Neutral evaluation
When a person (or persons) not involved in the case hears written and verbal information, then considers each side's information and evidence and tells the parties the likely court outcomes in the case.
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New hire reporting
A program that makes all employers report newly hired employees to the State Directory of New Hires (SDNH) in their state. This information is given to the National Directory of New Hires (NDNH), and it is compared against child support order information in the Federal Case Registry (FCR) for possible wage garnishment to pay child support.
New York City Children's Service
The New York City child welfare agency that investigates reports of child abuse and neglect. It also ensures the safety and well-being of children.
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New York Division of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS)
The support agency that holds fingerprints and other arrest information in its database, called Computerized Criminal History (CCH).
New York State Child Abuse & Maltreatment Central Registry
A New York State agency responsible for keeping all reports of alleged child abuse and bad treatment.
No true bill
The decision by a grand jury to not indict a person.
Nolo contendere
Latin: "I do not wish to contend.” 1. No contest (argument). 2. A type of criminal court plea (response) that has the same effect as a guilty plea, but may not be understood as admitting guilt for any other purpose. For example, a person might plead nolo contendere and pay a fine or serve jail time, but if they are sued in a civil case later, the other side will still have to prove that the person is responsible.
Non-custodial parent (NCP)
The parent that does not live with the child and does not have primary care or control of a child.
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Non-marital child
Child born to parents who are not married.
Non-sequitur
Latin: “It does not follow.” A conclusion that does not follow or make sense because of what came before it.
Nonfeasance
Not doing an act that you have a legal duty to do.
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Nonpayment proceeding
A court case started by a landlord/owner to collect unpaid rent and if the rent is not paid to evict the tenant.
Notarize
To say that everything in a document is true by signing it in front of a notary public who also signs it.
Notary public
A person who can to take oaths, certify that certain documents are true, and take depositions (testimony outside of a courtroom).
Note of issue
A form filed with the court to tell the court that all documents are ready for the court’s review or that the case is ready for trial.
Notice
1. A written announcement or warning. 2. A legal paper telling the other side about something in a case.
Notice of appeal
A paper telling all parties and the higher court that one party wants the higher court to change the lower court’s decision.
Notice of claim
A paper to be filed with a city or city agency before a person can sue it. It must be filed within 90 days of the injury and explain the reason for the case.
Notice of entry of judgment
A paper by one side telling the other side about the Judge's decision in a case.
Notice of eviction
A paper from a sheriff, marshal or constable saying that an eviction will take place in a number of days.
Notice of motion
A paper telling the court and the other side when a motion will be heard. It says what is being asked for and why.
Notice of petition
A paper telling the other side when and where the court will hear a case. It is served with a petition.
Nullity
A marriage that is understood to be void either by law or by court order. For example, a marriage between a brother and a sister is a nullity by law.
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Nunc pro tunc
Latin for "now for then." A nunc pro tunc order allows something that happened on one date to be counted as having happened on an earlier date.
NYSCEF
1. New York State Courts Electronic Filing. 2. The computer program that allows the filing of delivery of legal papers over the internet in some counties, courts and case types. Visit: www.nycourts.gov/efile-unrepresented.