Where is the NYS Supreme Court located?

Albany
The Court of Appeals is New York State’s highest court and court of last resort in most cases. The Court, which sits in Albany, is composed of a chief judge and six associate judges, each appointed by the governor, with the advice and consent of the senate, to a 14-year term of office.

Who are the NY State Supreme Court justices?

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• Justice Michael C. Lynch.
• Justice Christine M. Clark.
• Justice Sharon A.M. Aarons.
• Justice Stan L. Pritzker.
• Justice Molly Reynolds Fitzgerald.
• Justice John P. Colangelo.
• Justice Andrew G. Ceresia.
• Justice Lisa M. Fisher.

How many judges are on the New York Supreme Court?

60 justices
They are appointed by the governor from a list of candidates provided by a judicial nominating commission, pending confirmation from the New York Senate. The 60 justices of the New York Supreme Court, Appellate Division serve for five years or until the end of a supreme court term, whichever is shorter.

Is the New York Supreme Court open?

The Supreme Court Building is open to the public Monday – Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. It is closed on weekends and all federal holidays. In addition to the Courtroom, portions of the first and ground floors of the Supreme Court Building are open to the public.

What is the Supreme Court of New York called?

The court of general jurisdiction
The court of general jurisdiction in New York is the New York Supreme Court. (Unlike in most other states, the Supreme Court is a trial court and is not the highest court in the state.)

What is the Supreme Court of NY called?

court of general jurisdiction

How much do New York state Supreme Court justices make?

Each of the four courts has a Presiding Justice earning $147,600 and five or more Associate Justices, each earning $144,000. Each Presiding Justice and Associate Justice is designated by the Governor from among the Justices of the Supreme Court.

What are the three levels of New York State courts?

The New York court system has three levels: Trial courts – including the Supreme Courts (unlike in the federal system), the Appellate Divisions of the Supreme Court, and the Court of Appeals, which is the court of last resort (similar to the Supreme Court in the federal system).

Can I go into the Supreme Court?

In addition to the Courtroom, portions of the first and ground floors of the Supreme Court Building are open to the public. Visitors should be aware that the business of the Court may from time to time affect public access to the building or alter programming offered.