New York legal term
Superior court in New York Criminal Law
Current through 2026 New York legislative session
In New York criminal law, “Superior court” is a term defined by statute rather than by its everyday meaning. Its statutory definition — quoted verbatim below — controls how the term is applied throughout the New York criminal code.
What does “Superior court” mean in New York criminal law?
"Superior court" means any court defined as such by subdivision two of section 10.10. 21. (N.Y. Criminal Procedure Law § 1.20)
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