Do I have to appear in person at Warwick Town Justice Court?

Criminal defendants generally must appear in person. For traffic infractions, an attorney can usually appear in your place with a written authorization — particularly useful given the Tuesday-evening session schedule.

What happens at arraignment in Warwick Town Justice Court?

The justice will read the charges, you will enter a plea, and the court will address release conditions. In felony cases the court will conduct a CPL §180.80 preliminary hearing or accept a waiver before the matter moves to Orange County Court.

Can a DWI case be dismissed at Warwick Town Justice Court?

Yes — depending on the facts of the stop, the administration of field sobriety tests, and the chemical testing protocol. We assess each step for constitutional and procedural defects that may justify suppression or dismissal.

Who prosecutes criminal cases in Warwick Town?

The Orange County District Attorney's Office prosecutes criminal matters in this court.

What is the fastest way to resolve a traffic ticket at Warwick Town Justice Court?

Engage counsel before the deadline on the ticket so we can request the supporting deposition, contact the prosecutor, and negotiate a reduction without requiring your evening appearance.

Orange County · Justice / Town Court

Warwick Town Justice Court: What You Need to Know If You've Been Charged

A broad-jurisdiction rural town court serving one of Orange County's most scenic and most-traveled communities.

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The Town of Warwick and the Village of Warwick operate two separate courts. If your summons reads 'Village of Warwick,' your case is at 77 Main Street — not at this court.

Cases handled at Warwick Town Justice Court

Misdemeanor criminal offenses (trial jurisdiction up to one year)
Felony arraignments and CPL §180.80 preliminary hearings
DWI and traffic-related criminal charges
Domestic violence charges and orders of protection
Town Code and Environmental Conservation Law violations
Animal cruelty cases
Landlord-Tenant (Summary Proceedings)
Civil matters and Small Claims (up to $3,000)

What defendants should know about this court

Warwick is in southwestern Orange County near the New Jersey and New York borders — about 45 minutes from the Rockland County line.
Routes 17A, 94, and 1A run through the town and supply most of the traffic docket.
Town and Village of Warwick are separate courts; review your paperwork carefully or call our office to confirm.
Tuesday-evening sessions mean an attorney appearance is often more practical than a personal trip across the county.
Felony matters move to Orange County Court in Goshen once indicted.
The Orange County DA prosecutes all criminal matters here.

About the Warwick Town Justice Court

The Town of Warwick Justice Court is located at the Warwick Town Hall at 132 Kings Highway, in a scenic community in the southwestern corner of Orange County. Although Warwick is best known for its apple orchards, wineries, and tourism, its town court carries the same full criminal and civil jurisdiction as any New York justice court — including arraignments and preliminary hearings on felonies, Penal Law misdemeanors, Vehicle and Traffic violations, orders of protection, civil and landlord-tenant matters, Town Code and Environmental Conservation Law cases, and animal cruelty matters. Criminal sessions are held on Tuesday evenings.

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 Warwick Town 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

Located at the Warwick Town Hall, 132 Kings Highway. From Rockland, take Route 17A west through Tuxedo and Florida into Warwick. Free parking on site.