Dutchess County Court Information

Courts, filing fees, e-filing, and clerk contacts for Dutchess County, New York.

Filing at a Glance

Verified from official sources · 2026-07

Clerk of Court

Dutchess County Clerk (clerk of Supreme & County Court, 9th Judicial District)

Bradford Kendall

(845) 486-2120
E-FilingMandatory for most Supreme Court civil actions in Dutchess County; statutory exceptions apply

NYSCEF (NY State Courts Electronic Filing)

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Filing Fees
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Civil Complaint
$210.00
$210.00 (index number, CPLR 8018); RJI $95
Small Claims
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Heard in local City/Town/Village courts
Divorce / Family
$210.00
$210.00 (index number for matrimonial/divorce action, Supreme Court)