--- title: "Larry J. Schwartz | KnowJudges" canonical: "https://knowjudges.com/kyj/judge/larry-j-schwartz" page_type: "judge_profile" updated: "2026-08-02" --- # Larry J. Schwartz Rockland County Supreme Court · Supreme Court Justice ## Profile - Court: Rockland County Supreme Court - State: New York - Role: Supreme Court Justice - Service status: active - Last verified: 2026-07-26 ## Summary Official statewide and applicable court procedural guidance applies to this judge. ## Biography ### Professional career - Justice, Supreme Court, Elected, 2024 to Present - Acting Justice, Supreme Court, Rockland County, Designated by Chief Administrative Judge Lawrence K. Marks, 2019 to 2023 - Judge, County Court, Rockland County, Elected, 2017 to 2023 - Legal Expertise: Judge Schwartz has a strong legal background, having been elected to the Rockland County Court in 2016. - Schwartz & Silverstein, LLP, Partner, 1993 to 2016 - Rockland County Public Defender's Office, Assistant Public Defender, 1988 to 2016 - Rockland County District Attorney's Office, Assistant District Attorney, 1981 to 1983 ### Education - South Texas College of Law — J.D. (1980) - SUNY Empire State College — B.A. (1976) ### Additional information - He has been serving in this capacity since his certification to the bench for a term beginning in 2025 and ending in 2030 - Klingher & Schwartz, Principal, 1983 to 1993 - Judicial Role: Judge Larry J. Schwartz presides over cases in the Supreme Court of Rockland County, New York. - He has experience in handling a variety of cases and is known for his contributions to the legal field ## Before you appear - Read the judge-specific standing order first when one is listed. - Check the docket and case orders for requirements that supersede broader guidance. - Confirm current remote-access and courtroom technology arrangements before the proceeding. ## Courtroom Rules ### recording and photography Scope: statewide New York statewide rules require permission before photographing, filming, videotaping, audiotaping, broadcasting, or telecasting in court facilities, including courtrooms. Evidence excerpt: Taking photographs, films or videotapes, or audiotaping, broadcasting or telecasting, in a courthouse including any courtroom, office or hallway thereof, at any time or on any occasion, whether or not the court is in session, is forbidden, unless permission of the Chief Administrator of the Courts or a designee of the Chief Administrator is first obtained [Part 29: Electronic Recording and Audio-Visual Coverage in Court Facilities and of Court Proceedings](https://www.nycourts.gov/rules/part-29-electronic-recording-and-audio-visual-coverage-court-facilities-and-court-proceedings?from_node=15921&topic=386&wrapped=true) Source checked: 2026-07-26 ### evidence presentation control Scope: statewide The official Guide to New York Evidence identifies court control over presentation of evidence as a statewide evidence topic; counsel should expect the assigned judge to control the mode and order of proof. Evidence excerpt: 1.07. COURT CONTROL OVER PRESENTATION OF EVIDENCE [Guide to New York Evidence: Article 1, General Provisions and Court's Role](https://www.nycourts.gov/judges/evidence/1-GENERAL/1-generalprovisions.shtml) Source checked: 2026-07-26 ### trial exhibit books Scope: statewide In New York Supreme Court and County Court civil cases, the court may require indexed trial exhibit binders, notebooks, or electronic equivalents for the court, counsel, and witnesses. Evidence excerpt: The court may direct that on the first day of trial or at such other time as the court may set, counsel shall submit an indexed binder or notebook, or the electronic equivalent, of trial exhibits for the court's use. [Part 202: Uniform Civil Rules for the Supreme Court and the County Court](https://www.nycourts.gov/rules/part-202-uniform-civil-rules-supreme-court-and-county-court) Source checked: 2026-07-26 ### exhibit marking Scope: statewide Civil trial counsel in New York Supreme Court and County Court must confer before trial and attempt to agree on exhibits to be offered without objection, unless the court directs otherwise. Evidence excerpt: Counsel for the parties shall consult prior to trial and shall in good faith attempt to agree upon the exhibits that will be offered into evidence without objection. [Part 202: Uniform Civil Rules for the Supreme Court and the County Court](https://www.nycourts.gov/rules/part-202-uniform-civil-rules-supreme-court-and-county-court) Source checked: 2026-07-26 ### virtual evidence courtroom Scope: statewide For Commercial Division matters, New York rules encourage Virtual Evidence Courtrooms for managing and presenting trial evidence after authorization by request or court direction. Evidence excerpt: Virtual Evidence Courtrooms (VECs) may be used to facilitate real-time access to trial exhibits and other relevant documents. [Part 202.70 Commercial Division Rules: Virtual Evidence Courtrooms and Trial Exhibits](https://www.nycourts.gov/rules/part-202-uniform-civil-rules-supreme-court-and-county-court) Source checked: 2026-07-26 ### electronic appearances Scope: statewide For New York criminal proceedings, virtual and hybrid appearances are governed by Part 200 consent, objection, public-access, and calendar-update requirements. Evidence excerpt: For all hybrid proceedings, all electronic appearances shall be projected in the physical courtroom in which the in-person portion of the proceeding is taking place in such a manner as to provide a reasonable opportunity for members of the public to view and hear the participants appearing electronically. [Part 200: Uniform Rules for Courts Exercising Criminal Jurisdiction](https://www.nycourts.gov/rules/part-200-uniform-rules-courts-exercising-criminal-jurisdiction) Source checked: 2026-07-26 ## Sources - [Official profile](https://iapps.courts.state.ny.us/judicialdirectory/Bio?judge_id=EWeWJS5n55XyO2CrmlL2Pw%3D%3D) - [Official roster](https://iapps.courts.state.ny.us/judicialdirectory/Bio?judge_id=EWeWJS5n55XyO2CrmlL2Pw%3D%3D) - [New York State Unified Court System Judicial Directory official judicial roster](https://iapps.courts.state.ny.us/judicialdirectory/Bio?judge_id=EWeWJS5n55XyO2CrmlL2Pw%3D%3D) - [Part 29: Electronic Recording and Audio-Visual Coverage in Court Facilities and of Court Proceedings](https://www.nycourts.gov/rules/part-29-electronic-recording-and-audio-visual-coverage-court-facilities-and-court-proceedings?from_node=15921&topic=386&wrapped=true) - [Guide to New York Evidence: Article 1, General Provisions and Court's Role](https://www.nycourts.gov/judges/evidence/1-GENERAL/1-generalprovisions.shtml) - [Part 202: Uniform Civil Rules for the Supreme Court and the County Court](https://www.nycourts.gov/rules/part-202-uniform-civil-rules-supreme-court-and-county-court) - [Part 202.70 Commercial Division Rules: Virtual Evidence Courtrooms and Trial Exhibits](https://www.nycourts.gov/rules/part-202-uniform-civil-rules-supreme-court-and-county-court) - [Part 200: Uniform Rules for Courts Exercising Criminal Jurisdiction](https://www.nycourts.gov/rules/part-200-uniform-rules-courts-exercising-criminal-jurisdiction) - [Judicial Directory: Hon. 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[Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/courts/9jd/PartRules/PR_LJschwartz.pdf) · Source page 2 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Communications with chambers Telephone Calls: Except as set forth below, telephone calls to Chambers staff are permitted only in situations requiring immediate/emergency attention that cannot otherwise be obtained by correspondence, or if a conference call is approved by the Court and all opposing counsel or self-represented litigants are participating in the conference call. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/courts/9jd/PartRules/PR_LJschwartz.pdf) · Source page 2 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Filing and working copies Counsel and self-represented litigants shall familiarize themselves with both the statewide E-Filing Rules (22 NYCRR §§ 202.5-b and 202.5-bb, available at www.nycourts.gov/efile and the Rockland County E-Filing Protocol. General questions about e-filing should be addressed to the E-Filing Resource Center at (646) 386-3033 or efile@nycourts.gov. Specific questions relating to local e-filing procedures should be addressed to the Chief Clerk’s Office at (845) 483-8310. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/courts/9jd/PartRules/PR_LJschwartz.pdf) · Source page 2 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Filing and working copies All documents in mandatory e-filed cases, except documents subject to the opt- out provision of 22 NYCRR § 202.5-bb, or documents subject to e-filing in which consent is being withheld, are to be filed through the New York State Courts E-Filing System (NYSCEF). All submissions to the Court must be electronically 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/9jd/PartRules/PR_LJschwartz.pdf) · Source page 2 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Filing and working copies This Part does not require working copies of electronically filed documents. Should the Court require them, counsel and self-represented litigants will be notified. Hard copy submissions in e-filed cases will be rejected unless they bear the Notice of Hard Copy Submission – E-Filed Case, as required by 22 NYCRR § 202.5-b(d)(1)(iv). See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/courts/9jd/PartRules/PR_LJschwartz.pdf) · Source page 2 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Communications with chambers Counsel and self-represented parties shall appear for all Court appearances on time, even if those appearances are virtual. If unable to appear on time, contact the opposing party and notify the Part Clerk by both email and telephone as soon as possible. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/courts/9jd/PartRules/PR_LJschwartz.pdf) · Source page 2 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Communications with chambers Counsel scheduled to appear before this Court and another Court must communicate that fact to the Part Clerk prior to the date of the appearance so that counsel’s conflicting appearances can be reconciled. Counsel should not rely on opposing counsel to advise the Court of the conflict when the case is called. If counsel fails to comply, the Court may proceed in that counsel’s absence. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/courts/9jd/PartRules/PR_LJschwartz.pdf) · Source page 3 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Conferences and appearances All scheduling inquiries and inquiries relating to the status of the conference (i.e. whether it is in person or virtual) must be directed to 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/9jd/PartRules/PR_LJschwartz.pdf) · Source page 3 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Conferences and appearances Who Must Appear: Appearing counsel (and self-represented parties) must be both fully familiar with the case and also authorized to enter into binding agreements on all aspects of the case. This means that counsel for the plaintiff(s) must be prepared to make a settlement demand, and counsel for the defendant(s) must be prepared to respond to the demand. Where a party is being indemnified by an insurer, appearing counsel must be able to advise the Court of (1) the applicable policy limits afforded to the defendant and (2) the name, claim number, and phone number of the adjuster assigned to the matter. In matrimonial actions, litigants must appear with their counsel for all conferences, unless the Court excuses such 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/9jd/PartRules/PR_LJschwartz.pdf) · Source page 3 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Adjournments Adjournment of Conferences: For e-filing cases, a request to adjourn a conference must be made in writing and filed to NYSCEF at least forty-eight (48) hours in advance of the scheduled 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/9jd/PartRules/PR_LJschwartz.pdf) · Source page 3 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Adjournments For non-e-filing cases, a request to adjourn a conference must be made in writing, by mail or e-mail to the Part Clerk, with the Secretary copied, to be received at least forty-eight (48) hours in advance of the scheduled 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/9jd/PartRules/PR_LJschwartz.pdf) · Source page 3 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Adjournments Exceptions for emergencies and/or belated adjournment requests may be permitted if an adequate reason is provided to the Court, and in that case, the adjournment request must be sent by e-mail to both the Part Clerk and the Principal Law 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/9jd/PartRules/PR_LJschwartz.pdf) · Source page 3 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Adjournments All adjournment requests must set forth: (1) the reason for the adjournment; (2) whether the opposing party consents or objects to the request; (3) the length of the adjournment sought or, if on consent, a date all parties are available; and (4) the number of prior adjournment requests and corresponding dates thereof. All adjournment requests must be made on notice to all counsel and self-represented 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/9jd/PartRules/PR_LJschwartz.pdf) · Source page 3 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Adjournments Opposing counsel or self-represented parties may succinctly provide their reasons for objecting to the requested adjournment if the objection set forth by the requesting party is stated incorrectly. The request and response shall not be used to advocate a position on the substantive dispute. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/courts/9jd/PartRules/PR_LJschwartz.pdf) · Source page 3 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Discovery Preliminary Conferences/Discovery Disputes: The Court will schedule a Preliminary Conference within forty-five (45) days after a Request for Judicial Intervention (RJI) has been filed on a matter. The requesting party will be notified by the Part Clerk as to the 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/9jd/PartRules/PR_LJschwartz.pdf) · Source page 4 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Discovery All counsel and self-represented litigants must abide by and comply with the Court’s discovery schedule and deadlines. No modifications of the dates set by the Court are permitted expect by order 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/9jd/PartRules/PR_LJschwartz.pdf) · Source page 4 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Conferences and appearances In all matters, except contested matrimonial actions, if all parties are represented by counsel, physical appearance at the Preliminary Conference will be waived if a completed Proposed Preliminary Conference Stipulation is signed by counsel for all parties and is received by the Court no later than three (3) business days prior to the scheduled Preliminary Conference date.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/9jd/PartRules/PR_LJschwartz.pdf) · Source page 4 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Motion practice Do not wait until the compliance conference to bring a discovery dispute to the Court’s attention. Discovery motions are not permitted unless specifically authorized or directed by the Court. Pursuant to 22 NYCRR § 202.7, if counsel believes discovery is not being conducted accordingly, they must pursue meaningful dialogue with opposing counsel.2 If counsel cannot resolve the issue, then counsel who finds fault shall contact the Court by letter, stating (1) the nature of the discovery dispute and (2) the failed efforts made by counsel to resolve it. The Court will resolve the discovery issue either by letter or by scheduling a conference for all parties 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/9jd/PartRules/PR_LJschwartz.pdf) · Source page 4 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Conferences and appearances Settlement Conferences: Appearing counsel must have the appropriate authority to discuss factual and legal issues, settlement demands or offers, witness scheduling, and trial procedure. To foster open settlement discussions, the Court may meet with counsel separately during the settlement conference. Unless an objection is stated, counsel is presumed to have consented to the Court doing so. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/courts/9jd/PartRules/PR_LJschwartz.pdf) · Source page 4 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Conferences and appearances Pre-Trial Conferences: A Pre-Trial Conference with all counsel and self- represented parties shall be conducted before the commencement of jury selection or the commencement of the non-jury 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/9jd/PartRules/PR_LJschwartz.pdf) · Source page 5 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Communications with chambers General Rules: Written applications by notice of motion (or notice of petition) must be made returnable at 9:30 a.m. on any Friday this Court is in session. Parties may move by notice of motion or order to show cause, depending on the exigency of the relief sought. In non-e-filing cases, proposed orders to show cause submitted for consideration must include an e-mail address to permit a conformed copy of the signed orders to be sent to the movant. Any proposed order to show cause shall include a space for the Court to set forth a briefing schedule for opposition papers, and, if necessary, an appearance 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/9jd/PartRules/PR_LJschwartz.pdf) · Source page 5 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Motion practice All motions and cross-motions in matrimonial actions and applications by counsel seeking to be relieved must be made by 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/9jd/PartRules/PR_LJschwartz.pdf) · Source page 5 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Motion practice All motion papers must comply with 22 NYCRR § 202.8-b. Pursuant to 22 NYCRR 202.8-b(a)(i-ii), absent express permission obtained in advance from the Court, affidavits, affirmations, briefs, and memoranda of law in chief shall be limited to 7,000 words each. Reply affidavits, affirmations, and memoranda of law shall be no more than 4,200 words and shall not contain any arguments that do not respond or relate to those arguments made in the memoranda in chief. Papers exceeding these limitations may not be considered and may be rejected 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/9jd/PartRules/PR_LJschwartz.pdf) · Source page 5 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Motion practice Motion papers are limited to moving papers, opposing papers, including cross- motions, and reply papers (except that reply papers are not permitted on orders to show cause without advance permission from the Court). Reply papers are not permitted on a cross-motion. Sur-reply papers are not permitted in any instance, except by express permission from 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/9jd/PartRules/PR_LJschwartz.pdf) · Source page 5 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Motion practice No oral argument will be scheduled on the motion return date unless directed by the Court. Parties seeking oral argument can request it by conspicuously writing, “Oral Argument Requested” above the index number on the first page of the submitted papers. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/courts/9jd/PartRules/PR_LJschwartz.pdf) · Source page 5 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Motion practice Except by permission from the Court, all motion papers and proposed orders to show cause must be typed (12-point), double-spaced, securely bound, and fully legible. All exhibits must be labeled with external tab markings. Plaintiffs shall designate exhibits by number, and defendants shall designate exhibits by letter. Exhibit numbering or lettering may not begin anew for subsequent papers submitted by the same party. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/courts/9jd/PartRules/PR_LJschwartz.pdf) · Source page 5 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Motion practice For e-filed motions, each exhibit must be separately e-filed and may not be submitted as one collective exhibit. Exhibits failing to comply may not be considered and may be rejected by the Court. Counsel and pro se litigants must use appropriate document titles when uploading items through NYSCEF and include a description when See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/courts/9jd/PartRules/PR_LJschwartz.pdf) · Source page 5 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Motion practice Unless directed otherwise by the Court, the filing of a motion does not relieve any party from attending any previously scheduled Court appearances, regardless of the nature of the relief sought in 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/9jd/PartRules/PR_LJschwartz.pdf) · Source page 6 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Motion practice Deposition/examination-before-trial transcripts included as exhibits must be single, front-faced pages only. Parties may submit four-per-page minuscripts. Unsigned deposition transcripts will not be considered on motions for summary judgment unless it is demonstrated that the transcript was forwarded to the deponent for review and signature in compliance with CPLR 3116(a). See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/courts/9jd/PartRules/PR_LJschwartz.pdf) · Source page 6 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Adjournments Adjournments of Motions: A request to adjourn a motion return date must be made in writing and submitted via NYSCEF. The requesting party must file an adjournment request via NYSCEF as a “Motion Document (document relating to an existing motion)” relating to the specific motion sequence sought to be adjourned, and the request shall be filed as an “Adjournment of Motion – Request.” In the “Additional Document Information” box, the filing party must state, “Request to Adjourn Motion [Not] On Consent.” See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/courts/9jd/PartRules/PR_LJschwartz.pdf) · Source page 6 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Adjournments All motion adjournment requests must set forth (1) the reason why an adjournment is necessary; (2) whether the opposing party(ies) consent(s) or object(s) to the application; (3) the length of the adjournment sought; and (4) the number of prior adjournment requests and the dates previously set. Opposing counsel or a self- represented party may succinctly provide their reasons for objecting to the requested adjournment if it is believed that his/her position has been stated incorrectly. Following the same instructions as above, the opposition letter must be filed as an “Adjournment of Motion – Opposition to Request.” See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/courts/9jd/PartRules/PR_LJschwartz.pdf) · Source page 6 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Adjournments No more than three (3) adjournments of any motion or cross-motion are permitted. The total period of time that a motion may be adjourned shall not exceed sixty (60) days from the original return date. The Court will advise the requesting party by NYSCEF whether the requested adjournment has been granted and the new return date for the motion. The parties should not assume that the request for adjournment (even if on consent) has been granted unless specifically advised 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/9jd/PartRules/PR_LJschwartz.pdf) · Source page 6 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Motion practice Summary Judgment Motions: Motions for summary judgment must be made within sixty (60) days of the filing of the note of issue, unless the Court directs otherwise. This Court does not require the submission of a statement of material fact, unless directed otherwise. When a summary judgment motion is made prior to the completion of discovery, such motion does not stay discovery. The parties are to continue to abide by any Order or Notice pertaining to discovery 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/9jd/PartRules/PR_LJschwartz.pdf) · Source page 6 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Motion practice opposing counsel must be advised at least twenty-four (24) hours in advance of the date and time that any proposed order to show cause requesting a temporary restraining order is being presented to the Court. The Court has the discretion to dispense with the twenty- four (24) hour notice requirement. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/courts/9jd/PartRules/PR_LJschwartz.pdf) · Source page 7 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Motion practice If there has been no appearance by opposing counsel, the adverse party must be provided with notice of the intention to submit a proposed order to show cause as provided by 22 NYCRR § 202.7 and must be advised that he/she has the right to be heard on the application. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/courts/9jd/PartRules/PR_LJschwartz.pdf) · Source page 7 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Filing and working copies All requests to “So Order” a subpoena must be emailed to the Principal Law Clerk after the subpoena has been e-filed via NYSCEF. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/courts/9jd/PartRules/PR_LJschwartz.pdf) · Source page 7 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Conferences and appearances Interpreters: In the event that any party requires the services of an interpreter or services for the hearing impaired, the Part Clerk must be notified no later than the Pre- Trial Conference so that the appropriate arrangements can be made. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/courts/9jd/PartRules/PR_LJschwartz.pdf) · Source page 7 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Trial exhibits and witnesses Jury Selection and Contact: Juries will be selected pursuant to 22 NYCRR § 202.33. Counsel shall not read from any pleading, part of a pleading, or other document during jury selection. Counsel shall not refer to any specific amount of money being sought. Counsel shall not discuss any aspect of the law with the jury. Instruction on the law is for the Court alone. In jury trials, the parties and their attorneys must stand (if physically able) whenever the jury enters or leaves the courtroom. Non-party witnesses shall not be in the courtroom during the trial except, when the non-party witness is testifying. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/courts/9jd/PartRules/PR_LJschwartz.pdf) · Source page 7 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Trial exhibits and witnesses Reading of Exhibits: If counsel intends to use/read from any anticipated exhibit or item of demonstrative evidence during opening statements, counsel must advise the Court of such intention prior to the commencement of jury selection. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/courts/9jd/PartRules/PR_LJschwartz.pdf) · Source page 7 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Trial exhibits and witnesses Objections: Objections to questions at trial shall be limited to the objecting party standing (if physically able) and stating, “Objection,” and no more than one word or two words as to the basis for the objection. Speaking objections shall not be made. If the Court requires further explanation of the objection, the Court will invite counsel to approach at side bar. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/courts/9jd/PartRules/PR_LJschwartz.pdf) · Source page 8 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Trial exhibits and witnesses Use of Recordings: To allow the Court to rule on the admissibility of a recording at trial or a hearing, any party intending to use a recording must submit a copy of the recording and transcript of the recording, if applicable, to the Court at least three (3) weeks prior to the scheduled trial or hearing date. Any proposed objections to the recording must be submitted at least two (2) weeks prior to the scheduled trial or hearing 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/9jd/PartRules/PR_LJschwartz.pdf) · Source page 8 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Motion practice Motions in Limine: Written motions in limine must be made as soon as practicable or, at the very latest, returnable on the day of the Pre-Trial Conference. Such motions must be made on no less than seven (7) days’ notice to opposing counsel and/or self-represented parties. It is the Court’s intention to resolve such motions prior to the commencement of jury selection or the non-jury trial. If you fail to timely file a motion in limine, the Court may deem the issue waived. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/courts/9jd/PartRules/PR_LJschwartz.pdf) · Source page 8 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Conferences and appearances Trial Notebooks: On or before the Pre-Trial Conference, counsel and self- represented parties must provide (1) the Court and (2) opposing counsel or self- See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/courts/9jd/PartRules/PR_LJschwartz.pdf) · Source page 8 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Trial exhibits and witnesses 9. A complete list of requested jury charges drawn from the Pattern Jury Instructions (PJI) of the then-current year. Requests to charge must be submitted in writing and by email in Microsoft Word format to the Principal Law Clerk. Where the requested charge comes directly from the PJI, only the title, See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/courts/9jd/PartRules/PR_LJschwartz.pdf) · Source page 8 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Conferences and appearances 10. A proposed verdict sheet – jointly prepared by all parties, typewritten, and in final form for presentation to the jury – shall be submitted. If an agreement cannot be reached between and among the parties as to the questions to be posed to the jury prior to the pre-trial conference following diligent, good faith efforts, each party will present a proposed verdict sheet which will be served upon all the parties. Proposed verdict sheets must be submitted in writing and by email in Microsoft Word format to the Principal Law 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/9jd/PartRules/PR_LJschwartz.pdf) · Source page 9 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Communications with chambers Where the Court issues a Bench Decision, and a party desires a written Decision and Order, the party may submit a proposed order via NYSCEF to the Court together with the transcript of the proceedings at which the Bench Decision was rendered to be “So Ordered.” In non-e-filing cases, the proposed Order and transcript shall be submitted to the Part Clerk via e-mail. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/courts/9jd/PartRules/PR_LJschwartz.pdf) · Source page 9 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Conferences and appearances Orders, judgments, counter-orders, and/or counter-judgments submitted for signature on notice will be returned unsigned unless an affidavit of service and notice of settlement for a date designated in accordance with 22 NYCRR § 202.48 has been included. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/courts/9jd/PartRules/PR_LJschwartz.pdf) · Source page 9 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Adjournments Counsel must notify the Court, by email to the Part Clerk, of the settlement or withdrawal of any action or proceeding immediately upon such settlement or withdrawal. A copy of the signed stipulation of discontinuance, which has or will be submitted to the County Clerk, shall be emailed to the Part Clerk so that the matter may be marked disposed. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/courts/9jd/PartRules/PR_LJschwartz.pdf) · Source page 9 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Adjournments In those cases where a party is obligated to make payments over time, the parties shall file a Stipulation of Discontinuance without prejudice. The Court will not allow counsel to hold the Stipulation of Discontinuance until all payments are made. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/courts/9jd/PartRules/PR_LJschwartz.pdf) · Source page 9 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Filing and working copies If a case pending before this Court is stayed by another Court (i.e., by virtue of a bankruptcy proceeding), counsel shall immediately file a letter via NYSCEF advising the Court of such stay. If, and when, the stay is lifted by the other Court, counsel shall immediately file a letter via NYSCEF advising the Court of the same. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/courts/9jd/PartRules/PR_LJschwartz.pdf) · Source page 9 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Motion practice Motions: All motions must include a proposed order which disposes of the motion or application for the Court’s signature. Motion templates mandated for statewide See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/courts/9jd/PartRules/PR_LJschwartz.pdf) · Source page 9 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Motion practice Substitution of Referee: Requests to substitute a Referee shall be made by letter to the Court, not by formal motion, and must include a proposed order to appoint a substitute referee. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/courts/9jd/PartRules/PR_LJschwartz.pdf) · Source page 10 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Adjournments Discontinuance: Where an agreement has been reached to modify a loan, the parties shall submit a stipulation discontinuing the action. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/courts/9jd/PartRules/PR_LJschwartz.pdf) · Source page 10 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Motion practice Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale: All proposed Judgments of Foreclosure and Sale submitted to the Court shall comply with the form set forth in the motion templates and must include public notice of the time and sale will be made in The Journal News (Rockland). See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/courts/9jd/PartRules/PR_LJschwartz.pdf) · Source page 10 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Conferences and appearances Surplus Monies Proceeding: A Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale executed by this Court will also set forth a date and time for a post-foreclosure sale ‘Surplus Monies’ status conference. Plaintiff’s counsel shall notify the appointed Referee of the Surplus Monies status conference date and time (and provide the Microsoft Teams virtual conference access information to the extent such conference is scheduled to proceed remotely using Microsoft Teams). Appearances by the parties and the appointed Referee are required in the manner set forth in the Judgment unless: (1) a completed Foreclosure Action Surplus Monies Form has been filed and received by the Court at least one week prior to the conference date, or (2) the Referee notifies the Court in writing at least one week prior to the conference date that the sale has not/will not occur prior to the conference date and requests a new conference date to be scheduled subsequent to the anticipated foreclosure sale 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/9jd/PartRules/PR_LJschwartz.pdf) · Source page 10 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Conferences and appearances Preliminary Conferences: Counsel must be familiar, and comply, with the provisions of 22 NYCRR § 202.16. Prior to the Preliminary Conference, the parties must file and exchange those documents set forth in 22 NYCRR § 202.16(f)(1), including Net Worth Statements, pay stubs, W-2 statements, tax returns, and statements of accounts. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/courts/9jd/PartRules/PR_LJschwartz.pdf) · Source page 10 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Adjournments In the event either party fails to comply with this provision of the Part Rules, the Court may adjourn the conference and assess costs and fees against the party who failed to comply. If both sides fail to comply, the Court may deem such non-compliance to be a withdrawal of the request for a conference and cancel same, requiring payment of a second fee or the Court may treat the failure as a default under Court Rule § 202.27(c) authorizing the Court to strike pleadings or impose other sanctions. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/courts/9jd/PartRules/PR_LJschwartz.pdf) · Source page 10 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Communications with chambers Counsel must have substantive communications before the date set for the preliminary conference, either in person or telephonically, to determine the issue to be litigated. The scope of discovery shall be discussed at the conference so that the Court can determine if the requested items are necessary and/or to set dates for compliance with the demands. Counsel must inform their clients of the automatic orders created by DRL § 236(B)(2)(b) as soon as the client-attorney relationship is formed. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/courts/9jd/PartRules/PR_LJschwartz.pdf) · Source page 11 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Conferences and appearances Parties to matrimonial actions must appear at all matrimonial conferences 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/9jd/PartRules/PR_LJschwartz.pdf) · Source page 11 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Motion practice Motion Practice: As noted above, all motions (including cross motions) in matrimonial actions must be made by Order to Show Cause. Both parties and counsel must appear on the return date of any motion brought, unless otherwise directed by the Court in 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/9jd/PartRules/PR_LJschwartz.pdf) · Source page 11 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Motion practice On the return date of any pendente lite motion, the Court will conduct either a Preliminary Conference or a conference on the motion, as appropriate. In the event a Bench Decision (ruling) is issued on the motion or counsel verbally places the terms of a resolution of any such motion on the Court’s record, counsel shall promptly order a copy of the transcript and submit the same to be “So Ordered” by this Court. The cost of such transcript shall be shared by the parties unless otherwise ordered. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/courts/9jd/PartRules/PR_LJschwartz.pdf) · Source page 11 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Conferences and appearances Pre-Trial Conferences: On or before the Pre-Trial Conference, counsel and any self-represented party must provide a Trial Notebook in accordance with this Court’s rules See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/courts/9jd/PartRules/PR_LJschwartz.pdf) · Source page 12 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Filing and working copies The Court will review all uncontested matrimonial materials submitted on an “as received” basis. Working copies are not required. Counsel or self-represented parties will be advised of any deficiencies in the papers submitted by Court Notice, which will identify the defective document(s), describe the defect(s), and provide a date by which the defect(s) must be cured. All deficiencies in the papers must be cured by the date in the Court notice or the matter will be dismissed (without prejudice to refile on proper papers). See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/courts/9jd/PartRules/PR_LJschwartz.pdf) · Source page 12 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Conferences and appearances Where a Stipulation of Settlement or Settlement Agreement is being incorporated into the Judgment of Divorce, all the provisions of the Stipulation or Agreement must not be copied into the proposed Judgment of Divorce or the Findings of Fact and Conclusions See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/courts/9jd/PartRules/PR_LJschwartz.pdf) · Source page 12 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Motion practice Except in cases where an attorney is replaced by another attorney on consent, any change or withdrawal of counsel must be approved by the Court on a motion brought by Order to Show Cause pursuant to CPLR § 321. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/courts/9jd/PartRules/PR_LJschwartz.pdf) · Source page 13 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Filing and working copies The Court does not recognize the purported withdrawal by counsel where such withdrawal would result in a party becoming self-represented (except where the party is an attorney) by the filing of a “Consent to Change Attorney” form. The use of a “Consent to Change Attorney” to withdraw where a party becomes self-represented is specifically prohibited. This Court also does not accept substitution of counsel forms from attorneys to self-represented litigants. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/courts/9jd/PartRules/PR_LJschwartz.pdf) · Source page 13 · Collected 2026-10-27 ### Shared court rules - [22 NYCRR Part 200 — Uniform Rules Courts Exercising Criminal Jurisdiction](https://knowjudges.com/courtroom-rules/ny-shared-set-5e0f997e8c334d15fbc4) — State criminal proceedings only; section-specific court and case exceptions remain applicable. [Official source](https://www.nycourts.gov/rules/part-200-uniform-rules-courts-exercising-criminal-jurisdiction). Collected 2026-10-27. - [22 NYCRR Part 202 — Uniform Civil Rules Supreme Court And County Court](https://knowjudges.com/courtroom-rules/ny-shared-set-bf1c7eb9020e52eed65d) — Civil actions and proceedings only; section-specific and specialized-part restrictions remain applicable. [Official source](https://www.nycourts.gov/rules/part-202-uniform-civil-rules-supreme-court-and-county-court). Collected 2026-10-27. - [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.