Justice Christopher Penfold716-366-3945
Court Clerk Lisa Klajbor716-366-3945 (p) 716-371-4089 (fax)
[email protected] Court OfficersJames Curtin and Ronald Raczka
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Court Hours:
Monday - Friday 8:00 AM 3:00 PM Court is held every Monday night (except holidays) Vehicle and traffic cases are heard the 1st and 3rd Mondays of each month stating at 5:30 PM, doors open at 5:00 PM Misdemeanors and Felonies are heard the 2nd and 4th Mondays of each month starting at 4:30 PM, doors open at 4:00 PM |
YOU MAY CHOOSE ONE OF THE LEGAL OPTIONS IN REGARDS TO YOUR PENDING COURT CASE:
You can enter your plea as outlined on your ticket by sending it to the court address above by postal mail or email to [email protected]
Option 1: You may pursue a possible plea offer from the Chautauqua County District Attorney's office by going to the following website and completing the form. You will need to submit a plea of NOT GUILTY to the court prior to submitting your request for a plea deal. https://chautauquany.seamlessdocs.com/f/TrafficTicketPlea. You will need to provide a copy of your traffic ticket(s) (You can email the court at [email protected] to request a copy if needed) and a driver's abstract (also known as your driving record, obtainable from your home state Department of Motor Vehicles). When filling in the form, please be sure that you click the correct court in the drop down list: Dunkirk, Town. If you have any questions regarding this, please call (716)753-4241. Additional information can be found at: https://chqgov.com/trafficticket. Upon a plea of guilty to the agreed-upon offense, you will be subject to sentencing by the presiding judge, to any sentence legally authorized to be imposed for the offense to which you plead guilty. YOU WILL NOT NEED TO APPEAR IN PERSON IF YOU CHOOSE THIS OPTION.
Option 2: Plead Not Guilty. By pleading "Not Guilty" you exercise your right to a public trial at which the People of the State of New York, represented by the prosecution, must prove beyond a reasonable doubt, that you have committed the offense alleged in the accusatory instrument. At the trial you will have the right to hear, see and challenge the evidence submitted to prove your guilt, including confronting by cross-examination the Police Officer, Peace Officer or other witness or witnesses who testify against you. You have the right to have witnesses testify on your behalf and you may, but you are not required to, testify on your own behalf. The court will determine, after hearing all evidence submitted at the trial, whether or not the People have proven guilt beyond a reasonable doubt, and will render an appropriate verdict. THIS OPTION REQUIRES YOU TO APPEAR IN PERSON.
Option 3: Plead Guilty as Charged. By pleading "Guilty" you waive your right to a trial which the People of the State of New York, represented by the prosecution, must prove beyond a reasonable doubt that you committed the offense alleged in the accusatory instrument. A Plea of Guilty will subject you to sentencing, by the judge presiding, to any legally authorized sentence. You may withdraw, with the court's permission, your plea of guilty at any time prior to sentencing and exercise your right to trial. YOU WILL NOT NEED TO APPEAR IN PERSON IF YOU CHOOSE THIS OPTION.
Option 4: You may Plead Not Guilty and hire a Private Attorney to represent you at any time during these proceedings.
Please contact the court clerk between the hours of 8:00am and 3:00pm Monday through Friday at 716-366-3945 with any questions you may have regarding this informational form.
Misdemeanors and Felonies are heard the 2nd and 4th Mondays of each month (except holidays).
For more information regarding small claims cases go to http://nycourts.gov/CourtHelp/pdfs/SmallClaimsHandbook.pdf
For more information regarding evictions go to http://nycourts.gov/CourtHelp/Homes/evictions.shtml
You can enter your plea as outlined on your ticket by sending it to the court address above by postal mail or email to [email protected]
Option 1: You may pursue a possible plea offer from the Chautauqua County District Attorney's office by going to the following website and completing the form. You will need to submit a plea of NOT GUILTY to the court prior to submitting your request for a plea deal. https://chautauquany.seamlessdocs.com/f/TrafficTicketPlea. You will need to provide a copy of your traffic ticket(s) (You can email the court at [email protected] to request a copy if needed) and a driver's abstract (also known as your driving record, obtainable from your home state Department of Motor Vehicles). When filling in the form, please be sure that you click the correct court in the drop down list: Dunkirk, Town. If you have any questions regarding this, please call (716)753-4241. Additional information can be found at: https://chqgov.com/trafficticket. Upon a plea of guilty to the agreed-upon offense, you will be subject to sentencing by the presiding judge, to any sentence legally authorized to be imposed for the offense to which you plead guilty. YOU WILL NOT NEED TO APPEAR IN PERSON IF YOU CHOOSE THIS OPTION.
Option 2: Plead Not Guilty. By pleading "Not Guilty" you exercise your right to a public trial at which the People of the State of New York, represented by the prosecution, must prove beyond a reasonable doubt, that you have committed the offense alleged in the accusatory instrument. At the trial you will have the right to hear, see and challenge the evidence submitted to prove your guilt, including confronting by cross-examination the Police Officer, Peace Officer or other witness or witnesses who testify against you. You have the right to have witnesses testify on your behalf and you may, but you are not required to, testify on your own behalf. The court will determine, after hearing all evidence submitted at the trial, whether or not the People have proven guilt beyond a reasonable doubt, and will render an appropriate verdict. THIS OPTION REQUIRES YOU TO APPEAR IN PERSON.
Option 3: Plead Guilty as Charged. By pleading "Guilty" you waive your right to a trial which the People of the State of New York, represented by the prosecution, must prove beyond a reasonable doubt that you committed the offense alleged in the accusatory instrument. A Plea of Guilty will subject you to sentencing, by the judge presiding, to any legally authorized sentence. You may withdraw, with the court's permission, your plea of guilty at any time prior to sentencing and exercise your right to trial. YOU WILL NOT NEED TO APPEAR IN PERSON IF YOU CHOOSE THIS OPTION.
Option 4: You may Plead Not Guilty and hire a Private Attorney to represent you at any time during these proceedings.
Please contact the court clerk between the hours of 8:00am and 3:00pm Monday through Friday at 716-366-3945 with any questions you may have regarding this informational form.
Misdemeanors and Felonies are heard the 2nd and 4th Mondays of each month (except holidays).
For more information regarding small claims cases go to http://nycourts.gov/CourtHelp/pdfs/SmallClaimsHandbook.pdf
For more information regarding evictions go to http://nycourts.gov/CourtHelp/Homes/evictions.shtml