We are located at 90 Temple Street, 2nd Floor, Owego, New York. Parking is located along the street or in the Hyde Parking lot.
Tuesday’s beginning at 9:00 am. Village Ordinance cases are heard on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month beginning at 8:00 am.
You may receive either a 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. 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. (Please make sure your writing is legible). Mail your ticket(s) to the court. The address that is listed on the bottom of your 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 schedule a date and time for you to appear for PRE-TRIAL. If you have been charged with a MISDEMEANOR, you MUST appear in person on the date and time listed on the ticket.
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.
You should notify the court in writing and request an adjournment date. Upon receipt of your request, the court will determine the next appearance date and notify you or your attorney accordingly.
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.
Methods of payment accepted are 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 Owego Village Justice Court. Be sure to include a case number or ticket number on the money order to ensure proper posting. Cash is only accepted at the court clerk’s office. We do not always have the ability to make change so we require the exact change only. If paying by credit card, please follow the instructions on your invoice.
A license is subject to suspension if you have either neglected to plea to your ticket(s) or have failed to pay a fine and/or surcharge. Depending on the circumstances, a personal appearance or payment may be required. A State Mandated Fee of $70 is applied to each outstanding charge and must be paid in full to lift the suspension.
For further information regarding suspension you may go the website listed below.
New York State DMV
1-518-486-9786
www.nysdmv.com
1-518-486-9786
www.nysdmv.com
Call the Tioga County Public Defenders office at 607-687-1000 to schedule an appointment for a qualifying interview. You are required to notify the court of your scheduled appointment. If you financially qualify for representation a letter must be sent to the court.
Be prepared to appear on the date stated on the Jury Summons Notice. You are to call the court at (607) 687-2236 after 5:00 PM the day before the scheduled trial. There will be a message regarding your reporting status for the trial.
All Civil matters and Small Claims are handled at the Owego Town Court, 2354 State Route 434, Apalachin, NY. Their phone number is 607-687-2822 extension 4 if you have any questions regarding the filing of a Civil or Small Claim.