A. Criminal Court Subject Matter Jurisdiction

Question 1

What are the two types of courts in NY? Which crimes are tried?*

Answer 1

Superior Courts (Felonies)

• Supreme Court
• County Court (2nd Judicial Dept outside NY + Long Island; 3rd Judicial Dept; 4th Judicial Dept)

Local Civil + Criminal Courts (Violations/Misdemeanors)

• City Court (All cities, NOT NYC)
• Town Court (All cities, NOT NYC)
• Village Court (All cities, NOT NYC)
• District Court (Long Island, NOT NYC)
• NY City Criminal Court

Question 2

How may D be tried for felonies?

Answer 2

• Grand jury must file indictment

- D must consent to waiving indictment + proceed by superior court info

Question 3

What type of crimes may NY courts hear?*

Answer 3

Supreme Court

• ALL criminal matters
• Only Felonies

County Court

• ALL criminal matters
• Primarily Felonies