N.Y. Civil Practice Law & Rules § 2102: Filing of papers

Rule 2102. Filing of papers. (a) Except where otherwise prescribed by

law or order of court, papers required to be filed shall be filed with

the clerk of the court in which the action is triable. In an action or

proceeding in supreme or county court and in a proceeding not brought in

a court, papers required to be filed shall be filed with the clerk of

the county in which the proceeding is brought.

(b) A paper filed in accordance with the rules of the chief

administrator or any local rule or practice established by the court

shall be deemed filed. Where such rules or practice allow for the filing

of a paper other than at the office of the clerk of the court, such

paper shall be transmitted to the clerk of the court.

(c) A clerk shall not refuse to accept for filing any paper presented

for that purpose except where specifically directed to do so by statute

or rules promulgated by the chief administrator of the courts, or order

of the court.