VOTE411 Voter Guide

The Supreme Court is the state-wide trial court with the broadest jurisdiction, both in criminal and civil matters. It can hear virtually any type of case brought before it, with the exception of claims brought against the state which must be heard by the Court of Claims. However, it generally hears only cases that are outside the jurisdiction of other trial courts of more limited jurisdiction. The Supreme Court must be involved in proceedings to end a marriage since it is the only court which can grant divorce, annulment, and separation. As noted above, the Supreme Court is broken into twelve judicial districts state-wide. Justices of the Supreme Court are elected to serve 14-year terms.NONE OF THE CANDIDATES FOR THIS RACE WERE ASKED TO RESPOND TO ANY QUESTIONS. THEIR NAMES APPEAR ON THIS GUIDE SOLELY FOR BALLOT INFORMATION.https://ww2.nycourts.gov/courts/8jd/structure.shtml