General Information
District Court, Nassau County
99 Main Street
Hempstead, NY 11550
516-493-4200
Resources:
Access to Justice Community Resource Guide
2021 District Court Virtual Courtroom Microsoft Teams Links
Virtual Chambers Contact List and Conference Request Forms
Case Types:
Small Claims / Commercial Claims
Statewide:
Judicial Directory
E-courts
District Court Decisions
Electronic Transcription Services
The District Court has authority over four categories of cases, including civil and criminal matters. The court generally handles civil matters seeking monetary damages up to $15,000, small claims matters with monetary damages up to $5,000, commercial small claims matters with monetary damages up to $5,000, landlord and tenant matters concerning housing proceedings and evictions.
The District Court has authority to hear criminal matters involving trial jurisdiction over misdemeanors, violations and infractions, preliminary jurisdiction over felonies and traffic tickets charging a crime.