Stamford, NY · Delaware County
To Plead By Mail
This form lets people charged with eligible violations submit a guilty or not guilty plea by mail to Stamford Town Court.
What this form is
Use this form to plead guilty or not guilty by mail to a charge on the appearance ticket. It must not be used for misdemeanors, felonies, or a third or subsequent speeding violation in an 18-month period. The form asks for your identifying and ticket information, signature, and selected plea; the not-guilty section also asks whether you request a supporting deposition.
Who needs it
People responding to an eligible appearance ticket who want to plead guilty or not guilty by mail to Stamford Town Court should complete this form.
How to submit it
Return the entire form to Stamford Town Court, PO Box M, Hobart, NY 13788. The form directs mail-in pleas to be sent by registered, certified, or first-class mail with return receipt requested.
About notarization
This document is signed without a notary; the signer completes and signs the selected plea section and dates the guilty plea section.
How to submit this form
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Download The Form
Download the To Plead By Mail PDF.
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Complete One Plea Section
Mark and complete Section A for a guilty plea or Section B for a not-guilty plea.
- 3
Gather Any Needed Information
Provide your identifying and ticket information; if you are under 18, include a parent or guardian's name and address.
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Mail The Form
Return the entire form to Stamford Town Court using the mailing instructions printed on the form.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the To Plead By Mail form?
- No. This document is signed without a notary; complete and sign the selected plea section, and date the guilty plea section.
- How do I submit the To Plead By Mail form?
- Return the entire form to Stamford Town Court, PO Box M, Hobart, NY 13788. The form specifies registered, certified, or first-class mail with return receipt requested.
- Who can use this mail-in plea form?
- It is for people responding to eligible charges on an appearance ticket. Do not use it for misdemeanors, felonies, or a third or subsequent speeding violation in an 18-month period.
- What information does the form ask for?
- It asks for your name, date of birth, current address, ticket number, and signature. The not-guilty section also asks whether you request a supporting deposition.
Need something notarized?
This To Plead By Mail doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Stamford form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.