Carol R. Sharpe at a glance
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- Supreme Court Justice
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- New York · State
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- Current term ends 2029
Carol R. Sharpe
Supreme Court Justice · New York County Supreme Court
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Biography
Professional career
- Judge of the New York Supreme Court, 1st Judicial District (New York County), serving since 2018 and currently in a term that runs through 2035
- Acting Justice, New York County Supreme Court (2018)
- Supervising Judge, Civil Court of the City of New York, New York County (2018)
- Judge, Civil Court of the City of New York, New York County (2013–2017)
- Judge, Civil Court of the City of New York, Bronx County (2016)
- Current position: Judge, New York Supreme Court, 1st Judicial District (New York County)
Education
Additional information
- Immigrant from Jamaica.
- She has presided over a variety of cases, including administrative matters, housing disputes, and other civil litigation.
- She has participated in the New York City Bar Association’s “Pathways to the Bench” program, sharing her career journey and advice for aspiring legal professionals
Applicable Court Rules & Procedures
Recording and broadcasting
Statewide
New York statewide rules require permission before photographing, filming, videotaping, audiotaping, broadcasting, or telecasting in court facilities, including courtrooms.
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 obtainedPart 29: Electronic Recording and Audio-Visual Coverage in Court Facilities and of Court Proceedings ↗
Exhibits
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.
1.07. COURT CONTROL OVER PRESENTATION OF EVIDENCEGuide to New York Evidence: Article 1, General Provisions and Court's Role ↗
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.
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 ↗
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.
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 ↗
Remote appearances
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.
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 ↗
Statewide
For New York criminal proceedings, virtual and hybrid appearances are governed by Part 200 consent, objection, public-access, and calendar-update requirements.
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 ↗
Published courtroom rules
Judge and named-part rules
Published judge / part rules (17 excerpts)
See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding.
Official rules document ↗ · Collected 2026-10-27
Adjournments
a. To request an adjournment of a conference in the DCM Part or address any other calendar issues related to a DCM appearance, please call the DCM Clerk at (646) 386-3683. Do not contact chambers regarding DCM appearances.
Source page 1Adjournments
b. Stipulations to adjourn conferences must include a reason for the adjournment and should be sent to the DCM Clerk at sfc-city-dcm@nycourts.gov.
Source page 1Conferences and appearances
c. If all parties believe a settlement conference with the Court would be productive, they may, at any time and with all parties copied, email the Part 52 Clerk to request that a settlement conference be scheduled. The attorneys appearing at the conference must have settlement authority and be fully familiar with the case.
Source page 1Communications with chambers
COMMUNICATIONS WITH THE JUDGE OR CHAMBERS (except as allowed under Part 52 of the Rules of the Chief Judge (Ex Parte Requests for Judicial Accommodations). Do not contact chambers unless all parties to the action are included in the communication. Please be advised that the Court does not receive correspondence uploaded to NYSCEF. If something is filed that requires immediate attention please e-mail the Part 52 Clerk to advise of the filing.
Source page 1Motion practice
a. Filing Motions: Part 52 is a mandatory e-filing part. Other than a pro-se litigant or a showing of undue hardship, all motions must be electronically filed with the General Clerk’s Office.* Unrepresented litigants who are not licensed attorneys in New York are highly encouraged to e-file (it is the best way to obtain easy access to court filings, to keep up to date on the matter, and to serve other parties). Click here for instructions on e-filing as an unrepresented
Source page 1Motion practice
b. Submission of Proposed Orders: Each motion submitted for decision should include a proposed order as the final attachment to the motion. No compliance conference, stipulation, or order shall direct any party to submit records or other evidence to the Court for an in- camera review without the Court’s approval.
Source page 2Communications with chambers
c. Discovery Motions: Discovery motions shall not be filed without prior approval from the Court. Prior to making any request to file a discovery motion, the parties must first request a discovery conference with the DCM Part. If this conference proves unsuccessful, the moving party may seek approval from the Court to file the discovery motion. Parties filing motions relating to discovery must include a separate good faith affirmation (22 NYCRR 202.7). The affirmation must include the times and dates the parties conferred in person, virtually, or by telephone, to resolve the discovery dispute. Discovery motions filed without permission or without a showing of good faith efforts attempted to resolve the matter will generally be denied. Email communication between the parties as a sole representation of good faith is not sufficient.
Source page 2Motion practice
d. Summary Judgment Motions: All summary judgment motions must be e-filed* no later than 120 days after filing the Note of Issue. Any exhibit to the motion must be e-filed as a separate document and must be given an identifying label (e.g., Notice of Claim, Bill of Particulars, etc.). All exhibits should be paginated, and reference to any voluminous exhibit, including deposition testimony, must include pinpoint citations. Absent good cause, discovery between the parties shall continue while a motion for summary judgment is pending. A party wishing a stay of discovery must request a conference with the Court by letter. The letter is to be submitted by email and include when the summary judgment motion was filed, the sequence number of the motion, and briefly state the reasons why discovery should be stayed.
Source page 2Communications with chambers
e. No Courtesy Copies: Please do not send any courtesy (paper) copies of any motion papers or related documents directly to the Part or Chambers, unless requested by the Court.
Source page 2Communications with chambers
f. Oral Arguments: Oral arguments on motions are held at a time certain on Wednesdays, in person, at 111 Centre Street, Room 1045, commencing at 9:45am and subject to default fifteen (15) minutes after the scheduled calendar call. Motions are scheduled for oral argument at the Judge’s discretion. Requests for oral arguments shall be included in the Notice of Motion or in the Opposition papers. After review, the Court will notify the parties only if the application for oral argument is granted. If the Court has not scheduled a motion for oral argument and counsel wishes to follow up on its initial request, a letter must be submitted by e-mail to Chambers with all parties copied. When appearing for oral arguments, the parties are expected to talk to each other before the matter is called to see if a resolution on the motion can be reached. A stipulation form can be requested from the Part Clerk. Please write legibly when filling it out, and full names should be printed below any signatures.
Source page 2Adjournments
g. Adjournments - Motions scheduled for oral argument may be adjourned for no more than thirty (30) days from the original argument date without leave of Court, and upon consent of all sides. Stipulations of adjournment however, must contain a reason for the adjournment(s) and must be e-filed, with a copy e-mailed to the Part Clerk, no later than 11:00AM on the Friday before the Wednesday argument date. Any additional adjournments beyond 30 days must be “So-Ordered” by the Court and must include a specific reason for the adjournment, the number of prior adjournment requests, and the current status of the case.
Source page 3Motion practice
h. Settlement Authority – Counsel appearing for scheduled oral arguments are expected to have knowledge of the procedural history and substantive issues of the case, and must have settlement authority.
Source page 3Communications with chambers
4. NOTIFYING COURT OF SETTLEMENT OR RESOLUTION: When a motion has been withdrawn or the case has been settled, the parties shall e-file a Stipulation reflecting same on NYSCEF and notify the Part Clerk and Chambers by e-mail. Please note that e-filing alone does not alert the Court.
Source page 3Communications with chambers
5. JUDICIAL SUBPOENAS: Parties seeking a judicial subpoena must state in the subpoena what materials/witnesses are being requested and include an affirmation stating the reasons why a judicial subpoena is necessary. The documents must be emailed to the Part Clerk and Chambers with all parties in the action copied.
Source page 3Motion practice
6. TRIALS: After a trial is assigned to Judge Sharpe, counsels shall contact the Court to address any trial-specific issues, including in limine motions, pre-marking exhibits, scheduling, requests for audio/visual technology, or any other accommodations. Parties are encouraged to present a proposed schedule of witnesses to the Court. In addition, counsel for each party is expected to have settlement authority.
Source page 3Communications with chambers
7. RESPECT FOR ALL: All parties are expected to conduct themselves with the utmost respect for the Court, its staff, and all parties and witnesses – whether the appearance is in person, by telephone, or virtually. Speaking disrespectfully, interrupting, yelling, using profanity, or otherwise abusing anyone during the proceedings will not be tolerated and may result in a finding of contempt and/or sanctions, as appropriate. Parties are also expected to arrive on time for all appearances and should notify the Part Clerk of any delays as soon as possible.
Source page 3Communications with chambers
*Self-represented parties are not required to e-file unless they choose to do so. Any communication to the Court by a self-represented party which would otherwise require e-filing should be in the form of a letter to the Court and sent via email to sfc-Part52@nycourts.gov, unless otherwise instructed. All emails sent must copy all parties in the action and the subject line must include the purpose of the email, the index number, and case name. Except in the case of an emergency, emails sent to the Court not following these instructions, or email threads such as replies between the parties that are not directly addressed to the Court, are not permitted and will not receive a response.
Source page 3Shared court rules
22 NYCRR Part 200 — Uniform Rules Courts Exercising Criminal Jurisdiction
New York County Supreme Court
State criminal proceedings only; section-specific court and case exceptions remain applicable.
Official source ↗ · Collected 2026-10-2722 NYCRR Part 202 — Uniform Civil Rules Supreme Court And County Court
New York County Supreme Court
Civil actions and proceedings only; section-specific and specialized-part restrictions remain applicable.
Official source ↗ · Collected 2026-10-27New York County Supreme Court, Civil Branch — Rules of the Justices
New York County Supreme Court
Civil Branch proceedings in New York County Supreme Court only; not criminal proceedings. Preserve source version and check later judge/part instructions.
Official source ↗ · Collected 2026-10-27Part 29: Electronic Recording and Audio-Visual Coverage in Court Facilities and of Court Proceedings
New York County Supreme Court
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 ↗ · Collected 2026-07-26Part 29: Electronic Recording and Audio-Visual Coverage in Court Facilities and of Court Proceedings
New York County Supreme Court
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 ↗ · Collected 2026-07-26Sources
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New York State Unified Court System Judicial Directory official judicial roster
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View New York State Unified Court System Judicial Directory official judicial roster ↗Part 29: Electronic Recording and Audio-Visual Coverage in Court Facilities and of Court Proceedings
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View Part 29: Electronic Recording and Audio-Visual Coverage in Court Facilities and of Court Proceedings ↗Guide to New York Evidence: Article 1, General Provisions and Court's Role
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View Guide to New York Evidence: Article 1, General Provisions and Court's Role ↗Part 202: Uniform Civil Rules for the Supreme Court and the County Court
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View Part 202: Uniform Civil Rules for the Supreme Court and the County Court ↗Part 202.70 Commercial Division Rules: Virtual Evidence Courtrooms and Trial Exhibits
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View Part 202.70 Commercial Division Rules: Virtual Evidence Courtrooms and Trial Exhibits ↗Part 200: Uniform Rules for Courts Exercising Criminal Jurisdiction
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View Part 200: Uniform Rules for Courts Exercising Criminal Jurisdiction ↗New York State Unified Court System official judicial roster
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View New York State Unified Court System official judicial roster ↗Justice Sharpe Part 52 Rules
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View Justice Sharpe Part 52 Rules ↗Part 29: Electronic Recording and Audio-Visual Coverage in Court Facilities and of Court Proceedings
Statewide source · HTML · Source checked July 26, 2026
View Part 29: Electronic Recording and Audio-Visual Coverage in Court Facilities and of Court Proceedings ↗Guide to New York Evidence: Article 1, General Provisions and Court's Role
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View Guide to New York Evidence: Article 1, General Provisions and Court's Role ↗Part 202: Uniform Civil Rules for the Supreme Court and the County Court
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View Part 202: Uniform Civil Rules for the Supreme Court and the County Court ↗Part 202.70 Commercial Division Rules: Virtual Evidence Courtrooms and Trial Exhibits
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View Part 202.70 Commercial Division Rules: Virtual Evidence Courtrooms and Trial Exhibits ↗Part 200: Uniform Rules for Courts Exercising Criminal Jurisdiction
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View Part 200: Uniform Rules for Courts Exercising Criminal Jurisdiction ↗