Jefferson County Family Court

Jefferson County Court Complex
163 Arsenal Street
Watertown, NY 13601
Phone: 315-570-2970
Fax: 315-266-4776
Email: Jefferson-Family-Court@nycourts.gov
Website: http://ww2.nycourts.gov/courts/5jd/jefferson/family/index.shtml

The Family Court hears and determines most legal issues involving children and families. There is a Family Court within each county of the State which is authorized to hear matters relating to: custody and visitation; monetary support for children, spouses, and ex-spouses; adoption; paternity; abuse and neglect of children; violence among family members; children accused of committing crimes; and children in need of supervision.