If you or the other side want to ask the court to do something in a case, you must ask in written court papers called a Motion or an Order to Show Cause. The order must be entered and filed with the Clerk of the Court (CPLR 2220). 2.You have to tell your credit or debit card company about any error you're disputing within 60 days of when the first statement with the charge was sent to you. You can find out bail or bond amounts for a specific incarcerated person and learn how to pay bail. We accept Visa, MasterCard, and Discover cards. Garnish the employer or bank account of the defendant in order to seize the defendant's wages or bank deposits. All new civil and criminal cases filed in this Court after December 2, 2003 are ECF cases. (b) Submission of papers to judge. All forms on this page will open in a new window. This guide provides general information for New Yorkers who are facing debt collection lawsuits in the New York City civil courts.