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# Ashlee Y. Crawford

New York County Supreme Court · Supreme Court Justice

## Profile

- Court: New York 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

- Acting Justice, Supreme Court, New York County, Civil Term, Designated by Chief Administrative Judge Joseph A. Zayas, 2024 to Present
- Judge, Civil Court of the City of New York, New York County, Elected, 2020 to 2029
- Judge, Civil Court of the City of New York, Bronx County, Designated by Chief Administrative Judge Lawrence K. Marks, 2022 to 2023
- Judge, Criminal Court of the City of New York, Bronx County, Designated by Chief Administrative Judge Lawrence K. Marks, 2020 to 2021
- Work history: Previously assigned to Bronx Criminal Court (after her 2020 Civil Court election) Former Appellate Court Attorney, Appellate Division First Department Former clerk in the Commercial Division for Justices Barbara R. Kapnick and Saliann Scarpulla Began her legal career at Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP
- NYS Unified Court System, Principal Appellate Attorney, Appellate Division, First Department, 2014 to 2019
- NYS Unified Court System, Law Clerk to Hon. Saliann Scarpulla and Barbara R. Kapnick, 2012 to 2014
- Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom, LLP, Litigation Staff Attorney, 2007 to 2009

### Education

- Concordia University, Montreal — B.A.
- Brooklyn Law School — J.D.

### Additional information

- Current roles: Acting Justice, New York Supreme Court, New York County, Civil Term Judge, New York City Civil Court (term ends 2030)
- Private Practice, Attorney, 2009 to 2012

## 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=4XCTfAiEaYiHqZByGKIUZQ%3D%3D)
- [Official roster](https://iapps.courts.state.ny.us/judicialdirectory/Bio?judge_id=4XCTfAiEaYiHqZByGKIUZQ%3D%3D)
- [New York State Unified Court System Judicial Directory official judicial roster](https://iapps.courts.state.ny.us/judicialdirectory/Bio?judge_id=4XCTfAiEaYiHqZByGKIUZQ%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. Ashlee Crawford](https://iapps.courts.state.ny.us/judicialdirectory/Bio?judge_id=4XCTfAiEaYiHqZByGKIUZQ%3D%3D)

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## Published courtroom rules

### Judge and named-part rules

#### Artificial intelligence

1. No Recording or Photographing: Recording or photographing of any Court proceeding, either in person or virtual, is strictly prohibited (22 NYCRR § 29.1[a]), including through the use of artificial intelligence (AI) assistants or bots, or “smart glasses.”

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

[Official rules document](https://webfiles.nycourts.gov/public/2026-04/part38rules.pdf) · Source page 1 · Collected 2026-10-27

#### Filing and working copies

2. E-Filing: I.A. Part 38 is an e-filing part; all documents shall be filed via NYSCEF. Self- represented parties may seek assistance at the Help Center at 60 Centre Street, Room

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

[Official rules document](https://webfiles.nycourts.gov/public/2026-04/part38rules.pdf) · Source page 1 · Collected 2026-10-27

#### Filing and working copies

All e-filed documents must be text-searchable in an OCR-enabled format that permits copying and pasting. The Court prefers that electronically-submitted memoranda of law contain bookmarks.

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

[Official rules document](https://webfiles.nycourts.gov/public/2026-04/part38rules.pdf) · Source page 1 · Collected 2026-10-27

#### Filing and working copies

3. Working Copies: The Court does not require working copies of documents filed electronically, unless specifically requested.

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

[Official rules document](https://webfiles.nycourts.gov/public/2026-04/part38rules.pdf) · Source page 1 · Collected 2026-10-27

#### Conferences and appearances

4. E-Track: In order to e-Track their cases, the parties must file their appropriate appearances via NYSCEF. The parties must maintain current email addresses in NYSCEF and monitor the address provided (22 NYCRR § 202.5-b[f][2][i]).

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

[Official rules document](https://webfiles.nycourts.gov/public/2026-04/part38rules.pdf) · Source page 1 · Collected 2026-10-27

#### Conferences and appearances

6. Interpreter Requests: Requests for a language interpreter should be directed to the Part Clerk as soon as known, but not less than 21 calendar days before an appearance.

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

[Official rules document](https://webfiles.nycourts.gov/public/2026-04/part38rules.pdf) · Source page 1 · Collected 2026-10-27

#### Conferences and appearances

7. Preferred Name or Pronouns: Counsel or self-represented parties may directly inform Justice Crawford during a Court appearance, or her Law Clerks by email copying all parties, of their preferred name or pronouns.

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

[Official rules document](https://webfiles.nycourts.gov/public/2026-04/part38rules.pdf) · Source page 2 · Collected 2026-10-27

#### Filing and working copies

8. Redaction of Confidential Personal Information: The parties shall omit or redact confidential personal information in papers submitted to the Court for filing (see 22 NYCRR § 202.5[e][1]).

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

[Official rules document](https://webfiles.nycourts.gov/public/2026-04/part38rules.pdf) · Source page 2 · Collected 2026-10-27

#### Motion practice

9. Professional Development of Junior Attorneys: The Court supports the professional development of junior attorneys and encourages their participation in trials, oral argument, conferences, and any other speaking roles in the courtroom. Such attorneys should feel free to notify the Court if they are appearing or arguing for the first time or otherwise lack in-Court experience.

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

[Official rules document](https://webfiles.nycourts.gov/public/2026-04/part38rules.pdf) · Source page 2 · Collected 2026-10-27

#### Communications with chambers

4. Telephone Calls and E-mails to Chambers: telephone calls and e-mails to chambers are only permitted in situations requiring immediate attention that cannot otherwise be obtained through written correspondence or by contacting the Part Clerk.

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

[Official rules document](https://webfiles.nycourts.gov/public/2026-04/part38rules.pdf) · Source page 2 · Collected 2026-10-27

#### Communications with chambers

5. Letters: Communications with the Court shall be in writing, filed via NYSCEF and emailed to the Part Clerk, with copies simultaneously delivered to all counsel or self- represented parties. All correspondence must: (1) bear the full title and index number of the action; (2) indicate that a copy was sent to all counsel or self-represented parties; and (3) state the request or relief sought from the Court.

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

[Official rules document](https://webfiles.nycourts.gov/public/2026-04/part38rules.pdf) · Source page 2 · Collected 2026-10-27

#### Adjournments

6. Notification of Stays, Settlements, Discontinuances, Withdrawal of Motions: If an action or motion is settled, discontinued, disposed, or withdrawn in any manner, or if any party dies or initiates a bankruptcy proceeding, counsel must immediately inform the Court by letter filed via NYSCEF and emailed to the Law Clerks and the Part Clerk. The

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

[Official rules document](https://webfiles.nycourts.gov/public/2026-04/part38rules.pdf) · Source page 2 · Collected 2026-10-27

#### Adjournments

parties shall file via NYSCEF, and email the Part Clerk, a fully executed stipulation of settlement or discontinuance as soon as practicable.

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

[Official rules document](https://webfiles.nycourts.gov/public/2026-04/part38rules.pdf) · Source page 3 · Collected 2026-10-27

#### Communications with chambers

7. Do not copy the Court on written communications between counsel or parties unless explicitly requested by the Court.

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

[Official rules document](https://webfiles.nycourts.gov/public/2026-04/part38rules.pdf) · Source page 3 · Collected 2026-10-27

#### Conferences and appearances

1. In-Person Appearances: All Court appearances will be in person, unless otherwise indicated.

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

[Official rules document](https://webfiles.nycourts.gov/public/2026-04/part38rules.pdf) · Source page 3 · Collected 2026-10-27

#### Conferences and appearances

2. Counsel for all parties, or any self-represented parties, must be present at all appearances.

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

[Official rules document](https://webfiles.nycourts.gov/public/2026-04/part38rules.pdf) · Source page 3 · Collected 2026-10-27

#### Conferences and appearances

3. Knowledge & Authority: Appearing counsel must be familiar with the case, and be fully prepared and authorized to discuss and resolve the issues which are scheduled to be addressed at the appearance. Failure to comply with this rule may be treated as a default for purposes of Uniform Court Rule 202.27 and/or may be treated as a failure to appear for purposes of Uniform Court Rule 130.2.1 (22 NYCRR § 202.1[f]).

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

[Official rules document](https://webfiles.nycourts.gov/public/2026-04/part38rules.pdf) · Source page 3 · Collected 2026-10-27

#### Conferences and appearances

1. Any inquiries regarding scheduling and calendar matters shall be directed to the Part Clerk.

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

[Official rules document](https://webfiles.nycourts.gov/public/2026-04/part38rules.pdf) · Source page 3 · Collected 2026-10-27

#### Adjournments

3. Requests to Adjourn an Appearance or Motion: A request for an adjournment of an appearance or motion shall be made in writing at least 48 hours prior to the appearance or motion deadline, on notice to all parties, filed via NYSCEF and copying the Part Clerk at SFC-Part38-Clerk@nycourts.gov. Any party seeking an adjournment must attempt to obtain consent of all parties. Applications for an adjournment must state: (1) the appearance/motion date; (2) the reason for the requested adjournment; (3) whether the request is made on consent of all parties; and (4) provide suggested adjourned dates or times. Any stipulation adjourning a motion must be so-ordered.

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

[Official rules document](https://webfiles.nycourts.gov/public/2026-04/part38rules.pdf) · Source page 3 · Collected 2026-10-27

#### Adjournments

4. Requests to Adjourn Hearings or Trials: A request for an adjournment of a hearing or trial is not permitted except as provided for in 22 NYCRR § 125.1 (“Engagement of counsel”).

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

[Official rules document](https://webfiles.nycourts.gov/public/2026-04/part38rules.pdf) · Source page 3 · Collected 2026-10-27

#### Discovery

2. Adherence with Discovery Schedule: Parties shall strictly comply with discovery obligations by the dates set forth in all case scheduling orders. Applications for extension of a discovery deadline shall be made as soon as practicable and prior to the expiration of such deadline (22 NYCRR § 202.20-e).

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

[Official rules document](https://webfiles.nycourts.gov/public/2026-04/part38rules.pdf) · Source page 4 · Collected 2026-10-27

#### Discovery

4. Discovery Conference: The parties must work in good faith to resolve any discovery issues prior to seeking Court intervention (22 NYCRR § 202.20-f). If their efforts are unsuccessful, they should request an expedited conference with the Court by filing a letter via NYSCEF and emailing the Part Clerk, setting forth (1) their request for an expedited discovery conference; (2) the discovery issue to be addressed; and (3) details of their good faith efforts at resolution.

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

[Official rules document](https://webfiles.nycourts.gov/public/2026-04/part38rules.pdf) · Source page 4 · Collected 2026-10-27

#### Discovery

Preliminary Conferences: However, if all parties agree to a discovery schedule in advance of a scheduled preliminary conference, they may submit a proposed preliminary conference order to the Court by 5:00 PM on the Friday before the scheduled conference by emailing a copy to the Part Clerk. The stipulation will be reviewed and, if approved, so-ordered by the Court. Absent such stipulation, the parties must appear for the conference. Parties shall use the Part 38 preliminary conference order template, and all parties must fill in their appearance.

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

[Official rules document](https://webfiles.nycourts.gov/public/2026-04/part38rules.pdf) · Source page 4 · Collected 2026-10-27

#### Conferences and appearances

Compliance & Status Conferences: The parties shall appear in person for all compliance and status conferences, unless otherwise permitted by the Court.

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

[Official rules document](https://webfiles.nycourts.gov/public/2026-04/part38rules.pdf) · Source page 4 · Collected 2026-10-27

#### Discovery

Prior to each conference, the parties shall confer about (i) resolution of the case; (ii) discovery, including disclosure of electronically-stored information (ESI); and (iii) the use of ADR to resolve some or all issues in the litigation. The parties shall make a good faith effort to reach agreement on these matters in advance of the conference.

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

[Official rules document](https://webfiles.nycourts.gov/public/2026-04/part38rules.pdf) · Source page 4 · Collected 2026-10-27

#### Filing and working copies

1. Subpoenas generally need not be so-ordered. Requests for the Court to so-order a subpoena shall be supported by an affirmation explaining the need for an order, and shall be uploaded to NYSCEF with a courtesy copy emailed to the Part Clerk and Law Clerks.

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

[Official rules document](https://webfiles.nycourts.gov/public/2026-04/part38rules.pdf) · Source page 5 · Collected 2026-10-27

#### Trial exhibits and witnesses

2. Subpoenas for trial shall be directed to the Subpoena Records room at 60 Centre Street, Room 145M.

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

[Official rules document](https://webfiles.nycourts.gov/public/2026-04/part38rules.pdf) · Source page 5 · Collected 2026-10-27

#### Motion practice

1. Upload Transcript of Oral Argument: For any pending motions that were orally argued before the prior judge, counsel shall upload a transcript of the oral argument to NYSCEF. The Court may require additional argument, as it deems necessary.

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

[Official rules document](https://webfiles.nycourts.gov/public/2026-04/part38rules.pdf) · Source page 5 · Collected 2026-10-27

#### Motion practice

2. No Appearance on Return Date: Personal appearances are not required on the motion return date, unless directed by the Court.

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

[Official rules document](https://webfiles.nycourts.gov/public/2026-04/part38rules.pdf) · Source page 5 · Collected 2026-10-27

#### Motion practice

3. Oral Argument: All motions are on submission unless otherwise advised by the Court. Parties may request oral argument by stating “Oral Argument Requested” on the first page of the papers submitted and emailing the Part Clerk to request a date for argument;

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

[Official rules document](https://webfiles.nycourts.gov/public/2026-04/part38rules.pdf) · Source page 5 · Collected 2026-10-27

#### Motion practice

4. Proposed Orders: Where appropriate, proposed orders should be submitted with motions (non-dispositive only)(22 NYCRR § 202.8-a[b]) and a courtesy copy shall be emailed in Word format to the Law Clerks or Part Clerk.

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

[Official rules document](https://webfiles.nycourts.gov/public/2026-04/part38rules.pdf) · Source page 5 · Collected 2026-10-27

#### Filing and working copies

6. Word Count Limits: Parties shall abide by the word count limits set forth in 22 NYCRR § 202.8-b. The Court may permit over-length submissions upon letter application copying all parties and emailed to the Part Clerk.

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

[Official rules document](https://webfiles.nycourts.gov/public/2026-04/part38rules.pdf) · Source page 5 · Collected 2026-10-27

#### Discovery

1. Note of Issue: Deadlines to file the note of issue are strictly enforced. Requests to extend the note of issue deadline will be granted only upon good cause. To request an extension of the note of issue deadline, the parties may (i) submit a stipulation; (ii) submit a letter setting forth the reasons why discovery could not be completed by the current

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

[Official rules document](https://webfiles.nycourts.gov/public/2026-04/part38rules.pdf) · Source page 5 · Collected 2026-10-27

#### Filing and working copies

2. Summary Judgment: Summary judgment shall be filed within 120 days of the filing of the note of issue, unless otherwise directed by Court order.

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

[Official rules document](https://webfiles.nycourts.gov/public/2026-04/part38rules.pdf) · Source page 6 · Collected 2026-10-27

#### Communications with chambers

2. Knowledge & Authority to Settle: Counsel or parties must appear at settlement conferences fully familiar with the case and with authority to settle, and must engage in good faith settlement negotiations (22 NYCRR § 202.26). Parties and claims representatives must be available by telephone at the time of the conference.

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

[Official rules document](https://webfiles.nycourts.gov/public/2026-04/part38rules.pdf) · Source page 6 · Collected 2026-10-27

#### Conferences and appearances

3. Pre-Trial Conference: Prior to trial, counsel shall confer in good faith to identify matters not in contention, resolve disputed questions without need for Court intervention, and further discuss settlement of the case (22 NYCRR § 202.26). Following the filing of a note of issue and, where applicable, the Court rendering a decision on summary judgment not fully disposing of the case, the case will be referred to Part 40 for a pre-trial conference.

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

[Official rules document](https://webfiles.nycourts.gov/public/2026-04/part38rules.pdf) · Source page 6 · Collected 2026-10-27

#### Conferences and appearances

4. Alternate Dispute Resolution (ADR): Parties interested in pursuing Court ADR should contact the Part Clerk or inform the Court during an appearance.

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

[Official rules document](https://webfiles.nycourts.gov/public/2026-04/part38rules.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.
- [New York County Supreme Court, Civil Branch — Rules of the Justices](https://knowjudges.com/courtroom-rules/ny-shared-set-d3c269bb7fe692b08197) — Civil Branch proceedings in New York County Supreme Court only; not criminal proceedings. Preserve source version and check later judge/part instructions. [Official source](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/courts/1jd/supctmanh/Uniform_Rules.pdf). 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.
