Lawyer's Traffic Ticket Guide for Canaan Court

The Town of Canaan was first settled in 1759, and is situated in northeastern Columbia County at the edge of the Berkshire Mountains, and on the border of Massachusetts. Canaan is located along Interstate 90, between the Massachusetts Turnpike and the New York State Thruway.

Due to Interstate 90, there are many open stretches of road where a driver can easily lost track of the speed limit. Further complicating things are the rapidly changing speed limits; in such situations it’s hard for drivers to keep a vigilant eye on the speedometer and find themselves faced with a hefty speeding ticket.

The Canaan Justice Court is generally held each month on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday at 7:00 p.m. and the 2nd and 4th Thursday at 1:00 p.m. The court is held upstairs at Canaan Town Hall.

Address:
Canaan Town Hall & Justice Court
PO Box 59
1647 Route 5 South
Canaan, NY 12029

Tip: You must respond to the summons to prevent a suspension of your driver’s license or driving privileges. It is a crime to drive with a suspended or revoked license.

Driving with a suspended license is a crime. If a driver is pulled over, the police can impound the car and place the driver under arrest.

About the Court Clerk: The role of the Court Clerk is to assist the Judges in carrying out their duties. They may assist the Judges in court as well as out of court. Many clerks send letters to litigants, collect fine monies, and help answer day-to-day questions before the court.

If your case is resolved at the pre-trial conference, the court will ask that you pay any fines with the Court Clerk. It is important that you bring enough money to cover any court fees or fines.

Trial: Each motorist is entitled to a trial on his or her traffic matters. In general, a traffic trial will occur on the driver’s first court appearance. The first court appearance is usually designated as a pre-trial conference.

Tickets: Each motorist is entitled to a trial on his or her traffic matters. In general, a traffic trial will occur on the driver’s first court appearance. The first court appearance is usually designated as a pre-trial conference.

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