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The Town & Village Courts play a vital role in the New York State Unified Court System. These courts have broad jurisdiction and they hear both civil and criminal matters.On the civil side, the Town & Village Courts hear actions seeking monetary awards up to $3,000 and small claims proceedings for awards up to $3,000. These courts also handle landlord/tenant matters that may result in an eviction as well as a money judgment for back rent that is due.Town and Village Courts are best known for their small claims parts. Small claims proceedings are intended to provide a low-cost, simplified and informal procedure for individuals to resolve disputes involving limited monetary claims.NONE OF THE CANDIDATES IN THIS RACE HAVE BEEN ASKED TO RESPOND TO ANY QUESTIONS. THEIR NAMES APPEAR SOLELY FOR BALLOT INFORMATION.https://www.nycourts.gov/courts/townandvillage/introduction.shtml