The court is located in the Town of Dickinson office. For further information, visit our Directions page.
You may have received a hand-written ticket or a computer-generated ticket. It is the obligation of the receiving motorist to respond to the ticket. If the charges are NOT MISDEMEANORS you can either appear on the date listed on the bottom of the ticket or you may complete section A or B on the ticket to indicate your plea of either guilty or not guilty. You then mail the entire ticket to the court:
Dickinson Town Court
531 Old Front Street
Binghamton, NY 13905
If you fail to respond your license may be suspended.
Upon a plea of guilty, a fine and New York State mandated surcharge may be assessed and you will be notified by mail of the amount due and the instructions on how to make payment. Upon a plea of not guilty, you will be sent further information on how to proceed. If you have been charged with a misdemeanor, you must appear in person on the date and time listed on the ticket.
Once a plea of guilty has been entered, the judge may assess a fine, and a Notice of Fine will be mailed to you with the amount due and the instructions for payment.
PLEASE NOTE THAT THE COURT MUST HAVE A CURRENT AND CORRECT MAILING ADDRESS.
A supporting deposition is a more detailed account of the ticket you were issued. If you received an electronically-generated ticket, you may have been handed a supporting deposition at the same time you were handed your ticket from the officer.
For the most current information, go to http://dmv.ny.gov
It takes approximately 6-8 weeks from the return date listed on your ticket before you can expect to get a response.
That notice came from NYS Department of Motor Vehicles and is separate from any fines or surcharges paid to the court. The fee is called Driver's Responsibility Act (DRA). Go to for any questions pertaining to http://dmv.ny.gov/org/tickets/pay-driver-responsibility-assessment that fee.
Before any plea bargains are accepted, you must first submit your plea of NOT GUILTY to the Court by signing "Part B" of the ticket you were issued and mail or drop it off at the court office. The address is listed above. Once the Court is in receipt of your not guilty plea you may contact the Broome County District Attorney’s Office at https://broomeda.com/tickets.html to discuss a possible negotiated plea disposition.
If you no longer have your uniform traffic ticket given to you by the officer, you may use the link below to obtain a generic form. Be sure the entire form is completed and return to the address shown on the form. If the entire form is not completed, it will not be processed. If you are not sure of your ticket number you will need to contact the court.
generic mail-in plea form
- If you are suspended for failure to pay a fine you will need to contact the court clerk to obtain the total amount due including possible Suspension Termination Fees*.
- If you have received a Notice of Suspension from NYS DMV and are not yet suspended for failure to pay a fine, you must submit payment in full as shown on the form prior to the suspension effective date to avoid the Suspension Termination Fee*.
- If you are suspended for failure to answer a summons you will need to submit your plea of either guilty or not guilty by completing the generic mail in plea form and return by mail to the Court along with your Termination Suspension Lift Fee*. Make money orders or certified bank check payable to Town of Dickinson Court. Personal checks are not accepted.
- If you have received a Notice of Suspension from NYS DMV and are not yet suspended for failure to answer a summons, you will need to submit your plea of either guilty or not guilty by completing the generic mail in plea form and return by mail to the Court prior to your suspension effective date.
If your license is suspended and the effective date is July 5, 2009 or before, you will be required to pay a Suspension Termination Fee of $35.00 per suspension. For suspensions that went into effect on or after July 6, 2009, the Suspension Termination Fee is $70.00 per suspension.
Can I pay with a personal or business check? No.
Can I pay online? Yes. www.paycourtonline.com
Can I pay over the phone? Yes. 1-800-701-8560
Can I make partial payments? No.
Can I pay in-person? With the ongoing COVID-19 Pandemic it is preferred that you pay online, over the phone, or through the mail. You can mail a Money Order/Certified Check - US Funds for EXACT AMOUNT payable to Dickinson Town Court.
All payments must be made in US currency.
If you must pay in-person the following methods of payment are accepted:
Cash, Credit Card (Visa, MasterCard, Discover, American Express, Apple Pay, Android Pay) A fee of 2.99% will be added to your credit card payment with this option
Although you are not required to have an attorney, you have a right to have representation at every step of the proceeding. It is not recommended that you proceed to trial without the aid of counsel, but you do have that right.
For more information on court proceedings in New York State, visit the New York State Unified Court System website.
The Broome County Public Defender's Office only represents on violations, misdemeanors and felonies. They do not represent on simple traffic infractions. You must call their office at (607) 778-2403 to make an intake appointment to see if you financially qualify for representation. You are required to notify the court of your scheduled appointment. Please contact the Public Defender's Office with any further questions.
Call the court immediately. You may be subject to a license suspension or a warrant could be issued for your arrest.
You can contact:
SOS Shelter Advocacy Office at 1201 Main Street in Endicott, NY (across from U-E High School), at (607) 748-5174. The 24-hour Crisis Line is (607) 754-4340. This hotline is for information and referrals to their shelter and/or other services and support.
Crime Victims Assistance Center Advocate Program at 45 Hawley Street, Binghamton, NY, (607) 778-2423. Ask for the Crime Victim Advocate. The 24-hour Crisis Line is (607) 722-4256. This hotline is for information and referrals for victims of domestic violence as well as accompaniment to hospitals and law enforcement agencies. Their website is www.cvac.us.
Small claims can be filed with the Court Clerk. The party against which you are filing must live, work, or have a place of business in the Town of Dickinson. You must have the exact mailing address. Post office boxes are not acceptable. The allowable maximum amount to claim is $3,000.00. For claims up to $1,000.00, the filing fee is $10.00. For claims over $1,000 the filing fee is $15.00. You must call ahead to make an appointment to file the paperwork. For more information, you may pick up the New York State Guide to Small Claims Court at the court office.
Yes. You can contact ACCORD (A Center for Dispute Resolution, Inc.). This is a mediator service which is free. In Broome County you can call (607) 724-5153, or e-mail them at accord@stny.rr.com. In Tioga County call (607) 687-8222, or e-mail them at tcaccord@pronetisp.net.
Evictions are heard on Thursdays at 9:30 am.You must call the Court to set up a date.The filing fee is $20.00.
Additional Resources:
https://www.nycourts.gov/courthelp/diy/smallProperty.shtml
Be sure to read your entire Jury Summons Notice. You are to call the court at 723-9403 after 5:00pm the day before the scheduled trial. A recording will advise you whether or not you need to report.
Parking is located on either side of the Town Hall.
