provision_id,doc_id,judge_id,rule_number,title,text,source_page,topics,cross_references,judicial_district,county,court_type,doc_type SPOFFORD-001,114,NY-SC-9JD-SPOFFORD,GENERAL-1,Method of Communication,"All communications with the Court shall be made in writing. Telephone calls and emails are limited to matters requiring immediate attention that cannot be addressed by written correspondence, strictly for non-substantive, administrative matters, directed only to Court Secretary or Court Attorney. No attorney or litigant may contact the Judge or Court Attorney to discuss merits, case status, or any substantive issue.",,"[""communication-preferences"", ""attorney-conduct""]",[],9,Putnam,supreme,part_rules SPOFFORD-004,114,NY-SC-9JD-SPOFFORD,GENERAL-8,Prohibition of Ex Parte Communications,Ex parte communications strictly prohibited. Exceptions: (1) consent of all counsel; (2) scheduling or administrative matters; (3) presentation of Orders to Show Cause for signature. Represented parties may not contact the Court directly.,,"[""communication-preferences"", ""attorney-conduct""]",[],9,Putnam,supreme,part_rules