Find Broome County Family Court Records
Broome County family court records are filed at the Family Court on Hawley Street in Binghamton. The court belongs to the 6th Judicial District and handles cases for all of Broome County. You can search for records by going to the courthouse, calling the clerk, or sending documents by email. Broome County has four family court judges and a busy caseload that includes custody, support, family offense, and child protective cases. The clerk's office takes record requests in person and can help you find what you need if you have a name or case number to search with.
Broome County Overview
Broome County Family Court
Broome County Family Court is at 65 Hawley Street, P.O. Box 1766, Binghamton, NY 13902. The main phone is 607-240-5799. The fax is 607-240-5904. The general email for document delivery is BCFCGeneralDelivery@nycourts.gov. The court is open from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, and is closed on state holidays.
Four judges serve on the Broome County Family Court bench. Hon. Mark H. Young has court attorney Sarah K. Loughran and secretary Christine M. Corbin (phone 607-240-5836). Hon. Hollie S. Levine works with court attorney Meagan Rosekrans and secretary Kayla Robinson (phone 607-240-5838). Hon. Brett S. Noonan has court attorney Lauren Praske and secretary Melanie Norwood (phone 607-240-5910). Hon. Veronica M. Gorman has court attorney Alena Van Tull and secretary Carrie Aurelio (phone 607-240-5834).
The Chief Clerk is Anne Simms. The Deputy Chief Clerk is Rachel Teribury. They manage all the family court records in Broome County, process filings, and handle copies. Under FCA Section 216-a, the clerk keeps all records in order and responds to requests.
| Court | Broome County Family Court |
|---|---|
| Address |
65 Hawley Street, P.O. Box 1766 Binghamton, NY 13902 |
| Phone | 607-240-5799 |
| Fax | 607-240-5904 |
| BCFCGeneralDelivery@nycourts.gov | |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM |
| Chief Clerk | Anne Simms |
Searching Broome County Family Court Records
To search for family court records in Broome County, you can visit the courthouse at 65 Hawley Street in Binghamton. All visitors must pass through a magnetometer when they enter. The clerk's office can look up cases by name or by case number. You can get plain copies or certified copies of court orders and other documents.
Broome County Family Court accepts notarized petitions and documents by email to BCFCGeneralDelivery@nycourts.gov or by fax to 607-240-5904. You can also use the Electronic Document Delivery System (EDDS) through the NYSCEF e-filing system for select case types. This is helpful if you cannot make it to the courthouse in person.
Online access to Broome County family court records is restricted by FCA Section 166. Most family court cases are not posted online the way civil or criminal cases might be. Child protective records are confidential. Adoption files are sealed. For custody and support cases, you can usually get basic information from the clerk. The rules under 22 NYCRR Section 205.5 outline who can access family court records and when.
Broome County Court Records Resources
The Court Reference page for Broome County Family Court gives a summary of the court's address, jurisdiction, and case types.
This resource confirms that the Family Court shares facilities with the Supreme Court and County Court at the Broome County Courthouse complex. It is a good starting point for people looking up family court records in the Binghamton area.
Broome County Family Court Cases and Records
The Broome County Family Court has jurisdiction over a broad set of family law matters. The court handles adoption, guardianship, foster care review, juvenile delinquency, PINS, family offense, child protective proceedings, termination of parental rights, custody and visitation, and support. It does not grant divorces. Divorce is handled by the Supreme Court.
Broome County also has a Family Treatment Court. It is on the second floor of the courthouse at 65 Hawley Street. The treatment court helps parents who are in child protective cases because of substance abuse. It uses a team of the judge, treatment providers, caseworkers, and attorneys to help parents get sober and work toward reunification with their children. These cases create their own set of family court records.
The 6th Judicial District includes Broome, Chemung, Chenango, Cortland, Delaware, Madison, Otsego, Schuyler, Tioga, and Tompkins counties. Forms and procedures are largely the same across the district. If you had a case in one of these other counties, the process for getting records is similar.
Note: If you need forms for a Broome County family court case, free forms are available on the NYS Courts website.
Access Rules for Broome County Family Court Records
Family court records in Broome County are not fully open to the public. FCA Section 166 gives the judge control over who can see case files. If you are a party to the case, or a lawyer for a party, you can get your records. Outside parties may need to show a good reason.
Child abuse and neglect records are confidential. You cannot see them unless you are involved in the case or have a court order. Adoption records are sealed. Support and custody files are more accessible, but the court can still restrict them if needed. When you call the clerk at 607-240-5799, they can tell you what is available for a specific case.
Nearby Counties
These counties are near Broome County. Make sure you know which county you live in before filing a family court case.