--- title: "Carmen R. Velasquez | KnowJudges" canonical: "https://knowjudges.com/kyj/judge/carmen-r-velasquez" page_type: "judge_profile" updated: "2026-10-09" --- # Carmen R. Velasquez Queens County Supreme Court, Civil Term · Supreme Court Justice, Queens County Civil Term, IAS Part 38 ## Profile - Court: Queens County Supreme Court, Civil Term - State: New York - Role: Supreme Court Justice, Queens County Civil Term, IAS Part 38 - Service status: active - Last verified: 2026-07-28 ## Summary Official statewide and applicable court procedural guidance applies to this judge. ## Biography ### Professional career - Queens County Supreme Court Justice in New York’s 11th Judicial District, serving since January 2015 for a term ending December 2028, and is the first Ecuadorian to hold this judicial office in New York - 2015–present: Justice, Queens County Supreme Court, 11th Judicial District - Justice, New York Supreme Court, Queens County, New York, NY, 2015-2028 - Judge, Civil Court of the City of New York, Queens County, New York City, NY, 2009-2014 - 2009–2014: Judge, New York City Civil Court, Queens County — first Ecuadorian elected to this role - adj-prof, CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice, NY, 2000-2002 - Assistant District Attorney, Bronx County, New York City, NY, 1987-1988 ### Education - BA — CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice — 1984 ### Additional information - She has received the Outstanding Public Service Award from U.S. Congressman Joseph Crowley (2011) and multiple honors from Ecuador and other Latin American organizations. - Practitioner, Private Practice, 1991-2008 - adj-prof, CUNY Bernard M Baruch College, 1999-1999 - Deputy Department Advocate, Department of Sanitation, Bureau of Legal Affairs, 1989-1991 - Assistant Department Advocate, Department of Sanitation, Bureau of Legal Affairs, NY, 1988-1989 - She graduated from Long Island City High School in 1978, obtained a B.A. from John Jay College of Criminal Justice in 1984, and a J.D. from Temple University School of Law in 1987. - Born May 30, 1960, in Quito, Ecuador, Velasquez moved with her family to Queens, New York, at age 14. - Date of birth: 1960-05-30 - Justice Velasquez presides over Part 38 in the Queens County Supreme Court Civil Term - handling motions and other civil matters. - She also studied at the University of Athens Law School and interned with the Appellate Division 1st Department - Velasquez has also held the role of president of the Hispanic National Bar Association and was a founding member of the Latino Lawyers Association of Queens County - Birth place: Quito, Ecuador ## 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/15127/carmen-r-velasquez/) - [Queens County Supreme Court Civil Term assignment, IAS Part 38](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/15127/carmen-r-velasquez/) ## JSON-LD ```json { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@graph": [ { "@type": "WebPage", "@id": "https://knowjudges.com/kyj/judge/carmen-r-velasquez", "url": "https://knowjudges.com/kyj/judge/carmen-r-velasquez", "name": "Carmen R. 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No telephone inquiries concerning motions or other applications shall 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/part38.pdf) · Source page 1 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Motion practice 2. The movant and cross-movant, if any, will be required to submit a Motion Submission Form https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/COURTS/11jd/supreme/civilterm/motion _submissi on_form.pdf by email to QSCPart38@nycourts.gov no later than two (2) business days [forty-eight (48) business 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/part38.pdf) · Source page 1 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Motion practice 3. Please notify the Court, especially while a motion is pending, if the action has been settled, discontinued, and/or the motion has been resolved via email to QSCPart38@nycourts.gov with a cc to 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/part38.pdf) · Source page 1 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Motion practice 4. Part 38 is entirely an e-filing part and does not accept working copies of motions/documents. DO NOT MAIL IN ANY COURTESY COPIES OF PAPERS, unless requested by the Court, as they will be discarded. 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/part38.pdf) · Source page 2 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Communications with chambers 1. Counsel and litigants (represented or self-represented) are advised that Justice Velasquez, her Law Clerk, 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/part38.pdf) · Source page 2 · 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 or via email to QSCPart38@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/part38.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 Rules or by prior 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/11jd/supreme/civilterm/partrules/part38.pdf) · Source page 2 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Filing and working copies REMINDER: Individual court parts do not receive notifications when E-filed papers are entered into 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/11jd/supreme/civilterm/partrules/part38.pdf) · Source page 2 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Filing and working copies 1. All cases in Part 38 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 http://iapps.courts.state.ny.us/nyscef/Login 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/part38.pdf) · Source page 2 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Filing and working copies 2. Please do not send courtesy copies of any documents that were E-filed, unless directed by the Court. EXCEPTIONS: Documents requiring Justice Velasquez’s signature, such as stipulations to be so-ordered, MUST be E-filed with NYSCEF and sent via email to QSCPart38@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/part38.pdf) · Source page 2 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Motion practice 1. All motions shall be made returnable and heard on Mondays at 9:30 a.m. The second call of the calendar is at 10:30 a.m. 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/part38.pdf) · Source page 2 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Motion practice All other motions shall be on submission and appearance is not required nor are working copies 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/part38.pdf) · Source page 3 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Motion practice 2. The movant and cross-movant, if any, will be required to submit a Motion Submission Form https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/COURTS/11jd/supreme/civilterm/motion_submis sion_form.pdf by email to QSCPart38@nycourts.gov no later than two (2) business days forty-eight (48) business 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/part38.pdf) · Source page 3 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Adjournments 3. As to any requests for an adjournment, see ADJOURNMENT 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/part38.pdf) · Source page 3 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Motion practice 4. There shall be no oral argument unless the court directs otherwise. If the court believes oral argument is necessary, it will contact the parties, and such argument shall be conducted via Microsoft Teams. 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/part38.pdf) · Source page 3 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Communications with chambers 5. The Court will not consider papers E-filed or papers sent to chambers or the Part after submission of the motion or cross motion(s) without the written consent of all parties and the 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/part38.pdf) · Source page 3 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Motion practice 6. All motion papers submitted to the Court shall be in compliance with 22 NYCRR § 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/part38.pdf) · Source page 3 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Motion practice Cross-Motions are considered responsive in nature and must be timely filed, pursuant to the CPLR, along with proof of payment of the statutory motion fee in order to be accepted and considered. 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/part38.pdf) · Source page 3 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Motion practice Cross-motions shall NOT be considered as opposition to main motions. Papers proffered in opposition to the main motion shall be contained in a stand-alone document and NOT submitted in the cross-motion. Likewise, papers proffered in opposition to a cross-motion shall be a stand-alone document and NOT submitted in a Reply. 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/part38.pdf) · Source page 3 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Motion practice Motions to renew and/or reargue MUST contain a copy of the court’s original decision and copies of all papers submitted in support of the original 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/part38.pdf) · Source page 4 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Motion practice All condemnation motions shall be made returnable on the first Thursday of every month at 10:00 A.M. in Part 38. All condemnation motions shall be on submission unless the court directs otherwise. If a conference is directed by the court, it shall be held via Microsoft Teams. 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/part38.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 forty-eight (48) hours prior to the calendar date and time, via email at QSCPart38@nycourts.gov. All stipulations for adjournment must be fully executed by 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/part38.pdf) · Source page 4 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Adjournments Applications for adjournments made less than forty-eight (48) hours prior to the motion submission date will be accepted only at the discretion of the Court. Adjournment dates are scheduled by the Court and not by the requested dates designated in a Stipulation or on the Motion Submission Form. 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/part38.pdf) · Source page 4 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Adjournments 2. Absent extenuating circumstances, consent adjournments shall be limited to one (1). Thereafter, the parties MUST contact the Part Clerk via email at QSCPart38@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/part38.pdf) · Source page 4 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Conferences and appearances Conferences are only held at the discretion of the Court. At this time, all conferences will be conducted virtually via Microsoft TEAMS. 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/part38.pdf) · Source page 4 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Communications with chambers Any voice mail messages received in chambers pertaining to these conferences WILL NOT be returned. 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/part38.pdf) · Source page 4 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Communications with chambers 1. Part 38 does not hold Preliminary Conferences or Compliance Conferences. DO NOT CALL CHAMBERS with questions regarding Preliminary Conferences and/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/part38.pdf) · Source page 5 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Conferences and appearances b 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/part38.pdf) · Source page 5 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Courtroom conduct and technology c Parties should refer to the assigned Justice part rules for further guidance. The following email addresses may be used to contact the Compliance 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/part38.pdf) · Source page 5 · 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/part38.pdf) · Source page 5 · 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/part38.pdf) · Source page 5 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Conferences and appearances 5. 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/part38.pdf) · Source page 5 · 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/part38.pdf) · Source page 6 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Communications with chambers For e-filed cases: Required corrections MUST be uploaded to the NYSCEF system and an email to chambers MUST be sent advising that changes have been submitted. E-mail: QSCPart38@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/part38.pdf) · Source page 6 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Communications with chambers For non-efiled cases: Required corrections must ONLY be mailed to the Chambers of Justice Velasquez, New York State Supreme Court, 88-11 Suthphin Blvd., 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/part38.pdf) · Source page 6 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Conferences and appearances 1. Upon assignment to Part 38, all parties appearing for trial must be familiar with the case, ready, and authorized to participate in settlement discussions and/or 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/part38.pdf) · Source page 6 · 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 QSCPart38@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/part38.pdf) · Source page 6 · 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 to 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/part38.pdf) · Source page 6 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Adjournments If an action is settled, discontinued or otherwise disposed of, parties shall 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 QSCPart38@nycourts.gov. All Stipulations of Discontinuance 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/part38.pdf) · Source page 7 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Filing and working copies Hard Copies of all Infant Compromise Orders and supporting papers are required even for e-filed matters. 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/part38.pdf) · Source page 7 · 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.