Photo of a Civil Law Book and the cover of an Indictment sheet.

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

Rochester City Court Criminal Division

Criminal Branch
150 S. Plymouth Ave.
Rochester, NY 14614
United States

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Criminal Division Clerk's Office

Monday - Friday 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Rochester City Court Civil Division
 

Civil Court
99 Exchange Blvd., Room 6
Rochester, NY 14614
United States

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Civil Division Clerk's Office
Hours of Operation:
Monday - Friday 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
(financial transactions must be completed by 3:30 p.m.)