Town Court

Town of Conklin Court
1271 Conklin Road
PO Box 182
Conklin, NY 13748
Phone: (607) 775-5244
Fax: (607) 775-5464
E-mail: ConklinCourt@stny.rr.com

Hours of Operation
Monday-Friday
9:00am-4: 00pm

Town Justice: J. Michael Bishop

Court Clerks
Diane Coe
Karie Slavitsky


ATTENTION PROSPECTIVE JURORS

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Where is the court located?

We are located at the Town Hall on RT 7 in Conklin. Parking is located along the sides of the Town Hall.

When are court sessions held?

Monday’s at 10:00AM. Pre-trials are the first Friday of the month.

How do I answer my traffic ticket?

You may receive either a yellow hand written ticket or a computer generated ticket. It is the obligation of the receiving motorist or passenger (s) to respond to the ticket. If the charge is a TRAFFIC INFRACTION you may either appear in person on the date and time listed on the ticket or plea by mail will be accepted. If pleading by mail you MUST sign and date in either the guilty or not guilty portion of the ticket. Please indicate your correct mailing address in the designated area. Then mail it to the court, the address is listed on the bottom of the ticket. Upon a plea of guilty, a fine and surcharge will be assessed and an invoice with the amount due and payment methods will be mailed to you. Upon a plea of NOT GUILTY, the court will then schedule a date and time for you to appear for trial. If you have been charged with a MISDEMEANOR, you MUST appear in person on the date and time listed on the ticket.


What if I missed my court date?

Please call and notify the court immediately. Failure to do so may subject your license to suspension or a warrant for your arrest may be issued.


What is a supporting deposition?

A supporting deposition is a more detailed report of the account for which the ticket was issued. If you were given a computer-generated ticket, you may have been handed the supporting deposition at that time.


How do I make a payment?

Methods of payment accepted are of US Currency, postal money order certified bank check and credit card. We do not accept business or personal checks. Make all money orders payable to Conklin Justice Court, be sure to include a case number, ticket number, name and date of birth on the money order to ascertain proper posting. Cash is only accepted at the court clerks office. If paying by Visa or MasterCard please follow the instructions on your invoice as payment can only be processed with copy of card, photocopy of driver’s license for verification of signatures.

What is waiver/plea bargain?

Before any plea bargain/ waiver, you must first submit a plea of NOT GUILTY to the court by signing “Part B” of your ticket. When contacting the District Attorney’s office inform them of your exact charges stated on your ticket. Please contact the court and inform the clerk that you will be pleading to an alternative disposition by mail. After receiving the mail waiver from the DA’s office please sign and return to the court.

How do I contact the Broome County District Attorney’s Office?

Broome County District Attorney’s Office
19 Chenango Street
Binghamton, NY 13901
(607) 778-2198

What do I do if my license is suspended?

A license is subject to suspension if you have either neglected to plea to your ticket(s) or failed to pay a fine/ surcharge. Depending on the circumstances a personal appearance or payment may be required. A State Mandated Fee is applied to each outstanding charge and must be paid in full to lift the suspension. For further information regarding suspensions you may go to the website listed below.

How do I contact New York State DMV?

1-800-CALLDMV- available within NYS
1-800-518-474-0770
www.nysdmv.com


Do I need a lawyer to appear in court with me?

Although it is not required to have an attorney it is not recommended that you proceed to trial without the aid of counsel.



How Do I obtain representation by the Public Defenders Office?

Call the Broome County Public Defenders Office @ (607) 778-2403 for an appointment for a qualifying interview. You are required to notify the court if your scheduled appointment. If you financially qualify for representation a letter will be forward to the court and your case will proceed to trial, both you and your public defender will be notified the appearance date.


When are evictions heard and how much is the filing fee?

Evictions can be filed with the court clerk and are heard Monday’s at 11:00am. The filing cost is $20. This process is time sensitive, it must be filed, heard and served within 5-12 days. A date will be given at time of filing.


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 Conklin. They must receive their mail in the Town of Conklin, A post office boxes is not acceptable. The allowable maximum amount is $3,000. For claims up to $1,000 the filing fee is $10.00. For claims over $1,000 the filing fee is $15.00. Please call ahead to make an appointment to file the paperwork. For more information you may pick up the booklet on Small Claims at the court office, or you may view the booklet on line by clicking the link http://tenet.net/cout/howcourt/sclaim@html

There alternative is to contact ACCORD (A center for Dispute Resolution, Inc.) This is a free mediator service.
Phone: (607) 724-5153 (Broome County)
Email: accord@stny.rr.com


I have been drawn as a prospective juror, what do I need to do?

Be prepared to appear on the date you stated on the Jury Summons Notice. You are to call the court at (607) 775-5244 after 2:00 PM the day before the scheduled trial. The Court Clerk will advise you as to whether or not you need to report. If you call after 4:00 PM or over the weekend there will be a message regarding your reporting status of the trial.


What do I do If I am a victim of a violent crime?

CONTACT THE FOLLOWING FOR HELP: Call the crisis hotline for information and referrals to their shelter and services / or support

SOS SHELTER ADVOCACY OFFICE CRIME VICTIMS CENTER
1201 MAIN STREET THE PRESS BUILDING
ENDICOTT, NY 13760 19 CHEANGO ST. 7 FL.
(607) 748-5174 BINGHAMTON, NY 13902
24 hr (607) 754-4340 (607)778-2423
24 hr (607)722-4256