A New York Civil Order To Show Cause is a document issued by a court in New York State to compel a person or entity to appear before the Court and explain why a certain action should not be taken. It is a court order that requires a person or entity to appear in court and explain why they should not be held in contempt for failing to comply with a court order or judgment. The Order To Show Cause is usually issued when a party is in violation of a court order or judgment, or to compel a person or entity to appear before the court and explain why they should not be held in contempt for failing to comply with a court order. There are two types of New York Civil Order To Show Cause: an Order to Show Cause in Aid of Execution and an Order to Show Cause in Aid of Judgment. An Order to Show Cause in Aid of Execution is used to compel a person or entity to appear before the court and explain why a judgment or court order should not be enforced. An Order to Show Cause in Aid of Judgment is used to compel a person or entity to appear before the court and explain why they should not be held in contempt for failing to comply with a court order or judgment.