--- title: "Matthew P. Raso | KnowJudges" canonical: "https://knowjudges.com/kyj/judge/matthew-p-raso" page_type: "judge_profile" updated: "2026-08-02" --- # Matthew P. Raso Bronx County Supreme Court, Civil Term · Supreme Court Justice, Bronx County Civil Term, General IAS Part 21 ## Profile - Court: Bronx County Supreme Court, Civil Term - State: New York - Role: Supreme Court Justice, Bronx County Civil Term, General IAS Part 21 - 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 - Appellate Division, First Department (since June 30, 2026) – Appointed by Governor Kathy Hochul as an Additional Justice, alongside the elevation of Justice Manuel Mendez to Associate Justice - Justice, New York State Supreme Court, 12th Judicial District - Civil Term, Elected 2025 to 2039 - Judge, Civil Court of the City of New York, Bronx County, Elected, 2020 to 2030 - Matthew P. Raso — now officially Matthew Parker-Raso — is a New York State Supreme Court justice, first elected as a judge of the Bronx Supreme Court, and in June 2026 appointed as an Additional Justice of the Appellate Division, First Department - Supervising Judge, Civil Court of the City of New York, Bronx County, Appointed by Interim Chief Administrative Judge Tamiko Amaker, 2023- 2024 - Judge, Civil Court of the City of New York, Bronx County, Designated by Chief Administrative Judge Lawrence K. Marks, 2021 to 2024 - Judge, Civil Court of the City of New York, New York County, Designated by Chief Administrative Judge Lawrence K. Marks, 2020 to 2021 - New York State Unified Court System, Supreme Court, Bronx County, Principal Law Clerk, 2016 to 2019 - New York State Unified Court System, Civil Court of the City of New York, Bronx County, Senior Court Attorney, 2014 to 2015 - Law Offices of Iannuzzi and Iannuzzi, Associate, 2011 to 2013 - Codispoti & Associates, Associate, 2009 to 2013 - Robert A. Fishkin, Attorney at Law, Legal Intern, 2006 to 2007 - Principal law clerk to NYS Supreme Court Justice Mitchell Danziger - Senior court attorney to NYC Civil Court Judge Paul Alpert - Former NYC Civil Court Judge – held the role of Supervising Judge of Bronx Civil Court for the final two years of his civil court term ### Education - New York Law School — J.D. (2008) - B.A. — State University of New York at Binghamton — 2005 - J.D. from New York Law School and a B.A. in Philosophy, Politics, and Law from the State University of New York at Binghamton ### Additional information - Chair of the NYC Civil Court’s Equal Justice Implementation Committee (2023–2024) and active in the NYS Courts’ Gender Fairness Committee since 2017 - Codispoti & Associates, Legal Intern, 2007 to 2009 ## Before you appear - Read the judge-specific standing order first when one is listed. - Check the docket and case orders for requirements that supersede broader guidance. - Confirm current remote-access and courtroom technology arrangements before the proceeding. ## Courtroom Rules ### trial media equipment and tools Scope: judge specific Within 24 hours after assignment of a trial to Part 21, counsel must e-file proposed evidence and any special requests for media equipment, technology, or other trial tools. Evidence excerpt: Within twenty-four (24) hours of assignment of a trial to this Part [Justice Parker-Raso Part 21 Rules](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/courts/12jd/bronx/civil/pdfs/part21.pdf) Source checked: 2026-07-28 ### motion video exhibits Scope: judge specific Part 21 video exhibits supporting or opposing a motion must be submitted on DVD and received by chambers by the motion submission date. Evidence excerpt: Video exhibits are to be submitted on DVD and must be received by Chambers by the submission date [Justice Parker-Raso Part 21 Rules](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/courts/12jd/bronx/civil/pdfs/part21.pdf) Source checked: 2026-07-28 ### powerpoint and innovative presentations Scope: courtwide In a Bronx County Summary Jury Trial, counsel may use innovative jury presentations, including medical records, reports, and PowerPoint. Evidence excerpt: Counsel are encouraged to use innovative methods of presentation to the jury, including medical records, reports, PowerPoint presentations [Bronx County Summary Jury Trial Rules](https://www.nycourts.gov/courts/12th-judicial-district/bronx-county-supreme-court-civil-term/filing-rules) Source checked: 2026-07-28 ### jury notebooks and exhibit exchange Scope: courtwide Evidence or trial notebooks intended for the jury in a Bronx County Summary Jury Trial must be exchanged 30 days before trial or the material may be precluded. Evidence excerpt: Any evidence or trial notebook intended for the jury must be exchanged thirty (30) days prior to trial or may be precluded [Bronx County Summary Jury Trial Rules](https://www.nycourts.gov/courts/12th-judicial-district/bronx-county-supreme-court-civil-term/filing-rules) Source checked: 2026-07-28 ### video testimony Scope: courtwide Live or prerecorded video testimony is permitted in a Bronx County Summary Jury Trial. Evidence excerpt: Video taped testimony, live or pre-recorded, is permitted [Bronx County Summary Jury Trial Rules](https://www.nycourts.gov/courts/12th-judicial-district/bronx-county-supreme-court-civil-term/filing-rules) Source checked: 2026-07-28 ### recording and photography Scope: statewide New York statewide rules require permission before photographing, filming, videotaping, audiotaping, broadcasting, or telecasting in court facilities, including courtrooms. Evidence excerpt: Taking photographs, films or videotapes, or audiotaping, broadcasting or telecasting, in a courthouse including any courtroom, office or hallway thereof, at any time or on any occasion, whether or not the court is in session, is forbidden, unless permission of the Chief Administrator of the Courts or a designee of the Chief Administrator is first obtained [Part 29: Electronic Recording and Audio-Visual Coverage in Court Facilities and of Court Proceedings](https://www.nycourts.gov/rules/part-29-electronic-recording-and-audio-visual-coverage-court-facilities-and-court-proceedings?from_node=15921&topic=386&wrapped=true) Source checked: 2026-07-26 ### evidence presentation control Scope: statewide The official Guide to New York Evidence identifies court control over presentation of evidence as a statewide evidence topic; counsel should expect the assigned judge to control the mode and order of proof. Evidence excerpt: 1.07. COURT CONTROL OVER PRESENTATION OF EVIDENCE [Guide to New York Evidence: Article 1, General Provisions and Court's Role](https://www.nycourts.gov/judges/evidence/1-GENERAL/1-generalprovisions.shtml) Source checked: 2026-07-26 ### trial exhibit books Scope: statewide In New York Supreme Court and County Court civil cases, the court may require indexed trial exhibit binders, notebooks, or electronic equivalents for the court, counsel, and witnesses. Evidence excerpt: The court may direct that on the first day of trial or at such other time as the court may set, counsel shall submit an indexed binder or notebook, or the electronic equivalent, of trial exhibits for the court's use. [Part 202: Uniform Civil Rules for the Supreme Court and the County Court](https://www.nycourts.gov/rules/part-202-uniform-civil-rules-supreme-court-and-county-court) Source checked: 2026-07-26 ### exhibit marking Scope: statewide Civil trial counsel in New York Supreme Court and County Court must confer before trial and attempt to agree on exhibits to be offered without objection, unless the court directs otherwise. Evidence excerpt: Counsel for the parties shall consult prior to trial and shall in good faith attempt to agree upon the exhibits that will be offered into evidence without objection. [Part 202: Uniform Civil Rules for the Supreme Court and the County Court](https://www.nycourts.gov/rules/part-202-uniform-civil-rules-supreme-court-and-county-court) Source checked: 2026-07-26 ### virtual evidence courtroom Scope: statewide For Commercial Division matters, New York rules encourage Virtual Evidence Courtrooms for managing and presenting trial evidence after authorization by request or court direction. Evidence excerpt: Virtual Evidence Courtrooms (VECs) may be used to facilitate real-time access to trial exhibits and other relevant documents. [Part 202.70 Commercial Division Rules: Virtual Evidence Courtrooms and Trial Exhibits](https://www.nycourts.gov/rules/part-202-uniform-civil-rules-supreme-court-and-county-court) Source checked: 2026-07-26 ### electronic appearances Scope: statewide For New York criminal proceedings, virtual and hybrid appearances are governed by Part 200 consent, objection, public-access, and calendar-update requirements. Evidence excerpt: For all hybrid proceedings, all electronic appearances shall be projected in the physical courtroom in which the in-person portion of the proceeding is taking place in such a manner as to provide a reasonable opportunity for members of the public to view and hear the participants appearing electronically. [Part 200: Uniform Rules for Courts Exercising Criminal Jurisdiction](https://www.nycourts.gov/rules/part-200-uniform-rules-courts-exercising-criminal-jurisdiction) Source checked: 2026-07-26 ## Sources - [Official profile](https://www.nycourts.gov/courts/12th-judicial-district/bronx-county-supreme-court-civil-term/part-rules) - [Official roster](https://www.nycourts.gov/courts/12th-judicial-district/bronx-county-supreme-court-civil-term/part-rules) - [Bronx County Supreme Court Civil Term Part Rules, General IAS Part 21](https://www.nycourts.gov/courts/12th-judicial-district/bronx-county-supreme-court-civil-term/part-rules) - [Bronx County Summary Jury Trial Rules](https://www.nycourts.gov/courts/12th-judicial-district/bronx-county-supreme-court-civil-term/filing-rules) - [Justice Parker-Raso Part 21 Rules](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/courts/12jd/bronx/civil/pdfs/part21.pdf) - [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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Letters: Unless otherwise permitted by these rules, ALL communications with the Court shall be made by written letter filed via NYSCEF under the “letter/correspondence to judge” option. All correspondence must: (1) bear the full title and index number of the action and (2) set forth the request or relief sought 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/12jd/bronx/civil/pdfs/part21.pdf) · Source page 1 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Communications with chambers 3. Communications between the parties: Parties shall not copy the Court, the part, or chambers staff on written communications between themselves, unless explicitly 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/12jd/bronx/civil/pdfs/part21.pdf) · Source page 1 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Filing and working copies 4. E-Filing: I.A. Part 21 is an e-filing part and all documents shall be filed via NYSCEF. If a party is self-represented, they must contact the Bronx County Clerk’s Office in room 118. The Court generally does not require working copies of documents filed electronically but will advise the parties via email if working copies of documents are required. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/courts/12jd/bronx/civil/pdfs/part21.pdf) · Source page 1 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Conferences and appearances 5. E-Track: Parties are reminded that to e-track their cases, they must file their appropriate appearances via NYSCEF. Parties shall maintain current email addresses in NYSCEF, monitor the address provided, and promptly notify the Resource Center of any change in email address (22 NYCRR § 202.5-b[f][2][i]). See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/courts/12jd/bronx/civil/pdfs/part21.pdf) · Source page 1 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Conferences and appearances 7. Interpreter Requests: Requests for a language interpreter should be directed to the Part Clerk via email as soon as known, but not less than ten (10) calendar days before the appearance requiring interpreter services. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/courts/12jd/bronx/civil/pdfs/part21.pdf) · Source page 2 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Filing and working copies 9. Redaction of Personal Confidential Information: Parties shall omit or redact confidential personal information in papers submitted to the Court for filing (see 22 NYCRR § 202.5[e][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/12jd/bronx/civil/pdfs/part21.pdf) · Source page 2 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Adjournments 10. Notification of Settlement or Discontinuances: If an action or motion is settled, discontinued, disposed, resolved or withdrawn in any manner, counsel must immediately inform the Court by letter filed via NYSCEF. As soon as practicable, the parties shall file via NYSCEF, a fully executed stipulation of settlement, discontinuance, or withdrawal under the appropriate NYSCEF document category. Failure to properly file such documents will result in a delay of processing 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/12jd/bronx/civil/pdfs/part21.pdf) · Source page 2 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Communications with chambers 11. In-Person Appearances: All Court appearances shall be in person unless otherwise stated herein. Exceptions may be granted by the Court under limited and exigent circumstances. Parties may request a virtual appearance by e-filing a letter in accordance with rule 2 above, and said letter shall set forth the reason why the virtual appearance is requested. Parties shall NOT call chambers or the part to request a virtual 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/12jd/bronx/civil/pdfs/part21.pdf) · Source page 2 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Adjournments 12. Scheduling and Adjournments of Appearances: Parties may request an initial conference or an adjournment of a conference by filing a letter in accordance with rule 2 above. Parties may NOT call chambers or the part to schedule or request an adjournment of an 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/12jd/bronx/civil/pdfs/part21.pdf) · Source page 2 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Adjournments A request for an adjournment of a hearing or trial is not permitted except as provided for in 22 NYCRR § 125.1 (“Engagement of Counsel”). See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/courts/12jd/bronx/civil/pdfs/part21.pdf) · Source page 2 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Conferences and appearances 13. Persons Required to Appear: Counsel for all parties and any unrepresented parties, must be present at all 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/12jd/bronx/civil/pdfs/part21.pdf) · Source page 2 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Conferences and appearances 14. Knowledge & Authority: Appearing counselors, whether counsel of record or “Per Diem Attorneys,” must be familiar with the matter and be fully prepared and authorized to discuss and resolve the issues which are scheduled to be the subject 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/12jd/bronx/civil/pdfs/part21.pdf) · Source page 2 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Conferences and appearances 15. Failure to Appear: Failure to appear at any scheduled appearance may result in default, inquest, or dismissal (22 NYCRR § 202.27). Defaults shall be called at 11:00 a.m. and sanctions shall be imposed, including dismissal, against any party that fails to check in with part 21 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/12jd/bronx/civil/pdfs/part21.pdf) · Source page 2 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Conferences and appearances staff before said default calendar call. Counselors who check-in and then leave part 21 before their matter is called shall leave a cell phone number where counsel can be reached with part 21 staff. Failure to leave said cell phone number shall constitute a default under these 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/12jd/bronx/civil/pdfs/part21.pdf) · Source page 3 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Adjournments 16. Adjournments of Motions or Conferences: If the parties seek to adjourn any motion or conference with or without consent, a letter shall be e-filed with the court via NYSCEF, in accordance with rule 2 above. The letter seeking the adjournment shall be e-filed at least Forty- Eight (48) hours prior to the motion/conference date. The letter shall set forth: (1) the conference/motion date; (2) the type of conference/relief requested in the motion sought to be adjourned; (3) the reason for the requested adjournment; (4) whether the request is made on consent of all parties; and (5) suggested adjourned dates. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/courts/12jd/bronx/civil/pdfs/part21.pdf) · Source page 3 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Adjournments There shall no adjournments of motions that have already been submitted, without good cause being shown. Any request for an adjournment of a motion that has already been submitted may require an in-person appearance before the Court, to be scheduled in and at the Court’s discretion. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/courts/12jd/bronx/civil/pdfs/part21.pdf) · Source page 3 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Conferences and appearances 17. Consultation Prior to Preliminary, Compliance & Status Conference: Every action shall have one preliminary conference (“P.C.”), one compliance conference (“C.C.”), and as many status conferences as are necessary, and parties shall consult prior to all preliminary, compliance, or status conferences, pursuant to 22 NYCRR 202.11. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/courts/12jd/bronx/civil/pdfs/part21.pdf) · Source page 3 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Conferences and appearances Part 21 has made available fillable form Preliminary Conference Orders at Bronx Supreme Court Part Rules and Forms. There is a specific form P.C. Order for Labor Law Matters, and a specific form P.C. Order for Non-Labor Law Matters. If the parties submit a completed proposed P.C. order at least two (2) business days prior to the scheduled P.C. to the Part Clerk email address, copying all parties, then the parties need not appear for the scheduled P.C. unless the court otherwise directs. Said proposed P.C. orders should not be emailed to the judge’s law clerks. The parties should not complete the section in the form P.C. orders calling for a Compliance Conference date as this date will be supplied 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/12jd/bronx/civil/pdfs/part21.pdf) · Source page 3 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Discovery The P.C. order form gives the parties 180 days to complete all depositions, but firm dates for all party depositions must be set by the parties within 30 days of the P.C., outside of court. If the parties would like firm deposition dates set forth in the P.C. order, they should list those dates on page 6, section 15 (on the non-labor law P.C. form) or page 8 section 19 (on the Labor Law P.C. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/courts/12jd/bronx/civil/pdfs/part21.pdf) · Source page 3 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Conferences and appearances Appearances on all P.C.’s are required if a completed proposed P.C. Order is not received by the part clerk at least two (2) business days prior to the scheduled P.C. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/courts/12jd/bronx/civil/pdfs/part21.pdf) · Source page 3 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Discovery 18. Adherence with Discovery Schedules: All parties shall strictly comply with discovery obligations by the dates set forth in all case scheduling orders. Applications for the extension of a discovery deadline shall be made as soon as practicable and prior to the expiration of such deadline (22 NYCRR § 202.20-e), via letter in accordance with rule 2 above. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/courts/12jd/bronx/civil/pdfs/part21.pdf) · Source page 3 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Motion practice 20. Discovery Disputes: Parties shall attempt to resolve all discovery disputes through informal procedures, as opposed to motion practice, pursuant to 22 NYCRR 202.20-f (a). If the next scheduled conference is more than 45 days away, parties may request an expedited status conference by e-filing a letter via NYSCEF in accordance with rule 2 above. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/courts/12jd/bronx/civil/pdfs/part21.pdf) · Source page 4 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Discovery The letter shall set forth: (1) the parties request for an expedited discovery conference; (2) the specific discovery issue(s) to be addressed at the expedited conference; and (3) the details of their good faith efforts to resolve the dispute prior to seeking Court intervention. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/courts/12jd/bronx/civil/pdfs/part21.pdf) · Source page 4 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Communications with chambers Parties shall NOT call chambers or the part to request an expedited status 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/12jd/bronx/civil/pdfs/part21.pdf) · Source page 4 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Motion practice 21. Discovery Motions: The parties may not file a discovery motion prior to following the above steps and conferencing with the Court. While highly discouraged, pursuant to 22 NYCRR 202.20-f (a), parties do not need leave of court to make a discovery motion. Parties are cautioned, however, that frivolous disclosure motions shall not be tolerated and may result in costs and/or financial sanctions pursuant to 22 NYCRR 130-1.1. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/courts/12jd/bronx/civil/pdfs/part21.pdf) · Source page 4 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Motion practice Discovery motions shall contain an affirmation of good-faith effort to resolve the dispute, pursuant to 22 NYCRR 202.7 (a) and (c) and 22 NYCRR 202.20-f (b). Discovery motions shall not be combined with requests for any other relief and shall initially be made returnable in the Motion Support Office, Room 217, on any non-court holiday weekday at 9:30 a.m. The Court will schedule an in-person appearance on ALL discovery motions made in compliance with these 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/12jd/bronx/civil/pdfs/part21.pdf) · Source page 4 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Motion practice Discovery motions that do not strictly comply with the foregoing will result in the denial of the motion without prejudice, pursuant to 22 NYCRR 202.20-f (c). See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/courts/12jd/bronx/civil/pdfs/part21.pdf) · Source page 4 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Discovery 22. Note of Issue: Note of Issue shall be filed after a preliminary, compliance or status conference has been held in Part 21 and the parties have been given a Note of Issue deadline date at such conference. Prior to filing a Note of Issue, the parties shall have e-filed a stipulation via NYSCEF indicating that discovery is complete. Said stipulation must be signed by 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/12jd/bronx/civil/pdfs/part21.pdf) · Source page 4 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Discovery In the alternative, the Court may issue a status conference order directing that Note of Issue be filed without stipulation, and noting that all outstanding discovery has been waived, in the event parties have violated deadlines set forth in at least four (4) prior discovery 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/12jd/bronx/civil/pdfs/part21.pdf) · Source page 4 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Motion practice Additionally, if all parties agree that all discovery is complete before a Note of Issue deadline has been issued by the Court, and/or before a C.C. or status conference has been held, a Note of Issue may be filed provided the parties also file a fully executed stipulation indicating that all discovery is complete at the same time as the filing of the Note of Issue. If this occurs, the next discovery conference previously scheduled shall be treated as a Pre-Trial conference. Notes of Issue filed with such a stipulation shall not be vacated unless exigent circumstances are presented to the Court via written 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/12jd/bronx/civil/pdfs/part21.pdf) · Source page 4 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Discovery Part 21 does not permit post-note discovery without a showing of exigent circumstances and shall not “so-ordered” any post-note discovery stipulations without exigent circumstances being substantiated to 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/12jd/bronx/civil/pdfs/part21.pdf) · Source page 5 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Communications with chambers 23. Requests to Extend Note of Issue Deadlines: Requests to extend the Note of Issue deadline should not be made lightly and must be communicated to the Court by letter 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/12jd/bronx/civil/pdfs/part21.pdf) · Source page 5 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Filing and working copies Such letter shall be filed at least two (2) weeks prior to the set Note of Issue deadline. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/courts/12jd/bronx/civil/pdfs/part21.pdf) · Source page 5 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Discovery Any such request shall be supported by an affirmation setting forth (1) the reasons why discovery could not be completed by the current deadline; and (2) the shortest possible time needed to complete discovery. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/courts/12jd/bronx/civil/pdfs/part21.pdf) · Source page 5 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Filing and working copies 24. Subpoenas generally need not be “so-ordered.” Requests for the Court to “so-order” a subpoena shall be supported by an affirmation explaining the need for the “so-order,” and shall be uploaded to NYSCEF. Failure to include an affirmation shall result in a “Decline to Sign.” See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/courts/12jd/bronx/civil/pdfs/part21.pdf) · Source page 5 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Trial exhibits and witnesses Subpoenas for trial shall be directed to the trial assignment part (TAP). No subpoenas shall be made returnable to the Courthouse, unless and until the matter has been transferred to TAP. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/courts/12jd/bronx/civil/pdfs/part21.pdf) · Source page 5 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Motion practice 25. No Appearance on Return Date/Video Exhibits: Personal appearances are not required on motion return dates unless directed by the Court. All motions shall initially be made returnable in the Motion Support Office, Room 217, on any weekday, other than court holidays, at 9:30 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/12jd/bronx/civil/pdfs/part21.pdf) · Source page 5 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Communications with chambers Video exhibits shall be submitted on a DVD and must be mailed/delivered to chambers directly, so as to be received by chambers on or before the submission 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/12jd/bronx/civil/pdfs/part21.pdf) · Source page 5 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Communications with chambers 26. Oral Argument: All motions (other than discovery motions) are on submission only unless otherwise advised by the Court. Parties may request oral argument by including, “Oral Argument Requested” on the first page of the papers submitted. The Court, in its sole discretion, will determine whether to grant such request for oral argument. If the parties are not affirmatively advised by the Court that oral argument has been scheduled, then the application for oral argument has been denied. Parties shall not contact Chambers or the Part to inquire as to whether a request for oral argument on a motion has or will be granted. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/courts/12jd/bronx/civil/pdfs/part21.pdf) · Source page 5 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Motion practice In the event Oral Argument is required by the Court an interim order setting the motion down for oral argument on a date and time certain shall be issued. Attorneys appearing at Oral Argument shall be punctual and must be fully familiar with the arguments raised in support of and in opposition to 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/12jd/bronx/civil/pdfs/part21.pdf) · Source page 5 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Filing and working copies 27. Word Count Limits: Parties shall abide by the word count limits set forth in 22 NYCRR § 202.8-b. The Court may permit over-length submissions upon letter application e-filed via See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/courts/12jd/bronx/civil/pdfs/part21.pdf) · Source page 6 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Filing and working copies 28. Orders to Show Cause: Orders to Show Cause shall only be brought when there is genuine urgency, a stay is required, or it is mandated by statute (22 NYCRR § 202.8-d). Proposed Orders to Show Cause submitted for signature must be uploaded 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/12jd/bronx/civil/pdfs/part21.pdf) · Source page 6 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Motion practice 29. Motions for Summary Judgment: Motions and cross-motions for summary judgment shall be served and filed no later than 60 days after the filing of the Note of Issue (see CPLR 3212 [a]). Untimely motions and cross-motions for summary judgment shall not be entertained by the Court unless good cause is shown by the untimely movant/cross-movant. Motions for Summary Judgement do not stay any discovery obligations of the parties, unless otherwise ordered 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/12jd/bronx/civil/pdfs/part21.pdf) · Source page 6 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Conferences and appearances 30. Knowledge & Authority to Settle: Attorneys fully familiar with the case and who are authorized to make a binding settlement agreement must appear and engage in good faith settlement negotiations (22 NYCRR § 202.26). The parties shall complete a Pre-Trial/Settlement Information Sheet prior to the case being conferenced with the Court. This form is also available at Bronx Supreme Court Part Rules and Forms. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/courts/12jd/bronx/civil/pdfs/part21.pdf) · Source page 6 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Conferences and appearances The parties should bring at least two (2) comparable jury verdicts to any settlement conference to support their settlement demands and offers. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/courts/12jd/bronx/civil/pdfs/part21.pdf) · Source page 6 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Communications with chambers Parties and claims representatives must be available by telephone at the time of all settlement conferences. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/courts/12jd/bronx/civil/pdfs/part21.pdf) · Source page 6 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Conferences and appearances All settlement and pre-trial conferences shall be held in person, unless otherwise directed by the Court and at the Court’s sole discretion. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/courts/12jd/bronx/civil/pdfs/part21.pdf) · Source page 6 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Conferences and appearances 31. Requests for Settlement Conference: Parties may request a settlement conference with the Court at any time after issue is joined by e-filing a letter via NYSCEF in accordance with rule 2 above. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/courts/12jd/bronx/civil/pdfs/part21.pdf) · Source page 6 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Conferences and appearances In Labor Law matters, upon consent of all parties (including the main plaintiff[s]) the Court will entertain requests for defendants/ third-party plaintiffs/third-party defendants only settlement conferences to help streamline or resolve cross-claims and third-party claims for indemnification and contribution. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/courts/12jd/bronx/civil/pdfs/part21.pdf) · Source page 6 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Conferences and appearances 32. Pre-Trial Conference: Prior to trial, counsel shall confer in a good faith effort to identify matters not in contention, resolve disputed questions without need for Court intervention, and further discuss settlement of the case (22 NYCRR § 202.26). Following the filing of a Note of Issue, the Court will schedule at least one (1) pre-trial conference or settlement conference with the parties prior to any referral to TAP. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/courts/12jd/bronx/civil/pdfs/part21.pdf) · Source page 6 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Adjournments If the parties are proceeding with non-Court sponsored ADR, they shall advise the Court of same as soon as practicable, by e-filing a letter via NYSCEF. Said letter must include the type of non- Court sponsored ADR being pursued, the date of the scheduled ADR session(s), and whether any motion(s) (filed and/or fully submitted) are sought to be adjourned or held in abeyance until the conclusion of the ADR. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/courts/12jd/bronx/civil/pdfs/part21.pdf) · Source page 7 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Conferences and appearances 34. Full Jury Trials: Upon being assigned to Part 21 for a jury trial, marked pleadings and other papers shall be submitted to the court pursuant to CPLR 4012 and 22 NYCRR 202.35. In the initial part 21 conference, attorneys shall be prepared to advise the Court of all attorneys’, parties’, and witnesses’ scheduling issues/requests. Be advised that Part 21 calendar days are every Monday and Tuesday and that those calendar days may be “down days” during jury trials. Jury selection will proceed on “down days” provided another courtroom can be secured 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/12jd/bronx/civil/pdfs/part21.pdf) · Source page 7 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Communications with chambers Within 24 hours of case assignment to part 21, Trial Counsels must e-file via NYSCEF the following: (1) Business cards/contact information including emails and phone numbers; (2) written motions in limine; (3) Witness lists with availability (exchanged before jury selection); (4) List of proposed evidence (exchanged before opening statements); (5) Any relevant orders pertaining to the case; (6) Requests to Charge (with courtesy copy in word document format to chambers staff); See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/courts/12jd/bronx/civil/pdfs/part21.pdf) · Source page 7 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Motion practice 35. Motions In Limine: To the extent possible, all motions in limine must be made in writing. Parties shall make the Court aware of any pre-trial issues, including motions in limine, upon the first conference after being assigned to Part 21, and said motions/issues may be deemed waived if the parties violate this rule. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/courts/12jd/bronx/civil/pdfs/part21.pdf) · Source page 7 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Trial exhibits and witnesses 36. Summary Jury Trials: Upon being assigned to Part 21 for a summary jury trial (“SJT”), marked pleadings and other papers shall be submitted to the court pursuant to CPLR 4012 and 22 NYCRR 202.35. SJT’s are governed by The Summary Jury Trial Process: Bronx Rules and Procedure as Amended 9/23/08. SJT Rules are available at: Bronx Supreme - Summary Jury Trial Rules. Where appropriate, Evidentiary Hearings will be held virtually via MS Teams. Only the attorneys trying the action may appear at the evidentiary hearing. Prior to the Evidentiary Hearing, trial counsel will be provided with a form Evidentiary Hearing Stipulation/Order by the Court, and the attorneys shall consult with one another to stipulate to evidence packages, jury charges, and verdict sheets where 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/12jd/bronx/civil/pdfs/part21.pdf) · Source page 7 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Communications with chambers At least one (1) business day prior to the evidentiary hearing, trial counsel shall e-file the following via NYSCEF: (1) requests to charge, (2) proposed verdict sheets, (3) proposed evidentiary packet, (4) a witness list, (5) any prior court order that will affect the summary jury trial, and (6) a completed or partially completed proposed Evidentiary Stipulation/Order. The Court may then direct the parties to submit word document versions of the above to chambers staff. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/courts/12jd/bronx/civil/pdfs/part21.pdf) · Source page 8 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Adjournments 37. Any application for an initial adjournment of a Jury Trial assigned to Part 21 shall have been first made to the TAP Judge and any renewal of such applications will be referred to TAP. Any application to engage in any discovery, that would result in a delay of trial, shall be referred back to TAP by part 21. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/courts/12jd/bronx/civil/pdfs/part21.pdf) · Source page 8 · 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.