22 NYCRR Part 200 — Uniform Rules Courts Exercising Criminal Jurisdiction
Updated October 27, 2026
Statewide court type
State criminal proceedings only; section-specific court and case exceptions remain applicable.
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Section 200.3 Papers filed in a criminal court; form
In addition to complying with the applicable provisions of CPLR 2101, every paper filed in court, other than an exhibit or printed form, shall contain writing on one side only, and if typewritten, shall have at least double space between each line, except for quotations and the names and addresses of attorneys appearing in the action, and shall have at least one-inch margins.
State criminal proceedings only; section-specific court and case exceptions remain applicable.
Source page web_or_saved_captureSection 200.4 Submission of papers to judge of a criminal court
All papers for signature or consideration of the court shall be presented to the clerk of the trial court in the appropriate courtroom or clerk's office, except that where the clerk is unavailable or the judge so directs, papers may be submitted to the judge and a copy filed with the clerk at the first available opportunity. Where a court does not employ a clerk for at least part of every business day and where the clerk is unavailable on the day when it is necessary to submit papers timely, papers may be submitted by regular mail accompanied by an affidavit of service, or by facsimile or electronic mail and a copy filed with the clerk at the first available opportunity, and will be considered filed upon the date of mailing or when the papers are successfully delivered by facsimile or email. All papers for any judge that are filed in the clerk's office shall be promptly delivered to the judge by the clerk. The papers shall be clearly addressed to the judge for whom they are intended and prominently show the nature of the papers, the title and the identification number of the accusatory instrument or instruments by which defendant is charged, the name of the assigned judge, if any, the name of the attorney or party submitting them and the return date of any motion to which the papers refer.
State criminal proceedings only; section-specific court and case exceptions remain applicable.
Source page web_or_saved_captureSection 200.5 Appearance of counsel in criminal actions
Each attorney appearing in a criminal action is required to file a written notice of appearance on or before the time of the attorney's first appearance in court or not later than 10 days after appointment or retainer, whichever is sooner. The notice shall contain the attorney's name, office address and telephone number, the name of the person on whose behalf he or she is appearing, and the identification number of the accusatory instrument or instruments by which such person is charged.
State criminal proceedings only; section-specific court and case exceptions remain applicable.
Source page web_or_saved_captureSection 200.6 Engagement of counsel
No adjournment shall be granted on the ground of engagement of counsel except in accordance with Part 125 of the Rules of the Chief Administrator of the Courts (22 NYCRR Part 125).
State criminal proceedings only; section-specific court and case exceptions remain applicable.
Source page web_or_saved_captureSection 200.9-a Electronic Appearances
b. Hybrid proceeding shall mean a proceeding where an electronic appearance is utilized by one or more participants but the judge or at least one party or counsel is physically present in a physical courtroom.
State criminal proceedings only; section-specific court and case exceptions remain applicable.
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c. Virtual proceeding shall mean a proceeding where the judge and all parties, counsel, and participants appear by means of an electronic appearance in a virtual courtroom.
State criminal proceedings only; section-specific court and case exceptions remain applicable.
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d. Participant shall include, but not be limited to, any witness; treatment provider, administrator, staff, or counselor; or any other individual who may be called upon by the court or a party to provide the court with testimony or other information relevant to a proceeding.
State criminal proceedings only; section-specific court and case exceptions remain applicable.
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b. In accordance with CPL 182.20(1)(a) and (b), whenever the court considers, or either party requests, that an evidentiary hearing, plea or sentencing proceeding, or arraignment be conducted by means of a virtual or hybrid proceeding, the court shall inquire as to each party's consent to proceeding in the proposed manner prior to scheduling such a proceeding. The court shall confirm such consent on the record at the commencement of the virtual or hybrid proceeding. The determination of whether to consent to an electronic appearance for a defendant, who is represented by counsel shall be made by the defendant after an opportunity to consult with counsel rather than defense counsel and may be evidenced either by a statement by defense counsel, after determining the defendant's decision about whether or not to consent to an electronic court appearance, or a statement by the defendant. No negative inference shall be drawn nor negative consequence imposed based upon the determination to withhold consent to such an electronic appearance.
State criminal proceedings only; section-specific court and case exceptions remain applicable.
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c. In accordance with CPL 182.20(1)(c), at all other proceedings, including calendar calls, conferences, and arguments, but not including grand jury proceedings and trials, where any party is anticipated to appear or appears by means of an electronic appearance, the court shall ensure all parties are given an opportunity to raise any objections and argue why there is good cause not to permit an electronic appearance (i) at the time such a proceeding is scheduled, if done so on the record in open court, and (ii) at the start of such a proceeding. The court shall rule on any objections before ordering or continuing with the electronic appearance. No negative inference should be drawn nor negative consequence imposed based upon the determination to object to such an electronic appearance.
State criminal proceedings only; section-specific court and case exceptions remain applicable.
Source page web_or_saved_captureSection 200.9-a Electronic Appearances
a. At the time that any appearance subsequent to an initial arraignment is scheduled, the court shall note on the record and the calendar shall reflect whether the future appearance will be virtual. Whenever such a designation is altered off-calendar, especially where an appearance previously scheduled to be in-person is modified to be virtual, the court shall promptly update the court calendar appropriately. Except where there is good cause, changes to the format of an appearance should not be permitted less than two business-days before such appearance is scheduled.
State criminal proceedings only; section-specific court and case exceptions remain applicable.
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b. For all hybrid proceedings, all electronic appearances shall be projected in the physical courtroom in which the in-person portion of the proceeding is taking place in such a manner as to provide a reasonable opportunity for members of the public to view and hear the participants appearing electronically.
State criminal proceedings only; section-specific court and case exceptions remain applicable.
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c. For any virtual proceeding, the clerk of the court shall ensure that, upon any request received at least one business day prior to a virtual appearance, such proceeding shall be viewable in a courtroom or other designated public area or public areas of a courthouse for members of the public. For any request received the same day, including for an arraignment, the clerk shall notify the court and the parties that such a request has been made and make all reasonable efforts to provide public access.
State criminal proceedings only; section-specific court and case exceptions remain applicable.
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4. Arraignments: Any court, including a centralized arraignment part created in accordance with Judiciary Law § 212(1)(w), utilizing electronic appearances for arraignments on desk appearance tickets pursuant to CPL 182.20(1)(b)(ii) or for any arraignment pursuant to CPL 182.20(1)(b)(iv), must submit a plan to the appropriate administrative judge overseeing such court for approval. Such plans must provide for all defendants who, after consultation with their counsel, do not consent to the use of electronic appearances, to be arraigned while physically present before a judge without undue delay and without prejudice. Such a plan must include ensuring that there is an on-call judge and a back-up judge who will be available to preside over such arraignments in person at a designated location within a reasonable time from when a defendant is ready to be arraigned if they are being held in custody by law enforcement pending such arraignment. Prior to approval, a copy of such a plan shall be provided to the Office of Indigent Legal Services.
State criminal proceedings only; section-specific court and case exceptions remain applicable.
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5. The electronic audio-visual recording of any criminal proceeding in the local and superior criminal courts, including those that are fully virtual or hybrid, remains prohibited, except as authorized by the Chief Administrative Judge or their designee in accordance with Part 29 of the Rules of the Chief Judge and Part 131 of the Rules of the Chief Administrative Judge.
State criminal proceedings only; section-specific court and case exceptions remain applicable.
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