--- title: "Anna Culley | KnowJudges" canonical: "https://knowjudges.com/kyj/judge/anna-culley" page_type: "judge_profile" updated: "2026-10-09" --- # Anna Culley Queens County Supreme Court, Civil Term · Supreme Court Justice, Queens County Civil Term, IAS Part 27 ## Profile - Court: Queens County Supreme Court, Civil Term - State: New York - Role: Supreme Court Justice, Queens County Civil Term, IAS Part 27 - Service status: active - Last verified: 2026-07-28 ## Summary Official statewide and applicable court procedural guidance applies to this judge. ## Biography ### Professional career - Justice, New York Supreme Court, Queens County, New York, NY, 2015-2028 - justice on the Supreme Court, 11th District in New York, with her term running from 2014 to December 31, 2028 - Judge, Civil Court of the City of New York, 2014-2023 - Acting Justice, New York Supreme Court, Queens County, New York, NY, 2013-2013 - Judge, Civil Court of the City of New York, New York, NY, 2004-2013 - Acting Justice, New York Supreme Court, Queens County, New York, NY, 2010-2010 - Law Clerk, Justice Steven W. Fisher, Administrative Judge, Queens County, 2000-2004 - She then served as a senior court attorney for Judge Anthony Gazzara from 1994 to 1999 and as a principal law clerk to Justice Steven Fisher from 2000 to 2004 - Senior Court Attorney, Judge Anthony V. Gazzara, 1994-1999 - Assistant District Attorney, Queens County District Attorney's Office, 1990-1993 - Acting Justice, New York Supreme Court, Queens County, New York, NY, ?-present ### Education - Saint Johns University — J.D. - Saint Johns University — B.A. - St. John's University — J.D. ### Additional information - Joined the civil court in 2004 and was elected to the Supreme Court in 2014, winning one of four open seats in a competitive election - Prior to her election to the Supreme Court, she held the role of a judge for the New York City Civil Court in Queens County and briefly acted as a justice of the Queens County Supreme Court in 2010 Culley began her legal career in 1990 as an assistant district attorney in Queens County. - Culley has roots in Richmond Hill, Queens, and comes from an Irish-Italian family. - As a Supreme Court justice, Judge Culley presides over civil cases in Part 27, located at the Jamaica Courthouse in Queens, New York. - Both her B.A - She presides over civil cases in Queens County and has been on the bench for over 23 years. - Her father, a corrections officer and political figure, encouraged higher education, inspiring her and her siblings to pursue professional careers. - Judge Culley has been involved in initiatives promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion within the courts. ## 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 ### trial readiness and assignment Scope: courtwide Every matter on the Queens Trial Scheduling Part pretrial calendar is treated as trial-ready, and counsel must be prepared for jury selection or a nonjury trial before assignment to the next available justice. Evidence excerpt: Every case on the Trial Scheduling Pre-Trial Conference calendar is deemed ready for trial. All parties should be prepared for jury selection, or proceed to non-jury trial. [Queens County Trial Scheduling Part Rules and Procedures](https://www.nycourts.gov/media/21096) Source checked: 2026-07-28 ### pretrial appearance Scope: courtwide Queens Trial Scheduling Part pretrial calendar appearances are mandatory and in person. Evidence excerpt: In-person appearances are mandatory at the call of each calendar. [Queens County Trial Scheduling Part Rules and Procedures](https://www.nycourts.gov/media/21096) Source checked: 2026-07-28 ### powerpoint demonstratives and models Scope: courtwide In a Queens Summary Jury Trial, counsel may use PowerPoint, photographs, diagrams, scale models, overhead projectors, trial notebooks, and other innovative presentation methods, subject to the evidentiary hearing or trial judge. Evidence excerpt: Counsel may use photographs, diagrams, power point presentations, scale models overhead projectors, trial notebooks, all of which can be submitted to the jury, or any other innovative method of presentation. [Queens County Summary Jury Trial Rules and Procedures](https://www.nycourts.gov/media/18996) Source checked: 2026-07-28 ### presentation exchange deadline Scope: courtwide Anything intended for the jury as part of the Summary Jury Trial presentation must be exchanged with the trial packet before the evidentiary hearing unless the court orders otherwise. Evidence excerpt: Anything which is to be submitted to the jury as part of the presentation of the case must be exchanged pursuant to Rule 6 (a) herein unless otherwise ordered. [Queens County Summary Jury Trial Rules and Procedures](https://www.nycourts.gov/media/18996) Source checked: 2026-07-28 ### remote witness testimony Scope: courtwide Queens Summary Jury Trial rules permit Skype or webcam testimony. Evidence excerpt: Skype or web-cam testimony shall be permitted. [Queens County Summary Jury Trial Rules and Procedures](https://www.nycourts.gov/media/18996) Source checked: 2026-07-28 ### 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://www.nycourts.gov/courts/11th-judicial-district/queens-county-supreme-court-civil-term/queens-supreme-court-judges-part-rules) - [Official roster](https://www.nycourts.gov/courts/11th-judicial-district/queens-county-supreme-court-civil-term/queens-supreme-court-judges-part-rules) - [New York State Unified Court System official judicial roster](https://www.nycourts.gov/courts/11th-judicial-district/queens-county-supreme-court-civil-term/queens-supreme-court-judges-part-rules) - [CourtListener judicial biographical directory](https://www.courtlistener.com/person/14668/anna-culley/) - [Queens County Supreme Court Civil Term assignment, IAS Part 27](https://www.nycourts.gov/media/20741) - [Queens County Trial Scheduling Part Rules and Procedures](https://www.nycourts.gov/media/21096) - [Queens County Summary Jury Trial Rules and Procedures](https://www.nycourts.gov/media/18996) - [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) - [CourtListener judicial biographical directory](https://www.courtlistener.com/person/14668/anna-culley/) ## JSON-LD ```json { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@graph": [ { "@type": "WebPage", "@id": "https://knowjudges.com/kyj/judge/anna-culley", "url": "https://knowjudges.com/kyj/judge/anna-culley", "name": "Anna Culley | KnowJudges", "description": "Anna Culley, Queens County Supreme Court, Civil Term. 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All questions regarding motions, adjournments, calendar calls, and scheduling should be made via email to QSCPart27@nycourts.gov and NOT to Chambers. Absolutely NO TELEPHONE INQUIRIES concerning motions or applications may be made to Chambers. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/COURTS/11jd/supreme/civilterm/partrules/part27.pdf) · Source page 1 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Motion practice 2. Motion Submission Forms are no longer required by Part 27. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/COURTS/11jd/supreme/civilterm/partrules/part27.pdf) · Source page 1 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Motion practice 3. Parties shall notify the Court if the action has been settled, discontinued, stayed due to bankruptcy, death of a party or military service, and/or the motion has been resolved or withdrawn via email to QSCPart27@nycourts.gov and “cc” all parties to the action. Individual Court Parts do not receive notifications when e-filed papers are entered into the Queens County Clerk - NYSCEF system. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/COURTS/11jd/supreme/civilterm/partrules/part27.pdf) · Source page 1 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Filing and working copies 4. All cases in Part 27 are required to be electronically filed through the New York State Courts E-Filing (NYSCEF) system. For more information on e-filing rules, please refer to this link: https://iapps.courts.state.ny.us/webcivil/ecourtsMain See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/COURTS/11jd/supreme/civilterm/partrules/part27.pdf) · Source page 1 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Communications with chambers 1. Counsel and litigants (represented or self-represented) are advised that Justice Culley, her Law Clerk, Law Secretary, and Part Clerk may not engage in any ex parte communications. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/COURTS/11jd/supreme/civilterm/partrules/part27.pdf) · Source page 1 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Communications with chambers 2. Absolutely no telephone inquiries concerning motions or applications may be made to chambers, such inquiries or concerns shall be addressed to the Part Clerk at (718) 298-1640 or via email at QSCPart27@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/11jd/supreme/civilterm/partrules/part27.pdf) · Source page 2 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Communications with chambers 3. Do not send any letters, documents, papers, mail, or facsimile to the part or chambers unless expressly permitted by these Part Rules or by prior approval of 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/11jd/supreme/civilterm/partrules/part27.pdf) · Source page 2 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Communications with chambers 4. Any and all communications with chambers shall include 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/11jd/supreme/civilterm/partrules/part27.pdf) · Source page 2 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Filing and working copies 1. All cases in Part 27 are required to be electronically filed through the New York State Courts E-Filing (NYSCEF) system. Attorneys are expected to familiarize themselves with NYSCEF procedures at https://iapps.courts.state.ny.us/nyscef/HomePage. For more information on See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/COURTS/11jd/supreme/civilterm/partrules/part27.pdf) · Source page 2 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Conferences and appearances 2. “eTrack” is a case tracking service that enables parties to track active Civil Supreme Court cases and to receive notice of scheduled appearances. Parties and/or their counsel must be registered for the eTrack service for all Part 27 cases. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/COURTS/11jd/supreme/civilterm/partrules/part27.pdf) · Source page 2 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Filing and working copies 3. Please do not send courtesy copies to Part 27 of any documents that were e-filed, other than a Stipulation, Subpoena or other document requiring Justice Culley’s signature. If submitting a document for the judge’s signature, the document must be e-filed with NYSCEF and sent by email to QSCPart27@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/11jd/supreme/civilterm/partrules/part27.pdf) · Source page 2 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Motion practice 4. Do not upload Discovery on NYSCEF except as a Motion Exhibit. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/COURTS/11jd/supreme/civilterm/partrules/part27.pdf) · Source page 2 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Motion practice For cases that are not electronically filed on NYSCEF, Orders and Judgments submitted pursuant to a Memorandum Decision issued by this Court must be submitted, in hard copy form, to the Motion Support Office. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/COURTS/11jd/supreme/civilterm/partrules/part27.pdf) · Source page 3 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Communications with chambers 2. Emergency applications may be made in person or electronically filed on NYSCEF and shall be clearly identified as Emergency Applications and accompanied by an Emergency Affidavit and a Rule 202.7 Notice. The moving party/counsel must call the Ex Parte Office (718-298-1018) and the Part Clerk (718-298-1640) to advise that an emergency application has been filed. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/COURTS/11jd/supreme/civilterm/partrules/part27.pdf) · Source page 3 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Remote appearances 3. Parties requesting up front relief in their application must appear virtually or in person on the record on the request for up front relief. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/COURTS/11jd/supreme/civilterm/partrules/part27.pdf) · Source page 3 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Motion practice 1. All motions assigned to Part 27 shall be made returnable and noticed to be heard before the Hon. Anna Culley, Part 27, on Tuesdays, at 10:00 A.M., in Courtroom 68, at the Jamaica Courthouse, 88-11 Sutphin Boulevard, Jamaica, NY 11435. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/COURTS/11jd/supreme/civilterm/partrules/part27.pdf) · Source page 3 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Motion practice 2. Commencing January 2, 2024, ALL motions require in-person appearances by all parties before this Part in Courtroom 68 at 10:00 A.M. on the return date. Failure to appear on the return date may result in the motion or application being marked off calendar. If a motion or application is marked off for non-compliance with the Part Rules, a new motion for the original relief may be filed in accordance with the Part Rules. A motion to restore, renew or reargue is not required unless the non-compliance and resultant marking occur on more than one occasion. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/COURTS/11jd/supreme/civilterm/partrules/part27.pdf) · Source page 4 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Motion practice 3. Motions made pursuant to Article 31 of the CPLR, 22 NYCRR § 202.7 and 22 NYCRR § 202.8 shall not be made prior to release from the Compliance Conference Settlement Part. Failure to comply with this rule may result in 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/11jd/supreme/civilterm/partrules/part27.pdf) · Source page 4 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Adjournments 4. Requests for adjournment: see Adjournments section below. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/COURTS/11jd/supreme/civilterm/partrules/part27.pdf) · Source page 4 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Motion practice 5. Stipulations regarding pending motions must be e-filed and emailed to the Part at QSCPart27@nycourts.gov at least two (2) business days [forty-eight (48) hours] prior to the calendared 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/11jd/supreme/civilterm/partrules/part27.pdf) · Source page 4 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Motion practice 7. All motion papers submitted to the Court shall be in compliance with 22 NYCRR §202.5. In addition to the requirements of 22 NYCRR §202.5, all pages and paragraphs are to be numbered. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/COURTS/11jd/supreme/civilterm/partrules/part27.pdf) · Source page 4 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Motion practice 8. No Sur-Reply papers (without express permission of the court). No additional papers shall be accepted after a motion is marked “fully submitted.” See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/COURTS/11jd/supreme/civilterm/partrules/part27.pdf) · Source page 4 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Motion practice 9. All papers submitted via NYSCEF must be properly labeled so as to give the Court notice as to what’s being submitted, i.e., opposition, reply, cross motion etc. Furthermore, all exhibits accompanying motions and cross motions must be labeled and identified so as to give the Court notice as to what is submitted in support. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/COURTS/11jd/supreme/civilterm/partrules/part27.pdf) · Source page 4 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Motion practice 10. Motions to withdraw as counsel pursuant to CPLR 321 shall include contact information, i.e., mailing address, email address and phone number, of the client. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/COURTS/11jd/supreme/civilterm/partrules/part27.pdf) · Source page 4 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Adjournments 1. Motions may be adjourned on consent provided a written stipulation of all parties is submitted to the Part Clerk no later than two (2) business days [forty-eight (48) hours] prior to the calendar date and time via email at QSCPart27@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/11jd/supreme/civilterm/partrules/part27.pdf) · Source page 5 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Adjournments All stipulations must be fully executed by all parties consenting to the adjournment 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/11jd/supreme/civilterm/partrules/part27.pdf) · Source page 5 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Adjournments 2. Applications for adjournments made less than two (2) business days prior to the scheduled date will be denied, except for a reason pursuant to Rules of Chief Administrative Judge Rule 125.1, medical emergency, other exigent circumstance or unavailability of the Court. All adjournments are subject to final approval by the Judge in advance of a scheduled Court appearance as per this Part’s Rules. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/COURTS/11jd/supreme/civilterm/partrules/part27.pdf) · Source page 5 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Adjournments Counsel or parties are required to confirm all adjournment requests prior to the scheduled court date via email to QSCPart27@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/11jd/supreme/civilterm/partrules/part27.pdf) · Source page 5 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Adjournments 3. Absent extenuating circumstances, consent adjournments shall be limited to one (1). Thereafter, the parties MUST contact chambers via email at QSCPart27@nycourts.gov if seeking any further adjournments. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/COURTS/11jd/supreme/civilterm/partrules/part27.pdf) · Source page 5 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Motion practice 2. Prior to making a discovery motion, a compliance conference must have been held and the express permission of the compliance conference judge given in an order of that judge. Both the compliance conference order and the order of the compliance conference judge granting permission to make a discovery motion must be submitted with the discovery motion. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/COURTS/11jd/supreme/civilterm/partrules/part27.pdf) · Source page 5 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Conferences and appearances 4. If the parties are exploring settlement of the case and would like a settlement conference for the sole purpose of exploring resolution of the case, the parties may send an email to QSCPart27@nycourts.gov with cc to ALL parties to request an in-person or virtual settlement conference. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/COURTS/11jd/supreme/civilterm/partrules/part27.pdf) · Source page 5 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Communications with chambers 1. Part 27 does not hold Preliminary or Compliance Conferences. Do not call chambers with questions regarding Preliminary or Compliance Conferences. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/COURTS/11jd/supreme/civilterm/partrules/part27.pdf) · Source page 5 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Conferences and appearances a. Preliminary Conference Orders will be automatically generated upon the filing of a Request for Judicial Intervention and a Request for a Preliminary Conference. A copy can be obtained via NYSCEF for e-filed cases or from the County Clerk for non-e- filed cases. No appearance is required. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/COURTS/11jd/supreme/civilterm/partrules/part27.pdf) · Source page 6 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Conferences and appearances c. The so-ordered Compliance Conference Order will be forwarded to the County Clerk. A copy can be obtained via NYSCEF fore e-filed cases or from the County Clerk, for non-e-filed cases. No appearance is required. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/COURTS/11jd/supreme/civilterm/partrules/part27.pdf) · Source page 6 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Conferences and appearances 1. All lawyers and litigants should identify themselves at the beginning of each appearance. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/COURTS/11jd/supreme/civilterm/partrules/part27.pdf) · Source page 6 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Courtroom conduct and technology 4. Recording the proceeding by anyone other than the Judge, Court Reporter or other Court personnel, is PROHIBITED. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/COURTS/11jd/supreme/civilterm/partrules/part27.pdf) · Source page 6 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Conferences and appearances 5. Judges and attorneys should make every effort to appear via video, with cameras engaged. Telephonic appearances should be limited to litigants who are unable to appear via video. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/COURTS/11jd/supreme/civilterm/partrules/part27.pdf) · Source page 6 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Courtroom conduct and technology 6. Maintain the decorum of an in-person courtroom. Lawyers and litigants should appear from an office or quiet space. Background noise is detrimental to the conditions necessary to ensure an accurate transcript and diminishes the decorum of the proceeding. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/COURTS/11jd/supreme/civilterm/partrules/part27.pdf) · Source page 7 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Conferences and appearances 1. Upon assignment to Part 27, all parties appearing for trial must be familiar with the case, ready, and authorized to participate in settlement discussions and/or to proceed to 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/11jd/supreme/civilterm/partrules/part27.pdf) · Source page 7 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Trial exhibits and witnesses 2. All counsel must submit to the Court, prior to the commencement of trial, marked pleadings, copies of the bill of particulars, a witness list, an exhibit list, proposed jury instructions and a proposed verdict sheet via email at QSCPart27@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/11jd/supreme/civilterm/partrules/part27.pdf) · Source page 7 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Motion practice 3. Motions in limine - On the first appearance in the Part for trial, any party intending to make a motion in limine shall submit a brief written affirmation setting forth the nature of the application and any supporting statutory or case law. The party shall furnish the court with an original and one copy and provide all parties with a copy. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/COURTS/11jd/supreme/civilterm/partrules/part27.pdf) · Source page 7 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Filing and working copies If any action is settled, discontinued or otherwise disposed of, parties should immediately inform the Court by submission of a copy of the Stipulation, or a letter directed to the Clerk of the Part and sending it via email to QSCPart27@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/11jd/supreme/civilterm/partrules/part27.pdf) · Source page 8 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Adjournments All Stipulations and Discontinuances must be accompanied by proof of filing with the County Clerk and payment of the appropriate fee [CPLR 8020(d)(1)]. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/COURTS/11jd/supreme/civilterm/partrules/part27.pdf) · Source page 8 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Communications with chambers A party seeking to have a subpoena signed by Justice Culley shall submit the subpoena, with an accompanying affirmation in support of the request to have the subpoena So Ordered, to chambers, via the Part email, at QSCPart27@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/11jd/supreme/civilterm/partrules/part27.pdf) · Source page 8 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Discovery 1. If, at any point, the parties decide that they would benefit from the ADR program, they should write a joint letter to the Court asking to be referred to ADR. In that letter, they should state whether they prefer discovery to be stayed or continued during the mediation process. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/COURTS/11jd/supreme/civilterm/partrules/part27.pdf) · Source page 8 · Collected 2026-10-27 ### Shared court rules - [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.