--- title: "Anne E. Minihan | KnowJudges" canonical: "https://knowjudges.com/kyj/judge/anne-e-minihan" page_type: "judge_profile" updated: "2026-08-02" --- # Anne E. Minihan Westchester County Supreme Court · Supreme Court Justice ## Profile - Court: Westchester 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 - Administrative Judge, 9th Judicial District, Appointed by Chief Administrative Judge Lawrence K. Marks, 2021 to Present - Justice, Supreme Court, Westchester County, Elected, 2023 to 2036 - Justice of the Westchester County Supreme Court in New York’s 9th Judicial District, serving a term from 2023 to 2036 - Supreme Court Justice, Westchester County — elected November 8, 2022, for a term ending January 1, 2036 - Judge, County Court, Westchester County, Elected, 2015 to 2022 - Westchester County Court Judge (elected 2014; served until 2022) - District Administrative Judge for the 9th Judicial District (Dutchess, Orange, Putnam, Rockland, and Westchester counties) - Previously Supervising Judge for Matrimonial Matters in the 9th Judicial District ### Education - Pace University School of Law — J.D. (1992) - Pace University — B.A. (1989) ### Additional information - overseeing administrative functions across multiple counties ## 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=AczaJFhbChTm7qB4K6Pjcw%3D%3D) - [Official roster](https://iapps.courts.state.ny.us/judicialdirectory/Bio?judge_id=AczaJFhbChTm7qB4K6Pjcw%3D%3D) - [New York State Unified Court System Judicial Directory official judicial roster](https://iapps.courts.state.ny.us/judicialdirectory/Bio?judge_id=AczaJFhbChTm7qB4K6Pjcw%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. 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Mental Hygiene Law Article 81 Guardianships are commenced by the filing of a Notice of Article 81 Proceeding, an Order to Show Cause (OSC), Verified Petition, and supporting papers with a copy of the RJI. These forms may be downloaded from the Westchester Guardianship website at http://nycourts.gov/courts/9jd/guardianship.shtml or by contacting the Guardianship Part Clerk via e-mail (see above). All initial applications are to be electronically filed through the New York State Courts Electronic Filing (NYSCEF) system at https://iapps.courts.state.ny.us/nyscef/Login ). Hearings will be scheduled within approximately 28 days of issuance of the signed OSC, on a date set by the Court. All appearances are in person, in Westchester Supreme Court. Requests for an accommodation to appear virtually shall be made in writing to the Court and on notice to all parties and shall state a reason for the 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_cdalessio.pdf) · Source page 1 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Filing and working copies 2. All post-judgment applications shall be filed with the Westchester County Clerk and noticed to all interested parties as set forth in the Findings of Fact, Conclusions of Law and Judgment. Prior to filing a post-judgment application, please search the index number on the NYSCEF site to determine if the case is available electronically. The Guardianship Part will not accept paper filings for NYSCEF matters. Post-judgment applications on Guardianship matters that were initiated electronically must be e-filed through the NYSCEF site. All other Article 81 Guardianship matters are deemed “paper cases” for which filings must be submitted via U.S. mail or in person at the Westchester County Clerk’s office. The Guardianship Part will not accept filings or proposed orders via email. 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_cdalessio.pdf) · Source page 1 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Motion practice 3. Proof of service must be filed with the Court at least two (2) business days before the return date of all OSC, motions, and post-judgment applications. 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/9jd/PartRules/PR_cdalessio.pdf) · Source page 1 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Conferences and appearances 4. Special Accommodations: If any party needs special accommodations (e.g., assisted hearing device, under the Americans with Disabilities Act), counsel or the self-represented party shall notify the Part Clerk at least two (2) weeks in advance of the appearance so arrangements can be made. 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_cdalessio.pdf) · Source page 2 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Conferences and appearances 5. Interpreters: In the event a sign or spoken language interpreter is required at any stage of the litigation, counsel or the self-represented party shall notify the Part Clerk at least two (2) weeks in advance of the appearance date so arrangements can be made. 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_cdalessio.pdf) · Source page 2 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Communications with chambers 6. All filings and correspondence sent to the Court must contain the assigned Index Number, Judge’s name (if known), the AIP’s/IP’s full name, and, if applicable, the return 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_cdalessio.pdf) · Source page 2 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Conferences and appearances 7. All proposed Findings and Judgments shall follow the court form, which may be obtained from the Westchester Guardianship Part website or from the Part Clerk or Referee listed above and be submitted within seven (7) days from receipt of the transcript, or as otherwise directed by the Court. The proposed Findings and Judgment, along with a copy of the transcript, shall be served on all interested parties and filed with Notice of Settlement, or as otherwise directed by 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_cdalessio.pdf) · Source page 2 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Courtroom conduct and technology Note: If known, the proposed judgment must contain the proposed Guardian(s)’ name(s), address(es), email address(es), and phone number(s). 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_cdalessio.pdf) · Source page 2 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Conferences and appearances otherwise directed by the court], but all substantive appearances and reports must be performed and/or created by the appointees; and it is further 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_cdalessio.pdf) · Source page 3 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Conferences and appearances 8. All proposed orders for post-judgment matters shall be submitted within seven (7) days of the court appearance, or as otherwise directed by the Court. The proposed orders shall be served on all interested parties and filed with Notice of Settlement, or as otherwise directed by 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_cdalessio.pdf) · Source page 3 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Motion practice 10. No discovery motions shall be allowed without prior permission of the Court. The CPLR is the governing procedure for all motions. Discovery shall not be permitted except under unusual 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_cdalessio.pdf) · Source page 3 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Motion practice 11. All requests for unsealing sealed Guardianship matters (see, MHL § 81.14) must be made by way of Order to Show Cause. 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_cdalessio.pdf) · Source page 3 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Filing and working copies 12. Cross-Petitions shall not be filed without permission 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/9jd/PartRules/PR_cdalessio.pdf) · Source page 3 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Adjournments 13. All adjournments require specific permission of the Court. Prior to making an adjournment request to the Court, counsel or a self-represented party must first seek the consent of all other counsel or self-represented parties. Due to statutory dictates, it is the policy of the Part that only one (1) brief adjournment of a scheduled hearing date may be requested. The party requesting the adjournment must submit a letter to the Court, on notice to all counsel or self-represented parties, indicating the reason for the adjournment request, whether the adjournment is on consent and noting the unavailability of any of the attorneys or self-represented parties so that the Court may select a new date in the event that the request is granted by the Court. Once notified of the adjourned date, the requesting party will be responsible to notify 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_cdalessio.pdf) · Source page 3 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Filing and working copies 19. All Guardian accountings (initial, annual, and final) must be filed in the County Clerk’s Office and a copy of the accounting(s) shall be sent directly to the appointed Court Examiner. 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_cdalessio.pdf) · Source page 4 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Communications with chambers 21. The Ex Parte Order to Discharge Guardian after the final accounting has been approved shall be filed with the Court by the date set by the Court in the order approving the Final Accounting, on notice to any other party entitled to notice. Note: No estate assets may be dispersed or turned over to the Surrogate’s Court without prior approval of this 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_cdalessio.pdf) · Source page 4 · 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.