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NY A00577
Bill
Status
1/8/2025
Primary Sponsor
Phillip Steck
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AI Summary
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Limits the circumstances under which surrogate court clerks can refuse to accept papers for filing to specific enumerated reasons or those designated by statute, administrative rule, or court order
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Authorizes refusal of papers that lack a file number, contain incomplete captions (such as "et al"), are filed in the wrong court, or are not properly signed
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Requires papers in proceedings subject to electronic filing to be filed electronically, unless filed by an unrepresented litigant or accompanied by the required notice
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Mandates payment of applicable statutory fees or a court order waiving fees before papers can be accepted for filing
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Requires clerks to stamp refused papers with the date of refusal and provide a written explanation of the reason for rejection
Legislative Description
Provides that a surrogate court clerk or chief clerk shall refuse to accept for filing papers filed in a proceeding only under certain circumstances or as designated in statute, administrative rule or order of the court; provides such reasons; requires the payment of any applicable statutory fees, or an order of the court waiving payment of such fees, before accepting a paper for filing; makes related provisions.
Last Action
referred to judiciary
1/7/2026