Civil Bureau

›Office Hours‹
8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Monday Through Friday
(585) 345-3000 x3565

The Civil Bureau of the Sheriff’s Office has the responsibility of handling any and all legal processes in the county which are referred to the Office of the Sheriff.

The functions of the Civil Bureau include: 
     - the proper receiving and execution of all legal processes, including attachments, 
       evictions, judgments, seizure orders, civil arrests and other summons

     - the maintenance of accurate records of all civil processes and transactions

County Law, Article 17, Section 650, acknowledges the Sheriff as an Officer of the Court. The Civil Practice Laws and Rules of the State of New York (CPLR) govern the procedures in civil judicial proceedings in all courts of the State and before all judges.  The CPLR sets forth the duties of the Sheriff in his role as an Officer of the Court.  The benefits derived from the Civil Bureau are realized specifically by the legal community and overall by the citizens of the community.  The Civil Bureau is comprised of one sergeant, one Deputy Sheriff, one principal financial clerk, and one financial clerk-typist.

Civil Payments:
1.  Can be made with any major credit, debit or pre-paid debit card:

     • online (24 hours/7 days) by clicking on the GovPayNet logo below
       (3.5% service fee applies - $3.50 minimum)
GovPayNet
     • by phone (24 hours/7 days) at 1-888-604-7888
       (5% service fee applies - $5.00 minimum)

     • in person during business hours at the Sheriff's Office - Civil Bureau, 165 Park Road, Batavia
       (3.5% service fee applies - $3.50 minimum)

2.  Can be made with cash, check or money order - in person during business hours or by mail.

 Civil Division Fees:
    ALL FEES ARE PAYABLE IN ADVANCE AND ARE BASED ON PER PERSON TO BE
    SERVED.  Unless otherwise noted, ADD MILEAGE.  Include a self-addressed, stamped
   envelope for return.

    ♦ CPLR 5231 Income Execution

First Stage Only $49.00 Original   + 5 copies (mileage included)
Second Stage Only $47.00 Original* + 5 copies (mileage included)
Both Stages $86.00 Original   + 5 copies (mileage included)
                  * Original must be endorsed by residence county Sheriff and the judgment 
                     balance/interest date should be properly adjusted.

     ♦ CPLR Article 52 Property Execution

         ADD MILEAGE TO ALL SERVICES BELOW.

Straight/Demand $ 85.00 Vehicle, Boat, etc.
(for Sheriff's sale, call for fees)
Real Property $ 55.00 Real Estate
(call for additional expenses)
Bare Execution $ 60.00 Written Demand to Satisfy Judgment
Third Party-Tangible Property $ 55.00 Other Person in Possession of Debtor's Property
Third Party-Intangible Property $ 40.00 Rent
Bank Levy $100.00 First $2,500 Exempt
           1.  Original + 5 copies
         2.  Include detailed property description AND proof of ownership
         3.  If Notice to judgment debtor has not been served, ADD $42.00

     ♦ CPLR 5102 Enforcement of Judgment or Order Awarding 
         Possession of Real Property or a Chatel

Real Property $95.00 Money Judgment + Real Estate
Personal Property $70.00 Money Judgment + Personal Property
             If a levy is to be made in addition to delivery, ADD $10.00.

   ♦ Eviction or Removal

Notice of Petition & Petition $  57.00 each additional is $15.00
Eviction $107.00 * per party being evicted
Writ of Assistance $107.00 *
             * Original + 3 copies per service



      ♦ Order of Attachment or Notice of Attachment 
        One original order or clerk-certified copy + 2 attorney-certified copies for each levy. 

        Personal Property:  $72.00 for each levy; $32.00 for each additional defendant 
                                     Include court index number, undertaking & garnishee and
                                     service instructions. 

        Real Property:        $80.00; Notice of Attachment, together with above.



    ♦ Order of Seizure
         One original order of clerk-certified copy + 2 attorney-certified copies per service.

       First defendant: $122.00; each additional $57.00
                               Include court index number, undertaking, all papers upon which
                               the order was granted, the summons and complaint, and letter of 
                               instruction. 


     ♦ Miscellaneous Fees

Summons with/without Notice or Complaint,
Subpoena, Restraining Notice..................................................
    NOTE:  If process issued by a court, fee is $32.00
               3 copies for each party to be served.

 $15.00
Order, Order to Show Cause, Notice of Motion, Mandate....... 
   Specify service requirements & time limitations.		 $32.00
Restraining Order..................................................................... $32.00
Surrogate Citation & Will ........................................................ $42.00
Commitment Warrant (Judiciary Law A)................................ $42.00
Posting of Notice of Sale......................................................... $90.00

 

   ♦ Mileage Schedule for Civil Process
   Effective July 1, 2011

City/Batavia   4 miles $  2.22
Town/Batavia 14 miles $  7.77
Town/Alabama 34 miles $18.87
Town/Alexander 22 miles $12.21
Town/Basom 34 miles $18.87
Town/Bergen 32 miles $17.76
Town/Bethany 22 miles $12.21
Town/Byron 26 miles $14.43
Village/Corfu 30 miles $16.65
Town/Darien 34 miles $18.87
Town/Elba 20 miles $11.10
Town/LeRoy 30 miles $16.65
Town/Oakfield 22 miles $12.21
Town/Pavilion 32 miles $17.76
Town/Pembroke 30 miles $16.65
Town/Stafford 18 miles $  9.99

Make all payments payable to:    Genesee County Sheriff

                         and mail to:    Civil Office
                                             Genesee County Sheriff's Office
                                             165 Park Road
                                             Batavia, NY 14020