For general information, please call the Criminal Term Clerk's Office at 347-296-1076.
Court Hours
Kings County Supreme Court - Criminal term is open from 9:00 a. m to 5:00 p.m.
Court Location
Kings County Supreme Court - Criminal Term is located at 320 Jay Street in Downtown Brooklyn. Our building is on the corner of Jay Street and Johnson Street/Tech Place; also located next to the Marriott Hotel.
Building Rules
No smoking, radio playing, tape recorders or cameras.
Courtroom Rules
No eating, drinking, talking, reading or sleeping. No use of laptop computers or personal stereos. All beepers and mobile phones must be turned off.
Human Resources
Our human resources department is located on the 13th floor of our building. We provide support services to court system employees regarding personnel administration; employee benefits; labor relations; education, training and professional development; and equal employment opportunity.
For information about current opportunities, application forms, title standards, exams, and career development, please visit the New York State Unified Court System Website.
Anti-Discrimination Panel
The Anti-Discrimination Panel offers an informal complaint procedure to address and resolve claims of discrimination and sexual harassment related to employment. Panel members are available to provide support, information and options. For more information, please call the inquiry line at 1-800-4-EEO-HELP.
Major Luz Bryan, 347-296-1183
Jeanette Mercedes, Esq. - Court Attorney 347-296-1665
Alix Mondesir, Esq. - Court Attorney Referee 347-296-1474
Child Care Services/Children's Center
The Children Center is located on the 1st Floor of 330 Jay Street. Open Mondays through Fridays, from 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. & 2:00 p.m.-4:30 p.m. 347-401-9630
Law Library
Public Access Law Library, 360 Adams Street, Room 349, 9 a.m. - 6 p.m., 347-296-1144
Security
Before entering both courthouses, all visitors are subject to search by magnetometer. All bags, packages, attache cases and personal effects will be searched.
Access for Persons with Disabilities
Public entrances and exits as well as public bathrooms in both courthouses are accessible to people with disabilities. "Real time" transcription of court reporters' minutes is available for people who are deaf. Audio enhancement equipment is also available for individuals with hearing impairments.
EEO Office
The Equal Employment Opportunity Office is located at the 320 Jay Street address and meets the needs of court personnel assigned to the Civil and Criminal Term of the Supreme Court. This office heads the non-judicial training efforts and is a major player in all special projects and community outreach initiatives. They are available to answer questions and provide information regarding outreach efforts and employment opportunities in the court system.