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Prosecution for the City of Ithaca

The City Attorney's office prosecutes certain types of cases for the city.  Assistant City Attorney Robert A. Sarachan is the city prosecutor.

The city prosecutes cases which include the following:

  • noise violations
  • open container violations                  
  • exterior maintenance cases- garbage, sidewalks, etc.                    
  • building code
  • zoning
  • fire code
  • dogs- off leash, biting, unlicensed
  • most other violations under the city code
  • NOT parking tickets
  • other miscellaneous matters

Penalty Chart for Common Violations                        

Requests for Adjournments

Adjournments may only be granted by the Ithaca City Court (607-273-2263).  Do not contact the prosecutor to request an adjournment.

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