New York Administrative Order 276/25, signed September 30 by the Chief Administrative Judge of the Courts, will add a new Rule 25-a to Section 202.70 of the Uniform Rules of the Supreme and County Courts (Rules of the Commercial Division of the Supreme Court), relating to Virtual Evidence Courtrooms. The new rule will be effective November 10. The memorandum prepared by the Commercial Division Advisory Council sets forth the reasons it proposed this new Rule.
The Advisory Council’s memorandum states that “The integration of technology into courtroom practice has become increasingly vital for enhancing efficiency and accessibility in legal proceedings” and that “Virtual Evidence Courtrooms (VECs) represent a significant technological advance, offering a secure, digital platform for managing and presenting evidence during trials.”
The memorandum also explains the technology and functionality of virtual evidence courtrooms and outlines their benefits and efficiencies. The memorandum concludes: “By encouraging the use of VECs, the Commercial Division can continue its mission of promoting procedural efficiency and maintaining its reputation as a leader in judicial modernization. VEC usage aligns with the Commercial Division’s tradition of innovation and offers substantial benefits to both the court and litigants, facilitating streamlined evidence management and a more efficient trial process.”
Thank you to Susan L. Shin of the Commercial Division Advisory Council for her work on this.
Posted by Douglas L. Toering of Mantese Honigman, PC.
