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Prepare for a court appearance

Organize the exact notice, appearance method, documents, access needs and questions you still need to confirm. Nothing entered here is uploaded, transmitted or saved by this tool.

Appearance details

Case or appearance labelWhere did the appearance information come from?Appearance methodDate shown or confirmedTime shown or confirmedCourt, courthouse, part, room, link or call-in details I checked the complete current notice or instruction. I confirmed which papers, copies, identification, evidence or other items the court or my lawyer expects. I confirmed when and where to check in, or how to join the virtual or telephone appearance. For a virtual appearance, I tested the device, connection, audio and video using the court’s instructions. I may need an interpreter, accessibility accommodation, safety arrangement or separate waiting area that is not yet confirmed.Questions to confirm before the appearance

Prepared checklist

Complete the fields to prepare a local court-appearance checklist.

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Important limits: This tool does not confirm that an appearance is scheduled, calculate a deadline, request an adjournment, contact the court, submit evidence, file papers, provide legal advice, or authorize virtual participation. Follow the exact court notice, judge or part instructions, and qualified professional guidance.

Stop and verify before relying on this checklist when

The complete current notice or source is unclear.
The date, time, courthouse, courtroom, link, call-in method or check-in instructions are incomplete.
The documents, identification, copies, evidence or witnesses expected are not confirmed.
An interpreter, accessibility accommodation or safety arrangement is needed but not confirmed.
A virtual appearance has not been authorized or the required technology has not been tested.

New York Courts: Going to the Hearing
New York Courts: Online Court Services
New York Courts: NY-VCAP