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Oswego Town Court
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640 County Route 20, Suite 2, Oswego, NY 13126
Town Court Numbers:
Judge Jung (315) 343-0588
Judge Sterio (315) 343-7249

The court convenes every Monday at 6:30pm.
Court held in the back addition.
Judge Stanley A. Jung
Justice Jung has an A.A.S. degree in business administration from SUNY Canton. He served three years with the U.S. Army with one year in the Republic of South Vietnam as a sergeant in the military police.

He was employed for one year with the campus police at SUNY Oswego before becoming a member of the New York State Police.

He retired from the New York State Police after serving 23 years with 12 years as an investigator. He is a member of the Oswego County Magistrates Association and the New York State Magistrates Association.
Judge Michael Sterio
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Justice Sterio has an A.A.S. degree in police science from Cayuga Community College and a B.A. in public justice from SUNY Oswego. He retired as a lieutenant from Oswego City Police after serving 24 years. During his career he served as a police officer, a patrol sergeant and detective sergeant as well. He continues to work as a director of security.

Justice Sterio is a member of the Oswego County Magistrates Association and the New York State Magistrates Association.
Traffic Violations
Procedure for Handling Traffic Tickets
If you receive a traffic ticket you have several choices on how to handle it.
Pleading Guilty
If you are charged with a traffic infraction you can plead guilty by mail, using the reverse side of the ticket, Part A. Follow the instructions and send the completed form to Oswego Town Court, 640 County Route 20, Suite 2, Oswego, NY 13126. Note that the form contains space for you to include an explanation for the violation should you wish to do so.

Upon receipt of your guilty plea a judge will determine the fine and the court will notify you of the amount by mail. You will be expected to send the fine to the court within 30 days by bank draft or money order payable to Oswego Town Court. If you need time to pay, contact the court and necessary arrangements will be made.
Pleading Not Guilty
You can plead not guilty by mail, using the reverse side of the ticket, Part B. Follow the instructions and send the completed form to Oswego Town Court, 640 County Route 20, Suite 2, Oswego, NY 13126.. You have the option of requesting a supporting deposition which is a sworn statement from the ticketing officer that contains a more detailed explanation of the basis for the charge than is provided on the ticket. If you mail a not guilty plea you do not need to appear in court on the date stated on the ticket.

Upon receipt of your not guilty plea the court will schedule a trial and you will receive notice of the date by mail. A trial is the proceeding at which a judge will make a determination whether you are guilty or not guilty. At the trial the officer who issued the ticket will testify and you will have the opportunity to cross-examine him/her. Thereafter you and your witnesses if any will have the opportunity to testify. The Assistant District Attorney can cross-examine your witnesses and you. When the testimony is completed the judge will make a decision and will usually announce it in court at the trial. If you are found not guilty, the matter is completed. If you are found guilty, the judge will determine the fine and arrangements for payment will be made.
Court Appearance without A Plea by Mail
A third option is to appear in court on the date designated on the face of the ticket. At that time you can enter a plea and/or ask for a trial. You will have the opportunity to provide any explanation you would like the judge to hear. Your explanation will be considered in the resolution of the case.
Point System
If you are convicted of a violation that occurred while your car was moving (e.g. speeding, failing to stop for a red light, failing to stop at a stop sign, etc.), points will be assigned to you based on a schedule adopted by the New York State legislature. If you accumulate three speeding violations or 11 points within an 18 month period, the Department of Motor Vehicles will suspend your license. The number of points attributed to various infractions are as follows.
Violation
Points
Speeding (mph over posted limit): 1 to 10
3 Points
Speeding (mph over posted limit): 11 to 20
4 Points
Speeding (mph over posted limit): 21 to 30
6 Points
Speeding (mph over posted limit): 31 to 40
8 Points
Speeding (mph over posted limit): More than 40
11 Points
Reckless Driving
5 Points
Failing to stop for school bus
5 Points
Following too closely (Tailgating)
4 Points
Inadequate brakes (While driving employer's vehicle)
4 Points
Failing to yield right-of-way
2 Points
Violation of traffic signal, stop sign, or yield sign
3 Points
Railroad crossing violation
3 Points
Improper passing or lane use
3 Points
Leaving scene of an incident involving property damage or injury to an animal
3 Points
Child safety restraint violation
3 Points
Any other moving violation
2 Points
Legal Advice
Whether or not you need an attorney to handle your traffic infraction is a personal decision that only you can make. If your license is in jeopardy based on the point system or if a traffic charge resulted from an accident, you are well advised to consult an attorney.