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Understanding Kings County NY Civil Court Brooklyn

The Kings county civil court, a key part of New York State's Unified Court System, handles a wide range of civil cases in Brooklyn. From personal injury claims to landlord-tenant disputes, and various domestic issue, this court's jurisdiction is wide-sweeping. All the cases heard by this judicial division are non criminal cases, which means that they do not result in jail or prison time. In this article we will breakdown the framework and structure of the civil court system, the variety of cases it hears, and how to access court records.

 

The Role of Kings County Civil Court

The Kings County Civil Court is a general jurisdiction court, that is part of the larger New York State's Unified Court System. The majority role of this court, you guessed it, is to handle civil cases. These types of civil cases involve claims up to $25,000. There is also a small claims division that handles smaller monetary cases and lawsuits. The outcome of most all cases it to find a peaceful resolution, sometimes with money involved and sometimes without. This court offers a platform to handle non criminal disputes on a local level.

 

Types of Cases Heard in Brooklyn's Civil Court

The majority of civil cases heard in Brooklyn's civil courts include personal injury, property damage, and contract disputes. They also handle various other smaller civil claims that can vary quite a bit. Here is a breakdown of the most common cases heard in this New York borough:

 

1). Personal injury cases: These cases involve harm caused to individuals due to negligence or intentional actions that do not have criminal intent.

2). Property damage cases: These civil cases deal with disputes over damage to property. A large percentage of these are between individuals and businesses.

3). Contract disputes: These cases arise when parties disagree over the terms of a contract. This can be landlord-tenant matters, employee disputes, or business contract disputes. These can also range widely as there is business to business disputes, personal disputes, and individual to business disputes.

 

Accessing Kings County Civil Court Records

Access to civil court records is a public right, as these are considered public records. Civil cases provide valuable information about past and ongoing cases, as well as their outcomes and any precedence they set. These records can be accessed through the NY State Unified Court's website. This site offers public access to online services for accessing case information. For more detailed records, you may need to contact the Kings County Clerk's Office.

 

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