--- title: "Denise N. Johnson | KnowJudges" canonical: "https://knowjudges.com/kyj/judge/denise-n-johnson" page_type: "judge_profile" updated: "2026-10-09" --- # Denise N. Johnson Queens County Supreme Court, Civil Term · Supreme Court Justice, Queens County Civil Term, IAS Part 11 ## Profile - Court: Queens County Supreme Court, Civil Term - State: New York - Role: Supreme Court Justice, Queens County Civil Term, IAS Part 11 - Service status: active - Last verified: 2026-07-28 ## Summary Official judge-specific and circuitwide procedural guidance has been located for this profile. ## Biography ### Professional career - Justice, Supreme Court of the State of New York, Queens County, Elected, 2023 to 2036 - Judge, Civil Court of the City of New York, Queens County, Elected, 2021 to 2022 - Judge, Criminal Court of the City of New York, Queens County, Designated by Chief Administrative Judge Lawrence K. Marks, 2021 to 2022 - NYS Unified Court System,, Principal Law Clerk to Supreme Court Justice, 2006 to 2020 - Principal Law Clerk to Supreme Court Justice Janice A. Taylor (2006–2020) - Justice of the Queens County Supreme Court in New York’s 11th Judicial District, presiding over Part 11 (motions, orders to show cause, and related matters) in the Civil Term at 88-11 Sutphin Boulevard, Jamaica, NY ### Education - St. John's University School of Law — J.D. (1997) ### Additional information - Recognized for her experience in both civil and criminal litigation, negotiation, and case management. - Her background includes overseeing complex motions, pretrial dispositions, and trial scheduling, as well as drafting judicial decisions and managing legal calendars ## Before you appear - Read the judge-specific standing order first when one is listed. - Check the docket and case orders for requirements that supersede broader guidance. - Confirm current remote-access and courtroom technology arrangements before the proceeding. ## Courtroom Rules ### trial materials Scope: judge specific Justice Johnson requires properly marked hard copies of pleadings, the bill of particulars, witness and exhibit lists, deposition transcripts, proposed jury instructions, and a proposed verdict sheet before trial, with email courtesy copies. Evidence excerpt: Prior to the commencement of trial, the parties shall provide the court with PROPERLY MARKED HARD COPIES of Pleadings, Bill of Particulars, Witness list, Exhibit list, Deposition Transcripts, proposed jury instructions, and a proposed verdict sheet. Parties should also provide courtesy copies of the aforementioned via email. [Justice Johnson IAS Part 11 Rules](https://www.nycourts.gov/media/20861) Source checked: 2026-07-28 ### interpreter notice Scope: judge specific Justice Johnson requires at least fourteen business days of notice if a proposed trial witness needs an interpreter. Evidence excerpt: Each party must notify the Clerk of the Part, at least 14 business days prior to the commencement of the trial, if any proposed witness needs an interpreter. [Justice Johnson IAS Part 11 Rules](https://www.nycourts.gov/media/20861) Source checked: 2026-07-28 ### trial readiness and assignment Scope: courtwide Every matter on the Queens Trial Scheduling Part pretrial calendar is treated as trial-ready, and counsel must be prepared for jury selection or a nonjury trial before assignment to the next available justice. Evidence excerpt: Every case on the Trial Scheduling Pre-Trial Conference calendar is deemed ready for trial. All parties should be prepared for jury selection, or proceed to non-jury trial. [Queens County Trial Scheduling Part Rules and Procedures](https://www.nycourts.gov/media/21096) Source checked: 2026-07-28 ### pretrial appearance Scope: courtwide Queens Trial Scheduling Part pretrial calendar appearances are mandatory and in person. Evidence excerpt: In-person appearances are mandatory at the call of each calendar. [Queens County Trial Scheduling Part Rules and Procedures](https://www.nycourts.gov/media/21096) Source checked: 2026-07-28 ### powerpoint demonstratives and models Scope: courtwide In a Queens Summary Jury Trial, counsel may use PowerPoint, photographs, diagrams, scale models, overhead projectors, trial notebooks, and other innovative presentation methods, subject to the evidentiary hearing or trial judge. Evidence excerpt: Counsel may use photographs, diagrams, power point presentations, scale models overhead projectors, trial notebooks, all of which can be submitted to the jury, or any other innovative method of presentation. [Queens County Summary Jury Trial Rules and Procedures](https://www.nycourts.gov/media/18996) Source checked: 2026-07-28 ### presentation exchange deadline Scope: courtwide Anything intended for the jury as part of the Summary Jury Trial presentation must be exchanged with the trial packet before the evidentiary hearing unless the court orders otherwise. Evidence excerpt: Anything which is to be submitted to the jury as part of the presentation of the case must be exchanged pursuant to Rule 6 (a) herein unless otherwise ordered. [Queens County Summary Jury Trial Rules and Procedures](https://www.nycourts.gov/media/18996) Source checked: 2026-07-28 ### remote witness testimony Scope: courtwide Queens Summary Jury Trial rules permit Skype or webcam testimony. Evidence excerpt: Skype or web-cam testimony shall be permitted. [Queens County Summary Jury Trial Rules and Procedures](https://www.nycourts.gov/media/18996) Source checked: 2026-07-28 ### recording and photography Scope: statewide New York statewide rules require permission before photographing, filming, videotaping, audiotaping, broadcasting, or telecasting in court facilities, including courtrooms. Evidence excerpt: Taking photographs, films or videotapes, or audiotaping, broadcasting or telecasting, in a courthouse including any courtroom, office or hallway thereof, at any time or on any occasion, whether or not the court is in session, is forbidden, unless permission of the Chief Administrator of the Courts or a designee of the Chief Administrator is first obtained [Part 29: Electronic Recording and Audio-Visual Coverage in Court Facilities and of Court Proceedings](https://www.nycourts.gov/rules/part-29-electronic-recording-and-audio-visual-coverage-court-facilities-and-court-proceedings?from_node=15921&topic=386&wrapped=true) Source checked: 2026-07-26 ### evidence presentation control Scope: statewide The official Guide to New York Evidence identifies court control over presentation of evidence as a statewide evidence topic; counsel should expect the assigned judge to control the mode and order of proof. Evidence excerpt: 1.07. COURT CONTROL OVER PRESENTATION OF EVIDENCE [Guide to New York Evidence: Article 1, General Provisions and Court's Role](https://www.nycourts.gov/judges/evidence/1-GENERAL/1-generalprovisions.shtml) Source checked: 2026-07-26 ### trial exhibit books Scope: statewide In New York Supreme Court and County Court civil cases, the court may require indexed trial exhibit binders, notebooks, or electronic equivalents for the court, counsel, and witnesses. Evidence excerpt: The court may direct that on the first day of trial or at such other time as the court may set, counsel shall submit an indexed binder or notebook, or the electronic equivalent, of trial exhibits for the court's use. [Part 202: Uniform Civil Rules for the Supreme Court and the County Court](https://www.nycourts.gov/rules/part-202-uniform-civil-rules-supreme-court-and-county-court) Source checked: 2026-07-26 ### exhibit marking Scope: statewide Civil trial counsel in New York Supreme Court and County Court must confer before trial and attempt to agree on exhibits to be offered without objection, unless the court directs otherwise. Evidence excerpt: Counsel for the parties shall consult prior to trial and shall in good faith attempt to agree upon the exhibits that will be offered into evidence without objection. [Part 202: Uniform Civil Rules for the Supreme Court and the County Court](https://www.nycourts.gov/rules/part-202-uniform-civil-rules-supreme-court-and-county-court) Source checked: 2026-07-26 ### virtual evidence courtroom Scope: statewide For Commercial Division matters, New York rules encourage Virtual Evidence Courtrooms for managing and presenting trial evidence after authorization by request or court direction. Evidence excerpt: Virtual Evidence Courtrooms (VECs) may be used to facilitate real-time access to trial exhibits and other relevant documents. [Part 202.70 Commercial Division Rules: Virtual Evidence Courtrooms and Trial Exhibits](https://www.nycourts.gov/rules/part-202-uniform-civil-rules-supreme-court-and-county-court) Source checked: 2026-07-26 ### electronic appearances Scope: statewide For New York criminal proceedings, virtual and hybrid appearances are governed by Part 200 consent, objection, public-access, and calendar-update requirements. Evidence excerpt: For all hybrid proceedings, all electronic appearances shall be projected in the physical courtroom in which the in-person portion of the proceeding is taking place in such a manner as to provide a reasonable opportunity for members of the public to view and hear the participants appearing electronically. [Part 200: Uniform Rules for Courts Exercising Criminal Jurisdiction](https://www.nycourts.gov/rules/part-200-uniform-rules-courts-exercising-criminal-jurisdiction) Source checked: 2026-07-26 ## Sources - [Official profile](https://www.nycourts.gov/media/20861) - [Official roster](https://www.nycourts.gov/media/20861) - [New York State Unified Court System official judicial roster](https://www.nycourts.gov/media/20861) - [Queens County Supreme Court Civil Term assignment, IAS Part 11](https://www.nycourts.gov/media/20741) - [Queens County Trial Scheduling Part Rules and Procedures](https://www.nycourts.gov/media/21096) - [Queens County Summary Jury Trial Rules and Procedures](https://www.nycourts.gov/media/18996) - [Justice Johnson IAS Part 11 Rules](https://www.nycourts.gov/media/20861) - [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) - [Judicial Directory: Hon. 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All questions regarding motions, orders to show cause, adjournments, calendar calls, and scheduling should be made via email at QSCPART11@nycourts.gov and NOT by calls to chambers. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/COURTS/11jd/supreme/civilterm/partrules/part11.pdf) · Source page 1 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Motion practice 2. Please notify the Court IMMEDIATELY, especially while a motion is pending, if the action or petition has been settled, discontinued, and/or the motion has been resolved, via email at QSCPART11@nycourts.gov, and COPY ALL parties to the action. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/COURTS/11jd/supreme/civilterm/partrules/part11.pdf) · Source page 1 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Communications with chambers IMPORTANT – Individual Court Parts DO NOT receive email notifications when papers are uploaded to NYSCEF. Papers that require Court action and documents requiring Justice Johnson’s signature, including proposed orders, stipulations to be so ordered, and subpoenas, should be uploaded to NYSCEF and emailed to chambers at- QSCPART11@nycourts.gov. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/COURTS/11jd/supreme/civilterm/partrules/part11.pdf) · Source page 1 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Conferences and appearances 5. Part 11 does not schedule or conduct Preliminary or Compliance Conferences. All questions regarding Preliminary Conferences and/or Compliance Conferences should be made to the respective part, NOT Part 11. See page 5 for more information. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/COURTS/11jd/supreme/civilterm/partrules/part11.pdf) · Source page 2 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Communications with chambers 1. Counsel and Litigants (represented or self-represented) are advised that Justice Johnson, her Principal Law Clerk, Assistant Law Clerk, and Part Clerk may not engage in any Ex- Parte communications. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/COURTS/11jd/supreme/civilterm/partrules/part11.pdf) · Source page 2 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Communications with chambers 2. Absolutely no telephone inquiries concerning motions or applications may be made to chambers, such inquiries or concerns shall be addressed to the Part Clerk at (718) 298-1821 or via email at QSCPART11@nycourts.gov. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/COURTS/11jd/supreme/civilterm/partrules/part11.pdf) · Source page 2 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Communications with chambers 3. Do not send any letters, documents, papers, mail, or facsimile unless expressly permitted by these Practice Rules or by prior approval of the Court to the part or chambers. These will not be responded to. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/COURTS/11jd/supreme/civilterm/partrules/part11.pdf) · Source page 2 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Communications with chambers 4. Any and all communications with chambers must include all parties. They will otherwise not be responded to as they are improper ex parte communication. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/COURTS/11jd/supreme/civilterm/partrules/part11.pdf) · Source page 2 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Filing and working copies 1. All cases in Part 11 are required to be electronically filed through the New York State Courts E-Filing (NYSCEF) system. Attorneys are expected to familiarize themselves with NYSCEF procedures. For more information on e-filing rules, parties may visit the following link: Queens Supreme Court E-filing web 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/11jd/supreme/civilterm/partrules/part11.pdf) · Source page 2 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Filing and working copies a. With Consent of all parties - the parties can execute the Stipulation and Consent to E-Filing form which can be obtained at this link: Stipulation and Consent to E- filing Form, and send it to efile@nycourts.gov. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/COURTS/11jd/supreme/civilterm/partrules/part11.pdf) · Source page 2 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Communications with chambers The requesting party must serve all parties to the action with Form 28. Then email a copy of the Form and proof of service to efile@nycourts.gov. Once submitted the Queens County Clerk will send the application to Justice Johnson’s Chambers to approve or deny. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/COURTS/11jd/supreme/civilterm/partrules/part11.pdf) · Source page 3 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Conferences and appearances Note: “eTrack” is a case tracking service that enables parties to track active Civil Supreme Court cases and to receive notice of scheduled appearances and/or “control dates”. Parties and/or their counsel must be registered for the eTrack service for all Part 11 cases. To register or log-in, please visit: http://iapps.courts.state.ny.us/webcivil/etrackLogin . See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/COURTS/11jd/supreme/civilterm/partrules/part11.pdf) · Source page 3 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Filing and working copies Documents requiring Justice Johnson’s signature, including proposed orders and stipulations, must be e-filed with NYSCEF and sent via email to QSCPART11@nycourts.gov. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/COURTS/11jd/supreme/civilterm/partrules/part11.pdf) · Source page 3 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Motion practice 6. Motions assigned to Part 11, shall be made returnable and noticed to be heard before the Hon. Denise N. Johnson, Part 11 on Tuesdays at 10:00am See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/COURTS/11jd/supreme/civilterm/partrules/part11.pdf) · Source page 3 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Adjournments 9. Requests for adjournment: see Adjournments section below. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/COURTS/11jd/supreme/civilterm/partrules/part11.pdf) · Source page 3 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Motion practice 10. Stipulations regarding pending motions must be e-filed at least two (2) business days prior to the calendared date and time. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/COURTS/11jd/supreme/civilterm/partrules/part11.pdf) · Source page 3 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Motion practice 11. The Court, upon its discretion, may schedule oral arguments after submission. Any requests for oral argument must be listed on the Notice of Motion. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/COURTS/11jd/supreme/civilterm/partrules/part11.pdf) · Source page 3 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Motion practice 12. All motion papers submitted to the Court must comply with 22 NYCRR § 202.5 which can be found at the following link: Uniform Rules for N.Y. State Trial Courts. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/COURTS/11jd/supreme/civilterm/partrules/part11.pdf) · Source page 4 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Motion practice 13. In addition to the requirements of 22 NYCRR § 202.5, all pages and paragraphs are to be numbered, and must include the Motion Sequence Number. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/COURTS/11jd/supreme/civilterm/partrules/part11.pdf) · Source page 4 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Communications with chambers 14. The Court will not consider papers e-filed or sent to chambers, or to the Part, after the motion or cross motion(s) has been marked “fully submitted.” See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/COURTS/11jd/supreme/civilterm/partrules/part11.pdf) · Source page 4 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Adjournments 1. Motions may be adjourned on consent with a fully executed stipulation by all parties with the adjourned dated. The fully executed stipulation must be submitted to the Part Clerk, no later than two (2) business days prior to the calendar date and time, via email at QSCPART11@nycourts.gov. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/COURTS/11jd/supreme/civilterm/partrules/part11.pdf) · Source page 4 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Adjournments 3. Absent extenuating circumstances, consent adjournments shall be limited to one (1). Thereafter, the parties MUST contact the Part Clerk via email at QSCPART11@nycourts.gov if seeking any further adjournments. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/COURTS/11jd/supreme/civilterm/partrules/part11.pdf) · Source page 4 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Adjournments 4. All adjournments are subject to final approval by Justice Johnson in advance of a scheduled Court appearance as per the Part Rules. Barring extenuating circumstances adjournment requests greater than 6 weeks will not be granted. Counsel or parties are required to confirm See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/COURTS/11jd/supreme/civilterm/partrules/part11.pdf) · Source page 4 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Motion practice 1. Prior to bringing a Discovery-related motion, all parties must seek leave from the assigned Compliance Conference Judge. For more information, click this link Compliance Conference Notice See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/COURTS/11jd/supreme/civilterm/partrules/part11.pdf) · Source page 5 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Communications with chambers 1. Part 11 does not hold Preliminary Conferences or Compliance Conferences. DO NOT CALL CHAMBERS with questions regarding Preliminary Conferences and/or Compliance Conferences. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/COURTS/11jd/supreme/civilterm/partrules/part11.pdf) · Source page 5 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Conferences and appearances 1. Virtual conferences are scheduled solely by the discretion of the court. Unless previously indicated, all required appearances are in- person. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/COURTS/11jd/supreme/civilterm/partrules/part11.pdf) · Source page 5 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Conferences and appearances 2. All lawyers and litigants should identify themselves at the beginning of each appearance. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/COURTS/11jd/supreme/civilterm/partrules/part11.pdf) · Source page 5 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Courtroom conduct and technology 5. Recording the proceeding by anyone other than the Judge, Court Reporter, or other Court personnel, is PROHIBITED. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/COURTS/11jd/supreme/civilterm/partrules/part11.pdf) · Source page 6 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Courtroom conduct and technology 9. Lawyers and litigants should appear from an office or quiet space. Background noise is detrimental to the conditions necessary to ensure an accurate transcript and diminishes the decorum of the proceeding. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/COURTS/11jd/supreme/civilterm/partrules/part11.pdf) · Source page 6 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Conferences and appearances 1. Upon assignment to Part 11, all parties appearing for trial must be familiar with the case, ready, and authorized to participate in settlement discussions and/or proceed to trial. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/COURTS/11jd/supreme/civilterm/partrules/part11.pdf) · Source page 6 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Trial exhibits and witnesses 2. Each party must notify the Clerk of the Part, at least 14 business days prior to the commencement of the trial, if any proposed witness needs an interpreter, and if so, the language and any dialect. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/COURTS/11jd/supreme/civilterm/partrules/part11.pdf) · Source page 6 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Discovery 3. Prior to the commencement of trial, the parties shall provide the court with PROPERLY MARKED HARD COPIES of Pleadings, Bill of Particulars, Witness list [including their availability], Exhibit list, Deposition Transcripts, proposed jury instructions in compliance with the 2024 Pattern Jury Instructions (PJI), and a proposed verdict sheet. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/COURTS/11jd/supreme/civilterm/partrules/part11.pdf) · Source page 6 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Filing and working copies Parties should also provide courtesy copies of the aforementioned via email at QSCPART11@nycourts.gov. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/COURTS/11jd/supreme/civilterm/partrules/part11.pdf) · Source page 6 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Motion practice 5. Motions in limine – On the first appearance in the Part for trial, any party intending to make a motion in limine shall submit a brief written affirmation setting forth the nature of the application and any supporting statutory or case law. The party shall furnish the court with an original and one copy and provide all parties with a copy. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/COURTS/11jd/supreme/civilterm/partrules/part11.pdf) · Source page 6 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Discovery 1. If, at any point, the parties decide that they would benefit from the Alternative Dispute Resolution Program (ADR), they should write a joint letter to the Court asking to be referred to ADR. In that letter, they should state whether they prefer discovery to be stayed or continued during the mediation process. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/COURTS/11jd/supreme/civilterm/partrules/part11.pdf) · Source page 7 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Adjournments All stipulation of discontinuances must be accompanied by proof of filing with the County Clerk and payment of the appropriate fee pursuant to CPLR § 8020(d)(1). See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/COURTS/11jd/supreme/civilterm/partrules/part11.pdf) · Source page 7 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Communications with chambers A party seeking to have a subpoena signed by Justice Johnson, must submit a courtesy copy of the subpoena with an accompanying affidavit in support to chambers via the Part email at QSCPART11@nycourts.gov. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/COURTS/11jd/supreme/civilterm/partrules/part11.pdf) · Source page 8 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Conferences and appearances Any party wishing to schedule a conference for a foreclosure matter shall submit a letter to the Court via email at QSCPART11@nycourts.gov. Such request shall be forwarded to the Foreclosure Settlement Conference Part where foreclosure conferences are being conducted by Court Attorney-Referees. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/COURTS/11jd/supreme/civilterm/partrules/part11.pdf) · Source page 8 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Communications with chambers 2. For non-e-filed hard copy cases, all corrections must be sent to Chambers by regular mail only. Do NOT mail papers to the Matrimonial 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/11jd/supreme/civilterm/partrules/part11.pdf) · Source page 8 · Collected 2026-10-27 ### Shared court rules - [22 NYCRR Part 202 — Uniform Civil Rules Supreme Court And County Court](https://knowjudges.com/courtroom-rules/ny-shared-set-bf1c7eb9020e52eed65d) — Civil actions and proceedings only; section-specific and specialized-part restrictions remain applicable. [Official source](https://www.nycourts.gov/rules/part-202-uniform-civil-rules-supreme-court-and-county-court). Collected 2026-10-27. - [Part 29: Electronic Recording and Audio-Visual Coverage in Court Facilities and of Court Proceedings](https://knowjudges.com/courtroom-rules/national-shared-set-99a7824bb8e009643f842c03) — Scope is limited to the court class in the source claim. Shared court context only; case-type restrictions, exceptions, later amendments and case orders apply. This is not a personal preference or a complete rules inventory. [Official source](https://www.nycourts.gov/rules/part-29-electronic-recording-and-audio-visual-coverage-court-facilities-and-court-proceedings?from_node=15921&topic=386&wrapped=true). Collected 2026-07-26. - [Part 29: Electronic Recording and Audio-Visual Coverage in Court Facilities and of Court Proceedings](https://knowjudges.com/courtroom-rules/national-shared-set-34fe480ab82f22fa3c31d257) — Scope is limited to the court class in the source claim. Shared court context only; case-type restrictions, exceptions, later amendments and case orders apply. This is not a personal preference or a complete rules inventory. [Official source](https://www.nycourts.gov/rules/part-29-electronic-recording-and-audio-visual-coverage-court-facilities-and-court-proceedings?from_node=15921&topic=386&wrapped=true). Collected 2026-07-26.