This page lists statewide free court record search links and other online resources for New York courts. Additional free court record search and online resources may be available in New York at the individual county or court level. Please select an individual county in New York to see online court records resources that are not listed here.
Searching case records in New York courtsSearch Supreme Court Civil Case Information report broken linkSearch options include party name, attorney/firm, judge, court calendars and a search for published decisions by index number and county. Search Family Court Records report broken linkAccess to case information is available only for pending cases and includes court calendars. Search options include file number, case docket number and attorney/firm name. Party names are not available.
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Self help, legal research, general informationLegal Information report broken linkLegal information includes Family Law, Civil Law, Criminal Law and definitions of common legal terms. Legal Information and Legal Resources report broken linkLegal 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. Online Legal Resources report broken linkLegal information, statutes, rules and other materials are offered to address common questions about the Court of Claims. Housing Court Information and Resources report broken linkIncluding information about self-representation, online forms, definitions of common legal terms and legal information. Definitions of Common Legal Terms report broken linkA glossary of general legal and divorce terms. Online Legal Research Links report broken linkIncluding New York codes, statutes and other laws. Trial Court Rules report broken linkCourt rules are organized by court type and title. Definitions of Common Legal Terms report broken linkThe New York City Criminal Court provides a glossary of commonly used criminal law and criminal procedure terms. Information about Attorneys report broken linkIncluding information about Client Rights and Responsibilities, the Attorney Grievance Committee and Attorney-Client Fee Dispute Resolution. Office of Court Administration report broken linkContact information and a description of the services provided by the office. A toll-free number for court-related questions is also available. Traffic Ticket and Motor Vehicle Information report broken linkThe New York State Department of Motor Vehicles answers frequently asked questions about traffic tickets, including online fine payment, license suspension and other traffic law and motor vehicle issues. Child Support Services report broken linkThe New York State Division of Child Support Enforcement offers information and services relation to child support, including paternity establishment and enforcement of child support orders.
Legal aid, free services, lawyer referralFind Lawyer Referral Services report broken linkFind lawyer referral services by county. Find Free Legal Assistance report broken linkA Directory of organizations offering free legal services to eligible clients. Search options include name and service area. Court Services report broken linkIncluding disability and language accommodations, interpreters and other court services. Public Defenders and Free Legal Services report broken linkLinks to Public Defender and Legal Services websites.
Forms and related informationOnline Court Forms report broken linkIncluding Orders of Protection, Divorce, Civil, Housing, Small Claims, Probate, Guardianship, Paternity, Child Custody, Child Support, Name Change and other types of forms. Online Court Forms report broken linkIncluding Fee Waiver request and other general forms. Online Forms and Filing Fee Information report broken linkStatewide forms include Family Court, Domestic Violence, Surrogate's Court, Divorce, Name Change and Attorney-Client Fee Dispute Resolution. Some local forms are also available. Housing Court Forms report broken linkSearch options include keyword and type of form. Family Court Forms report broken linkIncluding general court forms and forms organized by case type, such as adoption, child protection, child support, custody and visitation, guardianship, juvenile delinquency, paternity and other types of cases.
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