Justice Court

Judge Barbara Seelbach

Clerk: Liz Johnson
Clerk Hours: Mon and Fri 10am – 2pm
Phone: 845-266-5853 Opt. 5 then Opt. 2
Email: ClintonTownCourtDutchess@nycourts.gov
Fax: 845-266-3335

Vehicle & Traffic Court: Mondays – 6:00pm (Odd Months only: Jan, Mar, May, Jul, Sep, Nov)

(No Vehicle & Traffic Court Session the following Mondays: January 1,15; March 18; May 27; July 8, 22; September 2, 23; November 11)

Criminal / DA Court: 1st Thursday – 5:00pm
(criminal matters only)

(the DA session for July will be held July 11th  instead of July 4th due to the holiday)

Small Claims, Civil and Real Estate cases:  by appointment

(Except Holidays)

Town Calendar

Judge James V. Brands

Clerk: Colleen McGarry
Clerk Hours: Wed and Thurs 1:30pm – 5:30pm
Phone 845-266-5853 Opt. 5 then Opt. 1
Email: ClintonTownCourtDutchess@nycourts.gov
Fax: 845-266-3335

Vehicle & Traffic Court: Thursdays – 5:30pm (Even Months only: Feb, Apr, Jun, Aug, Oct, Dec)

(No Vehicle & Traffic Court Session the following Thursdays: February 29; August 22; December 26)

Criminal / DA Court: 1st Thursday – 4:30pm
(criminal matters only)

(the DA session for July will be held July 11th  instead of July 4th due to the holiday)

Small Claims, Civil and Real Estate cases:  by appointment

(Except Holidays)

Town Calendar

1215 Centre Road, Rhinebeck, Dutchess County, NY 12572
(The Justice Court building is behind the Clinton Library)

Map & Directions

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Note:  Proper attire is required when attending court.

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Please Note:

Pursuant to the Rules of the Chief Judge, section 29.1: “Taking photographs, films or videotapes, or audiotaping, broadcasting or telecasting, in a courthouse including any courtroom, office or hallway thereof, at any time or on any occasion, whether or not the court is in session is forbidden.”

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If you have any questions or concerns regarding an in-court appearance, please call 845-266-5853 Opt. 5 or email ClintonTownCourtDutchess@nycourts.gov

The Town of Clinton Court will continue to monitor and follow the directives provided by our key local health and government authorities as well as those provided by the CDC and World Health Organization and we will continue to keep you informed of any policy or operational changes. Please check our website for updates.

Mailing Address: Town of Clinton, Justice Court, 1215 Centre Road, Rhinebeck, NY 12572

Useful Links:

Directions to Town of Clinton Court:

  1. Take the Taconic State Parkway to the Bulls Head Road exit.
  2. Go west on Bulls Head Road, towards Rhinebeck, for 2 miles.
  3. Turn left (south) onto Centre Road (Dutchess County Rt 18) and go 2 miles.
  4. The Town Hall property is on the right.
  5. The Court is behind the Clinton Library building.