Overview
The Supreme Court generally hears cases that are outside the authority of the lower courts, such as: civil matters involving higher dollar amounts; divorce, separation, and annulment proceedings; and criminal prosecutions of felonies. Supreme Courts hear civil matters while the County Courts hear criminal matters.
County Courts are located in each county outside New York City. County Courts, City Courts, and Town and Village Courts share authority to handle trials in misdemeanor cases and other minor offenses. But only County Courts have the authority to conduct trials in felony matters. County Courts also have limited authority over cases involving claims up to $25,000.
Location
Tioga County Historic Courthouse
20 Court St., P.O. Box 307
Owego, NY 13827
United States
8:30 AM - 4:30 PM,
Monday - Friday
(Except State Holidays)
All visitors must pass through a magnetometer upon entering the courthouse.
Judges' Chambers
Supreme Court Justice
Hon. Cheryl Insinga
Law Clerk
Andrea B. Sarra, Esq.
Secretary
Melissa A. Silvestri
Broome County Courthouse
92 Court Street, P.O. Box 1766
Binghamton, NY 13902
Phone: 607-240-5810
Fax: 607-240-5827
Supreme Court Justice
Hon. Oliver N. Blaise, III
Law Clerk
Joan Long, Esq.
Secretary
Meghan Giblin-Morton
Broome County Courthouse
92 Court Street, P.O. Box 1766
Binghamton, NY 13902
Phone: 607-240-5807
Fax: 607-240-5936
County Court Judge
Hon. Adam Schumacher
Court Attorney
Jenilyn M. Brhel
Secretary
Jennifer Zorn
Tioga County Courthouse
21 Court Street, P.O. Box 10
Owego, NY 13827
Phone: 607-689-6107
Fax: 212-401-9280
Clerk's Office
Chief Clerk
Janean Cook
Deputy Chief Clerk
Noelle Rivera
Court Annex Building
20 Court St.
P.O. Box 307
Owego, NY 13827
Phone: 607-689-6102
Fax: 212-401-5970
Links
County Courthouse
Courthouse Annex
Directions
From Ithaca, NY
Go South on Rt. 96B to Route 38 near Owego (will cross a bridge just before Route 38). Turn right after the bridge onto Route 38 (this road becomes North Ave. in Owego). At the end of North Avenue, turn right at the "T" in road onto Main St. (you will see the Courthouse on your left). Turn left onto Park St. (one-way street). Turn left onto Front St., then take an immediate left onto Court St. (also a one-way street). There is a parking lot on your right.
From Binghamton, NY
Go West on Route 17 until you reach Exit 64. You will see the Courthouse straight ahead as you cross the bridge to Owego. Bear to the right slightly and get onto Court St. (one-way street on the right side of the Courthouse). There will be a parking lot on your right.
From Elmira, NY
Go East on Route 17 until you reach Exit 64. You will see the Courthouse straight ahead as you cross the bridge. Bear to the right slightly and get onto Court St. (one-way street on the right side of the Courthouse). There will be a parking lot on your right.