Judge of the Surrogate's Court Hon. Vincent J. Messina, Jr.
In New York State, the Surrogate's Court maintains jurisdiction over all actions and proceedings relating to the affairs of decedents.
Joseph A. Capella as Administrative Judge for Civil Matters, Supreme Court, Bronx County.
Our Surrogate, the Honorable Nelida Malavé-Gonzalez , recognizes the efforts of the court's employees and, through her leadership, resolves to foster the staff's dedication and professionalism.
The Surrogate's Court hears cases involving the affairs of decedents, including the probate of wills and the administration of estates. It also handles adoptions.
The court's staff has returned to work in person at the courthouse on a full-time basis. VISITING THE COURTHOUSE: Safety measures and precautions continue to be taken to protect the health of employees and court users. Please refrain from visiting the courthouse if you have flu-like or COVID-like symptoms.
There are two methods of amending the New York State Constitution. The first is via a constitutional convention followed by voter approval or rejection of any amendments approved by the convention's delegates. The second is via proposal and approval of an amendment in two consecutive sessions of the Legislature.
An amendment may be proposed by a two-thirds vote of both Houses of Congress, or, if two-thirds of the States request one, by a convention called for that purpose. The amendment must then be ratified by three-fourths of the State legislatures, or three-fourths of conventions called in each State for ratification.
There are two methods of amending the New York State Constitution. The first is via a constitutional convention followed by voter approval or rejection of any amendments approved by the convention's delegates. The second is via proposal and approval of an amendment in two consecutive sessions of the Legislature.
Constitutional Amendments Proposal by convention of the states, with ratification by state conventions. Proposal by convention of the states, with ratification by state legislatures. Proposal by Congress, with ratification by state conventions. Proposal by Congress, with ratification by the state legislatures.