Kings County , New York City Criminal Court cases in Kings County, Brooklyn, NY
The Red Hook Community Justice Center is a multi-jurisdictional community court within the New York State Unified Court System, operating under New York City Criminal Court in Brooklyn. It serves a defined Southwest Brooklyn catchment area, handling misdemeanor and violation-level criminal cases (including summons matters), housing/landlord-tenant civil cases, and selected Family Court matters such as juvenile delinquency and family offenses (including orders of protection). Its role is to provide a single local forum to arraign, adjudicate, sentence, and supervise compliance for these case types. It does not hear felony trials or major civil actions, which are handled by Kings County Supreme Court or other NYC courts.
Kings County , New York City Criminal Court Contact and Location Information
| Court Type: | Criminal Court |
| County: | Kings |
| Street Address: | 120 Schermerhorn St. |
| City: | Brooklyn |
| Zip Code: | 11201 |
| Phone: | 646-386-4500 |
| Fax: | 718-643-7733 |
| Hours: | Monday-Friday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm |
| Website URL: | https://www.nycourts.gov/courts/2jd/index.shtml |
| Public Transportation: | Take the N, R or M train to the Lawrence Street Station; the G train to the Hoyt Street & Schermerhorn Street Station; the A, F or C train to the Jay Street Station; the 2, 3, 4 or 5 train to the Borough Hall Station |
| Languages: | Multiple |
| Special Access: | Ramp at front of courthouse |
Services and Case Types Handled in Kings County , New York City Criminal Court
The New York City Criminal Court - Red Hook Community Justice Center is a multi-jurisdiction court serving Red Hook and nearby neighborhoods.
Case types:
- Criminal: misdemeanor and summons-level offenses (e.g., petit larceny, simple assault, drug possession). Handles arraignments, pleas, sentencing, compliance/review hearings, and violations; issues and enforces criminal orders of protection.
- Housing: landlord‑tenant matters within its catchment (accepts eligible filings, conferences, stipulations, repairs/HP matters).
- Limited Family: select matters referred from Family Court (e.g., juvenile delinquency or family offenses), including protective orders.
Public services:
- Processes criminal complaints filed by prosecutors; accepts eligible Housing Court filings.
- Calendar management, court hearings, record/certificate requests, and fine/fee payments.
- Interpreter, ADA accommodations, victim assistance, and referrals to mandated services (treatment, community service) with compliance monitoring.
Jury services:
- Jury trials are not held at this location; cases requiring juries are transferred to Kings County Criminal Court.