Criminal Court: Payment of Fine and
Mandatory Surcharge
Payment Date
If you have been assessed a fine and/or mandatory surcharge, you must make payment by the date directed by the Court.
 Acceptable Forms of Payment
Acceptable forms of payments are: cash, government money order, certified check, or bank draft payable to the Syracuse City Court, and by applying bail monies to a fine. Credit cards (Mastercard and Visa only) are accepted on Vehicle and Traffic Law cases only.
Note: The Court does NOT accept personal checks |
Where to Pay
Payments may be made: in person at Syracuse City Court located in the Onondaga County/City of Syracuse Criminal Courts Building or by mail to Syracuse City Court - (either) Criminal or Traffic Division - 505 South State Street - Syracuse, N.Y. 13202. Do NOT send cash through the mail. If paying by credit card (Mastercard or Visa only) by mail for a Vehicle and Traffic case, you should request a credit card payment slip from the Clerk's office.
Note: Credit Card payments are not accepted via the telephone. |
Partial Payments
The Court does NOT accept partial payments.
Extension to Pay
If additional time is needed to pay a fine or surcharge, you MUST appear in court at 9:30 a.m. on any day Monday thru Friday to request an extension. You must first report to our Customer Assistance Counter located in room 130, so that your paperwork can be pulled for your appearance in court.
Consequences of Failing to Pay
Failure to pay fine as directed will result in a warrant for your arrest and may result in the suspension of your drivers license. Failure to pay a mandatory surcharge as directed will result in a civil judgement filed against you.
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