Our court is the highest trial-level court for civil cases in the state court system in New York County. The court traces its origins to the year 1691 and is one of the oldest continuously serving courts of general jurisdiction in the United States.

The Supreme Court of the State of New York is the trial-level court of general jurisdiction in the judiciary of New York. It is vested with unlimited civil and criminal jurisdiction, although in many counties outside New York City it acts primarily as a court of civil jurisdiction, with most criminal matters handled in County Court .

Aug 3, 2023 · The Supreme Court is the trial court of unlimited original jurisdiction; but it generally hears cases that are outside the jurisdiction of other trial courts of more limited jurisdiction. In New York City, the Court exercises civil jurisdiction and jurisdiction over felony cases (in which a sentence in excess of one year may be imposed).

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Jan 9, 2025 · A divided Supreme Court on Thursday evening cleared the way for President-elect Donald Trump’s criminal sentencing to go forward on Friday morning. In a brief unsigned order issued just after 7 p.m., the justices rejected Trump’s plea to halt the sentencing proceeding in his New York hush money case

The New York State Supreme Court is the trial court of general jurisdiction in civil cases statewide and in criminal cases in New York City. Outside New York City, the 57 individual County Courts hear felony criminal cases.

Pursuant to legislation adopted by the New York Assembly, the court, originally known as the Supreme Court of Judicature, was given jurisdiction over criminal and civil pleas. The court was also empowered to hear appeals from local courts.

Jan 9, 2025 · The court turned down Trump's last-minute bid to prevent his sentencing, scheduled for Friday in New York state court in Manhattan 10 days before his inauguration for his second term as...

New York State Supreme Court By Chapter 4 of the Laws of 1691, the New York Assembly established the New York Supreme Court of Judicature with the same common law jurisdiction as the English Courts of King’s Bench, Common Pleas and Exchequer.