Fax: 315-682-6121
Court Schedule
Court will be held on the first and third Thursday of every month at 6:30pm.
Doors open at 6:15pm.
Doors open at 6:15pm.
If you need immediate assistance, please call 315-682-7245 and leave a message.
Your call will be returned at our earliest convenience.
Justice Election
Village Justice is elected for a four-year term and an Associate Village Justice, appointed annually by the Village Board.
Responsibilities
The Justice Court has jurisdiction over:
- Misdemeanors
- Violations
- Traffic matters and offenses under state and local laws
- Felony arraignments
The court also handles civil matters and small claims cases with monetary claims limited to $3,000. There is a nominal fee to file civil and small claims cases ($10-$20). You may call the court office for information or to request a handbook. Violations of the Village ordinances are prosecuted by the Village Attorney or Codes Enforcement Officer.
Criminal and traffic matters are prosecuted by the District Attorney's Office.