Do local rules for the Southern District of NY apply in NY County Surrogate Court?

The answer is no, and I am not aware of an analogous rule in the state courts. But you can go to your local Supreme Court library and read the...

I received a plea deal in the mail on October 4th but my Plea deal expired September 24. What am I suppose to do?

Contact the prosecutor, explain that you did not receive letter until after deadline, and ask that offer be re-extended.

Are 3 postponements unusual in a civil case?

You can ask for a preliminary conference and get a court-ordered discovery schedule, which reduces adjournments and delays.

Can a motion asking a judge to recuse herself be filed as an Order to Show Cause?

Yes, but why not by regular notice of motion? What"s the rush?

Your remedy is a motion in the Appellate Division to reinstate the dismissed or to-be-dismissed appeal. Leave to appeal has nothing to do with...

What happens if I don’t return a juror questioner

Reposted to Government. "Return to sender, not at this address." It is their job to find him, not your job to tell them where he is.

Can I have jury on my trial in housing court, Brooklyn? How can I do it?

Reposted to Landlord & Tenant to elicit appropriate expertise.

Does seeing a cpl 30.30 mean a case is dismissed? I asking regarding a case pending trial

What do you mean by "seeing a CPL 30.30"? If you mean in eCourts, it could simply mean a speedy trial motion has been made. But unless and until...

Appealing court appointed financial guardianship over incapacitated father.

Reposted to Guardianship to elicit appropriate expertise. But why do you think the family will do better with the finances than a third party,...

You should proffer everything you have to show that there is a material question of fact that bars SJ. Such proof must be in admissible form,...