This form is a sample letter in Word format covering the subject matter of the title of the form.
This form is a sample letter in Word format covering the subject matter of the title of the form.
To get started you can use the Supreme Court Adult Name Change Petition Program to change your name. The adult name change form is used to ask (or “petition”) the NY State Supreme Court to change your name. The petition (court paper) may be filed in the Supreme Court in the county where the person lives.
The Kings County Supreme Court handles felony criminal and civil matters, including name changes, matrimonial cases, foreclosures, mental hygiene applications, and elder law cases. Explore the website for sample forms and guides, court procedures, and information regarding a pending case.
Brooklyn | Eastern District of New York | United States District Court.
The monetary threshold for cases in Kings County Commercial Division has been raised from $50,000.00 to $75,000.00.
Also, although it is a trial court, the Supreme Court sits as a "single great tribunal of general state-wide jurisdiction, rather than an aggregation of separate courts sitting in the several counties or judicial districts of the state." The Supreme Court is established in each of New York's 62 counties.
The Court of Appeals is New York's highest court, composed of a Chief Judge and six Associate Judges. In general, the Court of Appeals hears civil and criminal cases on appeal from the other appellate courts. Its review is generally limited to questions of law.
The Brooklyn Supreme Courthouse is located on Adams Street between Joralemon and Johnson Streets. It also houses the Registrar's Office, County Clerk, and Surrogate's Court. Construction on the Supreme Courthouse began in 1955.