New York Self Help and Legal Research
This page provides information about Self Help and Legal Research resources in New York.
Links are grouped by those that cover courts statewide, for multiple counties, and then by individual county.
New York - Statewide Courts Self Help
Self-Help Legal Information
View information about going to court, the court system, how to get help, how to find the correct court, information about various legal topics, a court locator, a glossary of legal terms, a link to forms, and locations of local help centers.
Legal Information and Legal Resources
Legal information is organized by topic and includes Housing, Landlord-Tenant, Family, Child Support, Juvenile, Consumer, Probate, Individual Rights, and other legal issues. Legal resources include information about the courts and community services.
Court of Claims Information
Legal information, statutes, rules and other materials are offered to address common questions about the Court of Claims.
Definitions of Common Legal Terms
View a glossary of general legal and divorce terms.
Trial Court Rules
View the Uniform Rules for New York State Trial Courts by court type and topic.
Traffic Ticket and Motor Vehicle Information
View information from the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles about driver licensing, registration, insurance, and driving records. Click "TICKETS, POINTS & PENALTIES" near the middle of the menu bar for detailed information about traffic tickets, including online fine payment and pleas, points, penalties, license suspensions, parking tickets, and the Point and Insurance Reduction Program that allows some offenders to reduce points and insurance premiums by taking a classroom or online safe driving course.
Child Support Services
The New York State Division of Child Support Enforcement offers information and services related to child support, including paternity establishment and enforcement of child support orders.
Alternative Dispute Resolution
The Office of Alternative Dispute Resolution provides a list of alternative dispute resolution court based programs, information about ADR, and links to private ADR organizations and other resources.
Law Library Information
View locations of county law libraries, library services including an online catalog of trial court law libraries, glossaries of legal terms, document request, and links to additional online resources.
Divorce Information
View information about divorce and related issues in New York, including divorce mediation, forms, county-specific information, domestic violence, and answers to frequently asked questions.
New York Laws
Search and browse the laws of New York State: Consolidated Laws, Unconsolidated Laws, Court Acts, Senate and Assembly Rules, the Constitution of New York, and the New York City Charter and Administrative Code.
Surrogate's Court Information
View answers to frequently asked questions about Surrogate's Court in New York, including use of attorneys, estates, wills, when proceedings are necessary, guardianships, and adoption records.
Court of Claims Electronic Filing
View information about electonic filing of tort cases in New York State Court of Claims.
Orders of Protection
View information about Orders of Protection, which can help keep someone from harming you. Includes the difference between Supreme Court, Family Court, and criminal courts Orders of Protection, what you can do if someone violates an Order of Protection, and additional information about Domestic Violence.
Family Violence Information and Resources
View information about family violence cases and specialized courts, with links to resources for victims of domestic violence and elder abuse. For locations and contact information for Domestic Violence, Integrated Domestic Violence, and Youthful Offender Domestic Violence Courts, hover your cursor over the "Domestic Violence/Integrated Domestic Violence" menu item on the left side of the page and select "Court Locations" from the drop-down menu.
Rural Legal Resources
The Rural Law Center provides self-help guides, forms, and samples geared toward low-income rural residents. Topics include going to court, service of court papers, small claims, family matters, housing, and mediation.
Small Claims Assessment Review (SCAR)
View information about a procedure that allows property owners to challenge the assessment on their property without going to court. Includes an overview of the procedure and downloadable petitions.
Small Claims Guide
View and download a handbook on small claims cases in City, Town, and Village Courts.
Foreclosure Information
View information about foreclosure settlement conferences and other resources for homeowners facing foreclosure.
Legal Publications
View and download publications and videos about various legal topics, including alternative dispute resolution, courts, family law, housing issues, self-representation, and many others.
Guardianship and Fiduciary Information
View information for court-appointed guardians and other types of fiduciaries such as attorneys for incapacitated persons, guardians ad litem, receivers, and law guardians for children. Training resources, laws, forms, summaries of relevant cases, and a Guardian ad Litem Manual are included.
Tenants' Rights
The New York Office of the Attorney General offers a downloadable publication about tenants' rights in English and Spanish.
Problem Solving Courts
View information about Drug Treatment Courts, Mental Health Courts, Sex Offense Courts, Veterans Courts, Community Courts, and Adolescent Diversion Parts, which can set up treatment programs, monitoring, and access to services in lieu of incarceration for some offenders.
Supreme Court and Surrogate's Court Electronic Filing
View information about electronic filing of some types of cases in Supreme Courts and Surrogate's Courts in some counties. Instructions, lists of counties and case types, and online training are included. Registration is required.
New York Multiple County Courts Self Help
New York City Civil Court - Housing Part Information and Resources
Including information about self-representation, online forms, definitions of common legal terms and legal information applicable to the Civil Court of the City of New York - Housing Part.
New York City Civil Court Self-Representation Information
A guide for people without attorneys in civil cases in the Civil Court of the City of New York.
New York City Criminal Court Information
View answers to commonly asked questions about New York City Criminal Court, such as finding legal assistance, paying bail, registration of an out-of-state Order of Protection, warrants, and other legal issues.
New York City Criminal Court Glossary
The New York City Criminal Court provides a glossary of commonly used criminal law and criminal procedure terms.
New York City Family Court Terms
View a glossary of commonly-used terms in New York City Family Courts.
New York City Family Court Legal Information
View information for people going to New York City Family Court without a lawyer, including step-by-step guides, phone and e-mail hotlines, and links to additional resources.
New York City Civil Court Services
View information about the services available from New York City Civil Court, including mediation, interpreters, court reporters, childcare centers, Help Centers, guardians, and other services.
New York City Civil Court Procedural Information
View legal and procedural information for New York City Civil Court, before during and after trial; including mediation, starting and answering a case, name changes, inquests, commercial landlord and tenant cases, definitions, credit reports, and obtaining court records.
Representing Yourself in New York City Civil Court
View information for people without a lawyer in New York City Civil Court, including Help Centers, finding free legal assistance, court forms, videos, publications, seminars, definitions, finding case and calendar information, locations, and links to legal research resources.
New York City Civil Court - Housing Part Procedures
View information about procedures in New York City Civil Court - Housing Part, including answering a case, appeals, emergency access & repairs, stopping an eviction, judgments, warrants, and other information.
New York City Civil Court - Small Claims Part Procedures
View information about procedures in New York City Civil Court - Small Claims Part, including starting a case, trial procedure, after a case, locations, and definitions.
New York City Drug Court
View information about New York City Drug Court, an initiative of the New York City Criminal Court in Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens, and Staten Island; including information on individual programs and rules of participation.
New York City Civil Court Frequently Asked Questions
View answers to frequently asked questions about New York City Civil Court.
New York City Civil Court - Housing Part Frequently Asked Questions
View answers to frequently asked questions about New York City Civil Court - Housing Part.
New York City Civil Court - Small Claims Part Frequently Asked Questions
View answers to frequently asked questions about New York City Civil Court - Small Claims Part.
New York City Family Court Mediation
View information about mediation of custody and visitation matters in New York City Family Court.
3rd Judicial District Supreme Court Rules
View the court rules for Supreme Court in the 3rd Judicial District, which includes Albany, Columbia, Greene, Rensselaer, Schoharie, Sullivan, and Ulster Counties.
North Country Conflict Resolution Services
View information about North Country Conflict Resolution Services, a program of the Rural Law Center, which provides conflict resolution services that do not require going to court. Services include mediation and arbitration and are available to residents of Clinton, Essex, Franklin, Hamilton, and St. Lawrence Counties.
5th Judicial District Family Court Information
View information about Family Courts in Herkimer, Jefferson, Lewis, Oneida, Onondaga, and Oswego Counties, with links to descriptions of the types of cases heard by Family Court.
5th Judicial District Court Rules
View the rules for Supreme and County Courts in Herkimer, Jefferson, Lewis, Oneida, Onondaga, and Oswego Counties.
5th Judicial District Mediators and Neutrals
View a roster of neutral evaluators and mediators available in Herkimer, Jefferson, Lewis, Oneida, Onondaga, and Oswego Counties for alternative dispute resolution, which allows parties to resolve conflicts without going to court.
6th Judicial District Supreme Court Rules
View the civil procedural rules for Supreme Courts in Broome, Chemung, Chenango, Cortland, Delaware, Madison, Otsego, Schuyler, Tioga, and Tompkins Counties.
Community Dispute Resolution Center
View information about the Community Dispute Resolution Center, which provides mediation in family, divorce, commercial, and other matters in Chemung, Schuyler, and Tompkins Counties. Mediation can help parties avoid going to court.
7th Judicial District Surrogate's Court Information
View information about Surrogate's Court in Cayuga, Livingston, Monroe, Ontario, Seneca, Steuben, Wayne, and Yates Counties, including estates, filing, representatives, fiduciaries, death/birth certificates, and types of proceedings.
7th Judicial District Supreme Court Commercial Division
View information about the Supreme Court Commercial Division in the 7th Judicial District (Cayuga, Livingston, Monroe, Ontario, Seneca, Steuben, Wayne, and Yates Counties), including decisions, case assignment standards, rules, and pilot tax certiorari program information.
8th Judicial District Law Library
View information about the 8th Judicial District Supreme Court Law Library in Buffalo, including a description of the library's resources, access to the statewide law library catalog, and extensive links to online research resources.
8th Judicial District Supreme Court Commercial Division
View information about the Supreme Court Commercial Division in the 8th Judicial District (Allegany, Cattaraugus, Chautauqua, Erie, Genesee, Niagara, Orleans, and Wyoming Counties), including downloadable procedural instructions, rules, a certification formdecisions, case assignment standards, and answers to frequently asked questions.
8th Judicial District Alternative Dispute Resolution
View information about mediation and arbitration in civil and matrimonial matters in the 8th Judicial District (Allegany, Cattaraugus, Chautauqua, Erie, Genesee, Niagara, Orleans, and Wyoming Counties), including program descriptions and protocols, rosters of neutral mediators and arbitrators, forms, and contact information.
8th Judicial District Integrated Domestic Violence Courts
View information and contacts for Integrated Domestic Violence Courts, parts of Supreme Court in which a single judge hears related criminal, family, and matrimonial cases, in Allegany, Cattaraugus, Chautauqua, Erie, Genesee, Niagara, Orleans, and Wyoming Counties.
8th Judicial District Court Help Center
View information about the 8th Judicial District Court Help Center, which provides free procedural information about courts in Allegany, Cattaraugus, Chautauqua, Erie, Genesee, Niagara, Orleans, and Wyoming Counties. Services include forms, explanation of procedures, access to computers, and links to additional online resources.
9th Judicial District Court Help Center
View information about the 9th Judicial District Court Help Center, which provides procedural help, forms, and information for parties without a lawyer in Dutchess, Orange, Putnam, Rockland, and Westchester Counties.
New York City Domestic Violence Information
View information about resources and court services for victims of domestic violence in New York City. Links are in the left column and include the Family Justice Center with links to resources, services, and court descriptions; and Victim Services with information about orders of protection and other protective services.
New York City Family Court Information
View answers to frequently asked questions about Family Courts in New York City.
New York City Family Court Help Center
View information for self-represented parties in Family Courts in New York City, including domestic violence orders of protection, custody and visitation, guardianship, support, and paternity.
9th Judicial District Supreme Court Judges' Part Rules
View selected judges' Part Rules for Supreme Court in Dutchess, Orange, Putnam, Rockland, and Westchester Counties.
New York City Civil Court - Small Claims Part Electronic Filing
View information about filing your New York City Civil Court small claims or commercial claims case electronically, with links to filing service vendors.
7th Judicial District Family Court Informaiton
View information about various types of cases handled by Family Courts in Cayuga, Livingston, Monroe, Ontario, Seneca, Steuben, Wayne, and Yates Counties.
7th Judicial District City Court Information
View information about various types of cases and procedures handled by City Courts in Cayuga, Monroe, Ontario, and Steuben Counties.
9th Judicial District Family Court Glossary
View a glossary of terms useful in in Family Court in Dutchess, Orange, Putnam, Rockland, and Westchester Counties.
Albany County - Courts Self Help Resources
Albany County Supreme Court Commercial Division
View information about the Supreme Court Commercial Division in Albany County, including rules, case assignment standards, and an assignment request form.
Bethlehem Justice Court Small Claims and Civil Information
View information about small claims and civil cases in Bethlehem Justice Court, including a downloadable small claims form.
Bethlehem Youth Court
View information about Bethlehem Youth Court, a diversion program in which young offenders are tried in a court composed of their peers and may be sentenced to community service.
Cohoes City Court Information
View information about Cohoes City Court including fine payment, small claims, public defenders, and traffic and parking tickets.
Allegany County - Courts Self Help Resources
Allegany County Traffic Ticket Diversion Information
View information from the Allegany County District Attorney about the Vehicle & Traffic Diversion Program, which allows some offenders to reduce their tickets and avoid points by attending traffic school.
Bronx County - Courts Self Help Resources
Bronx County Divorce Information
View information about the Matrimonial Department of Bronx County Supreme Court, including the procedure for filing for divorce, divorce-related checklists, and a link to divorce forms.
Bronx County Guardianship Information
View information about guardianship procedures in Bronx County Supreme Court, with links to guardianship forms.
Bronx County Help Center
View civil court information for people without a lawyer in Bronx County, including explanations of the courts and court procedure, links to the courts' websites for more information, and answers to frequently asked questions.
Bronx County Law Library
View information about the Bronx County Law Library, including how to request materials by e-mail or fax, library catalog, and links to online research resources.
Bronx County Supreme Court Criminal Term Information
View answers to frequently asked questions about Bronx County Supreme Court Criminal Term, including active and finished cases, Certificates of Disposition, Certificates of Relief from Civil Disabilities, fine payment, return of bail money, and criminal history record searches.
Bronx County Supreme Court Foreclosure Information
View information about foreclosure procedures in Bronx County Supreme Court.
Bronx County Supreme Court Motion Information
View information on the filing and answering of motions in Bronx County Supreme Court Civil Division, including help for people without a lawyer.
Broome County - Courts Self Help Resources
Binghamton City Court Civil Court Information
View information about civil cases in Binghamton City Court, including jursidiction, starting a suit, and appeals.
Binghamton City Court Criminal Information
View information about the criminal case process in Binghamton City Court, including record searches, bail, fines, and appeals.
Binghamton City Court Eviction Information
View information about eviction proceedings in Binghamton City Court, including non-payment, holdovers, lease or law violations, and appeals.
Binghamton City Court Small & Commercial Claims
View information about small and commercial claims in Binghamton City Court, including jurisdiction, forms, how to file, mediation, and appeals.
Binghamton City Court Subpoenas
View instructions for applying for and serving witness and records subpoenas in Binghamton City Court.
Binghamton City Court Traffic Ticket Information
View information about traffic ticket cases in Binghamton City Court, including pleas, fine payments, and contacting the District Attorney.
Binghamton Drug Court
View information about the Binghamton Adult Drug Treatment Court, which can set up a treatment program in lieu of incarceration for some offenders. Links to program requirements, a court process chart, and a participant handbook are included.
Binghamton Town Court Fine Payment Information
View instructions for paying your fines to Binghamton Town Court.
Binghamton Town Court Information
View answers to frequently asked questions about Binghamton Town Court, including fine payments, license suspensions, points, Public Defender, small claims and evictions, witnesses, jurors, code violations, filing fees, District Attorney, conferences, lawyers, and traffic tickets.
Binghamton Town Court License Suspensions
View instructions and fees for termination of your driver's license suspension in Binghamton Town Court.
Binghamton Town Court Small Claims and Evictions Information
View information about small claims and evictions in Binghamton Town Court, including small claims case requirements, links to additional resources for eviction cases, and instructions for obtaining forms.
Broome County Family Court Filing Instructions
View instructions for filing custody/visitation/support petitions, and support order objections, in Broome County Family Court.
Broome County Integrated Domestic Violence Court
View information about the Broome County Integrated Domestic Violence Court, which handles related criminal, family, and divorce matters. Contact information and answers to frequently asked questions are included.
Broome County Law Library
View information about the Broome County Law Library, including location, hours of operation, available materials, policies, and access to the statewide law library catalog.
Broome County Supreme and County Court Criminal Processing
View information about the criminal case process in Broome County Supreme and County Courts.
Broome County Traffic Ticket Information
The Broome County District Attorney's Office offers information about traffic tickets, including pleas, points, trials, and the Traffic Diversion Program. A link to the program application form is provided.
Broome County Victim Help
The Broome County District Attorney's Office offers information about crime victims' rights and responsibilities, and contact information for victim assistance programs.
Chenango Justice Court Eviction Instructions
View landlord's instructions for evictions in Chenango Justice Court.
Cattaraugus County - Courts Self Help Resources
Allegany Village Court Information
View information about Allegany Village Court, including small claims, evictions, license suspensions, and points.
Cayuga County - Courts Self Help Resources
Cayuga County Domestic Violence Information
View Cayuga County District Attorney's Office information about domestic violence, including signs, safety information, contacting the police, court procedure, and orders of protection.
Cayuga County Traffic Procedure
The Cayuga County District Attorney's Office offers information about traffic infraction procedure, including pleas and alternative disposition.
Chautauqua County - Courts Self Help Resources
Chautauqua County Traffic Ticket Plea Information
View the Chautauqua County District Attorney's Office plea policy for traffic tickets.
Chautauqua County Victim/Witness Help
The Chautauqua County District Attorney's Office offers information about services for crime victims and witnesses, including explanation of victims' rights and court procedure, court accompaniment, referrals, case status notification, and assistance with victims' compensation and restitution.
Jamestown City Treatment Court
View information about Jamestown City Treatment Court, a division of Jamestown City Court that can set up a drug treatment program in lieu of jail for some offenders.
Chemung County - Courts Self Help Resources
Chemung County Child Support
View information about child support services in Chemung Coiunty.
Chemung County Law Library
View information about the Charles B. Swartwood Law Library, including location, hours of operation, available materials, policies, and access to the statewide law library catalog.
Elmira Youth Court
View information about Elmira Youth Court, a diversion program in which young offenders are tried in a court composed of their peers.
Horseheads Town Court Information
View answers to frequently asked questions about Horseheads Town Court, including fine payments, hours, contacts, and traffic infractions.
Horseheads Town Court Traffic Ticket Information
View information about traffic ticket cases in Horseheads Town Court, including pleas, depositions, appearances by your attorney, appeals, fines, and suspension of driving privileges.
Chenango County - Courts Self Help Resources
Chenango County Child Support
View information about child support services in Chenango County.
Chenango County Family Court Dispute Resolution
View information about Chenango County Dispute Resolution Service's Family Court Mediation Program, which helps resolve custody and visitation disputes and may allow the parties to avoid going to Family Court.
Chenango County Family Court Domestic Violence Program
View information about the Chenango County Domestic Violence Program.
Chenango County Law Library
View information about the David L. Follett Law Library, including location, hours of operation, available materials, policies, and access to the statewide law library catalog.
Chenango County Supreme Court Guidelines
View guidelines for interacting with Chenango County Supreme Court, including conferences, motions, ex part applications, orders to show cause, contested matrimonial actions, and trials.
Clinton County - Courts Self Help Resources
Beekmantown Town Court Small Claims Information
View information about small claims cases in Beekmantown Town Court, including links to a claim form and guide, and answers to frequently asked questions.
Beekmantown Town Court Traffic Ticket Information
View information about traffic ticket cases in Beekmantown Town Court, including answers to frequently asked questions and links to additional resources.
Clinton County Child Support Enforcement
View information about child support enforcement in Clinton County including how to apply for help, types of help available, and consequences of non-payment.
Clinton County Supreme and County Court Civil Actions
View information about filing a civil action in Clinton County Supreme and County Courts, from the Clinton County Clerk's Office.
Clinton Supreme Court Law Library
View information about the Clinton Supreme Court Law Library, including location, hours, available materials, and policies.
Cortland County - Courts Self Help Resources
Cortland County Child Support
View information about child support and enforcement services in Cortland County.
Cortland County Integrated Domestic Violence Part
View information about the Cortland County Integrated Domestic Violence Court, which handles related criminal, family, and divorce matters.
Cortland County Law Library
View information about the Louis H. Folmer Supreme Court Library, including location, hours of operation, available materials, policies, and access to the statewide law library catalog.
Delaware County - Courts Self Help Resources
Delaware County Child Support
View information about child support and enforcement services in Delaware County.
Delaware County Drug Treatment Courts
View information about Delaware County Treatment Court, which can set up a treatment program in lieu of incarceration for some offenders.
Delaware County Family Court Court Dispute Resolution
View information about dispute resolution services in Delaware County, which help resolve custody and visitation disputes and may allow the parties to avoid going to Family Court.
Delaware County Law Library
View information about the Delhi Supreme Court Library, including location, hours of operation, available materials, policies, and access to the statewide law library catalog.
Delaware County Traffic Ticket Reduction Instructions
View and download instructions for requesting a reduction in your traffic ticket from the Delaware County District Attorney's Office.
Dutchess County - Courts Self Help Resources
Dutchess County Supreme Court Foreclosure Part
View information about the Foreclosure Part in Dutchess County Supreme Court, including rules, settlements, conferences, and links to forms and additional resources.
Dutchess County Supreme Court Law Library
View information about the Dutchess Supreme Court Law Library, including location, hours of operation, and available services.
Dutchess County Victim Help
Dutchess County offers information for crime victims, including an explanation of the court process, victims' rights, domestic violence, orders of protection, and contact information for victim assistance programs and resources.
Fishkill Town Justice Court Small Claims Information
View instructions for small claims cases in Fishkill Town Justice Court.
North East Town Court Traffic Infraction Information
View information about plea options and alternative disposition for traffic infractions in North East Town Court.
Erie County - Courts Self Help Resources
Buffalo City Court Housing Court
View information about Housing Court in Buffalo City Court, including links to a downloadable housing complaint form and order to vacate, and information about receivership for properties that are in disrepair or delinquent in fines.
Buffalo Veterans Treatment Court
View information about Buffalo Veterans Treatment Court, a program of Buffalo City Court that can set up treatment programs in lieu of jail for some veterans with drug or mental health problems who have committed non-violent offenses.
Cheektowaga Parking Ticket Information
View payment information for Town of Cheektowaga parking tickets.
Cheektowaga Town Court Small Claims and Eviction Information
View information about small claims and landlord-tenant cases in Cheektowaga Town Court.
Cheektowaga Town Court Traffic Violation Information
View information about traffic cases in Cheektowaga Town Court, including pleas by mail or in person, fine payment, and license suspension.
Erie County Child Support Enforcement
View information about child support enforcement in Erie County.
Erie County District Attorney Criminal Case Procedures
View information about criminal procedure in Erie County Superior Court and Erie County Court, from the Erie County District Attorney's Office.
Erie County Family Court Information
View answers to frequently asked questions about Erie County Family Court, including emancipation, support orders, procedure, settlements, support enforcement, and license suspensions.
Erie County Family Court Petitions
View instructions for filing petitions in Erie County Family Court.
Erie County Family Treatment Court
View information about Family Treatment Court, a program of Erie County Family Court that address substance abuse problems.
Erie County Supreme Court Expedited Matrimonial Part
View information about the Expedited Matrimonial Part of Erie County Supreme Court, which helps parties settle their matrimonial cases without trial.
Erie County Supreme and County Court Filing Instructions
View Erie County Clerk's Office instructions for filing civil and divorce actions, executions to collect a judgment, and recording foreign judgments.
Erie County Surrogate's Court Information
View information about estate, guardianship, and adoption procedures in Erie County Surrogate's Court, including answers to frequently asked questions.
Erie County Victim/Witness Help
The Erie County District Attorney's Office offers information about services for crime victims and witnesses, including explanation of court procedure, court accompaniment, referrals, and assistance with victims' compensation and victim impact statements.
Springville Village Court Traffic Ticket Information
View information about traffic ticket procedure in Springville Village Court.
Essex County - Courts Self Help Resources
Essex County Child Support
View information about child support services in Essex County, including paternity, application for support, payment, and enforcement.
Essex County Law Library
View information about the Essex County Law Library, including location, hours, available materials, and policies.
North Elba Town Court Small Claims and Mediation Information
View information about filing small claims cases in North Elba Town Court, including a link to a small claims booklet; also view information about mediation, including links to a mediation guide and the Rural Law Center.
North Elba Town Court Traffic Court Information
View answers to frequently asked questions about North Elba Town Court traffic cases, including appearances, pleading by mail, fine payments, and requests for reduction.
Wilmington Town Court Traffic Ticket Plea Information
View information about traffic ticket plea options and plea bargains in Wilmington Town Court.
Franklin County - Courts Self Help Resources
Franklin County Court Law Library
View information about the Franklin County Court Law Library, including location, hours, available materials, and policies.
Fulton County - Courts Self Help Resources
Fulton County Law Library
View information about the Fulton County Law Library, including location, hours, available materials, and policies.
Genesee County - Courts Self Help Resources
Genesee County Clerk Information
View the court-related information and services provided by the Genesee County Clerk's Office for Supreme and County Courts.
Genesee County Youth Court
View information about Genesee County Youth Court, a voluntary program in which young offenders who admit guilt are sentenced by a panel of teen judges.
Genesee Justice
View information about Genesee County victim assistance, community service sentencing, DWI conditional discharge, judicial diversion, and other criminal justice programs and services.
Greene County - Courts Self Help Resources
Catskill Town Court Information
View answers to frequently asked questions about traffic summonses and small claims in Catskill Town Court.
Hamilton County - Courts Self Help Resources
Hamilton County Child Support
View information about child support services in Hamilton County.
Hamilton County Domestic Violence Information
View information about Hamilton County services for victims of domestic violence.
Hamilton County Law Library
View information about the Hamilton County Law Library, including location, hours, available materials, and policies.
Herkimer County - Courts Self Help Resources
Herkimer County Child Support Enforcement
View information about child support services in Herkimer County, including location investigation, paternity, enforcement, and collection. Eligibility criteria are included.
Herkimer County Family Court Guide
View information about Family Court procedure in Herkimer County. A link to instructions for filing a petition is on the left side of the page.
Herkimer County Law Library
View information about the Herkimer County Law Library, including a description of its collections and services, and links to online legal research resources, materials request by e-mail or fax, public computer terminals, and the state law library online catalog.
Herkimer County Surrogate's Court Information
View information about Surrogate's Court procedure in Herkimer County, including how to proceed when a loved one dies, probate, administration of estates, and guardianships.
Herkimer County Traffic Ticket Reduction Instructions
View instructions for requesting a reduction in your traffic ticket from the Herkimer County District Attorney's Office.
Jefferson County - Courts Self Help Resources
Adams Town Justice Court Information
View answers to frequently asked questions about Adams Town Justice Court, including court dates, traffic tickets, depositions, fine payment, and small claims.
Jefferson County Clerk Information
View the court-related information and services provided by the Jefferson County Clerk's Office for Supreme and County Courts.
Jefferson County Family Court Guide
View information about Family Court procedure in Jefferson County. A link to instructions for filing a petition is on the left side of the page.
Jefferson County Family Treatment Court
View information about Family Treatment Court, which can set up a treatment program to help parents with substance abuse problems retain their parental rights.
Jefferson County Law Library
View information about the Jefferson County Law Library, including a description of its collections and services, and links to online legal research resources, materials request by e-mail or fax, public computer terminals, and the state law library online catalog.
Jefferson County Surrogate's Court Information
View information about Surrogate's Court procedure in Jefferson County, including how to proceed when a loved one dies, probate, administration of estates, and guardianships.
Jefferson County Traffic Ticket Information
The Jefferson County District Attorney's Office offers information about traffic ticket procedure in Jefferson County, including requests for reduction of charges and a downloadable reduction request form.
Watertown City Court Information
View information about procedure in Watertown City Court, including traffic tickets, small claims, landlord-tenant, and commercial claims. Links are on the left side of the page.
Kings County - Courts Self Help Resources
Brooklyn Treatment Court
View information about the Brooklyn Treatment Court, which can set up drug abuse treatment in lieu of incarceration for some offenders.
Kings County Problem-Solving Courts
View information about Problem-Solving Courts in Kings County, including Domestic Violence Courts, Brooklyn Mental Health Court, and Brooklyn Treatment Court.
Kings County Supreme Court - Criminal Term Information
View answers to frequently asked questions about Kings County Supreme Court - Criminal Term, including location, hours, missing court dates, getting copies of documents, filing motions, and getting an attorney appointed by the court.
Kings County Supreme Court Civil Rules
View the Rules of the Kings County Supreme Court Civil Term, including Supreme Civil Rules, Summary Jury Trial Rules, Foreclosure Auction Rules, and Judges' Part Rules.
Kings County Supreme Court Civil Term Help Center
Visit the Kings County Supreme Court - Civil Term's Help Center, with information for parties without a lawyer including sample forms and answers to frequently asked questions.
Kings County Supreme Court Commercial Division
View information about the Supreme Court Commercial Division in Kings County, including rules, guidelines and forms.
Kings County Supreme Court Divorce Information
View information about divorce proceedings in Kings County Supreme Court, including rules and sample forms.
Kings County Supreme Court Foreclosure Information
View information about the foreclosure process in Kings County Supreme Court, including rules and sample forms.
Kings County Supreme Court Guardianship Information
View information about elder guardianship in Kings County Supreme Court, including answers to frequently asked questions.
Law Library of Brooklyn
View information about the Law Library of Brooklyn, including how to request materials by e-mail or fax, library catalog, and links to online research resources.
Misdemeanor Brooklyn Treatment Court
View information about the Misdemeanor Brooklyn Treatment Court, which can set up a drug treatment program in lieu of incarceration for some misdemeanor drug offenders.
Screening & Treatment Enhancement Part
View information about the Screening & Treatment Enhancement Part (STEP) in Brooklyn Criminal Court, which can set up a drug abuse treatment program in lieu of incarceration for some drug offenders.
Lewis County - Courts Self Help Resources
Lewis County Drug Treatment Court
View information about Lewis County Drug Treatment Court, a specialized part of County Court that can set up a drug treatment program in lieu of incarceration for some offenders.
Lewis County Family Court Case Types
View information about the types of cases heard in Lewis County Family Court, including support, custody and visitation, family offenses, juvenile delinquency, persons in need of supervision, and child abuse and neglect.
Lewis County Family Court Guide
View information about Family Court procedure in Lewis County. Links to instructions for filing a petition and parental guidelines are on the left side of the page.
Lewis County Law Library
View information about the Lewis County Law Library, including a description of its collections and services, and links to online legal research resources, materials request by e-mail or fax, public computer terminals, and the state law library online catalog.
New Bremen Town Court Traffic Plea Information
View information about traffic ticket pleas in New Bremen Town Court.
Livingston County - Courts Self Help Resources
Livingston County Traffic Diversion
View information about the Livingston County District Attorney's Traffic Diversion Program, which allows some traffic offenders to pay a fee and attend traffic school in order to have their traffic charge dismissed. Links to the application form and driving courses are included.
Madison County - Courts Self Help Resources
Madison County Child Support
View information about child support services and enforcement in Madison County.
Madison County Family Court Filing Instructions
View the instructions for filing a petition in Madison County Family Court for modification, enforcement, or custody/visitation.
Madison County Law Library
View information about law library services at the Oneida Public Library, iincluding location, hours of operation, available materials, and access to the statewide law library catalog.
Madison County Supreme Court Guidelines
View the guidelines for interaction with Madison County Supreme Court, including conferences, motions, orders to show cause, contested matrimonial actions, and trials.
Madison County Traffic Ticket Reduction
View instructions for requesting a reduction in your traffic ticket from the Madison County District Attorney's Office.
Oneida City Court Civil Information
View information about civil cases in Oneida City Court, including landlord/tenant, commercial and small claims, and subpoenas. For links to the topics, hover your cursor over the Civil Unit menu item on the left side of the page and then select from the drop-down menu.
Oneida City Court Criminal Information
View information about criminal cases in Oneida City Court, including court proceedings, community service, work crew, and a teen alcohol program. For links to the topics, hover your cursor over the Criminal Unit menu item on the left side of the page and then select from the drop-down menu.
Oneida City Court Traffic Ticket Information
View information about traffic ticket cases in Oneida City Court, including pleas, conferences with the District Attorney, and trials.
Oneida City Youth Court
View information about Oneida City Youth Court, in which young offenders are tried in a court composed of high school students and may be sentenced to community service.
Monroe County - Courts Self Help Resources
Brighton Town Court Small Claims Information
View information about small claims cases in Brighton Town Court, including dollar limits, who can sue, and how to start a case.
Brighton Town Court Traffic Ticket Information
View information about traffic ticket cases in Brighton Town Court, including pleas, court appearances, and payment.
East Rochester Town Court Parking Ticket Plea Information
View information about parking ticket procedure in East Rochester Town Court, including guilty pleas and dismissal requests. Links to guilty plea and dismissal request forms are provided.
East Rochester Town Court Small Claims Information
View information about small claims cases in East Rochester Town Court, including jurisdiction, monetary limits, and filing.
East Rochester Town Court Traffic Ticket Information
View information about traffic ticket cases in East Rochester Town Court, including pleas and contacting the District Attorney to negotiate an alternative disposition.
Greece Town Court Information
View answers to frequently asked questions about Greece Town Court, including eviction procedure, traffic tickets, parking violations, payments, court dates, orders of protection, bail, and whether or not you need an attorney.
Greece Town Court Small Claims Information
View information about small claims cases in Greece Town Court, including monetary limits, types of cases, jurisdiction, and costs.
Monroe County Child Support Enforcement
View information about child support enforcement in Monroe County.
Monroe County Supreme Court Local Rules
View the local rules of Monroe County Supreme Court by judge.
Monroe County Victim/Witness Help
The Monroe County District Attorney's Office offers information about its services for crime victims and witnesses, including referrals, case status notification, and assistance with victims' compensation and restitution. Links to additional resources are provided.
Webster Justice Court Civil, Landlord/Tenant, and Traffic Cases
View information about civil, landlord/tenant, and traffic cases in Webster Justice Court.
Webster Justice Court Criminal Cases
View information about the types of criminal cases heard in Webster Justice Court.
Montgomery County - Courts Self Help Resources
Montgomery County Law Library
View information about the Montgomery County Law Library, including location, hours, available materials, and policies.
Nassau County - Courts Self Help Resources
Nassau County Court Information Center
View information about types of help available at the Court Information Center, with contacts and links to the law library and additional online research resources.
Nassau County Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Help
The Safe Center provides victims of domestic violence and sexual assault with a 24-hour hotline, crisis intervention, counseling, legal advocacy, shelter, information, and children's services.
Nassau County Guardianship Information
View information for guardians of incapacitated individuals, including a downloadable guide and workship materials, answers to frequently asked questions, forms, and links to additional resources.
Nassau County Matrimonial Center Mediation
View information about Nassau County Supreme Court Matrimonial Mediation services, including a list of mediators and rules.
Nassau County Small Claims Information
View information about small claims cases in Nassau County District Court, including operating hours, forms, and guides.
Nassau County Supreme Court Commercial Division
View information about the Supreme Court Commercial Division in Nassau County, including rules, case assignment standards and affirmation, and alternative dispute resolution.
Nassau County Traffic and Parking Ticket Information
View information about the Nassau County Traffic & Parking Violations Agency, including location, hours, procedure, and links to online payment options.
Nassau County Victim Help
The Nassau County District Attorney's Office offers information about its services for crime victims and witnesses, including victim's compensation and the Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner.
Roslyn Village Justice Court Information
View answers to frequently asked questions about Roslyn Village Justice Court, including fines, pleas, and public defenders.
New York County - Courts Self Help Resources
Manhattan Mental Health Court
View information about Manhattan Mental Health Court, a specialized part of New York County Supreme Court Criminal Term that can set up treatment in lieu of incarceration for some offenders with mental health problems.
Manhattan Misdemeanor Treatment Court
View information about Manhattan Misdemeanor Treatment Court, which can set up treatment in lieu of incarceration for some misdemeanor drug offenders.
Manhattan Treatment Court (Felony)
View information about Manhattan Treatment Court (Felony), which can set up treatment in lieu of incarceration for some felony drug offenders.
Manhattan Victim Resources
The New York County District Attorney's Office offers information about resources for crime victims, including elder and child abuse, domestic violence and orders of protection, hate crimes, financial crimes, and immigration fraud.
New York County Supreme Court Civil Branch Alternative Dispute Resolution
View information about alternative dispute resolution programs in New York County Supreme Court Civil Branch, including matrimonial neutral evaluation, matrimonial mediation, and Commercial Division ADR.
New York County Supreme Court Civil Branch Procedures
View information about procedures in New York County Supreme Court Civil Branch, including starting a case, motions, emergency applications, case assignments and management, guardianship and fiduciary cases, referees, conferences, mediation, court records, and interpreters.
New York County Supreme Court Civil Branch Rules
View the local rules of New York County Supreme Court Civil Branch
New York County Supreme Court Commercial Division
View information about the Supreme Court Commercial Division in New York County, including rules, alternative dispute resolution, electronic filing, and determinations on transfers in and out of the Division.
New York County Supreme Court Criminal Glossary
View of glossary of words commonly used in New York County Supreme Court Criminal Term.
New York County Supreme Court Criminal Term Information
View answers to frequently asked questions about procedures in New York County Supreme Court Criminal Term, including how to get an attorney, bail, motions, fines, court locations and dates, records, rap sheets, appeals, and Habeas Corpus.
Niagara County - Courts Self Help Resources
Lockport City Court Treatment Courts
View information about Lockport Drug Treatment Court and Lockport Young Adult Court, including contacts and links to additional information.
Oneida County - Courts Self Help Resources
New York Mills Village Court Eviction Information
View information about eviction procedures in New York Mills Village Court.
New York Mills Village Court Information
View answers to frequently asked questions about New York Mills Village Court, including hours, traffic tickets, license suspensions, and small claims.
Oneida County Child Support Enforcement
View informationa about child support enforcement in Oneida County, including contacts and answers to frequently asked questions.
Oneida County Family Court Guide
View information about Family Court procedure in Oneida County. A link to instructions for filing a petition is on the left side of the page.
Oneida County Law Library
View information about the Oneida County Law Library, including a description of its collections and services, and links to online legal research resources, materials request by e-mail or fax, public computer terminals, and the state law library online catalog.
Oneida County Surrogate's Court Information
View information about Surrogate's Court procedure in Oneida County, including how to proceed when a loved one dies, probate, administration of estates, and guardianships.
Oneida County Traffic Charge Reduction Instructions
View and download instructions for requesting a reduction in your traffic charge from the Oneida County District Attorney's Office.
Oneida County Youth Court
View information about Oneida County Youth Court, a voluntary program in which young offenders who admit guilt are sentenced by a jury of their peers.
Onondaga County - Courts Self Help Resources
DeWitt Town Court Traffic Plea Information
View information about traffic ticket pleas in DeWitt Town Court, including negotiating a plea agreement with the District Attorney.
LaFayette Town Court Information
View information about LaFayette Town Court, including how to fill out a ticket, fine payments, pleas, correctable violations, and evictions.
Manlius Town Court Traffic Ticket Information
View information about traffic tickets in Manlius Town Court, including pleas and reduction requests.
Onondaga County Child Support
View information about child support services in Onondaga County.
Onondaga County Family Court Guide
View information about Family Court procedure in Onondaga County. A link to instructions for filing a petition is on the left side of the page.
Onondaga County Family Treatment Court
View information about Onondaga County Family Treatment Court, which can set up a treatment program to help parents with substance abuse problems retain their parental rights.
Onondaga County Law Library
View information about the Onondaga County Law Library, including a description of its collections and services, and links to online legal research resources, materials request by e-mail or fax, public computer terminals, and the state law library online catalog.
Onondaga County Supreme Court Commercial Division
View information about the Supreme Court Commercial Division in Onondaga County, including rules, case assignment standards, stipulation and order, and pre-trial conference letter.
Onondaga County Surrogate's Court Information
View information about Surrogate's Court procedure in Onondaga County, including how to proceed when a loved one dies, probate, administration of estates, and guardianships.
Onondaga County Traffic Charge Reduction Instructions
View and download instructions to request a reduction in your traffic charge from the Onondaga County District Attorney's Office.
Onondaga County Victim Help
The Onondaga County District Attorney's Office offers information about services for crime victims, including explanation of victims' rights and court procedure, referrals, case status notification, and assistance with victims' compensation and victim impact statements. Contacts for additional victim resources are also provided.
Salina Town Court Information
View answers to frequently asked questions about Salina Town Court, including when and where to appear for various charges, payments, evictions, traffic tickets, and small claims.
Syracuse City Court Small Claims Information
View information about small claims cases in Syracuse City Court, including eligibility, claim filing, and monetary limits.
Syracuse City Court Traffic Ticket Information
View information about the traffic ticket process in Syracuse City Court, including pleas, depositions, trials, appeals, contacting the District Attorney to request a reduction, and paying fines.
Syracuse Community Court
View information about Syracuse Community Court, which hears "quality of life" cases such as loitering, littering, noise, curfew, and open container.
Syracuse Domestic Violence Court
View information about Syracuse Domestic Violence Court, which hears misdemeanor domestic violence cases.
Syracuse Drug Treatment Court
View information about Syracuse Community Treatment Court, a special part of Syracuse City Court that can set up a drug treatment program in lieu of incarceration for some offenders.
Ontario County - Courts Self Help Resources
Victor Town Court Information
View information about Victor Town Court, including directions, contacts, payments, jurisdiction, and family offense proceedings.
Orange County - Courts Self Help Resources
Chester Town Justice Court Summons Information
View instructions for answering a summons and pleading guilty or not guilty by mail to Chester Town Justice Court.
Newburgh Town Court Information
View information about Newburgh Town Court, including traffic tickets, evictions, and criminal cases.
Orange County Criminal Procedure
The Orange County District Attorney offers an explanation of the criminal justice process, including types of offenses, arraignment, bail, grand jury, trial, sentencing, and appeals.
Orange County Supreme Court Law Library
View information about the Orange County Supreme Court Law Library, including location, hours of operation, and available services.
Orleans County - Courts Self Help Resources
Orleans County Traffic Ticket Diversion Program
View information from the Orleans County District Attorney about the Orleans County Traffic Diversion Program, which allows some offenders to reduce their tickets and avoid points by attending traffic school. Links to the program application form and answers to frequenly asked questions are included.
Orleans County Victim Help
The Orleans County District Attorney's Office offers information about crime victims' rights and victim compensation, court preparation and accompaniment, and referrals.
Oswego County - Courts Self Help Resources
Fulton City Court Landlord-Tenant Information
View information about landlord-tenant cases in Fulton City Court.
Fulton City Court Small Claims Information
View information about small claims cases in Fulton City Court, including filing instructions and court procedure.
Fulton City Court Traffic Ticket Information
View information about the traffic ticket process in Fulton City Court, including pleas, whether or not you need an attorney, and how to contact the District Attorney for a reduction request.
Oswego City Court Landlord-Tenant Information
View information about landlord-tenant cases in Oswego City Court.
Oswego City Court Small Claims Information
View information about small claims cases in Oswego City Court, including filing instructions and court procedure.
Oswego City Court Traffic Ticket Information
View information about the traffic ticket process in Oswego City Court, including pleas, whether or not you need an attorney, and how to contact the District Attorney for a reduction request.
Oswego County Child Support
View information about child support services in Oswego County.
Oswego County Family Court Guide
View information about Family Court procedure in Oswego County. A link to instructions for filing a petition is on the left side of the page.
Oswego County Family Treatment Court
View information about Oswego County Family Treatment Court, which can set up a treatment program to help parents with substance abuse problems retain their parental rights.
Oswego County Law Library
View information about the Oswego County Law Library, including a description of its collections and services, and links to online legal research resources, materials request by e-mail or fax, public computer terminals, and the state law library online catalog.
Oswego County Surrogate's Court Information
View information about Surrogate's Court procedure in Oswego County, including how to proceed when a loved one dies, probate, administration of estates, and guardianships.
Oswego County Traffic Ticket Instructions
View and download a guide to traffic ticket procedure from the Oswego County District Attorney's Office, including instructions for requesting a plea bargain.
Otsego County - Courts Self Help Resources
Oneonta City Court Civil Information
View information about civil cases in Oneonta City Court, including evictions, judgments, small & commercial claims, and appeals.
Oneonta City Court Criminal Information
View information about criminal cases in Oneonta City Court, including pleas, bail, postponements, court proceedings, fine payments, when you need an attorney, and links to the Department of Motor Vehicles. To view topics, hover your cursor over "Criminal Court" in the left column, select a topic from the drop-down menu that appears, and click the topic name.
Oneonta City Court Traffic Information
View information about traffic cases in Oneonta City Court, including fine payments, appeals, when you need an attorney, and links to the Department of Motor Vehicles.
Otsego County Law Library
View information about the Joseph P. Molinari Supreme Court Library, including location, hours of operation, available materials, policies, and access to the statewide law library catalog.
Otsego County Supreme Court Guidelines
View the guidelines for interacting with Otsego County Supreme Court, including conferences, motions, applications, orders to show cause, contested matrimonial actions, and trials.
Otsego County Treatment Courts
View information about Otsego County Family Treatment Court, which provides supervision and substance abuse treatment for families involved with Family Court; and Otsego County Drug Treatment Court, which can set up treatment programs in lieu of incarceration for some offenders.
Otsego Town Court Small Claims Information
View information about small claims cases in Otsego Town Court, including jurisdiction, parties, counterclaims, how to file, and mediation. Links to additional small claims and mediation resources, and an application form, are provided.
Otsego Town Court Traffic Ticket Information
View information about traffic ticket cases in Otsego Town Court, including pleas, appearances, District Attorney, fines, and points.
Putnam County - Courts Self Help Resources
Putnam County Supreme Court Law Library
View information about the Putnam Supreme Court Law Library, including location, hours of operation, and available services.
Queens County - Courts Self Help Resources
Queens County Integrated Domestic Violence Court
View information about the Queens County Integrated Domestic Violence Court, which handles related criminal, family, and divorce matters.
Queens County Law Library
View information about the Queens County Law Library, including how to request materials by e-mail or fax, library catalog, links to free and paid online research resources, a law library guidebook, and links to Queens Supreme Court information and decisions.
Queens County Mental Health Court
View information about Queens County Mental Health Court, which can set up a treatment program in lieu of incarceration for some offenders.
Queens County Supreme Court Civil Court Help
View information about the Court Help Center in Queens County Supreme Court Civil Term, which provides assistance to people without a lawyer, including forms, guides, referrals to lawyers, computer terminals, and a Volunteer Law Clinic for Uncontested Divorces.
Queens County Supreme Court Civil Mediation
View information about the Matrimonial and Commercial Mediation programs in Queens County Supreme Court Civil Term.
Queens County Supreme Court Civil Term Divorce Information
View information about divorce in Queens County Supreme Court Civil Term, including the mediation program, answers to frequently asked questions, requirements for filing uncontested divorce papers, and orders of protection.
Queens County Supreme Court Civil Term Foreclosure Office
View information about the foreclosure process in Queens County Supreme Court Civil Term.
Queens County Supreme Court Civil Term Rules
View the rules for Queens County Supreme Court Civil Term, including Part Rules for each Part, Commercial Division Rules, and electronic filing protocols.
Queens County Supreme Court Commercial Division
View information about the Supreme Court Commercial Division in Queens County, including rules, case assignment standards and affirmation, and alternative dispute resolution.
Queens County Supreme Court Criminal Term Information
View answers to frequently asked questions about Queens County Supreme Court Criminal Term, including transcripts, motions, certificates of disposition, criminal history records, and return of bail money.
Queens County Supreme Court Guardianship Information
View information about guardianships for incapacitated persons in Queens County Supreme Court.
Queens Misdemeanor Drug Court
View information about Queens Misdemeanor Treatment Court, which can set up drug abuse treatment in lieu of incarceration for some misdemeanor drug offenders.
Richmond County - Courts Self Help Resources
Richmond County Supreme Court Law Library
View information about the Richmond County Supreme Court Law Library, including location, hours of operation, available services, and policies.
Richmond County Supreme Court Rules
View 13th Judicial District Rules for Richmond County Supreme Court, and individual justices' court rules and procedures.
Richmond County Surrogate's Court Help Center
View information about the Richmond County Surrogate's Court Help Center, with information for parties without a lawyer.
Richmond County Surrogate's Court Procedures
View information about procedures in Richmond County Surrogate's Court, including will, no will, administrator appointment, and small estates with a link to an automated small estate forms system.
Richmond County Surrogate's Court Rules
View rules of Richmond County Surrogate Court.
Staten Island Treatment Court
View information about Staten Island Treatment Court, which can set up drug abuse treatment in lieu of incarceration for some drug offenders.
Rockland County - Courts Self Help Resources
Clarkstown Justice Court Small Claims Information
View information about small claims cases in Clarkstown Justice Court, including filing by mail, procedure, use of attorneys, settlements, and appeals.
Rockland County Clerk Court Information
View information from the Rockland County Clerk's Office about court records, starting a lawsuit, small claims, and other court-related topics.
Rockland County Criminal Procedure and Vicim Resources
The Rockland County District Attorney's Office offers answers to frequently asked questions about criminal procedure, including crime reports, subpoenas, dropping charges, and resources for victims and witnesses.
Rockland County Drug Court and Diversion Programs
The Rockland County District Attorney's Office offers information about its prevention and intervention initiatives, which can set up treatment programs and other alternatives in lieu of incarceration for some offenders. Programs innclude Drug Court, Veteran's Alternative to Incarceration, and High School Intervention and Diversion.
Rockland County Matrimonial Mediation
View information about the Matrimonial Alternative Dispute Resolution Program in Rockland County Supreme Court, including rules, forms, and a roster of mediators.
Rockland County Supreme Court Law Library
View information about the Rockland Supreme Court Law Library, including location, hours of operation, and available services.
Saratoga County - Courts Self Help Resources
Charlton Town Court Small Claims Information
View information about small claims cases in Charlton Town Court, including monetary limits, how to file, and a link to the state Guide to Small Claims handbook.
Charlton Town Court Traffic Ticket Information
View information about traffic ticket procedure in Charlton Town Court, including pleas and fine payment.
Moreau Town Court Small Claims Information
View information about small claims cases in Moreau Town Court, including monetary limits, how to file, answers to frequently asked questions, and a link to the state Guide to Small Claims handbook.
Moreau Town Court Traffic Ticket Information
View information about traffic tickets in Moreau Town Court, including court appearances, pleas by mail, and answers to frequently asked questions.
Saratoga County Domestic Violence Information
The Saratoga County District Attorney's office offers information about domestic violence prosecution and a directory of domestic violence and rape crisis service providers.
Saratoga County Victim Help
The Saratoga County District Attorney's Office offers information about its services for crime victims, including explanation of victims' rights, referrals, and information about victim's compensation.
Saratoga Supreme Court Law Library
View information about the Saratoga Supreme Court Law Library, including location, hours, available materials, and policies.
Schenectady County - Courts Self Help Resources
Glenville Town Court Small Claims Information
View information about small claims cases in Glenville Town Court, including a form and instructions to file your claim.
Schenectady County Child Support
View information about child support services in Schenectady County, including how to apply, payment processing, paternity, enforcement, and order modification.
Schenectady County Domestic Violence Information
View information about Schenectady County services and resources for victims of domestic violence.
Schenectady County Supreme Court Law Library
View information about the Joseph F. Egan Memorial Supreme Court Law Library, including location, hours, available materials, and policies.
Schenectady County Victim Help
The Schenectady County District Attorney's Office offers information about its services for crime victims and witnesses, including explanation of court procedure and victims' rights, assistance with restitution and victim impact statements, counseling, and referrals.
Schuyler County - Courts Self Help Resources
Schuyler County Child Support
View information about child support services and enforcement in Schuyler County.
Schuyler County Drug Treatment Court
View information about the Schuyler County Drug Treatment Court, which can set up a treatment program in lieu of incarceration for some offenders.
Schuyler County Law Library
View information about law library services at the Watkins Glen Public Library, including location, hours of operation, available materials, and access to the statewide law library catalog.
Schuyler County Victim Help
View information about services for crime victims from the Schuyler County District Attorney's Office, including information about domestic violence and a description of the court process.
Seneca County - Courts Self Help Resources
Seneca County Child Support Collection
View information about collection of child support payments in Seneca County.
Seneca County Traffic Ticket Plea Reduction
View information about requesting a reduction in your traffic ticket by mail from the Seneca County District Attorney.
Waterloo Town Court Traffic Plea Information
View information about traffic ticket pleas in Waterloo Town Court, including negotiating a plea agreement with the District Attorney.
St. Lawrence County - Courts Self Help Resources
St. Lawrence County Child Support
View information about child support services in St. Lawrence County.
St. Lawrence Supreme Court Law Library
View information about the St. Lawrence Supreme Court Law Library, including location, hours, available materials, and policies.
Suffolk County - Courts Self Help Resources
Suffolk County Child Support
View information about Suffolk County Child Support Enforcement Bureau, which assists with paternity, child support establishment and enforcement, and payments.
Suffolk County Crime Victim Information
View information about victims' rights and available services and resources for crime victims and witnesses in Suffolk County.
Suffolk County Criminal Procedure and Crime Victim Information
The Suffolk County District Attorney's Office offers information about criminal justice procedures and its services for crime victims and witnesses. Links are on the left side of the page.
Suffolk County District Court Civil Information
View information about civil cases in Suffolk County District Court, including schedules, forms, fees, a glossary, and answers to frequently asked questions.
Suffolk County District Court Criminal Information
View information about criminal cases in Suffolk County District Court, including schedules, waiver of appearance, inmate video conferences, answers to frequently asked questions, and a link to a statewide criminal court calendar.
Suffolk County District Court Landlord-Tenant Information
View information about landlord & tenant cases in Suffolk County District Court, including schedules, answers to frequently asked questions, and instructions for requesting a stay of eviction.
Suffolk County District Court Small Claims Information
View information about small claims cases in Suffolk County District Court, including schedules, forms, and guides.
Suffolk County Divorce Mediation
View information about the Suffolk County Alternatives to Litigating in Matrimonials mediation program, which helps parties resolve disputes without going to court. A list of mediators is included.
Suffolk County Domestic Violence Court
View information about the Suffolk County Domestic Violence Court, with links to additional domestic violence resources.
Suffolk County Drug, Mental Health, and Veterans Courts
View information about Suffolk County Drug Treatment Court, Mental Health Court, Veterans Court, and East End Regional Intervention Court, which can set up treatment in lieu of incarceration for some offenders with substance abuse or mental health problems.
Suffolk County Family Treatment Court
View information about Suffolk County Family Treatment Court, which can set up a supervision and treatment program for parents with substance abuse problems who are facing loss of custody.
Suffolk County Integrated Domestic Violence Court
View information about the Suffolk County Integrated Domestic Violence Court, which handles related criminal, family, and divorce matters.
Suffolk County Judicial Diversion
View information about the Suffolk County Court's Judicial Diversion Program, which can set up a treatment program in lieu of incarceration for some non-violent felony offenders with substance abuse issues.
Suffolk County Law Library
View information about the Suffolk County Supreme Court Law Library, including available materials and services and links to additional online resources.
Suffolk County Supreme Court Commercial Division
View information about the Supreme Court Commercial Division in Suffolk County, including rules, case assignment standards and affirmation, and mediation.
Suffolk County Supreme Court Foreclosure Conference
View information about the foreclosure conference program in Suffolk County Supreme Court, including a list of housing counselors and legal help.
Suffolk County Supreme Court Rules
View the rules of Suffolk County Supreme Court justices by justice and part.
Sullivan County - Courts Self Help Resources
Forestburgh Justice Court Information
View answers to frequently asked questions about Forestburgh Justice Court, including license suspensions, court appearances, small claims, traffic tickets, and evictions.
Tioga County - Courts Self Help Resources
Newark Valley Town Court Eviction Information
View information about evictions in Newark Valley Town Court, including forms required, service, and filing.
Newark Valley Town Court Small Claims Information
View information about small claims cases in Newark Valley Town Court, including jurisdiction, monetary limit, and how to file.
Newark Valley Town Court Traffic Cases
View information about traffic cases in Newark Valley Town Court, including pleas, points, fine payment, and how to contact the District Attorney to negotiate an alternative disposition.
Tioga County Family Court Support Information
View information about support orders, petitions, correspondence, adjournments, and financial disclosure in Tioga County Family Court.
Tioga County Law Llibrary
View information about law library services at the Waverly Free Public Library, including location, hours of operation, available materials, and access to the statewide law library catalog.
Tompkins County - Courts Self Help Resources
Newfield Town Court Traffic Plea Options
View information about plea options for traffic cases in Newfield Town Court.
Tompkins County Court Filing Instructions
View the instructions for filing papers with Tompkins County Court.
Tompkins County Family Court General Information
View information about procedure and conduct in Tompkins County Family Court, including your right to an attorney, adjournments, and courtroom behavior.
Tompkins County Family Court Guide
View detailed information about Tompkins County Family Court, including types of cases, initial appearance, your right to an attorney, how to work with your attorney, hearings, trials, appeals, and a glossary of terms.
Tompkins County Family Treatment Court
View information about Tompkins County Family Treatment Court, which provides supervision and substance abuse treatment for families involved with Family Court.
Tompkins County Felony Drug Treatment Court
View information about Tompkins County Felony Drug Treatment Court, which can set up a treatment program in lieu of incarceration for some offenders. For links to program requirements and a participant handbook, hover your cursor over the Courts menu item on the left side of the page, then over Drug Treatment in the drop-down menu, then select a topic from the next drop-down menu.
Tompkins County Integrated Domestic Violence Court
View information about the Tompkins County Integrated Domestic Violence Court, which handles related criminal, family, and divorce matters.
Tompkins County Law Library
View information about the Ernest Warren Supreme Court Library, including location, hours of operation, available materials, policies, and access to the statewide law library catalog.
Tompkins County Self-Help Divorce Information
The Tompkins County Clerk's Office offers a checklist for submission of divorce papers as a poor person, information for filing your own divorce, and links to required divorce forms.
Tompkins County Supreme Court Filing Instructions
View the instructions for filing papers with Tompkins County Supreme Court.
Tompkins County Traffic Ticket Reduction Request
View instructions for requesting a reduction in your traffic ticket from the Tompkins County District Attorney's Office.
Tompkins County Victim Help
View information about services for crime victims from the Tompkins County District Attorney's Office, with links to additional resources for victims.
Ulysses Town Court Small Claims
View information about small claims cases in Ulysses Town Court, with links to the state Small Claims Manual and a small claims application form..
Ulysses Town Court Traffic Cases
View information about traffic cases in Ulysses Town Court, including pleas and how to contact the District Attorney to negotiate an alternative disposition.
Ulster County - Courts Self Help Resources
Ulster County Landlord-Tenant Rights
The Ulster County Consumer Affairs Bureau offers information about landlord and tenant rights, including rent, utilities, security desposits, habitability, entry by landlord, eviction, and legal assistance.
Warren County - Courts Self Help Resources
Warren County Traffic Ticket Reduction
View information about requests for reduction of your traffic ticket by the Warren County District Attorney's Office.
Warren County Victim Help
The Warren County District Attorney's Office offers information about services for crime victims, including explanation of victims' rights and court procedure, victims' compensation, referrals, and assistance with restitution and orders of protection.
Warren Supreme Court Law Library
View information about the Warren Supreme Court Law Library, including location, hours, available materials, and policies.
Washington County - Courts Self Help Resources
Washington County Law Library
View information about the Washington County Law Library, including location, hours, available materials, and policies.
Washington County Victim Help
The Washington County District Attorney's Office offers information about services for crime victims, including explanation of victims' rights and court procedure, referrals, and assistance with victims' compensation, victim impact statements, and restitution.
Wayne County - Courts Self Help Resources
Wayne County Victim/Witness Help
The Wayne County District Attorney's Office offers information about its services for crime victims and witnesses, including explanation of court proceedings, referrals, case status notification, and assistance with victims' compensation, return of property, victim impact statements, and restitution. Links to additional resources are provided.
Westchester County - Courts Self Help Resources
Mount Pleasant Justice Court Information
View answers to frequently asked questions about Mount Pleasant Justice Court, including schedule, lawsuits, and small claims.
Ossining Justice Court Traffic Violations Bureau
View information about traffic and parking violation procedure in Ossining Justice Court Traffic Violations Bureau.
Pleasantville Justice Court Information
View answers to frequently asked questions about small claims cases, moving violations, parking tickets, and license/registration suspensions in Pleasantville Justice Court.
Tarrytown Village Justice Court Information
View answers to frequently asked questions about Tarrytown Village Justice Court, including location, schedule, and small claims.
Westchester County Child Support
View information about child support services and enforcement in Westchester County, including enforcement, location, paternity, establishment of support, collection, and legal services.
Westchester County Civil Mediation
View information about the General Civil Mediation program in Westchester County Supreme Court, including rules, forms, and a roster of mediators.
Westchester County Commercial Division
View information about the Supreme Court Commercial Division in Westchester County, including a downloadable practice guide, case assignment standards, an assignment request form, and alternative dispute resolution information.
Westchester County Criminal Procedure
The Westchester County District Attorney offers answers to frequently asked questions about criminal procedure, including types of offenses and courts, arraignment, bail, grand jury, pleas, motions, trials, verdicts, and sentencing.
Westchester County Guardianship Rules
View the rules for Westchester County Supreme Court Guardianship Part.
Westchester County Supreme Court Law Library
View information about the Westchester Supreme Court Law Library, including location, hours of operation, and available services.
Westchester County Supreme Court Matrimonial Part
View information about the Matrimonial Part in Westchester County Supreme Court, including rules, forms, contacts, and mediation information.
Wyoming County - Courts Self Help Resources
Wyoming County Traffic Diversion
View information about Wyoming County District Attorney's traffic diversion programs, including Vehicle and Traffic Program, Aggravated Unlicensed and Uninsured Program, and Alternative Driving Course.
Yates County - Courts Self Help Resources
Middlesex Town Court License Suspension Information
View information about driver's license suspension procedures in Middlesex Town Court.
Middlesex Town Court Small Claims Information
View information about small claims cases in Middlesex Town Court, including a downloadable application form and guide.
Yates County Traffic Ticket Reduction Information
View instructions for requesting a reduction in your traffic ticket from the Yates County District Attorney's Office.
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