New York Codes, Rules and Regulations Title 22 - JUDICIARY
Title 22 - Judiciary of the New York Codes, Rules and Regulations (NYCRR) contains the rules governing the operations of the New York State Unified Court System. These regulations are established by the Chief Judge, Administrative Board of the Courts, and other judicial authorities, and they apply to courts, judges, attorneys, court personnel, and litigants.
🔹 Key Components of Title 22 NYCRR:
1. Rules of the Chief Judge (Part 1–30)
Covers administrative policies, judicial conduct, and case management.
Includes the Rules of Judicial Conduct (Part 100), which govern the ethical behavior of judges.
2. Rules of the Chief Administrative Judge (Part 100–200+)
Rules for civil and criminal procedure in various courts.
Court filing requirements, electronic filing (e-filing), discovery, and motion practice.
Includes Uniform Civil Rules for Supreme and County Courts (Part 202).
3. Appellate Division Rules
Rules for attorney discipline, admissions, and appellate procedure.
Includes continuing legal education (CLE) requirements (Part 1500+).
4. Rules for Specific Courts
Family Court, Surrogate's Court, Housing Court, and others have unique procedural rules.
Each court may have region-specific rules depending on the judicial district.
5. Professional Conduct and Legal Practice
Rules on attorney registration, ethical obligations, law guardian certification, and more.
Contains standards for law firms, legal aid services, and pro bono requirements.
🔹 Purpose of Title 22 NYCRR:
To ensure consistent and fair administration of justice.
To provide procedural clarity and ethical guidance.
To regulate the conduct and responsibilities of legal professionals and court officials.
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