--- title: "Timothy J. Dufficy | KnowJudges" canonical: "https://knowjudges.com/kyj/judge/timothy-j-dufficy" page_type: "judge_profile" updated: "2026-10-09" --- # Timothy J. Dufficy Queens County Supreme Court, Civil Term · Supreme Court Justice, Queens County Civil Term, IAS Part 35 ## Profile - Court: Queens County Supreme Court, Civil Term - State: New York - Role: Supreme Court Justice, Queens County Civil Term, IAS Part 35 - Service status: active - Last verified: 2026-07-28 ## Summary Official statewide and applicable court procedural guidance applies to this judge. ## Biography ### Professional career - Justice of the New York Supreme Court, 11th Judicial District (Queens County), presiding over Part 35 in the Civil Term, and has served on the bench since 2012 - Justice, New York Supreme Court, Queens County, New York, NY, 2012-2025 - Judge, Civil Court of the City of New York, New York, NY, 2003-2011 - Principal Law Clerk to Judge, NYS Unified Court System, NY, 1984-2002 - Assistant District Attorney, Queens Assistant District Attorney's Office, New York, NY, 1980-1983 - His mother, Ann B. Dufficy, is also a Queens County Supreme Court Justice; his father, John F. Dufficy, was an attorney in New York ### Education - Saint Johns University — J.D. ### Additional information - Justice Dufficy presides over Part 35 of the Queens County Supreme Court Civil Term, located at 88-11 Sutphin Boulevard, Jamaica, NY 11435. - Justice Dufficy handles a variety of civil matters, including torts, administrative cases, and commercial disputes. ## Before you appear - Read the judge-specific standing order first when one is listed. - Check the docket and case orders for requirements that supersede broader guidance. - Confirm current remote-access and courtroom technology arrangements before the proceeding. ## Courtroom Rules ### trial readiness and assignment Scope: courtwide Every matter on the Queens Trial Scheduling Part pretrial calendar is treated as trial-ready, and counsel must be prepared for jury selection or a nonjury trial before assignment to the next available justice. Evidence excerpt: Every case on the Trial Scheduling Pre-Trial Conference calendar is deemed ready for trial. All parties should be prepared for jury selection, or proceed to non-jury trial. [Queens County Trial Scheduling Part Rules and Procedures](https://www.nycourts.gov/media/21096) Source checked: 2026-07-28 ### pretrial appearance Scope: courtwide Queens Trial Scheduling Part pretrial calendar appearances are mandatory and in person. Evidence excerpt: In-person appearances are mandatory at the call of each calendar. [Queens County Trial Scheduling Part Rules and Procedures](https://www.nycourts.gov/media/21096) Source checked: 2026-07-28 ### powerpoint demonstratives and models Scope: courtwide In a Queens Summary Jury Trial, counsel may use PowerPoint, photographs, diagrams, scale models, overhead projectors, trial notebooks, and other innovative presentation methods, subject to the evidentiary hearing or trial judge. Evidence excerpt: Counsel may use photographs, diagrams, power point presentations, scale models overhead projectors, trial notebooks, all of which can be submitted to the jury, or any other innovative method of presentation. [Queens County Summary Jury Trial Rules and Procedures](https://www.nycourts.gov/media/18996) Source checked: 2026-07-28 ### presentation exchange deadline Scope: courtwide Anything intended for the jury as part of the Summary Jury Trial presentation must be exchanged with the trial packet before the evidentiary hearing unless the court orders otherwise. Evidence excerpt: Anything which is to be submitted to the jury as part of the presentation of the case must be exchanged pursuant to Rule 6 (a) herein unless otherwise ordered. [Queens County Summary Jury Trial Rules and Procedures](https://www.nycourts.gov/media/18996) Source checked: 2026-07-28 ### remote witness testimony Scope: courtwide Queens Summary Jury Trial rules permit Skype or webcam testimony. Evidence excerpt: Skype or web-cam testimony shall be permitted. [Queens County Summary Jury Trial Rules and Procedures](https://www.nycourts.gov/media/18996) Source checked: 2026-07-28 ### recording and photography Scope: statewide New York statewide rules require permission before photographing, filming, videotaping, audiotaping, broadcasting, or telecasting in court facilities, including courtrooms. Evidence excerpt: Taking photographs, films or videotapes, or audiotaping, broadcasting or telecasting, in a courthouse including any courtroom, office or hallway thereof, at any time or on any occasion, whether or not the court is in session, is forbidden, unless permission of the Chief Administrator of the Courts or a designee of the Chief Administrator is first obtained [Part 29: Electronic Recording and Audio-Visual Coverage in Court Facilities and of Court Proceedings](https://www.nycourts.gov/rules/part-29-electronic-recording-and-audio-visual-coverage-court-facilities-and-court-proceedings?from_node=15921&topic=386&wrapped=true) Source checked: 2026-07-26 ### evidence presentation control Scope: statewide The official Guide to New York Evidence identifies court control over presentation of evidence as a statewide evidence topic; counsel should expect the assigned judge to control the mode and order of proof. Evidence excerpt: 1.07. COURT CONTROL OVER PRESENTATION OF EVIDENCE [Guide to New York Evidence: Article 1, General Provisions and Court's Role](https://www.nycourts.gov/judges/evidence/1-GENERAL/1-generalprovisions.shtml) Source checked: 2026-07-26 ### trial exhibit books Scope: statewide In New York Supreme Court and County Court civil cases, the court may require indexed trial exhibit binders, notebooks, or electronic equivalents for the court, counsel, and witnesses. Evidence excerpt: The court may direct that on the first day of trial or at such other time as the court may set, counsel shall submit an indexed binder or notebook, or the electronic equivalent, of trial exhibits for the court's use. [Part 202: Uniform Civil Rules for the Supreme Court and the County Court](https://www.nycourts.gov/rules/part-202-uniform-civil-rules-supreme-court-and-county-court) Source checked: 2026-07-26 ### exhibit marking Scope: statewide Civil trial counsel in New York Supreme Court and County Court must confer before trial and attempt to agree on exhibits to be offered without objection, unless the court directs otherwise. Evidence excerpt: Counsel for the parties shall consult prior to trial and shall in good faith attempt to agree upon the exhibits that will be offered into evidence without objection. [Part 202: Uniform Civil Rules for the Supreme Court and the County Court](https://www.nycourts.gov/rules/part-202-uniform-civil-rules-supreme-court-and-county-court) Source checked: 2026-07-26 ### virtual evidence courtroom Scope: statewide For Commercial Division matters, New York rules encourage Virtual Evidence Courtrooms for managing and presenting trial evidence after authorization by request or court direction. Evidence excerpt: Virtual Evidence Courtrooms (VECs) may be used to facilitate real-time access to trial exhibits and other relevant documents. [Part 202.70 Commercial Division Rules: Virtual Evidence Courtrooms and Trial Exhibits](https://www.nycourts.gov/rules/part-202-uniform-civil-rules-supreme-court-and-county-court) Source checked: 2026-07-26 ### electronic appearances Scope: statewide For New York criminal proceedings, virtual and hybrid appearances are governed by Part 200 consent, objection, public-access, and calendar-update requirements. Evidence excerpt: For all hybrid proceedings, all electronic appearances shall be projected in the physical courtroom in which the in-person portion of the proceeding is taking place in such a manner as to provide a reasonable opportunity for members of the public to view and hear the participants appearing electronically. [Part 200: Uniform Rules for Courts Exercising Criminal Jurisdiction](https://www.nycourts.gov/rules/part-200-uniform-rules-courts-exercising-criminal-jurisdiction) Source checked: 2026-07-26 ## Sources - [Official profile](https://www.nycourts.gov/courts/11th-judicial-district/queens-county-supreme-court-civil-term/queens-supreme-court-judges-part-rules) - [Official roster](https://www.nycourts.gov/courts/11th-judicial-district/queens-county-supreme-court-civil-term/queens-supreme-court-judges-part-rules) - [New York State Unified Court System official judicial roster](https://www.nycourts.gov/courts/11th-judicial-district/queens-county-supreme-court-civil-term/queens-supreme-court-judges-part-rules) - [CourtListener judicial biographical directory](https://www.courtlistener.com/person/14698/timothy-j-dufficy/) - [Queens County Supreme Court Civil Term assignment, IAS Part 35](https://www.nycourts.gov/media/20741) - [Queens County Trial Scheduling Part Rules and Procedures](https://www.nycourts.gov/media/21096) - [Queens County Summary Jury Trial Rules and Procedures](https://www.nycourts.gov/media/18996) - [Part 29: Electronic Recording and Audio-Visual Coverage in Court Facilities and of Court Proceedings](https://www.nycourts.gov/rules/part-29-electronic-recording-and-audio-visual-coverage-court-facilities-and-court-proceedings?from_node=15921&topic=386&wrapped=true) - [Guide to New York Evidence: Article 1, General Provisions and Court's Role](https://www.nycourts.gov/judges/evidence/1-GENERAL/1-generalprovisions.shtml) - [Part 202: Uniform Civil Rules for the Supreme Court and the County Court](https://www.nycourts.gov/rules/part-202-uniform-civil-rules-supreme-court-and-county-court) - [Part 202.70 Commercial Division Rules: Virtual Evidence Courtrooms and Trial Exhibits](https://www.nycourts.gov/rules/part-202-uniform-civil-rules-supreme-court-and-county-court) - [Part 200: Uniform Rules for Courts Exercising Criminal Jurisdiction](https://www.nycourts.gov/rules/part-200-uniform-rules-courts-exercising-criminal-jurisdiction) - [CourtListener judicial biographical directory](https://www.courtlistener.com/person/14698/timothy-j-dufficy/) ## JSON-LD ```json { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@graph": [ { "@type": "WebPage", "@id": "https://knowjudges.com/kyj/judge/timothy-j-dufficy", "url": "https://knowjudges.com/kyj/judge/timothy-j-dufficy", "name": "Timothy J. 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See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/COURTS/11jd/supreme/civilterm/partrules/part35.pdf) · Source page 1 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Adjournments 1. All questions regarding motions, orders to show cause, adjournments, calendar calls, and scheduling should be made via email at QSCPart35@nycourts.gov and NOT to chambers. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/COURTS/11jd/supreme/civilterm/partrules/part35.pdf) · Source page 2 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Motion practice 2. Motion Submission Forms are no longer required by Part 35. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/COURTS/11jd/supreme/civilterm/partrules/part35.pdf) · Source page 2 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Motion practice 3. Please notify the Court IMMEDIATELY, especially while a motion is pending, if the action or petition has been settled, discontinued, and/or the motion has been resolved, via email at QSCPart35@nycourts.gov, and COPY ALL parties to the 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/11jd/supreme/civilterm/partrules/part35.pdf) · Source page 2 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Conferences and appearances 6. Part 35 does not schedule or conduct Preliminary, Compliance or Non-Compliance Conferences. All questions regarding these Conferences should be made to the respective part, NOT Part 35. See page 5 for more information. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/COURTS/11jd/supreme/civilterm/partrules/part35.pdf) · Source page 2 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Communications with chambers 1. Counsel and Litigants (represented or self-represented) are advised that Justice Dufficy, his Principal Law Clerk, Assistant Law Clerk, and Part Clerk may not engage in any ExParte communications. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/COURTS/11jd/supreme/civilterm/partrules/part35.pdf) · Source page 2 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Communications with chambers 2. Absolutely no telephone inquiries concerning motions or applications may be made to chambers, such inquiries or concerns shall be addressed to the Part Clerk at 718-298- 1116 or via email at QSCPart35@nycourts.gov See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/COURTS/11jd/supreme/civilterm/partrules/part35.pdf) · Source page 2 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Communications with chambers 3. Do not send any letters, documents, papers, mail, or facsimile unless expressly permitted by these Practice Rules or by prior approval of the Court to the part or chambers. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/COURTS/11jd/supreme/civilterm/partrules/part35.pdf) · Source page 2 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Communications with chambers 4. Any and all communications with chambers must include all parties. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/COURTS/11jd/supreme/civilterm/partrules/part35.pdf) · Source page 2 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Filing and working copies 1. All cases in Part 35 are required to be electronically filed through the New York State Courts E-Filing (NYSCEF) system. Attorneys are expected to familiarize themselves with NYSCEF procedures. For more information on e-filing rules, parties may visit the following link: Queens Supreme Court E-Filing web page. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/COURTS/11jd/supreme/civilterm/partrules/part35.pdf) · Source page 2 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Filing and working copies a. With Consent of all parties - the parties can execute the Stipulation and Consent to E-Filing form which can be obtained at this link: Stipulation and Consent to Efiling Form, and send it to efile@nycourts.gov See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/COURTS/11jd/supreme/civilterm/partrules/part35.pdf) · Source page 3 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Communications with chambers b. Without Consent of all parties - If a party is unable to obtain consent from all the parties, the party requesting conversion, not the Court, can submit an application in the form of an Ex Parte order via an EF-28 Form, which can be found by clicking this link: Letter Application to Convert Pending Action to E-Filing. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/COURTS/11jd/supreme/civilterm/partrules/part35.pdf) · Source page 3 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Motion practice 1. Motions assigned to Part 35, shall be made returnable and noticed to be heard before the Hon. Justice Dufficy, Part 35, on Tuesdays, at 10:30 a.m. in Courtroom 43, at the Jamaica Courthouse, 88-11 Sutphin Boulevard, Jamaica, NY 11435. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/COURTS/11jd/supreme/civilterm/partrules/part35.pdf) · Source page 3 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Adjournments 3. Requests for adjournment: see Adjournments section below. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/COURTS/11jd/supreme/civilterm/partrules/part35.pdf) · Source page 3 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Motion practice 4. Stipulations regarding pending motions must be e-filed at least two (2) business days prior to the calendared date and time. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/COURTS/11jd/supreme/civilterm/partrules/part35.pdf) · Source page 3 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Motion practice 6. All motion papers submitted to the Court must comply with 22 NYCRR § 202.5 which can be found at the following link: Uniform Rules for N.Y. State Trial Courts. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/COURTS/11jd/supreme/civilterm/partrules/part35.pdf) · Source page 3 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Motion practice 7. In addition to the requirements of 22 NYCRR § 202.5, all pages and paragraphs are to be numbered, and must include the Motion Sequence 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/11jd/supreme/civilterm/partrules/part35.pdf) · Source page 3 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Communications with chambers 8. The Court will not consider papers e-filed or sent to chambers, or to the Part, after the motion or cross motion(s) has been marked “fully submitted,” without prior consent of the Court. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/COURTS/11jd/supreme/civilterm/partrules/part35.pdf) · Source page 4 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Motion practice 9. Justice Dufficy does not “so-order” stipulations to: amend pleadings; to change venue; or to consolidate cases. Parties seeking such relief should move by Notice of 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/11jd/supreme/civilterm/partrules/part35.pdf) · Source page 4 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Adjournments 1. Motions may be adjourned on consent with a fully executed stipulation by all parties with the adjourned dated. The fully executed stipulation must be submitted to the Part Clerk, no later than two (2) business days prior to the calendar date and time, via email at QSCPart35@nycourts.gov See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/COURTS/11jd/supreme/civilterm/partrules/part35.pdf) · Source page 4 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Adjournments 3. Absent extenuating circumstances, consent adjournments shall be limited to one (1). Thereafter, the parties MUST contact the Part Clerk via email at QSCPart35@nycourts.gov if seeking any further adjournments. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/COURTS/11jd/supreme/civilterm/partrules/part35.pdf) · Source page 4 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Adjournments 4. All adjournments are subject to final approval by the Justice Dufficy in advance of a scheduled Court appearance as per the Part Rules. Counsel or parties are required to confirm all adjournment requests prior to the scheduled court date via email to QSCPart35@nycourts.gov See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/COURTS/11jd/supreme/civilterm/partrules/part35.pdf) · Source page 4 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Motion practice 2. Prior to bringing a Discovery-related motion, all parties must seek leave from the assigned Compliance Conference Judge. For more information, click this link Compliance Part 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/11jd/supreme/civilterm/partrules/part35.pdf) · Source page 5 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Communications with chambers 1. Part 35 does not hold Preliminary, Compliance, or Non-Compliance Conferences. DO NOT CALL CHAMBERS with questions regarding Preliminary, Compliance, and/or Non-Compliance Conferences. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/COURTS/11jd/supreme/civilterm/partrules/part35.pdf) · Source page 5 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Conferences and appearances b. The so-Ordered Compliance Conference Order will be forwarded to the County Clerk. A copy can be obtained via NYSCEF fore e-filed cases or from the County Clerk, for non-e-filed cases. No appearance is 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/11jd/supreme/civilterm/partrules/part35.pdf) · Source page 5 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Conferences and appearances c. Parties should refer to the assigned Justice part rules for further guidance. The following email addresses may be used to contact 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/11jd/supreme/civilterm/partrules/part35.pdf) · Source page 5 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Conferences and appearances 1. As of August 1, 2023, all appearances are presumed in-person unless otherwise explicitly stated by the Court. Should the Court grant a virtual appearance, all parties must adhere to the following 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/11jd/supreme/civilterm/partrules/part35.pdf) · Source page 6 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Conferences and appearances 2. All lawyers and litigants should identify themselves at the beginning of each appearance. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/COURTS/11jd/supreme/civilterm/partrules/part35.pdf) · Source page 6 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Courtroom conduct and technology 5. Recording the proceeding by anyone other than the Judge, Court Reporter, or other Court personnel, is PROHIBITED. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/COURTS/11jd/supreme/civilterm/partrules/part35.pdf) · Source page 6 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Conferences and appearances 6. All appearing parties should make every effort to appear via video, with cameras engaged. Telephonic appearances should be limited to litigants who do not have access to video equipment. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/COURTS/11jd/supreme/civilterm/partrules/part35.pdf) · Source page 6 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Courtroom conduct and technology 9. Lawyers and litigants should appear from an office or quiet space. Background noise is detrimental to the conditions necessary to ensure an accurate transcript and diminishes the decorum of the proceeding. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/COURTS/11jd/supreme/civilterm/partrules/part35.pdf) · Source page 6 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Conferences and appearances 1. Upon assignment to Part 35, all parties appearing for trial must be familiar with the case, ready, and authorized to participate in settlement discussions and/or proceed to trial. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/COURTS/11jd/supreme/civilterm/partrules/part35.pdf) · Source page 6 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Discovery 2. Prior to the commencement of trial, the parties shall provide the court with properly marked hard copies of Pleadings, Bill of Particulars, Witness list [including their availability], Exhibit list, Deposition Transcripts, Expert Witness Disclosure, proposed jury instructions in compliance with the 2022 Pattern Jury Instructions (PJI), requests to charge and a proposed verdict sheet. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/COURTS/11jd/supreme/civilterm/partrules/part35.pdf) · Source page 7 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Filing and working copies Parties should also provide courtesy copies of the aforementioned via email at QSCPart35@nycourts.gov See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/COURTS/11jd/supreme/civilterm/partrules/part35.pdf) · Source page 7 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Motion practice 3. Motions in limine – On the first appearance in the Part for trial, any party intending to make a motion in limine shall submit a brief written affirmation setting forth the nature of the application and any supporting statutory or case law. The party shall furnish the court with an original and one copy and provide to all parties with a copy. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/COURTS/11jd/supreme/civilterm/partrules/part35.pdf) · Source page 7 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Discovery 1. If, at any point, the parties decide that they would benefit from the Alternative Dispute Resolution Program (ADR), they should write a joint letter to the Court asking to be referred to ADR. In that letter, they should state whether they prefer discovery to be stayed or continued during the mediation process. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/COURTS/11jd/supreme/civilterm/partrules/part35.pdf) · Source page 7 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Adjournments All stipulation of discontinuances must be accompanied by proof of filing with the County Clerk and payment of the appropriate fee pursuant to CPLR 8020(d)(1). See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/COURTS/11jd/supreme/civilterm/partrules/part35.pdf) · Source page 8 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Communications with chambers A party seeking to have a subpoena signed by Justice Dufficy, must submit a courtesy copy of the subpoena with an accompanying affidavit in support to chambers via the Part email at QCSPart35@nycourts.gov See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/COURTS/11jd/supreme/civilterm/partrules/part35.pdf) · Source page 8 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Communications with chambers The parties will be given thirty (30) days to correct the deficiencies. Required corrections must be uploaded to NYSCEF and an email must be sent to chambers to inform the Part that the corrections have been made to: QSCPart35@nycourts.gov Failure to provide the additional information or corrections will result in dismissal of the action without prejudice. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/COURTS/11jd/supreme/civilterm/partrules/part35.pdf) · Source page 8 · Collected 2026-10-27 ### Shared court rules - [22 NYCRR Part 202 — Uniform Civil Rules Supreme Court And County Court](https://knowjudges.com/courtroom-rules/ny-shared-set-bf1c7eb9020e52eed65d) — Civil actions and proceedings only; section-specific and specialized-part restrictions remain applicable. [Official source](https://www.nycourts.gov/rules/part-202-uniform-civil-rules-supreme-court-and-county-court). Collected 2026-10-27. - [Part 29: Electronic Recording and Audio-Visual Coverage in Court Facilities and of Court Proceedings](https://knowjudges.com/courtroom-rules/national-shared-set-99a7824bb8e009643f842c03) — Scope is limited to the court class in the source claim. Shared court context only; case-type restrictions, exceptions, later amendments and case orders apply. This is not a personal preference or a complete rules inventory. [Official source](https://www.nycourts.gov/rules/part-29-electronic-recording-and-audio-visual-coverage-court-facilities-and-court-proceedings?from_node=15921&topic=386&wrapped=true). Collected 2026-07-26. - [Part 29: Electronic Recording and Audio-Visual Coverage in Court Facilities and of Court Proceedings](https://knowjudges.com/courtroom-rules/national-shared-set-34fe480ab82f22fa3c31d257) — Scope is limited to the court class in the source claim. Shared court context only; case-type restrictions, exceptions, later amendments and case orders apply. This is not a personal preference or a complete rules inventory. [Official source](https://www.nycourts.gov/rules/part-29-electronic-recording-and-audio-visual-coverage-court-facilities-and-court-proceedings?from_node=15921&topic=386&wrapped=true). Collected 2026-07-26.