Kings County JCP. Jury Coordinating Part.
Supreme Court, Kings County (Brooklyn). 360 Adams Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201. The final gateway before trial. Settlement conferences, trial scheduling, and jury selection assignments.
Book an AppearanceKings County Jury Coordinating Part (JCP)
Supreme Court, Kings County (Brooklyn)
360 Adams Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201
Quick Reference
| Courthouse | 360 Adams Street, Brooklyn |
| Part | Jury Coordinating Part 1 (JCP). Rotating judges. |
| Appearance Time | 10:00 AM (in person required) |
| What to Expect | High-pressure settlement conference calendar. Settlement authority required. Cases marked "Final" go to immediate jury selection. |
| Key Rule | If called after 11:30 AM and you are not present, the case may be dismissed, NOI vacated, or inquest ordered. |
Published Part Rules
Source: nycourts.gov | Last verified: April 2026
General
The Jury Coordinating Part (JCP) handles all cases in Kings County Supreme Court that have filed a Note of Issue and are approaching trial readiness. The JCP is staffed by rotating judges rather than a single assigned justice. This is the final stop before trial. Cases are conferenced for settlement, and if settlement is not reached, a trial date is assigned or the case is sent out for immediate jury selection. All appearances are in person unless otherwise directed by the court.
Settlement Conferences
Settlement conferences are the primary function of the JCP. The court expects attorneys appearing to have full settlement authority or immediate telephone access to someone with authority. If you cannot negotiate, the court will not be patient. Cases that cannot settle will be assigned a trial date or sent to a trial part.
Calendar Call and Timing
Conferences and applications begin promptly at 10:00 AM and are called in order of readiness. The default cutoff time is 11:30 AM. If your case is called after 11:30 AM and you are not present, the court may dismiss the case, transfer it to Civil Court, vacate the Note of Issue, or order an inquest. Do not leave the courtroom without permission.
Trial Assignments
When a case is marked trial-ready, it is assigned to a trial part. Jury selection can begin the same day. If you are covering a JCP appearance, confirm with the assigning attorney whether they want you to pick a jury if the case is sent out, or whether you should request an adjournment.
Practitioner Intelligence
Last updated: April 2026
What to Expect
The JCP is one of the highest-pressure parts in Kings County. This is not a part where you show up and ask for an adjournment. The court expects you to be ready to discuss settlement numbers and, if the case does not settle, to be ready for trial. The calendar moves quickly. Cases are called in order of readiness, and if you are not present when your case is called, the consequences are severe. For per diem attorneys covering a JCP appearance, the key is preparation: know the settlement parameters, know the case posture, and have a phone number for the attorney with authority.
Tips
- Settlement authority is mandatory. Whoever appears must have authority to negotiate and settle, or immediate phone access to someone who does. The court will not tolerate an attorney who says they need to check with their client and come back another day.
- Do not leave the courtroom. Cases are called in order of readiness throughout the morning. If your case is called after 11:30 AM and you are not there, the court can dismiss the case, vacate the Note of Issue, or order an inquest. Stay until your case is called or you are excused.
- Be prepared for immediate trial. Cases marked "Final" can be sent to a trial part for immediate jury selection. Confirm with the assigning attorney before the appearance whether you should pick a jury or request an adjournment if the case is sent out.
- Know the timeline. Attorneys frequently ask how long it takes from filing a Note of Issue to getting a JCP conference or a trial date in Kings. The timeline varies, but expect the process to move faster than you think. Plan accordingly.
- Per diem coverage is standard. Per diem attorneys regularly cover JCP settlement conferences. Brief your covering attorney thoroughly on the case, the settlement demand, the bottom line, and the opposing party's last offer. Provide a cell number for real-time communication during negotiations.
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