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  • How are motions filed in the Criminal Term?

    Contact the Special Term Office at the above address, 3rd floor or call 631-852-2130.

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  • How can I get a certificate of Disposition for my case?

    A certificate of disposition cost $5.00 and may be obtained in person at the above address, Criminal Office 2nd Floor. To obtain a Certificate of Disposition by mail, send a U.S. Postal money order or a bank check in the amount of $5.00 made payable to Suffolk County Court. 

    Send it to: 
    Suffolk County Court 
    210 Center Drive Riverhead, NY 11901 
    Attn: Criminal Office 

    Please include the indictment number, Defendant’s name, and a return address. Allow 7 to 10 business days for a response.

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  • How can I obtain information about a criminal case or review a file?

    If the case was in the last 3 years contact the Criminal Office at the above address, 2nd floor or call 631-852-1461. 

    If the case is older than 3 years contact the County Clerk’s Office at 631-852-2000. They are located at 310 Center Dr, Riverhead, NY 11901.

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  • How do I get a copy of the transcript of my court appearance?

    Contact the Senior Court Reporters at 631-852-2151. When requesting a copy of the transcript or minutes, you should have the defendant’s name, Indictment number or Superior Court Information (SCI) number, Court Part, name of the Judge and date of the proceeding.

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  • How do I get an attorney appointed by the court?

    Make an application to the Judge hearing your case.

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  • How do I obtain a record of my criminal history?

    Criminal history searches are done through the Office of Court Administration. This search is for New York State only. You can contact them at the following webpage, address, or phone number. 

    New York State Office of Court Administration
    Office of Administrative Services
    Criminal History Search
    25 Beaver Street Room 840
    New York, NY 10004
    Tel # 212-428-2943

    Criminal History Record Search website

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  • How to apply for the Return of my Firearms?

    If your firearms were seized due to a Criminal or Family court Order of Protection which has now expired (under CPL 530.14 and FCA 842-a). Please contact the Special Term Office at 631-852-2130 or [email protected].

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  • Is there a way to contact the court via email?

    Public Inquires can be made to the Criminal Office regarding case information at [email protected]. 

    Public Inquires can be made to the Special Term Office regarding Motions, applications, ERPOs, and Appeals at [email protected].

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  • What is a Certificate of Relief from Civil Disabilities and how can I get one?

    A Certificate of Relief from Disabilities (CRD) is a way to remove Collateral Consequences of a criminal conviction. 

    You may apply to the State Parole Board (if you are on parole) or the court where you were sentenced for a certificate. See Applying to Court for a Certificate of Relief from Civil Disabilities and use the Application by an Eligible Offender for Certificate of Relief From Disabilities (UCS-DPCA-52) Form.

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  • When do I get my bail money back?

    If cash bail was posted, a check is generated by the Suffolk County Comptroller 6-8 weeks after the disposition of the case. If you do not receive a check in 8 weeks you can contact the Suffolk County Comptroller at (631) 853-5040. If a bail bond was posted a certificate of disposition is needed and submitted to the bail bondsman. Certificates of disposition are available from the Criminal Office.

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