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TOWN COURT Sheridan Town Court is held at 2775 Route 20, PO Box 73, Sheridan, NY. Court Hours: Thursday evenings at 7:00 PM except for the third Thursday, which court begins at 5:00 PM Court Clerk Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM Contact Info: 716-672-2600 Fax 716-845-7288 sheridantowncourt@nycourts.gov |
JUSTICES Lydia Romer Jonathan Szumigala COURT CLERK Eva Gadewoltz / egadewoltz@nycourts.gov DEPUTY COURT CLERK Kathleen Tempski / katempski@nycourts.gov |
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You can enter your plea as outlined on your ticket(Section A-GUILTY Section B-NOT GUILTY) by sending to the court by postal mail or email to Sheridantowncourt@nycourts.gov or by fax 716-845-7288 Option 1: Enter a plea of NOT guilty (see above for how to enter a plea) and pursue a plea reduction via the District Attorney(INFORMATION WILL BE PROVIDED AFTER YOUR NOT GUILTY PLEA IS RECEIVED). You will need a copy of your driving record (obtainable from your DMV) and a copy of your ticket. After you receive an offer from the District Attorney you will need to send it to the court, if acceptable the judge will set the fine on your reduced charge. YOU WILL NOT NEED TO APPEAR IN PERSON IF YOU CHOOSE THIS OPTION. Option 2: Plead Guilty as Charged. By pleading "Guilty" you waive your right to a trial. A Plea of Guilty is the same as being convicted at trial and will subject you to sentencing, by the judge presiding, to any legally authorized sentence. You must notify the court in writing that you wish to enter a plea of guilty. YOU WILL NOT NEED TO APPEAR IN PERSON IF YOU CHOOSE THIS OPTION. Option 3: Plead Not Guilty and go to Trial with the officer who issued the ticket. THIS OPTION REQUIRES YOU TO APPEAR IN PERSON. Option 4: Hire an attorney licensed to practice law in the state of NY to represent you. YOU WILL NOT NEED TO APPEAR IN PERSON IF YOU CHOOSE THIS OPTION. Questions can be emailed to SheridanTownCourt@NYcourts.gov you can also enter a plea of either guilty or not guilty via email Small claims and Evictions are scheduled when filed. For information on small claims and evictions in NY click on link below https://nycourts.gov/courthelp//diy/districtCityTVcourts.shtml |
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2773 Route 20, PO Box 116, Sheridan NY 14135 Phone: 716-672-4174