--- title: "Joseph J. Esposito | KnowJudges" canonical: "https://knowjudges.com/kyj/judge/joseph-j-esposito" page_type: "judge_profile" updated: "2026-10-09" --- # Joseph J. Esposito Queens County Supreme Court, Civil Term · Supreme Court Justice, Queens County Civil Term, IAS Part 17 and Compliance Settlement Conference Part 1 ## Profile - Court: Queens County Supreme Court, Civil Term - State: New York - Role: Supreme Court Justice, Queens County Civil Term, IAS Part 17 and Compliance Settlement Conference Part 1 - Service status: active - Last verified: 2026-07-28 ## Summary Official statewide and applicable court procedural guidance applies to this judge. ## Biography ### Professional career - Acting Justice, New York Supreme Court, Queens County, 2017-2030 - Supervising Judge, Civil Court of the City of New York, New York, NY, 2013-2016 - Acting Justice, New York Supreme Court, Queens County, New York, NY, 2011-2016 - Judge, Civil Court of the City of New York, New York, NY, 2005-2016 - Law Clerk, New York State Unified Court System, NY, 1982-2004 ### Education - Fordham University — J.D. (1979) - Saint Johns University — B.A. (1972) ### Additional information - Law Assistant, New York State Unified Court System, Civil Court, NY, 1981-1982 - Political Science — The New School — 1974 ## 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 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/courts/11th-judicial-district/queens-county-supreme-court-civil-term/queens-supreme-court-judges-part-rules) - [Official roster](https://www.nycourts.gov/courts/11th-judicial-district/queens-county-supreme-court-civil-term/queens-supreme-court-judges-part-rules) - [New York State Unified Court System official judicial roster](https://www.nycourts.gov/courts/11th-judicial-district/queens-county-supreme-court-civil-term/queens-supreme-court-judges-part-rules) - [CourtListener judicial biographical directory](https://www.courtlistener.com/person/14709/joseph-j-esposito/) - [Queens County Supreme Court Civil Term assignment, IAS Part 17 and Compliance Settlement Conference Part 1](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) - [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/14709/joseph-j-esposito/) ## JSON-LD ```json { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@graph": [ { "@type": "WebPage", "@id": "https://knowjudges.com/kyj/judge/joseph-j-esposito", "url": "https://knowjudges.com/kyj/judge/joseph-j-esposito", "name": "Joseph J. 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[Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/COURTS/11jd/supreme/civilterm/partrules/part17.pdf) · Source page 1 · 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 via email at QSCPart17@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/part17.pdf) · Source page 1 · 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. 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/part17.pdf) · Source page 1 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Communications with chambers 4. Any and all communications with chambers shall include 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/11jd/supreme/civilterm/partrules/part17.pdf) · Source page 1 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Filing and working copies 1. All cases in Part 17 are required to be electronically filed through the New York State Courts E-Filing (NYSCEF) system. Attorneys are expected to familiarize themselves 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/part17.pdf) · Source page 2 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Filing and working copies 2. To convert a non e-file case to e-filing, the parties must execute this form: Stipulation and Consent to E-filing Form and send a fully executed form 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/part17.pdf) · Source page 2 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Conferences and appearances 3. “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 17 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/part17.pdf) · Source page 2 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Filing and working copies 4. Please do not send courtesy copies of any documents that were e-filed, with the 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/part17.pdf) · Source page 2 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Filing and working copies a. Documents requiring Justice Esposito‘s signature, including proposed orders and stipulations, must be e-filed with NYSCEF and sent via email to QSCPart17@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/part17.pdf) · Source page 2 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Motion practice 1. Prior to resorting to motion practice, parties are strongly encouraged to schedule an in- person conference with the Court to resolve any ongoing non-dispositive or ancillary disputes. Counsel MUST be fully familiar with the matter in dispute and must have authority to bind their clients at the conference. 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/part17.pdf) · Source page 2 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Motion practice All motions and petitions shall be made returnable in Part 17 of this Courthouse on Wednesdays at 10AM. Per Court directives noticed to the Bar, calendars resumed on July 20, 2020. The calendars in Part 17 are submission only. There shall be no oral argument of any motion, petition or application, with the exception of motions/orders to show cause for a preliminary injunction containing a temporary restraining order, in which case a hearing shall be conducted 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/part17.pdf) · Source page 2 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Conferences and appearances There shall be no physical appearance for any calendar otherwise. 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/part17.pdf) · Source page 2 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Adjournments Motion submission forms are no longer required by Par 17. All requests for adjournment AND/OR conferences must be made at least 48-hours prior to the return date via email to QSCPart17@nycourts.gov or, in the alternative, by way of a stipulation or letter that is both e-filed and e-mailed to QSCPart17@nycourts.gov. Conferences will be held 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/part17.pdf) · Source page 3 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Discovery 1. Effective February 7, 2022, the initial Compliance Conference Order is automatically issued after the Preliminary Conference Order. The automatic Compliance Order contains a date for the submission of a Certification Order which states that all discovery is complete. The Court will not issue a Note of Issue date until a Certification Order has been executed. 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/part17.pdf) · Source page 3 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Adjournments 2. A compliance conference may be requested by any party, on notice to all parties in the action(s), if: (1) discovery is not completed as set forth in the Compliance Conference Order and will prevent the timely submission of a Certification Order; or, (2) the parties have been unable to resolve outstanding discovery issues, after good faith attempts have been made, and a judicial ruling on the discovery issue(s) is needed. Requests for adjournments of scheduled compliance conferences, are generally not granted. An attorney with knowledge of the status of the discovery in the action is expected to appear. 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/part17.pdf) · Source page 3 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Discovery 3. A request for a compliance conference, must be made via email to CSCP1@nycourts.gov. The subject line must include the name of the case and the Index Number(s) and the body of the request must outline the discovery issues for which the Court’s assistance is required. 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/part17.pdf) · Source page 3 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Discovery 4. If an action has been consolidated for all purposes, for joint discovery and trial, or solely for joint trial, the court must be informed of such consolidation in any request for a compliance conference, additionally, the parties in all actions must be notified of the request for a compliance conference. 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/part17.pdf) · Source page 3 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Communications with chambers 5. Conferences will be scheduled by the Court for the next available date and a Teams invitation link will be forwarded to the attorneys at the email addresses CCed to the email communication. Appearances by all parties is mandatory at Compliance Conferences scheduled 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/11jd/supreme/civilterm/partrules/part17.pdf) · Source page 3 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Conferences and appearances 6. All conferences will begin promptly at the scheduled time and will proceed with the parties present. If a party is unable to join the conference due to a technical issue, that party should 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/part17.pdf) · Source page 3 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Conferences and appearances 7. All parties are expected to comply with the Compliance Conference Orders issued by the Court. Compliance Conference orders will be made available on the NYSCEF System (if the action was e-filed) or from the County Clerk (if the action was not e-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/11jd/supreme/civilterm/partrules/part17.pdf) · Source page 4 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Communications with chambers 8. Any e-mail inquiries to this Part must include in the subject line, the index number(s) and caption of the action(s) at issue. Additionally, all parties (including those self-represented) that have Page 3 of 5 [08/2022] appeared in the action shall be copied on any email sent to the Part, either by email or first-class mail. Only compliance conference or discovery inquiries should be forwarded to this Part. Failure to comply with this paragraph may result in a delay in processing the inquiry. Please do not include the Court on e-mail communications between the parties during the exchange of discovery materials. 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/part17.pdf) · Source page 4 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Discovery 9. Discovery must be complete prior to the Certification Order date set by the Court. The Certification Order date may be extended at a compliance conference, at the discretion of 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/11jd/supreme/civilterm/partrules/part17.pdf) · Source page 4 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Communications with chambers 10. If discovery is completed on or before the date set forth in the Compliance Conference Order and a compliance conference is not required, the parties may e-mail a fully executed Certification Order (with personal or digital signatures) to CSCP1@nycourts.gov for the issuance of a Note of Issue 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/11jd/supreme/civilterm/partrules/part17.pdf) · Source page 4 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Conferences and appearances 11. . If an action is settled, discontinued or otherwise disposed of, while active in the Compliance Conference Part, the plaintiff shall notify the Court through NYSCEF and e- mail a copy to CSCP1@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/part17.pdf) · Source page 4 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Conferences and appearances 12. If the parties wish to extend the CERT Order due date and/or the Note of Issue date, such requests can be made via email to CSCP1@nycourts.gov. Do not request a conference to request such extensions. 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/part17.pdf) · Source page 4 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Conferences and appearances 1. 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/part17.pdf) · Source page 4 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Courtroom conduct and technology 4. 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/part17.pdf) · Source page 4 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Conferences and appearances 5. All appearing parties should make every effort to appear via video, with cameras engaged. Telephonic appearances should be limited to litigants who are unable to appear via video. 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/part17.pdf) · Source page 5 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Courtroom conduct and technology 6. Maintain the decorum of an in-person courtroom. 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/part17.pdf) · Source page 5 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Conferences and appearances All counsel must submit a letter to the Court via email at QSCPart17@nycourts.gov if they wish to schedule a conference. Such request will then be forwarded to the foreclosure department for scheduling. Foreclosure conferences are currently being held with 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/part17.pdf) · Source page 5 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Discovery 1. “If, at any point, the parties decide that they would benefit from the Alternative Dispute Resolution (“ADR”) program, 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/part17.pdf) · Source page 5 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Communications with chambers 2. For 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/part17.pdf) · Source page 5 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Trial exhibits and witnesses All counsel must submit to the court, prior to the commencement of trial, marked pleadings, copy of the bill of particulars, a witness list, exhibit list, proposed jury instruction 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/part17.pdf) · Source page 6 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Adjournments 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 counsel for all parties with a copy. No adjournments or delays during trial will be accepted unless exigent circumstances arise. 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/part17.pdf) · Source page 6 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Adjournments If an action is settled, discontinued or otherwise disposed of, parties should immediately inform the Court by submission of a copy of the Stipulation or a letter directed to the Clerk of the Part and sending it via email to QSCPart17@nycourts.gov. All Stipulations of Discontinuances must be accompanied by proof of filing with the County Clerk and payment of the appropriate fee [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/part17.pdf) · Source page 7 · 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.