Civil and Small Claim Matters

The Court has jurisdiction in Civil and Small Claim Cases up to a value of $3,000.00.

Civil Matters / Justice Court
You or the party you wish to sue must reside or have a primary place of business in the Town of Harrison. If you reside in Harrison, you may sue anyone residing or that has a business in Westchester County. The filing fee for this is $20.00 and the Summons must be served. See also Justice Court Filing Instructions. 

Small Claims Actions
The party you wish to sue must reside or have their place of business in the Town of Harrison. The fee for filing small claims is based on the amount for which you are suing. For amounts up to $1,000.00, the filing fee is $10.00; for amounts greater than $1,000.00 up to and including $3,000.00, the filing fee is $15.00. Service is by First Class and Certified Mail. See also Small Claims Action Application & Filing Instructions