New York Court Rules (2026)
We publish three New York rule sets totaling 1350 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.
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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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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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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