The Ancram Town Court has resumed scheduling in-person court appearances for criminal and traffic matters as of 2/22/2021.
If you have received a traffic ticket, please sign the appropriate plea section on the right hand side of the ticket and MAIL it back to us by the return date indicated near the bottom left side of your ticket. This date is NOT a court date.
If you have entered a NOT GUILTY plea, the Court will notify you by mail of the date you are to appear. In lieu of a personal appearance, you MAY choose to initiate plea negotiations with the Columbia County District Attorney’s Office by mail at:
If you have entered a GUILTY plea to the original traffic charge, the Court will inform you by letter as to the fine imposed. Please note that when you plead guilty to the charge stated on your ticket, the Court cannot reduce your charge or any possible points associated with it.
All in-person court matters will be conducted in accordance with recommended Covid safety protocols. Masks must be worn at all times in the building. Should you have any questions, you may leave a message for the Court Clerk at (518)-329-6512, ext. 211.
Town of Ancram Justices
The Honorable Catherine L. Redlich
Court Clerks
Ruth Wittlinger
Susan Tirante
Court Hours: Wednesdays at 6pm
To reach the Court Clerk, please call (518) 329-6512 ext. 211
- If your ticket was issued on the Taconic Parkway in the Town of Gallatin, please call (518) 398-7690.
- If your ticket was issued on the Taconic Parkway in the Town of Taghkanic, please call (518) 329-3030.
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