(a) Each Town and Village Justice Court shall maintain:
(1) case files containing all papers filed, orders issued, any minutes or notes made by the court of proceedings or testimony, and a copy of any original documents or papers forwarded to another court or agency;
(2) an index of cases with a unique number assigned to each case when filed; and
(3) a cashbook which shall chronologically itemize all receipts and disbursements.
(b) In each civil case the following case history shall also be maintained:
(1) the names and addresses of all parties;
(2) the name of the justice presiding;
(3) the name and location of the court;
(4) the dates pleadings were served;
(5) the names and addresses of attorneys;
(6) the date of first appearance, all adjournments and by whom requested;
(7) whether a jury was demanded and by whom;
(8) the names and addresses of all witnesses sworn;
(9) all fees collected by, and other funds deposited with, the court;
(10) the disposition of the case, including the amount of a money judgment and any costs; and
(11) whether any transcripts of judgment were issued.
(c) A model recordkeeping system which complies with the requirements of this Part will be prepared and distributed by the Office of Court Administration.
Historical Note
Sec. filed Jan. 9, 1986 eff. Jan. 6, 1986.