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Moderate — ~16 monthsNew York

Cattaraugus County (Little Valley) Venue Guide

303 Court Street, Little Valley, NY 14755

16mo

Avg. to Trial

~250

Court PI Filings

Supreme

Court Type

E-Filing

Jury Pool Characteristics

Western NY — Southern Tier

Population — ~77,000 county-wide

Conservative rural demographics

Seneca Nation territory

Ski resort community — Ellicottville/Holiday Valley

Filing Procedures

  1. 1

    E-filing via NYSCEF

  2. 2

    Standard NY filing fees

  3. 3

    RJI required

Local Rules & Requirements

  • Preliminary conference within 45 days

  • 8th Judicial District rules

Strategic Tips

  1. 1

    I-86/SR-17 corridor

  2. 2

    Seneca Nation — federal jurisdiction may apply

  3. 3

    Ellicottville ski resort — recreation injuries

  4. 4

    Olean industrial area

  5. 5

    Agricultural vehicle accidents

Frequently Asked Questions — Cattaraugus County (Little Valley)

Sources & Methodology

Disposition times: Based on state court annual reports and the National Center for State Courts (NCSC) State Court Caseload Digest (2023). Estimated averages for personal injury civil cases; actual timelines vary by case complexity.

Caseload figures: Derived from state court annual reports and NCSC Court Statistics Project data where available.

Filing procedures & fees: From court websites and published local rules of court, current as of early 2026. Fees and procedures are subject to change.

Jury pool characteristics: Based on county demographic data (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2022), county-level jury verdict reporters, and published local bar association litigation guides.

Disclaimer: Court venue profiles are for educational purposes only and do not constitute legal advice. Procedures, fees, and timelines change frequently. Verify all information with the court clerk's office before filing.

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