Contact Chesterfield, NY Court Clerk

What to do if you received a traffic ticket within the Town of Chesterfield:

Traffic Violations

1. Answer the ticket by checking the appropriate box of “guilty” or “not guilty” (which is located on the right-hand side of the ticket).
2. Mail or email the ticket to the Court before the appearance date indicated on the ticket or you may appear in person on the appearance date indicated on the ticket.

• If you plead “GUILTY”, the Court will assess a fine and mail you a “fine notice” with a date by which the fine is due.
• If you plead “NOT GUILTY”, you will be able to seek a possible reduction of your original charge or may be eligible to participate in the traffic diversion program.  (**SEE BELOW FOR "Not Guilty Plea Instructions")

Misdemeanor or Felony Traffic Tickets

If you were charged with a Misdemeanor or Felony traffic ticket, you must appear

in person on the date indicated on your ticket.

Small Claims

Claim of $1.00 - $1,000.00.                    $10.00

Claim of $1,001.00 - $3,000.00.             $15.00

Counter Claims                                       $ 3.00

Appeals                                                   $ 5.00

Transcript of Judgement                         $ 2.00

Satisfaction of Judgement.                     $ 2.00

Summary Proceedings  (Evictions)

Filing Fee                                              $ 20.00

Documents

Certificate of Disposition                       $ 5.00

Certificate of Conviction                        $ 5.00

Photocopies (per page)                        $ 0.25

Notary Service

Acknowledgments and Jurats               $ 2.00

If you have been stopped for a vehicle or traffic offense in Essex County

1. You have the right to challenge this matter in Court. To do so, you must contact the Court by the date set forth on the ticket(s) and request a bench trial. There, you or your attorney will have the opportunity to challenge the ticket(s) with the Court.
2. You have the right to plead "guilty" by mail. See the instructions on your ticket. However, if you are applying for either the Diversion Program or the Traffic Reduction Program, you must sign Section B of your ticket (Not Guilty Section) and mail the original ticket to the courts. Please make sure to keep a copy for your records.
3. You have the right to seek a reduction to your ticket(s) from the Essex County District Attorney's Office. You may be eligible to participate in the Essex County Traffic Diversion Program or the Essex County Traffic Reduction Program. 

Traffic Diversion or Reduction Program Instructions

Review both programs and select an option that best suits you to get started. There is a Help Desk to call for assistance in navigating the Diversion process. If you apply, are accepted, and complete the Diversion program, your tickets will be withdrawn. If you apply for the Reduction program, you will receive a plea offer. You can complete both options without having to appear in court.