Night Court Sessions Begin In Cortlandt

CORTLANDT, NY — Night court is in session in the town of Cortlandt.

Beginning Wednesday, Justice Martiza Fugaro-Norton will preside over the night court sessions, according to a news release from Supervisor Richard Becker.

As approved by the Town Board Nov. 15 and by the 9th Judicial District administrative judge, Cortlandt's day court on Thursday will move to Wednesday evenings.

As with the day session, all types of cases will be heard including penal law, vehicle and traffic law, parking, town ordinances and civil matters.

The Monday day session will remain at its normal time, town officials said.

Becker said he was excited to announce the beginning of night court in the town's Justice Court and applauded Fugaro-Norton and Town Justice Kimberly Ragazzo for working to make it come to fruition.

"This change will allow our residents and other individuals the ability to attend to court business during the evening," he said.

The justices said night court benefits those who cannot take time off from work without risking loss of income or repercussions from employers, those who attend mental health or substance abuse treatment during the day and those who care for children during the day.