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Town Justice

Town Justice

Michael Christensen

137 Main St.
Penn Yan, NY 14527

Email: mchristensen@nycourts.gov

Hours: Thursday Mornings Only

Court Clerk

Court Clerk

Laurie Jensen

137 Main St.
Penn Yan, NY 14527

Phone: (315) 531-8816

Email: ljensen@nycourts.gov

Hours: Thursday Mornings Only

Court is in session every 2nd and 4th Thursday, starting at 9am.

 

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Mission:

The mission of a Town Court is to serve the local community by impartially administering justice and processing all cases within the town's geographic jurisdiction. As part of the NYS Unified Court System, this town court strives to resolve matters fairly, efficiently, and with the highest standards of dignity and integrity. Town courts across New York share these overarching goals, though specific municipality statements may vary slightly. Their core operational objectives include:

  • Upholding the Rule of Law: Ensuring that equal justice is delivered in a timely and impartial manner.
  • Community Access: Providing respectful, accessible, and transparent judicial services to residents.
  • Case Administration: Efficiently managing local criminal, civil, small claims, and traffic proceedings.

To review the broader goals established for all local courts, you can read the full New York State Unified Court System Mission at https://www.nycourts.gov/court-administration