Please e-mail the court with questions at waltonvillagecourt@nycourts.gov

Notice: Contact via E-mail will get you the best response!

Be sure to check the court hours to know when you can come in to pay fines.

If you call outside normal hours:

• Please leave a message and we will return it as soon as we are able to do so.
• The voicemail recording will tell you our normal office hours
• Note that our voicemail fills up quickly. Again, E-mail will get you the best response

Please note that the court has a mail drop-box outside the entrance door of the court. Please feel free to use this to leave your fine payments or applications for cases.

Please note that you need to provide the court with your mailing address, cell number, home number, and e-mail address when you come to court, and select your preferred method of receiving reminders.

The Court system will now notify you electronically about your upcoming court appearances.

21 North Street, Suite 2

Walton, NY 13856

Telephone: 607-865-6150

Fax: 607-865-4359

Messages will be returned as fast as possible.

Walton Village Judge

Hon. Chad Hall: (607) 865-6150

• Monday’s 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM
• Wednesday’s 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM
• Thursday’s 9:30 AM to 2:30 PM

Court is in session every Monday at 5:00 PM, except holidays.

Both Police Conference Days and ADA Days are the 3^rd Monday of the month

• Click here to pay your fine online (a convenience fee will apply): http://www.PayCourtOnline.com
• Fines may be paid in person at the address above during the Court Clerk’s office hours posted above.
• Fines may also be sent through the mail at the address above.
• You must include a self-addressed, stamped envelope for your receipt to be returned to you.

Methods of payments include cash, money order, or credit/debit card (There is a convenience fee for this option).

Note: Canadians must pay in US Funds.

For claims up to $1,000 the filing fee is $10.00

For claims between $1,001 and $3,000 (Maximum) the filing fee is $15.00.

Methods of payments include cash, money order, or credit/debit card (a fee is charged for
this option)

• Click here for the Small Claims handbook
  

· Filing fee will be $20.00.

Methods of payments include cash, money order, or credit/debit card (there is a convivence fee for this option)

· The court does not provide filing information, including forms. You can find instructions and required actions, as well as download the necessary forms at:  Landlord & Tenant Forms – Statewide  NYCOURTS.GOV

When are court sessions held?

Court is in regular session every Monday that is not a holiday, at 5:00 PM.

The ADA days and Police Department conference days are both on the 3^rd Monday of the month.

Court can last anywhere from 1 hour to 5 hours, depending on the case load for the evening.

What are your office hours?

· The Court Clerk’s Office hours are:

• Monday’s 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM
• Wednesday’s 9:30 AM to 2:30 PM
• Thursday’s 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM

Do I need a lawyer to appear in court with me?

Although you are not required to have an attorney, it is not recommended that you proceed to trial without the aid of counsel for any charges other than Vehicle & Traffic infractions.

How do I file a small claim? How much is the filing fee?

Small Claims can be filed with the Court Clerk.

• The party you are filing against must:
  • Live, work, or have a place of business in the Village of Walton, AND
  • Receive their mail in the Village of Walton.
  • You must provide the court with the exact address (Post office boxes are not acceptable).
• The maximum amount to file a claim for is $3,000.00
  • For claims up to $1,000.00 the filing fee is $10.00.
  • For claims between $1,001.00 and $3,000.00 the fee is $15.00.

It is recommended that you call ahead to make an appointment to file the paperwork.

For more information, you may pick up a booklet about Small Claims at the Court Office.
You may also view the New York State Guide to Small Claims Court by visiting:

http://www.nycourts.gov/Courthelp/Pdfs/Smallclaimshandbook.pdf

Eviction Proceedings:

Evictions are scheduled as needed. Please call the Court to confirm specific data and time.

The filing fee is $20.00.

• The court does not provide filing information, including forms. You can find instructions and required actions, as well as download the necessary forms at: Landlord & Tenant Forms – Statewide  NYCOURTS.GOV

How do I answer my traffic ticket?

It is the obligation of the receiving motorist to respond to the ticket.

FOR MINOR TRAFFIC VIOLATIONS:

Upon receiving the charge(s) you can plead “Guilty” or “Not Guilty”:

You may indicate your plea and sign the ticket according to the written instructions and mail it to the court.

To plead guilty, complete and sign Part A of your ticket

• Upon a plea of “guilty”, a fine and surcharge will be assessed, and you will be notified by mail of the amount due.

To plead not guilty, complete and sign Part B of your ticket

• Upon a plea of “not guilty”, you will be sent further information on how to proceed.

IF THE CHARGE IS A MISDEMEANOR, YOU MUST APPEAR IN PERSON ON THE DATE AND TIME LISTED AND ENTER YOUR PLEA IN FRONT OF THE JUDGE.

A supporting deposition or more detailed account of the incident may be requested if you did not receive one when the ticket(s) were issued.

Note: Be sure to review ALL information printed on your ticket(s).

I would like to request to participate in the Delaware County Traffic Diversion Program.

Visit https://www.delcony.us/da/ and click on “Traffic Tickets”

All individuals charged with a violation of the Vehicle and Traffic Law seeking a reduction or dismissal can resolve their traffic violation by participating in the District Attorney’s Traffic Diversion program, with a few exceptions. The goal of this program is to educate motorists on driver safety and the rules of the road to prevent future infractions. This serves the dual purpose of making our roadways safer and providing a meaningful method of holding individuals accountable for violations of the Vehicle and Traffic Law. Successful completion of the program will result in the charges against you being dismissed or reduced, resulting in no points on your driver’s license.

 The District Attorney’s Office retains the right to reject any applicant who would otherwise be eligible. In order to be eligible to participate in the Traffic Diversion Program, you must meet the following criteria:

• You are charged with a qualifying offense (see below for excluded offenses);
• You are NOT charged with multiple moving violations
• You have NOT been convicted of any moving violation of the Vehicle and Traffic Law within the last 18 months, or any DWI or vehicular homicide in the last 10 years
• You have NOT previously participated in a Traffic Diversion Program in the previous 24 months
• You are NOT under the supervision of probation or parole at the time of the offense and are charged with a misdemeanor
• Be able to complete a driver’s education course
• If you fail to follow these directions, your application will not be considered, and you will not receive a response
• You MUST provide all requested information
• To be eligible for the Traffic Diversion Program or the Traffic Reduction Program, you must upload a copy of ALL requested documents. — If you already sent a copy to the Court, you must contact the Court to request a copy. Do not send original tickets to this Office as we are not responsible for original(s)
• Submit your application once. Duplicate applications will NOT be accepted and will only delay the process
• If you do not meet the eligibility requirements for the Traffic Diversion Program, your application will be automatically reviewed for the Traffic Reduction Program, provided you meet the necessary qualifications

CLEAR COPY OF YOUR TRAFFIC TICKET(S) – If you have already returned your ticket(s) to the Court, you must contact the court to request a copy.  Please scan the tickets and upload one (1) file.

File Requirements
State Driving Record/History from DMV – Must be Official DMV Record (4safedriver and other third-party site records not accepted)

• New York State Licensed Drivers – www.dmv.ny.gov
• Out of State Licensed Drivers – A copy from your state’s DMV
• Quebec Applicants – a copy of your dossier de Conduite a la Société de l’assurance Automobile du Quebec (SAAQ) – www.saaq.gouv.qc.ca
• Other Canadian Applicants – a copy of your driving record from the Ministry of Transportation

File Requirements
Supporting Documentation
Only submit supporting documentation if relative to your individual ticket that you received.

• If you received a NO Inspection ticket, provide proof of your inspection. (Receipt from Inspection Station).
• If you received a NO Insurance ticket but had insurance at the time, provide proof of such. (A letter from your Insurance Agent stating you had full coverage on the date of the accident. Insurance cards will not be accepted.)
• If you received a NO Registration ticket, provide proof from the DMV of your registration.

It is your responsibility to contact the court to let them know that you are applying for a reduction and request a 30-day adjournment of your court date. This Office cannot grant adjournments.
Please note that traffic tickets are no longer being regularly resolved via traditional mail or email. If you are unsure about your eligibility or if you have other questions concerning your legal responsibilities and liabilities after receiving a traffic ticket and reviewing the information provided on the website, please consult an attorney. The District Attorney’s Office does not provide legal advice to individuals charged with crimes or traffic violations.

What if I missed a court date?

Call the court or your attorney immediately!

You may be subject to a license suspension, or a warrant could be issued for your arrest.

 How do I contact New York State DMV?

Call 1-800-CALLDMV (available within NY State) OR 1-518-486-9786

Visit: http://www.dmv.ny.gov

The local DMV is located at 1 Courthouse Square in the village of Delhi, NY

 My license is suspended or will be suspended. What do I do?

Depending on the reason for your suspension, you must either pay the fine/surcharge due or appear in court.
If your license was suspended on the effective date of July 5, 2009 or before, you will be required to pay a Suspension Termination Fee of $35.00 per suspension.

For suspensions that go into effect on or after July 6, 2009, suspended drivers must pay $70.00.

The Notice of Suspension from NYS DMV will give further information regarding this fee, or you can go to their website at www.dmv.ny.gov

You can also submit your identified payment as outlined above with a self-addressed stamped envelope. Send the Notice of License Suspension Order for endorsement. Call the court clerk if you do not know the total amount due or for information on scheduling a new court date.

What is the Driver’s Responsibility Assessment, and do I have to pay that fee?

Go to NYS Department of Motor Vehicles’ website http://www.dmv.ny.gov for a clearer explanation of that fee. Alternatively, call 518-402-2851.

Yes, you must pay that according to the instructions you received or outlined on that site.
It is a separate fee imposed by NYSDMV and apart from the fine/surcharge you must pay to the court.

 How do I make a payment?

• Payments may be made by US Postal Service or in person.
  Cash, money order, or a certified bank check made payable to the Village of Walton Court are accepted.
• Be sure to include a case number, ticket number, or name for proper posting.
• Include a self-addressed stamp envelope with your payment if you desire a receipt.
• Payments with the incorrect amount will NOT be processed.

How do I contact the Delaware County District Attorney’s Office?

If you wish to contact the District Attorney’s Office, they may be reached as follows:

Delaware County District Attorney’s Office

1 Courthouse Square, Suite #5

Delhi, N.Y. 13753

607-832-5299 / 607-832-6045 (Fax)