Supreme Court of USA

Exterior New York City the Supreme Courts characteristically grip large civil cases. These courts as well have the power to hear criminal crime cases but felony cases are usually heard in the County Courts. In the 5 New York City districts however each Supreme Court has a criminal term or division which handles large felony cases. The New York City Supreme Courts also have civil terms which handle civil cases. Smaller civil cases and less grave criminal cases are handled in other courts.