518-842-7961 Fax 518-843-6136

Honorable Thomas L. Nethaway

Honorable Wayne J. Marotta

Welcome to the Town of Amsterdam Court Website

The Town of Amsterdam Court has jurisdiction over a broad range of matters, including vehicle and traffic matters, small claims, evictions and MISD Criminal offenses. The Town of Amsterdam Court is one of the busiest courts in Montgomery County. If you call and receive a busy signal or a recorded message during the office hours, please be aware that we are either helping another person at our window or already taking another phone call. Please be patient, courteous and kind. We have updated our website to help answer common questions and guide you through the court process.                     

 ** As a reminder, ONLY the court can answer court relation questions. Please do not call or email other Town of Amsterdam offices regarding court matters. You will only be directed back to the court.                                                       

 **All criminal matter adjournment requests must be submitted in writing. Please see ADJOURNMENT REQUEST INFORMATION AND PROCEDURE (see below).                                                                                                                   

** Please note if your license has been suspended more than once you must make an in-person appearance on a court night in order for your suspension to be lifted. The suspension cannot be lifted, or any suspension fee payment be processed until you appear in court. Please schedule a court date to be added to the calendar. For more SUSPENSION INFORMATION AND PROCEDURE (see below).

CHIEF CLERK ANDREA BROOKS     

DEPUTY COURT CLERK KAREN SMITH

PHONE: 518-842-7411     FAX: 518-843-6934

COURT OFFICE HOURS: MONDAY-FRIDAY, 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM EXCEPT HOLIDAYS

COURT CONTACT: TOWN OF AMSTERDAM COURT, 283 MANNYS CORNERS ROAD, AMSTERDAM, NY 12010   

COURT SESSION: HONORABLE WAYNE J. MAROTTA – 1st, 2nd, 3rd Tuesday of each month

COURT SESSOIN: HONORABLE THOMAS L. NETHAWAY – 2nd, 3rd, 4th Thursday of each month

**Small Claims, Evictions and Trials as scheduled

FOR INFORMATION ON THE FOLLOWING PLEASE CLICK THE LINKS BELOW:

Vehicle and Traffic Information and Procedure

Plea Form for Vehicle and Traffic

Suspended License Information and Procedure

Plea Form Form Suspended License

Fine Payment Options and Information

Criminal Cases Information and Procedure for Misdemeanor and Felony Charges

Adjournment Request Information and Procedure

Adjournment Request Form

Montgomery County District Attorney Contact Information

Montgomery County Public Defender Contact Information

Small Claims Information

Small Claims Form

Eviction Information

Certificate of Disposition Request Information

Certificate of Disposition Request Form