--- title: "Maurice E. Muir | KnowJudges" canonical: "https://knowjudges.com/kyj/judge/maurice-e-muir" page_type: "judge_profile" updated: "2026-10-09" --- # Maurice E. Muir Queens County Supreme Court, Civil Term · Supreme Court Justice, Queens County Civil Term, IAS Part 42 ## Profile - Court: Queens County Supreme Court, Civil Term - State: New York - Role: Supreme Court Justice, Queens County Civil Term, IAS Part 42 - Service status: active - Last verified: 2026-07-28 ## Summary Official statewide and applicable court procedural guidance applies to this judge. ## Biography ### Professional career - Justice, New York Supreme Court, Queens County, New York, NY, 2020-2034 - Judge, New York Civil Court, Queens County, New York, NY, 2018-2019 ### Education - Suffolk University — J.D. (1994) - Boston University — B.A. (1988) ### Additional information - Elected to the New York Supreme Court, 11th Judicial District, as a Democratic Party candidate, assuming office on January 1, 2020. - Senior Attorney, Queens Legal Services Corporation, New York, NY, 2000-2017 - Practitioner, John Hancock Mutual Life Insurance Company, ?-present - Practitioner, Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination, ?-present - Judge Maurice E. Muir presides in the Supreme Court of Queens County - handling a wide range of civil matters including personal injury, contract disputes, and mortgage foreclosures. - Judge Muir has presided over numerous cases, including Rivas v. - Judge Muir presides over Part 42, an entirely e-filing part of the Queens Supreme Court. - Prior to this, he ran unopposed in the New York City Civil Court - Queens District 4 general election. - He also serves as a Civil Court Judge, where he manages motions, hearings, and other procedural matters. - During the COVID-19 pandemic, Judge Muir adapted to electronic filings and virtual hearings, emphasizing written decisions and remote communication with parties ## 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 readiness and assignment Scope: courtwide Every matter on the Queens Trial Scheduling Part pretrial calendar is treated as trial-ready, and counsel must be prepared for jury selection or a nonjury trial before assignment to the next available justice. Evidence excerpt: Every case on the Trial Scheduling Pre-Trial Conference calendar is deemed ready for trial. All parties should be prepared for jury selection, or proceed to non-jury trial. [Queens County Trial Scheduling Part Rules and Procedures](https://www.nycourts.gov/media/21096) Source checked: 2026-07-28 ### pretrial appearance Scope: courtwide Queens Trial Scheduling Part pretrial calendar appearances are mandatory and in person. Evidence excerpt: In-person appearances are mandatory at the call of each calendar. [Queens County Trial Scheduling Part Rules and Procedures](https://www.nycourts.gov/media/21096) Source checked: 2026-07-28 ### powerpoint demonstratives and models Scope: courtwide In a Queens Summary Jury Trial, counsel may use PowerPoint, photographs, diagrams, scale models, overhead projectors, trial notebooks, and other innovative presentation methods, subject to the evidentiary hearing or trial judge. Evidence excerpt: Counsel may use photographs, diagrams, power point presentations, scale models overhead projectors, trial notebooks, all of which can be submitted to the jury, or any other innovative method of presentation. [Queens County Summary Jury Trial Rules and Procedures](https://www.nycourts.gov/media/18996) Source checked: 2026-07-28 ### presentation exchange deadline Scope: courtwide Anything intended for the jury as part of the Summary Jury Trial presentation must be exchanged with the trial packet before the evidentiary hearing unless the court orders otherwise. Evidence excerpt: Anything which is to be submitted to the jury as part of the presentation of the case must be exchanged pursuant to Rule 6 (a) herein unless otherwise ordered. [Queens County Summary Jury Trial Rules and Procedures](https://www.nycourts.gov/media/18996) Source checked: 2026-07-28 ### remote witness testimony Scope: courtwide Queens Summary Jury Trial rules permit Skype or webcam testimony. Evidence excerpt: Skype or web-cam testimony shall be permitted. [Queens County Summary Jury Trial Rules and Procedures](https://www.nycourts.gov/media/18996) Source checked: 2026-07-28 ### recording and photography Scope: statewide New York statewide rules require permission before photographing, filming, videotaping, audiotaping, broadcasting, or telecasting in court facilities, including courtrooms. Evidence excerpt: Taking photographs, films or videotapes, or audiotaping, broadcasting or telecasting, in a courthouse including any courtroom, office or hallway thereof, at any time or on any occasion, whether or not the court is in session, is forbidden, unless permission of the Chief Administrator of the Courts or a designee of the Chief Administrator is first obtained [Part 29: Electronic Recording and Audio-Visual Coverage in Court Facilities and of Court Proceedings](https://www.nycourts.gov/rules/part-29-electronic-recording-and-audio-visual-coverage-court-facilities-and-court-proceedings?from_node=15921&topic=386&wrapped=true) Source checked: 2026-07-26 ### evidence presentation control Scope: statewide The official Guide to New York Evidence identifies court control over presentation of evidence as a statewide evidence topic; counsel should expect the assigned judge to control the mode and order of proof. Evidence excerpt: 1.07. COURT CONTROL OVER PRESENTATION OF EVIDENCE [Guide to New York Evidence: Article 1, General Provisions and Court's Role](https://www.nycourts.gov/judges/evidence/1-GENERAL/1-generalprovisions.shtml) Source checked: 2026-07-26 ### trial exhibit books Scope: statewide In New York Supreme Court and County Court civil cases, the court may require indexed trial exhibit binders, notebooks, or electronic equivalents for the court, counsel, and witnesses. Evidence excerpt: The court may direct that on the first day of trial or at such other time as the court may set, counsel shall submit an indexed binder or notebook, or the electronic equivalent, of trial exhibits for the court's use. [Part 202: Uniform Civil Rules for the Supreme Court and the County Court](https://www.nycourts.gov/rules/part-202-uniform-civil-rules-supreme-court-and-county-court) Source checked: 2026-07-26 ### exhibit marking Scope: statewide Civil trial counsel in New York Supreme Court and County Court must confer before trial and attempt to agree on exhibits to be offered without objection, unless the court directs otherwise. Evidence excerpt: Counsel for the parties shall consult prior to trial and shall in good faith attempt to agree upon the exhibits that will be offered into evidence without objection. [Part 202: Uniform Civil Rules for the Supreme Court and the County Court](https://www.nycourts.gov/rules/part-202-uniform-civil-rules-supreme-court-and-county-court) Source checked: 2026-07-26 ### virtual evidence courtroom Scope: statewide For Commercial Division matters, New York rules encourage Virtual Evidence Courtrooms for managing and presenting trial evidence after authorization by request or court direction. Evidence excerpt: Virtual Evidence Courtrooms (VECs) may be used to facilitate real-time access to trial exhibits and other relevant documents. [Part 202.70 Commercial Division Rules: Virtual Evidence Courtrooms and Trial Exhibits](https://www.nycourts.gov/rules/part-202-uniform-civil-rules-supreme-court-and-county-court) Source checked: 2026-07-26 ### electronic appearances Scope: statewide For New York criminal proceedings, virtual and hybrid appearances are governed by Part 200 consent, objection, public-access, and calendar-update requirements. Evidence excerpt: For all hybrid proceedings, all electronic appearances shall be projected in the physical courtroom in which the in-person portion of the proceeding is taking place in such a manner as to provide a reasonable opportunity for members of the public to view and hear the participants appearing electronically. [Part 200: Uniform Rules for Courts Exercising Criminal Jurisdiction](https://www.nycourts.gov/rules/part-200-uniform-rules-courts-exercising-criminal-jurisdiction) Source checked: 2026-07-26 ## Sources - [Official profile](https://www.nycourts.gov/courts/11th-judicial-district/queens-county-supreme-court-civil-term/queens-supreme-court-judges-part-rules) - [Official roster](https://www.nycourts.gov/courts/11th-judicial-district/queens-county-supreme-court-civil-term/queens-supreme-court-judges-part-rules) - [New York State Unified Court System official judicial roster](https://www.nycourts.gov/courts/11th-judicial-district/queens-county-supreme-court-civil-term/queens-supreme-court-judges-part-rules) - [CourtListener judicial biographical directory](https://www.courtlistener.com/person/14963/maurice-e-muir/) - [Queens County Supreme Court Civil Term assignment, IAS Part 42](https://www.nycourts.gov/media/20741) - [Queens County Trial Scheduling Part Rules and Procedures](https://www.nycourts.gov/media/21096) - [Queens County Summary Jury Trial Rules and Procedures](https://www.nycourts.gov/media/18996) - [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) - [CourtListener judicial biographical directory](https://www.courtlistener.com/person/14963/maurice-e-muir/) ## JSON-LD ```json { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@graph": [ { "@type": "WebPage", "@id": "https://knowjudges.com/kyj/judge/maurice-e-muir", "url": "https://knowjudges.com/kyj/judge/maurice-e-muir", "name": "Maurice E. 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[Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/COURTS/11jd/supreme/civilterm/partrules/part42.pdf) · Source page 1 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Motion practice 3. Part 42 is entirely an e-filing part. Justice Muir does not accept working copies of motions/documents. DO NOT MAIL IN ANY COURTESY COPY OF PAPERS as they will be discarded, unless requested. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/COURTS/11jd/supreme/civilterm/partrules/part42.pdf) · Source page 1 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Communications with chambers 1. Counsel and litigants (represented or self-represented) are advised that Justice Muir, his Law Secretary, Law Clerk and/or Part Clerk may not engage in any ex parte communications. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/COURTS/11jd/supreme/civilterm/partrules/part42.pdf) · Source page 1 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Communications with chambers 2. Absolutely no telephone inquiries concerning motions or applications may be made to chambers, such inquiries or concerns shall be addressed to the Part Clerk at (718) 298- 1686 or via email at QSCPart42@nycourts.gov. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/COURTS/11jd/supreme/civilterm/partrules/part42.pdf) · Source page 1 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Communications with chambers 3. Do not send any letters, documents, papers, mail, or facsimile unless expressly permitted by these Part Rules or by prior approval of the Court to the part or chambers See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/COURTS/11jd/supreme/civilterm/partrules/part42.pdf) · Source page 1 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Communications with chambers Any and all communications with chambers shall include all parties. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/COURTS/11jd/supreme/civilterm/partrules/part42.pdf) · Source page 1 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Filing and working copies 1. All cases in Part 42 are required to be electronically filed through the New York State Courts E-Filing (NYSCEF) system. Attorneys are expected to familiarize themselves with NYSCEF procedures at http://iapps.courts.state.ny.us/nyscef/Login. For more information on e-filing See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/COURTS/11jd/supreme/civilterm/partrules/part42.pdf) · Source page 2 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Conferences and appearances 2. “eTrack” is a case tracking service that enables parties to track active Civil Supreme Court cases and to receive notice of scheduled appearances. Parties and/or their counsel must be See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/COURTS/11jd/supreme/civilterm/partrules/part42.pdf) · Source page 2 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Filing and working copies 3. Please do not send courtesy copies of any documents that were e-filed, with the following See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/COURTS/11jd/supreme/civilterm/partrules/part42.pdf) · Source page 2 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Filing and working copies Documents requiring Justice Muir’s signature, including proposed orders and stipulations, must be e-filed with NYSCEF and sent via email to QSCPart42@nycourts.gov. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/COURTS/11jd/supreme/civilterm/partrules/part42.pdf) · Source page 2 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Remote appearances 1. An Emergency Judge is available remotely in the Queens County Civil Court building, Courtrooms 301 and 302, located at 89-17 Sutphin Boulevard, Jamaica, NY 11435 to hear emergency/essential applications. The application must be accompanied by a separate “Emergency Affidavit” which does not pray for the underlying relief requested but rather See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/COURTS/11jd/supreme/civilterm/partrules/part42.pdf) · Source page 2 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Motion practice - Before resorting to motion practice, parties are strongly encouraged to schedule a virtual conference with the Court to resolve any ongoing non-dispositive or ancillary disputes, e.g. discovery disputes. Counsel MUST be fully familiar with the matter in dispute and must have authority to bind their clients at the conference. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/COURTS/11jd/supreme/civilterm/partrules/part42.pdf) · Source page 3 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Motion practice 1. All motions shall be made returnable and heard on Thursday at 10:00 a.m. The motion calendar will be on submission only. Appearance is not required, nor are working copies required, except foreclosure motions. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/COURTS/11jd/supreme/civilterm/partrules/part42.pdf) · Source page 3 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Motion practice 2. The movant and/or cross-movant will be required to submit a Motion Submission Form https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/COURTS/11jd/supreme/civilterm/motion_submission email to QSCPart42@nycourts.gov no later than two (2) business days [forty-eight (48) business hours] prior to the calendared 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/11jd/supreme/civilterm/partrules/part42.pdf) · Source page 3 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Adjournments 3. Any requests for an adjournment, see adjournment section below. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/COURTS/11jd/supreme/civilterm/partrules/part42.pdf) · Source page 3 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Motion practice 4. Stipulations regarding pending motions must be e-filed at least two (2) business days [forty-eight (48) business hours] prior to the calendared 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/11jd/supreme/civilterm/partrules/part42.pdf) · Source page 3 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Motion practice 5. The Court, upon its discretion, shall schedule oral arguments after submission of the motions. Any requests for oral argument must be indicated on the Motion Submission Form and will be held virtually via Microsoft TEAMS. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/COURTS/11jd/supreme/civilterm/partrules/part42.pdf) · Source page 3 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Motion practice 6. All motion papers submitted to the Court shall be in compliance with 22 NYCRR §202.5. In addition to the requirements of 22 NYCRR §202.5, all pages and paragraphs are to be numbered. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF THIS SECTION MAY See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/COURTS/11jd/supreme/civilterm/partrules/part42.pdf) · Source page 3 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Communications with chambers The Court will not consider papers e-filed or sent to chambers, or to the Part, after submission of the motion or cross motion(s) without prior consent of the Court. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/COURTS/11jd/supreme/civilterm/partrules/part42.pdf) · Source page 3 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Adjournments 1. Motions may be adjourned on consent provided a written stipulation of all parties is submitted to the Part Clerk no later than two (2) business days [forty-eight (48) business hours] prior to the See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/COURTS/11jd/supreme/civilterm/partrules/part42.pdf) · Source page 3 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Adjournments calendar date and time via email at QSCPart42@nycourts.gov . All stipulations must be fully executed by all parties consenting to the adjournment date. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/COURTS/11jd/supreme/civilterm/partrules/part42.pdf) · Source page 4 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Adjournments 2. Applications for adjournments made less than two (2) business days prior to the scheduled date will be denied, except for a reason pursuant to Rules of Chief Administrative Judge Rule 125.1, medical emergency, other exigent circumstance or unavailability of the Court. All adjournments are subject to final approval by the Judge in advance of a scheduled Court appearance as per this Part’s Rules. Counsel or parties are required to confirm all adjournment requests prior to the scheduled court date via email to QSCPart42@nycourts.gov. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/COURTS/11jd/supreme/civilterm/partrules/part42.pdf) · Source page 4 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Adjournments 3. Absent extenuating circumstances, consent adjournments shall be limited to one (1). Thereafter, the parties MUST contact the Part Clerk via email at QSCPart42@nycourts.gov if seeking any further adjournments See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/COURTS/11jd/supreme/civilterm/partrules/part42.pdf) · Source page 4 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Motion practice 2. Prior to filing a discovery-related motion (i.e. Motions to Vacate the Note of Issue, Motions to Restore, Motions to Strike Pleadings, Motions to Demand Bill of Particulars, Motions to Preclude) the parties are directed to send an email to QSCPart42@nycourts.gov with a cc to ALL parties to schedule a virtual conference. The email should include a summary of the discovery related issues. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/COURTS/11jd/supreme/civilterm/partrules/part42.pdf) · Source page 4 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Conferences and appearances 3. Prior to the virtual conference all the parties must properly complete the Microsoft TEAMS See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/COURTS/11jd/supreme/civilterm/partrules/part42.pdf) · Source page 4 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Conferences and appearances 1. All lawyers and litigants should identify themselves at the beginning of each appearance. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/COURTS/11jd/supreme/civilterm/partrules/part42.pdf) · Source page 5 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Conferences and appearances 5. Judges and attorneys should make every effort to appear via video, with cameras engaged. Telephonic appearances should be limited to litigants who are unable to appear via video. 6. Maintain the decorum of an in-person courtroom. Lawyers and litigants should appear from an office or quiet space. Background noise is detrimental to the conditions necessary to ensure an accurate transcript and diminishes the decorum of the proceeding. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/COURTS/11jd/supreme/civilterm/partrules/part42.pdf) · Source page 5 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Conferences and appearances 1. Upon assignment to Part 42, all parties appearing for trial must be familiar with the case, ready, and authorized to participate in settlement discussions and/or proceed to trial. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/COURTS/11jd/supreme/civilterm/partrules/part42.pdf) · Source page 5 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Trial exhibits and witnesses 2. All counsel must submit to the Court, prior to the commencement of trial, marked pleadings, copies of the bill of particulars, a witness list, an exhibit list, proposed jury instructions and a proposed verdict sheet via email at QSCPart42@nycourts.gov. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/COURTS/11jd/supreme/civilterm/partrules/part42.pdf) · Source page 5 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Motion practice 3. Motions in limine - On the first appearance in the Part for trial, any party intending to make a motion in limine shall submit a brief written affirmation setting forth the nature of the application and any supporting statutory or case law. The party shall furnish the court with an original and one copy and provide to all parties with a copy. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/COURTS/11jd/supreme/civilterm/partrules/part42.pdf) · Source page 5 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Adjournments If an action is settled, discontinued or otherwise disposed of, parties should immediately inform the Court by submission of a copy of the Stipulation or a letter directed to the Clerk of the Part and sending it via email to QSCPart42@nycourts.gov. All Stipulations of Discontinuances must be accompanied by proof of filing with the County Clerk and payment of the appropriate fee [CPLR § 8020(d)(1)]. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/COURTS/11jd/supreme/civilterm/partrules/part42.pdf) · Source page 6 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Remote appearances Applications submitted without the appropriate documentation will be denied. Infant compromise virtual hearings will be scheduled by the Court and the parties will be notified of the hearing date by email. All counsel desiring the checklist for documents and information that must be submitted should get the checklist and the link for the PDF is contained herein: ICOchecklist See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/COURTS/11jd/supreme/civilterm/partrules/part42.pdf) · Source page 6 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Discovery If, at any point, the parties decide that they would benefit from the ADR program, they should write a joint letter to the Court asking to be referred to ADR. In that letter, they should state whether they prefer discovery to be stayed or continued during the mediation process. The Court may also order parties to the ADR program without the parties’ request or consent. For more information regarding the ADR program, please visit: See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/COURTS/11jd/supreme/civilterm/partrules/part42.pdf) · Source page 6 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Communications with chambers Any corrections to a rejected set of matrimonial papers must be submitted directly to Chambers. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/COURTS/11jd/supreme/civilterm/partrules/part42.pdf) · Source page 6 · 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.