Town Court

Town Justice is: Madeline Seamen
Phone Number: 607-225-4654 X4
Email: justice@greenwoodny.gov

Located in the Greenwood Town Hall.

Types of Cases

There are three ways to answer a traffic ticket:

Guilty Plea by Mail (Section A of your ticket). Print your name and CURRENT ADDRESS, including zip code, date and sign. A fine and surcharge will be imposed by the Court and you will be notified by mail, with payment instructions.
Not Guilty by Mail (Section B of your ticket). Print your name and CURRENT ADDRESS, including zip code, date and sign. A letter will be sent to you with your options for resolving the ticket and a new court date should the ticket still be unresolved.
Personal Appearance in Court You may appear in court on the date stated on the face of your ticket (located at the lower left corner of your ticket). with At that time you will be arraigned and told of the options available to you.

Court Clerks CANNOT provide legal advice, however:

Town and Village Courts have jurisdiction over civil complaints for money damages up to $3,000.
Jurisdiction is based on where the defendant (person being sued) lives, works or has a place of business. Therefore, the person or business being sued must be located in the Town of Greenwood. You must have an exact address as notice is by mail (PO Boxes do NOT work for small claims cases).
Corporations, partnerships, associations and assignees CANNOT bring an action in Small Claims Court but they CAN be sued in Small Claims Court.
Filing fees are $10 for claims up to $1,000 and $15 for claims over $1,000 to a maximum of $3,000. Fees can be paid by cash or money order.
You will need a brief description of your complaint and the clerks office will fill out the form, set a hearing date, and serve the defendant by mail. The burden of proof is on the plaintiff (person bringing the action) and you will need to present any evidence or witnesses at the hearing date.