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Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I sue somebody who resides outside the city of New York?

Can I start a case if I can't come to the courthouse?

How much does the court charge in my case?

What method of payment does the court accept?

How do I find phone numbers, addresses, directions or court hours?

What do I do if I missed my court appearance ("defaulted")?

What do I do if I can’t make my court date?

How do I find out if there is a judgment against me?

My salary has been garnished, or my bank account is frozen, what can I do?

What do I do if I want someone ("witness") to come to my trial to tell the judge important information, but he or she refuses?

What do I do if I know that records or documents can prove my case, but I don’t have them?

What do I do if I think the judge made a mistake in my case?

How can I get a written copy (transcript) of what happened in court?

Is there a place to leave my children during the court case?

What do I do if I can’t afford to pay the fees charged by the court ("poor person’s relief")?

How do I get a Non-Military affidavit?

Do I need to hire an attorney?

How can I enforce my judgment in another county in New York State?

How can I use the court if I have a disability?



 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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