New York Supreme Court Appellate Division, First Department | 1,148 followers on LinkedIn. One of New York State's four intermediate appellate courts, with jurisdiction over New York and Bronx Counties. | Created by the New York State Constitution of 1894, the Appellate Division of the Supreme Court, First Judicial Department, is one of four intermediate appellate courts in the State, and holds jurisdiction over the Counties of New York and the Bronx. Appeals are taken to the Appellate Division, as a matter of right, in civil and criminal cases, from the Supreme Court, Surrogate’s Court, Family Court, and Court of Claims.