Warrants are public records in Freeport, New York, pursuant to the New York Freedom of Information Law (FOIL), codified in Public Officers Law Article 6, §§ 84-90. Under FOIL, warrants are classified as judicial documents that fall within the scope of accessible public records. The Village of Freeport adheres to state transparency requirements that mandate the availability of these documents to interested parties.
The public nature of warrant records serves multiple governmental and civic purposes. First, it enables accountability within the judicial system by allowing public scrutiny of law enforcement activities. Second, it ensures that warrants are issued and executed in accordance with constitutional requirements and statutory provisions. Third, it provides necessary information to individuals who may be subject to legal proceedings.
Certain exceptions to public disclosure may apply in cases involving ongoing investigations, matters of public safety, or where disclosure would constitute an unwarranted invasion of personal privacy under Public Officers Law § 87(2). In such instances, portions of warrant information may be redacted or temporarily withheld in accordance with applicable exemptions.
The Village of Freeport provides several official channels through which members of the public may access warrant information online:
Freeport Police Department: The official law enforcement agency maintains limited searchable records of active warrants within village jurisdiction.
Nassau County Court System: The county judicial system, which has jurisdiction over Freeport, maintains a centralized database of court records including warrant information.
New York State Office of Court Administration: The state-level judicial administration provides a unified court system database that includes warrant information from local jurisdictions including Freeport.
Village Court Records: The Freeport Village Court maintains records of warrants issued within its jurisdiction, portions of which may be accessible online.
Requestors seeking warrant information should note that while basic warrant status may be available online, obtaining complete warrant documentation typically requires formal written requests submitted to the appropriate records custodian.
Individuals seeking to determine their warrant status in Freeport may utilize several official channels established for this purpose. The Village of Freeport maintains multiple verification methods in compliance with New York State disclosure requirements.
Direct verification methods include:
Contact the Freeport Police Department: Individuals may contact the department directly at (516) 378-0700 or visit in person at 40 North Ocean Avenue, Freeport, NY 11520. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM.
Village Court Inquiry: The Freeport Village Court provides warrant status information during regular business hours at 40 North Ocean Avenue, Freeport, NY 11520. Court office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM.
Legal Representation: Authorized attorneys may submit formal inquiries on behalf of clients to determine warrant status through official channels.
Nassau County Sheriff's Office: This county-level agency maintains records of outstanding warrants and can be contacted at 100 Carman Avenue, East Meadow, NY 11554, (516) 571-3800.
Individuals are advised that warrant status inquiries may require presentation of government-issued identification and may be subject to verification procedures to ensure information is released only to authorized parties.
The Village of Freeport has established standardized procedures for checking outstanding warrant status in compliance with New York State public records laws. Members of the public seeking warrant information may utilize the following official channels:
In-Person Records Request: Individuals may submit formal records requests at the Freeport Police Department Records Division, located at 40 North Ocean Avenue, Freeport, NY 11520. Operating hours are Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
Written FOIL Request: Pursuant to Public Officers Law § 89, written requests may be submitted to the Records Access Officer at the Village Clerk's Office, 46 North Ocean Avenue, Freeport, NY 11520.
Electronic Verification: Limited electronic verification services are available through the Village's online request system for basic warrant status information.
Telephone Inquiry: For preliminary information, the Freeport Police Department's non-emergency line at (516) 378-0700 can provide guidance on warrant status inquiry procedures.
All warrant status inquiries are processed in accordance with applicable privacy provisions under New York State law. Response times typically range from 5 to 20 business days depending on request volume and complexity.
Warrant records maintained by the Village of Freeport contain standardized information as prescribed by New York Criminal Procedure Law Article 120. These official documents typically include the following components:
Case Identification: Unique docket or case numbers assigned by the issuing court for tracking purposes.
Subject Information: Legal name of the subject, date of birth, last known address, and other identifying information as available in official records.
Warrant Classification: Designation of warrant type (arrest warrant, bench warrant, search warrant) as defined in Criminal Procedure Law §§ 120.10-120.90.
Issuing Authority: Name and title of the judicial officer who issued the warrant, typically a Village Court Justice or County Court Judge.
Issuance Date: Official date of warrant execution by the judicial authority.
Statutory Violations: Specific sections of New York State law or Village of Freeport municipal code allegedly violated.
Bail Information: When applicable, predetermined bail amounts or conditions as set by the issuing court.
Service Status: Current status indicating whether the warrant remains active or has been executed, recalled, or vacated.
Pursuant to New York State record-keeping requirements, warrant records are maintained in both electronic and physical formats with appropriate security protocols to ensure document integrity and chain of custody.
The Village of Freeport maintains a comprehensive warrant records system accessible through multiple official channels. Members of the public seeking warrant information may utilize the Freeport Records Archive Center for historical warrant documentation.
Freeport Police Department
40 North Ocean Avenue
Freeport, NY 11520
(516) 378-0700
Official Police Department Website
Freeport Village Court
40 North Ocean Avenue
Freeport, NY 11520
(516) 377-2252
Official Village Court Website
Warrant record requests must comply with established procedures under the New York Freedom of Information Law. Standard processing fees may apply in accordance with the Village of Freeport fee schedule for document reproduction. Certified copies of warrant records, when available, require additional authentication fees as prescribed by municipal ordinance.
Individuals seeking warrant information should note that certain records may be subject to redaction or withholding pursuant to applicable exemptions under Public Officers Law § 87(2), particularly in cases involving ongoing investigations, juvenile matters, or where disclosure would constitute an unwarranted invasion of personal privacy.