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# Charles D. Wood

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

- Assigned to Westchester County in 2012 and has held the role of the Supervising Judge of the Westchester County Matrimonial Part since 2013
- Justice, New York Supreme Court, Westchester County, White Plains, NY, 2010-2023
- Judge, Child Victims Act District Judge, Westchester County, NY, 2019-2020
- Supervising Judge, Westchester County, Matrimonial Part, NY, 2013-2013
- Judge, Yonkers City Court, Yonkers, NY, 2006-2009
- Counsel, New York State Senate, Nicholas A. Spano, 35th District, NY, 1999-2005
- Began his legal career as a sole practitioner in Yonkers — 1995–1997, then served as an associate at Banks, Curran, Keefe & Spolzino
- He is licensed to practice law in both New York (1995) and Connecticut (1994)

### Education

- B.A. from Vassar College in 1991 and a J.D. from New York Law School in 1994

### Additional information

- In 2023, he sought the Democratic Party endorsement for re-election to the Supreme Court, marking his first run as a registered Democrat
- Elected to the Yonkers City Court in 2005 and later elected to the New York Supreme Court, 9th Judicial District, in November 2009, taking office in January 2010
- Practitioner, Solo Practice, Yonkers, NY, 2001-2005
- He returned to private practice — 2001–2005 before entering the judiciary
- legal counsel to Republican State Senator Nicholas A. Spano (1999–2005)
- Practitioner, Banks, Curran, Keefe & Spolzino, LLP, Mount Kisco, NY, 1997-1999
- Practitioner, Yonkers, NY, 1995-1997
- Judge Wood has issued rulings in numerous significant cases, including Smith v
- He actively participated in Republican politics, including serving on campaigns and as counsel to Senator Spano
- Wood has been registered as both a Republican and a Democrat
- He has presided over a wide range of cases, including civil trials, commercial disputes, land use, medical malpractice, personal injury, and matrimonial matters
- He has also been designated to conduct public corruption felony trials in Nassau County and civil trials in Suffolk County
- Wood has been involved with professional and community organizations such as the New York State City Court Judges Association, Yonkers Lawyers Association, Westchester County Bar Association, Dutchess County Bar Association, Society of Irish American Lawyers, and the American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association

## 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=m3gXiJQN91NT91WFzaZknQ%3D%3D)
- [Official roster](https://iapps.courts.state.ny.us/judicialdirectory/Bio?judge_id=m3gXiJQN91NT91WFzaZknQ%3D%3D)
- [New York State Unified Court System Judicial Directory official judicial roster](https://iapps.courts.state.ny.us/judicialdirectory/Bio?judge_id=m3gXiJQN91NT91WFzaZknQ%3D%3D)
- [CourtListener judicial biographical directory](https://www.courtlistener.com/person/15164/charles-d-wood/)
- [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/15164/charles-d-wood/)

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## Published courtroom rules

### Judge and named-part rules

#### Conferences and appearances

Questions regarding local procedures should be addressed to the Civil Calendar Office at (914) 824-5300.

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_CDWOOD.pdf) · Source page 1 · Collected 2026-10-27

#### Communications with chambers

A. Communications with the Court’s Chambers staff listed above is restricted to IAS matters only. No communications regarding Medical, Dental, or Podiatric Malpractice matters shall be directed to the Court’s IAS Part 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/9jd/PartRules/PR_CDWOOD.pdf) · Source page 1 · Collected 2026-10-27

#### Communications with chambers

Communications regarding such matters shall be directed to the MDPM Part staff in compliance with the MDPM Part Rules.

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

[Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/courts/9jd/PartRules/PR_CDWOOD.pdf) · Source page 1 · Collected 2026-10-27

#### Communications with chambers

B. Correspondence to the Court must be uploaded to NYSCEF and simultaneously copied to all counsel or self-represented litigants.

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_CDWOOD.pdf) · Source page 1 · Collected 2026-10-27

#### Communications with chambers

C. Ex parte communications are strictly prohibited except upon consent of all counsel, or with respect to scheduling matters or the presentation of orders to show cause for signature.

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_CDWOOD.pdf) · Source page 1 · Collected 2026-10-27

#### Communications with chambers

D. Counsel must inform their client(s) that under no circumstances shall any member of this court’s staff engage in any conversation or exchange any communication with a represented party.

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_CDWOOD.pdf) · Source page 1 · Collected 2026-10-27

#### Communications with chambers

E. Self-represented parties must direct all communications through the Part Clerk and the Secretary.

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_CDWOOD.pdf) · Source page 1 · Collected 2026-10-27

#### Communications with chambers

F. The court shall not be copied on correspondence between the 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_CDWOOD.pdf) · Source page 1 · Collected 2026-10-27

#### Discovery

a. If the parties agree on a discovery schedule, they may submit a preliminary conference stipulation at least 1 day before the scheduled conference.

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

[Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/courts/9jd/PartRules/PR_CDWOOD.pdf) · Source page 2 · Collected 2026-10-27

#### Discovery

d. If the parties do not agree on a discovery schedule, at least 1 day before the conference, the parties shall submit a preliminary conference stipulation containing their proposed discovery schedule and indicating that it is submitted without consent.

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_CDWOOD.pdf) · Source page 2 · Collected 2026-10-27

#### Discovery

a. The parties may submit a compliance conference stipulation containing a schedule for the completion of outstanding discovery that complies with the designated discovery track and is signed by all counsel and self-represented litigants. Stipulations that do not adhere to the designated discovery track are subject to modification 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_CDWOOD.pdf) · Source page 2 · Collected 2026-10-27

#### Conferences and appearances

b. Stipulations should be submitted at least 1 day before the conference.

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

[Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/courts/9jd/PartRules/PR_CDWOOD.pdf) · Source page 2 · Collected 2026-10-27

#### Communications with chambers

1. For all virtual appearances, a Teams link will be emailed to all parties prior to the scheduled appearance. If a party does not receive a link for a scheduled virtual appearance, the party must request a link by e-mailing the Part Clerk on notice to all other parties, before the virtual appearance 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_CDWOOD.pdf) · Source page 2 · Collected 2026-10-27

#### Communications with chambers

2. Teams links are sent only to the parties’ service e-mail addresses listed on their NYSCEF accounts.

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_CDWOOD.pdf) · Source page 2 · Collected 2026-10-27

#### Communications with chambers

3. If a party experiences technical difficulties when accessing the Teams link and cannot connect to the call-in number, the party shall immediately e-mail the Part Clerk on notice to all other parties. The party shall include in the e-mail a phone number where that party can be contacted.

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_CDWOOD.pdf) · Source page 3 · Collected 2026-10-27

#### Conferences and appearances

4. Recording of virtual appearances is prohibited and subject to sanction.

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_CDWOOD.pdf) · Source page 3 · Collected 2026-10-27

#### Conferences and appearances

5. Only counsel and the parties may be present during a virtual appearance, unless other persons are expressly permitted by 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_CDWOOD.pdf) · Source page 3 · Collected 2026-10-27

#### Adjournments

1. Conferences will only be adjourned upon a showing of good cause (22 NYCRR § 202.10). The party requesting the adjournment must upload the request to NYSCEF and copy all other parties. The request must indicate if all the request is being made on consent, and if not, the reasons consent is not given, along with 3 proposed dates.

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_CDWOOD.pdf) · Source page 3 · Collected 2026-10-27

#### Conferences and appearances

2. Unless the parties receive confirmation from the Court that a conference has been rescheduled, the parties must appear for the conference as originally scheduled.

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_CDWOOD.pdf) · Source page 3 · Collected 2026-10-27

#### Adjournments

3. Discovery shall proceed during the period of any adjournment (22 NYCRR § 202.10). Any adjournment of a conference will not excuse the failure to provide discovery or adhere to preliminary conference or compliance conference orders.

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_CDWOOD.pdf) · Source page 3 · Collected 2026-10-27

#### Trial exhibits and witnesses

3. Pursuant to the Trial Readiness Order, plaintiff shall file and serve the Note of Issue and Certificate of Readiness within 20 days.

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_CDWOOD.pdf) · Source page 3 · Collected 2026-10-27

#### Trial exhibits and witnesses

4. Applications seeking to vacate a Note of Issue or otherwise challenge readiness for trial shall be made in accordance with 22 NYCRR § 202.21.

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_CDWOOD.pdf) · Source page 3 · Collected 2026-10-27

#### Motion practice

2. All motions are submitted without appearances and without oral argument, unless the court orders otherwise.

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_CDWOOD.pdf) · Source page 3 · Collected 2026-10-27

#### Motion practice

3. Sur-replies and other papers submitted after the return date of the motion will not be considered unless the court orders otherwise.

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_CDWOOD.pdf) · Source page 3 · Collected 2026-10-27

#### Motion practice

4. In accordance with Part III(B) of the Westchester Supreme Court Civil Case Management Rules, dispositive motions made pursuant to CPLR 3211, 3212, or 3213 do not stay discovery except for motions made pursuant to CPLR 3211(g).

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_CDWOOD.pdf) · Source page 4 · Collected 2026-10-27

#### Trial exhibits and witnesses

b. Any exhibit over 5 pages and not containing page numbers shall be bates stamped.

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_CDWOOD.pdf) · Source page 4 · Collected 2026-10-27

#### Trial exhibits and witnesses

c. References to exhibits shall indicate the page number on which the information cited is contained.

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_CDWOOD.pdf) · Source page 4 · Collected 2026-10-27

#### Adjournments

a. Adjournment requests must be made to the Motion Support Clerk in accordance with Part III of the Westchester Supreme Court Civil Case Management Rules.

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

[Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/courts/9jd/PartRules/PR_CDWOOD.pdf) · Source page 4 · Collected 2026-10-27

#### Adjournments

b. Requests for adjournments shall not be addressed to this part.

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_CDWOOD.pdf) · Source page 4 · Collected 2026-10-27

#### Motion practice

1. An order to show cause submitted to this court must be uploaded to NYSCEF, or in non-e-filed cases, presented to the office of the calendar clerk, after the payment of any required fees at the County Clerk’s Office.

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

[Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/courts/9jd/PartRules/PR_CDWOOD.pdf) · Source page 4 · Collected 2026-10-27

#### Conferences and appearances

2. A conference on the request for a Temporary Restraining Order, if required, will be conducted at a date and time set 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_CDWOOD.pdf) · Source page 4 · Collected 2026-10-27

#### Motion practice

4. No appearances are required, and no oral argument will be heard unless the court directs in the 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_CDWOOD.pdf) · Source page 4 · Collected 2026-10-27

#### Motion practice

3. A preliminary conference may constitute the pre-motion conference; however, no motion shall be made before a preliminary conference order has been issued.

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_CDWOOD.pdf) · Source page 4 · Collected 2026-10-27

#### Motion practice

5. Nothing in these rules shall be construed to prevent or limit counsel from making any motion deemed appropriate to best represent a party’s interests. The pre-motion conference shall be held to permit the court the opportunity to resolve issues before motion practice ensues.

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_CDWOOD.pdf) · Source page 5 · Collected 2026-10-27

#### Motion practice

1. Post-note summary judgment motions shall comply with the deadlines set forth in the Trial Readiness Order.

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_CDWOOD.pdf) · Source page 5 · Collected 2026-10-27

#### Motion practice

1. Shall be made by Order to Show Cause and be accompanied by a proposed order granting the requested relief (22 NYCRR § 202.8-a[b]).

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_CDWOOD.pdf) · Source page 5 · Collected 2026-10-27

#### Adjournments

A. When an action is settled, discontinued, or otherwise disposed of, counsel or self- represented parties must promptly file a stipulation of discontinuance before the case is marked settled and disposed (22 NYCRR § 202.28). If the stipulation of discontinuance is not filed, the parties must appear at any scheduled conference or alert the court that the stipulation of discontinuance was filed.

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

[Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/courts/9jd/PartRules/PR_CDWOOD.pdf) · Source page 5 · Collected 2026-10-27

#### Adjournments

B. If the parties reach a settlement agreement on the record and require time to effectuate the filing of a stipulation of discontinuance or to address settlement-related issues such as liens, the matter may be set down for an appearance in this part to ensure that discontinuance is effectuated in accordance with CPLR 2104, 3217, and 8020(c).

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_CDWOOD.pdf) · Source page 5 · Collected 2026-10-27

#### Adjournments

C. The pendency of settlement negotiations will not delay, adjourn, or in any way affect the scheduling of discovery proceedings or trials.

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_CDWOOD.pdf) · Source page 5 · Collected 2026-10-27

#### Conferences and appearances

1. Immediately prior to the commencement of a hearing or trial, this court will conduct a conference with all counsel and self-represented litigants to discuss preliminary matters and procedural issues. Counsel or self-represented

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_CDWOOD.pdf) · Source page 5 · Collected 2026-10-27

#### Motion practice

d. alert the court to any anticipated motions in limine or evidentiary objections which will be made during the hearing or trial and must provide this court with a copy of all prior decisions and orders which may be relevant to such application;

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_CDWOOD.pdf) · Source page 5 · Collected 2026-10-27

#### Trial exhibits and witnesses

1. Counsel shall jointly prepare a verdict sheet. The verdict sheet is to be in final form for presentation to the jury. If agreement cannot be reached, then each side shall present a proposed verdict sheet in Microsoft Word format

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_CDWOOD.pdf) · Source page 6 · Collected 2026-10-27

#### Trial exhibits and witnesses

1. If any part of a transcript of an examination before trial will be read as evidence-in-chief, the proponent of the transcript must provide a complete copy of it to the court and all other counsel or self-represented parties, prior to its reading.

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_CDWOOD.pdf) · Source page 6 · Collected 2026-10-27

#### Trial exhibits and witnesses

1. Counsel shall exit the courthouse with their trial exhibits after trial. If exhibits are not picked up, they will be considered abandoned and will be destroyed after ten days.

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_CDWOOD.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.
- [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.