Your Summons or Notice to Appear will indicate if you will be required to appear In-Person or whether you will be required to appear virtually/electronically.
A Purpose for the scheduled appearance is provided on each summons or notice and is also available on E-Courts. One of the purposes listed will be either:
“In-Person Appearance” or “Electronic Appearances Only.”
If the purpose is listed as “In-Person Appearance” then In-Person appearances are required. When you appear In-Person, bring the summons/notice with you and come to the courthouse prior to the time stated and check in with the court officer in the part. Do not be late as there is a limited window of time for your case to be heard.
If the purpose is listed as “Electronic Appearances Only” then In-Person appearances are NOT required, and you must arrange to appear virtually/electronically. You may appear by “Microsoft Teams” video, or you may appear by phone. Please see the information about appearing by Microsoft Teams. The individual Microsoft Teams video link and phone number for the individual courtroom are included on the summons/notice and may be found at the link above. If you have not previously done so, or if your information has changed, please complete the Electronic Appearance Contact Information and mail or email it to us (info below) prior to the court date. On the court date, please access the “Microsoft Teams” link or call the phone number 15 minutes before your scheduled appearance time. No other check-in is necessary. You will remain in a virtual waiting area until your case is called. Should you have any questions, please call 516-493-3900.
Mail to: Nassau Family Court 101 County Seat Drive, Mineola, NY 11501, or Email to: [email protected].