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Overview 

City Courts outside New York City: decide civil suits involving claims up to $15,000; handle misdemeanors and lesser offenses; and, arraign defendants accused of felonies.

Some City Courts handle small claims (cases involving claims up to $5,000) and claims related to housing (landlord-tenant matters).

Location

State Office Building

317 Washington Street, 10th Floor
Watertown, NY 13601
United States

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Office Hours:
8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday - Friday
(Closed State & Federal holidays)

Civil, small claims, commercial claims & evictions are at 9:00 am

Jefferson County Court Complex

163 Arsenal Street, 2nd Floor
Watertown, NY 13691
United States

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Office Hours:
8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday - Friday
(Closed State & Federal holidays)

Criminal Calendar is at 10:00 am. Arraignment calendar is at 11:00 am.

Administration

Chief Clerk II
Benjamin Cobb

Deputy Chief Clerk II
Sandra L. Clark

City Court Judges

Hon. Mary E. Doheny
Phone: 315-570-2720
Fax: 315-266-4783

Hon. Kimberly A. Wood
Phone: 315-570-2720
Fax: 315-266-4783