This webpage will contain the most recent updates regarding court operations
Court Office Hours
Monday through Thursday 10:00am–2:00pm
- Closed from 12:00pm-12:30pm for lunch
- Closed on Fridays
- Closed on all federal holidays, election day and for scheduled trainings
- Closed to public on days court is in session
Court Hours
Court is held twice a month on Tuesday
- Vehicle & Traffic Matters begin at 12:00pm
- Criminal Matters begin at 2:00pm
- Civil Matters begin at 3:00pm
- No civil filings will be accepted during court sessions, no exceptions
Town Justices
Honorable Tanja Sirago
Honorable Joan M. VanDenburgh
Town Court Clerks
Angela Nemier – Justice Court Office Administrator
Sandra Nadeau – Justice Court Office Administrator Assistant
Contact
Physical Address: 512 Main Street, Cairo, New York 12413
Mailing Address: PO Box 755, Cairo, New York 12413
Driving Directions: 512 Main St – Google Maps
Phone: 518-622-3388 ext. 251 | Fax: 518-622-0172
Email: [email protected]
* Please note: This e-mail address may not be utilized for purposes of adjournment requests, unsolicited requests for information or filing of any court documents. You must call the court office during business hours and speak with a court clerk*
COURT INFORMATION
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
CRIMINAL MATTERS
All matters other than traffic infractions are handled on the criminal calendar. Personal appearances are required for all criminal matters and appearing with an attorney licensed to practice in New York State is advised. If you have an upcoming criminal matter and require the services of the Greene County Public Defender, you may contact them at 518-719-3220 or access their webpage at the following link:
If you received an appearance ticket and are unsure of when you should appear, call the court office to speak with a court clerk. If you need to update your contact information such as address or telephone number for notification purposes, call the court office and speak with a court clerk. Requests for adjournments will not be granted unless good cause is shown and will be reviewed on an individual basis, at the discretion of the Town Justice. Adjournments for criminal matters will not be granted due to transportation or work obligations. If you have an attorney, you must communicate through them and not directly with court staff.
TRAFFIC PLEAS AND PAYMENTS OUTSIDE OF COURT OFFICE HOURS
There is a locked drop box labelled “Court Documents Only” located to the left of the double doors on the parking lot side of the building as well as the court office door. You may leave traffic pleas or payments (exact cash or money order only) labelled with the date of birth inside the locked drop box.
CIVIL MATTERS INCLUDING SMALL CLAIMS AND SUMMARY PROCEEDINGS
Please refer to the links below for documents and information regarding civil filings. No civil filings may be left in the outside drop box. No personal or business checks will be accepted for civil filings. Court Personnel can only accept exact cash.
- SMALLCLAIMS HANDBOOK
- SMALL CLAIMS APPLICATION
- NYS LANDLORD/TENANT DIY FORMSPROGRAM
- HELPFOR UNREPRESENTED LITIGANTS IN LANDLORD/TENANT PROCEEDINGS
- PUBLIC ACCESS LAW LIBRARIES AND SERVICES
- INFORMATIONFOR JUDGMENT CREDITORS & DEBTORS
*Note: No court filings will be accepted and/or processed during court sessions. Court filings will only be accepted at the court office during normal business hours. No civil filings of any type may be left in the locked drop box.
MARRIAGE CEREMONIES
Town Justices are available to perform marriage ceremonies on an appointment basis only. Please contact the Court office for more information. You may also consult the Town Clerk’s webpage on this website for information with regard to the requirements for applying for a marriage license or refer to the New York State Department of Health website at: https://www.health.ny.gov/publications/4210
