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 Rene Decroce, 9:00 A.M.-5:00P.M., (Monday -Friday)

Town Justices and Staff:

• Administrative Judge Peter P. Pupatelli
  • Court Clerk to Peter Pupatelli: Maryanne J. Mazurek
  • Assistant Court Clerk: Donna M. Smith 

• Judge Sam L. Valleriani
  • Court Clerk to Judge Valleriani: Shelley A. Conradt
  • Assistant Court Clerk: Theresa LaPorta
  • Parking Ticket Clerk: Rene Decroce

Continuing activities and services available for Gates residents:

Court Schedule:

• Monday, 5:30 P.M.: Jury and Bench Trials
• Tuesday, 5:30 P.M.: Arraignments
  Judge Pupatelli presiding
  Judge Valleriani presiding
• Wednesday, 4:00 P.M.: Trials and Dispositions
  (Assistant District Attorney present)
  Judge Pupatelli presiding
• Friday, 9:30 A.M.: Trials and Dispositions
  (Assistant District Attorney present)
  Judge Valleriani presiding
• Weddings: upon appointment
  Judge Pupatelli, 232-4060
  Judge Valleriani, 943-5601
• 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, $6.00