--- title: "J. Machelle Sweeting | KnowJudges" canonical: "https://knowjudges.com/kyj/judge/j-machelle-sweeting" page_type: "judge_profile" updated: "2026-08-02" --- # J. Machelle Sweeting New York County Supreme Court · Supreme Court Justice ## Profile - Court: New York 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 Supreme Court, Civil Term Designated by Chief Administrative Judge Joseph Zayas 2025 to Present - Acting Justice, Supreme Court, New York County, Civil Term, Designated by Chief Administrative Judge Lawrence K. Marks, 2019 to 2025 - Judge, Civil Court of the City of New York, New York County, Elected, 2015 to 2024 - Presiding Justice, Harlem Community Justice Center, New York County, Designated by Chief Administrative Judge Lawrence K. Marks, 2020s - Acting Judge, Family Court of the City of New York, New York County, Designated by Chief Administrative Judge Lawrence K. Marks, 2015 to 2020 - NYS Unified Court System, Supreme Court, Kings County, Principal Law Clerk to Administrative Judge - Kings County District Attorney's Office, Assistant District Attorney - New York City Law Department, Office of Corporation Counsel, Assistant Attorney - NYS Unified Court System, Appellate Division, 2nd Department, Senior Principal law Clerk to Associate Justice - Elected judge serving in the New York City Civil Court, New York County (Manhattan) - Also recognized as an Acting Justice of the New York State Supreme Court - Acting Justice, New York State Supreme Court — elected from the historic 10th Municipal Court District in Harlem ### Education - Rutgers University School of Law — J.D. (1997) - Dbidson College — B.A. (1993) ### Additional information - representing the 10th Municipal Court District in Harlem, with a term running through January 1, 2035. - Eugene Dupuch School of Law (Bahamas) — 2007 - NYS Unified Court System, Supreme Court, Kings County, Special Referee, Matrimonial Division - Office of Administrative Hearings and Trials (OATH), Taxi & Limousine Commission (TLC), Administrative Law Judge ## 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=Y0zLXDT8h3TXgDyhnpHPRQ%3D%3D) - [Official roster](https://iapps.courts.state.ny.us/judicialdirectory/Bio?judge_id=Y0zLXDT8h3TXgDyhnpHPRQ%3D%3D) - [New York State Unified Court System Judicial Directory official judicial roster](https://iapps.courts.state.ny.us/judicialdirectory/Bio?judge_id=Y0zLXDT8h3TXgDyhnpHPRQ%3D%3D) - [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. J. Machelle Sweeting](https://iapps.courts.state.ny.us/judicialdirectory/Bio?judge_id=Y0zLXDT8h3TXgDyhnpHPRQ%3D%3D) ## JSON-LD ```json { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@graph": [ { "@type": "WebPage", "@id": "https://knowjudges.com/kyj/judge/j-machelle-sweeting", "url": "https://knowjudges.com/kyj/judge/j-machelle-sweeting", "name": "J. Machelle Sweeting | KnowJudges", "description": "J. Machelle Sweeting, New York County Supreme Court. Source-linked judicial identity, courtroom procedures, and presentation guidance.", "dateModified": "2026-08-02", "isPartOf": { "@id": "https://knowjudges.com/#website" }, "mainEntity": { "@id": "https://knowjudges.com/kyj/judge/j-machelle-sweeting#judge" } }, { "@type": "Person", "@id": "https://knowjudges.com/kyj/judge/j-machelle-sweeting#judge", "name": "J. 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[Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/legacypdfs/courts/1jd/supctmanh/Rules/part50-rules.pdf) · Source page 1 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Remote appearances 3) All parties and counsel must remain in the virtual courtroom until admitted by the Court See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/legacypdfs/courts/1jd/supctmanh/Rules/part50-rules.pdf) · Source page 2 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Courtroom conduct and technology 7) Any requests for accommodations including e.g. language interpretation, assisted listening devices, special audio/video equipment or any other accommodation under the American with Disabilities Act, shall be made as soon as possible but no later than one week before the scheduled court 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/1jd/supctmanh/Rules/part50-rules.pdf) · Source page 2 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Adjournments 1. The Court does not litigate matters by email or telephone. Any/all applications in which a party or counsel is seeking relief from the court must be submitted in writing upon notice to all counsel and/or parties with a courtesy copy to the Court at: sfc-Part50-Clerk@nycourts.gov. Do not email the Judge directly. This includes adjournment requests, which may be made by letter application. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/legacypdfs/courts/1jd/supctmanh/Rules/part50-rules.pdf) · Source page 2 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Adjournments 2. Adjournment requests must include how much time is being requested and at least three (3) proposed dates and times that are agreeable to all parties and counsel. If the proposed dates are unavailable, the Court will provide alternative dates and times. Adjournments of hearing dates beyond the 28-day period require consent of all parties and counsel and a good cause explanation for the request See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/legacypdfs/courts/1jd/supctmanh/Rules/part50-rules.pdf) · Source page 2 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Communications with chambers 5. Please note that the filing of correspondence on NYSCEF is not notice to Chambers. For urgent matters in which the attention of the Court is required, a courtesy copy shall be sent to the Court as indicated above. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/legacypdfs/courts/1jd/supctmanh/Rules/part50-rules.pdf) · Source page 2 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Communications with chambers 7. Ex parte communications of any kind (including voice messages) are strictly prohibited and will be disregarded See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/legacypdfs/courts/1jd/supctmanh/Rules/part50-rules.pdf) · Source page 3 · 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. - [New York County Supreme Court, Civil Branch — Rules of the Justices](https://knowjudges.com/courtroom-rules/ny-shared-set-d3c269bb7fe692b08197) — Civil Branch proceedings in New York County Supreme Court only; not criminal proceedings. Preserve source version and check later judge/part instructions. [Official source](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/courts/1jd/supctmanh/Uniform_Rules.pdf). 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.