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Erie County Supreme Court
50 Delaware Avenue
Buffalo, NY 14202
Buffalo, NY 14202
Phone: 716-845-9301
Fax: 716-851-3293
Fax: 716-851-3293
Online Court Resources
Resources for the Erie County Supreme Court as well as online resources applicable to courts generally in Erie County, New York, and resources applicable to all courts in New York.
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Erie County Court Record Requests
View instructions for requesting copies of Superior and County Court records from the Erie County Clerk's Office, by mail or online request form.
Erie County Offcial Records
Search Erie County County Clerk's Office official records online. Judgments and some other court documents are included; other types of public records are also available. Search is free; document images require registration and payment.
Supreme Court Civil Case Records
Search Supreme Court civil case records by index number, party name, attorney name, or justice name. A link to a mobile version is provided.
Criminal Case Records
Search criminal case records by case or summons number, defendant name, and county. Information is available for all criminal courts in New York City, some County Courts, and many City Courts. A link to a mobile version is provided.
Criminal History Records
View information about requesting criminal history records, including an application form, filing and pickup instructions, contacts, and answers to frequently asked questions.
Electronic Case Record Tracking
Register for free e-mail notification of activity in cases you select to be tracked. Service is availble for Supreme Court civil cases in all counties, some local civil courts, and criminal cases in 13 counties.
Case Records Requests
View information on requesting case records from the court clerk, including fees for copies, inspection for free at the clerk's office, and trial transcripts.
Dockets, calendars, and other information about court cases
Supreme Court Civil Calendars
Search Supreme Court civil calendars by county, part, justice, or date range. A link to a mobile version is provided.
Criminal Court Calendars
Search criminal court calendars by court location, date, and court part or judge's last name. Information is available for all criminal courts in New York City and Nassau and Suffolk Counties, some County Courts, and many City Courts. Only those cases with pending future appearances dates are included. A link to a mobile version is provided.
Published opinions and orders
Supreme Court Civil Case Documents
Search statewide Supreme Court civil decisions and orders by index number and county; includes a link to Supreme Court civil and criminal decision search by keyword in selected counties.
Supreme Court Commercial Division Decisions
View published New York State Supreme Court Commercial Division opinions by date and case name; or search opinions and motions by name, decision date, court, docket number, judge, citation, or keyword. Separate links for Nassau County and New York County decisions are provided.
Supreme Court Commercial Division Opinions
Search Supreme Court Commercial Division Law Report summaries by keyword or by volume number and date. Summaries include a link to the text of the opinion. Only leading opinions are included.
Attorney General Legal Opinions
Search New York Attorney General legal opinions from 1995 to current.
New York State Trial Court Decisions
View published New York State trial court opinions by date and case name; or search opinions and motions by name, decision date, court, docket number, judge, citation, or keyword. Not all trial court decisions are published.
Forms and related information
Online Forms and Filing Fee Information
View and download forms and view filing fees for various courts. Forms for statewide use include Family Court, Domestic Violence, Surrogate's Court, Divorce, Criminal, and various general and procedural forms. Some local court forms are included.
Do-It-Yourself Forms
Use an interactive computer program to fill out forms for use in various courts. Forms are organized by case type, program/form name, and court.
Online fine payments
Pay Child Support
Pay New York child support payments online. A fee applies.
Self help, legal research, general information
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 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 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 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.
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 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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
Foreclosure Information
View information about foreclosure settlement conferences and other resources for homeowners facing foreclosure.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Tenants' Rights
The New York Office of the Attorney General offers a downloadable publication about tenants' rights in English and Spanish.
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.
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.
Definitions of Common Legal Terms
View a glossary of general legal and divorce terms.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Trial Court Rules
View the Uniform Rules for New York State Trial Courts by court type and topic.
Legal aid, free services, lawyer referral
Buffalo Legal Aid
View information about the Legal Aid Bureau of Buffalo, which provides civil and criminal legal help for low-income residents of Erie County and the City of Buffalo.
Erie County Lawyer Referral
The Bar Association of Erie County offers a lawyer referral service by telephone or online, which includes an initial consultation with a lawyer for a nominal fee.
Erie County Volunteer Lawyers
View information about the Erie County Volunteer Lawyers Project, which provides free civil legal help to low-income residents who cannot be served by Neighborhood Legal Services.
Neighborhood Legal Services
Contact Neighborhood Legal Services for free civil legal help for low-income residents of Erie County.
Legal Services for Workers
View information about the Worker Justice Center of New York, which provides free employment law help for low-income workers.
Consumer Protection
The New York Office of the Attorney General offers information about consumer frauds including auto, computer, credit, foreclosure, identity theft, investing and more. Tips to avoid fraud, a consumer hotline, instructions for filing complaints and complaint forms are included. Links are in the right column.
Rural Law Center Legal Help
View contact information for the Rural Law Center, or complete and submit an online form, to request legal assistance for low-income rural residents.
Find Free Legal Assistance
Search a directory of organizations offering free legal services to eligible clients by location and legal issue.
Information about Attorneys
View information about client rights and responsibilities, the Attorney Grievance Committee, and the Attorney-Client Fee Dispute Resolution Program.
New York State Attorney Search
Search for a lawyer in New York State by name.
New York State Bar Association Lawyer Referral
The New York State Bar Association offers a lawyer referral service by telephone, which includes an initial consultation with a lawyer. Referral is free; a nominal fee is charged for the consultation for most types of cases, although it is free for certain types of cases. The service includes most counties; contacts and links to services in the remaining counties are provided.
New York State Public Defenders and Family Court Parent Representatives
View a list of all Public Defender offices by county, and Family Court parent representatives, provided by the New York State Defenders Association.
Women Lawyers
View a directory of Women's Bar Association of New York members.
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