Dutchess County Court cases in Dutchess County, Poughkeepsie, NY
Dutchess County Supreme Court in Poughkeepsie is a trial-level court of general jurisdiction within the New York State Unified Court System. It serves as the county's primary civil forum, handling personal injury and other torts, contract and commercial disputes, real property and mortgage foreclosures, matrimonial actions (divorce, separation, annulment), guardianships, and Article 78 proceedings against governmental bodies. The court also has concurrent jurisdiction over felony criminal cases, though most felony prosecutions in Dutchess County are heard in County Court. It does not ordinarily handle routine traffic infractions or most standalone family matters (such as custody, support, or juvenile delinquency), which are assigned to local Town/Village Courts and the Family Court, respectively.
Dutchess County Court Contact and Location Information
| Court Type: | County Court |
| County: | Dutchess |
| Street Address: | 10 Market Street |
| City: | Poughkeepsie |
| Zip Code: | 12601 |
| Phone: | 845-431-1710 |
| Fax: | 845-431-1743 |
| Hours: | Monday-Friday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm |
| Website URL: | http://ww2.nycourts.gov/courts/9jd/dutchess/dutchesssupreme.shtml |
| Parking: | Parking are available in the municipal lot |
| Languages: | Multiple |
| Facebook: | https://www.facebook.com/pages/Dutchess-County-Court-House/107795249248941 |
| ADA Phone: | 914-824-5100 |
| ADA Fax / Email: | ADA9JD@nycourts.gov |
| Special Access: | Handicapped parking are available in the municipal lot |
Services and Case Types Handled in Dutchess County Court
Dutchess County Supreme Court is New York's trial court of general jurisdiction serving the public by:
- Handling civil cases of any amount: torts, contracts, real property/foreclosures, matrimonial/divorce, Article 78 proceedings, name changes, and Article 81 guardianships; also hears felony criminal matters as assigned (concurrent jurisdiction).
- Processing case filings (paper and NYSCEF e-filing), motions, and scheduling; providing court hearings, conferences, and jury/nonjury trials; facilitating settlement/ADR where available.
- Issuing protective orders within its jurisdiction, including orders of protection in matrimonial cases, criminal orders when presiding over the case, and Extreme Risk Protection Orders (ERPOs); most family-offense orders are handled by Family Court.
- Administering jury services: summons, orientation, voir dire, empanelment, and juror support.
- Providing records and certified copies of orders/judgments, calendars, interpreters, and ADA accommodations.