Uniform Civil Rules for the Justice Courts – 2026
Part 214 of the Uniform Rules governs civil practice in the town and village justice courts, New York's most numerous trial courts.
Browse all 13 rules of the 2026 edition below. Each rule includes the full text, a plain-English summary, committee notes, amendment history, and cross-references to related rules. Use the search box to find rules by keyword or number.
§ 214.1
Application of Part; waiver; additional rules; definitions
§ 214.2
Place and hours of court
§ 214.3
Summons
§ 214.4
Pleadings
§ 214.5
Civil enforcement officers
§ 214.6
Power of clerks to administer oaths and perform certain other duties
§ 214.7
Conciliation conference
§ 214.8
Appeals
§ 214.9
Bank account requirements for town justices and village justices
§ 214.10
Small claims procedure
§ 214.11
Recordkeeping requirements
§ 214.12
Omission or Redaction of Confidential Personal Information in Civil Actions and Proceedings
§ 214.13
Proceedings Under Article 7 of the Real Property Actions and Proceedings Law