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Guide to New York Court System — The New York court system, established about 200 years ago, is complicated and at times confusing. For example, the top court in the state is the Court of Appeals, not the Supreme Court. The Supreme Court in New York is actually a mid-level court. The state bar association offers a guide, complete with glossary, that can help you navigate which court is the right one for your current purposes.
New York has four federal courts at the district (trial) level: Northern, Eastern, Southern, and Western.
| U.S. District Court—Northern District of New York — The Northern District covers 32 counties north of New York City, including the cities of Albany, Binghamton, Syracuse, and Utica. The website offers numerous resources, such as:- Forms
- Jury Duty information
- Interpreters and how to get them
- Records retrieval
- Map of the Northern District of New York
- Directions to the courts
- Pro Se (self-representation) litigation
- Alternative Dispute Resolution
| U.S. District Court—Eastern District of New York — The Eastern District court serves Brooklyn and Long Island. The website features:- Court directory and calendars
- Forms
- Information on jury duty
- Documents in pdf form, such as local rules
- Help desk
- Links to other resources
| U.S. District Court—Western District of New York — The Western District court covers 17 counties, including the cities of Rochester and Buffalo. The court’s site features:- Clerk’s guide to services and procedures
- Interpreter guidelines
- Jury information
- Useful links
- Forms
- Local Rules
| U.S. District Court—Southern District of New York — The Southern District serves the counties of New York (Manhattan), Bronx, Westchester, Rockland, Putnam, Orange, Dutchess, and Sullivan counties. Courts are located in Manhattan, White Plains and Middletown. The court was established in 1789, but its website is thoroughly modern and offers:- 24/7 electronic filing
- Official forms
- Jury handbook
- Naturalization information
- Trial support, including information on probation, pro se (self) representation, courtroom technology and interpreters
- Links, tips and other resources
| The New York State Unified Court System — hears an astounding three million cases a year! The official website is sophisticated, graphically rich, and available in Spanish, French, Russian, Korean and Chinese. Among the most useful features of the site:- “How Do I..?” track a case, download forms, find criminal history records, and more
- How to find and use the courts if you don’t have an attorney yet
- How to answer a jury notice
- Legal libraries, websites, and publications
- Information on electronic filing, calendars, and court decisions
- Publications, including reports, newsletters, and videos on the courts and court-related matters
| State of New York—Court of Appeals — is the state’s highest court. Your case may well be affected by recent decisions. You may search the text of decisions from 2006 until the present.
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