Rye City Court is located within walking distance of Purchase Street in downtown Rye. The court shares a building…More with the police department at 21 McCullough Place. Judge Peter Lane served as Rye City Court Judge from 1993 - 2010, when his term expired. Attorney Joseph Latwin was appointed as his successor. </p> <p>The court handles issues like small claims, building violations, traffic violations and misdemeanors.</p>