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Supreme Court Justice, Bronx County Civil Term, General IAS Part 33 · Bronx County Supreme Court, Civil Term
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In a Bronx County Summary Jury Trial, counsel may use innovative jury presentations, including medical records, reports, and PowerPoint.
Counsel are encouraged to use innovative methods of presentation to the jury, including medical records, reports, PowerPoint presentationsBronx County Summary Jury Trial Rules ↗
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.
Any evidence or trial notebook intended for the jury must be exchanged thirty (30) days prior to trial or may be precludedBronx County Summary Jury Trial Rules ↗
The official Guide to New York Evidence identifies court control over presentation of evidence as a statewide evidence topic; counsel should expect the assigned judge to control the mode and order of proof.
1.07. COURT CONTROL OVER PRESENTATION OF EVIDENCEGuide to New York Evidence: Article 1, General Provisions and Court's Role ↗
In New York Supreme Court and County Court civil cases, the court may require indexed trial exhibit binders, notebooks, or electronic equivalents for the court, counsel, and witnesses.
The court may direct that on the first day of trial or at such other time as the court may set, counsel shall submit an indexed binder or notebook, or the electronic equivalent, of trial exhibits for the court's use.Part 202: Uniform Civil Rules for the Supreme Court and the County Court ↗
Civil trial counsel in New York Supreme Court and County Court must confer before trial and attempt to agree on exhibits to be offered without objection, unless the court directs otherwise.
Counsel for the parties shall consult prior to trial and shall in good faith attempt to agree upon the exhibits that will be offered into evidence without objection.Part 202: Uniform Civil Rules for the Supreme Court and the County Court ↗
Live or prerecorded video testimony is permitted in a Bronx County Summary Jury Trial.
Video taped testimony, live or pre-recorded, is permittedBronx County Summary Jury Trial Rules ↗
For Commercial Division matters, New York rules encourage Virtual Evidence Courtrooms for managing and presenting trial evidence after authorization by request or court direction.
Virtual Evidence Courtrooms (VECs) may be used to facilitate real-time access to trial exhibits and other relevant documents.Part 202.70 Commercial Division Rules: Virtual Evidence Courtrooms and Trial Exhibits ↗
For New York criminal proceedings, virtual and hybrid appearances are governed by Part 200 consent, objection, public-access, and calendar-update requirements.
For all hybrid proceedings, all electronic appearances shall be projected in the physical courtroom in which the in-person portion of the proceeding is taking place in such a manner as to provide a reasonable opportunity for members of the public to view and hear the participants appearing electronically.Part 200: Uniform Rules for Courts Exercising Criminal Jurisdiction ↗
New York statewide rules require permission before photographing, filming, videotaping, audiotaping, broadcasting, or telecasting in court facilities, including courtrooms.
Taking photographs, films or videotapes, or audiotaping, broadcasting or telecasting, in a courthouse including any courtroom, office or hallway thereof, at any time or on any occasion, whether or not the court is in session, is forbidden, unless permission of the Chief Administrator of the Courts or a designee of the Chief Administrator is first obtainedPart 29: Electronic Recording and Audio-Visual Coverage in Court Facilities and of Court Proceedings ↗
See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding.
Official rules document ↗ · Collected 2026-10-27
It should be noted that all appearances are IN PERSON unless otherwise stated below.
Source page 11. IA Part 33 is an e-filing part with all documents being e-filed via NYSCEF. If a party is self represented they must contact the Bronx County Clerk’s Office in Room 118. The parties are not to provide “working copies” unless directed to do so.
Source page 12a) Any pro se party must ensure that their address and contact information is kept current with the Clerk’s Office.
Source page 12b) The parties are reminded that they must file their appropriate appearances via NYSCEF and request e-track of their case. Attorneys are reminded to review CPLR §321 as to Consent to Change Attorney forms required to be filed in any action. Further, the parties are to have their email addresses current within NYSCEF, as it is the responsibility of each filing user to monitor that address and promptly notify the Resource Center in the event of a change of email address or mailing address (22 NYCRR §202.5-b[f][2][I]).
Source page 14. There shall be no ex parte communications with Chambers. Further, having your support staff (e.g., paralegal or assistant) contact chambers unless provided for herein, is considered an ex parte communication. Any questions regarding calendar shall be directed to the Part Clerk. Any emails that you do send as provided for below are to include all parties cc’d on the email.
Source page 15. If communicating with your adversary, do not include the Court on any emails regarding scheduling discovery, depositions or on any email between the parties. Further, do not file said correspondence and/or emails that are solely between the parties, or their counsel and not addressed to the Court, unless it is to be used as an exhibit to a motion.
Source page 26. Failure to appear at any Compliance Conference or Status Conference may result in an inquest or dismissal marking (22 NYCRR §202.27) or if movant fails to appear on motion, denial of motion. Appearances are at 10:00 A.M., unless specified by the Court otherwise. Default time is taken at
Source page 28. If you are aware that there is a need for an interpreter of any language, please communicate a request for an interpreter as soon as known via email to the part at: BxSupCiv-ia33@nycourts.gov but not less than ten (10) calendar days before the appearance.
Source page 29. Counsel having any conflict in appearance must have another attorney in their firm appear and that attorney must be aware of all the facets of the appearance (22 NYCRR 202.1[f]). In the event that an attorney cannot appear with knowledge of the case, the attorney of record must provide the Court with a written Affirmation of Engagement pursuant to Part 125 Uniform Rules for the Engagement of Counsel. The parties are not to engage the Court of their conflict by email or telephone call unless due to an exigent and emergency situation. Affidavits of Engagement must be filed via NYSCEF, following Part 125 Uniform Rules and a copy sent to the part via email at: BxSupCiv- ia33@nycourts.gov before default time.
Source page 211. During settlement conferences, pursuant to 22 NYCRR §202.26, an attorney fully familiar with the case and authorized to make binding stipulations must appear and must engage in good faith settlement negotiations. Parties and claims representatives must be readily available by telephone at the time of the conference.
Source page 214. Photography or audio/video recording, transmission or broadcasting, in any manner, in the actual or virtual courtroom is strictly prohibited.
Source page 215. Each submission, including Orders to Show Cause, motion papers and Stipulations, must contain the attorney’s name, address, telephone number and email address. If a party is pro se, the party must include his/her/their name, address, telephone number and email address.
Source page 216. Use of AI (Artificial Intelligence). Any party that has used artificial intelligence (AI), including but no limited to ChatGPT, CoCounsel and Lexis+AI, in the preparation of any documents filed with or submitted to the Court shall advise the Court of that fact in said document. Parties are responsible
Source page 2for ensuring that any case citation in any document filed with or submitted to the Court is both real and accurate and parties are cautioned that the inclusion of any inaccurate cases based on AI holdings in any documents filed with or submitted to the Court will not be tolerated and may result in costs and/or sanctions.
Source page 317. Counsel for all parties shall consult with each other prior to a Compliance or Status Conference about resolution of the case, in whole or in part; discovery and other issues to be discussed at conference; use of alternate dispute resolutions (ADR) to resolve all or some of the issues in the litigation; and any voluntary or information exchange that could assist in early settlement of the case Counsels must make a good faith effort to reach agreement on these matters prior to conference.
Source page 318. Counsel attending the Compliance or Status Conference must be fully familiar with the case and the status of discovery. All counsel and parties must be prepared and authorized to enter into binding stipulations regarding disclosure and disposition of the case.
Source page 319. The parties are expected to complete outstanding discovery (paper discovery, depositions and IMEs) on pending matters using every available technology and must make every effort to resolve discovery disputes without the need for Court intervention (see generally, 22 NYCRR §202.11).
Source page 3A party must file an RJI when requesting a Preliminary Conference/Case Scheduling Order (“PC/CSO”) ; and if no PC/CSO has yet been requested, then the RJI must be filed for any motion practice.
Source page 31. Self Represented/Pro Se Plaintiff Any case involving a self represented Plaintiff, the Preliminary Conference will be held IN PERSON. The self represented Plaintiff is to e-file the RJI and Request for Preliminary Conference, except that if it is not an e-file case, it is to be filed in Room 118. After filing, the self represented party can then email the Clerk to request a Preliminary Conference date.
Source page 32. Plaintiff(s) represented by counsel If the plaintiff(s) is/are represented by counsel, no appearances required for a Preliminary Conference. A Case Scheduling Order (CSO) will be issued automatically by the Court on the PC date and uploaded to NYSCEF thereafter. It is strongly urged that no preliminary conference should be requested without plaintiff having responded to a Bill of Particulars by the requesting defendants
Source page 3responsibility to keep track of their calendar dates as the parties are unlikely going to receive notices of future dates unless the Court posts a notice via NYSCEF on rescheduled dates or new dates are posted on e-track.
Source page 44b) If the parties enter into a Stipulation to adjourn the conference, the Stipulation will need to be “So Ordered” by the Court. The Stipulation must be filed via NYSCEF at least 48 hours prior to the scheduled date and time, and a copy is to be sent to the part email: BxSupCiv-IA33@nycourts.gov with a copy to lbeato@nycourts.gov and mvaughan@nycourts.gov
Source page 44c) If more than 30 days is required for the adjournment, the parties are to provide a written explanation of why more than 30 days is necessary. The parties should be aware that any date selected by the parties may be changed by the Court due to the needs of the Court.
Source page 4Pre Note Settlement Conferences for the City/Police cases are held on the 1st Wednesday of the first full week of the month. The parties must agree in advance to a pre-note settlement conference in order for it to be scheduled on the calendar by emailing Part 33 at BxSupCiv-IA33@nycourts.gov . The email shall contain a brief summary of the facts of the case, any relevant procedural or motion history, information regarding prior negotiations, a demand, lien information (breakdown will be required) and all parties must be cc’d on the email.
Source page 4However, if discovery is complete, the parties should stipulate in writing at the Status Conference to get the deadline for filing NOI. Notwithstanding, the parties are to be aware of rule set in 22 NYCRR §202.21(e) as to vacating Note of Issue as well as to be aware of the deadlines to filing any summary judgment motions they wish to pursue within the time period designated within these Part rules.
Source page 4After filing the NOI, your case will be scheduled for a Pre-Trial Conference, regardless of whether a motion for summary judgment has been filed. You must provide the Court during the conference a brief summary of facts, any relevant procedural or motion history, information regarding prior negotiations, a demand, and lien information (breakdown of lien will be required). The case will then be scheduled for the Post-Note Settlement Conference. As to the schedules for a Pre-Trial Conference, see Section H - (2) of Post Note Settlement Conferences.
Source page 41. Attorneys appearing at Settlement Conferences must be familiar with the facts of the case and must have authority to settle the matter on their own or by calling a supervisor from the conference. Attorneys must engage in good faith settlement negotiations.
Source page 41. In-camera inspections shall be directed by Court Order only resulting from a motion, Preliminary Conference, Compliance Conference or Status Conference.
Source page 53. The party opposing the disclosure shall serve a privilege log on the party seeking disclosure at least seven (7) days prior to the inspection date and shall provide the Court with a copy of the privilege log, with proof of service, on the date of inspection.
Source page 54. All documents presented to the Court for inspection shall be unredacted and bates stamped. If the documents to be inspected are less than 100 pages, you may email the documents to the Principal Law Clerk at lbeato@nycourts.gov . Documents that are 100 pages or more must be brought to chambers at least seven (7) days prior to Room 843.
Source page 57. Upon the completion of the Court’s in-camera inspection, the parties shall agree upon a date for compliance conference or a status conference, which shall be included in the order resolving the inspection.
Source page 51. All motions are to be noticed, ordered, or stipulated to Thursdays at 10:00 A.M. and require IN PERSON appearances. If a motion is for default, and the date is rescheduled by the Court because the movant noticed it on a day that is not a Thursday, the movant must file proof on NYSCEF that they have sent a letter to the defaulting party, by certified mail, with the new return date of the motion.
Source page 62. Notice of motions must be served in accordance with CPLR. All papers served must comply with the time requirements of CPLR and 22 NYCRR §202.7. Although all motions will be returnable to Part IA-33, it should be noticed for Room 217. Any papers served in violation of the time periods set forth by CPLR §2214 and CPLR §2103(b), may not be accepted nor accepted by the Court.
Source page 63a) Each exhibit in the motion papers shall be e-filed separately and each exhibit shall be labeled with a title of identification. (E.g., Exhibit “A” - Deposition of plaintiff - January 1st, 2015").
Source page 63b) For any exhibit (excluding pleadings) that is more than 10 pages, counsel/pro se litigants shall highlight the relevant sections of the document in support of his/her/their argument and reference them in his/her/their affirmation/affidavit. Failure to comply may result in the exhibit not being reviewed.
Source page 63c) For any deposition transcripts, you must use the single page deposition transcripts and not the condensed version. Your motion may be denied for failure to follow this rule
Source page 65. If at any point while a motion is pending the parties wish to withdraw their motion, a Stipulation to Withdraw Motion (motion sequence number should be included) or a letter by movant should be e- filed via NYSCEF and a copy to chambers by sending same to lbeato@nycourts.gov and mvaughan@nycourts.gov Please include your adversary on the communication.
Source page 6Further, a party who does not oppose a motion, or takes no position on a motion, should upload an Affirmation so indicating on NYSCEF, and they need not appear on the return date of the motion.
Source page 67. No motion for substantive relief shall be joined with any application for discovery.
Source page 68. No sur-replies or post-sur replies, including correspondence, will be permitted without express written or oral (if during virtual oral arguments) permission from the Court (22 NYCRR §202.8-c]. Any party seeking leave to do so shall request a conference with the Court within 24 hours of receipt of the Reply. Said request shall be made by letter submitted via NYSCEF AND an email to the Part at: BxSupCiv-ia33@nycourts.gov and a copy to LBeato@nycourts.gov marked of “High Importance”. In no event shall this request be made after 24 hours after receipt of the Reply, or on the eve of or at the IN PERSON appearance date. If the request is timely received as noted herein, the Court will schedule a VIRTUAL CONFERENCE with the parties via MS-Teams. If a party cannot attend said virtual appearance due to a conflict they shall have an attorney at their firm or a
Source page 6a) Parties Stipulate: Stipulations to adjourn a motion, must be made in writing and submitted via NYSCEF and to the part via email at: BxSupCiv-IA33@nycourts.gov with copies to lbeato@nycourts.gov and mvaughan@nycourts.gov at least 48 hours prior to the scheduled date and time. No motion will be adjourned for a) more than 60 days; or b) more than 3 times not to exceed a cumulative of 60 days. With any Stipulation to adjourn a motion, the parties must stipulate as to the briefing schedule, that is, the due dates of any opposition, cross motions, opposition to cross motions, and replies, all to be filed within the sixty (60) days of the original return date of the motion. The parties are to be aware that the motion must be adjourned to a Thursday Further, the parties should be aware that any date selected by the parties may be changed by the Court due to the needs of the Court, however, the briefing schedule will remain as stipulated by the parties. All Stipulations to adjourn must be “So Ordered” by the Court. If the parties do not comply with the Part Rules as to adjournment of motions, the Stipulation to Adjourn may be denied.
Source page 7b) Parties Do Not Stipulate: In the event that a party does not consent to an adjournment of the motion,
Source page 7[iii] opposing counsel shall promptly respond prior to the appearance stating why they oppose the request for adjournment
Source page 7a) Discovery motions are highly discouraged (22 NYCRR §202.20-f), as discovery disputes should be resolved through good faith efforts to resolve without Court intervention. “In the event that a discovery dispute cannot be resolved other than through motion practice . . . discovery motion shall be supported by an affidavit or affirmation from counsel attesting to counsel having conducted an in-person or telephone conference, setting forth the date and time of such conference, persons participating and the length of time of the conference”.
Source page 7b) If the parties, prior to filing such a motion prefer to seek an immediate status conference if the next in person conference is more than 90 days away, the parties should file a letter addressed to the Court and their adversary as to the discovery dispute, and also email the letter to BxSupCiv- IA33@nycourts.gov and copies to lbeato@nycourts.gov and mvaughan@nycourts.gov. The letter shall set forth a brief description of the issue(s) and what technology or methods have been used in good faith efforts to resolve the discovery issue between the parties.
Source page 7c) Parties MUST bring a copy of their discovery motions and their responsive papers to the Court on the return date of the motion IN PERSON.
Source page 7a) Summary Judgment motions MUST be e-filed via NYSCEF within ninety (90) days after the filing of the NOI. The motions return date shall be scheduled on a Thursday at 10:00 A.M. (except
Source page 7c) If a movant or opponent is submitting a Brief/Memorandum of Law in support of their motion or opposition, then the Affirmation in Support or Opposition shall not repeat the legal arguments.
Source page 8d) Successive motions for summary judgment will not be entertained without movant making a showing of newly discovered evidence or other sufficient justification.
Source page 8b) All proposed OSCs must include a decretal paragraph for service provisions of the OSC that includes the names and addresses of all parties and must provide for alternate ways of service which the Court will then determine and order service. OSCs will be made returnable THURSDAYS at 10:00 A.M. (except for Court holidays) and require an IN PERSON appearance. Failure to appear on time by the movant may result in denial of the motion for non-appearance
Source page 8c) Proof of service by Affidavit of Service along with copies of first class Certificates of Mailing; Overnight Airbill; or certified mail receipt shall be included, and e-filed via NYSCEF at least 48 hours prior to the return date of the Order to Show Cause. Failure to submit the affidavits of service as stated herein or as stated in the Order to Show Cause may result in the denial of the application and/or dismissal of the proceeding, where appropriate.
Source page 814. Motions to restore If a party has failed to appear at a conference, and their complaint has been dismissed, or their Answer has been stricken, in order to be restore, the defaulting party must file a motion to vacate the Order unless all the parties agree to stipulate to restore the action or answer without motion practice. However, such mutual agreement to restore, the parties must agree by written stipulation, and the defaulting party must also file an affirmation providing an explanation to the Court for their failure in appearance on the defaulted date.
Source page 915. Video Exhibits Video exhibits should not be uploaded to NYSCEF. The videos must be sent to the Part, on a clearly labeled USB Drive or CD which contains the index number, motion sequence and exhibit designation. In NYSCEF, an identifying page should be created indicating that a hard copy of the video was sent along with an affidavit of service of the video to opposing counsel and to the Court. Once the motion has been decided, the video exhibit on USB or CD shall be returned in the Courtroom to the submitting party.
Source page 10If the case has been resolved at any stage of the litigation, the parties must file a fully executed Stipulation Discontinuing Action via NYSCEF and submit a copy to the Part at: BxSupCiv-ia33@nycourts.gov via email and to Lbeato@nycourts.gov and mvaughan@nycourts.gov The parties are reminded to ensure that the entire caption is in the Stipulation of Discontinuance. If at an appearance the plaintiff along with defense counsel indicate that a case has just recently settled, they will be provided a deadline in which to file the Stipulation of Discontinuance.
Source page 10a) If any time there is any issue that the attorneys become aware of, such as a bankruptcy filing, death or guardianship of any party, or withdrawal of counsel or death or suspension of a party’s counsel, it shall be immediately brought to the attention to the Court by letter e-filed via NYSCEF and a copy of the letter sent to the Part at: BxSupCiv-ia33@nycourts.gov
Source page 10b) Request for deposition rulings may be made to this part by contacting Chambers at (718)618-3093. If no one is available in Chambers, contact the Part (718)618-1625. If the Judge is not available in Chambers or in the Part, then contact the ex-parte Judge on duty.
Source page 10All subpoenas do not have to be “So Ordered”. However, in the event that a “So Ordered” Subpoena is required , the party requesting same shall make a written request by affirmation as to the relevant facts and procedure and provide an explanation as to why a subpoena is required in lieu of ordinary discovery mechanisms. The request with the fully completed and signed by the attorney subpoena shall be e-filed via NYSCEF, and an email shall be sent to the Part at: BxSupCiv-ia33@nycourts.gov with “cc” to adversary that a subpoena has been filed via NYSCEF that the parties are requesting to have “So Ordered”.
Source page 10The supporting attorney affirmation for the ICO, or pro se affidavit, shall set for the policy limits of all available insurance and shall attach any (1) proposed annuity plans; (2) itemized list of disbursements with receipts; and (3) comparables to support the reasonableness of the settlement amount(s)
Source page 11All ICOs will be scheduled for an in person appearance wherein the attorney, parent/guardian and infant shall appear. If an interpreter is required, the attorney shall advise the Part Clerk at least ten (10) days in advance of the appearance.
Source page 11Bronx County Supreme Court, Civil Term
Civil actions and proceedings only; section-specific and specialized-part restrictions remain applicable.
Official source ↗ · Collected 2026-10-27Bronx County Supreme Court, Civil Term
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Official source ↗ · Collected 2026-07-26Bronx County Supreme Court, Civil Term
Scope is limited to the court class in the source claim. Shared court context only; case-type restrictions, exceptions, later amendments and case orders apply. This is not a personal preference or a complete rules inventory.
Official source ↗ · Collected 2026-07-26Identity source checked July 28, 2026.
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View Bronx County Supreme Court Civil Term Part Rules, General IAS Part 33 ↗Courtwide source · HTML · Source checked July 28, 2026
View Bronx County Summary Jury Trial Rules ↗Statewide source · HTML · Source checked July 26, 2026
View Part 29: Electronic Recording and Audio-Visual Coverage in Court Facilities and of Court Proceedings ↗Statewide source · HTML · Source checked July 26, 2026
View Guide to New York Evidence: Article 1, General Provisions and Court's Role ↗Statewide source · HTML · Source checked July 26, 2026
View Part 202: Uniform Civil Rules for the Supreme Court and the County Court ↗Statewide source · HTML · Source checked July 26, 2026
View Part 202.70 Commercial Division Rules: Virtual Evidence Courtrooms and Trial Exhibits ↗Statewide source · HTML · Source checked July 26, 2026
View Part 200: Uniform Rules for Courts Exercising Criminal Jurisdiction ↗