Jevet T. Johnson at a glance
- Current role
- Criminal Court Judge
- Jurisdiction
- New York · State
- Judicial service
- Active
- Term and retention
- Current term ends 2033
Jevet T. Johnson
Criminal Court Judge · Kings County Criminal Court
Biography
Professional career
- Judge Jevet Johnson was selected as a Criminal Court judge in December 2024 by New York City Mayor Eric Adams
- Bronx District Attorney's Office Director, Rikers Island Sex Crimes Prosecutions 2022 to 2024
- Richmond County District Attorney's Office Chief, Special Victims Bureau 2018 to 2022
- She has spoken about how her background and early experiences provide her with perspective on both sides of the courtroom, understanding the challenges faced by both prosecutors and defense counsel
- Began her legal career as an assistant district attorney in the Bronx County District Attorney’s Office, working in the Criminal Court and Grand Jury, Narcotics, and Child Abuse/Sex Crimes Bureaus
Education
- Clark Atlanta University — B.A. (1996)
Additional information
- Juge, Criminal Court of the City of NY, Kings County, Appointed, 2024 to 2033
- In September 2025, Touro Law Center honored Judge Johnson by adding her portrait to its Judicial Wall of Honor, a permanent exhibit recognizing alumni who have become judges.
- She was admitted to practice law in New York State in 2002 and is registered with the Office of Court Administration of the New York State Unified Court System
- J.D. — Touro Law Center — 2001
- Judge Johnson is an alumna of Touro College Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center, where she earned her law degree.
- Her mother was a nurse, and her father a respiratory therapist.
- She later held the role of an agency attorney for the New York City Department of Education and held positions as assistant district attorney in Westchester and Richmond counties, including serving as chief of the Special Victims Bureau in Richmond County.
- Prior to her judicial appointment, she directed the Riker’s Island Sexual Offense Initiative
- Judge Johnson grew up in East Harlem, the daughter of two Bellevue Hospital employees.
- This recognition highlights her achievements and serves as inspiration for law students pursuing careers in the judiciary
Applicable Court Rules & Procedures
Recording and broadcasting
Statewide
New York statewide rules require permission before photographing, filming, videotaping, audiotaping, broadcasting, or telecasting in court facilities, including courtrooms.
Taking photographs, films or videotapes, or audiotaping, broadcasting or telecasting, in a courthouse including any courtroom, office or hallway thereof, at any time or on any occasion, whether or not the court is in session, is forbidden, unless permission of the Chief Administrator of the Courts or a designee of the Chief Administrator is first obtainedPart 29: Electronic Recording and Audio-Visual Coverage in Court Facilities and of Court Proceedings ↗
Exhibits
Statewide
The official Guide to New York Evidence identifies court control over presentation of evidence as a statewide evidence topic; counsel should expect the assigned judge to control the mode and order of proof.
1.07. COURT CONTROL OVER PRESENTATION OF EVIDENCEGuide to New York Evidence: Article 1, General Provisions and Court's Role ↗
Remote appearances
Statewide
For New York criminal proceedings, virtual and hybrid appearances are governed by Part 200 consent, objection, public-access, and calendar-update requirements.
For all hybrid proceedings, all electronic appearances shall be projected in the physical courtroom in which the in-person portion of the proceeding is taking place in such a manner as to provide a reasonable opportunity for members of the public to view and hear the participants appearing electronically.Part 200: Uniform Rules for Courts Exercising Criminal Jurisdiction ↗
Published courtroom rules
Shared court rules
22 NYCRR Part 200 — Uniform Rules Courts Exercising Criminal Jurisdiction
Kings County Criminal Court
State criminal proceedings only; section-specific court and case exceptions remain applicable.
Official source ↗ · Collected 2026-10-27Part 29: Electronic Recording and Audio-Visual Coverage in Court Facilities and of Court Proceedings
Kings County Criminal Court
Scope is limited to the court class in the source claim. Shared court context only; case-type restrictions, exceptions, later amendments and case orders apply. This is not a personal preference or a complete rules inventory.
Official source ↗ · Collected 2026-07-26Part 29: Electronic Recording and Audio-Visual Coverage in Court Facilities and of Court Proceedings
Kings County Criminal Court
Scope is limited to the court class in the source claim. Shared court context only; case-type restrictions, exceptions, later amendments and case orders apply. This is not a personal preference or a complete rules inventory.
Official source ↗ · Collected 2026-07-26Sources
Identity source checked July 26, 2026.
Biography sources checked August 2, 2026.
New York State Unified Court System Judicial Directory official judicial roster
Identity source · HTML · Source checked July 26, 2026
View New York State Unified Court System Judicial Directory official judicial roster ↗Part 29: Electronic Recording and Audio-Visual Coverage in Court Facilities and of Court Proceedings
Statewide source · HTML · Source checked July 26, 2026
View Part 29: Electronic Recording and Audio-Visual Coverage in Court Facilities and of Court Proceedings ↗Guide to New York Evidence: Article 1, General Provisions and Court's Role
Statewide source · HTML · Source checked July 26, 2026
View Guide to New York Evidence: Article 1, General Provisions and Court's Role ↗Part 200: Uniform Rules for Courts Exercising Criminal Jurisdiction
Statewide source · HTML · Source checked July 26, 2026
View Part 200: Uniform Rules for Courts Exercising Criminal Jurisdiction ↗