Monroe Town Court

Monroe Town Court is a justice court in the County of Orange, New York. It is located within the 2nd and 9th Judicial District Departments. It has jurisdiction over criminal, and penal law violations, family violations, small claims, eviction, traffic, vehicle, and speeding cases and matters. It handles speeding tickets received from the 17 routes and many other busy roads. This court also takes on many responsibilities.

How to search for the case record?

Monroe Town Court case information is available in the town clerk’s and county clerk’s offices and found online on different websites. All the case information and trails are recorded and maintained by the county and clerk’s office. They can be searched online by using the following ways:

• Searching by name
• Searching by case number
• Searching by address
• Searching by phone
• Searching by email

Sometimes, information about records is unavailable online because it is confidential according to the law, like family violations, criminal cases, etc. These types of information are only available at the county court or county clerk’s office. They can be obtained by filing and sending a record request form. Fill in your name, phone number, email, address, city, state, zip code, and all other required information. Send the fees for the copies of the record. After receiving the form, the court will respond with whether to provide this information. For more information about the public records, call or mail the court. 

see also What Does Contempt Of Court Mean

How to make payments?

Monroe Town Court pays tickets, and fines can be done in the following ways:

In-Person

A person can pay for tickets and fines by visiting the court during regular court hours and paying in cash, checks, or with a card at the counter. 2.99% processing and other charges will be applied if you make payment with a credit card. 

Mail

A Person can send a certified check or money order to the court’s mailing address. The address is 1465 Orange Turnpike, Monroe, NY 10950, United States. Cash or personal checks are not acceptable in the mail; only certified checks or money orders are accepted. Remember to write your citation when you send the payment, and mail the amount in a self-addressed, stamped envelope if you want a receipt.

Online

Monroe Town Court paying a ticket online can be done by using the online payment portal of New York. Enter the case or ticket number. The convenience fees will be applied in this case.

Which type of responsibility does this court handle?

Monroe Town Court’s responsibilities include the following:

• Trials for the jury and non-jury
• Control Law for Alcohol and Beverages
• Law cases for Environmental Conservation
• Law for Public Health and Mental Hygiene
• Law for Tax, Transportation, Vehicle, and Traffic
• Law for Agricultural and Markets
• Violation of Local Law and Ordinance

Enter a plea of guilty or not guilty before the citation date if you receive a traffic ticket. Hire an attorney if you need any help or guidance.

How many types of pleas are available by this court?

Monroe Town Court plea can only be written if you received a traffic infraction, vehicle, speeding, or parking ticket. Write a plea and send it before the citation date written on your ticket. Download the plea form, choose the plea you want, write your name and email address date, and sign your signature. Two types of plea can be written and mailed to the court that are:

Plea of Guilty

Choose a guilty plea if you admit you violated the law or committed a crime. The court will review your application and respond with the fine amount or, in serious cases, with a court date. You can talk with the prosecutor in this plea case and discuss the charges against you.

Plea of not Guilty

If you do not accept your offense and deny all the violations against you, then choose the plea of not guilty. The court will review your application and send you a schedule for your court appearance, and you have to appear on time. Firstly a trial date is given to you, and you must appear with all the proof in your defence. Hire an attorney in this case.

If you are a juvenile, then add the address of your parent or guardian on the address place. Pay the fine or appear in court according to the schedule; otherwise, the additional fine will be added, your driver’s license and insurance will expire, and sometimes a warrant against you will be issued. 

How can I send an application to reduce charges in traffic and vehicle cases?

Monroe Town Court application for the reduction in the charges for traffic and vehicle cases can be sent by downloading and filling in the required information. Please fill in your personal information like name, address, city, etc. and then fill in all the traffic ticket information and send it to the court. The court will review the application and give a response on whether the application is accepted or rejected.

see also New Bedford Probate And Family Court

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