Town Court
Services > Small Claims
Small claims proceedings are intended to provide a low-cost, simplified, and informal procedure for individuals to resolve disputes involving limited monetary claims. Often individual litigants do not use an attorney for small claims matters, and are not required to do so.
Basic Requirements
Small Claims matters in the Town of Mamaroneck must meet the following basic requirements:
1. Amount of claim is $3000.00 or less
2. Plaintiff (person suing) cannot be a corporation
3. Defendant (person being sued) has to live or have a permanent place of business
in the Town of Mamaroneck
Fees
Filing Fee for claims from $1.00-$1000.00 |
$10.00 |
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Filing Fee for claims from $1001.00-$3000.00 |
$15.00 |
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Transcript of Judgment |
$2.00 |
For more information, please contact the Court Clerk's office at (914) 381-7875.
Hours
The Court Clerk's office, located on the second floor of the Town Center
(Rm 215), is open weekdays:
Winter Hours:
Labor Day through Memorial Day
8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Summer Hours:
Memorial Day through Labor Day
8:30 am - 4:00 pm
Overview
The Town Court is a part of the Unified Court System of New York State and has both criminal and civil adjudication powers in cases of original jurisdiction. Jury and non-jury trials are held in the Town Courtroom. Town Justices are elected to four-year …
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Email
courtclerk@townofmamaroneck.org
Phone
(914) 381-7875
Fax
(914) 381-7896
Department Head
Denise Cookingham
Town Court Clerk