page version of this information is available at the courthouses. The maximum you can sue for Is $5000. You must be a individual at least 18 years old, or an association, or municpal corporation, to file a Small Claim in Suffolk District Court. On the form, request Day Court or Night Court.
How do I start my Small Claims or Commercial Small Claims case? You or someone else may start your case by filling out a Complaint Form (DC-283). The Complaint Form describes your claim to the Court. You may file by mail or you may file in person at one of the District Court courthouses.
Conclusion: Going to small claims court may be worth it for $500, but it will determine how you weigh your costs versus benefits. At a minimum, it is worth it to send a demand letter.
For state and local prison records, contact the state's department of corrections.
If you would like to locate an individual, you can call the Records Division. For inquiries regarding the House of Correction call (617) 635-1000 x2017 and for information about an individual at the Jail call (617) 635-1100 x3005.
You can find out if an incarcerated person is in a New York State facility by using the New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision (DOCCS) Incarcerated Person Locator. You can also call DOCCS for further assistance.
Legal Examples: A Show Cause Order is issued to a party who has allegedly violated a court order. The individual must appear in court to explain why they should not be held in contempt for failing to comply with the original order, such as not paying court-ordered child support.
An order to show cause (O.S.C.), is a court order or the demand of a judge requiring a party to justify or explain why the court should or should not grant a motion or a relief. For example, if a party requests a restraining order from a judge, the judge may need more information.
MOTIONS/ORDERS TO SHOW CAUSE The Notice of Motion, affirmations, affidavits and exhibits must be filed as SEPARATE documents. A proposed Order To Show Cause is filed in the same manner as a Notice of Motion using document type ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE (PROPOSED) in place of the Notice of Motion.
On the next court date, there will be a hearing to determine if you have indeed violated a previous written order of the court. If you are unable to show the Court that you have not violated the Order, then you will most likely be held in Contempt of Court.