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# Nancy Nicotra

Nassau County Supreme Court, Civil Term · Acting Supreme Court Justice, IAS Part 49

## Profile

- Court: Nassau County Supreme Court, Civil Term
- State: New York
- Role: Acting Supreme Court Justice, IAS Part 49
- 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

- Acting Justice Supreme Court, Nassau County Designated 2026 to Present
- Additional election-related sources list her as the incumbent Nassau County Court Judge for the 2026–2035 term, confirming the same start year
- Prior to becoming a judge, she held the role of a Principal Law Clerk in the Supreme Court of New York (2022–2025) and held other senior legal roles

### Education



### Additional information

- Public judicial performance data indicates that Judge Nancy Nicotra Bednar “has served on the bench for 1 year or less” as of February 19, 2026, and that her judicial term began in 2026 and runs through 2035
- Current court assignment: Supreme Court, Nassau County

## 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

### pre marked exhibits

Scope: judge specific

Justice Nicotra requires every exhibit to be pre-marked for identification before trial begins.

Evidence excerpt: All exhibits shall be pre-marked for identification prior to the commencement of trial.

[Justice Nancy Nicotra IAS Part 49 Rules](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/COURTS/10JD/nassau/partrules/nicotrapartrules.pdf)
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


## Sources

- [Official profile](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/COURTS/10JD/nassau/partrules/nicotrapartrules.pdf)
- [Official roster](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/COURTS/10JD/nassau/partrules/nicotrapartrules.pdf)
- [New York State Unified Court System official judicial roster](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/COURTS/10JD/nassau/partrules/nicotrapartrules.pdf)
- [Nassau County Supreme Court current roster, IAS Part 49](https://www.nycourts.gov/courts/10th-jd-nassau/nassau-county-supreme-court/nassau-supreme-court-judges)
- [Justice Nancy Nicotra IAS Part 49 Rules](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/COURTS/10JD/nassau/partrules/nicotrapartrules.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)
- [New York State Unified Court System judicial profile or roster](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/COURTS/10JD/nassau/partrules/nicotrapartrules.pdf)

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## Published courtroom rules

### Judge and named-part rules

#### Motion practice

A. All court appearances (except for motions), shall be conducted in person, unless 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/10JD/nassau/partrules/nicotrapartrules.pdf) · Source page 1 · Collected 2026-10-27

#### Conferences and appearances

B. With respect to in person conferences, all attorneys and pro se litigants must alert 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/10JD/nassau/partrules/nicotrapartrules.pdf) · Source page 1 · Collected 2026-10-27

#### Conferences and appearances

conference/trial, the Law Clerk and/or Judge must be so informed of same that day.

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

[Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/COURTS/10JD/nassau/partrules/nicotrapartrules.pdf) · Source page 1 · Collected 2026-10-27

#### Motion practice

Courtesy copies of such motions should be available to the Court 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/10JD/nassau/partrules/nicotrapartrules.pdf) · Source page 1 · Collected 2026-10-27

#### Communications with chambers

A. All correspondence should be sent through NYSCEF with a courtesy copy sent to

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

[Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/COURTS/10JD/nassau/partrules/nicotrapartrules.pdf) · Source page 2 · Collected 2026-10-27

#### Adjournments

Applications to adjourn conferences on consent must be received by

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

[Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/COURTS/10JD/nassau/partrules/nicotrapartrules.pdf) · Source page 2 · Collected 2026-10-27

#### Adjournments

Applications must be made bycompletingtheRequestfor Adjournment Form

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

[Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/COURTS/10JD/nassau/partrules/nicotrapartrules.pdf) · Source page 2 · Collected 2026-10-27

#### Adjournments

attached hereto. The Request for Adjournment Form is to be filled out completely.

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

[Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/COURTS/10JD/nassau/partrules/nicotrapartrules.pdf) · Source page 2 · Collected 2026-10-27

#### Conferences and appearances

conference date or return date shall be summarily denied, unless the Court is advised

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

[Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/COURTS/10JD/nassau/partrules/nicotrapartrules.pdf) · Source page 2 · Collected 2026-10-27

#### Adjournments

Letters should be filed via NYSCEF confirming adjournments and shall state

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

[Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/COURTS/10JD/nassau/partrules/nicotrapartrules.pdf) · Source page 2 · Collected 2026-10-27

#### Conferences and appearances

indicating the current date the matter is on the Court’s calendar, and that 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/10JD/nassau/partrules/nicotrapartrules.pdf) · Source page 2 · Collected 2026-10-27

#### Adjournments

The partyseeking an adjournment for which consent has not been given must

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

[Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/COURTS/10JD/nassau/partrules/nicotrapartrules.pdf) · Source page 3 · Collected 2026-10-27

#### Communications with chambers

contact the Court, as well as all parties, and arrange for communication between all

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

[Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/COURTS/10JD/nassau/partrules/nicotrapartrules.pdf) · Source page 3 · Collected 2026-10-27

#### Adjournments

All attorneys and pro se litigants shall be notified of all adjournment requests

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

[Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/COURTS/10JD/nassau/partrules/nicotrapartrules.pdf) · Source page 3 · Collected 2026-10-27

#### Adjournments

Applications to adjourn motions on consent must be received by 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/10JD/nassau/partrules/nicotrapartrules.pdf) · Source page 3 · Collected 2026-10-27

#### Adjournments

communication between all parties to discuss the adjournment with 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/10JD/nassau/partrules/nicotrapartrules.pdf) · Source page 3 · Collected 2026-10-27

#### Motion practice

All motions relating to discovery require a conference before the return date of 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/10JD/nassau/partrules/nicotrapartrules.pdf) · Source page 4 · Collected 2026-10-27

#### Motion practice

or Order to Show Cause, unless otherwise specificallywaived by the Court. The movant shall email

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

[Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/COURTS/10JD/nassau/partrules/nicotrapartrules.pdf) · Source page 4 · Collected 2026-10-27

#### Motion practice

2. Motions shall be made returnable on a Friday and shall be marked

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

[Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/COURTS/10JD/nassau/partrules/nicotrapartrules.pdf) · Source page 4 · Collected 2026-10-27

#### Motion practice

3. All motions, other than discovery motions, are on submission only unless

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

[Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/COURTS/10JD/nassau/partrules/nicotrapartrules.pdf) · Source page 4 · Collected 2026-10-27

#### Motion practice

5. If all or part of a submitted motion is settled, counsel shall notify 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/10JD/nassau/partrules/nicotrapartrules.pdf) · Source page 4 · Collected 2026-10-27

#### Motion practice

shall indicate same and indicate that the motion is withdrawn. The letter

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

[Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/COURTS/10JD/nassau/partrules/nicotrapartrules.pdf) · Source page 5 · Collected 2026-10-27

#### Conferences and appearances

shall be accompanied by the original Stipulation of Settlement, a copy of

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

[Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/COURTS/10JD/nassau/partrules/nicotrapartrules.pdf) · Source page 5 · Collected 2026-10-27

#### Communications with chambers

which must be uploaded to NYSCEF and sent to chambers via email at

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

[Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/COURTS/10JD/nassau/partrules/nicotrapartrules.pdf) · Source page 5 · Collected 2026-10-27

#### Conferences and appearances

A. A trial conference with the Court shall be held prior to the commencement of all

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

[Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/COURTS/10JD/nassau/partrules/nicotrapartrules.pdf) · Source page 5 · Collected 2026-10-27

#### Conferences and appearances

verdict sheets shall be submitted at the trial conference, or as soon as practicable.

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

[Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/COURTS/10JD/nassau/partrules/nicotrapartrules.pdf) · Source page 5 · Collected 2026-10-27

#### Trial exhibits and witnesses

Note: All exhibits shall be pre-marked for identification prior to the commencement of 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/10JD/nassau/partrules/nicotrapartrules.pdf) · Source page 5 · Collected 2026-10-27

### Shared court rules

- [22 NYCRR Part 200 — Uniform Rules Courts Exercising Criminal Jurisdiction](https://knowjudges.com/courtroom-rules/ny-shared-set-5e0f997e8c334d15fbc4) — State criminal proceedings only; section-specific court and case exceptions remain applicable. [Official source](https://www.nycourts.gov/rules/part-200-uniform-rules-courts-exercising-criminal-jurisdiction). Collected 2026-10-27.
- [22 NYCRR Part 202 — Uniform Civil Rules Supreme Court And County Court](https://knowjudges.com/courtroom-rules/ny-shared-set-bf1c7eb9020e52eed65d) — Civil actions and proceedings only; section-specific and specialized-part restrictions remain applicable. [Official source](https://www.nycourts.gov/rules/part-202-uniform-civil-rules-supreme-court-and-county-court). Collected 2026-10-27.
- [Part 29: Electronic Recording and Audio-Visual Coverage in Court Facilities and of Court Proceedings](https://knowjudges.com/courtroom-rules/national-shared-set-99a7824bb8e009643f842c03) — Scope is limited to the court class in the source claim.  Shared court context only; case-type restrictions, exceptions, later amendments and case orders apply. This is not a personal preference or a complete rules inventory. [Official source](https://www.nycourts.gov/rules/part-29-electronic-recording-and-audio-visual-coverage-court-facilities-and-court-proceedings?from_node=15921&topic=386&wrapped=true). Collected 2026-07-26.
- [Part 29: Electronic Recording and Audio-Visual Coverage in Court Facilities and of Court Proceedings](https://knowjudges.com/courtroom-rules/national-shared-set-34fe480ab82f22fa3c31d257) — Scope is limited to the court class in the source claim.  Shared court context only; case-type restrictions, exceptions, later amendments and case orders apply. This is not a personal preference or a complete rules inventory. [Official source](https://www.nycourts.gov/rules/part-29-electronic-recording-and-audio-visual-coverage-court-facilities-and-court-proceedings?from_node=15921&topic=386&wrapped=true). Collected 2026-07-26.