Greene County Court cases in Greene County, Catskill, NY
Greene County Court in Catskill, New York, is a County Court (trial court of limited jurisdiction) within the New York State Unified Court System. It primarily handles criminal matters, including all felony prosecutions and related proceedings, and also adjudicates some misdemeanors. The court has limited civil jurisdiction over monetary claims up to $25,000. It exercises appellate jurisdiction over appeals from Town and Village Justice Courts within Greene County, including cases involving misdemeanors, violations, and traffic infractions. Serious Vehicle and Traffic Law offenses charged as felonies are heard in this court. Family and probate matters are handled in separate Family and Surrogate's Courts.
Greene County Court Contact and Location Information
| Court Type: | County Court |
| County: | Greene |
| Street Address: | 320 Main Street |
| City: | Catskill |
| Zip Code: | 12414 |
| Phone: | 518-625-3160 |
| Hours: | Monday-Friday 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m |
| Website URL: | http://www.nycourts.gov/courts/3jd/greene/3JD-Greene%20Multi%20Courts.shtml |
| Parking: | On-street parking is available. |
| Directions: | Take the NYS Thruway to Exit 21. Proceed through the Toll Booth, make a left onto Route 23. Continue on Route 23 for 4 miles. You will see the Courthouse on your left. |
| Forms & Filing: | http://ww2.nycourts.gov/courts/3jd/Forms/3JD-Forms.shtml |
| Divisions / Services: | http://ww2.nycourts.gov/courts/3jd/ADR.shtml |
| Jury Service: | http://ww2.nycourts.gov/COURTS/3jd/greene/3JD-GreeneCOJ.shtml |
| Languages: | Multiple |
| ADA Phone: | 518-285-8300 |
| ADA Fax / Email: | ADA3JD@nycourts.gov |
Services and Case Types Handled in Greene County Court
Greene County Court serves the public by:
- Case filings and intake: civil (small claims, landlord‑tenant, contracts), criminal and traffic, family/juvenile, and probate/estate matters (where authorized).
- Protective orders: accepts petitions (domestic violence, stalking, harassment), schedules prompt hearings, and issues/records orders.
- Court hearings and trials: manages arraignments, preliminary hearings, motions, trials, and sentencings; posts dockets and provides interpreters/ADA accommodations.
- Jury services: summons and qualifies jurors, manages orientation, check‑in, deferrals, and juror payment.
- Records and payments: maintains case files, provides certified copies, supports e‑filing/records access (if available), and collects fines, fees, and restitution.
- Calendaring and notifications: publishes schedules and notices of hearings, continuances, and outcomes.
- Alternative options: may offer mediation or specialty/problem‑solving dockets (where available).
- Public assistance: supplies forms, self‑help resources, and referrals to legal aid or victim services.