NY Court Structure

A challenge used to remove a juror without giving a reason.

A request to remove a juror due to demonstrated bias or inability to be impartial.

Courts with this jurisdiction often handle cases for the first time.

Federal or State: Copyright Cases

Federal or State: Bankruptcy cases

Federal or State: Most cases are tried in this court system.

This court in NY has jurisdiction over offenses alleged to have been committed prior to a child's 18th birthday.

Federal or State: Diversity of Citizenship over $75,000

Courts with this jurisdiction often handle cases like misdemeanors, traffic violations, and small claims.

These courts handle wills.

Jurisdiction when a court can handle a wide range of legal matters, including both criminal and civil cases, and doesn't specialize in a particular area of law.

Jurisdiction when a court hears an appeal of a decision made by a lower trial court.

Highest court in the USA.

This court in Moravia, NY will hear these types of cases: Petty misdemeanors, DWI/DUI, and traffic violations.

This when attorneys question potential jurors for bias.

Highest court in NY.