The New York State Unified Court System: A Comprehensive Guide
The Supreme Court of New York State
The Principal Trial Court
The New York State Unified Court System is the official home page of the state's court system. The system hears more than three million cases a year involving almost every type of legal matter. The Supreme Court is the principal trial court in New York State. It has a branch in each of the state's 62 counties.
The Appellate Division
The Appellate Division is part of the Supreme Court. It hears appeals from lower courts. The Appellate Division has four departments: the First Department (Manhattan and the Bronx), the Second Department (Brooklyn, Queens, Staten Island, and Long Island), the Third Department (Albany, Troy, and Kingston), and the Fourth Department (Rochester, Buffalo, and Syracuse).
Additional Services
The New York State Unified Court System also offers a variety of other services, including:
- Text message alerts about court closings and other advisories
- Online access to court records
- Legal assistance for low-income New Yorkers
- Educational programs about the court system
The New York State Unified Court System is committed to providing equal access to justice for all New Yorkers.
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