WHEN IS COURT HELD?
Court is held on the Second and Fourth Thursday of each month at 5 p.m.
WHEN IS DA NIGHT?
The ADA and Public Defender are in court every fourth Thursday of the month.
WHERE DO I FIND THE COURT?
Court is held at the Town of Sangerfield Town Hall located at 1084 State Route 12 Sangerfield NY 13455.
It is near the intersection of Routes 12 and 20.
HOW DO I CONTACT THE JUDGE?
All communication with the judge MUST take place in court.
WHAT IF I CAN'T READ MY TICKET?
Call the police agency that issued the ticket and they will advise of the correct date and court.
WHAT IF I DISAGREE WITH THE CHARGES ON THE TICKET?
The court is the judicial branch that interprets the law. Appear in court to plead your case and
you will be advised of your options.
I JUST WANT TO MAIL IN THE TICKET AND PAY THE FINE. WHAT IS THE PROCESS?
Follow the procedure written on your ticket and if you wish to plead guilty, once the plea is received the judge will determne the fine
and the surcharge and you will receive the fine notice in the mail.
WHAT IF I WANT TO PLEAD NOT GUILTY?
Follow the procedure on your ticket
CAN I FILE A SMALL CLAIM IN ANY COURT?
No, the small claim action can only be filed in the court that has jurisdiction where the defendant lives or works or has a
place of business. Small claim cases are done by appointment only. The limit is $3000 in damages.
Consult the following document for information:
https://www.nycourts.gov/courthelp/pdfs/SmallClaimsHandbook.pdf
