New York State Court System

The New York State Court System is a hierarchical network of courts that handles legal cases at various levels. It includes the Supreme Court (which is a trial court for serious civil and criminal cases), the Appellate Division (intermediate appellate courts), and the Court of Appeals (the highest court, primarily reviewing important legal questions). Additionally, there are lower courts such as County Courts, Family Courts, and Town and Village Justice Courts that address specific types of cases. This system ensures that legal issues are fairly heard and properly appealed through the appropriate levels.