AS OF June 2026
PART RULES FOR THE SETTLEMENT CONFERENCE PART (SCP)
IN PERSON SETTLEMENT CONFERENCES – EVERY THURSDAY - 10:00A.M.
For those cases in which a Note of Issue has been filed, a Settlement Conference will be scheduled upon filing the Note of Issue (NOI).
Requests for adjournments must be made to [email protected]. Requests for adjournments are considered at the discretion of the court and must be made no later than 48 hours in advance of the scheduled conference or will not be considered.
- In person appearance by counsels for both parties must complete and submit to the court at the settlement conference a “Confidential Settlement Conference Worksheet” which can be found at the following link: Confidential/Settlement Work Sheet. The completed work sheet shall be e-mailed to [email protected], at least five (5) days BEFORE the scheduled conference date.
Each attorney attending the settlement conference must bring hard copies of all documents relevant to the issues of liability including, but not limited to photographs of the defect; damage to motor vehicles; police report; MV 104; expert witness report and synopsis of depositions as well as all documents relevant to the issue of damages, including, but not limited to E/R record; hospital records; operative reports; P/T records; doctor report(s); photographs of injuries; expert medical reports; diagnostic test report(s) and be fully familiar with every aspect of the case and be fully authorized to engage in meaningful settlement negotiations.
No appearances will be permitted by an attorney who has not completed a Confidential Settlement Worksheet; are not fully prepared and authorized to engage in settlement negotiations and/or not fully prepared for trial. Failure to meet the above criteria, the matter will NOT be conferenced and immediately referred to the Administrative Judge for further directives which may include sanctions, dismissal, default, jury selection, etc.
- Plaintiffs and representatives of insurance carriers must be available telephonically and may be ordered to attend in person. The Court may order persons having an interest in any settlement, including those holding liens on any settlement or verdict, to also attend in person or telephonically at the settlement conference and the matter may also be immediately referred to the Administrative Justice.
- Where a Note of Issue and Certificate of Readiness has been filed, the Administrative Judge has the discretion to send the case for immediate jury selection and trial; and will do so if settlement negotiations are not expeditiously conducted in good faith.
- A request for a virtual settlement conference will be considered and scheduled at the discretion of the court, and must be emailed to [email protected].
On pre-note of issue matters, the IAS Judge may (sua sponte, or on consent of the parties) refer the matter to the SCP part.