Provides jurisdiction over matters involving children and families. Its caseload consists largely of proceedings involving support of dependent relatives, juvenile delinquency, child protection, paternity determinations, family offenses and custody issues.

Oversees cases brought before a judge by the district attorney. The County Court hears cases involving crimes or violations of law committed within the county including cases involving drug treatment. Family Court hears cases involving children and families, juvenile delinquency, child protection, adoptions, support, paternity, foster care placement. The Surrogate Court hears cases involved with inheritance, such as probate of wills and administration of estates. The Supreme Court hears cases involved with negligence, divorces, and contract and breach of warranty

Under NY State Law, each county outside of NY City has a County Court. These courts comprise: County Court - hears cases involved with any crimes or violations of law committed within the county. Family Court - hears cases involving children and families, juvenile delinquency, child protection, adoptions, support, paternity, foster care placement, etc. Surrogate Court - hears cases involved with inheritance, such as probate of wills and administration of estates, etc. Supreme Court - hears cases involved with negligence, divorces, contract and breach of warranty, etc.

Oversees cases brought before a judge by the district attorney. The County Court hears cases involving crimes or violations of law committed within the county including cases involving drug treatment. Family Court hears cases involving children and families, juvenile delinquency, child protection, adoptions, support, paternity, foster care placement. The Surrogate Court hears cases involved with inheritance, such as probate of wills and administration of estates. The Supreme Court hears cases involved with negligence, divorces, and contract and breach of warranty.

Provides jurisdiction over matters involving children and families. Its caseload consists largely of proceedings involving support of dependent relatives, juvenile delinquency, child protection, paternity determinations, family offenses and custody issues.

Under NY State Law, each county outside of NY City has a County Court. These courts comprise County Court - hears cases involved with any crimes or violations of law committed within the county, Family Court - hears cases involving children and families, juvenile delinquency, child protection, adoptions, support, paternity, foster care placement, etc. Surrogate Court - hears cases involved with inheritance, such as probate of wills and administration of estates, etc. Supreme Court - hears cases involved with negligence, divorces, contract and breach of warranty, etc.

Under NY State Law, each county outside of NY City has a County Court. These courts comprise County Court - hears cases involved with any crimes or violations of law committed within the county, Family Court - hears cases involving children and families, juvenile delinquency, child protection, adoptions, support, paternity, foster care placement, etc. Surrogate Court - hears cases involved with inheritance, such as probate of wills and administration of estates, etc. Supreme Court - hears cases involved with negligence, divorces, contract and breach of warranty, etc.

Oversees cases brought before a judge by the district attorney. The County Court hears cases involving crimes or violations of law committed within the county including cases involving drug treatment. Family Court hears cases involving children and families, juvenile delinquency, child protection, adoptions, support, paternity, foster care placement. The Surrogate Court hears cases involved with inheritance, such as probate of wills and administration of estates. The Supreme Court hears cases involved with negligence, divorces, and contract and breach of warranty.