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
317 E Church Street
2nd floor
Elmira, NY 14901
United States
Monday through Friday 8:30 am to 4:30 pm
Excluding NYS Holidays
Payments are accepted until 4:00 pm
Court is located on the corner of Lake & Church Streets.
Parking: Parking is available on the street across from City Hall, and handicapped parking is available in the parking lot behind City Hall.
Judges
Honorable Peter F. Finnerty
Honorable Daniel J. Cain
Chief Clerk
Casey Johnson
Deputy Chief Clerk
Sheyvon Simeon
Secretary
Patricia P. Minchin
Court Attorney
Paul R. Hart