County Court

Location

Nassau County Supreme Court

County Court, Nassau County
262 Old Country Road
Mineola, New York 11501

516-493-3710

Overview

The County Court is established in each county outside New York City. It is authorized to handle criminal prosecutions of both felonies and lesser offenses committed within the county, although in practice most minor offenses are handled by lower courts. The County Court also has limited jurisdiction in civil cases, generally involving amounts up to $25,000. County Court judges are elected to terms of 10 years.