585-708-4221
Fax
585-591-1830
Primary Services
Community Courts, Small Claims Courts, Traffic Courts
Description
* All in person court appearances are suspended until further notice due to COVID-19; see website for guidance on court matters. There is a drop box located outside the Town Hall door for court related paperwork. This drop box is only checked periodically, as the Court Clerk position is staffed part-time and is not at the office on a daily basis.*
Court has jurisdiction over matters relating to traffic violations, small claims, and criminal violations (misdemeanor and felony charges).
Court has jurisdiction over matters relating to traffic violations, small claims, and criminal violations (misdemeanor and felony charges).
Hours
No set office hours; call 585-708-4221 and leave a message to be returned when the court clerk is in.
Court is in session Mondays at 6pm, except for holidays and unless notified by the court.
Court is in session Mondays at 6pm, except for holidays and unless notified by the court.
Eligibility
Residents of the Town of Bennington and those who committed a crime in the Town of Bennington.
Intake Process
Call for information, or walk in on date and time of summons.
Program Fees
Vary according to offense and fine.
Date of Official Change
Jul 13, 2021
Contacts
Christa Dake (Primary)
Court Clerk
585-591-2157