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Regular Court sessions in the Town of Fishkill NY take place every Tuesday and Wednesday morning at 9:00 a.m. and two (2) evenings each month at 5:00 p.m. as needed for traffic trials or other Court proceedings at the Judge’s discretion.

The Fishkill Town Court can be reached by telephone at (845) 831-7860 Monday through Friday between the hours of 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. or by fax at (845) 831-1569.

The Court staff consists of four (4) Court Clerks who can answer questions concerning the Court’s procedures, but who are not permitted to give legal advice.

The Fishkill Town Court hears cases originating within the Town which are criminal in nature beginning with Simplified Traffic Information (traffic tickets) charging vehicle and traffic offenses, or violation offenses, or misdemeanor and felony cases. Felony charges which are not reduced to misdemeanors are transferred to Dutchess County Court for final disposition.

The Court conducts non-jury or bench trials for violation offense and vehicle and traffic cases. Defendants have the right to choose a jury trial or non-jury trial for misdemeanor cases.

The Fishkill Town Court hears formal civil cases when either the Plaintiff or the Defendant resides in, is employed in, or has a place of business within the Town. The Court also hears small claims cases when the Defendant resides in, is employed in, or has a place of business within the Town for money damages only, not the return of personal property.

Generally, corporations, partnerships, associations or assignees cannot sue in Small Claims Court.  These claims must be filed in a Commercial Claims Court.  (City Courts:  i.e.: Beacon or Poughkeepsie).

The Court also hears Summary Proceedings/ Evictions when the property and the Respondent are located within the Town. The civil jurisdiction of the Court is limited to claims up to the sum of $3,000.00.

Fees:
Filing Petition and Notice of Petition / Summons and Complaint = $20.00 each
Transcript of Judgment = $2.00 each
Certificate of Disposition = $5.00
Driver's License Suspension Lift Fee = $70.00 per ticket issued