Town of Middlefield Justice Court
Court Departments:
Court appearances and procedures are now being done in-person.
CDC and social distancing guidelines are still in place when entering the Courtroom.
All persons entering the Court building must:
wear a mask,
maintain social distance,
take their temperature,
fill out a contact form located on the stand as you enter the building.
There is also hand sanitizer available for your convenience.
Vehicle and Traffic:
You may correspond with the Court via Mail at
3717 Co. Hwy. 35, Cooperstown, NY 13326
Criminal Cases:
Please contact your attorney as to how your case may proceed.
Additional information and updates about the NYS Unified Court System response to the Covid-19 health emergency can be found online here:
www.nycourts.gov
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What is the function of the Middlefield Town Court?
This Town Court plays a vital role in the Unified Court System of New York State. The Town of Middlefield Justice Court has broad jurisdiction and presides over vehicle and traffic matters, civil and criminal matters, environmental, town law and code enforcement, landlord/tenant issues and small claim cases occurring within the geographic boundaries of the Town of Middlefield.
On the civil side, this Town Court hears actions seeking small claim proceedings for monetary awards up to $3,000. The Court also handles landlord/tenant matters that may result in an eviction
as well as a money judgment for back rent that is due.
On the criminal side, The Court is authorized to handle matters involving the prosecution of misdemeanors and violations that are committed within the town's geographic boundaries.
This Town Court also conducts arraignments and preliminary hearings in felony matters. In addition, The Court hears Vehicle and Traffic Law misdemeanors and traffic infractions.
Jury and non-jury trials are held in the Town Courtroom on an as needed basis.
There is no Court Clerk for the Town of Middlefield and calls can not be returned to individual people. All communication from the Judge to individuals needs to be heard on the record.
What is the function of the Middlefield Town Court?
This Town Court plays a vital role in the Unified Court System of New York State. The Town of Middlefield Justice Court has broad jurisdiction and presides over vehicle and traffic matters, civil and criminal matters, environmental, town law and code enforcement, landlord/tenant issues and small claim cases occurring within the geographic boundaries of the Town of Middlefield.
On the civil side, this Town Court hears actions seeking small claim proceedings for monetary awards up to $3,000. The Court also handles landlord/tenant matters that may result in an eviction
as well as a money judgment for back rent that is due.
On the criminal side, The Court is authorized to handle matters involving the prosecution of misdemeanors and violations that are committed within the town's geographic boundaries.
This Town Court also conducts arraignments and preliminary hearings in felony matters. In addition, The Court hears Vehicle and Traffic Law misdemeanors and traffic infractions.
Jury and non-jury trials are held in the Town Courtroom on an as needed basis.
There is no Court Clerk for the Town of Middlefield and calls can not be returned to individual people. All communication from the Judge to individuals needs to be heard on the record.
Hon. Donna M. Yerdon, Middlefield Town Justice
Middlefield Town Court
3717 Co. Hwy. 35
Cooperstown, NY 13326
Phone: 607-547-2126
Fax: 607-547-5182
Middlefield Town Court
3717 Co. Hwy. 35
Cooperstown, NY 13326
Phone: 607-547-2126
Fax: 607-547-5182