Rochester Family Court Records

Rochester family court records are maintained at the Monroe County Family Court inside the Hall of Justice at 99 Exchange Boulevard, 3rd Floor, Room 360, Rochester, NY 14614. The court handles all family law matters for Rochester and the rest of Monroe County. Call 585-371-3544 for the main line or email monroefamilycourt@nycourts.gov. Hours are Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. You can search for case info through WebFamily or visit the courthouse in person.

Monroe County Family Court in Rochester

The Monroe County Family Court is in the Hall of Justice, a large building that also houses the Supreme Court, County Court, and Surrogate's Court. This makes it a one-stop location for most court matters in Rochester. The Family Court is on the 3rd floor in Room 360.

The court has jurisdiction over domestic violence, child abuse and neglect, juvenile delinquency, custody and visitation, adoptions, guardianship for minors, and emancipation cases. Support matters go through support magistrates who handle the financial side of family cases. The 7th Judicial District Office is at 99 Exchange Blvd., M Floor, Room 161 (585-371-3266).

The Monroe County Family Court resource page lists the court's services and available programs for Rochester families.

This resource directory gives Rochester residents information about the Monroe County Family Court and the types of cases it handles.

How to Search Rochester Family Court Records

Under Family Court Act Section 166, records from family court proceedings are not open to public inspection. The court may allow access at its discretion. Parties, their attorneys, and authorized agencies can review records under 22 NYCRR 205.5 without a separate court order.

The WebFamily portal provides online access to case information. Search by file number or attorney name. The system shows case status, court dates, and hearing history. Some details may be restricted for privacy.

For certified copies of orders, visit the Family Court Clerk's Office on the 3rd floor. Bring photo ID. The fax number is 585-371-3585. The Rochester City Court Civil Division at Room 6, 99 Exchange Boulevard (585-371-3412) handles civil matters separately from Family Court.

The Center for Dispute Settlement offers mediation for custody and visitation issues in Monroe County. This alternative to a full trial can help families reach agreements faster and with less conflict. Ask the court about mediation options when you file your case.

Note: The Monroe County Supreme Court at 99 Exchange Blvd., 5th Floor, Room 545 (585-371-3758) handles divorce cases, not the Family Court.

Filing Family Court Cases in Rochester

Official forms are free from the court or the NYS Courts forms page. The 7th Judicial District forms cover Monroe, Cayuga, Livingston, Ontario, Seneca, Steuben, Wayne, and Yates counties. NYSCEF e-filing is available for custody, visitation, guardianship, paternity, and support cases at no charge.

Address confidentiality is available for any party in a family court case. Under Family Court Act Section 154-b(2), the court can order that your address not appear on court papers. The NYS Address Confidentiality Program provides free address protection for domestic violence victims who have moved for safety. Under 22 NYCRR 205.5, all disclosed records with a confidentiality order must have the protected address removed.

The Monroe County Surrogate's Court at 99 Exchange Blvd., 5th Floor, Room 541 (585-371-3310) handles probate, estate, and guardianship matters. That is a separate court from the Family Court, even though both are in the Hall of Justice building.

Monroe County Family Court Records

Rochester is the county seat of Monroe County. All family court filings for the city and the county go through the Monroe County Family Court in the Hall of Justice.

Nearby cities with family court pages include Buffalo and Syracuse.