Civil Bureau

Civil Bureau

The Civil Bureau of the Genesee County Sheriff's Office is responsible for handling legal processes within the County that are referred to the Office of the Sheriff.

Responsibilities

• Receiving and executing legal processes, including attachments, evictions, judgments, seizure orders, civil arrests and other summonses
• Maintaining accurate records of civil processes and transactions

Article 17, Section 650 of New York State County Law identifies the Sheriff as an Officer of the Court. The New York State Civil Practice Law and Rules governs civil judicial proceedings and establishes the Sheriff's duties as an Officer of the Court.

The Civil Bureau serves the legal community and the public. Its staff includes one sergeant, one Deputy Sheriff, one principal financial clerk and one financial clerk-typist.

Civil Payments

Pay by Credit or Debit Card

Payments may be made using a major credit, debit or prepaid debit card.

• Make a civil payment online
  Service fee: 3.5%, with a minimum fee of $3.99
• Pay by phone 24 hours a day by calling 1-888-604-7888
  Service fee: 5%, with a minimum fee of $5
• Pay in person during business hours at the Sheriff's Office Civil Bureau, 165 Park Road, Batavia
  Service fee: 3.5%, with a minimum fee of $3.50

Pay by Cash, Check or Money Order

Cash, check and money order payments may be made in person during business hours. Checks and money orders may also be mailed.

• Make checks and money orders payable to Genesee County Sheriff.
• Do not send cash through the mail.

Office Hours

Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. The office is closed on holidays.

Contact Information

Call (585) 345-3000, extension 3565.

Current Fees for Service of Process