About Village Justice
About this position
Local Court Judges are responsible for adjudicating cases in civil and criminal courts at the trial-level, such as small-claims court or drug court.
- Office level
- City
- Election frequency
- Every 4 years
- Affiliation
- Partisan
Election type
- Partisan election (party labels appear on ballots)
- Run-off election
How to run for Village Justice
- Step 1
Meet eligibility requirements
Must be at least 18 years of age // Must be a U.S. citizen // Must be a resident of the village
- Step 2
File for office
- Filing requirements
- No filing fee. Petition signature requirement of 5% of enrolled voters of the party in the village.
- Filing period
- May 20, 2025 - May 27, 2025
- Paperwork instructions
- Submit paperwork to the County Board of Elections' office.
- Where to file
- 25 Old Route 6, Carmel, NY 10512
- Filing phone
- 845-808-1300
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