--- title: "Karina E. Alomar | KnowJudges" canonical: "https://knowjudges.com/kyj/judge/karina-e-alomar" page_type: "judge_profile" updated: "2026-10-09" --- # Karina E. Alomar Queens County Supreme Court, Civil Term · Supreme Court Justice, Queens County Civil Term, IAS Part 23 ## Profile - Court: Queens County Supreme Court, Civil Term - State: New York - Role: Supreme Court Justice, Queens County Civil Term, IAS Part 23 - Service status: active - Last verified: 2026-07-28 ## Summary Official judge-specific and circuitwide procedural guidance has been located for this profile. ## Biography ### Professional career - Justice, Supreme Court, Queens County Civil Term, Elected, 2021 to 2034 - Judge, Civil Court of the City of New York, Queens County, Elected, 2019 to 2028 - Judge, Criminial Court of the City of New York, Queens County, Designated, 2019 to 2021 ### Education - St. John's University School of Law — J.D. (1999) - Florida State University — B.A. (1995) ### Additional information - Alomar & Associates P.C., Founder, 2001 to 2018 - LaGuardia Community College, Adjunct Instructor, 2012 to 2014 ## 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 ### electronic filing only Scope: judge specific Justice Alomar's Part 23 is entirely electronic and does not accept working or courtesy copies except documents requiring her signature. Evidence excerpt: Part 23 is entirely an e-filing part. Justice Alomar does not accept working copies of motions/documents. DO NOT MAIL IN ANY COURTESY COPY OF PAPERS as they will be discarded. [Justice Alomar IAS Part 23 Rules](https://www.nycourts.gov/media/20896) Source checked: 2026-07-28 ### pretrial materials Scope: judge specific Before trial, Justice Alomar requires marked pleadings, the bill of particulars, witness and exhibit lists, proposed jury instructions, and a proposed verdict sheet by email. Evidence excerpt: All counsel must submit to the Court, prior to the commencement of trial, marked pleadings, copies of the bill of particulars, a witness list, an exhibit list, proposed jury instructions and a proposed verdict sheet via email. [Justice Alomar IAS Part 23 Rules](https://www.nycourts.gov/media/20896) Source checked: 2026-07-28 ### virtual camera and recording Scope: judge specific Justice Alomar requires cameras during virtual conferences and prohibits recording except by the official court reporter. Evidence excerpt: There shall be no recording of the conference except by an official court reporter. Any other type of recording is prohibited. All cameras shall be engaged. [Justice Alomar IAS Part 23 Rules](https://www.nycourts.gov/media/20896) Source checked: 2026-07-28 ### 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/media/20896) - [Official roster](https://www.nycourts.gov/media/20896) - [New York State Unified Court System official judicial roster](https://www.nycourts.gov/media/20896) - [Queens County Supreme Court Civil Term assignment, IAS Part 23](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) - [Justice Alomar IAS Part 23 Rules](https://www.nycourts.gov/media/20896) - [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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All questions regarding motions, adjournments, calendar calls and scheduling should be made via email at QSCPart23@nycourts.gov and not to 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/part23.pdf) · Source page 1 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Motion practice 3. Please notify the Court, especially while a motion is pending before Justice Alomar, if the action has been settled, discontinued, and/or the motion has been resolved please inform the Court via email at QSCPart23@nycourts.gov with a cc to 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/part23.pdf) · Source page 1 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Motion practice 4. Part 23 is entirely an e-filing part. Justice Alomar does not accept working copies of motions/documents. DO NOT MAIL IN ANY COURTESY COPY OF PAPERS as they will be discarded. 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/part23.pdf) · Source page 1 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Communications with chambers 1. Counsel and litigants (represented or self-represented) are advised that Justice Alomar, her Senior Law Clerk, Assistant Law Clerk, and Part Clerk may not engage in any ex parte communications. 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/part23.pdf) · Source page 2 · 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 to the Part Clerk via email QSCPart23@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/part23.pdf) · Source page 2 · 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/part23.pdf) · Source page 2 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Communications with chambers 4. 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/part23.pdf) · Source page 2 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Filing and working copies 1. All cases in Part 23 are required to be electronically filed through the New York State Courts E-Filing (NYSCEF) system. Attorneys are expected to familiarize themselves with NYSCEF procedures at Login (state.ny.us). For more information on e-filing rules, parties may also visit: Filing by Electronic Means | 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/part23.pdf) · Source page 2 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Conferences and appearances 2. “eTrack” is a case tracking service that enables parties to track active Civil Supreme Court cases and to receive notice of scheduled appearances. Parties and/or their counsel must be registered for the eTrack service for all Part 23 cases. To register or log-in, please visit: http://iapps.courts.state.ny.us/webcivil/etrackLogin. 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/part23.pdf) · Source page 2 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Filing and working copies 3. Please do not send courtesy copies of any documents that were e-filed, with the following exception: Documents requiring Justice Alomar’s signature, including proposed orders 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/part23.pdf) · Source page 2 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Communications with chambers 2. All Orders to Show Cause MUST first be processed by the Ex Parte Motion Office. A movant should first contact that office to ensure that the Order to Show Cause has been processed and submitted to chambers before inquiring with the Part regarding the status of the Order to Show Cause. 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/part23.pdf) · Source page 3 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Motion practice 1. Before resorting to motion practice, parties are directed schedule a virtual conference with Part 23 to resolve any ongoing non-dispositive or ancillary disputes, e.g. discovery disputes. The conference request email shall include a summary of the discovery related issues to QSCPart23@nycourts.gov with all parties to the action copied on the email. Please note that failure to comply with Uniform Court Rules effective 2/1/21 may result in sanctions. 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/part23.pdf) · Source page 3 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Motion practice 2. No discovery related motion shall be filed prior to the issuance of a preliminary conference order. 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/part23.pdf) · Source page 3 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Motion practice 3. With respect to all discovery related motions wherein the parties are unable to resolve the issue(s) by stipulation prior to the return date, all parties are required to appear IN-PERSON on Thursday at 10am on the return date of the motion at the Courthouse located at 25-10 Court Sq, LIC, NY 11101. Failure to appear shall result in a denial 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/part23.pdf) · Source page 3 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Motion practice 4. Prior to the issuance of a compliance conference order there shall be no filing of a discovery relation motion unless all parties first obtain leave from the assigned compliance conference judge. 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/part23.pdf) · Source page 3 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Motion practice 5. All motions shall be made returnable and heard on Thursdays at 10:00 a.m. 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/part23.pdf) · Source page 3 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Motion practice 6. Motion Calendars are by submission only. No appearance is required unless otherwise directed 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/part23.pdf) · Source page 3 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Motion practice 7. The movant and/or cross-movant are no longer required to submit a Motion Submission Form. 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/part23.pdf) · Source page 3 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Motion practice 8. Oral arguments shall be at the Court’s discretion. Any request for oral argument must be made through QSCPART23@NYCOURTS.GOV . If the Court grants the request,then the attorneys shall appear in person or virtually for oral argument at the date and time indicated. 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/part23.pdf) · Source page 3 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Motion practice 9. All motion papers submitted to the Court shall be in compliance with 22 NYCRR §202.5. In addition to the requirements of 22 NYCRR §202.5, all pages and paragraphs are to be numbered and must include the email address of 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/part23.pdf) · Source page 3 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Communications with chambers 9. The Court will not consider papers e-filed or sent to chambers, or to the Part, after submission of the motion or cross motion(s)without prior consent 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/part23.pdf) · Source page 4 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Conferences and appearances 10. If the parties are exploring settlement of the case and believe a conference would be of assistance in their settlement negotiations, the parties may email QSCPart23@nycourts.gov their request with all counsel copies and with dates that all counsel are available. 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/part23.pdf) · Source page 4 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Motion practice 11. If a motion has been withdrawn or settled, the parties must e-file a stipulation and advise the law clerks immediately. 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/part23.pdf) · Source page 4 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Adjournments 1. Motions may be adjourned on consent provided a written stipulation of all parties is efiled on NYSEF with a courtesy copy emailed to the Part Clerk at QSCPart23@nycourts.gov no later than two (2) business days [forty-eight (48) hours] prior to the calendar date. All stipulations must be fully executed by all parties consenting to the 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/part23.pdf) · Source page 4 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Adjournments 2. If an adjournment is needed and the opposing party denies the request the parties shall contact the Court two (2) business days [forty-eight (48) hours prior] to the calendar date stating the reason the adjournment is needed and the objections to the adjournment for the Court to issue a decision. 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/part23.pdf) · Source page 4 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Adjournments 3. Applications for adjournments made less than two (2) business days prior to the scheduled date will be denied, except for a reason pursuant to Rules of Chief Administrative Judge Rule 125.1, medical emergency, other exigent circumstance or unavailability of the Court. All adjournments are subject to final approval by the Judge in advance of a scheduled Court appearance as per this Part’s Rules. Counsel or parties are required to confirm all adjournment requests prior to the scheduled court date via email to QSCPart23@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/part23.pdf) · Source page 4 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Conferences and appearances 1. There shall be no recording of the conference except by an official court reporter. Any other type of recording 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/part23.pdf) · Source page 4 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Conferences and appearances 2. All lawyers and litigants shall 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/part23.pdf) · Source page 4 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Courtroom conduct and technology 6. The decorum of an in person proceeding shall apply. E.g., attorneys and litigants shall appear from an office or quiet space. 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/part23.pdf) · Source page 5 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Conferences and appearances 8. All counsel must be fully prepared as is required under the Uniform Court Rules effective February 1, 2021, meaning the appearing attorneys must know the facts of the case, be aware of all Orders, and have full settlement authority. 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/part23.pdf) · Source page 5 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Conferences and appearances 1. Upon assignment to Part 23, all parties appearing for trial must be familiar with the case, ready, and authorized to participate in settlement discussions and/or proceed to trial. 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/part23.pdf) · Source page 5 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Trial exhibits and witnesses 2. All counsel must submit to the Court, prior to the commencement of trial, marked pleadings, copies of the bill of particulars, a witness list, an exhibit list, proposed 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/part23.pdf) · Source page 5 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Motion practice 6. 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. 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/part23.pdf) · Source page 5 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Adjournments If an action is settled, discontinued or otherwise disposed of, parties shall 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 QSCPart23@nycourts.gov. All stipulations of discontinuance must be accompanied by proof of filing with the County Clerk and payment of the appropriate fee [CPLR Section 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/part23.pdf) · Source page 6 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Discovery 1. If, at any point, the parties decide that they would benefit from the 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/part23.pdf) · Source page 6 · 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/part23.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.