--- title: "David S. Zuckerman | KnowJudges" canonical: "https://knowjudges.com/kyj/judge/david-s-zuckerman" page_type: "judge_profile" updated: "2026-08-02" --- # David S. Zuckerman 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 - Acting Justice, New York Supreme Court, Westchester County, White Plains, NY, 2015-present - Judge, New York County Court, Westchester County, NY, 2013-2022 - Town Justice, New York Town and Village Justice Courts, Town of New Castle, New Castle, NY, 2008-2012 - Founding Partner, Zuckerman & Cruz, NY, 1986-2012 - Assistant District Attorney, Bronx County District Attorney's Office, New York, NY, 1982-1986 - Previous Experience: Before his judicial career, Zuckerman worked as an Assistant District Attorney in Bronx County. ### Education - Boston University — J.D. (1982) ### Additional information - Current Position: Judge Zuckerman presides over the Westchester County Court, where he has been serving since his election in 2012. - Town Prosecutor, Town of New Castle, New Castle, NY, 1991-2007 - BA — SUNY at Binghamton — 1979 - He later established his own legal practice and held the role of the Town Prosecutor for the Town of New Castle ## 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=FMIzd_PLUS_qeHhsAbkF7Oek5Dw%3D%3D) - [Official roster](https://iapps.courts.state.ny.us/judicialdirectory/Bio?judge_id=FMIzd_PLUS_qeHhsAbkF7Oek5Dw%3D%3D) - [New York State Unified Court System Judicial Directory official judicial roster](https://iapps.courts.state.ny.us/judicialdirectory/Bio?judge_id=FMIzd_PLUS_qeHhsAbkF7Oek5Dw%3D%3D) - [CourtListener judicial biographical directory](https://www.courtlistener.com/person/15170/david-s-zuckerman/) - [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/15170/david-s-zuckerman/) ## JSON-LD ```json { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@graph": [ { "@type": "WebPage", "@id": "https://knowjudges.com/kyj/judge/david-s-zuckerman", "url": "https://knowjudges.com/kyj/judge/david-s-zuckerman", "name": "David S. 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[Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/courts/9jd/PartRules/PR_DSZuckerman.pdf) · Source page 2 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Conferences and appearances B. Appearances by Counsel with Knowledge and Authority: All counsel who appear before the court must be familiar with the case and be fully authorized to enter into agreements as to both substantive and procedural matters on behalf of their clients. 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_DSZuckerman.pdf) · Source page 2 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Conferences and appearances Attorneys appearing “of counsel” to the attorneys of record and self- represented parties shall be held to the same requirements. Failure to comply with this rule may be regarded as a default and dealt with appropriately. All counsel and self-represented parties must be on time for all scheduled appearances. 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_DSZuckerman.pdf) · Source page 2 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Adjournments C. Settlements and Discontinuances: If an action is settled, discontinued, or otherwise disposed of, counsel and self-represented parties shall immediately inform the court by letter, along with a copy of the Stipulation of Discontinuance, and, in an e-filed case, by filing the Stipulation via NYSCEF. In a non e-filed case, the Stipulation of Discontinuance must be filed with the County Clerk, with a copy provided to Chambers. The court will not mark any matter settled unless these directions have been complied with. 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_DSZuckerman.pdf) · Source page 3 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Communications with chambers E. Conduct of Parties and Counsel: It is expected that all parties and counsel shall conduct themselves appropriately in all in-court and out-of-court (virtual) proceedings and in their communications with each other and to the court. Personal attacks upon parties, counsel or the court will not be tolerated and may result in imposition of sanctions. 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_DSZuckerman.pdf) · Source page 3 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Communications with chambers F. Ex Parte Communications: Ex parte communications are strictly prohibited except upon consent of all counsel, with respect to scheduling matters, presentation of orders to show cause for signature, or where otherwise permitted by law. 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_DSZuckerman.pdf) · Source page 3 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Communications with chambers G. Communications with Represented Parties: Counsel are directed to inform their clients that under no circumstances shall any represented party engage in any conversation or exchange any communication with the court and its staff (see CPLR § 321[a]). 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_DSZuckerman.pdf) · Source page 3 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Adjournments H. Scheduling: Counsel and any self-represented party should address questions about scheduling appearances or adjourning appearances to the Part Clerk Ms. Meyers via e-mail at lmeyers@nycourts.gov. Requests for adjournments of appearances should normally not be made any later than 12 noon on the last business date prior to the 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_DSZuckerman.pdf) · Source page 3 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Filing and working copies A. E-Filing Rules and Protocol: Counsel for all parties shall familiarize themselves with the statewide E-Filing Rules (see §§ 202.5-b and 202.5bb of the Uniform Rules for the New York State Trial Courts, available at www.nycourts.gov/efile). 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_DSZuckerman.pdf) · Source page 4 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Filing and working copies General questions about e-filing should be addressed to the E- Filing Resource Center at (646) 386-3033 or efile@courts.state.ny.us. 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_DSZuckerman.pdf) · Source page 4 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Courtroom conduct and technology Specific questions about local procedures should be addressed to the Office of the Chief Clerk, Westchester County Supreme and County Courts, 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_DSZuckerman.pdf) · Source page 4 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Filing and working copies B. Electronic Filing: All documents filed in mandatory e-filed cases, except those documents subject to the “opt out” provision of § 202.5-bb of the Uniform Rules for the New York State Trial Courts, or documents subject to e-filing in which consent is being withheld, are to be filed through the New York State Courts E-Filing System (NYSCEF). All submissions to the court, including proposed orders, judgments and letters must be electronically 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_DSZuckerman.pdf) · Source page 4 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Filing and working copies A. Working Copies: This Part does not require working copies unless otherwise directed in a particular matter. In the event that the Part requires a working copy, the working copy shall have the Confirmation Notice generated by the NYSCEF system, showing that the documents have been e-filed, firmly fastened thereto as a cover page. 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_DSZuckerman.pdf) · Source page 4 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Motion practice Orders to show cause shall comply inter alia with §§§202.7(f) and 202.8-d of the Uniform Rules for the New York State Trial Courts regarding the need for emergency relief or a stay, or that a statute requires application by Order to Show Cause. Reply papers are not permitted. Unless indicated otherwise, a court appearance is not required on the return date of all orders to show cause. If an appearance is required, the order to show cause will so indicate and oral argument will be heard on the return 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_DSZuckerman.pdf) · Source page 5 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Communications with chambers C. Discovery Disputes for Cases Assigned to this Part: Prior to seeking judicial intervention by motion, counsel and/or unrepresented parties shall communicate with each other and attempt to resolve or limit any discovery issues. The court endeavors to resolve discovery disputes promptly, and parties who cannot resolve a discovery dispute must seek a court conference, which may be held telephonically, virtually or in person, before moving for relief. A discovery conference may be obtained by submitting a letter application, not exceeding one (1) page in length, to the Part Clerk Ms. Meyers via e-mail at lmeyers@nycourts.gov and subsequently uploading the request to 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/9jd/PartRules/PR_DSZuckerman.pdf) · Source page 5 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Communications with chambers With respect to cases in which a discovery motion accompanies the Request for Judicial Intervention (which results in assignment to this court), no opposition papers shall be served until there has been a conference with the court, which may be obtained by submitting a letter application, not exceeding one (1) page in length, to the Part Clerk Ms. Meyers via e-mail. The application for a discovery conference may be made by any counsel or unrepresented parties and must be submitted within eight (8) days of service of the 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/9jd/PartRules/PR_DSZuckerman.pdf) · Source page 5 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Motion practice D. Requests for Temporary Injunctive Relief for Cases Assigned to this Part: When an order to show cause seeks temporary injunctive relief, including, but not limited to, a stay or a 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_DSZuckerman.pdf) · Source page 5 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Trial exhibits and witnesses temporary restraining order, counsel for the moving party or any self-represented party shall demonstrate compliance with §§202.7(f), 202.8(d), and 202.8-e of the Uniform Rules for the New York State Trial Courts regarding notice to affected 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_DSZuckerman.pdf) · Source page 6 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Motion practice Motions for Injunctive Relief: On an order to show cause which seeks injunctive relief, the moving papers shall set forth compliance with §§202.8(d), 202.8-d and 202.8-e of the Uniform Rules for the New York State Trial Courts. Failure to comply with this requirement may result in summary denial of 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_DSZuckerman.pdf) · Source page 6 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Communications with chambers F. Sur-Reply and Post-Submission Papers: Counsel and self- represented parties are reminded that the CPLR does not provide for submission of sur-reply papers, however denominated, or presentation of papers or letters to the court after the return date of a motion. In addition, motion practice by correspondence is not permitted. Any opposing counsel or self-represented party who receives a copy of such materials submitted in violation of this rule shall not respond to same. 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_DSZuckerman.pdf) · Source page 6 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Adjournments G. Motion Adjournments: Other than as relates to requests to adjourn an Order to Show Cause, which is made directly to the assigned Part, once a motion has been filed, any request for an adjournment must be both: (1) filed on NYSCEF; and (2) sent, via e-mail, to the Motion Support Clerk at MotionSupportWestchester@nycourts.gov. Any request for an adjournment that is not both filed on NYSCEF and e-mailed to the Motion Support Clerk shall be rendered a nullity. The parties are reminded that, under the Westchester Supreme Court Civil Case Management Rules: (1) such requests must be made “at least two (2) business days prior to the return date, on notice 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/9jd/PartRules/PR_DSZuckerman.pdf) · Source page 6 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Adjournments (2) any single request for an adjournment may seek an adjournment no greater than thirty (30) days; (3) a motion may be adjourned a maximum of three (3) times; and (4) a motion may be adjourned a maximum of sixty (60) 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_DSZuckerman.pdf) · Source page 7 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Motion practice I. Opposing Papers: Opposing papers are due at 9:30 a.m. on the date that said papers are due. Please further note that, where the moving party has sought to utilize CPLR §2214(b), papers opposing the motion are due no later than 9:30 a.m., 7 days before the return date of the motion. Papers delivered to the court after that time, whether e-filed or delivered in hard copy, will not be accepted on the 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/9jd/PartRules/PR_DSZuckerman.pdf) · Source page 7 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Artificial intelligence J. Artificial Intelligence Counsel and any self-represented party must disclose to the court if any portion of their written submission to the Court was generated by any form of artificial intelligence and if so, what portion thereof utilized this form of technology. 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_DSZuckerman.pdf) · Source page 7 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Motion practice 1. Written Decisions: In most instances, following full submission of a motion, the court will issue a written decision and order. Typically, the decision and order will be e-filed through NYSCEF. E-filing parties must serve documents in hard copy on parties who have not recorded their participation in e-filing and e-file proof of such service. 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_DSZuckerman.pdf) · Source page 7 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Filing and working copies transcript of the proceedings at which the bench decision was rendered. The signed order will be e-filed by the court through NYSCEF. E-filing parties must serve documents in hard copy on parties who have not recorded their participation in e-filing and e- file proof of such service. 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_DSZuckerman.pdf) · Source page 8 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Filing and working copies A. Trial Preparation: Prior to commencement of any trial or hearing, counsel shall ascertain the availability of all witnesses and subpoenaed documents. Counsel for any party or any self- represented party who has issued subpoenae for the production of records shall request that the Part Clerk obtain all subpoenaed documents from the file room upon reporting to the Part for 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/9jd/PartRules/PR_DSZuckerman.pdf) · Source page 8 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Communications with chambers B. Conference: Immediately preceding commencement of the trial, the court shall conduct a conference with all counsel and self- represented parties to discuss preliminary matters and the possibility of settlement. At this conference, counsel must have full authority to settle, or be able to immediately reach the person with such authority by telephone. Additionally, all counsel and self- 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_DSZuckerman.pdf) · Source page 8 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Trial exhibits and witnesses 5. Discuss scheduling, as well as the number of witnesses to be called at trial, any anticipated issues regarding the attendance at trial of any party, attorney or witnesses, and any other practical problems the court should consider in scheduling, 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_DSZuckerman.pdf) · Source page 9 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Trial exhibits and witnesses 6. Alert the court as to any anticipated requests for a jury instruction relating to missing witnesses or evidence, and 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_DSZuckerman.pdf) · Source page 9 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Trial exhibits and witnesses C. Copies of Transcripts: Immediately prior to commencement of the trial, all transcripts of testimony that may be used either to refresh a witness’ recollection or for cross-examination shall be provided to the court. If any part of a transcript of an examination before trial or other recorded proceeding will be read as evidence- in-chief, the proponent of the transcript shall provide a complete copy of it to the court immediately prior to commencement of the trial, with citations to the page and line numbers for all portions to be read. 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_DSZuckerman.pdf) · Source page 9 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Conferences and appearances counsel or self-represented parties. Personal attacks upon parties, counsel or the court will not be tolerated and may result in the imposition of sanctions. Do not attempt to speak over an adversary; only one person shall speak at a time. If a significant discussion with an adversary is required, permission to approach the bench for a sidebar conference should be requested. Do not address the jury except during jury selection, opening statement and summation. 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_DSZuckerman.pdf) · Source page 10 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Trial exhibits and witnesses F. Use of Exhibits: Do not show anything, including an exhibit or proposed exhibit, to a witness without first showing it to all opposing counsel and self-represented parties. If any counsel or self-represented party believes this procedure will compromise his or her trial strategy, he or she shall first request a pre-offer ruling outside the presence of the jury. 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_DSZuckerman.pdf) · Source page 10 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Conferences and appearances G. Summation Exhibits: Any counsel or self-represented party who intends during summation to use any type of demonstrative exhibit not marked into evidence must advise the court and all other counsel and self-represented parties of that intention at the pre- charge conference. Failure to comply with this rule may result in an order precluding use of the exhibit during summation. 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_DSZuckerman.pdf) · Source page 10 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Trial exhibits and witnesses H. Examination of Witnesses: Do not approach a witness on the stand during questioning without the court’s permission. In the absence of such permission, counsel shall not come closer to the witness stand than the line created by the front of the table occupied by plaintiff’s counsel. Questioning counsel or a self-represented party shall allow the witness to complete his or her answer to a question before asking another question. Do not interrupt a witness in the middle of an answer unless it is totally unresponsive, in which event a ruling from the court shall be requested. If an objection is made during the examination of a witness, opposing counsel shall not make further inquiry of the witness until the court rules on the objection. 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_DSZuckerman.pdf) · Source page 10 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Communications with chambers I. Jury Charges: In all jury trials, a complete list of requests to charge shall be submitted to the court immediately prior to commencement of trial, with copies provided to all other counsel and self-represented parties. If a requested charge is drawn from the current Pattern Jury Instructions (PJI), only the PJI number need be submitted. Where deviations from, or additions to, the PJI are requested, or where an instruction has a space for facts or other information to be filled in, the full text of such requests or insertions must be submitted in writing, together with any supporting legal precedents. In addition, such proposals shall be prepared in Word format and e-mailed to the Judge’s Principal Law Clerk at jmechman@nycourts.gov. At the final charge conference, if marshaling of the evidence is required as to a particular jury charge, counsel and all self-represented parties shall provide the Court with the proposed facts they seek to be presented to the jury. 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_DSZuckerman.pdf) · Source page 11 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Communications with chambers J. Verdict Sheet: At the commencement of the trial, counsel for the parties and any self-represented parties shall jointly prepare a verdict sheet. If agreement cannot be reached, each party shall present a proposed verdict sheet which shall be served upon all other parties. The verdict sheet shall be in a final, typewritten form, which may be used given by the court to the jury. In addition, the proposed verdict sheet(s) shall be submitted in Word format and e-mailed to the Judge’s Principal Law Clerk Ray Mechmann at jmechman@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/9jd/PartRules/PR_DSZuckerman.pdf) · Source page 11 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Trial exhibits and witnesses Check-in: At the start of each day of trial or hearing, all counsel and self-represented parties shall check in with the Part Clerk. 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_DSZuckerman.pdf) · Source page 11 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Artificial intelligence L. Artificial Intelligence Counsel and any self-represented party must disclose to the court if any portion of their written submission to the Court was generated by any form of artificial intelligence and if so, what portion thereof utilized this form of technology. 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_DSZuckerman.pdf) · Source page 12 · 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.