Court Description
Supreme Court generally handles civil matters seeking monetary damages exceeding the amount of $25,000.00. It is also the only court with authority to address matrimonial matters, including separation, annulment, and divorce. While Supreme Court does have the authority to hear criminal matters involving felonies, outside of New York City area these matters are usually heard at the County Court level.
Filing
All Supreme Court papers are filed in the Cortland County Clerk's Office and forwarded to the Court Clerk for submission to the Judge. The Cortland County Clerk's address is:
46 Greenbush Street, Suite 101
Cortland, NY 13045-3702
Phone: 607-753-5021.
Justice Rumsey's Motion Terms - 2008
All Motion Terms are held at the Cortland County Courthouse at 9:30 a.m.
February 8, April 18, June 13 (submitted only), August 8, October 3 (submitted only), and December 5, 2008.
Cortland motions may, in some instances, be brought in Broome County. Please contact the Chief Clerk in Cortland.
Broome Motion Terms: January 11, March 21, May 16, July 11, September 5 (submitted only), and October 31, 2008.
Forms
RJI Forms
Uncontested Divorce Packets
Name Change
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