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  • What information is required when conducting a criminal history record search (CHRS)?
  • How does OCA’s Criminal History Record Search program work?
  • How can I submit a CHRS request to OCA?
  • How many counties are included in the New York Statewide search?
  • What kind of information is included in the statewide search?
  • Why does OCA not provide information on violations and infractions?
  • Can courts request additional fees from customers who are pursuing incomplete case information reported via the CHRS program?
  • How far back are cases searched in each respective county?
  • How often are cases updated?
  • Is there a web site with court addresses and phone numbers?
  • What is the CHRS turnaround time for results?
  • How are dual or hyphenated surnames processed through the CHRS program?
  • How are surnames appearing with an apostrophe processed through the CHRS program?
  • How are names appearing with a suffix (e.g., Jr., III) processed through the CHRS program?
  • Are Town and Village courts criminal disposition data included in the NYS Statewide search?
  • Are the CHRS results provided by the Office of Court Administration certified?
  • What days of the year is the NYS Office of Court Administration’s CHRS Unit closed for business?