city courts.
WebCrims handles criminal case lookups for the county. NYSCEF covers electronically filed civil cases. E-filing is mandatory for most civil case types at the Supreme Court level. The county clerk also serves as the filing office for new civil actions. An index number from the clerk is needed to start a case.
| City Court | 433 River Street, 5th Floor, Troy, NY 12180 |
|---|---|
| Phone | 518-270-4051 |
| County Courthouse | 80 Second Street, Troy, NY 12180 |
| Clerk Phone | 518-270-4080 |
Finding Troy Civil Court Records
For Troy City Court records, contact the court clerk at 518-270-4051. You can inspect civil case files in person during business hours at no charge. Copy fees apply. For transcripts, that request goes through the court reporter.
For county-level records, the WebCivil Supreme portal lets you search Supreme Court civil cases by party name or index number for free. NYSCEF shows documents for e-filed cases. Both tools cover Rensselaer County cases. The NY CourtHelp site explains how to make records requests from any New York court.
Under New York Judiciary Law Section 255, most civil court records are open to anyone. Sealed or confidential files are restricted. In-person inspection at the county clerk's office is free. Standard copies cost $0.65 per page. Certified copies carry an extra fee.
Note: The Rensselaer County Surrogate's Court at 80 Second Street handles estate and probate matters separately from the civil court system.
Troy Civil Court Records Online Resources
The screenshot below shows the NYS Unified Court System page, which provides information on court records access across the state, including Troy and Rensselaer County.
That page covers the general process for getting civil court records, what fees to expect, and how to handle sealed or restricted files. It applies to all courts in the NYS Unified Court System. The Rensselaer County Clerk's office also has online search tools for land records and court filings.
The CourtHelp service gives free phone and web guidance for people who need help understanding the records process. Virtual court services are available for some matters in the 3rd Judicial District. The chief clerk is Lisa Foley.
Nearby Cities and Rensselaer County
Troy is part of the Capital District. Albany is right across the river. Schenectady is about 20 miles west. Colonie is nearby in Albany County. Each city has its own courts for local matters, with larger civil cases going to their respective county Supreme Courts.
For all Rensselaer County civil court details, visit the county page.