New York State Magistrates Association The New York State Magistrates Association Developing better methods and desirable improvements in the administration of the magistrates courts. Announcements NYSMA 2025 Conference Save the Date Oath of Office Form Important Links Town Village Court Brochure 2024Legislative Agenda NYSMA Membership Application SMA Store Magills Manuals Order Form Small Claims Handbook Justice Court Manual Court Clerk Operations Manual Campaign Ethics Handbook Presidents Message Mission Statement The New York State Magistrates Association exists to develop better methods and desirable improvements in the administration of the magistrates courts to promote education and interchange of ideas and experiences of magistrates to that end and to promote appropriate legislation for these purposes. Passing of the Gavel . .