New York County Supreme Court, Civil Term

About New York County Supreme Court, Civil Term

New York County Supreme Court is a New York State trial court in Manhattan, part of the New York State Unified Court System. Its Civil Term is the highest trial-level court for civil cases in New York County, and the court traces its origins to 1691. It generally hears matters outside the authority of lower courts, including civil claims involving larger sums and divorce, separation, and annulment proceedings. The Commercial Division, the General Clerk's Office, and a Help Center provide court services, and the County Clerk also serves as Clerk of the Supreme Court.

The Criminal Term hears felony prosecutions and sits at 100 and 111 Centre Street, separate from the civil courthouse at 60 Centre Street. Appeals from this court may go to the Appellate Division, First Department, at 27 Madison Avenue. The Help Center lists assistance topics including Article 78 proceedings, divorce, name changes, domestic violence, and foreclosure. All of the court's listed locations are in Manhattan.

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