Queens County , New York City Civil Court cases in Queens County, Jamaica, NY
Queens County Family Court in Jamaica, NY is a New York State specialized trial court (Family Court) of limited jurisdiction within the Unified Court System. It serves Queens County by adjudicating family-related matters, including child abuse and neglect (Article 10) proceedings; custody and visitation; child and spousal support; paternity; family offenses and orders of protection between family or household members; juvenile delinquency; Persons in Need of Supervision (PINS); foster care placement and review; termination of parental rights; adoption; and guardianship of the person for minors. The court does not handle divorces, general civil or criminal prosecutions, or traffic violations, which are heard in other courts.
Queens County , New York City Civil Court Contact and Location Information
| Court Type: | City Civil Court |
| County: | Queens |
| Street Address: | 89-17 Sutphin Boulevard (at 89th Avenue) |
| City: | Jamaica |
| Zip Code: | 11435 |
| Phone: | 718-262-7300 |
| Hours: | Monday-Friday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm |
| Website URL: | http://www.courts.state.ny.us/COURTS/nyc/civil/directionsQueens.shtml |
| Directions: | Courthouse is located on Sutphin Blvd. between 88th & 89th Aves., approximately 1/4 mile east of Van Wyck Expressway/Hillside Avenue intersection. Take Hillside Ave. or Jamaica Ave. to Sutphin Blvd |
| Languages: | Multiple |
Services and Case Types Handled in Queens County , New York City Civil Court
Queens County Family Court serves the public by resolving family and child-related matters and providing access to court processes and orders.
- Case types: custody/visitation, child and spousal support, paternity, family offense/domestic violence (orders of protection), child neglect/abuse and foster care, permanency and termination of parental rights, guardianship and adoption, juvenile delinquency, and PINS.
- Services: intake and filing of petitions; help with forms; scheduling and conducting conferences, hearings, and bench trials; issuing temporary and final orders (protection, support, custody, visitation, guardianship); enforcement of orders and support collection; mediation and probation referrals; records access and certified copies; interpreters and ADA accommodations; remote appearances where permitted.
- Jury services: not provided-Family Court matters are decided by a judge without a jury.