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
Rensselaer County Courthouse
80 Second Street
Troy, NY 12180
United States
Monday - Friday
9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
(except State Holidays)
Chief Clerk
Allison Polemeropoulos
Deputy Chief Clerk
Vivian Guicheney
Supreme Court Justice, Appellate Division, Third Department
Hon. Andrew G. Ceresia
Supreme Court Justices
Hon. Richard J. McNally, Jr.
Hon. Laura M. Jordan
Acting Supreme Court Justices
Hon. Debra J. Young
Hon. Jennifer Sober
Hon. Noel Mendez
Directions & Parking
787-North proceed to Exit 8 (Watervliet, Green Island) take a right at exit. At the end of the exit, at the traffic light, take a right and then another right turn to bring you eastbound over the Green Island Bridge. At the traffic light at the end of the bridge you will take a right going past the Dinosaur BBQ restaurant and proceed onto Third Street. Congress Street is the fourth intersection heading south, you will take a right at Congress & Third Streets. The courthouse is on the southeast corner of Congress & Second Streets.
Only on-street parking is available.