VILLAGE JUSTICE COURT |
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 Honorable Christopher P. McGuire |
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ACTING VILLAGE JUSTICE |
VILLAGE PROSECUTOR |
SENIOR COURT CLERK |
COURT CLERK |
OFFICE CLERK |
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Patchogue Village Justice Court is one of approximately 2,300 justice courts in the State of New York and is part of the New York State Unified Court System. The Patchogue Village Justice Court predominately presides over offenses alleged to have occurred within the boundaries of the Incorporated Village of Patchogue. These include: New York State Vehicle & Traffic Law violations; New York State Building Code and Patchogue Village Code violations related to Building & Housing matters; New York Penal Law and Patchogue Village Code violations related to Quality of Life matters; and, Patchogue Village Code Parking violations. Defendants are presumed innocent and have a right to an attorney at each and every stage of the proceedings. Defendants are guaranteed certain constitutional rights, including the right to a trail, to cross-examine and confront the prosecutor's witness, to put on a defense, to remain silent, and to force the prosecutor to prove the case beyond a reasonable doubt. Patchogue Village Court meets on Wednesday and Thursday at 4:00pm. Please check Calendar for 2013 court dates. For certain minor violations, pleas of guilty can be made by mail or at the court office. Some summonses require a personal appearance as noted on the hard copy provided to you upon issuance of the notice to appear. If you have any questions as to whether your personal appearance is required, feel free to contact the Clerk of the Court. |
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| Office hours are from 9:00am - 4:30pm Telephone Number (631) 475-2753 Fax (631) 475-1650 |
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Payment of fines is accepted by cash, credit card (Visa or Mastercard) or certified check. |
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