Greece Traffic Court Records
Traffic court records in Greece are managed by the Greece Town Court in Monroe County. Greece is one of the largest suburbs of Rochester, located on the western shore of Lake Ontario. The town court handles all traffic infractions, misdemeanors, and preliminary felony hearings that happen within town limits. This guide covers the court location, judge schedule, how to plead, payment rules, and how to search for your traffic case records.
Greece Traffic Court Quick Facts
Greece Traffic Court Records
Greece Town Court is at 1 Vince Tofany Blvd, Rochester, NY 14612. The phone number is (585) 227-3110. Office hours are 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. The payment window has slightly different hours -- it is open 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday, but does not open until 12:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
The town has four part-time justices, each with their own court session day:
- Judge Brian Marianetti -- Thursdays at 10:00 a.m.
- Judge Shannon Pero -- Wednesdays at 5:00 p.m.
- Judge Brett Granville -- Tuesdays at 5:00 p.m.
- Judge Debra Crowder -- Fridays at 9:00 a.m.
Your ticket will list a specific court date and time. Make sure you appear at the right session. If you need to ask about your case before your court date, contact Samantha Alessi at salessi@greeceny.gov for traffic court inquiries. The court does not accept adjournment requests by email -- call the office at (585) 227-3110 or have your attorney make the request.
The NYS DMV parking scofflaw jurisdictions page lists Greece as a participating town.
The DMV listing confirms that Greece participates in the parking scofflaw enforcement program.
Greece Traffic Court Records
If you want to plead guilty without appearing in court, follow the instructions on your ticket. Sign the form and send it to Greece Town Court, 4 Vince Tofany Blvd, Rochester, NY 14612. Once the court receives your guilty plea, a judge reviews it and sets the fine amount. The court then sends you a notice by mail telling you how much to pay and when.
Fines must be paid within 21 business days. The court accepts bank drafts and money orders payable to Greece Town Court. Credit card payments are accepted in person -- Visa and MasterCard only. This is important: the court does not accept personal checks and does not accept phone payments. If you want to pay by card, you have to go in person to the court.
Late payment leads to additional penalties. The court can issue a warrant, and the DMV can suspend your license. Always pay on time or contact the court if you need help.
Greece Traffic Court Records
To contest your ticket, check the not guilty box on the ticket form and mail it to the court. The court will schedule a new court date and send it to you by mail. On your court date, you meet with the town prosecutor first. This is where plea negotiations happen.
The prosecutor may offer to reduce your charge. A speeding ticket might become a non-moving violation. This can save you points on your record and keep your insurance rates lower. Whether you get an offer depends on your driving history, the specific charge, and the prosecutor's discretion.
If you reject the offer or no offer is made, the case goes to trial. The officer who wrote the ticket must appear and testify. You can cross-examine the officer and present your own case. The judge decides guilt or innocence. You have the right to bring a lawyer, though many people handle traffic cases on their own.
Points and Penalties
Traffic convictions in Greece go on your NYS driving record just like anywhere else in the state. New York uses a point system. Common offenses and their points include speeding (3 to 11 points), running a red light (3 points), following too closely (4 points), and cell phone use (5 points). If you reach 11 points in 18 months, the DMV suspends your license.
The DMV also charges a Driver Responsibility Assessment for drivers who accumulate 6 or more points in 18 months. That is an extra $300, plus $75 for each point above 6. This fee is separate from any court fine.
Taking a DMV-approved defensive driving course can remove up to 4 points from your record. It also gives you a 10% car insurance discount for three years. The point system page on the DMV site has the full details.
Looking Up Records
To check on a traffic case, call the court at (585) 227-3110. Give the clerk your name or ticket number. They can tell you about pending cases, fines, and scheduled dates. In-person visits work too during office hours.
Your driving abstract is available through the MyDMV portal. It shows all convictions, points, and license status. The Monroe County Clerk Records page can help with county-level court record searches.
Monroe County Connection
Greece sits in Monroe County, home to the city of Rochester. The Seventh Judicial District covers Monroe County. The Monroe County DA traffic reduction page has information about the district attorney's policies on traffic case negotiations. Appeals from Greece Town Court go to the Monroe County Court.
Nearby Cities
Other qualifying cities in the Rochester area with their own traffic court pages: