"Civil Court judges are the backbone of the city's trial-level justice system. They serve 10-year terms and are assigned by administrative judges to Civil Court, Criminal Court or Family Court—courts that differ profoundly in subject matter and consequence. Civil Court resolves disputes that determine whether seniors remain in their homes, families avoid eviction, contracts are enforced or small businesses survive."
"Criminal Court implicates liberty itself, governing bail, pretrial confinement and early prosecution. Family Court determines custody, neglect and support, shaping the lives of children and families in crisis. These courts affect nearly every aspect of daily life."
"Voters are not selecting Civil Court judges for a single, fixed role, but jurists who may be assigned across trial courts with vastly different mandates. Candidates with broad grounding in civil, criminal and family law are better equipped to exercise discretion and administer justice fairly."
New York City elects two types of trial judges: Civil Court judges and Surrogate's Court judges, who serve 10-year terms and profoundly impact residents' lives. Civil Court judges are assigned to Civil Court, Criminal Court, or Family Court, each addressing distinct issues. Civil Court resolves disputes affecting housing, evictions, contracts, and small business survival. Criminal Court determines bail and pretrial confinement, directly affecting personal liberty. Family Court decides custody, neglect, and support matters involving children and families in crisis. These judicial positions shape governance and public confidence in the justice system. Voters should prioritize down-ballot judicial races during primary elections, as judges with broad experience across civil, criminal, and family law are better equipped to exercise discretion fairly and administer justice effectively across diverse high-stakes cases.
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