--- title: "Rashied H. McDuffie | KnowJudges" canonical: "https://knowjudges.com/kyj/judge/rashied-h-mcduffie" page_type: "judge_profile" updated: "2026-08-02" --- # Rashied H. McDuffie Erie County County Court · County Court Judge ## Profile - Court: Erie County County Court - State: New York - Role: County Court Judge - Service status: active - Last verified: 2026-07-26 ## Summary Official statewide and applicable court procedural guidance applies to this judge. ## Biography ### Professional career - Democratic‐party judge of the Buffalo City Court in Erie County, New York, serving on the Part 6 bench since January 1, 2025, with a term ending in 2030 - Judge, Buffalo City Court, Elected, 2025 to 2035 - NYS Office Cannabis Management, Deputy General Counsel, 2022 to 2023 ### Education - University of Miami School of Law — 2008 - B.A. — State University of New York at Buffalo (SUNY at Buffalo) — 2005 ### Additional information - City of Buffalo, Deputy Mayor, 2023 to 2024 - City of Buffalo, Assistant Corporation Counsel, 2014 to 2022 - The Buffalo City Court’s official site confirms his active role in Part 6 proceedings ## 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 ### 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 ### 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://iapps.courts.state.ny.us/judicialdirectory/Bio?judge_id=Uj/MY9fc5pJaINUyAkpj_PLUS_w%3D%3D) - [Official roster](https://iapps.courts.state.ny.us/judicialdirectory/Bio?judge_id=Uj/MY9fc5pJaINUyAkpj_PLUS_w%3D%3D) - [New York State Unified Court System Judicial Directory official judicial roster](https://iapps.courts.state.ny.us/judicialdirectory/Bio?judge_id=Uj/MY9fc5pJaINUyAkpj_PLUS_w%3D%3D) - [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 200: Uniform Rules for Courts Exercising Criminal Jurisdiction](https://www.nycourts.gov/rules/part-200-uniform-rules-courts-exercising-criminal-jurisdiction) - [Judicial Directory: Hon. Rashied H. McDuffie](https://iapps.courts.state.ny.us/judicialdirectory/Bio?judge_id=Uj/MY9fc5pJaINUyAkpj_PLUS_w%3D%3D) ## JSON-LD ```json { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@graph": [ { "@type": "WebPage", "@id": "https://knowjudges.com/kyj/judge/rashied-h-mcduffie", "url": "https://knowjudges.com/kyj/judge/rashied-h-mcduffie", "name": "Rashied H. McDuffie | KnowJudges", "description": "Rashied H. McDuffie, Erie County County Court. Source-linked judicial identity, courtroom procedures, and presentation guidance.", "dateModified": "2026-08-02", "isPartOf": { "@id": "https://knowjudges.com/#website" }, "mainEntity": { "@id": "https://knowjudges.com/kyj/judge/rashied-h-mcduffie#judge" } }, { "@type": "Person", "@id": "https://knowjudges.com/kyj/judge/rashied-h-mcduffie#judge", "name": "Rashied H. 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[Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/courts/8jd/pdfs/IAS_Rules/City_Court/JudgeMcDuffie2026.pdf) · Source page 1 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Motion practice Upon transfer to Part 9, counsel and parties shall be prepared to address the status of the matter, including any pending motions, hearings, trials, settlements, or other issues requiring Court action. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/courts/8jd/pdfs/IAS_Rules/City_Court/JudgeMcDuffie2026.pdf) · Source page 1 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Motion practice Motions shall be made in accordance with the CPLR, RPAPL, Criminal Procedure Law, Uniform Rules, and any scheduling directives issued 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/8jd/pdfs/IAS_Rules/City_Court/JudgeMcDuffie2026.pdf) · Source page 1 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Motion practice Where no interim relief is sought, a notice of motion may be used where authorized by law. Requests for immediate relief, stays, or expedited consideration shall be made by Order to Show Cause. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/courts/8jd/pdfs/IAS_Rules/City_Court/JudgeMcDuffie2026.pdf) · Source page 1 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Courtroom conduct and technology Any request concerning judicial recusal or disqualification shall be brought promptly to the Court's attention and will be addressed in an appropriate manner consistent with applicable law and judicial ethics requirements. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/courts/8jd/pdfs/IAS_Rules/City_Court/JudgeMcDuffie2026.pdf) · Source page 1 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Trial exhibits and witnesses Parties are expected to be prepared to proceed on scheduled trial dates. To the extent practicable, exhibits should be identified and exchanged in advance 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/8jd/pdfs/IAS_Rules/City_Court/JudgeMcDuffie2026.pdf) · Source page 1 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Trial exhibits and witnesses Parties intending to introduce electronic media shall provide the equipment necessary to present such evidence in 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/8jd/pdfs/IAS_Rules/City_Court/JudgeMcDuffie2026.pdf) · Source page 1 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Adjournments Requests for adjournment must be made in writing, on notice to opposing counsel, if any, and the Court no later than seventy two (72) hours prior to the scheduling 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/8jd/pdfs/IAS_Rules/City_Court/JudgeMcDuffie2026.pdf) · Source page 2 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Adjournments Parties may not stipulate to their own adjournment dates without consulting the Court. Every adjournment must be approved by the Court. Any off-calendar requests for adjournments must be in writing and include three (3) mutually agreed upon dates and times, unless otherwise directed. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/courts/8jd/pdfs/IAS_Rules/City_Court/JudgeMcDuffie2026.pdf) · Source page 2 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Communications with chambers All written communications with the Court shall include the case caption, index or docket number, and next scheduled appearance date, if 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/8jd/pdfs/IAS_Rules/City_Court/JudgeMcDuffie2026.pdf) · Source page 2 · 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.