Chemung County Court cases in Chemung County, Elmira, NY
Elmira Justice Court is the Town of Elmira Justice Court, a local town court within New York's Unified Court System and a court of limited jurisdiction. It handles criminal matters such as violations and misdemeanors, conducts arraignments and preliminary hearings in felony cases before transfer to Chemung County Court, and adjudicates traffic infractions and other Vehicle and Traffic Law offenses. The court also hears civil cases, including small claims (generally up to $3,000), local code violations, and landlord-tenant summary proceedings (evictions). It does not hear Family Court petitions; family matters are handled by Chemung County Family Court.
Chemung County Court Contact and Location Information
| Court Type: | County Court |
| County: | Chemung |
| Street Address: | 224 Lake St. |
| City: | Elmira |
| Zip Code: | 14902 |
| Phone: | 607-873-9450 |
| Fax: | 646-963-6605 |
| Hours: | Monday-Friday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm |
| Website URL: | http://ww2.nycourts.gov/courts/6jd/chemung/supremecounty.shtml |
| Languages: | Multiple |
| ADA Phone: | 607-240-5350 |
| ADA Fax / Email: | ADA6JD@nycourts.gov |
Services and Case Types Handled in Chemung County Court
Elmira Justice Court is a local court of limited jurisdiction serving the public by:
- Criminal and traffic matters: arraignments, pre‑trial conferences, non‑jury and jury trials for misdemeanors/violations and traffic infractions; felony preliminary hearings; warrants; and criminal orders of protection.
- Civil matters: small claims, general civil actions within monetary limits, and landlord-tenant (eviction and rent) proceedings; judgments and enforcement.
- Case filings and records: accepts small claims and eviction filings, traffic ticket pleas/responses, and criminal accusatory instruments; provides calendars and certified copies where available.
- Court hearings: schedules and conducts hearings, conferences, and trials; manages adjournments; provides interpreter and accessibility accommodations upon request.
- Jury services: summons and coordinates jurors for trials; offers reporting and postponement instructions.
- Payments and compliance: collects fines, fees, surcharges, and restitution; manages payment plans and DMV reporting as required.
- Public information: supplies forms and procedural guidance (not legal advice) and referrals to higher or specialized courts when appropriate.