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Frequently Asked Questions Photo of department head Probation
Mary Ellen Still, Director


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Frequently Asked Questions page.


  Domestic Violence  

  • As a victim of domestic violence, how do I obtain an Order of Protection?

  • You may file for an Order of Protection in either Criminal Court or Family Court.  To file a petition in Family Court, you may come to 50 Market St., 2nd floor between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.  Petitions are taken on a first come, first served basis.

    For more information contact: Family Court at (845) 486-2500 or Probation at (845) 486-2600.  See also the District Attorney's webpage on Domestic Violence.




      Family Court  

  • How do I file for custody, visitation, support modification, or paternity?

  • You may come to 50 Market St., 2nd floor between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. to file these petitions.  Petitions are taken on a first come, first served basis.

    For more info contact: Family Court at (845) 486-2500 or Probation at (845) 486-2600.




      PINS  

  • How do I file a PINS (Person in Need of Supervision) complaint?

  • An appointment to file a PINS complaint against a youth under the age of 18 for incorrigibility, ungovernability or truancy may be made by calling the Probation Department at 486-2600.




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    Last Updated: 9/19/2005