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# Verris B. Shako

Westchester County Supreme Court · Supreme Court Justice

## Profile

- Court: Westchester County Supreme Court
- State: New York
- Role: Supreme Court Justice
- Service status: active
- Last verified: 2026-07-26

## Summary

Official statewide and applicable court procedural guidance applies to this judge.

## Biography

### Professional career

- Judge — Yonkers City Court (2020–present)
- Judge, City Court, Yonkers, Elected, 2021 to 2030
- Shako Law Office, Principal Attorney, 2009 to 2020
- Judge serving on the New York Supreme Court in the 9th Judicial District, with assignments in Westchester and Orange counties

### Education

- University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Law — J.D. (2004)
- B.B.A. — CUNY-Baruch College — 2001

### Additional information

- Legal Aid Society of Westchester County, Associate Counsel, 2005 to 2009

## 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

### 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://iapps.courts.state.ny.us/judicialdirectory/Bio?judge_id=vHWbgW/0/4bjnQIZXC_PLUS_L2g%3D%3D)
- [Official roster](https://iapps.courts.state.ny.us/judicialdirectory/Bio?judge_id=vHWbgW/0/4bjnQIZXC_PLUS_L2g%3D%3D)
- [New York State Unified Court System Judicial Directory official judicial roster](https://iapps.courts.state.ny.us/judicialdirectory/Bio?judge_id=vHWbgW/0/4bjnQIZXC_PLUS_L2g%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 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. Verris B. Shako](https://iapps.courts.state.ny.us/judicialdirectory/Bio?judge_id=vHWbgW/0/4bjnQIZXC_PLUS_L2g%3D%3D)

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## Published courtroom rules

### Judge and named-part rules

#### Conferences and appearances

Interpreters; Other Special Accommodations: Counsel and self-represented parties shall notify the Court and/or Part Clerk as soon as possible, but not later than the time of the Preliminary Conference or the Settlement Conference in the event a translator or interpreter is required at a conference or trial. Translators and/or interpreters are available for Court purposes only. Further, if a party or a witness requires some accommodation, such as an assisted hearing device, counsel and self-represented parties shall notify the Court 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/9jd/PartRules/PR_VBShako.pdf) · Source page 2 · Collected 2026-10-27

#### Filing and working copies

E-Filing Rules and Protocol: All parties must familiarize themselves with the statewide E- Filing Rules Uniform Rule § 202.5 and § 202.5-bb - available at www.nycourts.gov/efile and the Orange County E-Filing Protocol. General questions about e-filing should be addressed to the E-Filing Resource Center at (646) 386-3033 or efile@courts.state.ny.us. Specific questions relating to local procedures should be addressed to the Chief Clerk’s Office at (845) 476-3430.

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

[Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/courts/9jd/PartRules/PR_VBShako.pdf) · Source page 2 · Collected 2026-10-27

#### Filing and working copies

Electronic Filing: Supreme Court actions in the Hon. Verris B. Shako Part may be filed through the New York State Courts E-Filing system (NYSCEF). All submissions to the Court, including proposed orders, proposed judgments, and letters, 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/9jd/PartRules/PR_VBShako.pdf) · Source page 2 · Collected 2026-10-27

#### Communications with chambers

Correspondence: In e-filed cases, all correspondence to the Court shall be e-filed and set forth the name, index number of the case to which it pertains, and indicate that a copy of the correspondence was sent to all other counsel and/or self- represented litigant(s). Correspondence between attorneys and/or self-represented litigants shall not be copied to the Court unless the Court directs otherwise.

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

[Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/courts/9jd/PartRules/PR_VBShako.pdf) · Source page 2 · Collected 2026-10-27

#### Adjournments

Telephone Calls: Telephone calls shall be limited to situations requiring immediate attention which cannot be addressed by written correspondence. Requests for adjournments WILL NOT be entertained by telephone. All scheduling inquiries shall be directed to the Part Clerk.

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

[Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/courts/9jd/PartRules/PR_VBShako.pdf) · Source page 2 · Collected 2026-10-27

#### Filing and working copies

Faxes: The fax number for Judge Shako’s matters, other than those which require electronic filing is (845) 476-3686.

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

[Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/courts/9jd/PartRules/PR_VBShako.pdf) · Source page 2 · Collected 2026-10-27

#### Communications with chambers

Email: Unless specifically approved or directed by the Court in advance, the Court does not accept legal papers or correspondence of any kind by e-mail. 2

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

[Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/courts/9jd/PartRules/PR_VBShako.pdf) · Source page 2 · Collected 2026-10-27

#### Communications with chambers

Ex Parte Communications: Ex Parte communications with the Court are strictly prohibited, except where an Order to Show Cause is submitted for signature, or upon consent of all parties during settlement negotiations.

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

[Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/courts/9jd/PartRules/PR_VBShako.pdf) · Source page 3 · Collected 2026-10-27

#### Communications with chambers

Email: Unless specifically approved or directed by the Court in advance, the Court does not accept legal papers or correspondence of any kind by e-mail.

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

[Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/courts/9jd/PartRules/PR_VBShako.pdf) · Source page 3 · Collected 2026-10-27

#### Communications with chambers

General Rules: All conferences are being held in person. In extenuating circumstances, the Court may allow a conference to be held virtually. Counsel and self-represented parties are expected to appear promptly at the assigned time for all Court appearances. If counsel or a party is unable to appear on time due to unforeseen circumstances (delays due to inclement weather or road closures, for example) please contact opposing counsel and advise the Part Clerk or Chambers by telephone as soon as possible. Unexcused late arrivals will not be tolerated.

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

[Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/courts/9jd/PartRules/PR_VBShako.pdf) · Source page 3 · Collected 2026-10-27

#### Communications with chambers

Counsel who are scheduled to appear before this Court and another court must communicate that fact to the Park Clerk prior to the date of the appearance so that counsel’s conflicting appearance can be reconciled. The Court may proceed in that counsel’s absence.

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

[Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/courts/9jd/PartRules/PR_VBShako.pdf) · Source page 3 · Collected 2026-10-27

#### Discovery

General Civil Preliminary Conferences: The Part Clerk will notify the parties of the date and time of their scheduled Preliminary Conference. Prior to the Preliminary Conference a blank Preliminary Conference order will be uploaded to NYSCEF by the Part Clerk. At least five (5) days prior to the Preliminary Conference, Counsel and self-represented parties are expected to confer and complete to the best of their ability, including the presumptive ADR section, of a proposed Preliminary Conference order. Said proposed Preliminary Conference order shall be uploaded to NYSCEF. If the parties submit a proposed Preliminary Conference Stipulation/Order for the Court’s consideration at least five (5) days before their appearance date and time, and it is So-Ordered by the Court, no appearance is necessary at the scheduled Preliminary Conference. Should the parties fail to submit a proposed Preliminary Conference Stipulation/Order five days in advance, appearance is required on the conference date. At the Preliminary Conference, the Court will set final dates for completion of various items of discovery, the date by which all disclosure must be complete, and the date for the Compliance Conference. All counsel and self-represented litigants are expected to abide by and comply with the Court’s discovery schedule and deadlines.

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

[Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/courts/9jd/PartRules/PR_VBShako.pdf) · Source page 4 · Collected 2026-10-27

#### Conferences and appearances

Matrimonial Preliminary Conferences: In matrimonial actions, the following documents shall be

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

[Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/courts/9jd/PartRules/PR_VBShako.pdf) · Source page 4 · Collected 2026-10-27

#### Conferences and appearances

Settlement Conferences: In-person settlement conferences in any matter may be conducted where permitted and appropriate. Parties may request assistance from the Court, by submitting a letter via NYSCEF requesting a settlement conference. Counsel must be fully familiar with the matter(s) on which they appear and must be authorized to enter into both substantive and procedural agreements on behalf of their clients. Counsel must be on time for all scheduled appearances and must bring sufficient materials to allow meaningful discussion of all unresolved issues. Attorneys appearing “of counsel” to an attorney of record, and parties appearing pro se, are held to the same standards.

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

[Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/courts/9jd/PartRules/PR_VBShako.pdf) · Source page 4 · Collected 2026-10-27

#### Communications with chambers

In all cases where a party is being indemnified by an insurer, appearing counsel must be able to advise the Court of the applicable policy limits afforded to the defendant as well as the name, claim number, and phone number of the adjuster assigned to the matter. When necessary, the Court may contact the claims adjuster by telephone or direct that the claims adjuster appear for a 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/9jd/PartRules/PR_VBShako.pdf) · Source page 4 · Collected 2026-10-27

#### Conferences and appearances

Counsel are advised that, to foster open settlement discussion, the Court may meet with counsel separately during the discussions. Counsel are presumed to have consented to the Court doing so unless an objection is stated.

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

[Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/courts/9jd/PartRules/PR_VBShako.pdf) · Source page 5 · Collected 2026-10-27

#### Communications with chambers

Settlement Letter: Seven (7) days prior to your scheduled settlement conference, each party shall submit to the Court, ex-parte, a brief letter (not exceeding three pages) outlining the relevant facts of the case, the law that supports their claims/defenses, the parties’ present settlement posture, history of settlement discussions, and the authority for the settlement demands based on reported settlements or jury verdicts relevant to the claimed damages. The letters shall be provided to the Principal Law Clerk via email at tmontele@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/9jd/PartRules/PR_VBShako.pdf) · Source page 5 · Collected 2026-10-27

#### Adjournments

Adjournment of Conferences: Request for a conference adjournment must be made by writing a letter and e-filing the letter in NYSCEF. The only exception is if the matter is a non-efile/paper case, then the request may be made by emailing the Part Clerk. All letters must be submitted no later than 3:00 p.m. two days prior to the scheduled conference. All requests must set forth: (1) the reason why an adjournment is necessary, (2) whether the opposing party/parties consents or objects to the application, (3) at least three proposed adjourn dates, and (4) the number of prior requests and corresponding dates. A response to the request will be given via NYSCEF. If a response is not given prior to the scheduled conference time, then consider it denied.

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

[Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/courts/9jd/PartRules/PR_VBShako.pdf) · Source page 5 · Collected 2026-10-27

#### Communications with chambers

Pre-Motion Conferences: Except as herein provided for pre-note of issue cases, and except in the event of an emergency that requires immediate relief from the assigned Justice or motions addressed to contempt or enforcement of an existing Order, no motions are to be made without the movant first requesting a pre-motion conference. Requests for pre-motion conferences should be filed on NYSCEF and e-mailed to the Chambers of the assigned Justice or to a Court-Attorney Referee and are not to exceed two pages. Opposing counsel will be permitted within twenty-four hours to file a response to the request and are not to exceed two pages. Properly submitted requests for pre-motion conferences shall be addressed by the Court within two business days from a complete submission.

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

[Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/courts/9jd/PartRules/PR_VBShako.pdf) · Source page 5 · Collected 2026-10-27

#### Communications with chambers

Applications Pending in Family Court: If an application for relief is brought in the Family Court, in a circumstance in which a prior matrimonial action has been pending and process served, the parties shall promptly notify the Chambers of the assigned Justice or Court-Attorney Referee. The assigned Justice shall hold a conference within two (2) court days of notification to review whether the Family Court proceeding should be removed to the Supreme Court. Nothing contained herein shall be construed as limiting or restricting the right of any party to seek relief in the Family 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/9jd/PartRules/PR_VBShako.pdf) · Source page 5 · Collected 2026-10-27

#### Motion practice

Transfer Orders: Any Order transferring a Family Court proceeding to the Supreme Court, in whole, or in part, shall include the Family Court Docket Number(s) and the Family Unit Number. Any Family Court Order of Protection transferred on consent or by Motion/Order to Show Cause in the absence of consent shall be superseded by a Supreme Court Order of Protection with the same terms and conditions unless modified by Stipulation of the parties and approved by the Court. Such Order transferring the Family Court proceeding may be by motion or Stipulation between the parties and approved 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/9jd/PartRules/PR_VBShako.pdf) · Source page 6 · Collected 2026-10-27

#### Communications with chambers

Discovery disputes should be addressed between the parties prior to the Compliance Conference as required by Court Rule 202.7. There must be actual communication between counsel and/or self- represented party, either telephonically or in writing, regarding the claimed failure to engage in discovery, the claimed noncompliance or reason for noncompliance.

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

[Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/courts/9jd/PartRules/PR_VBShako.pdf) · Source page 6 · Collected 2026-10-27

#### Communications with chambers

There shall be no motion(s) regarding discovery without prior permission of the Court. If there is a discovery issue requiring judicial intervention, immediately notify the Court in writing; do not wait until the next Compliance Conference to bring the issue to the Court’s attention. The correspondence shall set forth the relief sought and the basis for such relief and the efforts made to resolve it. If necessary, the Part Clerk will then schedule a conference for the purpose of hearing and resolving the discovery issue. If the conference does not resolve the discovery issue the party seeking the relief may proceed with a 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/9jd/PartRules/PR_VBShako.pdf) · Source page 6 · Collected 2026-10-27

#### Adjournments

Adjournment Requests of Discovery Deadlines: For any adjournment request of a pending discovery deadline, the requesting party shall submit a letter via NYSCEF indicating: (1) whether the adjournment is on consent and, if not, what efforts were made to obtain consent; (2) set forth a reasonable basis for the adjournment; and (3) submit a proposed amended compliance order (see attached).

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

[Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/courts/9jd/PartRules/PR_VBShako.pdf) · Source page 6 · Collected 2026-10-27

#### Motion practice

Motion Calendar and Appearances: All motions/proceedings brought on by notice of motion or notice of petition shall be made returnable before the Court on a Thursday when the Court is in 6

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

[Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/courts/9jd/PartRules/PR_VBShako.pdf) · Source page 6 · Collected 2026-10-27

#### Motion practice

session. There are no appearances on the return date of the motion unless directed by the Court or unless oral argument is requested in writing and granted. All papers submitted in connection with motions shall bear page numbers. Exhibits annexed to all motions are to be separated by external tabs to permit easy identification of the exhibit.

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

[Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/courts/9jd/PartRules/PR_VBShako.pdf) · Source page 7 · Collected 2026-10-27

#### Filing and working copies

Absent express advance permission from the Court, no brief, memoranda of law, or affirmation/affidavit may exceed fifteen (15) pages. Documents citing case law must include an index of authorities. Papers exceeding the page limitation or otherwise not conforming may be rejected or disregarded. Sur-reply papers are not permitted except by express permission 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/9jd/PartRules/PR_VBShako.pdf) · Source page 7 · Collected 2026-10-27

#### Motion practice

Motion Papers: Affirmations should state the relevant facts and briefs shall state the relevant law pursuant to Uniform Rules for the Trial Courts §202.8(c). Note of caution: Reply affidavits, affirmations and memoranda shall not contain any arguments that respond or relate to those made in the memoranda in chief.

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

[Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/courts/9jd/PartRules/PR_VBShako.pdf) · Source page 7 · Collected 2026-10-27

#### Motion practice

Except by the Court’s permission, all motion papers and proposed Orders to Show Cause must be typed on letter-sized paper using 12-point font and double-spaced and must bear the full caption of the case and index number. Plaintiffs shall designate exhibits by number, and defendants shall designate exhibits by letter. Exhibit numbering or lettering may not begin anew for subsequent papers submitted by the same party. Each exhibit must be separately labeled with external tab markings. For all e-filed motions, all exhibits must be separately e-filed, and may not be submitted as one collective exhibit. Transcripts of depositions or other hearing testimony included as exhibits must be single, front-faced pages only. Exhibits failing to comply may not be considered and may be rejected.

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

[Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/courts/9jd/PartRules/PR_VBShako.pdf) · Source page 7 · Collected 2026-10-27

#### Motion practice

Summary Judgment Motions: Summary judgment motions shall be filed with the Court and served upon all other parties no later than sixty (60) days after the filing of the Note of Issue. If an application to extend the time to make such a motion has been granted by the Court, the moving party must so state in the motion papers. Unless otherwise ordered, the parties are directed to review Section 202.8-g of the Uniform Rules for the Supreme Court and County Court regarding summary judgment motions. The Court requires the filing of a separate Statement of Material Facts, which shall lay out all relevant and material facts in enumerated form, with the admissible evidence supporting the fact cited. The non-moving party shall file a response to same in accordance with the Court Rules. This rule must be strictly adhered 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/9jd/PartRules/PR_VBShako.pdf) · Source page 7 · Collected 2026-10-27

#### Motion practice

Cases cited in support of or in opposition to the motion must cite to an official state reporter only. All documents needed to reach a decision on the motion shall be attached to the motion papers. It is not sufficient that copies of such documents may be on file with the Orange County Clerk.

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

[Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/courts/9jd/PartRules/PR_VBShako.pdf) · Source page 7 · Collected 2026-10-27

#### Motion practice

There shall be no stay of discovery resulting from the filing of a pre-note of issue motion made pursuant to CPLR § 3211 or § 3212 unless otherwise ordered 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/9jd/PartRules/PR_VBShako.pdf) · Source page 7 · Collected 2026-10-27

#### Motion practice

Unsigned deposition transcripts will not be considered on motions for summary judgment unless it is demonstrated that the transcript was forwarded to the deponent for the deponent’s review and signature in compliance with CPLR § 3116 (a).

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

[Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/courts/9jd/PartRules/PR_VBShako.pdf) · Source page 8 · Collected 2026-10-27

#### Motion practice

Absent circumstances in which significant prejudice (said prejudice set forth in detail in a supporting affidavit/affirmation) will result, opposing counsel are to be advised at least twenty-four (24) hours in advance of the date and time any proposed Order to Show Cause which includes a request for a temporary restraining order is being presented to the Court. The Court has the discretion to dispense with the twenty-four (24) hour notice requirement.

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[Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/courts/9jd/PartRules/PR_VBShako.pdf) · Source page 8 · Collected 2026-10-27

#### Motion practice

Motion Conferences: The Court shall determine on a case-by-case basis as to whether a motion conference is necessary. All parties shall receive notice by email of the date and time for such 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/9jd/PartRules/PR_VBShako.pdf) · Source page 8 · Collected 2026-10-27

#### Motion practice

Submission of Orders and Judgments: An order or judgment shall be submitted with an affidavit of service and be noticed for settlement on a date which complies with 22 NYCRR 202.48. Proposed Judgments/Orders shall be submitted on all unopposed motions. All Orders and Judgments shall be uploaded to NYSCEF system.

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[Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/courts/9jd/PartRules/PR_VBShako.pdf) · Source page 8 · Collected 2026-10-27

#### Adjournments

Adjournment Requests for Motions: Any adjournment request for a pending motion (opposition and/or reply) deadline must be made by filing a letter via NYSCEF (copying all parties) and indicate: (1) whether the adjournment is on consent and, if not, what efforts were made to obtain consent; (2) set forth a reasonable basis for the adjournment; and (3) provide a proposed adjourned date.

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[Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/courts/9jd/PartRules/PR_VBShako.pdf) · Source page 8 · Collected 2026-10-27

#### Filing and working copies

In order to receive a hearing date on an infant compromise, the following must be filed with the

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[Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/courts/9jd/PartRules/PR_VBShako.pdf) · Source page 8 · Collected 2026-10-27

#### Conferences and appearances

j. Offer Letter from Defendant or their insurance carrier confirming the settlement amount. If there is more than one defendant paying, a letter is required from each defendant or insurance carrier. If defendant is paying out for one or more Infants, a letter for each Infant is required specifying the settlement amount for that individual Infant. If it is a structured settlement, the

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[Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/courts/9jd/PartRules/PR_VBShako.pdf) · Source page 10 · Collected 2026-10-27

#### Courtroom conduct and technology

i. Bank Information, name and address included in proposed order. Please confirm with bank beforehand that Infant Compromise account will be accommodated. In our experience the following financial institutions do not accommodate Compromise accounts: Chase Bank, Capital One, TD Bank, M&T Bank, Wells Fargo, TOH Employee Credit Union

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[Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/courts/9jd/PartRules/PR_VBShako.pdf) · Source page 11 · Collected 2026-10-27

#### Filing and working copies

ii. All proposed Orders must be submitted un-redacted. When uploading the proposed Order; click as: Un-redacted as required or permitted by a specific rule or law. In the fillable box, insert: “per 22 NYCRR 202.5(e)(2)”, to ensure that only the participating parties registered for that index number may view on NYSCEF (see graphic below).

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[Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/courts/9jd/PartRules/PR_VBShako.pdf) · Source page 11 · Collected 2026-10-27

#### Communications with chambers

**Please note, hard copies are not required for E-Filed cases unless specially requested by chambers**

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[Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/courts/9jd/PartRules/PR_VBShako.pdf) · Source page 11 · Collected 2026-10-27

#### Discovery

ii. plaintiff has been provided with disclosures required by Gen. Oblig. Law § 5- 1702

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[Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/courts/9jd/PartRules/PR_VBShako.pdf) · Source page 12 · Collected 2026-10-27

#### Discovery

ii. acknowledge receipt of initial disclosures required by Gen. Oblig. Law § 5- 1702

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[Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/courts/9jd/PartRules/PR_VBShako.pdf) · Source page 12 · Collected 2026-10-27

#### Conferences and appearances

Pretrial Settlement Conference: At the pretrial conference, all counsel must be present and prepared to engage in good faith settlement negotiations. All counsel must be vested with the full authority to negotiate and settle the matter.

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[Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/courts/9jd/PartRules/PR_VBShako.pdf) · Source page 12 · Collected 2026-10-27

#### Communications with chambers

All parties and insurance carriers are to either be present or available by telephone. A party represented by an attorney without authority to negotiate and settle the matter may be considered in default, and the Court may issue appropriate orders pursuant to CPLR 3215 and 22 NYCRR 202.27.

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[Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/courts/9jd/PartRules/PR_VBShako.pdf) · Source page 12 · Collected 2026-10-27

#### Conferences and appearances

Joint Pretrial Order/Stipulation: At or before the pretrial conference, the parties shall submit to the Court a Joint Pretrial Order/Stipulation, which will be reviewed at the pretrial conference,

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[Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/courts/9jd/PartRules/PR_VBShako.pdf) · Source page 13 · Collected 2026-10-27

#### Trial exhibits and witnesses

v. Any stipulations of law or fact the parties have agreed to in advance of trial;

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[Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/courts/9jd/PartRules/PR_VBShako.pdf) · Source page 13 · Collected 2026-10-27

#### Trial exhibits and witnesses

Trial Notebook: No later than FIFTEEN (15) BUSINESS DAYS prior to the scheduled trial date, counsel shall each provide to other (one copy) and submit to the Court (one hardcopy and

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

[Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/courts/9jd/PartRules/PR_VBShako.pdf) · Source page 13 · Collected 2026-10-27

#### Trial exhibits and witnesses

(3) Pre-trial memorandum addressing any known or anticipated legal issues that must be determined by the Court.

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[Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/courts/9jd/PartRules/PR_VBShako.pdf) · Source page 13 · Collected 2026-10-27

#### Trial exhibits and witnesses

(4) A list of all potential witnesses for each party. Any witness not included herein, shall not be allowed to testify, without the Court’s approval.

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[Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/courts/9jd/PartRules/PR_VBShako.pdf) · Source page 13 · Collected 2026-10-27

#### Trial exhibits and witnesses

annex copies of medical records to the trial notebook). All Exhibits contained in the trial notebook shall be pre-marked with exhibit numbers/letters.

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[Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/courts/9jd/PartRules/PR_VBShako.pdf) · Source page 14 · Collected 2026-10-27

#### Trial exhibits and witnesses

(6) Jury Trial - Preliminary requests to charge. The charges will be drawn from the most recent version of the Pattern Jury Instructions (PJI). Unless counsel seeks a deviation from the pattern charge, or additions to the pattern charge, only the PJI numbers need be submitted.

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[Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/courts/9jd/PartRules/PR_VBShako.pdf) · Source page 14 · Collected 2026-10-27

#### Communications with chambers

• Where deviations or additions are requested, the full text of such requests must be submitted in writing together with any supporting authority. An electronic version of PJI variations must be submitted in Microsoft Word format via e-mail to the Principal Law Clerk at tmontele@nycourts.gov.

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[Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/courts/9jd/PartRules/PR_VBShako.pdf) · Source page 14 · Collected 2026-10-27

#### Communications with chambers

(8) Jury Trial – Verdict Sheet. The parties shall jointly prepare and submit a verdict sheet to the Court. If agreement cannot be reached as to the same, each party shall prepare and submit a proposed verdict sheet to the Court and other parties. A proposed verdict sheet must be in a final typewritten form sufficient to submit to the jury. The proposed verdict sheet shall also be in Microsoft Word format and be submitted by e-mail to the Principal Law Clerk at tmontele@nycourts.gov.

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[Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/courts/9jd/PartRules/PR_VBShako.pdf) · Source page 14 · Collected 2026-10-27

#### Conferences and appearances

Charge Conference: Said conference shall be conducted by the Court in a timely fashion prior to the case being sent to the Jury. Any disputes regarding post-evidence charges and verdict sheets will be resolved during the conference.

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[Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/courts/9jd/PartRules/PR_VBShako.pdf) · Source page 14 · Collected 2026-10-27

#### Trial exhibits and witnesses

Evidence and Exhibits: All exhibits must be marked before the start of trial and the parties prepared to immediately proceed with trial. If any party fails to come to trial with exhibits pre- marked and ready for use, they will not be allowed to offer them into evidence, with the exception of impeachment or rebuttal materials.

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[Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/courts/9jd/PartRules/PR_VBShako.pdf) · Source page 14 · Collected 2026-10-27

#### Motion practice

Motions in limine: All motions in limine must be e-filed or submitted to the Court, with notice, no later than ten (10) business days prior to the scheduled date of the trial or hearing. Except as otherwise directed by the Court, motions in limine shall not exceed ten (10) pages in length.

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[Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/courts/9jd/PartRules/PR_VBShako.pdf) · Source page 14 · Collected 2026-10-27

#### Conferences and appearances

liability phase and the commencement of the damages phase to explore settlement options and to schedule necessary witnesses, etc. If there is a compelling reason for the issues to be tried together, counsel must raise that issue with Court as soon as possible, and in no event later than the filing of the Note of Issue and the scheduling of a trial date.

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[Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/courts/9jd/PartRules/PR_VBShako.pdf) · Source page 15 · Collected 2026-10-27

#### Conferences and appearances

Use of Recording at Trial or Hearing: To allow the Court to rule on the admissibility of a recording at trial or hearing, any party intending to use a recording is to submit a copy of the recording and transcript of the proceedings, if applicable, to the Court prior to the pre-trial conference date (when possible) or, if same is not possible, then by no later than three (3) weeks prior to the scheduled trial or hearing date. Any proposed objections to the recording must be submitted as may be directed by the Court at the pretrial conference or, if no such directive is provided, then by no later than two (2) weeks prior to the scheduled trial or hearing date.

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[Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/courts/9jd/PartRules/PR_VBShako.pdf) · Source page 15 · Collected 2026-10-27

#### Motion practice

Post-Trial Submissions: Motions brought by a party after jury trial pursuant to CPLR § 4403 or CPLR § 4404 must be supported by a copy of the trial transcript.

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

[Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/courts/9jd/PartRules/PR_VBShako.pdf) · Source page 15 · Collected 2026-10-27

#### Trial exhibits and witnesses

Post-Trial Memorandum: If the trial is a non-jury trial, post-trial memorandums shall be required and submitted in a timely fashion as determined by the Court. The above-mentioned brief length limits apply to post-trial memorandums, absent prior Court approval.

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[Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/courts/9jd/PartRules/PR_VBShako.pdf) · Source page 15 · Collected 2026-10-27

#### Trial exhibits and witnesses

In connection with the parties’ post-trial memorandums following non-jury trials, the parties shall also submit a Proposed Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law.

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[Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/courts/9jd/PartRules/PR_VBShako.pdf) · Source page 15 · Collected 2026-10-27

#### Adjournments

Settled and Discontinued Cases: Counsel shall immediately notify the Court of a settled or discontinued matter. Within thirty (30) days of the initial notification, counsel shall file a fully executed stipulation of discontinuance via NYSCEF.

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[Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/courts/9jd/PartRules/PR_VBShako.pdf) · Source page 15 · Collected 2026-10-27

#### Filing and working copies

Trial Notebook: No later than FIFTEEN (15) BUSINESS DAYS prior to the scheduled inquest date, counsel shall each provide to other (one copy) and submit to the Court (one hardcopy and e-file via NYSCEF) a trial notebook.

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[Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/courts/9jd/PartRules/PR_VBShako.pdf) · Source page 16 · Collected 2026-10-27

#### Filing and working copies

In connection with the parties’ post-trial submissions following an inquest, the parties shall also submit a Proposed Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law. For an inquest, follow all applicable rules under the “Trials” section of these part rules.

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[Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/courts/9jd/PartRules/PR_VBShako.pdf) · Source page 16 · Collected 2026-10-27

#### Discovery

a. PLAINTIFF’S deposition shall be completed on or before _____________________.

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[Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/courts/9jd/PartRules/PR_VBShako.pdf) · Source page 17 · Collected 2026-10-27

#### Discovery

b. DEFENDANT’S deposition shall be completed on or before ___________________.

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[Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/courts/9jd/PartRules/PR_VBShako.pdf) · Source page 17 · Collected 2026-10-27

#### Communications with chambers

scheduled conference, each party shall submit to the Court, ex-parte, a brief letter (not

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

[Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/courts/9jd/PartRules/PR_VBShako.pdf) · Source page 18 · 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.