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- The exact location where the problem occurred
Example: I could not view the divorce form located at: www.nycourts.gov/litigants/divorce/form01.htm - The type and version of web browser you are using
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Example: Windows 2000 - The exact error message you were given, if any
Example: 404 Error - File Not Found
Q] Where can I go for court-related or legal questions?
A] For any questions court-related or legal questions, email us at question@courts.state.ny.us.
Q] Where can I find Court Guides and Information Lists?
A] Go to: https://www.nycourts.gov/litigants/courtguides
Q] Where can I find links to New York State Agencies?
A] We have approved of a number of links to New York State agencies under the Law Libraries section: https://www.nycourts.gov/lawlibraries/legalsites.shtml.
Q] What is the difference between www.courts.state.ny.us and www.nycourts.gov?
A] Our new design in on our new domain: www.nycourts.gov.
Q] Where can I find the Court Holiday Schedule?
A] The schedule is posted at https://www.nycourts.gov/admin/holidayschedule.shtml.
Q] Where can I find Small Claims forms for New York City?
A] Information on small claims can be found at https://www.nycourts.gov/courts/nyc/smallclaims
Q] Where can I file a Small Claims in New York City?
A] Go to https://www.nycourts.gov/courts/nyc/smallclaims
Q] How do I find Town and Village Courts?
A] Click on Courts then Town & Village Courts.
Q] Where can I find courts in specific counties or districts?
A] Click on Courts, then Trial Courts. Then choose if you want to see them by County or Judicial District.
Q] How do I find email addresses and phone numbers for staff on the specialized courts?
A] That information should be listed on that court’s website. If it is not, then contact: questions@courts.state.ny.us. Your email will be forwarded to the appropriate court personnel who will handle your request.
Q] How do I do a criminal record search.
A] Go to: https://www.courts.state.ny.us/apps/chrs
Q] How can I find a list of Family Court judges in NYC on line?
A] Go to Courts, then select Trial Courts, select NYC, select Family Court.
Q] Where do I find Future Court Appearance information?
A] That information can found at https://www.nycourts.gov/howdoi/fcas.shtml
Q] How do I obtain access to Future Court Appearance System and Clerk’s Filings.
A] Click on Courts, then E Courts, then Future (Civil) Court Appearance System link. If you’re still having problems (password issues), contact them by email: casetrac_administrator@nycourts.gov.
Q] How do I download a PDF?
A] In order to see a PDF document, you need to have the Adobe Acrobat Reader installed on your computer.
If you have previously installed Adobe Acrobat Reader but you still can’t see the document or you get an error, it is possible that your Adobe Acrobat Reader is out of date.
NOTE: There are known problems with the combination of Adobe Acrobat Reader and the Windows 2000 operating system. If your system has this combination of software, you will need to access our forms from a computer with a more updated operating system (i.e. Windows MX).
Q] How do I download a Word Perfect Document?
A] WE NEED TO ADDRESS THIS
Q] Where can I download an Application Form?
A] Application forms are found in the Careers section under Application Forms (https://www.nycourts.gov/careers/applicationforms.shtml)
Q] Where can I download Court Forms?
A] From the home page, click on Courts, then Forms (https://www.nycourts.gov/forms)
Q] Where can I download Litigant Forms?
A] From the home page, click on Litigants, then Forms (https://www.nycourts.gov/litigants/forms.shtml)
Q] Where can I download Attorney Forms?
A] From the home page, click on Attorney, then Forms (https://www.nycourts.gov/attorneys/forms.shtml)
Q] Where can I download Divorce Forms?
A] From the home page, click on Litigants, then Forms (https://www.nycourts.gov/litigants/forms.shtml)
Q] Where can I download Surrogate’s Court Forms?
A] Go to Attorneys, then Forms.(https://www.nycourts.gov/attorneys/forms.shtml)
Q] Where can I find a form of notice to serve on someone for arbitration in a matrimonial fee dispute?
A] Click on Courts, then Forms. Select Family Court.
Q] Where can I download Divorce Forms?
A] From the home page, click on Litigants, then Forms (https://www.nycourts.gov/litigants/forms.shtml)
Q] How can I find Divorce Records in New York State Counties?
A] Send an email to: questions@nycourts.gov — your email will be forwarded to the appropriate court personnel who will handle your request.
Mailing Address:
New York State Unified Court System
Office of Court Administration
25 Beaver Street
New York, NY 10004
(800) COURTNY / (800) 268-7869
Q] Where do I find Future Court Appearance information?
A] That information can found at https://www.nycourts.gov/howdoi/fcas.shtml
Q] How do I obtain access to Future Court Appearance System and Clerk’s Filings.
A] Click on Courts, then E Courts, then Future (Civil) Court Appearance System link. If you’re still having problems (password issues), contact them by email: casetrac_administrator@nycourts.gov.
Q] Where can I find the New York Pattern Jury Instructions?
A] They can be found at https://www.nycourts.gov/cji
Q] Where can I get information on Criminal Jury Instructions?
A] https://www.nycourts.gov/cji
Q] Where can I get information on Jury Duty?
A] Click on Jury from the right menu.
Q] I need to look up a Court Decision. Where do I go?
A] Click on Courts, then Decisions (https://www.nycourts.gov/decisions).
NOTE: The Courts in New York State are responsible for handling an ever-increasing number of cases from litigants seeking relief in a wide variety of matters. During the year 2002, the New York Courts issued over 3,500,000 decisions.
Many of the New York State Court System's decisions are available online. Select a court from the left menu to search through its decisions. If you need further help, please select the How Do I link from the home page, then choose Find A Decision.
Q] How can I find an attorney’s address and phone number.
A] That feature is found under the Attorneys section https://www.nycourts.gov/attorneys
Q] How can I check to see if an attorney is registered?
A] Click on Attorneys, then Attorney Directory.
Q] How can I find information about CLE materials?
A] Click on Attorneys, then CLE.
Q] I’m an Attorney and I would like to register myself. What do I have to do.
A] Information can be found at: https://www.nycourts.gov/attorneys/registration/index.shtml
Q] How can I find out my Attorney Registration Number?
A] That information is available via personal e-mail: attyreg@nycourts.gov
By mail:
OCA – Attorney Registration
PO Box 2806
Church Street Station
New York, NY 10008
Or by fax:
Attorney Registration: (212) 428-2804
Q] Where can I download Surrogate’s Court Forms?
A] Go to Attorneys, then Forms.(http://www.nycourts.gov/attorneys/forms.shtml)
Q] Where can I download an Application Form?
A] Application forms are found in the Careers section under Application Forms (https://www.nycourts.gov/careers/applicationforms.shtml)
Q] Why can’t I see job listings when I click on them?
A] Job listings are displayed in PDF format. In order to see them, you need to have the Adobe Acrobat Reader installed on your computer.
If you have previously installed Adobe Acrobat Reader but you still can’t see the document or you get an error, it is possible that your Adobe Acrobat Reader is out of date.
NOTE: There are known problems with the combination of Adobe Acrobat Reader and the Windows 2000 operating system. If your system has this combination of software, you will need to access our forms from a computer with a more updated operating system (i.e. Windows MX).
Q] How can I find answers pertaining to a specific job posting, examinations or applications?
A] For job-related answers, please email: questions@nycourts.gov and your email will be forwarded to the appropriate court personnel who will handle your request.
Or call:
(800) 578-5627 – Current examination information.
(800) 654-5578 – Current job postings for available positions and application information (touch tone phone only).
(212) 428-2587 – TDD (telecommunication for the deaf)
Mailing Address:
New York State Unified Court System
Office of Court Administration
25 Beaver Street
New York, NY 10004
(800) COURTNY / (800) 268-7869
Q] How do I download a job posting?
A] Job listings are displayed in PDF format. In order to see them, you need to have the Adobe Acrobat Reader installed on your computer.
If you have previously installed Adobe Acrobat Reader but you still can’t see the document or you get an error, it is possible that your Adobe Acrobat Reader is out of date.
NOTE: There are known problems with the combination of Adobe Acrobat Reader and the Windows 2000 operating system. If your system has this combination of software, you will need to access our forms from a computer with a more updated operating system (i.e. Windows MX).
Q] I tested for the New York State Court Office in the past and I’d like to know where I am on the list?
A] For job-related answers, please call:
(800) 578-5627 – Current examination information.
(800) 654-5578 – Current job postings for available positions and application information (touch tone phone only).
(212) 428-2587 – TDD (telecommunication for the deaf)
Q] Is there a way to be notified by email of any new job opportunities?
A] Currently we do not have that service available.