Court in Session: Wednesdays at 6:00 pm
Prosecutor: Schenectady County District Attorney
The Niskayuna Town Court handles criminal matters, traffic infractions, small claims (up to $3,000), civil matters, town ordinance violations and evictions.
Traffic Tickets
1. What can I do if I get a traffic ticket?
First, you DO NOT have to come into court, unless your ticket is a misdemeanor charge. If you wish to plead GUILTY you may sign and date Part A on the back of the ticket, mail it in and the Court will mail a fine notice back to you. If you wish to plead NOT GUILTY you may sign and date Part B on the back of the ticket, mail it in and the court will schedule a pre-trial conference. Tickets should be mailed to the Court prior to your appearance date.
2. What do I do if I get a suspension notice?
You should immediately contact the court to determine the reason for the suspension. If the suspension is for failing to pay a fine the payment should be remitted to the Court. If your fine is paid after your suspension date there is a $35.00 fee to lift your suspension in addition to any fine that may have been assessed.
3. How can I pay my fine?
You may submit a money order or certified check made out to "Niskayuna Town Court" either in person or by mail, or you may bring cash to the office. The Court also accepts MasterCard and Visa, however, no credit card payments may be made by phone. The court does not accept personal checks.
Small Claims
In order to file a small claim in our Court, the person or corporation whom you are suing must either live, work or have an office in the Town of Niskayuna. The address you provide the court must be one that is located in the Town and you can not use a PO Box.
The amount of your claim can not exceed $3,000 and the filing fee is $10.00 if your claim is for $1,000 or less and $15.00 if it is over $1,000.
You may file the paperwork at the Court Office during normal business hours. Corporations and partnerships may not file small claims in the town court. The Court may hear cases brought by DBA's provided they show proof that they are in fact a DBA.
Youth Court
Youth Court accepts referrals from the judges, youth detective and Niskayuna High School administration. Youth Court is a voluntary alternative to the criminal justice system for young people who have committed a crime or an offense. The goal of Youth Court is to intervene in early anti-social, delinquent, and criminal behavior, and to reduce the incidence and prevent the escalation of such behavior. Youth Court strives to promote feelings of self esteem and a desire for self improvement, and to foster a healthy attitude towards rules and authority. Youth Court also offers a law-related education program for young people who seek to become members of the court.
Youth Court Director: Geoff Stroebel, (518) 386-4570
Directions:
From the North – South on Balltown Road (Rt 146), pass Niskayuna HS, take left onto Nott Street East, Town Hall is approximately ¼ mile on the left.
From Schenectady – East on Rt. 7, left onto Balltown Road, right onto Nott Street East, Town Hall is approximately ¼ mile on the left.
From Latham – West on Rt. 7 (towards Schenectady), right onto Balltown Road, right onto Nott Street East, Town Hall is approximately ¼ mile on the left.
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