New York Civil Practice: Online Resources
This guide lists resources for researching the law of civil procedure or civil practice in New York State courts.
Last Updated: Nov 1, 2023 2:37 PM
New York State Records & Briefs
- Court-Pass on NY Court of AppealsSearch or browse for free access to materials for Court of Appeals cases pending on or filed after January 1, 2013.
- NY Court of Appeals Records & Briefs on HeinOnlineCoverage begins January 2001 (96 NY2d 1)
- NY Court of Appeals Records & Briefs on LLMC DigitalBrowse decisions from 1847 - 1956
Guide to Legal Citation in New York Courts
- New York Law Reports Style Manual"[T]he New York Law Reports Style Manual has been issued...as a guide for New York judges and their staffs in the preparation of opinions...Although not binding on them, many lawyers find the Manual useful in preparing papers for submission to New York courts."
The CPLR and Related Statutes
- New York Consolidated LawsClick "Laws" on the top menu bar and select "Laws of New York;" then click "CVP" to access CPLR, or scroll down to access Real Property Actions and Proceedings Law and the court acts:
Court of Claims Act
Family Court Act
New York City Civil Court Act
Surrogate's Court Procedure Act
Uniform City Court Act
Uniform District Court Act
Uniform Justice Court Act
Rules of Practice and Procedure (NYCRR)
- Uniform Rules for the New York State Trial CourtsSelect headings from left-hand column for specific court rules, including:
202: Uniform Civil Rules for the Supreme and County Court
205: Uniform Rules for the Family Court
206: Uniform Rules for the Court of Claims
207: Uniform Rules for the Surrogate’s Court
208 Uniform Rules for the New York City Civil Court
210: Uniform Civil Rules for the City Courts Outside of NYC
212: Uniform Civil Rules for the District Courts
214: Uniform Civil Rules for the Justice Courts
216: Sealing of Court Records in Civil Actions in the Trial Courts
220: Uniform Rules for Jury Selection
221: Uniform Rules for the Conduct of Depositions
Current Awareness Resources
New York Forms Online
- NYS Unified Court System FormsThis site provides freely downloadable forms for various courts and jurisdictions within the state.