Baldwinsville, NY · Onondaga County
Justice Court Plea Form
This form lets a person charged with a violation submit a guilty or not guilty plea by mail to the Village of Baldwinsville Justice Court.
What this form is
Use this form to enter a guilty or not guilty plea by mail for a violation listed on a ticket. It asks for the person's name, address, plea, signature, date, and an optional explanation, and lets the person request a supporting deposition. The form says not to use it for misdemeanors or a third or subsequent speeding violation in an 18-month period.
Who needs it
A person charged with a violation who wants to enter a guilty or not guilty plea by mail may use this form.
How to submit it
The form directs you to mail it to the court listed on the ticket, using First Class Mail or Registered or Certified Mail with return receipt requested; it also lists 16 West Genesee St., Baldwinsville, New York 13027. It says to mail the form within 48 hours.
About notarization
This document is signed without a notary; the optional explanation is made under penalty of perjury, and the signer signs and dates the form.
How to submit this form
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Download The Form
Download the Justice Court Plea Form.
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Complete The Form
Mark the section for your guilty or not guilty plea, complete the required information, and sign and date the form.
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Add Any Optional Information
Write an optional explanation and indicate whether you request a supporting deposition.
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Mail The Form
Mail it to the court listed on the ticket using one of the mailing methods stated on the form.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Justice Court Plea Form?
- No. The form is signed without a notary. Any optional explanation is made under penalty of perjury, and the signer signs and dates the form.
- How do I submit the Justice Court Plea Form?
- Mail it to the court listed on the ticket by First Class Mail or Registered or Certified Mail with return receipt requested. The form says to mail it within 48 hours.
- Can I use this form for any ticket?
- No. The form says not to use it for misdemeanors or a third or subsequent speeding violation in an 18-month period; it directs the person to appear in court instead.
- Can I request a supporting deposition?
- Yes. The form includes a yes-or-no request and says a supporting deposition must be requested within 30 days from the date you are directed to respond to the court.
Need something notarized?
This Justice Court Plea Form doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Baldwinsville form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.