Supreme Court Justice
Hon. Robert C. Mulvey
Secretary
Kim Schooley
Law Clerk
Timothy C. Eckel
Supreme Court Chambers
320 North Tioga Street
PO Box 70
Ithaca, NY 14851-0070
607-272-0674
Fax 607-272-0691 |
County Court Judge
Hon. M. John Sherman
Secretary
Polly S. White
Law Clerk
Michael Berg
County Court Chambers
320 North Tioga Street
PO Box 70
Ithaca, NY 14851-0070
607-277-2355
Fax 607-272-0684 |
Chief Clerk
Paula M. Nichols
Tompkins County Courthouse
320 North Tioga St.
P.O. Box 70
Ithaca, NY 14851-0070
607-272-0466
Fax 607-256-0301
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| The Supreme Court has broad authority over all categories of cases, including civil and criminal matters. The court generally handles civil matters seeking monetary damages greater than $25,000. It also hears cases where a party seeks to enjoin or stop certain actions by another party. The Supreme Court is the only court with the authority to address matters related to the termination of a marriage, including separation, annulment and divorce. While the Supreme Court has authority to hear criminal matters involving felonies (offenses punishable by more than one year in prison), generally outside New York City these matters are heard in County Court. |