Saratoga County Court cases in Saratoga County, Ballston Spa, NY
Ballston Town Court (Town of Ballston Justice Court) in Ballston Spa, NY is a local Justice Court within the New York State Unified Court System. It is a court of limited jurisdiction that handles vehicle and traffic infractions; criminal violations and misdemeanors under state and local laws; and arraignments and preliminary proceedings in felony cases before transfer to Saratoga County Court. Its civil jurisdiction includes small claims and other civil actions up to $3,000, as well as landlord-tenant (summary eviction) proceedings. The court also processes town code and conservation law violations and may issue orders of protection in connection with criminal cases. Family law matters are heard in Saratoga County Family Court.
Saratoga County Court Contact and Location Information
| Court Type: | County Court |
| County: | Saratoga |
| Street Address: | 30 McMaster Street - Building 3 |
| City: | Ballston Spa |
| Zip Code: | 12020 |
| Phone: | 518-451-8815 |
| Fax: | 518-453-5927 |
| Hours: | Monday-Friday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm |
| Website URL: | http://www.nycourts.gov/courts/4jd/saratoga/index.shtml |
| Parking: | Free parking is available for jurors. You may part in the lots off McMaster Street, Route 50, Remsen Street or East High Street |
| Restrictions: | All persons and packages entering the court facility are subject to magnetometer and x-ray screening. Weapons of any kind and all sharp or dangerous instruments, including knives and scissors, are not permitted |
| Languages: | Multiple |
Services and Case Types Handled in Saratoga County Court
Ballston Town Court serves the public by handling:
- Criminal matters: arraignments; misdemeanors and violations; preliminary hearings in felony cases; warrants and bail; issuance of criminal orders of protection.
- Traffic cases: vehicle and traffic infractions and misdemeanors (including DWI), ticket pleas, and hearings.
- Civil cases: small claims (up to $3,000), landlord-tenant summary proceedings (evictions) and related rent claims, and other civil actions within jurisdiction.
- Case filings: small claims applications, civil/eviction petitions, criminal filings from law enforcement, motions, and traffic ticket responses.
- Court hearings: conferences, plea proceedings, trials (jury and non-jury), and violation hearings.
- Jury services: summons, qualification, and management of jurors for eligible trials.
- Public services: collection of fines, fees, and restitution; provision of records and certificates of disposition as permitted by law; scheduling and calendar information.