The Village of Nyack Justice Court is dedicated to ensuring fair, impartial, and accessible justice for all members of our community. We uphold the rule of law while promoting transparency, respect, and integrity in our proceedings. Through efficient case management and community engagement, we strive to foster a safe environment where all individuals are treated with dignity and their rights are protected.

The best contact is by phone (845) 358-4464 or email at: justicecourt@nyack-ny.gov

The Court’s duties include:

• Criminal arraignments of all crimes and violations occurring within the Village of Nyack.
• Trials for misdemeanors and violations occurring within the Village of Nyack.
• Parking violations and violations of the Nyack Village Code including building code violations.
• Small Claim jurisdiction: Max: $3,000.00
• Counter Claim: Max: $3,000.00
• Landlord Tenant matters: Location of subject property MUST be within the Village of Nyack. There is no monetary limitation when filing Landlord Tenant petitions. Proper filing or legal information will not be provided to either party involved in a Landlord Tenant Matter, please review below for general assistance.
  

Criminal Court

Court sessions are by scheduled appointment only. Individuals with a pending case matter for a court appearance, will receive a written notification for their appearance date.

Acceptable Forms of Payment

The Court accepts Cash, Certified Bank Checks, Money Orders, and Online Payments PayCourtOnline.com as formal methods of payment. Fees for online transactions will be applied. The Justice Court does not accept credit or debit card payments in person. 

On March 23, 2023, the Board of Trustees of the Village of Nyack approved the following policy regarding loose change in order to maintain efficiency of staff time and better serve customers:

Penny – maximum of 20 Loose pennies – .20 Cents
Nickel – maximum of 20 nickels:                   $1.00
Dime – maximum of 10 dimes:                      $1.00
Quarter – maximum of 25 quarters:               $6.25
Half Dollar – maximum of 10 half dollars:      $5.00

Coins rolled in paper are acceptable in any amount.