Overview

Town and village courts are collectively known as the Justice Courts. Many New Yorkers will have their first and only court experience in one of the almost 1,200 locally-funded Justice Courts located throughout New York State (except for New York City). These courts have jurisdiction over a broad range of matters, including vehicle and traffic matters, small claims, evictions, civil matters and criminal offenses.

COVID-19 Impacts on the Justice Courts Please contact the town or village court for the latest information on COVID-19 protocols including masking and distancing requirements. Unified Court System Court Locator -- A searchable directory of name and address and phone number of all of the courts within the New York State Court System.

Additional resources: COVID-19 information related to the Unified Court System may be found through the Court System's Coronavirus webpage. New York State Access to Justice Program (links to legal assistance during the Covid-19 Pandemic by phone and online)