--- title: "Paul Kenny | KnowJudges" canonical: "https://knowjudges.com/kyj/judge/paul-j-kenny" page_type: "judge_profile" updated: "2026-08-02" --- # Paul Kenny Nassau County Supreme Court, Civil Term · Supreme Court Justice, IAS Part 28 ## Profile - Court: Nassau County Supreme Court, Civil Term - State: New York - Role: Supreme Court Justice, IAS Part 28 - 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 - Justice, 10th Judicial District, Nassau County, Elected, 2026 to 2040 - A January 2026 post confirmed his induction as a Supreme Court Justice in Nassau County alongside other newly appointed judges - The Judge Kenny Part Rules (effective March 23, 2026) outline procedures for correspondence, e‐filing, adjournment requests, and court conferences in his courtroom (Part 28, Fourth Floor, Nassau County Courthouse) - Appellate Term, Second Judicial Department Chief Clerk 2007 to 2025 - NYS Supreme Court, Kings County Deputy Chief Court Attorney 2000 to 2007 - NYS Supreme Court, Kings County Associate Court Attorney 1992 to 1999 - NYC Criminal Court, Bronx County Court Attorney 1986 to 1988 - Current role: Supreme Court Justice, Nassau County (10th Judicial District) ### Education - Kenny has been active in legal education, including co‐leading a Continuing Legal Education (CLE) program on Election Law at St. Francis College in March 2025. - City University of New York — J.D. (1986) - Stony Brook University — B.A. (1982) ### Additional information - NYS Supreme Court, Kings County Matrimonial Referee 1999 to 2007 - NYS Supreme Court, Kings County Chief Election Referee 1996 to 2007 - Private Practice Of Counsel 1988 to 1992 - In that role, he oversaw appellate procedures and contributed to legal updates on topics such as criminal law, domestic violence, and election law - For case filings or procedural guidance, refer to the official NYSCEF portal and the Judge Kenny Part Rules PDF on the New York State Courts website - Before his Supreme Court appointment, Paul Kenny held the role of Chief Clerk of the Appellate Division, Second Department. - He has noted that election law is a “niche” but important area, often not covered in standard law school curricula ## 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 video and equipment Scope: judge specific Justice Kenny requires trial videos at least two weeks in advance and requires counsel to bring all laptops, cables, and other equipment because the court provides no electronic support. Evidence excerpt: If a party intends to use a video at trial, that party shall submit a copy of the video and transcript of same, if applicable, to the Court at least two (2) weeks prior to the scheduled trial date. The Court provides no electronic support. [Justice Paul Kenny IAS Part 28 Rules](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/COURTS/10JD/nassau/partrules/KennyPartRules.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 ### 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/LegacyPDFS/COURTS/10JD/nassau/partrules/KennyPartRules.pdf) - [Official roster](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/COURTS/10JD/nassau/partrules/KennyPartRules.pdf) - [New York State Unified Court System official judicial roster](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/COURTS/10JD/nassau/partrules/KennyPartRules.pdf) - [Nassau County Supreme Court current roster, IAS Part 28](https://www.nycourts.gov/courts/10th-jd-nassau/nassau-county-supreme-court/nassau-supreme-court-judges) - [Justice Paul Kenny IAS Part 28 Rules](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/COURTS/10JD/nassau/partrules/KennyPartRules.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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Correspondence. All correspondence must include the title of the action and index number. Correspondence to the Court shall, without exception, be copied to all adversary counsel and pro se (self-represented) litigant(s). Correspondence between counsel and/or pro se (self- represented) litigant(s) shall not be copied to the Court except in the limited circumstances provided within these Part Rules. All correspondence to this part should be filed via NYSCEF and copied via email to JudgeKennyRemote@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/10JD/nassau/partrules/KennyPartRules.pdf) · Source page 1 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Communications with chambers B. Telephone Calls. Telephone calls to Court staff are permitted only in urgent situations requiring immediate attention. 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/KennyPartRules.pdf) · Source page 1 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Adjournments C. Adjournment Requests. Adjournment requests that are left on Chamber’s voicemail shall be disregarded. All requests for adjournments shall be made in accordance 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/10JD/nassau/partrules/KennyPartRules.pdf) · Source page 1 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Filing and working copies A. E-Filing Rules. Counsel and pro se (self-represented) litigant(s) shall familiarize themselves with the statewide E-Filing Rules (Sections 202.5-b and 202.5-bb of the Uniform Rules for the New York State Trial Courts, available at www.nycourts.gov/efile). 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/KennyPartRules.pdf) · Source page 1 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Filing and working copies General questions about e-filing should be addressed to the E-Filing Resource Center 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/KennyPartRules.pdf) · Source page 1 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Filing and working copies documents subject to e-filing in which consent is being withheld, are to be filed through the New York State Courts E-Filing System (NYSCEF). All submissions to the Court must be electronically filed. 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/KennyPartRules.pdf) · Source page 2 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Conferences and appearances A. General Rules. All conferences with the Court are conducted promptly at 9:15 a.m., in person, Monday through Friday, in the Nassau County Courthouse, unless otherwise directed. Counsel, including per diem covering counsel and pro se (self-represented) litigant(s), must appear on time, be fully familiar with the action(s) on which they appear, be authorized and prepared to discuss all factual and legal issues presented by the litigation and settlement demands or offers, and be authorized to enter into any agreement on behalf of their client. 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/KennyPartRules.pdf) · Source page 2 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Communications with chambers If counsel or pro se (self-represented) litigant(s) are unable to appear on time due to unforeseen circumstances (i.e., delays due to inclement weather or road closures), he/she should contact opposing counsel, and advise the Part Clerk or Chambers, by telephone, as soon as 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/10JD/nassau/partrules/KennyPartRules.pdf) · Source page 2 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Adjournments B. Adjournment of Conferences. A request to adjourn a conference must be made in writing, by uploading to NYSCEF and copy to JudgeKennyRemote@nycourts.gov at least twenty-four (24) hours in advance of the scheduled conference. All applications for adjournments must set forth: (1) the reason why an adjournment is necessary; (2) whether the opposing party(ies) consent(s) or object(s) to the application; and (3) the length of the adjournment sought or, if on consent, a date all parties are available. All such communications must be copied to all counsel and pro se (self-represented) litigants. A party objecting to an adjournment request may succinctly provide the reason for objecting via email to JudgeKennyRemote@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/10JD/nassau/partrules/KennyPartRules.pdf) · Source page 2 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Adjournments Adjournments requested because of engagement of counsel must be accompanied by an Affirmation of Engagement in conformity with 22 NYCRR 125.1. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/COURTS/10JD/nassau/partrules/KennyPartRules.pdf) · Source page 2 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Adjournments The Court will advise counsel/pro se (self-represented) litigant(s) via email if the requested adjournment has been granted. Parties should not assume that any stipulated request for adjournment of a conference has been granted unless specifically advised 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/10JD/nassau/partrules/KennyPartRules.pdf) · Source page 2 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Adjournments 1. Requests to Adjourn Preliminary Conferences: Preliminary Conferences (hereinafter “PC”) shall be held in accordance with the rules set forth in 22 NYCRR 202.19 in 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/KennyPartRules.pdf) · Source page 2 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Discovery At the Preliminary Conference, the parties will set specific dates for completion of various items of discovery, the date by which all disclosure must be completed, and dates for a Compliance Conference/Alternative Dispute Resolution (“ADR”) Conference. All counsel and pro se (self- represented) litigant(s) are expected to abide by, and comply with, the Court’s discovery schedule and deadlines. However, counsel and parties may stipulate to alternative dates, provided that all deadlines will be met by the next court conference date. No other modifications of the dates set by the Court are permitted, except by Court approval or pursuant to Court order. 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/KennyPartRules.pdf) · Source page 3 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Communications with chambers Parties who have a discovery dispute are not to wait until the Compliance Conference to bring such dispute or complaint about non-disclosure to the Court’s attention. Rather, counsel or pro se (self-represented) litigant(s) who believes that discovery is not being conducted in accordance with the Preliminary Conference (or other Court) Order is to discuss, in good faith, as required by Court Rule Section 202.7, the claimed non-compliance with the opposing party who is allegedly not compliant with the Court Order. There must be actual, substantive communication between counsel and/or pro se (self-represented) litigant(s), either telephonically or in writing, regarding the claimed failure to engage in discovery, on the one hand, and the claimed compliance or reason for noncompliance, on the other. The Court is not to be copied on the correspondence between counsel and/or pro se (self-represented) litigant(s) unless requested 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/10JD/nassau/partrules/KennyPartRules.pdf) · Source page 3 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Discovery Similarly, any scheduling issues for depositions, Defendant’s Medical Examinations, appraisals, etc. must be addressed by counsel and/or pro se (self-represented) litigant(s) and must not wait until the Compliance 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/KennyPartRules.pdf) · Source page 3 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Motion practice The parties are not to make any motion concerning discovery, including motions to vacate the Note of Issue, without having first attempted to resolve the issue. If counsel cannot resolve the discovery issue between themselves after a good faith effort, then the counsel who believes that discovery is not being conducted in accordance with the Court’s Order is to contact the Court by letter (see Rule I[A], supra), to advise of the nature of the dispute and the efforts that have been made to attempt to resolve it. The Court will either resolve the issue by letter or by scheduling a conference. After the Court conferences the matter and if the Court grants leave of court to file a discovery motion, any discovery motion must state that this procedure has been complied with. Failure to comply with this Part’s rules as set forth above may result in denial 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/KennyPartRules.pdf) · Source page 3 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Conferences and appearances progressing, or has been completed, so the Court can direct a date on which a Note of Issue shall be filed and can schedule a future Settlement Conference. At the Compliance Conference ADR/settlement discussions will/may also take place. Counsel and pro se (self-represented) litigant(s) are not permitted to file a Note of Issue in any action unless permission to do so is granted 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/10JD/nassau/partrules/KennyPartRules.pdf) · Source page 4 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Conferences and appearances G. Certification Conferences. A certification conference will be held no later than 90 days prior to the deadline by which a Note of Issue must be filed. 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/KennyPartRules.pdf) · Source page 4 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Conferences and appearances Counsel attending the ADR/Settlement Conference must be fully familiar with the action and be authorized to discuss all factual and legal issues presented by the litigation, settlement demands or offers, witness scheduling, and trial procedure (e.g., whether any party or witness will require a translator or trial accommodation). 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/KennyPartRules.pdf) · Source page 4 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Conferences and appearances Counsel also must be authorized to enter into binding settlements on terms agreeable to the parties and to the Court. The Court will explore limitation of issues for trial (e.g., in an appropriate case, whether liability may be conceded, or certain claims or defenses withdrawn). 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/KennyPartRules.pdf) · Source page 4 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Conferences and appearances I. Pre-Trial Conferences. Once a case is assigned to this Part for trial, a Pre-Trial Conference with all counsel and pro se (self-represented) parties will be conducted at a date and time provided 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/10JD/nassau/partrules/KennyPartRules.pdf) · Source page 4 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Conferences and appearances On or before the Pre-Trial Conference, Plaintiff’s counsel, Defendant’s counsel (or pro se (self-represented) parties) must file via NYSCEF and provide the Court with a working 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/KennyPartRules.pdf) · Source page 4 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Motion practice There shall be no appearances or oral arguments on motions or orders to show cause unless directed by the Court. Parties seeking oral argument of a motion may request that oral argument be heard by stating “Oral Argument Requested” above the Index Number on the first page of the papers submitted. The requesting party will be notified in the event the Court grants the request for oral argument. It is the responsibility of that person to inform all other attorneys of the date and time set, and failure to do so may result in sanctions. 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/KennyPartRules.pdf) · Source page 5 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Motion practice 1. All motion papers and Orders to Show Cause must be typewritten (minimum 12-point type), double-spaced, securely bound and entirely legible. Except for good cause shown, no affirmation or affidavit shall exceed 20 pages. All exhibits must be legible and labeled with external tab markings. Plaintiffs shall designate exhibits by number; 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/KennyPartRules.pdf) · Source page 5 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Filing and working copies Defendants shall designate exhibits by letter. Exhibit lettering or numbering should not begin anew for subsequent papers submitted by the same party. Any submission over 1/2-inch thick must be acco-fastened, not stapled. 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/KennyPartRules.pdf) · Source page 5 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Artificial intelligence 2. Counsel must upload a certification that Artificial Intelligence (AI) has not been used. If counsel did use AI in preparation of the motion papers, counsel must then submit an affirmation that all case law and other references provided by AI were thoroughly checked for accuracy and validity. 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/KennyPartRules.pdf) · Source page 5 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Trial exhibits and witnesses 3. Reference to exhibits longer than ten (10) pages shall indicate the page number on which the information cited is contained. Should the exhibit not contain page numbers, the exhibit shall be bates-stamped. 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/KennyPartRules.pdf) · Source page 5 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Motion practice 4. In addition to being part of the motion papers, the affidavit of service of the motion must be separately uploaded to NYSCEF prior to submission 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/KennyPartRules.pdf) · Source page 6 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Motion practice 5. Counsel must advise the Court, in writing, and as soon as practicable, if any submitted or unsubmitted motion, or portion thereof, has been resolved, withdrawn, or rendered moot because the case is settled, or an issue is otherwise resolved. 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/KennyPartRules.pdf) · Source page 6 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Motion practice 6. Unless there are extremely unusual circumstances in which significant prejudice (set forth in detail in a supporting affidavit/affirmation) will result, opposing counsel or parties are to be advised at least 24 hours in advance of the date and time that any Order to Show Cause which includes a request for a Temporary Restraining Order or other emergency relief is being presented to the Court in accordance with 22 NYCRR 202.7(f) and is to be advised that he/she has the right to be heard on the application. In a true emergency, the Court, in its discretion may dispense with the 24-hour notice requirement. 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/KennyPartRules.pdf) · Source page 6 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Motion practice If the opposing party requests oral argument concerning the request for a Temporary Restraining Order or other emergency relief, said request shall be made immediately upon receipt of notice required by 22 NYCRR 202.7(f) via letter uploaded to NYSCEF and email copy to JudgeKennyRemote@nycourts.gov on notice to all counsel/pro se (self-represented) litigant(s). 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/KennyPartRules.pdf) · Source page 6 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Motion practice 7. No working copies of motions are required unless otherwise requested 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/10JD/nassau/partrules/KennyPartRules.pdf) · Source page 6 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Communications with chambers 8. If counsel wishes to provide the Court with video or photograph exhibits, said exhibit(s) are to be provided to the Court on a USB drive. A PDF for the corresponding exhibit shall be uploaded to NYSCEF and it shall include a notation that said exhibit will be provided on a USB. 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/KennyPartRules.pdf) · Source page 6 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Adjournments B. Adjournments of Motions. A request to adjourn a motion must be made in writing and transmitted to Chambers by letter uploaded to NYSCEF, and email a copy to JudgeKennyRemote@nycourts.gov, prior to the return date of the motion, and copied to all counsel and pro se (self-represented) litigant(s). Adjournment requests may only be granted by the Court, not by stipulation 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/10JD/nassau/partrules/KennyPartRules.pdf) · Source page 6 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Adjournments All applications for adjournments must set forth: (1) the current return date; (2) the reason why an adjournment is necessary; (3) whether the opposing party(ies) consent(s) or object(s) to the application; (4) the length of the adjournment sought; and (5) the number of prior requests for 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/KennyPartRules.pdf) · Source page 6 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Adjournments adjournment and the dates previously set. The letter request and the response, if any, are not to be used to advocate a position on the substantive dispute and shall address only the reason that consent for the requested adjournment is being declined. The Court will advise the parties whether the adjournment is granted, and if so, the return date for 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/KennyPartRules.pdf) · Source page 7 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Communications with chambers C. Submission of Motions. Counsel are not required to appear on the submission date unless directed by the Court. Motions are to be served and filed in conformity with CPLR §2214. In addition, the various branches of the motions as delineated in the Notice of Motion or Order to Show Cause are to be preceded by a number or letter which corresponds to a number or letter in the supporting affirmations and affidavits containing the numbered paragraphs dealing with the particular relief sought. 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/KennyPartRules.pdf) · Source page 7 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Motion practice D. Discovery Motions. There shall be no submitted discovery motions in the absence of a Conference (see Rule III(E) 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/10JD/nassau/partrules/KennyPartRules.pdf) · Source page 7 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Conferences and appearances 4. The infant’s compromise paperwork submitted to the ICC must include, inter alia, (i) a medical report/affidavit indicating whether the injured infant plaintiff has fully recovered, and if not, the nature and extent of the injuries and anticipated future treatment, if any, and related medical records where applicable; (ii) proof of settlement of the infant’s claim from defense counsel, in writing; and (iii) defense counsel’s waiver of appearance at the Infant’s Compromise Hearing, in writing. Such paperwork must also otherwise comply with all applicable rules concerning the compromise of an infant’s claim. 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/KennyPartRules.pdf) · Source page 7 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Conferences and appearances Orders, judgments, counter-orders and/or counter-judgments submitted for signature on notice will be returned unsigned unless an Affidavit of Service and Notice of Settlement for a date designated in accordance with 22 NYCRR 202.48 has been included. 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/KennyPartRules.pdf) · Source page 8 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Trial exhibits and witnesses C. Trial Exhibits. All trial exhibits, whether the parties stipulate to admit them into evidence or not, shall be pre-marked with the Court reporter. 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/KennyPartRules.pdf) · Source page 8 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Conferences and appearances D. Requests to Charge. Once a matter is assigned to this Part for trial, a complete list of requested jury charges, drawn from the Pattern Jury Instructions (PJI) of the then-current year, including departures if the trial involves claims of professional negligence, must be submitted by email in Microsoft Word format to the remote email (JudgeKennyRemote@nycourts.gov), as directed by the Court and no later than the first Pre-Trial Conference before this Part. Where the requested charge comes directly from the PJI, only the PJI title, section number and page number need to be provided. Where deviations from, or additions to, the PJI are requested, the full text of such requests must be submitted, together with any supporting legal authority. 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/KennyPartRules.pdf) · Source page 8 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Conferences and appearances E. Proposed Verdict Sheet. A Proposed Verdict Sheet, jointly prepared by all counsel/pro se (self-represented) litigant(s) must be submitted by email in Microsoft Word format to the Court’s remote email (JudgeKennyRemote@nycourts.gov), as directed but the Court and no later than the first Pre-Trial Conference before this Part. If counsel/pro se (self-represented) litigant(s) cannot agree to the questions to be posed to the jury prior to the Pre-Trial Conference, each side shall submit a Proposed Verdict Sheet by email in Microsoft Word format to the Court’s remote email (JudgeKennyRemote@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/10JD/nassau/partrules/KennyPartRules.pdf) · Source page 9 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Motion practice F. Motions in limine. Motions in limine must be made returnable at least twenty days prior to jury selection, if possible. To the extent possible, the Court will decide such motions prior to commencement of jury selection and/or the commencement of a bench trial, as applicable. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/COURTS/10JD/nassau/partrules/KennyPartRules.pdf) · Source page 9 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Conferences and appearances G. Interpreters. In the event a translator or interpreter is required for a proceeding, counsel shall notify the Part Clerk no later than the seven (7) days prior to the scheduled appearance so that timely and appropriate arrangements can be made. 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/KennyPartRules.pdf) · Source page 9 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Trial exhibits and witnesses I. Use of Videos. If a party intends to use a video at trial, that party shall submit a copy of the video and transcript of same, if applicable, to the Court at least two (2) weeks prior to the scheduled trial date to allow the Court to rule on the admissibility of video, conduct a hearing if applicable, and any objections made to the video. 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/KennyPartRules.pdf) · Source page 9 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Trial exhibits and witnesses J. Displays and Monitors. The Court provides no electronic support. Specifically, counsel must bring all equipment it plans to utilize during trial (i.e., laptops, cables, etc.). 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/KennyPartRules.pdf) · Source page 9 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Trial exhibits and witnesses K. Responsibility of Trial Counsel. Trial counsel are responsible for taking back all exhibits, pleadings, transcripts, etc., 30 (thirty) days after the end of trial, unless, in the case of non-jury trials the Court reserves its decisions. In all cases, exhibits, pleadings, transcripts, etc., not retrieved within 60 (sixty) days from the conclusion of the jury trial or within 60 (sixty) days after the Court renders a decision in a non-jury trial, shall be disposed 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/KennyPartRules.pdf) · Source page 9 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Trial exhibits and witnesses L. Malpractice “Departures.” In jury trials involving claims of professional negligence, no later than the next trial session after the party “rests,” or such other time as the Court may direct, each party-plaintiff shall furnish the Court and all counsel with the final list of proposed departures from the standards of applicable care which that party asserts were testified to by its expert(s) or other witnesses. Page references to the trial transcript 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/10JD/nassau/partrules/KennyPartRules.pdf) · Source page 9 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Motion practice Except in cases where an attorney is replaced by another attorney on consent, any change or withdrawal of counsel must be approved by the Court on a motion, brought by Order to Show Cause pursuant to CPLR §321. 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/KennyPartRules.pdf) · Source page 10 · 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.