Alden Town Court

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The Court Clerks are not permitted to give legal advice, so please do not ask.

The court provides two drop boxes for paperwork:

• One inside the building
• One outside the building

If a clerk is not available, please leave documents in either drop box. Staff will process them as soon as possible.

Civil Matters

Alden Town Court hears:

• Civil actions seeking monetary awards up to $3,000
• Small claims proceedings for awards up to $3,000
• Landlord/tenant disputes, including evictions and money judgments for back rent

Small claims court provides a low-cost, informal process for individuals to resolve disputes without needing an attorney (though one may be used).

Criminal Matters

The court handles:

• Misdemeanors and violations committed within the Town of Alden
• Vehicle and Traffic Law misdemeanors and traffic infractions
• Arraignments and preliminary hearings for felony cases

Town Justices are on call 24 hours a day to conduct arraignments. In cases involving domestic violence, they may also issue orders of protection.

• 1st & 3rd Tuesday of each month: Criminal matters
• 2nd Tuesday of each month: Traffic violations

Evening court sessions begin at 4:30 PM.