Do I have to appear in person at Monroe Village Justice Court?

Criminal defendants must appear in person. For traffic infractions a licensed attorney can appear in your place with a written authorization — useful given the Wednesday-evening schedule.

What happens at arraignment in Monroe Village Justice Court?

The justice reads the charges, takes your plea, and addresses release conditions. In felony matters the court conducts a preliminary hearing or accepts a waiver before transferring the case to Orange County Court in Goshen.

Can a DWI case be dismissed at Monroe Village Justice Court?

Yes — depending on the facts of the stop, field sobriety testing, and chemical testing. We routinely review the supporting deposition, breathalyzer calibration records, and body-camera footage for grounds to suppress or to negotiate a reduction.

Who prosecutes criminal cases in Monroe Village?

The Orange County District Attorney's Office prosecutes criminal matters here.

What is the fastest way to resolve a traffic ticket at Monroe Village Justice Court?

Retain counsel immediately so we can negotiate with the prosecutor before your assigned 4th-Wednesday traffic session. Most tickets are resolved without your appearance.

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Monroe Village Justice Court: What You Need to Know If You've Been Charged

An evening-session village court in the heart of the Village of Monroe — separate from the Monroe Town Court.

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Monroe Town and Monroe Village are separate courts. The Town Court is at 1465 Orange Turnpike; the Village Court is here at 7 Stage Road.

Cases handled at Monroe Village Justice Court

Felony arraignments and CPL §180.80 preliminary hearings
Misdemeanor arraignments, pre-trial proceedings, hearings, and trials (jury and non-jury)
Probation violation adjudications
Vehicle and Traffic Law violations (including misdemeanor VTL offenses)
Parking tickets issued within the Village of Monroe
DWI and alcohol-related charges
Environmental Safety, NYS Fire Code, and ABC Law violations
Small Claims (up to $3,000), commercial lawsuits, and Landlord-Tenant matters

What defendants should know about this court

The Court Office is on the SECOND FLOOR of Village Hall — do not approach the first-floor Village Office for court matters.
Court office is open only on Wednesdays for limited hours; plan in-person visits accordingly.
Sessions are held Wednesday evenings at 6:00 p.m. — confirm the specific date on your notice.
Personal checks are not accepted; cash, certified check, money order, or credit/debit card only.
If your license is at risk of suspension, contact the court office immediately to address it before suspension takes effect.
Town vs. Village of Monroe is a common source of confusion — read your summons carefully.

About the Monroe Village Justice Court

The Monroe Village Justice Court sits on the second floor of Monroe Village Hall at 7 Stage Road, separate from and independent of the Monroe Town Justice Court at 1465 Orange Turnpike. The Village of Monroe is in the northwest part of the Town of Monroe, near Route 17 (I-86) and US Route 6, with most of the traffic docket arising along the Route 17M corridor. Justice Forrest Strauss presides over criminal sessions on the 1st, 3rd, and 5th Wednesdays of the month at 6:00 p.m.; Justice Yvette A. Rosario also sits. Traffic and civil sessions are held on the 4th Wednesday at 6:00 p.m.

Why local representation matters

Yvonne Garbett is a former Rockland County Assistant District Attorney with 25+ years of New York criminal practice. She regularly appears in Monroe Village Justice Court and knows how this courtroom actually works — the calendar rhythm, the prosecutors, the judges' tendencies, and the practical steps that move a case forward. That familiarity is, in our experience, one of the most underrated advantages a defendant can have.

Parking & directions

Monroe Village Hall, 7 Stage Road. From Route 17/I-86 take the Monroe/Harriman exit and follow signs into the Village. On-site parking; the court is on the second floor.