Milford Town Court
Local court information for vehicle and traffic matters, criminal and civil proceedings, landlord–tenant cases, small claims, payments and scheduled court sessions.
Serving the Town of Milford
The Milford Town Court is part of New York State's Unified Court System. It handles matters arising within the Town's geographic boundaries, including vehicle and traffic cases, criminal matters, civil cases, landlord–tenant proceedings, small claims, local code matters, dog-control cases and certain environmental-conservation violations.
The court is independent from the Town Board and other administrative departments. Questions about a pending case, appearance date, plea, payment or filing should be directed to the court—not to the Town Clerk or Supervisor.
Court sessions and clerk hours
Your ticket, summons, notice or correspondence from the court controls your required appearance date.
Civil Court
Civil matters, evictions and small-claims proceedings.
Criminal Court
Criminal matters and misdemeanor vehicle-and-traffic charges.
Vehicle & Traffic
Non-criminal vehicle-and-traffic matters and scheduled conferences.
Clerk Window Hours
5:30 PM–8:30 PM
Common court questions
Use these summaries as general procedural information. Your ticket, court notice and instructions from court staff take priority.
Vehicle and traffic tickets
How to answer a ticket
A motorist is responsible for responding by the date shown on the ticket. For a non-misdemeanor charge, you may generally appear as directed or enter a plea using the appropriate section of the ticket and mail it to the court.
PO Box 328
Portlandville, NY 13834
Complete and sign the guilty-plea section. The court will process the plea and send further instructions, including any fine notice.
Complete and sign the not-guilty section. The court will notify you of the next scheduled conference or trial date.
Suspensions
Contact the court promptly if DMV says your license or driving privilege was suspended because of a Milford matter. You may need to answer an outstanding ticket, pay a court obligation, or complete another required step. DMV may also charge a suspension-termination fee; the amount depends on the type of suspension, so follow the amount and instructions in your DMV notice.
Paying fines and court fees
Accepted payment options
- Credit or debit card: Accepted in person, subject to the provider's service fee.
- Cash: Accepted in person. Do not send cash through the mail.
- Certified bank check or money order: Make payable to Milford Town Court and include enough identifying information to credit the correct case.
- Online payment: Available through the court's payment provider when the case is eligible. Provider fees may apply.
Mail certified checks or money orders to:
PO Box 328
Portlandville, NY 13834
Include a self-addressed stamped envelope when requesting a mailed receipt.
Pay Court OnlineLandlord and tenant matters
The court hears qualifying landlord–tenant proceedings involving property within the Town of Milford, including nonpayment and holdover matters. Civil sessions are generally held on the first Tuesday at 6:00 PM, but the date assigned by the clerk or shown on the court papers controls.
Small claims
Town and Village Justice Courts in New York may hear qualifying small claims seeking money damages up to $3,000. The defendant must generally reside, work, or have a place of business within the court's territorial jurisdiction, as allowed by law.
- Small claims seek money only; they are not used to force someone to return property or perform an action.
- Provide the defendant's complete physical address. A post-office box alone is not sufficient for service.
- Individuals may file small claims. Business entities should review New York's commercial-claims rules or speak with an attorney.
- Bring documents, photographs, receipts, estimates, contracts and witnesses needed to prove the claim or defense.
Source page lists a $10 filing fee. Confirm with the clerk before filing.
Source page lists a $15 filing fee. Confirm with the clerk before filing.
Forms and outside agencies
These external links lead to official New York State court and motor-vehicle information.
New York CourtHelp
Plain-language information about court cases, procedures and legal resources.
Open CourtHelp →Small Claims
State guidance for starting, defending and preparing a small-claims case.
Small-claims information →DIY Forms
Interactive programs for certain court forms and common legal proceedings.
Browse DIY forms →New York DMV
Information about tickets, points, suspensions, revocations and driving records.
Visit NY DMV →This page is informational, not legal advice
Court rules, fees, schedules and procedures can change. Your ticket, summons, court order and direct instructions from the court control. Contact the court before relying on website information for a filing deadline, appearance or payment.
Questions about a ticket, criminal matter, civil case, court date or payment should go directly to Milford Town Court at 607-286-7773.