Court

The Village of Florida Court at 33 South Main St and plays an important role in extending important justice services to the residents of the Village. The Court exercises broad criminal and civil jurisdiction ranging from the arraignment and initial hearings on felony level criminal cases, to the adjudication of both penal law and vehicle traffic crimes, violations and offenses, domestic violence cases and issuance of temporary and continuing orders of protection, civil proceedings, (including small claims), landlord/tenant matters, Village Code violations, environmental conservation cases and and animal cruelty issues, among others.

For answering traffic tickets other than a misdemeanor, a plea of “Guilty” or “Not Guilty” must be made on or before the Court date appearing on the traffic ticket. It is not necessary to appear in court on the date listed on the traffic ticket unless it is a misdemeanor charge.

Misdemeanor charges MUST be answered in person.

Please refer all questions to the Court Clerk at 845-651-4940 or leave a voicemail.

Court Hours

Hearings, jury and non-jury trials are conducted on an as needed basis on separate dates and times.

Hon. Peter D. Barlet, Village Justice

Term: Four-year term

expiring on 3/31/2029

Contact

Court Clerk

Leave all such inquiries on voicemail if calling outside of office hours.

The court maintains a secure drop-box available for fines and tickets to be dropped off outside of court hours.