Cost-Saving Ideas: Justice Court Consolidation Process

Town Board Adopts Resolution:

  • File Resolution/Petition with Town Clerks
  • Joint Public Hearing Held on Notice
    • Resolution/Petition Approved
    • Prepare Joint Resolution
    • Public Referendum
      • Joint Resolution Approved
      • Implement Plan to Establish Single Town Court

-OR-

Town Board Adopts Resolution:

  • File Resolution/Petition with Town Clerks
  • Joint Public Hearing Held on Notice
    • Resolution/Petition Approved
    • Prepare Joint Resolution
    • Public Referendum
      • Joint Resolution Disapproved
      • Current Justice Court Structure Continues

-OR-

Town Board Adopts Resolution:

  • File Resolution/Petition with Town Clerks
  • Joint Public Hearing Held on Notice
    • Resolution/Petition Disapproved
    • Current Justice Court Structure Continues

-OR-

Petition of Registered Voters:

  • File Resolution/Petition with Town Clerks
  • Joint Public Hearing Held on Notice
    • Resolution/Petition Approved
    • Prepare Joint Resolution
    • Public Referendum
      • Joint Resolution Approved
      • Implement Plan to Establish Single Town Court

-OR-

Petition of Registered Voters:

  • File Resolution/Petition with Town Clerks
  • Joint Public Hearing Held on Notice
    • Resolution/Petition Approved
    • Prepare Joint Resolution
    • Public Referendum
      • Joint Resolution Disapproved
      • Current Justice Court Structure Continues

-OR-

Petition of Registered Voters:

  • File Resolution/Petition with Town Clerks
  • Joint Public Hearing Held on Notice
    • Resolution/Petition Disapproved
    • Current Justice Court Structure Continues