Donald X. Clavin Jr.

Justice Clavin requires a trial video and any transcript to be submitted at least two weeks before trial for admissibility and objection rulings.

Counsel shall submit a copy of the videotape (or other video recording) and transcript of same, if applicable, to the Court at least two (2) weeks prior to the scheduled trial date.

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 obtained

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 EVIDENCE