The Town Court is a part of the Unified Court System of New York State and has both civil and criminal adjudication powers in cases of original jurisdiction. Jury and non-jury trials are held in the Town Courtroom. Town Justices are elected to 4 year terms. In criminal proceedings, they arraign defendants, set bail, issue orders of protection, hold felony and other preliminary hearings, and sentence defendants. Town Justices also serve as ating Family Court Judges when Family Court is not in session. The Court Clerk is responsible for maintaining all court related records.

The Town Court has jurisdiction over the following matters:

criminal offenses committed within the Town (includes a portion of I-95) original civil actions limited to $3,000 small claims limited to $3,000 traffic and parking offenses committed within Town (Includes a portion of I-95) landlord/tenant proceedings Violations of Town ordinances/State + County codes

The Town Court and Court Clerk's office are located in the Town Center. The Court is generally in session on Mondays from 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM although hearings, trials and small claims matters may be held at other times during the week. Fines for parking and moving violations can be paid in the Court Clerk's office or by mail. Contested tickets are heard during Court sessions.