What jurisdiction do the NYC Civil and Criminal Courts have?

• A. Civil claims under $25,000; Criminal Court handles misdemeanors and violations
• B. Civil claims under $25,000; Criminal handles felonies
• C. Civil claims under $15,000; Criminal handles traffic offenses
• D. Civil handles all amounts; Criminal handles only felonies

Answer: (A)

In NYC, civil and criminal matters are handled in separate courts with specific limits. The Civil Court of the City of New York hears civil claims up to $25,000 (with a separate small-claims part for smaller amounts). The Criminal Court handles less serious criminal offenses—misdemeanors and violations—while more serious felonies are brought in the Supreme Court. So saying civil claims are capped at $25,000 and that the Criminal Court handles misdemeanors and violations correctly describes how jurisdiction is divided.