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# Amanda B. Brady

Orange County Supreme Court · Supreme Court Justice

## Profile

- Court: Orange County Supreme Court
- State: New York
- Role: Supreme Court Justice
- Service status: active
- Last verified: 2026-07-26

## Summary

Official statewide and applicable court procedural guidance applies to this judge.

## Biography

### Professional career

- Judge, Family Court, Orange County, Elected 2026 to 2036
- Principal Court Attorney to Family and Acting Supreme Court Judge, Orange County, 2015-2025
- Principal Court Attorney to Surrogate and Acting Supreme Court Judge, Orange County, 2009-2015
- Private Practice, Jacobowitz & Gubits, LLP, 2002-2008
- Attorney, City of New York, Office of Labor Relations 2000

### Education

- Fordham University Law School — J.D. (2000)
- Villanova University — B.S. (1997)

### Additional information

- Acting Judge, Village of Goshen, Appointed 2022-2025
- Judge, Town of Goshen, Elected, 2022-2025
- Attorney, Architect of the Capitol, Washington D.C. 2001
- Active in local community events and is a lifelong Republican
- Judge Brady serves in the Orange County Family Court (9th Judicial District), located at 285 Main Street, Goshen, NY 10924.
- Judge Brady has handled over 13,000 family court cases in nearly two decades.
- Judge in the Supreme Court of Orange County, New York, presiding over family law cases such as custody, visitation, abuse/neglect, guardianship, adoption, and juvenile delinquency
- Judge Brady has been a resident of Orange County for over 20 years, with her family based in Goshen.

## Before you appear

- Read the judge-specific standing order first when one is listed.
- Check the docket and case orders for requirements that supersede broader guidance.
- Confirm current remote-access and courtroom technology arrangements before the proceeding.

## Courtroom Rules

### recording and photography

Scope: statewide

New York statewide rules require permission before photographing, filming, videotaping, audiotaping, broadcasting, or telecasting in court facilities, including courtrooms.

Evidence excerpt: Taking photographs, films or videotapes, or audiotaping, broadcasting or telecasting, in a courthouse including any courtroom, office or hallway thereof, at any time or on any occasion, whether or not the court is in session, is forbidden, unless permission of the Chief Administrator of the Courts or a designee of the Chief Administrator is first obtained

[Part 29: Electronic Recording and Audio-Visual Coverage in Court Facilities and of Court Proceedings](https://www.nycourts.gov/rules/part-29-electronic-recording-and-audio-visual-coverage-court-facilities-and-court-proceedings?from_node=15921&topic=386&wrapped=true)
Source checked: 2026-07-26

### evidence presentation control

Scope: statewide

The official Guide to New York Evidence identifies court control over presentation of evidence as a statewide evidence topic; counsel should expect the assigned judge to control the mode and order of proof.

Evidence excerpt: 1.07. COURT CONTROL OVER PRESENTATION OF EVIDENCE

[Guide to New York Evidence: Article 1, General Provisions and Court's Role](https://www.nycourts.gov/judges/evidence/1-GENERAL/1-generalprovisions.shtml)
Source checked: 2026-07-26

### trial exhibit books

Scope: statewide

In New York Supreme Court and County Court civil cases, the court may require indexed trial exhibit binders, notebooks, or electronic equivalents for the court, counsel, and witnesses.

Evidence excerpt: The court may direct that on the first day of trial or at such other time as the court may set, counsel shall submit an indexed binder or notebook, or the electronic equivalent, of trial exhibits for the court's use.

[Part 202: Uniform Civil Rules for the Supreme Court and the County Court](https://www.nycourts.gov/rules/part-202-uniform-civil-rules-supreme-court-and-county-court)
Source checked: 2026-07-26

### exhibit marking

Scope: statewide

Civil trial counsel in New York Supreme Court and County Court must confer before trial and attempt to agree on exhibits to be offered without objection, unless the court directs otherwise.

Evidence excerpt: Counsel for the parties shall consult prior to trial and shall in good faith attempt to agree upon the exhibits that will be offered into evidence without objection.

[Part 202: Uniform Civil Rules for the Supreme Court and the County Court](https://www.nycourts.gov/rules/part-202-uniform-civil-rules-supreme-court-and-county-court)
Source checked: 2026-07-26

### virtual evidence courtroom

Scope: statewide

For Commercial Division matters, New York rules encourage Virtual Evidence Courtrooms for managing and presenting trial evidence after authorization by request or court direction.

Evidence excerpt: Virtual Evidence Courtrooms (VECs) may be used to facilitate real-time access to trial exhibits and other relevant documents.

[Part 202.70 Commercial Division Rules: Virtual Evidence Courtrooms and Trial Exhibits](https://www.nycourts.gov/rules/part-202-uniform-civil-rules-supreme-court-and-county-court)
Source checked: 2026-07-26

### electronic appearances

Scope: statewide

For New York criminal proceedings, virtual and hybrid appearances are governed by Part 200 consent, objection, public-access, and calendar-update requirements.

Evidence excerpt: 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.

[Part 200: Uniform Rules for Courts Exercising Criminal Jurisdiction](https://www.nycourts.gov/rules/part-200-uniform-rules-courts-exercising-criminal-jurisdiction)
Source checked: 2026-07-26


## Sources

- [Official profile](https://iapps.courts.state.ny.us/judicialdirectory/Bio?judge_id=mkfqn57E_PLUS_867SG2g3mEqZw%3D%3D)
- [Official roster](https://iapps.courts.state.ny.us/judicialdirectory/Bio?judge_id=mkfqn57E_PLUS_867SG2g3mEqZw%3D%3D)
- [New York State Unified Court System Judicial Directory official judicial roster](https://iapps.courts.state.ny.us/judicialdirectory/Bio?judge_id=mkfqn57E_PLUS_867SG2g3mEqZw%3D%3D)
- [Part 29: Electronic Recording and Audio-Visual Coverage in Court Facilities and of Court Proceedings](https://www.nycourts.gov/rules/part-29-electronic-recording-and-audio-visual-coverage-court-facilities-and-court-proceedings?from_node=15921&topic=386&wrapped=true)
- [Guide to New York Evidence: Article 1, General Provisions and Court's Role](https://www.nycourts.gov/judges/evidence/1-GENERAL/1-generalprovisions.shtml)
- [Part 202: Uniform Civil Rules for the Supreme Court and the County Court](https://www.nycourts.gov/rules/part-202-uniform-civil-rules-supreme-court-and-county-court)
- [Part 202.70 Commercial Division Rules: Virtual Evidence Courtrooms and Trial Exhibits](https://www.nycourts.gov/rules/part-202-uniform-civil-rules-supreme-court-and-county-court)
- [Part 200: Uniform Rules for Courts Exercising Criminal Jurisdiction](https://www.nycourts.gov/rules/part-200-uniform-rules-courts-exercising-criminal-jurisdiction)
- [Judicial Directory: Hon. Amanda B. Brady](https://iapps.courts.state.ny.us/judicialdirectory/Bio?judge_id=mkfqn57E_PLUS_867SG2g3mEqZw%3D%3D)

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## Published courtroom rules

### Judge and named-part rules

#### Communications with chambers

1. When using e-mail to send papers to the Court, all petitions and motions should be e-mailed to virtualorangefamilycourt@nycourts.gov.

See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding.

[Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/courts/9jd/PartRules/PR_ABBrady.pdf) · Source page 1 · Collected 2026-10-27

#### Communications with chambers

Proposed Orders and letters to Chambers should be e-mailed directly to the Part using the email above ( 9JD-JudgeBrady@nycourts.gov ) .

See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding.

[Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/courts/9jd/PartRules/PR_ABBrady.pdf) · Source page 1 · Collected 2026-10-27

#### Communications with chambers

2. All retained counsel shall file a Notice of Appearance with the Part Clerk on or before the attorney’s first appearance. The Notice of Appearance shall include the attorney’s name, firm, e-mail address, mailing address, telephone and fax numbers, as well as the party represented.

See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding.

[Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/courts/9jd/PartRules/PR_ABBrady.pdf) · Source page 1 · Collected 2026-10-27

#### Communications with chambers

3. All communication with the Court shall be via written communication, either e-mail, letter or fax. Phone contact is discouraged as Chambers is not permitted to have ex-parte conversations with counsel or litigants. E-mail is the preferred method of communication to the Court staff. Any e-mails sent to the Court, other than providing contact information or confirming an appearance date/time, must also be copied to all other parties.

See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding.

[Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/courts/9jd/PartRules/PR_ABBrady.pdf) · Source page 1 · Collected 2026-10-27

#### Communications with chambers

Correspondence between counsel and/or self-represented litigants shall not be copied to the Court unless there is a judicial reason for such transmittal. Ex-parte communication will not be read or otherwise addressed. All emails sent to Chambers should be sent to 9JD-JudgeBrady@nycourts.gov.

See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding.

[Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/courts/9jd/PartRules/PR_ABBrady.pdf) · Source page 1 · Collected 2026-10-27

#### Communications with chambers

5. All Court appearances are IN PERSON. It is a privilege to appear virtually. In very limited circumstances, the Court will allow a virtual appearance upon request, with said request being made in writing at least 48 hours prior to the scheduled Court appearance and copied to all parties. For parties who are represented by an attorney, all requests for virtual appearances must come through counsel. Represented litigants are discouraged from contacting Chambers directly. If the request for virtual appearance is approved, the virtual link will be sent to counsel, and it is then counsel’s responsibility to forward the link to their client. Virtual appearances are NOT permitted for hearings or trials.

See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding.

[Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/courts/9jd/PartRules/PR_ABBrady.pdf) · Source page 1 · Collected 2026-10-27

#### Remote appearances

Participants should not be attending virtual proceedings from a public place, while driving in their vehicle or while caring for young children in the room.

See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding.

[Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/courts/9jd/PartRules/PR_ABBrady.pdf) · Source page 2 · Collected 2026-10-27

#### Adjournments

1. The Court Attorney should not be contacted for any inquiries regarding adjournment requests, virtual appearance requests or updates on the status of Orders, reports, or for any legal advice. E-mail correspondence with the Court Attorney ( gcraver@nycourts.gov ) is encouraged for assistance with settlement negotiations, with all interested parties being copied on any e-mails.

See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding.

[Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/courts/9jd/PartRules/PR_ABBrady.pdf) · Source page 2 · Collected 2026-10-27

#### Conferences and appearances

2. The Court Attorney is available to assist parties with reaching settlements, both before trial or on trial dates in person. If any parties are appearing pro se, they must consent to a conference. The Court Attorney will not meet with only attorneys if there are any unrepresented litigants.

See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding.

[Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/courts/9jd/PartRules/PR_ABBrady.pdf) · Source page 2 · Collected 2026-10-27

#### Communications with chambers

3. All email correspondence with the Court Attorney shall be copied to all other parties. E-mails are treated as correspondences and will be scanned into the respective Court files where appropriate.

See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding.

[Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/courts/9jd/PartRules/PR_ABBrady.pdf) · Source page 2 · Collected 2026-10-27

#### Adjournments

1. Due to the Court’s busy schedule, adjournment requests are not encouraged and should only be made if absolutely necessary. DO NOT CALL Chambers for adjournment requests. Adjournment requests MUST be submitted in writing.

See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding.

[Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/courts/9jd/PartRules/PR_ABBrady.pdf) · Source page 2 · Collected 2026-10-27

#### Adjournments

Email all such requests to: 9JD-JudgeBrady@nycourts.gov All requests for adjournments shall be made no less than 48 hours prior to the scheduled appearance and MUST be made directly to Chambers, in writing (email and fax are acceptable) and copied to all parties, including pro se litigants and the Attorney(s) for the Child(ren).

See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding.

[Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/courts/9jd/PartRules/PR_ABBrady.pdf) · Source page 2 · Collected 2026-10-27

#### Adjournments

2. All adjournment requests due to attorney engagement in another Court must be made pursuant to 22 NYCRR §125.1 and must include a signed Affirmation of Actual Engagement.

See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding.

[Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/courts/9jd/PartRules/PR_ABBrady.pdf) · Source page 2 · Collected 2026-10-27

#### Adjournments

3. All adjournment requests for medical reasons MUST be accompanied by a doctor’s note.

See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding.

[Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/courts/9jd/PartRules/PR_ABBrady.pdf) · Source page 2 · Collected 2026-10-27

#### Adjournments

4. All adjournments MUST be approved by the Court, even where all parties have consented.

See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding.

[Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/courts/9jd/PartRules/PR_ABBrady.pdf) · Source page 2 · Collected 2026-10-27

#### Adjournments

5. If an adjournment is granted, the requesting party will be notified by the Court and will be required to notify all parties, including pro se litigants and the Attorney(s) for the Child(ren), of the new date and time and provide proof of notification to the Court.

See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding.

[Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/courts/9jd/PartRules/PR_ABBrady.pdf) · Source page 2 · Collected 2026-10-27

#### Communications with chambers

1. All petitions, Orders to Show Cause and motions must be filed with the Clerk’s office, either by a hard paper copy, or electronically through virtualorangefamilycourt@nycourts.gov . There is no need to copy Chambers on these initial filings.

See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding.

[Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/courts/9jd/PartRules/PR_ABBrady.pdf) · Source page 3 · Collected 2026-10-27

#### Motion practice

3. There shall be strict compliance with the CPLR in filing motions. A Notice of Motion and Affidavit of Service shall be filed with all motion papers.

See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding.

[Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/courts/9jd/PartRules/PR_ABBrady.pdf) · Source page 3 · Collected 2026-10-27

#### Motion practice

4. Appearances are generally not required on a motion return date. If a party is requesting an appearance for the purpose of oral arguments, such request shall be clearly noted in the Notice of Motion and will be granted at the Court’s discretion. If the Court, after receipt and review of a motion, believes appearances are necessary, the parties will be notified of the appearance date and time.

See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding.

[Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/courts/9jd/PartRules/PR_ABBrady.pdf) · Source page 3 · Collected 2026-10-27

#### Filing and working copies

5. For all issues not specified herein, the parties shall follow the statutory procedures specified by the Family Court Act and/or the CPLR. All general filing questions shall be directed to the Family Court Clerk’s Office at 845-476-3520.

See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding.

[Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/courts/9jd/PartRules/PR_ABBrady.pdf) · Source page 3 · Collected 2026-10-27

#### Adjournments

1. Requests for mental health evaluations, forensic evaluations, or any other testing/evaluation should be made at the preliminary appearance or the first appearance with counsel. Additionally, issues regarding the payment for such evaluations shall be addressed at that time. If counsel is retained after the first appearance and seeks an evaluation of any kind, they must request it immediately. Trial dates will NOT be adjourned due to the parties’ failure to request such evaluations.

See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding.

[Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/courts/9jd/PartRules/PR_ABBrady.pdf) · Source page 3 · Collected 2026-10-27

#### Communications with chambers

3. Attorney’s shall not communicate with evaluators outside of communications related to scheduling or other administrative functions.

See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding.

[Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/courts/9jd/PartRules/PR_ABBrady.pdf) · Source page 3 · Collected 2026-10-27

#### Trial exhibits and witnesses

5. Mental health / forensic reports will only be admitted into evidence at trial upon consent of all parties, including the Attorney(s) for the Child(ren). Absent consent, a party seeking to admit the report into evidence must do so by subpoena and calling the evaluator/author of the report as a witness at trial, subject to cross examination.

See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding.

[Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/courts/9jd/PartRules/PR_ABBrady.pdf) · Source page 3 · Collected 2026-10-27

#### Conferences and appearances

1. Trial dates should be viewed by litigants and counsel as firm dates. Litigants and counsel are strongly encouraged to engage in meaningful settlement negotiations prior to the trial date. Settlement assistance will be provided by the Court Attorney upon request, as set forth above.

See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding.

[Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/courts/9jd/PartRules/PR_ABBrady.pdf) · Source page 4 · Collected 2026-10-27

#### Conferences and appearances

2. If a matter is settled prior to trial, a proposed Order on Consent may be filed with the Court prior to the trial date. All attorneys and parties, including the attorney for the child(ren), must sign the Order acknowledging their consent. Absent such filing, appearances will be necessary on the trial date.

See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding.

[Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/courts/9jd/PartRules/PR_ABBrady.pdf) · Source page 4 · Collected 2026-10-27

#### Trial exhibits and witnesses

3. On the scheduled trial date, litigants and counsel must be prepared to proceed to trial and must be prepared to continue day-to-day until the proceeding is concluded. The Court will endeavor to complete trials within 2 weeks of commencement.

See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding.

[Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/courts/9jd/PartRules/PR_ABBrady.pdf) · Source page 4 · Collected 2026-10-27

#### Trial exhibits and witnesses

Witness lists are not required to be submitted to the Court, but counsel/litigants are strongly encouraged to exchange potential witness lists with opposing counsel to assist in trial preparation and scheduling issues. Witnesses should be subpoenaed and must be available on the trial date.

See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding.

[Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/courts/9jd/PartRules/PR_ABBrady.pdf) · Source page 4 · Collected 2026-10-27

#### Trial exhibits and witnesses

Professional witnesses [doctors, nurses, case workers, counselors, police officers, teachers, etc..] may be permitted to testify out of order to accommodate their employment schedules upon consent, which shall not be unreasonably withheld.

See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding.

[Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/courts/9jd/PartRules/PR_ABBrady.pdf) · Source page 4 · Collected 2026-10-27

#### Adjournments

Last minute claims that a witness is unavailable will not be acceptable, nor will adjournments of trials be given due to witness unavailability, except for in unanticipated and exigent circumstances.

See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding.

[Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/courts/9jd/PartRules/PR_ABBrady.pdf) · Source page 4 · Collected 2026-10-27

#### Communications with chambers

The Court does not accept any exhibits submitted via electronic communication. All exhibits must be in hard copy format. Any video/audio shall be on a USB flash drive if submitted as evidence. Absolutely NO exhibits shall be uploaded to NYSCEF.

See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding.

[Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/courts/9jd/PartRules/PR_ABBrady.pdf) · Source page 4 · Collected 2026-10-27

#### Communications with chambers

Counsel are encouraged to exchange all proposed exhibits prior to trial. All proposed exhibits are still subject to challenges as to admissibility and will only be admitted in compliance with relevant evidentiary laws. Any photographs, text messages, e-mails, social media posts and other electronic communication sought to be introduced on a party’s direct case must be exchanged with all other parties at least 10 days prior to trial or they will not be admitted into evidence on that party’s direct case except for good cause shown.

See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding.

[Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/courts/9jd/PartRules/PR_ABBrady.pdf) · Source page 4 · Collected 2026-10-27

#### Filing and working copies

5. The filing of a new docket prior to a scheduled trial date does NOT automatically stay the commencement of the trial. Counsel and parties shall be prepared to proceed with any scheduled trial.

See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding.

[Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/courts/9jd/PartRules/PR_ABBrady.pdf) · Source page 4 · Collected 2026-10-27

#### Trial exhibits and witnesses

2. Subpoena Duces Tecum will only be signed by the Judge in instances where the documents sought are intended to be introduced as evidence, with proper notice being given to all counsel and/or pro se litigants.

See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding.

[Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/courts/9jd/PartRules/PR_ABBrady.pdf) · Source page 5 · Collected 2026-10-27

#### Trial exhibits and witnesses

3. Subpoena Duces Tecum shall be made returnable to the Clerk of the Court at 9:15 a.m., at least three days prior to the beginning of any trial or hearing. Counsel and pro se litigants will be permitted to inspect the subpoenaed material upon request.

See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding.

[Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/courts/9jd/PartRules/PR_ABBrady.pdf) · Source page 5 · Collected 2026-10-27

#### Trial exhibits and witnesses

5. All requested “So Ordered” Subpoenas Duces Tecum shall be provided to the Court at least 30 days prior to the trial date.

See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding.

[Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/courts/9jd/PartRules/PR_ABBrady.pdf) · Source page 5 · Collected 2026-10-27

#### Conferences and appearances

1. The Part Clerk will provide counsel with a date for submission of the proposed Order. Generally speaking, all orders shall be submitted within three weeks unless otherwise directed. If the proposed Order cannot be timely submitted, please notify the Court so that a new date can be provided. Failure to timely submit Orders may lead to an ordered appearance before the Court and/or possible sanctions.

See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding.

[Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/courts/9jd/PartRules/PR_ABBrady.pdf) · Source page 5 · Collected 2026-10-27

#### Communications with chambers

2. Proposed Orders can be submitted electronically, directly to Chambers via email, 9JD-JudgeBrady@nycourts.gov , with all parties being copied on such e-mail transmission. Signed and entered Orders will be e-mailed back to the parties if they are received electronically.

See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding.

[Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/courts/9jd/PartRules/PR_ABBrady.pdf) · Source page 5 · Collected 2026-10-27

#### Courtroom conduct and technology

All Proposed Orders that are submitted by hard copy must include a self-addressed, stamped envelope if counsel would like to receive a returned hard copy of the Order. The Court will not mail any signed Orders if a self-addressed, stamped envelope is not provided.

See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding.

[Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/courts/9jd/PartRules/PR_ABBrady.pdf) · Source page 5 · Collected 2026-10-27

#### Courtroom conduct and technology

3. All Counter-Proposed Orders shall be accompanied by a cover letter detailing the proposed changes. The Court staff will make every effort to review the Court notes and the audio recording of a proceeding where the parties disagree over the language in a proposed Order.

See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding.

[Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/courts/9jd/PartRules/PR_ABBrady.pdf) · Source page 5 · Collected 2026-10-27

#### Conferences and appearances

4. All Orders, including counter-proposed Orders, submitted for signature on notice must contain an affidavit of service of same and Notice of Settlement for a date designated in accordance with 22 NYCRR 202.48. If notice of settlement has been waived, please provide proof of same and copy all parties.

See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding.

[Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/courts/9jd/PartRules/PR_ABBrady.pdf) · Source page 5 · Collected 2026-10-27

#### Conferences and appearances

5. All requests for corrected Orders must be accompanied by a letter detailing the need for the correction and be submitted on notice, with affidavit of service and notice of settlement upon all counsel and/or pro se litigants. If a proposed corrected Order is submitted, please title the Order as a ‘Corrected’ Order and at the end of the Order, indicate what the correction is, for example “This Order is being corrected to reflect the correct birth date of the minor child”.

See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding.

[Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/courts/9jd/PartRules/PR_ABBrady.pdf) · Source page 5 · Collected 2026-10-27

#### Filing and working copies

1. Adoption and Guardianship forms of the Family Court shall be the official forms of the Court and shall be the ONLY forms accepted for filing.

See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding.

[Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/courts/9jd/PartRules/PR_ABBrady.pdf) · Source page 6 · Collected 2026-10-27

#### Filing and working copies

2. All adoption and guardianship petitions shall be filed directly with the Family Court Clerk’s Office and shall be fully submitted in compliance with the Uniform Rules of the Court §205.53 and Article 7 of the Domestic Relations Law.

See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding.

[Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/courts/9jd/PartRules/PR_ABBrady.pdf) · Source page 6 · Collected 2026-10-27

#### Filing and working copies

4. Upon receipt and review of any Adoption or Guardianship petition, the Court will review the submission and notify petition, in writing, of any additional information that is required to process the petition. Failure to provide such information in a timely manner will result in automatic dismissal of the proceeding and require the petitioner to re-file a proper application.

See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding.

[Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/courts/9jd/PartRules/PR_ABBrady.pdf) · Source page 6 · Collected 2026-10-27

#### Communications with chambers

5. Please do not call the Judge’s Chambers or Court Attorney for instructions on how to file adoptions and guardianships [or any other proceeding]. Self-represented individuals are encouraged to seek legal advice; counsel are encouraged to consult with colleagues.

See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding.

[Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/courts/9jd/PartRules/PR_ABBrady.pdf) · Source page 6 · Collected 2026-10-27

### Shared court rules

- [22 NYCRR Part 200 — Uniform Rules Courts Exercising Criminal Jurisdiction](https://knowjudges.com/courtroom-rules/ny-shared-set-5e0f997e8c334d15fbc4) — State criminal proceedings only; section-specific court and case exceptions remain applicable. [Official source](https://www.nycourts.gov/rules/part-200-uniform-rules-courts-exercising-criminal-jurisdiction). Collected 2026-10-27.
- [22 NYCRR Part 202 — Uniform Civil Rules Supreme Court And County Court](https://knowjudges.com/courtroom-rules/ny-shared-set-bf1c7eb9020e52eed65d) — Civil actions and proceedings only; section-specific and specialized-part restrictions remain applicable. [Official source](https://www.nycourts.gov/rules/part-202-uniform-civil-rules-supreme-court-and-county-court). Collected 2026-10-27.
- [Part 29: Electronic Recording and Audio-Visual Coverage in Court Facilities and of Court Proceedings](https://knowjudges.com/courtroom-rules/national-shared-set-99a7824bb8e009643f842c03) — Scope is limited to the court class in the source claim.  Shared court context only; case-type restrictions, exceptions, later amendments and case orders apply. This is not a personal preference or a complete rules inventory. [Official source](https://www.nycourts.gov/rules/part-29-electronic-recording-and-audio-visual-coverage-court-facilities-and-court-proceedings?from_node=15921&topic=386&wrapped=true). Collected 2026-07-26.
- [Part 29: Electronic Recording and Audio-Visual Coverage in Court Facilities and of Court Proceedings](https://knowjudges.com/courtroom-rules/national-shared-set-34fe480ab82f22fa3c31d257) — Scope is limited to the court class in the source claim.  Shared court context only; case-type restrictions, exceptions, later amendments and case orders apply. This is not a personal preference or a complete rules inventory. [Official source](https://www.nycourts.gov/rules/part-29-electronic-recording-and-audio-visual-coverage-court-facilities-and-court-proceedings?from_node=15921&topic=386&wrapped=true). Collected 2026-07-26.