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Important: Even if courts are closed, you can still file for a protection order and other emergency relief. See our FAQ on Courts and COVID-19.
The statutes below are current through L.2019, chapter 758 & L.2020, chapters 1 to 56, 58 to 88. Please check to make sure there have been no changes since this time. You will find these and additional statutes online at the NY state government website.
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