Town Justices are elected to a four year term. In the Town of Gates, there are two justices who preside over the court and handle criminal and traffic matters arising within the town borders. They have jurisdiction over civil matters up to $3,000.00.

Contact: Chief Court Clerk, Donna J. Forrest, 426-0410

Hours: Court Clerks: 9:00 A.M. -5:00 P.M., Monday - Friday
(For Parking Tickets: Contact Nancy Grassi, 9:00 A.M.-5:00P.M., (Monday -Friday)

Town Justices and Staff:

• Administrative Judge John J. Pisaturo
  • Court Clerk to Judge Pisaturo: Linda Magin
  • Assistant Court Clerk: Maryanne Mazurek
• Judge Peter P. Pupatelli
  • Court Clerk to Judge Pupatelli: Linda Moran
  • Assistant Court Clerk: Shelley Conradt
  • Parking Ticket Clerk: Nancy Grassi

Continuing activities and services available for Gates residents:

Court Schedule: (Large courtroom unless otherwise specified)

• Monday, 5:30 P.M.: Jury and Bench Trials
• Tuesday, 4:00 P.M.: Trials and Dispositions
  (Assistant District Attorney present)
  Judge Pisaturo presiding
• Wednesday, 4:00 P.M.: Trials and Dispositions
  (Assistant District Attorney present)
  Judge Pupatelli presiding
• Thursday, 5:30 P.M.: Arraignments
  Judge Pupatelli presiding
  Judge Pisaturo presiding
• Weddings: upon appointment
  Judge Pisaturo, 352-8818
  Judge Pupatelli, 232-4060

Area served: Town of Gates

Fees for filing:

• Small Claims, $10.00 under $1,000/ $15.00-$1,000-$3,000 max
• Evictions, $20.00
• Transcript of Judgement, $2.00