SOME COURT PROCEEDINGS TEMPORARILY POSTPONED
Due to the ongoing COVID-19 public health crisis, this court will not be in regular session unless you have been notified by the court to appear on a specific date and time for arraignment on new charges.
Contact the Court for updates on Eviction proceedings.
All other matters are administratively adjourned until further notice. Upon resumption of the regular court sessions, you will be contacted by court personnel at a future date.
If you had a scheduled appearance which has been adjourned, you will not be penalized for your absence.
If you have received a notice by mail, pleased follow the instructions on the letter.
The court window is open Monday thru Friday from 9 am until 4:30 pm so that you may ask questions, pay fines or conduct other business that does not require appearance in court.
The court fax number is 716-876-0324.
Applications for small claims and civil matters are accepted Tuesday and Friday between 9:00 am and 11:00 am.
Court
Judge Gruber holds criminal court on Thursday afternoons at 1:00 pm and vehicle and traffic court on Tuesdays at 5:00 pm.
Judge Cavarello holds criminal court on Mondays at 9:00 am and vehicle and traffic court on Wednesdays at 5:00 pm.
Small claims and civil cases are scheduled on a monthly basis. To verify a specific date, contact the court clerk at (716) 876-5536.
Important Phone Numbers
- Court administrator: (716) 876-5536 ext. 3525
- Parking tags and bail: (716) 876-5536 ext. 3528
- Judge Cavarello's clerk: (716) 876-5536 ext. 3521
- Judge Gruber's clerk: (716) 876-5536 ext. 3523
- Small claims and civil matters: (716) 876-5536 ext. 3522
- Certificate of disposition, trials and marriages: (716) 876-5536 ext. 3522
Court Forms
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Procedures for Small Claims
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Application for Small Claims
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Credit Card by Mail Form
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Certificate of Disposition Request Form
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Plea Form - Guilty
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Plea Form - Not Guilty