Court

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THIS WEBPAGE CONTAINS THE MOST RECENT UPDATES REGARDING COURT OPERATIONS. 

COURT IS NOW OPEN FOR ALL CRIMINAL AND CIVIL MATTERS.  TRAFFIC INFRACTION TICKETS WILL STILL BE HANDLED PURSUANT TO THE INSTRUCTIONS BELOW.

THE COURT OFFICE IS CURRENTLY OPEN MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY, 8:30 AM TO 3:30 PM.  PLEASE CALL BETWEEN THESE HOURS IF YOU WISH TO SPEAK WITH A COURT CLERK.  THE EMAIL ADDRESS IS CatskillTownCourt@nycourts.gov

CIVIL MATTERS:  SUMMARY PROCEEDING FILINGS WILL BE ACCEPTED AT THIS TIME.

SMALL CLAIMS MATTERS:  NEW FILINGS WILL BE ACCEPTED AT THIS TIME.

UNIFORM TRAFFIC TICKETS:  IF YOU RECEIVED A SUMMONS FOR A TRAFFIC INFRACTION FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS ON THE SUMMONS, ENTER A PLEA OF GUILTY OR NOT GUILTY AND MAIL THE SUMMONS TO THE ADDRESS LISTED ON THE SUMMONS.

IF YOU ENTER A PLEA OF GUILTY, YOU WILL RECEIVE A FINE NOTICE FROM THE COURT. 

IF YOU ENTER A PLEA OF NOT GUILTY, YOU WILL RECEIVE A PLEA OFFER FROM THE PROSECUTOR BY MAIL.  PLEASE BE SURE THAT YOU SUPPLY THE COURT WITH YOUR CURRENT MAILING ADDRESS.

FINE PAYMENTS:  PAYMENTS MAY BE MADE ONLINE AT PAYCOURTONLINE.COM OR BY CLICKING THE LINK FOUND ON TOP OF THIS PAGE.  PLEASE NOTE THAT THE ONLINE PAYMENT SERVICE CANNOT ACCEPT PARTIAL PAYMENTS.  YOU MAY ONLY PAY A FULL BALANCE. 

PLEASE REFER TO YOUR FINE NOTICE FOR OTHER OPTIONS OF PAYMENT.  INCLUDE A SELF-ADDRESSED STAMPED ENVELOPE IF YOU WANT A RECEIPT SENT BACK TO YOU.

NO PERSONAL OR BUSINESS CHECKS WILL BE ACCEPTED.

The Court Justices perform CIVIL WEDDING CEREMONIES. If you would like us to officiate at your wedding, please fill out a Request for Wedding Ceremony Form and return it to us either by email or by regular mail.


TOWN COURT DISCLAIMER NOTICE

WE ARE NOT ATTORNEYS AND CANNOT GIVE LEGAL ADVICE. In regards to small claims matters, the court will provide you with pertinent information. THIS DOES NOT APPLY TO OTHER CIVIL MATTERS. If you are not knowledgeable in the correct procedures involved in the proper filing and defense of civil matters, including Summary Proceedings and Evictions, it is suggested that you contact an attorney for assistance.

We are not a legal service and cannot advise you. In the best interest of all parties involved, please do NOT ASK for our advice.