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.
Outside New York City, Supreme Courts hear civil matters while the County Courts hear criminal matters.
Location
Genesee County Courthouse
Genesee County Court
1 West Main Street
Batavia, NY 14020
United States
Take New York State Thruway Exit 48, proceed South on Route 98 to Route 5 East. The Courts Facility Building is located at 1 West Main Street.
Supreme Court
Supreme Court Justice
Hon. Diane Devlin
Phone: 585-201-5722
IAS Rules
Secretary - Marianne Vara
Phone: 585-201-5722
Law Clerk - Joseph Emminger, Jr., Esq.
Phone: 585-201-5722
Supreme, County and Surrogate Court Judge
Hon. Melissa Lightcap Cianfrini
Phone: 585-201-5725
IAS Rules
Secretary - Rhonda Natalizia
Phone: 585-201-5725
Law Clerk - Douglas Curella
Phone: 585-201-5724
Supreme & County Chief Clerk
Jennifer Lamb
Phone: 585-201-5730
[email protected]
Supreme & County Deputy Chief Clerk
Phone: 585-201-5727
IDV Court Resource Coordinator
Amy Klein
Phone: 585-201-5729
[email protected]