Search Irondequoit Family Court Records

Irondequoit family court records are filed and kept at the Monroe County Family Court in Rochester. The Town of Irondequoit is in Monroe County, and all family law matters for its residents go through the Hall of Justice at 99 Exchange Boulevard. You can search for case information through the WebFamily online portal or call the court at 585-371-3544. The court runs from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on weekdays. No filing fees apply to family court petitions in New York, making it easy for anyone to start a case regardless of income.

Monroe County Family Court Serving Irondequoit

The Monroe County Family Court is at 99 Exchange Boulevard, Hall of Justice, 3rd Floor, Room 360, Rochester, NY 14614. The phone number is 585-371-3544 and the fax is 585-371-3585. This court serves all of Monroe County, including Irondequoit. The supervising judge is Hon. Stacey M. Romeo.

Monroe County is part of the 7th Judicial District. That district also covers Cayuga, Livingston, Ontario, Seneca, Steuben, Wayne, and Yates Counties. The district office is at 99 Exchange Boulevard, Hall of Justice, M Floor, Room 161, Rochester, NY 14614, and can be reached at 585-371-3266. Forms and procedures are the same across all counties in the district, so if you have dealt with family court in any of these other counties, the process will look familiar.

Monroe County accounts for about 3.76% of New York State's total population, with close to 752,000 residents. Rochester is the county seat. Up to 55,000 new cases get filed at the county courts each year. The family court handles a big chunk of that caseload. The court has a Children's Center daycare on site at the Hall of Justice, 3rd Floor, Room 300, open 8:45 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on weekdays. This lets parents attend hearings while their kids are looked after.

The Monroe County Court Case Finder provides an overview of court records and how to search for cases filed in Monroe County.

This tool lets you look up case information for Monroe County courts that serve Irondequoit.

Irondequoit Family Court Case Types

The Monroe County Family Court has jurisdiction over domestic violence cases, child abuse and neglect, juvenile delinquency, custody and visitation rights, adoptions, guardianship for minors, and emancipation. It also handles child support, spousal support, paternity, PINS cases, and family offense petitions. The court cannot grant a divorce. Divorce goes to the Monroe County Supreme Court.

The court partners with The Center for Dispute Settlement to offer mediation for child custody and visitation issues. This gives Irondequoit families a way to resolve disputes without going through a full trial. Mediation is less stressful and often faster than litigation. Spanish language interpreters are on site, and other languages can be arranged with advance notice.

Under the New York Freedom of Information Law, Monroe County court records are generally public records. But family court is different. Records related to juvenile cases, sealed matters, adoptions, and certain confidential filings are not open to the public. Family Court Act Section 166 says that family court records are not open to "indiscriminate public inspection." The court decides who gets access on a case-by-case basis.

How to Get Irondequoit Family Court Records

To get records from a family court case, contact the Monroe County Family Court clerk at 585-371-3544. Bring photo ID. Under 22 NYCRR 205.5, parties to the case and their attorneys can access pleadings, court orders, and transcripts. Parents, guardians, child protective agencies, and court-appointed special advocates also have access rights.

The Monroe County Clerk at 39 West Main Street, Room 105, Rochester, NY 14614, handles records for Supreme Court and County Court matters. The phone is 585-753-1600. The clerk provides online access through the Online Office Records System. Most land records and judgments from the early 1970s forward are in the system. For family court records specifically, you go through the Family Court clerk, not the County Clerk.

The WebFamily portal is the statewide online tool for looking up family court case information. You can search by case number or attorney name. The system shows basic case data but does not display sealed or confidential details. Monroe County court records are also available through the NY Unified Court System eCourts portals for other court types.

Note: If you have an address confidentiality order, the court will not print your address on any papers shared with the other party.

Irondequoit Family Court Resources

E-filing through NYSCEF is available for custody, visitation, guardianship, paternity, and support cases. It is free to use and works around the clock. You can file from home or from a public computer. For other case types, you file in person or by mail at the clerk's office.

The court building is ADA accessible. Parking is available in nearby lots. The Hall of Justice in downtown Rochester is served by RTS bus routes. Irondequoit residents can take the bus into the city if they do not have a car. Vending machines and other basic amenities are in the building.

If you need help filling out forms or understanding the process, the Family Legal Care Helpline is available at 212-343-1122 or online at familylegalcare.org. Staff can answer questions about New York family law and point you to local resources. The Monroe County Clerk's office can also direct you to the right department for your specific need.

Monroe County Family Court Records

Irondequoit is in Monroe County. The Monroe County Family Court at the Hall of Justice in Rochester serves Irondequoit and all other communities in the county.

Nearby cities with family court pages include Rochester and Greece.