Greenport Justices: John J. Porreca & Barry Sack
Court Clerk: Kati Bell & Michelle Turek
PLEASE NOTE THE COURT OFFICE IS TEMPORARILY CLOSED. THE OFFICE WILL BE OPEN TO TAKE PHONE CALLS ONLY STARTING TUESDAY MAY 26TH. OFFICE HOURS ARE TUESDAY-THURSDAY 8-2 FOR THIS WEEK. FURTHER HOURS ARE TO BE DETERMINED. THE OFFICE IS CURRENTLY CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC.
ALL COURT SESSIONS ARE CANCELLED EFFECTIVE MONDAY MARCH 16th AND REMAIN SO UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. NEW COURT DATES WILL BE MAILED IF YOU ARE SCHEDULED PRIOR TO COURT SESSION REOPENING, THIS MAINLY PERTAINS TO CRIMINAL MATTERS. CURRENTLY, ALL MATTERS SCHEDULED PRIOR TO AUGUST 1ST ARE BEING TEMPORARILY ADJOURNED HOWEVER THIS MAY CHANGE. PLEASE BE SURE TO CONTACT THE COURT ONLY IF YOU HAVE A NEW ADDRESS.
BEGINNING MAY 18TH THE COURT WILL REQUIRE A MINIMUM PAYMENT OF $25.00 EVERY 30 DAYS FOR ALL FINES ASSESSED PRIOR TO SHUT DOWN. YOU MAY PAY MORE, OR PAY IN FULL IF YOU WOULD LIKE. CONTACT THE COURT OFFICE IF YOU HAVE PROBLEMS MEETING THIS REQUIREMENT. PLEASE SEE BELOW FOR ONLINE AND MAILING PAYMENT OPTIONS. WE ARE NOT TAKING ANY IN PERSON PAYMENTS AT THIS TIME.
IF YOU RECEIVE A TRAFFIC TICKET, PLEASE SIGN THE APPROPRIATE PLEA SECTION ON THE RIGHT HAND SIDE AND MAIL IT BACK TO US. DO NOT APPEAR IN PERSON ON THE DATE INDICATED. THE BUILDING IS CLOSED AND THERE IS NO COURT IN SESSION.
Court office hours: TO BE DETERMINED.
Court is closed on all legal holidays; it is advised to contact the court to see if court is closed.
To contact the Court:Phone 518-828-0138 Fax: 518-828-2575
Greenport Town Court is located at: 600 Town Hall Drive, Hudson, NY 12534 (We are located in the same building as the Greenport Town Hall)
Court Clerk: Kati Bell & Michelle Turek
PLEASE NOTE THE COURT OFFICE IS TEMPORARILY CLOSED. THE OFFICE WILL BE OPEN TO TAKE PHONE CALLS ONLY STARTING TUESDAY MAY 26TH. OFFICE HOURS ARE TUESDAY-THURSDAY 8-2 FOR THIS WEEK. FURTHER HOURS ARE TO BE DETERMINED. THE OFFICE IS CURRENTLY CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC.
ALL COURT SESSIONS ARE CANCELLED EFFECTIVE MONDAY MARCH 16th AND REMAIN SO UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. NEW COURT DATES WILL BE MAILED IF YOU ARE SCHEDULED PRIOR TO COURT SESSION REOPENING, THIS MAINLY PERTAINS TO CRIMINAL MATTERS. CURRENTLY, ALL MATTERS SCHEDULED PRIOR TO AUGUST 1ST ARE BEING TEMPORARILY ADJOURNED HOWEVER THIS MAY CHANGE. PLEASE BE SURE TO CONTACT THE COURT ONLY IF YOU HAVE A NEW ADDRESS.
BEGINNING MAY 18TH THE COURT WILL REQUIRE A MINIMUM PAYMENT OF $25.00 EVERY 30 DAYS FOR ALL FINES ASSESSED PRIOR TO SHUT DOWN. YOU MAY PAY MORE, OR PAY IN FULL IF YOU WOULD LIKE. CONTACT THE COURT OFFICE IF YOU HAVE PROBLEMS MEETING THIS REQUIREMENT. PLEASE SEE BELOW FOR ONLINE AND MAILING PAYMENT OPTIONS. WE ARE NOT TAKING ANY IN PERSON PAYMENTS AT THIS TIME.
IF YOU RECEIVE A TRAFFIC TICKET, PLEASE SIGN THE APPROPRIATE PLEA SECTION ON THE RIGHT HAND SIDE AND MAIL IT BACK TO US. DO NOT APPEAR IN PERSON ON THE DATE INDICATED. THE BUILDING IS CLOSED AND THERE IS NO COURT IN SESSION.
Court office hours: TO BE DETERMINED.
Court is closed on all legal holidays; it is advised to contact the court to see if court is closed.
To contact the Court:Phone 518-828-0138 Fax: 518-828-2575
Greenport Town Court is located at: 600 Town Hall Drive, Hudson, NY 12534 (We are located in the same building as the Greenport Town Hall)
Payments to the court can be made via mail, in person or online:
Online Payments can be made at www.govpaynet.com
-- For Judge Porreca use PLC: A00181.
-- For Judge Sack use PLC: A00182
There will be a fee to process these payments.
To Mail a payment send to
Greenport Town Court
600 Town Hall Dr.
Hudson, NY 12534
We accept Money Order and Certified Bank Checks ONLY.
NO PERSONAL CHECKS WILL BE ACCEPTED. Make payable to the Greenport Town Court. ONLY EXACT PAYMENTS WILL BE ACCEPTED.
In Person Payment can be made during office hours only. You may pay with card (cardholder must be present and a fee will be charged to process
payment), exact cash only (we have no change), or Money Order or Bank Check.
Online Payments can be made at www.govpaynet.com
-- For Judge Porreca use PLC: A00181.
-- For Judge Sack use PLC: A00182
There will be a fee to process these payments.
To Mail a payment send to
Greenport Town Court
600 Town Hall Dr.
Hudson, NY 12534
We accept Money Order and Certified Bank Checks ONLY.
NO PERSONAL CHECKS WILL BE ACCEPTED. Make payable to the Greenport Town Court. ONLY EXACT PAYMENTS WILL BE ACCEPTED.
In Person Payment can be made during office hours only. You may pay with card (cardholder must be present and a fee will be charged to process
payment), exact cash only (we have no change), or Money Order or Bank Check.
GUILTY PLEAS:
If you wish to enter a plea of guilty to your traffic ticket, you must sign "SECTION A-PLEA OF GUILTY" on your ticket and mail it back to the court by the "RETURN BY MAIL BEFORE OR IN PERSON BY" date indicated on the ticket. When you plead guilty it is to the original charge as stated on your ticket. The court cannot reduce your charge, or any possible points associated with pleading guilty to that charge if you enter a plea of guilty.
NOT GUILTY PLEAS & PLEA BY MAIL OPTION:
If you wish to enter a plea of not guilty for your traffic ticket, you must sign the "SECTION B-PLEA OF NOT GUILTY" on your original ticket and send it to the court by the date indicated on your ticket. In lieu of personally appearing in court, you MAY choose to complete the plea by mail process with the Columbia County District Attorney's Office. To start this process, please click the following link [x].
Please note, you must inform the court via writing on your plea that you will be completing the plea by mail process. You will still need to update the court every 30 days as to the status of your case to avoid suspension. The plea by mail process may take several weeks.
If you wish to enter a plea of guilty to your traffic ticket, you must sign "SECTION A-PLEA OF GUILTY" on your ticket and mail it back to the court by the "RETURN BY MAIL BEFORE OR IN PERSON BY" date indicated on the ticket. When you plead guilty it is to the original charge as stated on your ticket. The court cannot reduce your charge, or any possible points associated with pleading guilty to that charge if you enter a plea of guilty.
NOT GUILTY PLEAS & PLEA BY MAIL OPTION:
If you wish to enter a plea of not guilty for your traffic ticket, you must sign the "SECTION B-PLEA OF NOT GUILTY" on your original ticket and send it to the court by the date indicated on your ticket. In lieu of personally appearing in court, you MAY choose to complete the plea by mail process with the Columbia County District Attorney's Office. To start this process, please click the following link [x].
Please note, you must inform the court via writing on your plea that you will be completing the plea by mail process. You will still need to update the court every 30 days as to the status of your case to avoid suspension. The plea by mail process may take several weeks.
Please note the Court cannot give legal advice, if you choose to use the above website you are solely responsible for completing all the steps that are required of you.