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. 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.
Neighborhood Housing Services of Hamilton, Inc. is a nonprofit community development organization that revitalizes and builds. Customs Self-Assessment Program Approved carriers. We have approved the carriers listed below under our Customs Self Assessment CSA Program. The listed carriers are. Projects for Assistance in Transition from Homelessness (PATH) is a formula grant administered by the Center for Mental Health Services, a component of the Substance.
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, answers to frequently asked questions, and a link to a video about the divorce process. Production Tools Software Bundle Pack on this page. 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.
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. Locations and contact information for Domestic Violence, Integrated Domestic Violence, and Youthful Offender Domestic Violence Courts are included. 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.
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 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 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 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. 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. 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. Judicial District Supreme Court Rules.