Emergency Court Operations for Chautauqua Family Courthouse and Chautauqua County Courthouse

Please be advised that Administrative Judge Carter in consultation with Deputy Administrative  Judge Murphy’s Office, has authorized a shift to emergency court operations for Chautauqua Family Courthouse and Chautauqua County Courthouse effective today January 9, 2024, at 3:00 pm.  Physical access to Chautauqua Family and Chautauqua County Courthouses will be curtailed.  Apart from criminal court arraignments and any emergency criminal matters, emergency matters will be handled virtually.  All other regularly scheduled matters are adjourned.

Emergency applications may be heard virtually by contacting:

Chautauqua County Courthouse- (716) 753-4266

Chautauqua Family Court – (716) 753-4100

Court staff can also be reached via email at:

ChautauquaSupreme@nycourts.gov

ChauFam@nycourts.gov

Appropriate signage will be posted on courthouse doors.