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Hon. H. Patrick Leis III
District Administrative Judge, County of Suffolk
Hon. Anthony F. Marano
District Administrative Judge, County of Nassau |
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The County Court is established in each county outside New York
City. It is authorized to handle the prosecution of all crimes committed
within the County. The County Court also has limited jurisdiction in
civil cases involving amounts up to $25,000.
City Courts Outside New York City exist in 61 cities and have criminal
jurisdiction over misdemeanors and lesser offenses and civil jurisdiction
over claims of up to $15,000. Some City Courts have separate parts to
handle small claims or housing matters. City Court judges act as arraigning
magistrates and conduct preliminary hearings in felony cases.
There are District Courts in Nassau County and the five western
towns of Suffolk County. District Courts have criminal jurisdiction
over misdemeanors and lesser offenses, and civil jurisdiction over
claims of up to $15,000.
Town and Village Courts have criminal jurisdiction over violations
and misdemeanors, and civil jurisdiction over claims of up to $15,000.
As magistrates, Town and Village Court justices hold arraignments
and preliminary hearings for those charged with more serious crimes.
Traffic infractions also are heard in these courts.
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