New York Instructions are legal documents that provide guidance to the public on how to comply with the laws of New York State. They are issued by the Office of Court Administration and are designed to clarify the requirements of the law and provide step-by-step instructions for filing legal documents, completing a court action, or obtaining a service. There are two main types of New York Instructions: General Instructions and Program Instructions. General Instructions are written for a broad audience and provide general information on how to comply with the laws of New York State. Program Instructions are tailored to specific programs or areas of law and provide more detailed information on how to comply with the relevant laws.