Manhattan Supreme Court Venue Guide
60 Centre Street, New York, NY 1000730mo
Avg. to Trial
~8,000
Court PI Filings
Supreme
Court Type
E-Filing
Jury Pool Characteristics
Highly diverse, urban jury pool from Manhattan's residential population
Among the highest median jury awards in the country
Jurors are sophisticated and expect professional presentations
Financial industry workers are common and may apply analytical scrutiny to damages
Filing Procedures
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E-filing mandatory through NYSCEF (New York State Courts Electronic Filing)
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Index number filing fee approximately $210 for Supreme Court
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Request for Judicial Intervention (RJI) required to obtain judge assignment ($95 fee)
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Proof of service must be filed within 120 days of filing
Local Rules & Requirements
Preliminary Conference typically within 45 days of RJI filing
Note of Issue must be filed when discovery is complete to place case on trial calendar
Compliance conferences are scheduled regularly to monitor case progress
Section 50-e Notice of Claim required for municipal defendant cases (90-day deadline)
Strategic Tips
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Manhattan verdicts are among the highest in the nation — but cases are extremely slow
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NYSCEF electronic filing system is comprehensive but has specific formatting requirements
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Consider whether Kings County (Brooklyn) or Bronx County may provide faster or more favorable venues
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Medical malpractice cases are subject to special requirements under CPLR Article 31-A
Frequently Asked Questions — Manhattan Supreme Court
Sources & Methodology
Disposition times: Based on state court annual reports and the National Center for State Courts (NCSC) State Court Caseload Digest (2023). Estimated averages for personal injury civil cases; actual timelines vary by case complexity.
Caseload figures: Derived from state court annual reports and NCSC Court Statistics Project data where available.
Filing procedures & fees: From court websites and published local rules of court, current as of early 2026. Fees and procedures are subject to change.
Jury pool characteristics: Based on county demographic data (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2022), county-level jury verdict reporters, and published local bar association litigation guides.
Disclaimer: Court venue profiles are for educational purposes only and do not constitute legal advice. Procedures, fees, and timelines change frequently. Verify all information with the court clerk's office before filing.
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