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Due to COVID-19 the Cayuga County District Attorney’s Office is no longer open to the public until further notice. Further, we are not currently accepting materials in person. We accept correspondence, facsimile 315-253-1521 or email at cayugada@cayugacounty.us
If you have any questions or wish to speak with someone regarding a case please call the Office at (315)253-1391 or send an email/fax and the staff will assist you.
If you are a crime victim please contact Crime Victim/Witness Coordinator Kristine Francey at 315-253-1494 or email her directly at kfrancey@cayugacounty.us
Thank you for your understanding.
Jon E. Budelmann, Cayuga County District Attorney
Responsibility
The District Attorney is the chief law enforcement official in the county. There is one District Attorney elected in each of the 62 counties throughout New York State. The District Attorney is responsible for prosecuting all violations of New York State law that occur within the county, including: Felonies, Misdemeanors, Violations and Traffic Offenses.The District Attorney is also an advisor, advocate, investigator and legal scholar to the grand jury and police agencies in the county, with the ultimate goal of assuring that justice is accomplished for everyone.
"PERSONS CHARGED UNDER SECTIONS 1192 (ANY DWI/DWAI/DWAI DRUGS) OR 1198 (IGNITION INTERLOCK DEVICE) OF THE VEHICLE AND TRAFFIC LAW ARE NOT ELIGIBLE FOR REDUCTIONS OF THEIR CHARGES THROUGH THIS WEBSITE/TRAFFIC SAFETY COURSE."
Please note that due to a high volume of online requests, it may take up to 4 weeks to process. If you do not receive a reduction offer via email within 4 weeks, please call or email to check the status.
NEW ***Traffic Ticket Reduction Request***
NEW***Solcitudes de Reduccion de Trafico***
DISCLAIMER: Before emailing traffic@cayugacounty.us any requests/questions to the District Attorney’s Office please review our Traffic Policy
Non-Traffic Charge Reduction eLearning Courses
Directory of Cayuga County Justice Courts Opens in New Window
Assistant District Attorney Justice Court Assignment Opens in New Window
Tips for Preventing Exploitation of Children Opens in New Window
Pistol Permit Public Records Exemption Form Opens in New Window
Resources
Pistol Permit Public Records Exemption
For public records exemption (opt out), please complete the Pistol Permit Public Records Exemption Form (PDF) Opens in New Window and then bring it to the Cayuga Sheriff’s Office located at:
7445 County House Road
Auburn, NY 13021
Driving While Intoxicated
View a video that shows a different perspective on drinking and driving called "I Killed a Man."
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Jon E. Budelmann
District AttorneyPhone: 315-253-1391
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Christopher T. Valdina
Chief Assistant District Attorney
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Brittany Antonacci
Senior Assistant District Attorney
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Diane M. Adsit
Senior Assistant District Attorney
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Heather M. De Stefano
Senior Assistant District Attorney
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Amanda L. Casselman
Assistant District Attorney
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Jonthan Ward
Assistant District Attorney
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Erich Grome
Assistant District Attorney
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Chelsey Hipkens
Assistant District Attorney
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Joseph E DiVietro
Confidential Investigator
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Daniel Emmi
Confidential Investigator