New York Request for Judicial Intervention (NY RJ) is a process used to initiate a civil action in the New York State Supreme Court. The RJ is a document filed by a plaintiff, or a person initiating the action, to inform the court of the case and request that the court intervene and issue an order to the defendant, or the person being sued. It serves to officially initiate the legal process and provide the court with the information necessary to schedule a hearing. The two types of New York Request for Judicial Intervention are a General RJ and an Expedited RJ. A General RJ is used for all civil actions and requires the plaintiff to provide detailed information about the case, including the names of the parties, the proposed venue, the cause of action, and the relief sought. An Expedited RJ is used for specific types of actions, such as foreclosure and eviction proceedings, and requires the plaintiff to provide less information than a General RJ.