Bill > S00887

This bill amends the Surrogate's Court Procedure Act to establish specific circumstances under which a Surrogate Court clerk or chief clerk can refuse to accept legal documents for filing. The bill outlines five specific scenarios where filing can be refused, including papers without a file number, papers with incomplete captions, documents filed in the wrong court, papers not signed according to administrative rules, and electronic filing violations. Additionally, the bill requires clerks to ensure that applicable statutory fees are paid or that a court order waiving such fees exists before accepting a document for filing. When refusing to accept a document, the clerk must use a stamp indicating the date of refusal and provide a written explanation for the rejection. These provisions aim to standardize and clarify the document filing process in Surrogate's Court, ensuring that submitted papers meet certain procedural and administrative standards before being officially accepted by the court.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S887