Town Justices

Ronald Bell, Town Justice
2354 NYS Route 434
Apalachin, NY 13732

Robert Henning, Town Justice
2354 NYS Route 434
Apalachin, NY 13732

Court: E-Mail
Court Phone:  607-687-0123 Dept. #4
Court Fax :  607-687-0216
Office Hours:  Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

 Hon. Ronald G. Bell

 Arraignments: 2nd, 3rd, 4th, (5th) Tuesday @ 9:00 AM
Trials & Pre-Trials: Tuesday @ 10:00 AM
Civil Hearings: Thursday @ 9:00 AM

Prosecutor: ADA Irene Graven, 607-687-8650

Hon. Robert W. Henning

Arraignments: Thursday @ 1:00 PM
Trials & Pre-Trials: Wednesday @ 1:30 PM
Civil Hearings: Thursday @ 2:00 PM

Prosecutor: DA Gerald Keene, 607-687-8650

 Small Claims

Jurisdiction is determined by the residence or regular business office of the defendant.

Needed to File:

Name & street address of defendant (no PO Box #)
Brief statement of claim
Amount of claim
Filing Fee – Maximum of $15.00 (No personal checks)

Civil Suit

Incorporated businesses, individuals who cannot file in Small Claims Court

Needed to File:

Summons & Complaint prepared, signed by either an attorney, or the Court Clerk
Summons must be served at least six (6), but not more than thirty (30) days before hearing date
A copy of summons & complaint with affidavit of service attached,
shall be filed with the court within six (6) days of service
Filing Fee - $20.00 (No personal checks)

Summary Proceedings (Evictions)

Forms Needed:

1.      Notice of Petition
2.      Petition to Recover Possession of Real Property
3.   Applicable Notice to Vacate & Affidavit of Service of same, applicable warrant if seeking removal.

Have Notice of Petition & Petition to Recover Possession of Real Property filled out
Have Applicable Notice to Vacate & Affidavit of Service of same with petitions
Make sure Respondent (Tenant) is served not more than twelve (12) days or
 less than five (5) days before hearing date.
Make sure Notice of Petition & an Affidavit of Service is filed with
 the court within three (3) days of service.
Filing Fee - $20.00 (No personal checks)

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