Tioga County Court
16 Court Street
P.O. Box 307
Owego, NY 13827

County Court Judge
Honorable Vincent Sgueglia

Secretary
Lisa Mistretta
(607) 687-0338

Court Attorney
Karen L. Natwick. Esq.
(607) 687-0338

Chief Clerk
JoAnn Peet
(607)687-0544
Fax: (607) 687-5680

The County Court is established in each county outside New York City. It is authorized to handle prosecution of crimes committed within the county, although, in practice County Court handles only felony cases. Misdemeanors and violations are usually handled in town or village courts. The County Court has jurisdiction to hear and determine all appeals from the town and village courts. In addition, County Court has limited jurisdiction in civil cases involving amounts up to $25,000. In a number of counties, including Tioga, the County Court Judge also functions as the Family Court Judge and Surrogate's Court Judge. In those counties, the judge is referred to as a "multi-hat" judge.