Overview
The Supreme Court generally hears cases that are outside the authority of the lower courts, such as: civil matters involving higher dollar amounts; divorce, separation, and annulment proceedings; and criminal prosecutions of felonies. Supreme Courts hear civil matters while the County Courts hear criminal matters.
County Courts are located in each county outside New York City. County Courts, City Courts, and Town and Village Courts share authority to handle trials in misdemeanor cases and other minor offenses. But only County Courts have the authority to conduct trials in felony matters. County Courts also have limited authority over cases involving claims up to $25,000.
Location
Schenectady County Supreme Ct
612 State Street
Schenectady, NY 12305
United States
9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
E-Filing is mandatory for select case types
*Review protocols for mandatory case types*
Court Clerk's Office
Barbara Douglas, Deputy Chief Clerk
Chambers
Supreme Court
Hon. Christine M. Clark
Supreme Court Appellate Division
Schenectady County Judicial Building
612 State Street
Schenectady, NY 12305
Phone: 518-285-8445
Fax: 518-451-8720
Hon. Mark L. Powers
Supreme Court Appellate Division
Schenectady County Judicial Building
612 State Street
Schenectady, NY 12305
Hon. Thomas Buchanan
Phone: 518-451-8755
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 518-285-8450
Fax: 518-451-8724
Hon. Michael R. Cuevas
Phone: (518) 285-8460
Email: [email protected]
Hon. Paul E. Davenport
Phone: (518) 706-3342
Email: [email protected]
County Court
Hon. Matthew J. Sypniewski
Phone: 518-285-8429
Fax: 518-451-8721