Town court
Court nights are the 1st and 3rd Tuesday at 5PM. If you are given a date or time other than this to appear please contact the court ASAP.
Exceptions: No court on the Tuesday February 6th
No court on the Tuesday November 5th
Please check in with the clerk upon arrival. Be prepared to provide your name and contact number.
Weather related cancellations will be posted on local media.
Exceptions: No court on the Tuesday February 6th
No court on the Tuesday November 5th
Please check in with the clerk upon arrival. Be prepared to provide your name and contact number.
Weather related cancellations will be posted on local media.
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PRESIDING JUSTICES
HONORABLE DAVID MORSE MICHELE ELMER, COURT CLERK email: [email protected] Office Hours Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 8am-4pm Closed on Wednesday, and all legal holidays Closed for Lunch: 12pm-1pm |
Contact Info
Town of Orleans Justice Court 20558 Sunrise Ave. LaFargeville, NY 13656 Phone: 315-658-2272 Fax: (315) 658-2065 |
Frequently Asked Questions:
When are the Court Sessions held?
What if I missed a court date?
Call the court immediately. You may be subject to a license suspension or a warrant could be issued for your arrest.
How do I answer my traffic ticket?
It is the obligation of the receiving motorist to respond to the ticket. You must enter a plea on the ticket and mail it to the court by the date specified. You may also appear in person on the date specified to enter your plea in front of the Judge.
If you plead guilty, the Judge will render a decision and said decision will be mailed to you.
If you plead not-guilty you have options:
https://co.jefferson.ny.us/vehicle-and-traffic-charges
Not all tickets are eligible for a reduction online, the list is on the DA website. If you are charged with one or more of those charges please contact the court.
What is a supporting deposition?
A supporting deposition is a more detailed account of the ticket you were issued. If you received an electronically generated ticket, you may have been handed the supporting deposition at the time you were handed your ticket from the officer.
My license is suspended or is going to be suspended. What do I do?
If your suspension is with this court you need to contact the court to find out what you need to do.
If you are suspended in a court other than this one and received a ticket for said suspension in our court your first step is to contact the court you are suspended in and clear that up. Your second step would then be to contact this court for further instructions.
What are the acceptable methods of payment?
Payment may made with a money order, certified check or cash in person, US FUNDS ONLY.
Please make MO or certified check payable to: Town of Orleans Court
Trucking Company checks and Attorney checks are accepted in US FUNDS.
Payment with Master Card or Visa is accepted in person or online, with a fee. You may pay by phone at 1-888-912-1541 .
No payments can be taken over the phone at the court.
To pay online please use the link or button below:
When are the Court Sessions held?
- Regular court nights are the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of every month at 5PM
- District Attorney night is on the 1st Tuesday of every month (except Feb &Nov) at 5PM. Defendant’s must be scheduled for this court night to be heard. Please contact the court if you have any questions.
What if I missed a court date?
Call the court immediately. You may be subject to a license suspension or a warrant could be issued for your arrest.
How do I answer my traffic ticket?
It is the obligation of the receiving motorist to respond to the ticket. You must enter a plea on the ticket and mail it to the court by the date specified. You may also appear in person on the date specified to enter your plea in front of the Judge.
If you plead guilty, the Judge will render a decision and said decision will be mailed to you.
If you plead not-guilty you have options:
- Request a Trial, in writing, at which you must appear.
- Visit the web site listed below and participate in the ticket diversion program with the Jefferson County District Attorney office. With this program you must complete the online course, which will cost $55.00 US dollars. After successfully completing the course you will receive 2 emails, one a certificate of completion, second in 5-10 business days a potential offer of plea bargain. If you accept the offer, you must print, date, sign and return the plea to the court for sentencing. TAKING THE COURSE ONLINE DOESN’T SATISFY THE TICKET WITH THE COURT.
https://co.jefferson.ny.us/vehicle-and-traffic-charges
Not all tickets are eligible for a reduction online, the list is on the DA website. If you are charged with one or more of those charges please contact the court.
What is a supporting deposition?
A supporting deposition is a more detailed account of the ticket you were issued. If you received an electronically generated ticket, you may have been handed the supporting deposition at the time you were handed your ticket from the officer.
My license is suspended or is going to be suspended. What do I do?
If your suspension is with this court you need to contact the court to find out what you need to do.
If you are suspended in a court other than this one and received a ticket for said suspension in our court your first step is to contact the court you are suspended in and clear that up. Your second step would then be to contact this court for further instructions.
What are the acceptable methods of payment?
Payment may made with a money order, certified check or cash in person, US FUNDS ONLY.
Please make MO or certified check payable to: Town of Orleans Court
Trucking Company checks and Attorney checks are accepted in US FUNDS.
Payment with Master Card or Visa is accepted in person or online, with a fee. You may pay by phone at 1-888-912-1541 .
No payments can be taken over the phone at the court.
To pay online please use the link or button below:
How do I file a small claim and how much is the filing fee?
Small Claims can be filed with the Court Clerk. The party you are filing against must live, work, or have a place of business in the Town of Orleans. They must receive their mail in the Town of Orleans. You must have the exact mailing address. Post office boxes are not acceptable. The allowable maximum amount to claim is $3000.00. For claims up to $1000.00, the filing fee is $10.00. For claims over $1000.00, the filing fee is $15.00. For more information, you may pick up a booklet on small claims at the court office.
How do I contact New York State DMV?
1-518-474-0774
Or Visit the NYS DMV Website at:
http://www.nysdmv.com
Small Claims can be filed with the Court Clerk. The party you are filing against must live, work, or have a place of business in the Town of Orleans. They must receive their mail in the Town of Orleans. You must have the exact mailing address. Post office boxes are not acceptable. The allowable maximum amount to claim is $3000.00. For claims up to $1000.00, the filing fee is $10.00. For claims over $1000.00, the filing fee is $15.00. For more information, you may pick up a booklet on small claims at the court office.
How do I contact New York State DMV?
1-518-474-0774
Or Visit the NYS DMV Website at:
http://www.nysdmv.com
