The Suffolk County Court is a trial court that has jurisdiction over felonies, misdemeanors and civil lawsuits of up to $25,000 that take place within the county. The court is located within the 10th Judicial District in Suffolk County, New York.
You may choose to file your own Family Court petition. To do so, go to the website listed below and choose the type of petition you want to file. Completed petitions must be filed with the General Clerk of the Family Court (631-853-4289).
$15,000 monetary jurisdiction for each cause of action in the complaint. You may not split your casue of action to go above the $15,000 limit. Geographic jurisdiction is limited to the 5 west towns of Suffolk County: Babylon, Huntington, Smithtown, Islip, Brookhaven.
District magistrate's courts may hear actions for civil claims up to a value of R200 000 and impose a criminal fine of up to R120 000; and.
There is no limit to how much you can sue for in a civil case.
District Courts are located in Nassau County and parts of Suffolk County and handle civil and criminal matters. They have criminal jurisdiction over misdemeanors and lesser offenses (cases that carry a term of imprisonment of no more than one year), and also conduct arraignments in felony cases.
Your letter can be typed or neatly handwritten. You should date and sign your letter. You don't need to write formal words to the Court, just make sure everything in your letter is genuine. It is usually a good idea to keep your letter to a page in length, and no more than two pages.
The best evidence for a child custody case typically includes a combination of documentary evidence (medical records, school reports, financial records), witness testimonies, and behavioral evidence demonstrating a history of responsible parenting and a stable environment for the child.
Probation Adjustment: Before a PINS petition can be filed, the potential respondent and a parent or guardian must meet with a probation officer in an attempt to resolve the case without going to court.
You may choose to file your own Family Court petition. To do so, go to the website listed below and choose the type of petition you want to file. Completed petitions must be filed with the General Clerk of the Family Court (631-853-4289).