Kathy J. King at a glance
- Current role
- Supreme Court Justice, Medical Malpractice IAS Part 6
- Jurisdiction
- New York · State
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- Active
- Term and retention
- Current term ends 2027
Kathy J. King
Supreme Court Justice, Medical Malpractice IAS Part 6 · New York County Supreme Court
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Biography
Professional career
- Supreme Court Justice (2014–present): Elected to the New York State Supreme Court, Kings County
- Justice, New York Supreme Court, Kings County, New York, NY, 2009-present
- Judge, Civil Court of the City of New York, New York, NY, 2014-2023
- Judge, Civil Court of the City of New York, New York, NY, 2004-2013
- Acting Supreme Court Justice (2009): Appointed to serve in the Supreme Court prior to her election
- Civil Court Judge (2003): Elected to the Kings County Civil Court
Education
- JD — University at Buffalo — 1984
- History — CUNY City College — 1981
Additional information
- Committee on Fiduciary Appointments (2015): Appointed by Chief Judge Jonathan Lippmann
- Deputy Chief Clerk, New York City Board of Elections, New York, NY, 2001-2003
- Practitioner, 1992-1998
- Practitioner, New York State Office of Court Administration, NY, 1990-1992
- Long‐serving New York jurist with more than two decades of judicial experience.
- Birth place: The Island of Montserrat, British Overseas Territories
Kathy J. King Procedures & Courtroom Rules
In Person Conferences
Judge Specific
Justice King schedules discovery conferences in person, while accepting a timely fully executed consent stipulation by email instead of an appearance.
In-person discovery conferences take place each Thursday, commencing at 10:00 a.m.Justice King Part 6 Rules ↗
Recording and broadcasting
Statewide
New York statewide rules require permission before photographing, filming, videotaping, audiotaping, broadcasting, or telecasting in court facilities, including courtrooms.
Taking photographs, films or videotapes, or audiotaping, broadcasting or telecasting, in a courthouse including any courtroom, office or hallway thereof, at any time or on any occasion, whether or not the court is in session, is forbidden, unless permission of the Chief Administrator of the Courts or a designee of the Chief Administrator is first obtainedPart 29: Electronic Recording and Audio-Visual Coverage in Court Facilities and of Court Proceedings ↗
Exhibits
Statewide
The official Guide to New York Evidence identifies court control over presentation of evidence as a statewide evidence topic; counsel should expect the assigned judge to control the mode and order of proof.
1.07. COURT CONTROL OVER PRESENTATION OF EVIDENCEGuide to New York Evidence: Article 1, General Provisions and Court's Role ↗
Statewide
In New York Supreme Court and County Court civil cases, the court may require indexed trial exhibit binders, notebooks, or electronic equivalents for the court, counsel, and witnesses.
The court may direct that on the first day of trial or at such other time as the court may set, counsel shall submit an indexed binder or notebook, or the electronic equivalent, of trial exhibits for the court's use.Part 202: Uniform Civil Rules for the Supreme Court and the County Court ↗
Statewide
Civil trial counsel in New York Supreme Court and County Court must confer before trial and attempt to agree on exhibits to be offered without objection, unless the court directs otherwise.
Counsel for the parties shall consult prior to trial and shall in good faith attempt to agree upon the exhibits that will be offered into evidence without objection.Part 202: Uniform Civil Rules for the Supreme Court and the County Court ↗
Remote appearances
Statewide
For Commercial Division matters, New York rules encourage Virtual Evidence Courtrooms for managing and presenting trial evidence after authorization by request or court direction.
Virtual Evidence Courtrooms (VECs) may be used to facilitate real-time access to trial exhibits and other relevant documents.Part 202.70 Commercial Division Rules: Virtual Evidence Courtrooms and Trial Exhibits ↗
Statewide
For New York criminal proceedings, virtual and hybrid appearances are governed by Part 200 consent, objection, public-access, and calendar-update requirements.
For all hybrid proceedings, all electronic appearances shall be projected in the physical courtroom in which the in-person portion of the proceeding is taking place in such a manner as to provide a reasonable opportunity for members of the public to view and hear the participants appearing electronically.Part 200: Uniform Rules for Courts Exercising Criminal Jurisdiction ↗
Published courtroom rules
Judge and named-part rules
Published judge / part rules (40 excerpts)
See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding.
Official rules document ↗ · Collected 2026-10-27
Communications with chambers
1) There shall be no ex parte communications with the court.
Source page 1Communications with chambers
3) If communication with Chambers is necessary, it must be made by email with all parties cc’d and the case name and index number in the subject line to the respective emails above.
Source page 1Communications with chambers
4) Do not call or email Chambers regarding clerical or administrative matters, including but not limited to the following: calendar inquiries, scheduling of oral arguments, case status, entry of signed orders, e- filing issues, etc. or information that can be found in these Part Rules. Such inquiries should be directed to the Park Clerk at SFC-Part6-Clerk@nycourts.gov
Source page 1Motion practice
1) Part 6 is a paperless Part. Courtesy copies of motion papers are not required unless the case is non- eFiled (a "paper case") or the Court specifically requests them.
Source page 1Motion practice
2) All motion papers must be filed electronically on NYSCEF. For non-NYSCEF actions, file by mail to the General Clerk's Office (Room 119). Self-represented parties are exempt from e-filing.
Source page 1Motion practice
3) Motion papers, answering affidavits, and reply affidavits must be served in accordance with CPLR 2214 and 2215 or the most recent Administrative Order, unless otherwise stipulated or ordered.
Source page 1Motion practice
4) All motion papers (including notices, opposition, reply, memoranda, exhibits, affirmations, and affidavits) must reflect the respective motion sequence number in the upper right-hand corner of the first page.
Source page 1Filing and working copies
5) Each exhibit must be e-filed under its own document number and labeled as to its nature (e.g., complaint, contract dated 1/1/18, etc.).
Source page 1Motion practice
1) Except for discovery motions, no prior permission is required for filing a motion. Justice King does not accept Commercial Division Rule 24 letters unless expressly requested.
Source page 1Motion practice
3) Summary Judgment Motions a) must be filed within 90 days after the filing of the Note of Issue, and b) must adhere to 22 NYCRR 202.8-b, 202.8-g(a), 202.8-g(c), and 202.8-g.
Source page 2Adjournments
1) Requests to adjourn a motion returnable in the Motion Submissions Part (Room 130) must be directed to Room 130, not to the Part Clerk or Chambers.
Source page 2Adjournments
2) Requests for an adjournment beyond 60 days must be made to the Part Clerk at SFC-Part6- Clerk@nycourts.gov and the Law Clerks at jtiburcio@nycourts.gov and cfernandes@nycourts.gov.
Source page 2Adjournments
3) Adjournments are permitted on consent of all parties by e-filing and emailing a fully executed stipulation to Chambers and the Part Clerk seven days prior to the appearance date.
Source page 2Adjournments
4) All stipulations to adjourn must be filed by the parties before they can be So Ordered by the Court.
Source page 2Motion practice
5) If a motion is withdrawn or settled, the parties must promptly email the pertinent withdrawal/settlement stipulation to the Part Clerk and Law Clerks.
Source page 2Motion practice
1) Oral argument on motions will be heard on Tuesdays each month. The first and only calendar call will take place at 10:30 a.m.
Source page 2Communications with chambers
4) Do not call the Part Clerk to check on the status of a decision. Instead, contact Chambers via email to the Law Clerks at jtiburcio@nycourts.gov and cfernandes@nycourts.gov.
Source page 2Discovery
1) Parties must strictly adhere to all discovery deadlines in preliminary, compliance, and status conference orders.
Source page 2Discovery
1) In-person discovery conferences take place each Thursday, commencing at 10:00 a.m. A fully executed and signed stipulation on consent from all parties/counsel will be accepted via email to the Law Clerks at jtiburcio@nycourts.gov and cfernandes@nycourts.gov in lieu of an appearance no later than 5:00pm on the Wednesday prior to the respective status conference and court appearance.
Source page 2Communications with chambers
2) Counsel must be present in the courtroom and ready to proceed with the conference. Simply writing a telephone number on the calendar outside the courtroom is not considered an appearance.
Source page 2Conferences and appearances
4) The date for a compliance/status conference shall be set by the Court in the preliminary conference order, typically scheduled no later than three to four months after the order, absent extenuating circumstances.
Source page 2Adjournments
2) The first request for an adjournment will be automatically granted.
Source page 2Motion practice
1) Discovery motions are not permitted without prior Court approval.
Source page 2Motion practice
2) If a discovery motion is filed without first seeking the Court's permission, it will not be deemed submitted. Such motions must include language indicating the date the Court granted permission to file.
Source page 3Conferences and appearances
4) If a dispute arises, the parties shall advise the Part Clerk at SFC-Part6-Clerk@nycourts.gov and the Law Clerks at jtiburcio@nycourts.gov and cfernandes@nycourts.gov. A conference will then be scheduled or advanced.
Source page 3Conferences and appearances
3) Only one ADR session and one settlement conference will be held. If the case does not settle, the parties will be given a firm trial date.
Source page 3Motion practice
2) If an SJ motion is pending and an ADR or settlement conference is scheduled, the parties must immediately notify the Part Clerk at SFC-Part6-Clerk@nycourts.gov and the Law Clerks at jtiburcio@nycourts.gov and cfernandes@nycourts.gov by email.
Source page 3Adjournments
3) Settlement conferences will not be adjourned absent good cause shown. If an SJ motion is pending, the Court will provide a new date.
Source page 3Adjournments
4) Counsel are expected to appear for all scheduled conferences and/or motions until the stipulation of discontinuance is emailed to the Court, unless otherwise directed by the Court.
Source page 3Conferences and appearances
1) Counsel appearing for the pre-trial conference must email the following documents to the Law Clerks
Source page 3Trial exhibits and witnesses
• Witness List: A list of potential witnesses (including experts) in the intended order, and notification of any required interpreters (language and dialect).
Source page 3Conferences and appearances
1) Proposed jury charges and verdict sheets must also be emailed to the Law Clerks in editable MS Word (.doc) format. Amendments are permitted at the final charge conference.
Source page 3Trial exhibits and witnesses
1) Before opening statements, counsel must pre-mark all exhibits in the intended order. Plaintiffs will number their exhibits; Defendants will letter their exhibits. Exhibits must be provided to the court reporter on the first day of trial.
Source page 4Discovery
3) A copy of any deposition transcripts intended for use at trial must be provided to the Court immediately before the witness takes the stand. All transcripts must include an index.
Source page 4Trial exhibits and witnesses
4) Counsel must retrieve their trial exhibits within seven days of the trial’s conclusion. Exhibits left with the Court for more than fourteen days are subject to destruction without further notice.
Source page 4Trial exhibits and witnesses
2) If further argument is required, counsel should ask for permission to approach the bench. Upon request, counsel will be given the opportunity to make a full record outside of the jury’s presence.
Source page 4Filing and working copies
2) All documents requested by the Court must be uploaded to NYSCEF and followed up with an email to the Law Clerks with the enumerated documents attached.
Source page 4Communications with chambers
3) Infant Compromise hearings will be scheduled by Chambers only upon a determination that all required documentation has been submitted.
Source page 4Artificial intelligence
Any attorney or party who uses an artificial intelligence tool, as defined in 22 NYCRR 161.2(a), in preparing any paper, as defined in 22 NYCRR 161.2(b), filed in or submitted to this court or served on another party in a case before this court must (1) disclose the use of AI; (2) disclose the specific AI tool used; (3) identify the portion of the filing drafted by AI; and (4) include a certification that the AI work product was diligently reviewed by a human being for accuracy and applicability. If this court determines that this requirement has not been satisfied, such attorney or party may be subject to sanction or other remedial action.
Source page 4Conferences and appearances
eTrack is a free service that enables parties to track active Civil Supreme Court cases and to receive email notifications of scheduled appearances. All parties must monitor their case. All parties are strongly encouraged to register for eTrack service for all Part 6 cases (https://iapps.courts.state.ny.us/webcivil)
Source page 4Shared court rules
22 NYCRR Part 200 — Uniform Rules Courts Exercising Criminal Jurisdiction
New York County Supreme Court
State criminal proceedings only; section-specific court and case exceptions remain applicable.
Official source ↗ · Collected 2026-10-2722 NYCRR Part 202 — Uniform Civil Rules Supreme Court And County Court
New York County Supreme Court
Civil actions and proceedings only; section-specific and specialized-part restrictions remain applicable.
Official source ↗ · Collected 2026-10-27New York County Supreme Court, Civil Branch — Rules of the Justices
New York County Supreme Court
Civil Branch proceedings in New York County Supreme Court only; not criminal proceedings. Preserve source version and check later judge/part instructions.
Official source ↗ · Collected 2026-10-27Part 29: Electronic Recording and Audio-Visual Coverage in Court Facilities and of Court Proceedings
New York County Supreme Court
Scope is limited to the court class in the source claim. Shared court context only; case-type restrictions, exceptions, later amendments and case orders apply. This is not a personal preference or a complete rules inventory.
Official source ↗ · Collected 2026-07-26Part 29: Electronic Recording and Audio-Visual Coverage in Court Facilities and of Court Proceedings
New York County Supreme Court
Scope is limited to the court class in the source claim. Shared court context only; case-type restrictions, exceptions, later amendments and case orders apply. This is not a personal preference or a complete rules inventory.
Official source ↗ · Collected 2026-07-26Sources
Identity source checked July 28, 2026.
Biography sources checked August 2, 2026.
New York State Unified Court System Judicial Directory official judicial roster
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View New York State Unified Court System Judicial Directory official judicial roster ↗CourtListener judicial biographical directory
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View CourtListener judicial biographical directory ↗Justice King Part 6 Rules
Judge Specific source · PDF · Source checked July 28, 2026
View Justice King Part 6 Rules ↗Part 29: Electronic Recording and Audio-Visual Coverage in Court Facilities and of Court Proceedings
Statewide source · HTML · Source checked July 26, 2026
View Part 29: Electronic Recording and Audio-Visual Coverage in Court Facilities and of Court Proceedings ↗Guide to New York Evidence: Article 1, General Provisions and Court's Role
Statewide source · HTML · Source checked July 26, 2026
View Guide to New York Evidence: Article 1, General Provisions and Court's Role ↗Part 202: Uniform Civil Rules for the Supreme Court and the County Court
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View Part 202: Uniform Civil Rules for the Supreme Court and the County Court ↗Part 202.70 Commercial Division Rules: Virtual Evidence Courtrooms and Trial Exhibits
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View Part 202.70 Commercial Division Rules: Virtual Evidence Courtrooms and Trial Exhibits ↗Part 200: Uniform Rules for Courts Exercising Criminal Jurisdiction
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View Part 200: Uniform Rules for Courts Exercising Criminal Jurisdiction ↗