§ 202.9 Special proceedings

Special proceedings work a lot like regular motions when it comes to how they get started and heard in court. You file paperwork and bring the matter to the court's attention in the same way you would with a motion that hasn't yet been assigned to a specific judge.

The main difference is timing. Instead of following the usual deadlines that apply to motions, special proceedings follow the specific time limits set out in the CPLR (the state's civil procedure law) for these types of cases. This means you need to check the CPLR rules for special proceedings to know how much notice you must give and how quickly things need to move forward.

In practical terms, if you're involved in a special proceeding, expect the process to feel similar to a motion, but pay close attention to the different deadlines that apply. Missing these deadlines could cause problems with your case, so it's worth double checking the specific time requirements before you file anything.