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1. What forms of payment are acceptable? Can I make a payment by phone or online?

The following payment methods are acceptable for your fine/surcharge: Cash, Money Order (payable to Wheatfield Town Court), or Credit Card (MasterCard or Visa). NO PERSONAL CHECKS ACCEPTED. 

Note: A service fee of 2.99% of the payment amount will be assessed on all credit card payments. Payments may continue to be made by cash or by a cashier/certified check or money order without imposition of a service fee. 

There is a 24-hour secure drop box located outside of the Main entrance. Please submit any payments or pleas in an envelope with your name and address. Any payments will be processed, and a receipt will be mailed. 

Online Credit Card Payments can be made at https://payv3.xpress-pay.com/org/36600C8B1072492

2.99% credit card fee will be added

Note that neither the municipality nor the court receives any portion of the service fee. If you use a credit card, there will be two transaction receipts generated: one for the court fine and one for the service fee. 

2. What are the hours to pay my Traffic Ticket?

As of 5/23/2022, The Business hours for paying your ticket in person are Monday - Thursday, 10 am - 3 pm.  

The Court Office is located on the main floor, in the back of Town Hall at 2800 Church Road. 

There is a 24 hour secure drop box located outside of the Main entrance. Please submit any payments or pleas in an envelope with your name and address. Any payments will be processed and a receipt will be emailed.

 As of 2/28/2021, We can No LONGER accept Credit Card Payments over the phone. If you would like to pay by credit or debit card, you may come in Monday-Thursday 10a-3pm or fill out and sign the credit card form provided by the Court. A 2.99% service fee is applied to all card payments. 

3. How do I file a Small Claim in Wheatfield Court?

The Town Court handles Small Claims up to $3,000.00. Note that the person or entity you are filing the claim against must reside, or have an office for the transaction of business or regular employment within the Town of Wheatfield. It is the responsibility of the Plaintiff to determine if the Defendant resides within the Town. If you would like to file a Small Claim in Wheatfield Court, you must stop by the office between 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m., Monday-Thursday to fill out the necessary paperwork which the Court provides. Filing fee for claims from $0 to $1,000.00 is $10.00, and the fee for $1,001.00 to $3,000.00 is $15.00.

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4. How do I file an eviction notice?

The Court does not provide the eviction papers. You can visit https://www.nycourts.gov/CourtHelp/Homes/evictions.shtml for helpful information. The eviction papers, along with the notarized Affidavit of Service, must be filed with the Court no later than the Thursday before the court date, together with the $20 filing fee.

As always, if you have any questions please don’t hesitate to call the Court offices (716) 694-6793 or visit them Monday-Thursday 10a-3p.

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5. When is Court held?

Judge Strenkoski presides on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday evening of each month. 

Judge Stamm-Philipps presides on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday afternoon of each month.

If there happens to be a 5th Tuesday or Wednesday in the month, no court is scheduled. 

Town Court Offices page.

6. What forms of payment does the Town Court accept?

NO PHONE PAYMENTS OR PERSONAL CHECKS ACCEPTED. Payment Methods are Cash, Money Order (made payable to Wheatfield Town Court) and MasterCard or Visa. Note: A service fee of 2.99% of the payment will be assessed on all MasterCard/Visa payments. Payments may continue to be made by cash or a cashier/certified check without imposition of a service fee. There is a 24 hour secure drop box located outside of the Main entrance. Please submit any payments or pleas in an envelope with your name and address. Any payments will be processed and a receipt will be emailed. 

 Note that neither the municipality nor the court receives any portion of the service fee. If you use a credit card, there will be two transaction receipts generated; one for the court fine and one for the service fee. The cardholder must sign both receipts in order for the payment to be processed.