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# Linda M. Capitti

New York County Supreme Court · Supreme Court Justice

## Profile

- Court: New York 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

- Acting Justice, Supreme Court, New York County, Civil Term, Designated by Chief Administrative Judge Joseph Zayas, 2025 to Present
- Judge, Family Court of the City of New York, Kings County, Appointed by Mayor Bill de Blasio, 2020 to 2029
- Interim Judge, Civil Court of the City of New York, Kings County, Appointed by Mayor Bill de Blasio, 2019 to 2020
- Judge, Family Court of the City of New York, Kings County, Designated by Mayor Bill de Blasio, 2019 to 2020
- NYS Unified Court System, Court Attorney, 1999 to 2019

### Education

- New York Law School — J.D. (1992)
- Rutgers University — B.A. (1987)

### Additional information

- NYC ACS Child Support Unit, Staff Attorney, 1995 to 1999

## 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=eiBED_PLUS_Md53fpUtRVZZ6hvA%3D%3D)
- [Official roster](https://iapps.courts.state.ny.us/judicialdirectory/Bio?judge_id=eiBED_PLUS_Md53fpUtRVZZ6hvA%3D%3D)
- [New York State Unified Court System Judicial Directory official judicial roster](https://iapps.courts.state.ny.us/judicialdirectory/Bio?judge_id=eiBED_PLUS_Md53fpUtRVZZ6hvA%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. Linda M. Capitti](https://iapps.courts.state.ny.us/judicialdirectory/Bio?judge_id=eiBED_PLUS_Md53fpUtRVZZ6hvA%3D%3D)

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## Published courtroom rules

### Judge and named-part rules

#### Conferences and appearances

2. All appearances before Justice Capitti are in person unless otherwise directed by the court. See Section VIII below for information regarding virtual appearances.

See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding.

[Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/legacypdfs/courts/1jd/supctmanh/Rules/partrules9.pdf) · Source page 1 · Collected 2026-10-27

#### Conferences and appearances

3. Parties and counsel must be present on any calendared court date unless expressly excused by the court. All matters are scheduled for a time certain and will begin at the designated 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/1jd/supctmanh/Rules/partrules9.pdf) · Source page 1 · Collected 2026-10-27

#### Conferences and appearances

4. If a party requires a language interpreter, one must be requested via email to the Part Clerk upon receiving notice of the 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/1jd/supctmanh/Rules/partrules9.pdf) · Source page 1 · Collected 2026-10-27

#### Adjournments

6. Adjournment requests must be submitted via email to the Principal Court Attorney, Assistant Law Clerk, Part 9, all counsel, and any pro se 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/1jd/supctmanh/Rules/partrules9.pdf) · Source page 1 · Collected 2026-10-27

#### Adjournments

7. Adjournment requests must be made at least three (3) days before a conference or motion return date, or two (2) weeks before a hearing or 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/1jd/supctmanh/Rules/partrules9.pdf) · Source page 1 · Collected 2026-10-27

#### Adjournments

8. If an adjournment request is granted, counsel must upload a stipulation to the New York State Courts Electronic Filing system (“NYSCEF”) listing four (4) dates and times that all counsel and parties are available. A courtesy copy of the stipulation shall also be emailed to the Principal Court Attorney, Assistant Law Clerk, and Part 9.

See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding.

[Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/legacypdfs/courts/1jd/supctmanh/Rules/partrules9.pdf) · Source page 1 · Collected 2026-10-27

#### Communications with chambers

11. Ex parte communications with the court are strictly prohibited and will not be reviewed or considered.

See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding.

[Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/legacypdfs/courts/1jd/supctmanh/Rules/partrules9.pdf) · Source page 2 · Collected 2026-10-27

#### Adjournments

13. General inquiries, excluding adjournment requests, shall be directed to the Part Clerk via email.

See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding.

[Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/legacypdfs/courts/1jd/supctmanh/Rules/partrules9.pdf) · Source page 2 · Collected 2026-10-27

#### Adjournments

14. Litigation by email is strictly prohibited. All correspondence with the court and chambers, excluding adjournment requests, shall be by letter filed to 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/1jd/supctmanh/Rules/partrules9.pdf) · Source page 2 · Collected 2026-10-27

#### Motion practice

15. A preliminary conference will take place during a case’s first appearance or the return date of the first motion, 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/1jd/supctmanh/Rules/partrules9.pdf) · Source page 2 · Collected 2026-10-27

#### Conferences and appearances

16. At least one (1) day before the preliminary conference, counsel or parties must upload to NYSCEF: (i) a completed and signed matrimonial preliminary conference order; (ii) statements of net worth; and (iii) a child support worksheet and proposed parenting plan (if applicable).

See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding.

[Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/legacypdfs/courts/1jd/supctmanh/Rules/partrules9.pdf) · Source page 2 · Collected 2026-10-27

#### Conferences and appearances

17. A hard copy of the proposed preliminary conference order signed by the parties and counsel must be provided to the court on the preliminary conference 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/1jd/supctmanh/Rules/partrules9.pdf) · Source page 2 · Collected 2026-10-27

#### Motion practice

18. To reduce the need for motion practice, where good faith efforts to resolve an issue are unsuccessful, counsel shall request, by letter directed to the Principal Court Attorney and Assistant Law Clerk and uploaded to NYSCEF, a pre-motion conference to allow the court the opportunity to resolve the issue before a motion is made. The letter must specify what good faith efforts were made to resolve the issue.

See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding.

[Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/legacypdfs/courts/1jd/supctmanh/Rules/partrules9.pdf) · Source page 2 · Collected 2026-10-27

#### Motion practice

19. All motions must be made by Order to Show Cause and indicate the respective motion sequence number on the first page. Motions made by Notice of Motion will not be considered.

See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding.

[Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/legacypdfs/courts/1jd/supctmanh/Rules/partrules9.pdf) · Source page 2 · Collected 2026-10-27

#### Conferences and appearances

20. All orders to show cause for emergency interim relief require in-person appearances on the record. Parties are required to attend.

See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding.

[Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/legacypdfs/courts/1jd/supctmanh/Rules/partrules9.pdf) · Source page 2 · Collected 2026-10-27

#### Motion practice

22. Parties may move for the following without court permission: (i) pendente lite relief (such motions must include a current statement of net worth); (ii) a declaration as to the validity of a pre- or post-nuptial agreement or other dispositive document; and (iii) an emergency order of protection or other order where a risk of imminent harm to a child or party is demonstrated.

See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding.

[Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/legacypdfs/courts/1jd/supctmanh/Rules/partrules9.pdf) · Source page 3 · Collected 2026-10-27

#### Conferences and appearances

23. Prior to a pre-trial conference, counsel or the parties shall file on NYSCEF and exchange: (i) a statement of proposed disposition; (ii) child support worksheet (if applicable); (iii) updated net worth statements; (iv) most recently filed tax returns; and (v) a witness list with meaningful offer of proof for each witness.

See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding.

[Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/legacypdfs/courts/1jd/supctmanh/Rules/partrules9.pdf) · Source page 3 · Collected 2026-10-27

#### Filing and working copies

24. Hard copies of all trial exhibits shall be brought to the court on the date of trial, as well as uploaded to 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/1jd/supctmanh/Rules/partrules9.pdf) · Source page 3 · Collected 2026-10-27

#### Conferences and appearances

25. Counsel and parties must utilize Bates numbering and stamping in the production of documents. The Compliance Conference and Status Conference Orders require the identification of Bates numbers.

See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding.

[Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/legacypdfs/courts/1jd/supctmanh/Rules/partrules9.pdf) · Source page 3 · Collected 2026-10-27

#### Trial exhibits and witnesses

26. If counsel or a party intends to offer audio or video evidence, such evidence must be viewable on a computer provided by counsel or a party that is equipped with an HDMI port (or compatible HDMI adapter). Evidence cannot be provided in the form of external storage devices (e.g., USB flash drives, CDs).

See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding.

[Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/legacypdfs/courts/1jd/supctmanh/Rules/partrules9.pdf) · Source page 3 · Collected 2026-10-27

#### Filing and working copies

27. The following documents requiring the court’s attention must be filed to NYSCEF: (i) stipulations to be so ordered; (ii) subpoenas for signature; and (iii) proposed orders and judgments for signature. Courtesy copies must be sent to the Principal Court Attorney, Assistant Law Clerk, and Part 9 via email.

See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding.

[Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/legacypdfs/courts/1jd/supctmanh/Rules/partrules9.pdf) · Source page 3 · Collected 2026-10-27

#### Conferences and appearances

29. If a paper case is converted to an e-file case, only documents filed after the conversion are accessible on NYSCEF. Accordingly, early conversions, ideally before the preliminary conference, are encouraged.

See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding.

[Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/legacypdfs/courts/1jd/supctmanh/Rules/partrules9.pdf) · Source page 3 · Collected 2026-10-27

#### Filing and working copies

30. All questions regarding NYSCEF should be addressed to the NYSCEF Resource Center at nyscef@nycourts.gov or (646) 386-3033.

See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding.

[Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/legacypdfs/courts/1jd/supctmanh/Rules/partrules9.pdf) · Source page 4 · Collected 2026-10-27

#### Conferences and appearances

31. All conferences with the Principal Court Attorney and/or Assistant Law Clerk are conducted virtually and may be held at the discretion of the court and/or upon request of counsel or parties via email addressed to the Principal Court Attorney, Assistant Law Clerk, and Part 9, with all counsel and any pro se parties included as recipients.

See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding.

[Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/legacypdfs/courts/1jd/supctmanh/Rules/partrules9.pdf) · Source page 4 · Collected 2026-10-27

#### Conferences and appearances

33. Counsel and parties appearing virtually must have their cameras on and must not be walking or operating a motor vehicle for the duration of the 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/1jd/supctmanh/Rules/partrules9.pdf) · Source page 4 · Collected 2026-10-27

#### Courtroom conduct and technology

34. Pursuant to the Rules of the Chief Judge (22 NYCRR 29) and the Rules of the Chief Administrative Judge (22 NYCRR 131), you are prohibited from recording video or audio, as well as taking photographs or screenshots.

See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding.

[Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/legacypdfs/courts/1jd/supctmanh/Rules/partrules9.pdf) · Source page 4 · 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.
- [New York County Supreme Court, Civil Branch — Rules of the Justices](https://knowjudges.com/courtroom-rules/ny-shared-set-d3c269bb7fe692b08197) — Civil Branch proceedings in New York County Supreme Court only; not criminal proceedings. Preserve source version and check later judge/part instructions. [Official source](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/courts/1jd/supctmanh/Uniform_Rules.pdf). 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.