VILLAGE COURT

Village Justice Court
Court Clerk - Carolanne Darrigo
Hours: Tuesday & Thursday 9 AM - 2 PM
500 North County Rd.
St. James, NY 11780
Telephone: 631-584-2034
FAX: 631-862-1417
Fines can be paid by mail via bank check or money order, or by appointment at Village Hall, or online. PERSONAL CHECKS ARE NOT ACCEPTED. Contested violations are only disposed of during Court sessions.
Click here to Pay Fines Here Online
The Village Justice Court is a part of the Unified Court System of New York State and has both civil and criminal adjudication powers in cases of original jurisdiction. Jury and non-jury cases can be held in the Village Courtroom. Village justices are elected in 4-year terms. In criminal proceedings they arraign defendants, set bail, issue orders of protection, hold felony and other preliminary hearings and sentence defendants. The Court Clerk is responsible for maintaining all Court related records. Fines can be paid online, by mail, or by appointment in the Village Hall. Contested violations are only disposed of during Court sessions. The Village court has jurisdiction over the following matters:
- Criminal offenses committed within the Village
- Original civil actions up to $3,000.00; civil actions up to $5,000.00 when transferred from County or Supreme Court
- Small claims up to $3,000.00
- Traffic and parking offenses committed within the Village
- Violation of Village Ordinances/State codes
Available Links
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VILLAGE OF HEAD OF THE HARBOR
500 N. Country Road
Saint James, NY 11780
Phone: 631-584-5550
Fax: 631-862-1417
INFORMATIONAL LINKS
Village Hall
Traffic Court
Building Dept
Village Clerk
Village Treasurer
Highway Dept.
Police Dept.
Time Sensitive Issues Dial 911
Fire Dept.
PHONE NUMBERS
Village Hall: 631-584-5550
Traffic Court/Court Clerk: 631-584-2034
Building Dept: 631-584-5602
Village Clerk: 631-584-2239
Treasurer/Tax Inquiries: 631-584-5596
Highway Dept: 631-584-3701
Police Dept: 631-584-7891