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
Ulster County Courthouse
Ulster County Courthouse
285 Wall Street
Kingston, NY 12401
United States
Monday - Friday 9:00 a.m. - 4:45 p.m.
(except State Holidays)
Supreme Court Justices
Hon. Julian Schreibman
Hon. Kevin R. Bryant
Hon. David Gandin
Hon. Sharon Graff
Acting Supreme Court Justices
Hon. Bryan Rounds
Chief Clerk
Eileen Gonzalez
Deputy Chief Clerk
Vacant
Commissioner of Jurors
Paul O'Neill
Directions & Parking
Take the NYS Thruway to Exit 19.
Proceed through the Toll Booth onto the Traffic Circle.
Take the 2nd exit off of the traffic circle onto Washington Avenue.
Proceed on Washington Avenue to the Third Traffic Light (This is North Front Street, you will see the Trailways bus station on your left).
Turn left onto North Front Street and proceed 2 blocks to Crown Street.
Turn right onto Crown Street and proceed 1 block to John Street.
Turn left onto John Street and the parking lot for the Court House will be on your right.