provision_id,doc_id,judge_id,rule_number,title,text,source_page,topics,cross_references,judicial_district,county,court_type,doc_type BRADY-008,115,NY-FC-9JD-BRADY,ADOPTIONS,Adoptions/Guardianships,Only official OCA forms accepted for filing. All adoption and guardianship petitions filed directly with Family Court Clerk's Office in full compliance with 22 NYCRR §205.53 and Article 7 of the Domestic Relations Law. Court notifies petitioner in writing of any additional information required; failure to timely provide results in automatic dismissal.,,"[""case-management""]","[""22 NYCRR 205.53"", ""DRL Article 7""]",9,Orange,supreme,part_rules NY-SC-9JD-GROSSMAN-009,172,NY-SC-9JD-GROSSMAN,IX,Election Law Cases,Orders to Show Cause to validate or invalidate designating or nominating petitions will be made returnable no later than five (5) days after the last day to statutorily commence such proceedings. On or before the return date: (A) a written offer of proof in any matter alleging a question of residency of a candidate shall be filed with the court clerk and served on the opposing party; (B) specifications of objections or bills of particular not previously served and/or filed with the Board of Elections shall be filed and served; (C) a complete written offer of proof in all matters alleging fraud including identification of witnesses to be called.,,"[""case-management""]",[],9,Putnam,supreme,part_rules SALL-002,123,NY-SUR-9JD-SALL,II-A,Service of Process,"SCPA 307 permits service by personal delivery or by registered/certified/special mail. Court will not direct alternative service until demonstrated: diligent efforts made to serve by mail under SCPA 307(2), or four attempts at personal service on different days and times (including one Saturday) over a 2-week period. Affidavit or affirmation of service must be filed at least 2 days prior to return date of Citation per 22 NYCRR §207.7(c), clearly stating name, address, date served, and documents served.",,"[""case-management""]","[""SCPA 307"", ""22 NYCRR 207.7(c)""]",9,Westchester,supreme,part_rules SPOFFORD-011,114,NY-SC-9JD-SPOFFORD,SIJS-SURROGATE,SIJS Cases and Surrogate Cases,"SIJS applications for guardianship must include specific SIJS finding request in relief sought. OSC only when child is about to turn 21. For Surrogate's Court, counsel must be familiar with SCPA, EPTL, and 22 NYCRR §207. Forms available at nycourts.gov.",,"[""case-management""]","[""SCPA"", ""EPTL"", ""22 NYCRR 207""]",9,Putnam,supreme,part_rules