NCJ Number
85165
Date Published
1981
Length
52 pages
Annotation
This report describes the functions and proceedings of New York State courts, with information on civil and criminal trial procedures and Federal court jurisdiction.
Abstract
The State courts covered include the court of appeals, appellate division of the supreme court, appellate term of the supreme court, supreme court, court of claims, family court, surrogate court, and local courts (county, district, and city courts). Fair trial-free press guidelines and a glossary of legal terms are included.