New York Laws
Article 21 - Papers
R2102 - Filing of Papers.

(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.