THE COURT OFFICE WILL CLOSE AT 12 NOON ON TUESDAY 4/20.
WE WILL RESUME SCHEDULING FOR CRIMINAL AND TRAFFIC COURT AS OF 2/22/21. LETTERS WILL BE MAILED ONCE A NEW DATE IS ASSIGNED TO YOU. MAKE SURE THE COURT HAS YOUR CURRENT MAILING ADDRESS SO YOU DO NOT MISS YOUR NOTIFICATION LETTER. IT MAY TAKE MONTHS TO RECIEVE A NEW DATE. CALL DURING OFFICE HOURS IF YOU WISH TO CHECK THE STATUS OF YOUR PARTICULAR CASE.
TRAFFIC DEFENDANTS CAN USE THE LINK AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS PAGE TO INITIATE PLEA NEGOTIATIONS BY MAIL.
DUE TO LIMITED STAFFING, IT IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED YOU CALL THE COURT OFFICE THE MORNING OF YOUR PLANNED VISIT TO ENSURE THE OFFICE IS NOT CLOSED FOR ANY UNFORESEEN REASONS. THERE IS A BLACK DROP BOX TO THE LEFT OF THE CLERK WINDOW IF YOU SIMPLY HAVE SOMETHING YOU WANT TO DROP OFF WITHOUT NEEDED INTERACTION WITH THE CLERK.
IF YOU HAVE FINES DUE TO THE COURT A MINIMUM PAYMENT OF $25.00 EVERY 30 DAYS WILL BE ACCEPTED IF YOU CANNOT PAY IN FULL. YOU CAN ALSO PAY ANY AMOUNT OVER THE MINIMUM PAYMENT. CONTACT THE COURT OFFICE IF YOU HAVE PROBLEMS MEETING THIS REQUIREMENT. PLEASE SEE BELOW FOR ONLINE AND MAILING PAYMENT OPTIONS. PAYMENTS CAN ALSO BE MADE IN PERSON AT THE CLERK WINDOW DURING OFFICE HOURS.
IF YOU RECEIVED A TRAFFIC TICKET, PLEASE SIGN THE APPROPRIATE PLEA SECTION ON THE RIGHT HAND SIDE AND MAIL IT BACK TO US BY THE RETURN DATE INDICATED NEAR THE BOTTOM LEFT SIDE OF YOUR TICKET. THIS DATE IS NOT A COURT DATE, YOU NEED ONLY SEND YOUR RESPONSE IN WRITING TO THE COURT
Court Office Hours: MONDAY 9-1 (Closed 11:30-12 for lunch)
TUESDAY-THURSDAY 9-3 (Closed 11:30-12 for lunch)
FRIDAY 9-12
MASKS ARE REQUIRED TO ENTER THE BUILDING.
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)
WE WILL RESUME SCHEDULING FOR CRIMINAL AND TRAFFIC COURT AS OF 2/22/21. LETTERS WILL BE MAILED ONCE A NEW DATE IS ASSIGNED TO YOU. MAKE SURE THE COURT HAS YOUR CURRENT MAILING ADDRESS SO YOU DO NOT MISS YOUR NOTIFICATION LETTER. IT MAY TAKE MONTHS TO RECIEVE A NEW DATE. CALL DURING OFFICE HOURS IF YOU WISH TO CHECK THE STATUS OF YOUR PARTICULAR CASE.
TRAFFIC DEFENDANTS CAN USE THE LINK AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS PAGE TO INITIATE PLEA NEGOTIATIONS BY MAIL.
DUE TO LIMITED STAFFING, IT IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED YOU CALL THE COURT OFFICE THE MORNING OF YOUR PLANNED VISIT TO ENSURE THE OFFICE IS NOT CLOSED FOR ANY UNFORESEEN REASONS. THERE IS A BLACK DROP BOX TO THE LEFT OF THE CLERK WINDOW IF YOU SIMPLY HAVE SOMETHING YOU WANT TO DROP OFF WITHOUT NEEDED INTERACTION WITH THE CLERK.
IF YOU HAVE FINES DUE TO THE COURT A MINIMUM PAYMENT OF $25.00 EVERY 30 DAYS WILL BE ACCEPTED IF YOU CANNOT PAY IN FULL. YOU CAN ALSO PAY ANY AMOUNT OVER THE MINIMUM PAYMENT. CONTACT THE COURT OFFICE IF YOU HAVE PROBLEMS MEETING THIS REQUIREMENT. PLEASE SEE BELOW FOR ONLINE AND MAILING PAYMENT OPTIONS. PAYMENTS CAN ALSO BE MADE IN PERSON AT THE CLERK WINDOW DURING OFFICE HOURS.
IF YOU RECEIVED A TRAFFIC TICKET, PLEASE SIGN THE APPROPRIATE PLEA SECTION ON THE RIGHT HAND SIDE AND MAIL IT BACK TO US BY THE RETURN DATE INDICATED NEAR THE BOTTOM LEFT SIDE OF YOUR TICKET. THIS DATE IS NOT A COURT DATE, YOU NEED ONLY SEND YOUR RESPONSE IN WRITING TO THE COURT
Court Office Hours: MONDAY 9-1 (Closed 11:30-12 for lunch)
TUESDAY-THURSDAY 9-3 (Closed 11:30-12 for lunch)
FRIDAY 9-12
MASKS ARE REQUIRED TO ENTER THE BUILDING.
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.allpaid.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.allpaid.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.