Orleans County - Family Court

Orleans County Courthouse 1 South Main Street, Suite 3 Albion, NY 14411-1497 ww2.nycourts.gov/courts/8jd/Orleans/index.shtml
Main Phone
585-283-6656

Fax
585-371-3963

Primary Services
Adoption Courts, Family Law Courts, Youth Courts

Description
Family Court for Orleans County. Handles most cases involving youths between 8 and 16 years old who are charged with offenses that would be crimes if committed by adults. Also hears cases involving child custody, adoption, determination of support payments, and the paternity of children. Also deals with all types of family disputes except the termination of marriage which is handled exclusively by the Supreme Court.

Hours
Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm.

Eligibility
Orleans County residents or those with legal issues in Orleans County.

Intake Process
Call for information.

Program Fees
Vary according to court service; call for information.

Date of Official Change
Mar 01, 2021

Contacts
Laurie A. Bower (Primary)
Family Court Chief Clerk
lbower@nycourts.gov
585-283-6656
Kathleen Gray
Family Court Support Magistrate
585-283-6656