Town Court
Office Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00AM to 4:30PM
Phone: (607)687-0123 ext. 4
Fax: (607)240-5414
Court Clerks
Cheryl Adams
BreAnna Spires
Small Claims Action
Required Information:
• Name & street address of defendant (no PO Box #)
• Brief statement of claim
• Amount of claim
• Filing Fee – Maximum of $15.00 (No personal checks)
Incorporated Businesses, Individuals who cannot file in Small Claims Actions
Civil Suit Actions:
• Summons & Complaint prepared, signed by either an attorney, or the Court Clerk
• Summons must be served at least six (6), but not more than thirty (30) days before hearing date
• A copy of summons & complaint with affidavit of service attached, shall be filed with the court within six (6) days of service
• Filing Fee – $20.00 (No personal checks)
Summary Proceedings (Evictions)
Forms Needed:
• Notice of Petition
• Petition to Recover Possession of Real Property
• Applicable Notice to Vacate & Affidavit of Service of same, applicable warrant if seeking removal
WHAT IS NEEDED TO FILE
• Have Notice of Petition & Petition to Recover Possession of Real Property filled out
• Have Applicable Notice to Vacate & Affidavit of Service of same with petitions
• Make sure Respondent (Tenant) is served not more than seventeen (17) days or less than ten (10) days before hearing date
• Make sure Notice of Petition & an Affidavit of Service is filed with the court within three (3) days of service
Filing Fee – $20.00 (No personal checks)
METHODS OF PAYMENT
No personal checks, only money orders and certified checks (drawn on U.S. Bank) accepted
• All remittances are to be made payable to the Owego Town Court and must be paid in U.S. funds.
• Enclose a self addressed, stamped envelope with your payment for your receipt.
Where to Pay:
Payments can be made 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Go to www.allpaid.com or call 888-604-7888
Pay Fines, Surcharges Judge Hogan – PLC 5463
Internet Service Fee 3.5% (Minimum $3.50)
Phone Service Fee 5% (Minimum $5.00)
PAYMENT METHODS
Owego Town Court Office can process credit card payments, but you may pay with cash if you are paying in person. Payments made by credit/debit cards must be paid in full. The court does not accept personal checks.
HON. PATRICK K. HOGAN
Arraignments: Tuesday at 9:00 A.M.
Trials & Pre-Trials: Tuesday at 10:00 A.M.
Civil Hearings: Thursday at 10:00 A.M.
HON. D. JOY BENNETT
Arraignments: Thursday at 1:00 P.M .
Trial & Pre-Trials: Wednesday at 1:00 or 1:30 P.M.
Civil Hearings: Thursday at 2:00 P.M.
Where to Pay:
Payments can be made 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Go to www.allpaid.com or call 888-604-7888
Pay Fines, Surcharges Judge Hogan – PLC 5463
Internet Service Fee 3.5% (Minimum $3.50)
Phone Service Fee 5% (Minimum $5.00)
PAYMENT METHODS
Owego Town Court Office can process credit card payments, but you may pay with cash if you are paying in person. Payments made by credit/debit cards must be paid in full. The court does not accept personal checks.
Notice
Town Of Owego Court will be closed Mondays & Fridays.
Starting April 2, 2024 until further notice.