Parma Justice Court
Parma Town Court
1300 Hilton-Parma Corners Road
Hilton, NY 14468
Phone: (585) 392-9470, Fax: (585) 371-3975
ParmaTownCourt@nycourts.gov
Justice Court Office Hours:
Monday-Friday 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
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Honorable Michael A. Sciortino
Town Justice |
Honorable Greg J. Colavecchia
Town Justice |
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Kathryn Dishong
Court Clerk |
Samantha A. Testa
Deputy Court Clerk |
Justice Court Calendar:
- 1st and 3rd Thursdays at 6:00PM: Civil calendar (small claims, civil claims, landlord/tenant), Town and Village matters, Municipal Code violations.
- 2nd and 4th Thursdays at 6:00PM: Criminal and Traffic calendar. Traffic matters are heard after the criminal calendar, at approximately 7:00PM.
To Pay Fines and Driver Suspension fees:
Fines may be paid with cash, credit card, money order, or certified bank check. Personal checks are NOT accepted. Credit cards may be used in person or online. The Court does not accept payment by phone.
To pay online, see the links below. You must know the name of the Judge assigned to your case, your 8-digit case number, and the amount due. Contact the Court Clerk if you do not know this information, or for information about paying in installments.
PLC # a003x1, Judge Sciortino:
https://allpaid.com/payments#/plc-search/plc-details/a003x1
PLC # a003x2, Judge Colavecchia:
https://allpaid.com/payments#/plc-search/plc-details/a003x2
Small Claims:
Any person aged 18 or older can file a civil complaint for monetary damages up to $3,000 in Small Claims Court. A lawyer is not required to file a small claims case. To bring a small claims case to Parma Town Court, the defendant (person being sued) must live, work, or have a place of business within the municipality of Parma. To file a small claim, see the Small Claims Form above.
Corporations, partnerships, LLCs, and assignees CANNOT file a case in Small Claims Court but they CAN be sued in Small Claims Court. For more information, see the Small Claims Handbook.
Traffic Tickets:
Ways to answer a traffic ticket (not to be used for misdemeanor charges):
A) Plead GUILTY by mail. Fill out Section A of your ticket, then return it to the Court by mail, in person at the court office, or via drop-box at the Town Hall with a sealed envelope. The Court will impose a fine and surcharge, and a fine notice will be mailed to you with payment instructions.
B) OR Plead NOT GUILTY by mail. Fill out Section B of your ticket, then return it to the Court by mail, in person, or via the drop-box at the Town Hall. You will be scheduled for a conference with the Assistant District Attorney assigned to Parma and notified of the new court date by mail.
C) OR Appear in person on the court date stated on the face of your ticket.
If you do not have your original ticket but wish to enter a plea in writing, please use the Plea Form linked above and return it to the Court via e-mail, mail, drop-box, or in-person.
Parking Tickets:
Ways to answer a parking ticket:
A) Plead GUILTY by checking that box on your ticket, then sign, date, and complete the information fields. Return your plea to the Court by mail, in-person, or via drop-box at the Town Hall. The fine amount is printed on the face of the ticket; payment is due 30 days after submitting your plea.
B) OR Plead NOT GUILTY by checking that box on your ticket, then sign, date, and fill out the information fields. Return your plea to the Court by mail, in-person, or via drop-box. You will be rescheduled for a conference with the Village Attorney and notified of the new court date by mail.
C) OR Appear in person on the court date stated on the face of your ticket.
Wedding Inquiries:
Wedding Information Form
To inquire about having one of our Judges officiate a wedding ceremony, please see the form linked above. Fill out the form completely and return it to the Court by email, mail, drop-box, or in-person. You will be contacted with further details.
Access to Court Records:
The public has a common law right of access to Court records which may be restricted by statute. The Freedom of Information Law (“FOIL”) does not apply to Court records.
All requests for access to Court records should be directed to the Court Clerk in writing. The request must reasonably describe the specific records sought and cannot be a request for general information or for the compilation of records.
For additonal information, please visit: NYCOURTS.gov/courthelp/
When Appearing in Court:
Proper attire and decorum in the courtroom is required at all times.
No recording devices of any kind are allowed.
All persons and property are subject to search by the Court Officer Attendants Unit.
NO WEAPONS OF ANY KIND ARE PERMITTED IN THE PARMA TOWN HALL |
