The Supreme Court is the trial court of unlimited
original jurisdiction, but it generally only hears cases that
are outside the jurisdiction of other trial courts of more
limited jurisdiction. In New York City, the Court exercises civil jurisdiction and jurisdiction
over felony charges.
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The Supreme Court is the trial court of unlimited
original jurisdiction, but it generally only hears cases that
are outside the jurisdiction of other trial courts of more
limited jurisdiction. In New York City, the Court exercises civil jurisdiction and jurisdiction
over felony charges. 
