Town Court
Town of Theresa Justice Court
215 Riverside Ave.
Theresa, NY 13691
Phone: 315-628-5046
email: [email protected]
HONORABLE ISABELLE M. SAVAGE, Presiding Justice
Court nights are the 1st and 3rd Tuesday at 6:00 PM. If you are given a date or time other than this to appear please contact the court ASAP.
Weather-related cancellations will be posted on local media.
Office Hours
By appointment or court nights 5:45- 7:00 pm the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month
FAQ:
When are the Court Sessions held?
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 specified date. 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:
215 Riverside Ave.
Theresa, NY 13691
Phone: 315-628-5046
email: [email protected]
HONORABLE ISABELLE M. SAVAGE, Presiding Justice
Court nights are the 1st and 3rd Tuesday at 6:00 PM. If you are given a date or time other than this to appear please contact the court ASAP.
Weather-related cancellations will be posted on local media.
Office Hours
By appointment or court nights 5:45- 7:00 pm the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month
FAQ:
When are the Court Sessions held?
- Regular court nights are the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of every month at 6:00 PM
- District Attorney night is on the 3rd Monday of every month at 6:00 PM. Defendants must be scheduled for this court night to be heard. Please contact the court if you have any questions.
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 specified date. 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 follow the instructions given. If you accept the offer, you must print, date, sign and return the plea to the court for sentencing. Be sure to check for the plea offer from the district attorney office.
- 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 Theresa Court
Attorney checks are accepted in US FUNDS.
Payment with a credit card is accepted in person or with the credit card authorization form - 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 Theresa. They must receive their mail in the Town of Theresa. 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
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