--- title: "Karen Lin | KnowJudges" canonical: "https://knowjudges.com/kyj/judge/karen-lin" page_type: "judge_profile" updated: "2026-10-09" --- # Karen Lin Queens County Supreme Court, Civil Term · Supreme Court Justice, Queens County Civil Term, IAS Part 24 ## Profile - Court: Queens County Supreme Court, Civil Term - State: New York - Role: Supreme Court Justice, Queens County Civil Term, IAS Part 24 - Service status: active - Last verified: 2026-07-28 ## Summary Official statewide and applicable court procedural guidance applies to this judge. ## Biography ### Professional career - Justice, Supreme Court, Queens County, Civil Term, Elected, 2024 to 2037 - Judge, Civil Court of the City of New York, Queens County, Elected, 2023 - Judge, Housing Court, Civil Court of the City of New York, Bronx County, Appointed by Chief Administrative Judge Jonathan Lippman, 2006 to 2007 - New York State Unified Court System, Supreme Court, New York County, Principal Court Attorney to Hon. Marilyn Shafer - New York State Senate, District Counsel and Chief of Staff to Senator Catherine Abate, 27th District - New York State Unified Court System, Surrogate's Court, Kings County, Court Attorney-Referee, Law Department of Surrogate Rosemarie Montalbano - Lansner & Kubitschek, Litigation Associate - New York State Unified Court System, Surrogate's Court, Kings County, Court Attorney-Referee, Law Department of Surrogate Margarita Lopez Torres ### Education - Brooklyn Law School — J.D. - B.A. — State University of New York at Buffalo ### Additional information - New York City Commission on Human Rights, Legal Intern - Center for Constitutional Rights, Ella Baker Intern ## 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) - [Queens County Supreme Court Civil Term assignment, IAS Part 24](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) - [Judicial Directory: Hon. 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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/part24.pdf) · Source page 1 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Adjournments • All questions regarding motions, adjournments, calendar calls, and scheduling should be made by email to qscpart24@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/part24.pdf) · Source page 1 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Communications with chambers • Counsel and litigants (represented or self-represented) are advised that they must not engage in any ex parte communications with Justice Lin and her law clerks. 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/part24.pdf) · Source page 1 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Communications with chambers • No telephone inquiries concerning motions or applications may be made to chambers. Such inquiries shall be addressed by email to qscpart24@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/part24.pdf) · Source page 1 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Communications with chambers • All communications with chambers must 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/part24.pdf) · Source page 1 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Filing and working copies • Do not mail in any courtesy copy of papers with the following exceptions: documents requiring Justice Lin’s signature, including proposed orders and stipulations, must be e-filed with NYSCEF and sent by email to qscpart24@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/part24.pdf) · Source page 2 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Conferences and appearances • Counsel who appears before the Court must be familiar with the case and authorized to enter into settlement. Failure to comply with this rule may be treated as a default pursuant to 22 NYCRR 202.27 and/or may be treated as a failure to appear pursuant to 22 NYCRR 202.1(f). 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/part24.pdf) · Source page 2 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Conferences and appearances • Requests for an interpreter must be made at least 5 business days prior to the scheduled appearance to ensure availability. Notify the Court of the requested language by e-file and email to qscpart24@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/part24.pdf) · Source page 2 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Motion practice • All motions shall be made returnable on Mondays at 9:30 AM, when the calendar will be called promptly. 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/part24.pdf) · Source page 2 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Conferences and appearances *All appearances for Article 75 petitions are VIRTUAL, except for framed issue hearings which require IN-PERSON 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/part24.pdf) · Source page 2 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Motion practice b. VIRTUAL APPEARANCE REQUIRED for all remaining motions (not listed above) using the following link or the information below: Part 24 Motion Calendar. Microsoft Teams meeting Click here to join the meeting Meeting ID: 220 641 604 356 Passcode: ESqzao 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/part24.pdf) · Source page 2 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Motion practice • Appearances are mandatory for ALL motions and applications. Any attorney appearing on a case for any purpose must be familiar with the case and authorized to resolve any and all issues. 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/part24.pdf) · Source page 3 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Motion practice • Part 24 does not take motions on submission only – appearances are required. The moving party’s failure to appear at the calendar call will result in the motion being “Marked Off.” The non-moving party’s failure to appear may result in submission of the motion on default. 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/part24.pdf) · Source page 3 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Motion practice • All motions marked “ready” will be conferenced following the first call of the motion calendar. An in-person conference or oral argument may be required at the Court’s discretion. 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/part24.pdf) · Source page 3 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Adjournments • The Court may administratively reschedule any application or motion noticed for a holiday or a day on which the Part is unavailable. Information will be available on eCourts. Should the Part administratively reschedule a motion, the movant will be responsible for notifying all parties of the administratively rescheduled date and providing proof of same to the Part on the rescheduled adjournment 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/part24.pdf) · Source page 3 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Motion practice • Stipulations regarding pending motions must be e-filed at least two (2) business day 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/part24.pdf) · Source page 3 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Adjournments • The parties shall notify the court immediately if they are withdrawing any pending motion or application in the event a matter is settled or discontinued. Stipulations of settlement or discontinuance shall immediately be e-filed and sent via email to qscpart24@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/part24.pdf) · Source page 3 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Motion practice • All motion papers submitted to the Court shall comply with 22 NYCRR 202.5. In addition, litigants are advised to adhere to the length of papers set forth in 22 NYCRR 202.8-b. Failure to comply with the requirements of this section may result in the rejection of the non- compliant submission. 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/part24.pdf) · Source page 3 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Communications with chambers • The Court will not consider papers e-filed or sent to chambers, or to the Part, after a motion has been marked “fully submitted,” unless expressly authorized 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/part24.pdf) · Source page 3 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Motion practice • Dashcam video must be hand-delivered to Part 24 on a USB stick before the return date of the 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/part24.pdf) · Source page 3 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Adjournments • Motions may be adjourned on consent with a fully executed stipulation by all parties with a proposed adjourned date. The fully executed stipulation must be uploaded to NYSCEF and submitted to the Part Clerk, no later than two (2) business days prior to the calendar 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/part24.pdf) · Source page 4 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Adjournments • Absent extenuating circumstances, consent adjournments shall be limited to two (2). Thereafter, the parties must contact the Part Clerk by email at qscpart24@nycourts.gov 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/part24.pdf) · Source page 4 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Adjournments • All adjournments are subject to the final approval of the Court. The parties shall follow-up with Part 24 to inquire if the stipulation has been approved. 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/part24.pdf) · Source page 4 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Communications with chambers • Part 24 is not a Compliance Conference Part and does not conduct Preliminary or Compliance Conferences. Do not call chambers with questions regarding Preliminary Conferences and/or Compliance Conferences. All pre-Note discovery is addressed by the assigned Compliance Conference Justice. 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/part24.pdf) · Source page 4 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Conferences and appearances • For a current list of Justices assigned to the Compliance Conference Part and their email addresses, please click here: Compliance Conference Part. Parties should refer to the assigned Compliance Conference Justice’s Part Rules for further guidance. 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/part24.pdf) · Source page 4 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Discovery 2. If parties require a judicial ruling on a discovery issue prior to the filing of the Note of Issue, the parties shall request a conference via email to the address provided in the generated Compliance Conference Order. A virtual conference before the Compliance Conference Part will be held via Microsoft Teams. All discovery-related matters in pre-Note cases shall be addressed in the assigned Compliance Conference Part. 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/part24.pdf) · Source page 4 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Conferences and appearances 3. The so-Ordered Compliance Conference Order will be forwarded to the County Clerk. A copy can be obtained on NYSCEF (for e-filed cases) or from the County Clerk (for non-e-filed cases). No appearance 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/part24.pdf) · Source page 5 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Conferences and appearances • Upon assignment to Part 24, all parties appearing for trial must be familiar with the case, authorized to participate in settlement discussions, and ready to proceed to trial. (See 22 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/part24.pdf) · Source page 5 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Trial exhibits and witnesses • Counsel must consult with each other prior to trial and pre-mark exhibits pursuant to 22 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/part24.pdf) · Source page 5 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Motion practice • All counsel must submit to the Court and exchange, prior to the commencement of trial, marked pleadings, copies of the bill of particulars, a witness list, an exhibit list, proposed jury instructions, a proposed verdict sheet, and motions in limine, if needed. Counsel shall be prepared to discuss any evidentiary issues at the Pre-Trial 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/part24.pdf) · Source page 5 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Motion practice • All motions in limine shall be accompanied by a memorandum of law. 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/part24.pdf) · Source page 5 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Trial exhibits and witnesses • If the proposed jury instructions are verbatim from the Pattern Jury Instructions (“PJI”), only PJI numbers from the most recent PJI edition are necessary. 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/part24.pdf) · Source page 5 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Filing and working copies Such written notification must be e-filed and emailed to qscpart24@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/part24.pdf) · Source page 6 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Discovery • 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/part24.pdf) · Source page 6 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Filing and working copies • Papers will be reviewed in the Part and those requiring corrective action or additional documents must be corrected or submitted within 30 days of receipt of the request for addition information letter or Uncontested Matrimonial Submission Checklist. 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/part24.pdf) · Source page 6 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Communications with chambers • Corrected papers MUST be e-filed and emailed to Chambers or hand delivered to Part 24 at the Jamaica courthouse. If corrected papers are not submitted within 30 days, the case may be dismissed without prejudice. 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/part24.pdf) · Source page 6 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Conferences and appearances • During any appearance on Microsoft Teams, proper attire for all participants is required as is a quiet environment for the duration of the appearance. It is best if the Court can view all parties and for the parties to see one another; hence, a working camera and microphone is necessary. However, parties may call in (audio-only) if there is no other way to join 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/part24.pdf) · Source page 7 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Communications with chambers • Proposed infant compromise orders must be submitted through the Ex Parte Department, not by 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/part24.pdf) · Source page 7 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Filing and working copies • Before submitting a proposed infant compromise order, counsel shall review the infant compromise checklist to ensure the submission of all necessary information and documentation. A copy of said checklist can be acquired by contacting the Part Clerk. 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/part24.pdf) · Source page 7 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Motion practice • Applications to so-order a subpoena must be made by motion. This includes applications under CPLR 2307 and 3025. 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/part24.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.