Broome County Traffic Court Records
Traffic court records in Broome County are handled by Binghamton City Court's Traffic Unit and a number of town and village courts throughout the county. The Sixth Judicial District oversees all courts in the area. Binghamton, the county seat, is the largest city and where most traffic cases end up. The county has a well-organized system for processing tickets, accepting payments, and managing court records. Whether your ticket was issued on Route 17 or a back road in one of the smaller towns, this page explains where to go, how to pay, and what records are available to the public.
Broome County Traffic Court Records
Broome County Traffic Court Records
The Binghamton City Court Traffic Unit handles most traffic violations that occur within the city limits. If you get a ticket in Binghamton, this is the court you will deal with. For traffic tickets in other parts of Broome County, the Broome County District Attorney website at www.gobroomecounty.com/da/traffic has more details.
When you plead guilty in writing, the court mails a fine letter telling you the amount and the due date. Make sure your current mailing address is on file with the court. If you appear in person instead, the court tells you right there how much the fine is and when you need to pay. Online payment is available through the web payment system linked from the court website.
For in-person payments, go to the Clerk's office at the court. They do not accept personal or business checks. You must pay with cash, money order, or bank certified check made payable to Binghamton City Court. Credit cards are accepted but carry a 2.99% fee on top of the fine. For mail payments, send a money order or bank certified check -- again, no personal checks. Include a self-addressed stamped envelope if you want a receipt mailed back to you.
Broome County Traffic Court Records
The Broome County Clerk's Office is on the 3rd floor of the Broome County Office Building at 60 Hawley Street, Binghamton, NY 13901. Phone: (607) 778-2255 Ext. 6. Email: clerkinfo@BroomeCountyny.gov. The office serves as the Records Management Officer for all records in Broome County and also acts as an agent for the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles.
The Broome County Clerk's website provides details on office hours, services, and how to access records.
Many documents are available online at www.gobcclerk.com, including land records going back to 1935 and court documents dating to 1986. The Clerk's office has three divisions: County Clerk's Office, Department of Motor Vehicles, and Records Management. The DMV division handles vehicle registrations, driver's licenses, and learner permits. Appointments are strongly encouraged, but walk-ins are welcome Monday through Friday from 8 AM to 4 PM at the Binghamton and Endicott offices.
Broome Traffic Court Records
The Broome County Courthouse in Binghamton is the hub for higher-level court proceedings. The main phone is 607.240.5800. County Court Judges include Hon. Jeffrey A. Tait (607.240.5810), Hon. Ferris D. Lebous (607.240.5807), Hon. Molly Fitzgerald (607.240.5813), and Hon. Eugene D. Faughnan (607.240.5950). The Law Library can be reached at 607.240.5786, and the Jury Commissioner at 607.240.5900.
The Broome County Courts page lists judges, phone numbers, and court locations for all county court divisions.
The County Court handles felony criminal cases and also hears appeals from the town and village courts. If you lose a traffic case at a lower court and want to challenge the decision, the County Court is where you file the appeal.
Town and Village Courts
Broome County has many local courts that handle traffic tickets. Town Courts include Barker, Binghamton (the town, separate from the city), Chenango, Colesville, Conklin, Dickinson, Fenton, Kirkwood, Lisle, Maine, Nanticoke, Sanford, Triangle, Union, and Windsor. Village Courts include Deposit, Endicott, Johnson City, Port Dickinson, and Windsor.
These courts deal with minor criminal matters, traffic infractions, small claims, and local ordinance violations. Each town court has its own schedule and clerk. The back of your traffic ticket tells you which court to contact. The DMV division in Broome County also operates mobile offices in Conklin, Harpursville, Whitney Point, and Windsor -- all walk-ins only. You can surrender license plates at any physical office without an appointment for a $1 processing fee (cash only).
Cities in Broome County
The following city in Broome County has its own page on this site with more detailed local traffic court information.
Binghamton is the largest city in the county but does not meet the population threshold for a separate city page. Its traffic cases go through the Binghamton City Court Traffic Unit described above.
Nearby Counties
Broome County is in the Southern Tier of New York. It shares borders with these counties.