COURT

Linda Tammy Eissing

Court Clerk

 

Town of Coeymans Town Hall

18 Russell Avenue 

Ravena NY 12143 

 

Office Hours: 

Monday - Thursday 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Friday 8:30 a.m. - Noon 

 

Phone: (518)756-8480

 

	Introduction		Frequently Asked Questions
	Location / Directions		How To Contact Us
	Court Hours		Town of Coeymans Home Page

The Town of Coeymans Court is responsible for adjudicating matters  involving traffic infractions, criminal citations, civil suits, local law code violations and small claims actions occurring in the Town of Coeymans.

The Court has two Town Justices with rotating presiding sessions; the Honorable George Dardani, whose current term expires December 31, 2009 and, the Honorable Kevin J. Reilly, whose current term expires December 31, 2011.

The Coeymans Town Court is located in the Town of Coeymans Town Hall, 18 Russell Avenue, Ravena NY 12143.

Court Hours

Office Hours: Monday - Thursday 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Friday 8:30 a.m. - Noon 

REGULAR COURT SESSION: Thursday evenings at 7:00 p.m.;  except  the third Thursday of each month.

CRIMINAL COURT SESSION: THIRD Thursday of each month at 4:00 p.m.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Are Court sessions open to the public?
Yes.

2. What do I do if I get a traffic ticket?
There are a few options when getting a traffic ticket. On the back of the yellow ticket given by the officer is what is called a plea by mail. If you wish to plead guilty you may sign and date part A pleading guilty and the Court will mail you back a notice of fine. If you wish to plead not guilty you may sign and date part B pleading not guilty and you will be scheduled for a vehicle and traffic trial. If you have an E-Ticket, all of the above applies, with the exception that the information is on the front, right side.

If you do not wish to plea by mail but rather you would like to speak to a judge then you must appear on the date that is listed on the front of your ticket at the bottom of your ticket. Please note that most tickets you can mail in your plea, however there are some exceptions. All misdemeanor tickets must appear in Court. If there is a question on whether you were charged with a misdemeanor you may contact the court for clarification.

3. What do I do if I get a parking ticket?
You may mail your fine into the court, or you can appear, and speak to a Judge.

4. How do I file a small claim?
In order to file a small claim in our Court , the person whom you are suing must either live or work in the Town of Coeymans. In other words the address you provide the court must be located in the Town. You do need an exact address, you can not use a PO Box. The amount of your claim can not exceed $3,000.

Once you have this information you may file the paperwork at the Court Office during normal office hours. The court does not have jurisdictions over corporations or partnerships, those claims must be filed in Albany Court. The Court may hear cases brought by DBA's provided they show proof that they are in fact a DBA. For more information you may view  a booklet on small claims by clicking on the link below.

A Guide To Small Claims Court

Note: A Guide To Small Claims Court is in Adobe Acrobat format. You can click the logo to the right to download the program -- there is no charge for it.

5. How do I get a public defender?

In order to obtain a public defender you must financially qualify and be appointed such counsel by the Court. An attorney from the Albany County Public Defenders Office is present during Court time. The Office of the Public Defender is located at 60 South Pearl St. in Albany. You may contact the Public Defenders Office by phone at (518) 447-7150, or visit their website at www.albanycounty.com/departments/publicdefender

6. What do I do if I get a suspension notice?

The New York State Department of Motor Vehicles will be notified by the Court if for a period of 60 days from the return date, last adjournment date, or the date a fine/surcharge imposed by the Court was due, you failed to appear or to pay the fine/surcharge.

The New York State Department of Motor Vehicles is not authorized to terminate a suspension for failure to appear or to pay a fine/surcharge until they are notified by the Court that you have paid a $35.00 Scofflaw Suspension Termination Fee, and appeared in Court or paid the fine/surcharge.  The Suspension Termination Fee is not payable if you appear or pay the fine/surcharge before the suspension date indicated on the form.  The New York State Department of Motor Vehicles also recommends that motorists carry their copy of the suspension release for at least 6 months.

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 the suspension is for failing to answer the summons then you may be able to mail in a plea and payment, or you may need to appear in court, depending on the ticket.

7. How can I pay my fine?

The Court accepts cash, money order, certified check, IN USA FUNDS ONLY as payment.  The Court does not accept personal checks.  Please make your money order or certified check payable to “Town of Coeymans Court”. Upon payment a Court receipt will be issued.  If you are not paying in person and wish to have the receipt mailed to you, please enclose a self addressed stamped envelope for return. 

How To Contact The Court

In Person:
The Court Office has a window which is open, during normal office hours.

Office Hours: 

Monday - Thursday 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Friday 8:30 a.m. - Noon 

EMAIL

By Telephone: during normal office hours.
(518)756-8480

Mailing Address:
Town of Coeymans Town Court
18 Russell Avenue

Ravena NY 12143