Civil Matters
General Information
District Court, Nassau County
99 Main Street, Second Floor
Hempstead, NY 11550
516-493-4113
The Courthouse is open Monday - Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. All business must be commenced by 4:30 p.m. Calendars are called at 9:30 a.m.
Adjournment requests must be in writing and will not be considered by phone. The parties must be notified of all adjournment requests. The Judge will consider all requests at the call of the calendar on the scheduled court date.
Overview
Civil matters involving sums up to $15,000.00 can be brought in District Court.
Case Information
Criminal
General Information
District Court, Nassau County
99 Main Street, Second Floor
Hempstead, NY 11550
516-493-4201
The Courthouse is open Monday - Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. All business must be commenced by 4:30 p.m. Calendars are called at 9:30 a.m.
Adjournment requests must be in writing and will not be considered by phone. The parties must be notified of all adjournment requests. The Judge will consider all requests at the call of the calendar on the scheduled court date.
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Certification of Continued Eligibility For Waiver of Costs, Fees, and Expenses & Assignment of Counsel on Appeal Pursuant to CPL § 380.55(2) - Certificate of Continued Eligibility -CPL 380.55(2).pdf
Virtual Appearances
Requests for Virtual Appearances: CPL 182.20 Applications
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Landlord and Tenant
General Information
District Court, Nassau County
99 Main Street, Second Floor
Hempstead, NY 11550
516-493-4113
The Courthouse is open Monday - Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. All business must be commenced by 4:30 p.m. Calendars are called at 9:30 a.m.
Adjournment requests must be in writing and will not be considered by phone. The parties must be notified of all adjournment requests. The Judge will consider all requests at the call of the calendar on the scheduled court date.
Landlord and Tenant matters are brought in District Court, where you can sue for housing problems and evictions. The District Court provides numerous services to provide landlords and tenants with legal information and to otherwise assist the public.
Forms
Resources
Small Claims Court / Commercial Small Claims
General Information
District Court, Nassau County
99 Main Street, Second Floor
Hempstead, NY 11550
516-493-4113
The Courthouse is open Monday - Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. All business must be commenced by 4:30 p.m. Adjournment requests must be in writing and will not be considered by phone. The parties must be notified of all adjournment requests. The Judge will consider all requests at the call of the calendar on the scheduled court date.
- You can sue for up to $5000.
- You can only sue for money.
- It is inexpensive and easy to use.
- You do not have to have a lawyer.
- The Court will notify the defendant for you.
- It has convenient hours of operation.
- The Court can get you an interpreter if you need one.
Small Claims Forms
- Small Claims Instruction Sheet
- Small Claims Complaint
- Small Claims Counterclaim
- Form for Additional Parties/Defendants
- Application for a Subpoena