Yates County Criminal Records
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Yates County public records: common questions
Where to search Yates County records
Yates County, New York court, custody, police, and statewide records are kept in separate systems. Start court research with Official county profile, geography, population, county seat, towns, and villages.
- Court casesOfficial county profile, geography, population, county seat, towns, and villages
- Current custodyConfirm the current jail or detention source with the local agency.
- Statewide recordsUse the New York state-level source described below when available.
- Federal recordsFederal court and custody records are outside county systems and require a separate federal search.
Verified local details
These details were drawn from the official sources linked in this guide. Reconfirm addresses, contacts, schedules, fees, and other time-sensitive details with the responsible agency.
- Yates County is located in New York's Finger Lakes Region and has approximately 338 square miles of land area.
- The official county profile states that Yates County has approximately 24,600 residents, nine towns, and four incorporated villages.
- Penn Yan is identified as the county seat and the largest of the four incorporated villages.
- Seneca Lake forms the county's eastern border, while Canandaigua Lake and Keuka Lake are also identified as major local geographic features.
- Yates County Clerk serves as clerk of the State Supreme and County Courts and maintains court files and other county records.
- The county's 2026 Public Safety Facility information page states that the current jail has 60 beds and is under review for renovation or replacement.
| Record type | Agency or source | Scope | Action | Last checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Court cases | Official county profile, geography, population, county seat, towns, and villages | County or local | Open source | |
| Police and incident records | Official county jail, sheriff authority, and Public Safety Facility project information | County or local | Open source | |
| Court cases | Official New York Courts location and access information for Yates County Supreme, County, Family, and Surrogate's Courts | County or local | Open source | Not yet published |
| Court cases | Yates County official source (yatescountyny.gov) | County or local | Open source |
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This Yates County records guide is organized around the way the information is actually maintained. Begin with the Q&A for the record you need, then use the source map below to confirm a case, custody status, incident report, or statewide search. Yates County is centered on Penn Yan and has 24,547 residents (2025 estimate). Offices and online systems change, so confirm details with the agency before relying on a record.
Quick facts
- County seat or principal locality
- Penn Yan
- County-equivalent identity
- 36-123
- Population
- 24,547 residents (2025 estimate)
- Local detail
- Yates County is located in New York's Finger Lakes Region and has approximately 338 square miles of land area.
- Local detail
- The official county profile states that Yates County has approximately 24,600 residents, nine towns, and four incorporated villages.
- Local detail
- Penn Yan is identified as the county seat and the largest of the four incorporated villages.
- Local detail
- Seneca Lake forms the county's eastern border, while Canandaigua Lake and Keuka Lake are also identified as major local geographic features.
- Local detail
- Yates County Clerk serves as clerk of the State Supreme and County Courts and maintains court files and other county records.
What is specific about this local guide
- Local detail: Yates County is located in New York's Finger Lakes Region and has approximately 338 square miles of land area.
- Local detail: The official county profile states that Yates County has approximately 24,600 residents, nine towns, and four incorporated villages.
- Local detail: Penn Yan is identified as the county seat and the largest of the four incorporated villages.
How do I search Yates County Supreme or County Court records?
For Yates County, start with Official county profile, geography, population, county seat, towns, and villages and Official New York Courts location and access information for Yates County Supreme, County, Family, and Surrogate's Courts, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. How do I search Yates County Supreme or County Court records depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The county's approximate population and 338-square-mile figure are profile-level figures without a clearly stated current census reference date.
How do I access Yates County Family Court or Surrogate's Court information?
For Yates County, start with Official county profile, geography, population, county seat, towns, and villages and Official New York Courts location and access information for Yates County Supreme, County, Family, and Surrogate's Courts, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. How do I access Yates County Family Court or Surrogate's Court information depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The county's approximate population and 338-square-mile figure are profile-level figures without a clearly stated current census reference date.
How do I file a represented Supreme Court case through NYSCEF in Yates County?
For Yates County, start with Official county profile, geography, population, county seat, towns, and villages and Official New York Courts location and access information for Yates County Supreme, County, Family, and Surrogate's Courts, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. How do I file a represented Supreme Court case through NYSCEF in Yates County depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The county's approximate population and 338-square-mile figure are profile-level figures without a clearly stated current census reference date.
How can I search Yates County deeds, mortgages, liens, judgments, or assumed-name records?
For Yates County, start with Official county profile, geography, population, county seat, towns, and villages and Official New York Courts location and access information for Yates County Supreme, County, Family, and Surrogate's Courts, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. How can I search Yates County deeds, mortgages, liens, judgments, or assumed-name records depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The county's approximate population and 338-square-mile figure are profile-level figures without a clearly stated current census reference date.
Where is the Yates County Jail located, and how can I obtain current custody or visitation information?
For Yates County, start with Official county profile, geography, population, county seat, towns, and villages and Official New York Courts location and access information for Yates County Supreme, County, Family, and Surrogate's Courts, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. Where is the Yates County Jail located, and how can I obtain current custody or visitation information depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The county's approximate population and 338-square-mile figure are profile-level figures without a clearly stated current census reference date.
How does the Public Safety Facility renovation or replacement review affect jail operations?
For Yates County, start with Official county profile, geography, population, county seat, towns, and villages and Official New York Courts location and access information for Yates County Supreme, County, Family, and Surrogate's Courts, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. How does the Public Safety Facility renovation or replacement review affect jail operations depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The county's approximate population and 338-square-mile figure are profile-level figures without a clearly stated current census reference date.
Which town or village clerk issues a Yates County marriage, birth, or death certificate?
For Yates County, start with Official county profile, geography, population, county seat, towns, and villages and Official New York Courts location and access information for Yates County Supreme, County, Family, and Surrogate's Courts, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. Which town or village clerk issues a Yates County marriage, birth, or death certificate depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The county's approximate population and 338-square-mile figure are profile-level figures without a clearly stated current census reference date.
Which town or village has jurisdiction over a particular property or local incident in Yates County?
For Yates County, start with Official county profile, geography, population, county seat, towns, and villages and Official New York Courts location and access information for Yates County Supreme, County, Family, and Surrogate's Courts, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. Which town or village has jurisdiction over a particular property or local incident in Yates County depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The county's approximate population and 338-square-mile figure are profile-level figures without a clearly stated current census reference date.
Police, sheriff, and incident records
Request a police or incident record from the sheriff or municipal police agency that created it. The 60-bed jail figure appears in a 2026 facility-planning document and may change during renovation, replacement, or operational updates.
Criminal cases in Yates County
Start with Official New York Courts location and access information for Yates County Supreme, County, Family, and Surrogate's Courts for the official Yates County court path. County: Yates County includes nine towns and four incorporated villages. County government operates countywide, while town and village governments retain local authority within their incorporated boundaries. Court: Yates County Supreme, County, Family, and Surrogate's Courts are located at 415 Liberty Street in Penn Yan and are part of New York's 7th Judicial District.
Jail and custody information for Yates County
For current custody information, start with Official county jail, sheriff authority, and Public Safety Facility project information. The county's approximate population and 338-square-mile figure are profile-level figures without a clearly stated current census reference date.
Municipal and local court records
Municipal and local court coverage is separate from the county trial-court path. Custody: The Yates County Sheriff's Office has authority over the county jail under New York law. The county's Public Safety Facility houses the jail and Sheriff's Office; the county is reviewing the facility's future and reports a current 60-bed capacity. Municipal: The four incorporated villages are Penn Yan, Dundee, Dresden, and Rushville. The nine towns are Barrington, Benton, Italy, Jerusalem, Middlesex, Milo, Potter, Starkey, and Torrey.
Statewide sources for New York records
Statewide New York sources are separate from Yates County local records. Do not treat a statewide search as a complete county docket, jail roster, or police-record database.
Cities covered by local record systems
Penn Yan is the principal locality identified for this guide; incorporated municipalities may use separate courts and police agencies.
Nearby New York records pages
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Official Yates County and New York record sources
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