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New York Court Rules (2026)

We publish 24 New York rule sets totaling 3123 rules. The Civil Practice Law and Rules (CPLR) governs civil procedure in all New York state courts. The Criminal Procedure Law (CPL) covers criminal proceedings from arraignment through appeal. Article 45 of the CPLR, covering evidence and privileges, is published separately for easy reference. Each rule includes the full text, a plain-English summary, committee notes, amendment history, and cross-references to related rules.

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New York Court Rules & Rules of Practice

How this jurisdiction's courts and rules are organized, written for lawyers new to it: the court system, every ruleset a litigator touches, and how a case actually moves. Last verified September 24, 2026. For informational purposes only.

  1. Court System Overview
  2. The Ruleset Map
  3. Civil Litigation Mechanics
  4. Criminal Practice Mechanics
  5. Evidence
  6. Appellate Mechanics
  7. Rules of Professional Conduct
  8. Attorney Discipline & Enforcement
  9. Newcomer Orientation Notes
  10. Sources & Verification
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N.Y. C.P.L.R. 758 rules

New York Civil Practice Law and Rules

The New York Civil Practice Law and Rules (CPLR), governing civil procedure in all New York state courts, including jurisdiction, service of process, pleadings, disclosure, trials, judgments, and enforcement of money judgments.

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N.Y. Crim. Proc. Law 591 rules

New York Criminal Procedure Law

The New York Criminal Procedure Law (CPL), governing criminal proceedings in New York courts from arraignment through appeal, including arrest, bail, grand jury proceedings, pretrial motions, trials, and sentencing.

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N.Y. Fam. Ct. Act 700 rules

New York Family Court Act

The Family Court Act is the New York Legislature's statute establishing the Family Court and governing what it hears: child protective proceedings, termination of parental rights, permanency hearings, juvenile delinquency, persons in need of supervision, paternity, support, custody and visitation, and family offense proceedings. It is a different body of law from the Uniform Rules for the Family Court (22 NYCRR Part 205), which are the court system's own practice rules for the same court.

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N.Y. Surr. Ct. Proc. Act 386 rules

New York Surrogate's Court Procedure Act

The Surrogate's Court Procedure Act is the New York Legislature's statute governing practice in the Surrogate's Court: probate and administration of estates, letters testamentary and of administration, accountings, claims against an estate, guardianship of the person and property of an infant, adoption, and proceedings concerning trusts. It is a different body of law from the Uniform Rules for the Surrogate's Court (22 NYCRR Part 207), which are the court system's own practice rules for the same court.

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N.Y. R. Prof'l Conduct 60 rules

New York Rules of Professional Conduct

Part 1200 of Title 22 of the New York Codes, Rules and Regulations is the Rules of Professional Conduct, governing the ethical duties of every lawyer admitted in New York: the client-lawyer relationship, the lawyer as counselor and as advocate, dealings with people other than clients, law firms and associations, public service, information about legal services, and maintaining the integrity of the profession. The Appellate Division amends Part 1200 by joint order rather than reissuing it, so the text here is the court's consolidated rules brought forward through every order effective to July 1, 2026. The rules are published as the courts adopt them, without the New York State Bar Association's Comments.

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22 NYCRR 100 rules

Uniform Civil Rules for the Supreme Court and the County Court

Part 202 of the Uniform Rules of the New York Trial Courts governs civil practice in the Supreme Court and the County Court: the individual assignment system, NYSCEF electronic filing, motion practice and word limits, disclosure, calendars and trial. Section 202.70 contains the Rules of the Commercial Division, including its monetary thresholds county by county.

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N.Y. C.P.L.R. 56 rules

New York Rules of Evidence

Article 45 of the New York CPLR, governing the admissibility of evidence in New York courts, including privileges, competency of witnesses, and the business records exception.

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22 NYCRR 88 rules

Uniform Rules for the Family Court

Part 205 of the Uniform Rules governs practice in the Family Court: petitions and appearances, assignment of counsel, permanency hearings, child protective and juvenile delinquency proceedings, support and custody matters, and electronic filing.

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22 NYCRR 66 rules

Uniform Rules for the Surrogate's Court

Part 207 of the Uniform Rules governs practice in the Surrogate's Court: probate and administration proceedings, accountings, guardianships, fiduciary appointments and the court's electronic filing program.

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22 NYCRR 46 rules

Uniform Civil Rules for the New York City Civil Court

Part 208 of the Uniform Rules governs civil practice in the New York City Civil Court, including its housing part, small claims, calendars, motions and electronic filing.

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22 NYCRR 17 rules

New York Appellate Division Practice Rules

Part 1250 of Title 22 of the New York Codes, Rules and Regulations is the Practice Rules of the Appellate Division, adopted by joint order of all four Judicial Departments and governing appellate practice statewide: initial filings and active management of causes, motions, the methods of perfecting an appeal, the form and content of records, appendices and briefs, dismissal, criminal appeals, transferred and original special proceedings, calendars and oral argument, and decisions and remittitur. Each Department also has its own local rules, which are not reproduced here.

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22 NYCRR 48 rules

Uniform Civil Rules for the District Courts

Part 212 of the Uniform Rules governs civil practice in New York's district courts, covering commencement, motions, calendars, small claims and trial practice.

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22 NYCRR 48 rules

Uniform Civil Rules for the City Courts Outside the City of New York

Part 210 of the Uniform Rules governs civil practice in the city courts outside New York City, covering commencement, motions, calendars, small claims and trial practice.

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22 NYCRR 38 rules

Uniform Rules for Courts Exercising Criminal Jurisdiction

Part 200 of the Uniform Rules governs practice in every New York court exercising criminal jurisdiction, covering assignment of cases, calendars, motion practice, discovery compliance and the conduct of proceedings.

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22 NYCRR 27 rules

New York Court of Appeals Rules of Practice

Part 500 of Title 22 of the New York Codes, Rules and Regulations is the Rules of Practice of the Court of Appeals, New York's highest court: the requirements for papers filed, companion digital filings, fees, sealing and redaction, the preliminary appeal statement, examination of subject matter jurisdiction, the alternative procedure for selected appeals, the content and form of briefs and records in normal course appeals, criminal leave applications, motions for permission to appeal, amicus curiae relief, and review of certified questions from federal courts and other courts of last resort.

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22 NYCRR 24 rules

New York Rules for Attorney Disciplinary Matters

Part 1240 of Title 22 of the New York Codes, Rules and Regulations governs attorney discipline in New York: how a grievance is investigated by an attorney grievance committee, when private discipline is issued, how a formal disciplinary proceeding runs in the Appellate Division, interim suspension, resignation while a proceeding is pending, discipline for a criminal conviction or for misconduct in another jurisdiction, the conduct required of a disbarred or suspended attorney, and reinstatement. The Appellate Division amends Part 1240 by joint order rather than reissuing it, so the text here is the court's consolidated rules brought forward through both later orders.

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22 NYCRR 30 rules

Uniform Rules for the Court of Claims

Part 206 of the Uniform Rules governs practice in the Court of Claims, the forum for claims against the State of New York: filing and service of claims, motions, disclosure, trial and post-trial practice.

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22 NYCRR 13 rules

Uniform Civil Rules for the Justice Courts

Part 214 of the Uniform Rules governs civil practice in the town and village justice courts, New York's most numerous trial courts.

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22 NYCRR 14 rules

Uniform Rules for the Trial Courts in Capital Cases

Part 218 of the Uniform Rules governs capital cases in the trial courts. Most of its sections were repealed after New York's death penalty statute was held unconstitutional, and those are retained here as the court publishes them.

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22 NYCRR 4 rules

Uniform Rules for Jury Selection and Deliberation

Part 220 of the Uniform Rules governs jury selection and deliberation in the New York trial courts, including the methods of jury selection and note-taking by jurors.

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22 NYCRR 3 rules

Uniform Rules for the Conduct of Depositions

Part 221 of the Uniform Rules governs the conduct of depositions in New York, limiting objections and directions not to answer and regulating communication with a deponent during questioning.

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22 NYCRR 1 rule

Uniform Rule on Sealing of Court Records in Civil Actions

Part 216 of the Uniform Rules governs the sealing of court records in civil actions in the New York trial courts, permitting sealing only on a written finding of good cause.

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22 NYCRR 2 rules

Uniform Rules on Access to Court Interpreter Services

Part 217 of the Uniform Rules governs access to court interpreter services for persons with limited English proficiency in the New York trial courts.

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22 NYCRR 3 rules

Uniform Rules on the Use of Recycled Paper

Part 215 of the Uniform Rules requires the use of recycled paper in papers filed with the New York trial courts.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What courts and proceedings do these New York rules cover?
The three rule sets on this page cover a wide range of New York court proceedings. The New York Civil Practice Law and Rules govern civil litigation in state courts, the Rules of Evidence apply across both civil and criminal cases, and the New York Criminal Procedure Law covers the process for criminal cases from arrest through appeal.
How are the 1,350 rules organized on this page?
The rules are grouped into three separate sets: New York Civil Practice Law and Rules, New York Rules of Evidence, and New York Criminal Procedure Law. Each set can be browsed individually, so you can go straight to the area most relevant to your question without sorting through unrelated rules.
What information is available for each rule?
Each rule includes a plain-English summary alongside the official text, making it easier to understand what the rule actually requires in practice. Many entries also include cross-references to related rules and notes that help explain how courts have interpreted or applied the language over time.
How current are the New York rules on this site?
The rules on courtrules.net are reviewed and updated on a regular basis to reflect changes passed by the New York Legislature and adopted by the courts. If a rule has been recently amended, that change will be reflected in both the official text and the accompanying summary.