N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. tit. 22, § 141.1
(b) For purposes of this rule and its application to an IDV part established in a county, an IDV-eligible case shall refer to both of the following when they are simultaneously pending in the county: a domestic violence case commenced in a criminal court and a case commenced in Supreme or Family Court that involves a party or witness in the domestic violence case. If so provided by the administrative order promulgated pursuant to section 141.2 of this Part for such county, an IDV-eligible case also shall refer to each of the following: