Justice Court

FOR YOUR CONVENIENCE, THERE IS A DROP BOX OUTSIDE THE FRONT DOOR OF THE COURT. ALL PAPERWORK AND TICKETS CAN BE PLACED IN THE BOX AFTER HOURS. 

The Justice Court of the Village of Briarcliff Manor has limited jurisdiction over Civil Actions and unlimited jurisdiction over Summary Proceedings (i.e. eviction of tenants and claims for rent incidental thereto) occurring within the Village of Briarcliff Manor.

The Court has limited jurisdiction over felony criminal cases and unlimited jurisdiction of criminal and vehicle and traffic misdemeanors, violations, and infractions occurring within the Village of Briarcliff Manor.

Office hours are Monday-Friday 8:30 am - 3:45 pm 

Summer Hours Memorial Day to Labor Day:                                                                                               Monday – Thursday 8 am – 3:45 pm  and Friday 8 am–11:30 am      

Walk-up window hours:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 8:30 am – 1:00 pm and 2:00 – 3:45 pm

Wednesdays Court is in session and window hours are limited, please be patient.                                         

Criminal Cases: 

The Village Court has arraignments and preliminary jurisdiction over all felony criminal cases and full jurisdiction over all cases involving misdemeanors, violations, and infractions. The Office of the Westchester County District Attorney prosecutes the criminal cases. 

Criminal Calendar: Second and fourth Wednesday of each month at 9:00 am.
 

Code Violations: First Wednesday of each month at 10:00 am. Village of Briarcliff Manor General Code: https://ecode360.com/BR1701

Vehicle and Traffic Cases:

The Village Court has jurisdiction over Vehicle and Traffic infractions/violations occurring in the Village of Briarcliff Manor. Information regarding how to proceed with a traffic ticket can be found on the ticket issued to the motorist. By appearing in Court on the scheduled Vehicle and Traffic date on the ticket, you will have the opportunity to meet with the Village Prosecutor, who prosecutes the tickets. It is the obligation of the motorist to respond to the ticket.  A guilty plea will result in a fine letter which will instruct the defendant on the procedure and the amount of payment.  A plea of not guilty will result in the scheduling of a conference, you will be notified of the conference date by mail. 

Vehicle and Traffic Calendar: First and third Wednesday of each month beginning at 8:30 am.

Small Claims Cases, Civil Cases and Summary Proceedings: First and third Wednesday of each month beginning at 9:00 am.