EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY 12/14/20 ENFIELD TOWN COURT IS CANCELLED DUE TO NEW IN PERSON PROTOCOLS
Updated COVID-19 operating protocols for the Town and Village Courts, necessitated as a result of worsening health situation throughout the state.
In sum, in-person court appearances are prohibiited in the Town and Village Courts starting immediately. This includes all categories of in-court appearance before a judge. All matters must be adjourned. You should attempt to encourage anyone calling to file by mail or pay by mail. In addition, please note the following changes:
- Bench Warrants may not be issued based solely upon a defendant’s failure to appear in court as directed;
- Arrest warrants may not be issues UNLESS one of the charges is a qualifying offense, or there is a request for an order of protection, or a judge feels that an order of protection may be appropriate based upon the allegations.
- No license scoffs for failure to appear