Town Of Barker
Court Info
Important Notice:
This office cannot give legal advice.
Court Officials
Presiding Judge: Hon. Edward A. Beecher
Court Clerk: Brooke B. Dean
Court Hours
Tuesday – Thursday: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Court Schedule Highlights
Traffic violations: Tuesdays at 9:00 AM
Misdemeanor & Felony cases: 3rd Wednesday of the month (Public Defender present)
Contact Information
Phone: (607) 648-6961
Fax: (607) 648-7499
Email: Barkertowncourt@nycourts.gov
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Email may be used to submit ticket screenshots where permitted (see Ticket Information below).
In-Person Court Location
151 Hyde Street
Whitney Point, NY 13862 (GPS address)
Directions
From I-81: Take Exit 21
Turn south on Route 11
First right onto Hyde Street
Court is less than 1 mile on the left
Mailing Address
Town of Barker Court
P.O. Box 66
Castle Creek, NY 13744
Paying a Fine
This should be highly structured, since payment errors cause the most frustration.
Accepted Payment Methods
Not Accepted
❌ Personal checks
❌ Phone payments
Accepted Methods
In Person: Exact cash only (Hyde Street location)
By Mail: Certified check or money order
Include name and date of birth
Online: Credit/Debit card via PAYGOV.US
Payment must be for the exact fine amount
Credit/debit card fees do not go to the court
Traffic Tickets & Appearances
If You Received a Ticket in the Town of Barker
Pleading by Mail
Follow instructions on your Uniform Traffic Ticket
Plead Guilty or Not Guilty
Submit by:
Drop-off at court office
Email: screenshot of ticket to Barkertowncurt@nycourts.gov
Misdemeanor or Felony Traffic Tickets
Personal appearance is required by New York State law
Plea Bargains & Reductions
Plea Bargains
Handled by the Broome County District Attorney’s Office
Enter a Not Guilty plea to receive a conference date
Request Online or By Phone
Website: broomeda.com/tickets.html
Phone: (607) 778-2373
Traffic Diversion Program
Traffic Diversion Program
All questions directed to the Broome County District Attorney’s Office
Phone: (607) 778-2373
Website: broomeda.com/tickets.html
DMV & Driver Points
Points, Driver Abstracts, & License Questions
New York State Department of Motor Vehicles
Website: dmv.ny.gov
Missed Court Appearance
This should stand alone due to seriousness.
If You Miss Your Court Date
Contact your attorney immediately
Evictions
Clear steps, clear limitations.
Eviction Proceedings
Contact the court to obtain a court date
Filing fee: $20.00
Legal advice cannot be provided
Helpful Resource
nycourts.gov/courthelp/homes/evictions.shtml
Small Claims Court
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Eligibility Requirements
Defendant must live, work, or have a business in the Town of Barker
Must have a physical mailing address (no P.O. Boxes)
Filing Fees
Up to $1,000 → $10.00
$1,000 – $3,000 → $15.00
Filing Process
Appointment required
Call ahead before filing paperwork
Additional Resources
Small Claims Handbook (PDF): nycourts.gov/courthelp/pdfs/smallclaimshandbook.pdf