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Structure of the NYS Courts
Town and Village Justice Courts
- Many patrons contacts with the courts will be through Town and Village Justice Courts.
- There are more than 1300 Town and Village Justice Courts.
- Approximately 2200 Justice Court judges handle two million cases a year, both civil and criminal matters.
- Landlord/Tenant matters: Summary Eviction Proceedings.
- Small Claims (up to $3,000.00).