Grace M. Hanlon at a glance
- Current role
- Supreme Court Justice
- Jurisdiction
- New York · State
- Judicial service
- Active
- Term and retention
- Current term ends 2034
Grace M. Hanlon
Supreme Court Justice · Erie County Supreme Court
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Biography
Professional career
- Justice, Supreme Court, Chautauqua County, Elected, 2022 to 2034
Education
- Pace Law School — J.D. (1989)
- University of Buffalo — B.A. (1986)
Additional information
Applicable Court Rules & Procedures
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 (18 excerpts)
See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding.
Official rules document ↗ · Collected 2026-10-27
Adjournments
Motion days are Monday and Thursday, however, may be made returnable by appointment on any day of the week with the Court’s Clerk. Adjournments must be arranged through stipulation of the parties.
Source page 1Adjournments
Counselors are asked to observe the Rules of Civility regarding reasonable requests for adjournment. Default applications shall include an affidavit of service showing a mailed copy of the papers, with the return date was served on the other party, together with the Court Notice, e- filed by the court, informing the other party how to appear virtually.
Source page 1Motion practice
Motions to resolve discovery disputes shall be accompanied by an affidavit of good faith attempt at resolution; parties are encouraged to discuss discovery issues during conferences in order to minimize motion practice. Emails may be directed to the Principal Law Clerk, copying in all attorneys on the matter, to discuss any issues on discovery, or other matters, between conferences. If the need for an additional conference is necessary and consented to by all parties, please contact the Court to have one scheduled.
Source page 1Adjournments
Parties are encouraged to seek alternative dispute resolution to expedite resolution and minimize costs. Trial dates are firm, and adjournments are granted only in exceptional circumstances. A final settlement conference will be set for a date 60 days prior to trial, and shall be in person, unless otherwise prohibited by New York State.
Source page 2Motion practice
Expert disclosure pursuant to CPLR §3101 is required 30 days before trial. Summary judgment motions are to be filed within 120 days of the note of issue date, unless otherwise arranged, and shall be in person, unless otherwise prohibited by New York State.
Source page 2Motion practice
Discovery must be completed by the date set by the court for the filing of the note of issue, and any motions regarding the same shall be filed prior to the date set by the court for the filing of the note of issue or shall be deemed waived.
Source page 2Trial exhibits and witnesses
List of witnesses proposed jury charge, a list of all subpoenaed records that will be marked for identification and/or stipulated documents, and verdict sheets are required one (1) week prior to jury selection.
Source page 2Motion practice
All motions regarding the adequacy of expert disclosure are to be made within ten (10) days of receipt of such disclosure. Deadline on expert disclosure at least thirty (30) days prior to commencement of trial, unless otherwise ordered by the Court.
Source page 2Trial exhibits and witnesses
Exhibits for trial must be marked by the court reporter prior to openings. Counsel shall supply a courtesy hard copy of each exhibit to opposing counsel and the court. The parties will be asked to stipulate as many exhibits as possible into evidence prior to the start of the trial in order to promote the flow of testimony. Documents summarizing relevant information from lengthy documents should be used when practical. Any court wide COVID policies will supersede these rules.
Source page 2Trial exhibits and witnesses
Witness testimony will be live, unless an agreement is reached between the attorneys and the Court. Requests for an exception to this should be made at least one week before Jury Selection.
Source page 2Conferences and appearances
1. Preliminary Conferences: 22 NYCRR 202.12(b) requires that a Preliminary Conference be held within forty-five (45) days of the filing of the RJI for a matrimonial action. Financial Affidavits (236B) and Retainer Agreements MUST be filed in NYSCEF at least forty-eight (48) hours prior to the Preliminary Conference. Must include Three (3) recent paystubs, and W-2 statements from the previous year’s tax return.
Source page 3Conferences and appearances
2. Pre-Trial Conferences: Statements of Proposed Disposition must be filed in NYSCEF at least forty-eight (48) hours prior to the Preliminary Conference.
Source page 3Communications with chambers
3. If a case is resolved by stipulation of the parties, the matter WILL NOT be removed from the calendar until the Court receives a signed copy of the stipulation. Please email stipulations directly to chambers.
Source page 3Filing and working copies
5. When an oral default is put on the record, the transcript of the default must be filed with the record; however, DO NOT attach the default transcript to the Judgment of Divorce.
Source page 3Conferences and appearances
6. When a stipulation of settlement is placed on the record or if the case is settled by written stipulation of the parties, a transcript of the oral stipulation of the written stipulation MUST be filed in NYSCEF with the judgment of divorce. Where the case has been settled by oral stipulation, the Affidavit of Appearance and Adoption of Oral Stipulation MUST be Filed in NYSCEF with the Judgment of Divorce.
Source page 3Communications with chambers
9. CPLR 306-b: Where service of the Summons with Notice or Summons and Complaint has not been affected within One Hundred Twenty (120) days of filing with the County Clerk’s Office, you must obtain the Court’s permission to extend the time for service for “good cause shown”. This can be done on the papers without the necessity of counsel’s appearance, on ex parte notice of motion and payment of the necessary motion filed fee.
Source page 3Filing and working copies
13. Direct Pay orders or through Support Enforcement Unit: Any proposed Judgment of divorce should state whether child support is by way of direct pay or through Support Enforcement Unit. If the order is by direct pay, counsel must file the necessary form with the State Case Registry in Albany and provide the Court with a copy of the form and letter of filing. If payments are to be made through Support Enforcement Unit, the proposed Judgment must contain a provision directing the filing of a copy of the Judgment with the Support Enforcement Unit.
Source page 4Motion practice
The party that is successful in the motion, or the party that the Court directs shall submit the order.
Source page 4Shared court rules
22 NYCRR Part 200 — Uniform Rules Courts Exercising Criminal Jurisdiction
Erie 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
Erie 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
Erie 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
Erie 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
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Biography sources checked August 2, 2026.
New York State Unified Court System Judicial Directory official judicial roster
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View New York State Unified Court System Judicial Directory official judicial roster ↗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
Statewide source · HTML · Source checked July 26, 2026
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 ↗