The Westchester Criminal Courts : February 2010 Archives

February 20, 2010

Port Chester Criminal Court

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The Port Chester Criminal Court is located at

350 North Main Street
Port Chester, N.Y.10573

The Port Chester criminal court handles traffic offenses, misdemeanor criminal charges and pre-indictment felony charges. For felony cases, if there is an indictment, the case will be transferred from the Port Chester criminal court to the Westchester Superior Court in White Plains.

The Port Chester Criminal Court usually hears criminal cases on Mondays and Thursdays. Court starts at 9:30 a.m. Non-criminal traffic offenses are usually heard at the Court's night session.

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February 18, 2010

THE WHITE PLAINS CITY CRIMINAL COURT

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The White Plains City Criminal Court handles all misdemeanor level criminal cases based on arrests for crimes that occur within the City of White Plains. The White Plains Criminal Court also handles the pre-indictment proceedings for all felonies that occur in White Plains.

The Contact Information for the White Plains Criminal Court is as follows:

White Plains City Court
77 Lexington Avenue
White Plains, N.Y. 10601
(914) 824-5675

Frequently Asked Questions:

1. When do I have to be there?

The Court is open Monday through Friday and usually begins around 9:30 a.m.


2. What is a DAT
Many low level criminal cases in White Plains begin with a desk appearance ticket (DAT). This is a ticket requiring you to appear before the White Plains Criminal Court for an arraignment of a criminal charge.

3. What is arraignment?

Arraignment is the first time a criminal case is on. Usually you will enter a formal plea. For most criminal defendants, this will be a plea of not guilty.

4. What happens after arraignment?
The case will usually be scheduled for a conference date to determine whether the matter can be resolved by plea bargain or whether a trial is required.

5. Which Courtroom do I go to?
If your criminal case is on for an arraignment (first appearance) or a conference, you will be in Courtroom A. If your case is on for trial, your case will be in Courtroom B.

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