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Justice Court revenue doubling

Town of Riverhead

Summary

May court collections hit $56,640 — about double last May — thanks to higher fines and prepared cases pushing defendants to plead. Blight mitigation fines remain the biggest category, and the town attorney may seek Supreme Court action on two problem properties.

At a glance

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Last discussed Jul 16, 2026.

Impact analysis

💰Financial impact

Court fines and surcharges brought in $56,640 in May and $41,425 in June.

✅Who benefits

Residents who benefit from blight enforcement and the added revenue.

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