Town of
Hamptonburgh
Departments

Justice Court

Justice J. Scott Bonacic
Justice Dennis P. Caplicki
Kelly Kearney - Clerk to the Justices

18 Bull Road
Town of Hamptonburgh
Campbell Hall, NY 10916
845-427-5342
1-845-483-8462
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Description:

Small Claims Court is an informal court where individuals can sue for money; up to $3,000, with or without an attorney.

Small Claims cases must be filed with the Court office in the Town where the defendant lives or has a place of business. When filing a Small Claims case, the claimant must provide the name and address of the person or business being sued. You should be prepared to give a brief statement of the facts that form the basis of your claim. You will be required to pay a filing fee based upon the claim amount.

Responsibilities:

Town Court trial jurisdiction include:

  • Traffic Violations & Misdemeanors
  • Criminal Violations & Misdemeanors
  • Civil Actions
  • Small Claims
  • Landlord-Tenant Actions
Hours of Operation:

Monday - Thursday  8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Hours may vary without notice.

 

Closed Fridays

Documents:
Court Information (PDF - 604.1 KB)