Conrad D. Singer at a glance
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- Supreme Court Justice, IAS Part 18
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- Current term ends 2032
Conrad D. Singer
Supreme Court Justice, IAS Part 18 · Nassau County Supreme Court, Civil Term
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Biography
Professional career
- Current Position: Justice, New York Supreme Court – 10th Judicial District (term through 2035)
- Acting Justice, Supreme Court, Nassau County, Designated by Chief Administrative Judge Lawrence K. Marks, 2019 to Present
- Judge, Family Court, Nassau County, Elected, 2007 to 2016
- Prior Roles: Village Justice, Great Neck Plaza (2000–2006)
- Managing attorney of his Great Neck law firm (1995–2006)
Education
- Pace University Law School — J.D. (1989)
Additional information
- Reelected, 2017 to 2032
- 2013 New York State Family Court Judge of the Year Award
- Judge Singer presides over Part 15 of the Nassau County Supreme Court, with detailed rules governing communication, appearances, and courtroom conduct
Conrad D. Singer Procedures & Courtroom Rules
Motion practice
Judge Specific
Justice Singer requires motions in limine six business days before jury selection and requires pre-marked exhibit lists and separate court copies.
All motions in limine shall be served on all adversaries, filed in NYSCEF and provided to chambers on paper, 6 business days before jury selection. A list of all pre-marked exhibits shall be provided for both the Court and the stenographer.Justice Conrad D. Singer IAS Part 18 Rules ↗
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 (59 excerpts)
See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding.
Official rules document ↗ · Collected 2026-10-27
Communications with chambers
Letters: Except as provided herein, letters to the Court that contain substantive issues regarding the case are not permitted absent prior approval from the Court. Letters sent without prior approval shall be disregarded. No correspondence shall be sent to the Court without copying opposing counsel / pro-se parties with that correspondence.
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Email: With the pre-approval of chambers, counsel/ pro-se parties may communicate by email with chambers. An attorney / pro-se party emailing chambers must include all the other parties to the case on the email. Emails sent to the Court that contain substantiative issues regarding the case are not permitted absent prior approval from chambers. Email communication should only be to the email address listed above.
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Telephone Calls: Telephone calls to chambers are permitted only in emergency situations requiring immediate attention. In such situations only, call chambers at the above listed number.
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Appearances: Absent pre-approval by chambers, all appearances shall be in person. All appearances shall be made by attorneys with knowledge of the facts of the case and vested with authority to enter into stipulations and/or dispositions which bind their respective clients. The failure to comply with this rule or the failure to appear in timely fashion may subject counsel to one or more of the sanctions authorized by 22 NYCRR §202.27 and / or 22 NYCRR Part 130-2 (See 202.1(f) and (g) of the Uniform Civil Rules.) Attorneys shall comport themselves in accordance with the rules established in 22 NYCRR §700.4, the Rules of Professional Conduct, and the NYS Standards of Civility. This Part expects and requires all counsel to treat one another, the other litigants and all court personnel with professionalism and respect. Lack of civility toward one another will not be tolerated.
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Preliminary Conferences: Preliminary conferences will be held according to the rules set forth in 22 NYCRR §202.19 and will be conducted in the Preliminary Conference Part. The conference will be scheduled by the clerk of that part. (telephone no. 516-493-3101). The court expects parties to strictly adhere to the schedule contained within the preliminary conference order. That schedule cannot be changed without prior permission of the court. All Counsel shall be fully familiar with the preliminary conference order that is “so-ordered”by the Court.
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“Counsel for all parties shall consult prior to a preliminary or compliance conference about (i) resolution of the case, in whole or in part; (ii) discovery, including discovery of electronically stored information, and any other issues to be discussed at the conference, (iii) the use of alternate dispute resolution to resolve all or some issues in the litigation; and (iv) any voluntary and informal exchange of information that the parties agree would help aid early settlement of the case. Counsel shall make a good faith effort to reach
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agreement on these matters in advance of the conference.” (Section 202 of the Uniform Civil Rules.
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1. All conferences are scheduled at 9:15 a.m. unless the parties are specifically advised otherwise by the Court. Please be prompt. Defaults in appearance may be taken on the record at or after 10:15 a.m. At 10:15.a.m., compliance, status, and any other conferences may proceed with those attorneys present in the Courtroom at the time the case is called.
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2. Attorneys and pro-se litigants must check in with the Court Officer or Part Clerk. If the Courtroom is unavailable, counsel must call Chambers from the Fourth Floor Security Desk only when all parties are present. All parties must fully and legibly complete a sign-in sheet and note thereon whether counsel is in another Part and provide a cell phone number to be reached.
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Compliance Conference: The Compliance Conference date will be set down in the Preliminary Conference Order and must be held no later than 60 days before the date scheduled for the completion of discovery (22 NYCRR §202.19[b][3]). The conference will be held in the courtroom. In no event shall the Compliance Conference be held later than the deadline set forth in the Standards & Goals timetable accompanying the PC Order (provided by DCM). Adjournments will only be granted for compelling reasons. No Compliance Conference may be adjourned without prior approval of the Court. See Adjournment Request procedure for adjournment requests.
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Attorneys appearing at the Compliance Conference must have telephone access to their respective clients and shall be prepared to enter into good faith settlement discussions.
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of issue and in compliance with the standard and goals timetable accompanying the PC Order. The conference will be held in the courtroom. Attorneys appearing at the Certification Conference must have telephone access to their respective clients and shall be prepared to enter into good faith settlement discussions. There shall be no adjournments of Certification Conferences without the permission of the court.
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Pursuant to CPLR § 3214(b), motions brought pursuant to CPLR §§ 3211, 3212 or 3213 shall not automatically stay any discovery, unless otherwise ordered by the Court.
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The Court will notify counsel if a courtesy hard copy of motion papers and/or case law/statutory law is required.
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Pursuant to CPLR § 3212 (a), a motion for summary judgment shall be filed no later than sixty (60) days after the filing of the Note of Issue, except with leave of court on good cause shown.
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In accordance with 22 NYCRR 202.8-c “Absent express permission in advance, sur-reply papers including correspondence, addressing the merits of a motion are not permitted, except that counsel may inform the court by letter of the citation of any post-submission court decision that is relevant to the pending issues, but there shall be no additional argument. Materials submitted in violation hereof will not be read or considered. Opposing counsel who receives a copy of materials submitted in violation of this Rule shall not respond in kind.”
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Reply papers are permitted on all motions, and petitions. Reply papers are not permitted on orders to show cause or cross-motions without the leave of Court.
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The Court may require the parties to appear at a conference to discuss a pending motion. The failure to appear at such conference may result in the
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9. In the event a case is already scheduled for a conference with this Part, counsel should endeavor to coincide the return date of a motion, where feasible, with the previously scheduled conference. Where a motion is previously filed, any subsequent movants shall endeavor to coincide the return date(s) of any such subsequently filed motions, where possible.
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10. Counsel must advise the Court, in writing (upload to NYSCEF), as soon as practicable, if any submitted or unsubmitted motion, or portion thereof, has been resolved, withdrawn, or rendered moot because the case is settled, or an issue is otherwise resolved.
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1. The schedule outlined in the “Trial Worksheet” shall be strictly adhered to. Failure to adhere to such may constitute a waiver of any and all motions in limine. Absent court approval, alll motions in limine shall be in writing.
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Counsel shall attempt to resolve all issues before making a motion. Applications shall be limited to issues regarding the admissibility of evidence.
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Writs and Contempts: All applications shall be calendared on the date returnable. Appearance by all parties is mandatory unless advised otherwise by the Court. No adjournments will be considered or granted unless a stipulation consenting to the adjournment, signed by all parties and any alleged contemptor who is not a party, is received in Chambers no later than 12:00 p.m. of the day prior to the return date.
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Parties are directed to review Section 202.8-b of the Uniform Rules for the Supreme Court and County Court, eff February 1, 2021, regarding the length of motion papers. This rule must be adhered to strictly. Lawyers who ignore or disobey this rule may be subject to sanctions including, but not limited to, the striking of all their papers on the motion.
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Cross-Motions: Submission of a cross-motion with a stated return date that is beyond the return date of the original motion will not serve to adjourn the original motion.
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Summary Judgment: Motions for summary judgment shall be filed no later than 60 days after the filing of a note of issue.
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Discovery Motions: All discovery motions must contain an affirmation of good faith that strictly complies with 22 NYCRR 202.7(c). Failure to comply will result in denial of the motion. Such motions may not be filed without approval from the Court.
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Asis discussed, supra, and as is confirmed by rule 202.20-e, parties are required to strictly adhere to discovery schedules. Regarding discovery disputes, parties are required to meet and confer before involving the court or making a motion (Rule 202.20-f). It is the policy of this Part to not accept letters as good faith efforts, unless a series of letters indicates an interaction among counsel, and not just a one-sided statement or threat.
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1. Parties should contact the courtroom clerk with all questions regarding return dates and adjournments on Motions. _ If an adjournment of a motion is being requested, parties must first seek the consent of their adversary. If the adjournment is on consent, a stipulation or letter regarding the adjournment should be uploaded to NYSCEF.
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2. Adjournment requests of Conferences (excluding PC/DCM/Central Jury appearances) may only be sought through Chambers by completing the adjournment request form located on the Court website with the Part Rules. Absent emergency, all forms must be submitted to chambers at least 2 business days in advance. Potential dates amenable to all parties must be provided on the adjournment request form (requested adjourn dates should be restricted to Monday, Tuesday or Thursday) which is to be completed in its entirety and uploaded to NYSCEF with a copy emailed to judgesingerremote@nycourts.gov with all counsel copied.
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3. Adjournment requests which are left on the Chamber’s Voice Mail shall be disregarded. An adjournment request is not granted until the form is received by chambers and the adjournment is approved by Chambers.
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4. Adjournments requested due to an attorney's actual engagement on trial must be accompanied by an Affirmation of Engagement in conformity with 22 NYCRR Part 125.
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1. No adjournments of discovery deadlines set forth in the Preliminary Conference Order shall be permitted without prior Court permission. Depositions are court- ordered pursuant to the PC Order. Deposition dates specified in the PC Order or any other Order may not be adjourned to any later date without prior ci
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a. Requests for adjournments of deposition dates shall be made by
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uploading the Part’s Adjournment Request form to NYSCEF and e- mailing judgesingerremote@nycourts.gov with all counsel copied at least three business days before the scheduled deposition date. Counsel requesting the adjournment must state a reasonable basis for the request, a proposed new deposition schedule with firm dates, and whether the request is on consent of all parties. Requests to adjourn EBTs are not granted until the Court grants or approves the adjournment request.
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b. Any outstanding discovery issues that may potentially impact the holding of party depositions should be addressed sufficiently in advance of the Court-ordered EBT dates.
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c. Counsel must complete depositions prior to the scheduled Compliance
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1. Preliminary Conferences shall be held in accordance with the rules set forth in 22 NYCRR § 202.19 in the Preliminary Conference Part of this courthouse, not before Justice Singer. The PC will be scheduled by the Clerk of that part.
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Jury Trials: A trial conference with the Court shall be held immediately prior to jury selection, as well as immediately prior to the commencement of all jury trials.
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Unless otherwise noted, at least three (3) business days before jury selection, counsel shall provide the Court with printed copies (in a binder) of the following
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© Marked pleadings and amendments thereto and all bills of particulars served; © Proposed deliberation jury charges, including each applicable PJI number, and the contentions of each party. Proposed deliberation jury charges should contain
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the exact requested language for each jury charge. Such shall be emailed to chambers at judgesingerremote@nycourts.gov in Word or Word Perfect, as well as provided to chambers on paper;
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© A copy of all exhibits for the Court, separate than those to be placed into evidence or to be marked for identification. All exhibits over 25 pages must be Bates stamped;
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@ All motions in limine with copies of all case law and statutory law attached. Such shall be served on all adversaries, filed in NYSCEF and provided to chambers on paper, 6 business days before jury selection. All opposition papers are due 4 business days before jury selection and reply papers are due 3 business days before jury selection. All motion in limine papers, as well as opposition
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and reply papers shall comply with the Part’s rules for motion practice. Please review the
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e A list of witnesses (including the need for any interpreter) to be called at trial including expert witnesses, with the information required pursuant to CPLR 310(4)(1)@);
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Malpractice “Departures”: In cases involving claims of professional negligence, on the next trial session after a party rests, or such other time as the Court may direct, each party [plaintiff] shall furnish the Court and counsel for all parties with a list of the departures from the standards of good and accepted practice which that party asserts were testified to by its expert witness or witnesses. Where the testimony has been transcribed, page references will be required.
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Non Jury Trials: A trial conference with the Court shall be held immediately prior to the commencement of all trials.
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Unless otherwise noted, at least three (3) business days before trial counsel shall provide the Court with printed copies (in a binder) of the following papers
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@ All motions in limine with copies of all case law and statutory law attached. Such shall be served on all adversaries, filed in NYSCEF and provided to chambers on paper, 6 business days before the trial begins. All opposition papers are due 4 business days before the trial starts and reply papers are due 3 business days before the trial starts. All motion in limine papers, as well as opposition
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and reply papers shall comply with the Part’s rules for motion practice. Please review the rules. @ A list of witnesses (including the need for any interpreter) to be called at trial
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including expert witnesses, with the information required pursuant to CPLR 310(d)(1)@);
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It is the obligation of all counsel and all unrepresented parties to contact the Court three (3) business days prior to the start of the trial to confirm that all parties will appear. Failure to contact the Court can result in the trial date being changed or vacated.
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Ex-Parte and Miscellaneous Communications: The Court will not accept any ex parte communications by telephone or letter from counsel or a self- represented litigant. The Court will not accept any correspondence between counsel except as may be necessary to confirm a consent adjournment.
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Compliance with the provisions of CPLR 1207, 1208 and 22 NYCRR 202.67 and a proposed distribution of net amounts to be recovered by the disabled plaintiff that is consistent with the provisions of CPLR 1206 is required. The Court will not accept medical reports/affidavits executed more than six months prior to the submission date. The report must indicate whether the injured plaintiff has fully recovered, and if not, the nature and extent of the injuries and the costs of future treatment. Since the Court may direct that notice of the application be given to all persons who possess claims against the proceeds recoverable under the compromise, including those with statutory liens, the names and addresses of all such persons and the amount of their prospective claims must be set forth in the
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petition. If no person has asserted such a claim, the petition must so state. Once the submissions are complete, an appearance date shall be scheduled by the Court.
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Hearings/Inquests: All hearings and/or inquests emanating from cases in the inventory of IAS Part 15 shall be scheduled by the Court and shall be conducted in person. The filing of a note of issue is a condition precedent to the commencement of any hearing or inquest. All medical and/or business records are required to have the appropriate certification.
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Sanctions: The Court will not consider a sanctions application unless the moving party first seeks withdrawal or discontinuance of the offending act or action or demands required or necessary action which is refused. Proof of such request must be made a part of the sanctions application.
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The second track will be the compliance/certification track and that shall remain with the IAS Part. However, parties should expect that EVERY conference before the IAS Part will also be a settlement conference, and parties should appear with the authority to settle the matter.
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22 NYCRR Part 200 — Uniform Rules Courts Exercising Criminal Jurisdiction
Nassau 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
Nassau County Supreme Court
Civil actions and proceedings only; section-specific and specialized-part restrictions remain applicable.
Official source ↗ · Collected 2026-10-27Part 29: Electronic Recording and Audio-Visual Coverage in Court Facilities and of Court Proceedings
Nassau 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
Nassau 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
Identity source checked July 28, 2026.
Biography sources checked August 2, 2026.
New York State Unified Court System official judicial roster
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View New York State Unified Court System official judicial roster ↗Nassau County Supreme Court current roster, IAS Part 18
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View Nassau County Supreme Court current roster, IAS Part 18 ↗Justice Conrad D. Singer IAS Part 18 Rules
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View Justice Conrad D. Singer IAS Part 18 Rules ↗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 ↗