Facing a Case in Glens Falls City Court?
If you were arrested in the City of Glens Falls or given an appearance ticket by the Glens Falls Police Department, your case is headed to Glens Falls City Court on the third floor of City Hall. This page explains what the court handles, its specialty parts, and what happens when you appear.
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Glens Falls City Court Information
Glens Falls City Court
Address
42 Ridge Street, 3rd Floor
(Glens Falls City Hall)
Glens Falls, NY 12801
Judges
Hon. Larry Elmen
Hon. Jacquelyn P. White
Chief Clerk
Lisa Ghenoiu
Jurisdiction
Misdemeanors, violations, and traffic matters arising within the City of Glens Falls; civil claims up to $15,000 and small claims up to $5,000; and arraignment of felony cases before they move to Warren County Court in Lake George. The court also operates a Misdemeanor Domestic Violence Part and a Drug/Opioid Court.
Court details are provided as a public reference and were verified against the New York State Unified Court System at the time of publication. Judges, hours, and contact information can change; confirm current details with the court before relying on them.
What Glens Falls City Court Handles
The court hears misdemeanors, violations, and traffic matters arising within the City of Glens Falls. Cases come primarily from the Glens Falls Police Department, with State Police (Troop G) and Warren County Sheriff cases as well. Common charges include:
Specialty Parts: Drug Court and the Domestic Violence Part
Glens Falls City Court is one of the area courts that runs dedicated specialty parts: a Misdemeanor Domestic Violence Part and a Drug/Opioid Court. The Drug/Opioid Court can offer a treatment-based track that, completed successfully, may reduce or resolve the underlying charge rather than carrying it to a conventional conviction. The Domestic Violence Part handles qualifying misdemeanor cases on a specialized calendar with close monitoring of any order of protection. Whether either part is the right path in your case depends on the charge, your record, and the facts, and it is a decision to make with counsel before you commit.
What to Expect When You Appear
Your first appearance is usually an arraignment, where the judge states the charges, sets release conditions, and in domestic cases may issue an order of protection. If a DWI arrest involved a refused chemical test, your license case is already moving at the DMV. See DMV refusal hearings. For the full process, see what happens after an arrest. Cases here are prosecuted by the Warren County District Attorney’s Office.
Where Glens Falls Felony Cases Go
Felonies are arraigned in Glens Falls City Court and then transferred to Warren County Court at the Municipal Center in Lake George for grand jury and trial. See our felony defense and Glens Falls criminal defense pages, browse the full courts directory, or call 518-245-9109 for a free consultation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Glens Falls City Court located?
Glens Falls City Court is on the third floor of City Hall at 42 Ridge Street, Glens Falls, NY 12801, in the same building as the Glens Falls Police Department. The main court number is (518) 480-6365. Note that this court’s hours run 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, slightly different from most area courts.
Does Glens Falls City Court have a drug court or domestic violence part?
Yes. Glens Falls City Court operates a Misdemeanor Domestic Violence Part and a Drug/Opioid Court. These specialty parts handle qualifying cases differently from the general calendar, and for the right case they can open treatment-based alternatives to a conventional conviction. Whether your case fits is something to review with an attorney early.
What charges are handled in Glens Falls City Court?
The court handles misdemeanors, violations, and traffic matters within the City of Glens Falls, most commonly DWI, drug possession, domestic violence, assault, and petit larceny. Felony charges are arraigned here and then move to Warren County Court in Lake George.
Where do Glens Falls felony cases go?
Felonies are arraigned in Glens Falls City Court and then transferred to Warren County Court at the Warren County Municipal Center, 1340 State Route 9, Lake George, for grand jury and trial. Only County Court can try felony matters.
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