Wayne County Family Court Records

Family court records in Wayne County are kept at the Family Court in Lyons. The court is part of the 7th Judicial District and handles custody, child support, paternity, family offenses, and child protective cases. You can search for case info online or visit the clerk's office in person. The courthouse is at 54 Broad Street and shares the building with the Supreme and County Courts. Bring valid photo ID if you plan to visit. The clerk's office can help you find files, pull copies, and explain the steps for starting a new case or getting records from an old one.

Wayne County Family Court Location

The Wayne County Family Court is at 54 Broad Street, Lyons, NY 14489. The phone number is 315-665-8115, and the fax is 315-665-8106. The court is open Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

The Wayne County Supreme and County Court is also at 54 Broad Street. The phone number for the Supreme and County Court is 315-665-8117, with a fax of 315-665-8111. Adriane Kidder serves as Chief Clerk of the Supreme and County Courts. The Wayne County Jury Office can be reached at 315-665-8118.

Wayne County is part of the 7th Judicial District, which also includes Cayuga, Livingston, Monroe, Ontario, Seneca, Steuben, and Yates counties. The district office is at 99 Exchange Blvd., Hall of Justice, M Floor, Room 161, Rochester, NY 14614. The phone number is 585-371-3266. Forms and procedures are standardized across all counties in the district, so if you have dealt with a Family Court in one of these counties, the process in Wayne County will be similar.

Here is a look at the state-level Family Court overview page for New York.

That page covers court structure and services for all Family Courts in the state.

How to Search Family Court Records in Wayne County

You can search for Wayne County family court records online through the WebFamily case search tool. This system lets you look up cases by name or docket number. It shows case status, court dates, and basic details. For the full case file, you need to go to the courthouse in Lyons.

At the courthouse, visit the clerk's office. Bring a valid photo ID. The clerk can pull your case file and make copies. Under FCA Section 166, family court records are not open to the general public without court permission. The law says records are not for "indiscriminate public inspection." But the court can grant access if the judge finds a good reason. The statute does not make the records fully confidential. It just limits who can view them without asking.

Under 22 NYCRR Section 205.5, the petitioner, the respondent, and their lawyers can see pleadings, orders, decisions, and transcripts without a separate court order. If a child is part of the case, the parents, the child's lawyer, and any agency with custody can also view the file. Everyone else needs permission from the judge.

The NY CourtHelp website has info on how to request records from any court in the state. It explains the forms you need and what to expect.

Types of Family Court Records

Wayne County Family Court produces records for many types of cases. The court hears matters involving children and families but cannot grant a divorce. Divorce cases go to the Supreme Court. The types of cases that create family court records in Wayne County include:

• Custody and visitation
• Child support and spousal support
• Paternity
• Family offenses and orders of protection
• Child protective cases (abuse and neglect)
• Juvenile delinquency and PINS
• Adoption and guardianship

Each case creates a file with petitions, hearing records, and final orders. The clerk keeps all of these at the courthouse. If you need a copy of a specific order, ask the clerk to pull it. There may be a per-page charge for copies.

Filing and Forms

There is no fee to file a case in Wayne County Family Court. You can get official Family Court forms online or at the clerk's office for free. The 7th Judicial District has standardized forms that work across Cayuga, Livingston, Monroe, Ontario, Seneca, Steuben, Wayne, and Yates counties.

For certain case types, you can e-file through NYSCEF. Custody, visitation, guardianship, paternity, and support cases can be e-filed at no cost. You can file and view documents at any time of day. The Family Courts directory has contact info for all 62 county Family Courts in the state.

Transcripts of hearings can be requested. All court proceedings are recorded. Fill out a Request for Transcript form and submit it to the court. For hearings recorded by electronic devices, an outside transcription service is needed. These firms set their own rates. The court can give you a list of approved providers.

Getting Copies of Wayne County Family Court Records

To get copies, visit the clerk's office at 54 Broad Street in Lyons. Bring photo ID. The clerk will look up your case and let you review the file. Copies can be made on the spot. If you are not a party to the case, you will need to file an application explaining why you need the records. The judge will then decide whether to allow access.

Records from other counties must be requested from that county's Family Court. Wayne County records stay in Wayne County. The clerk can help you figure out which county has your case if you are not sure where it was filed.

Note: If you have a safety concern, ask the clerk about the Address Confidentiality program. The court can keep your address off all court papers so the other party does not see it.

Nearby Counties

These counties are near Wayne. If you are not sure which county handles your case, check where you live.