provision_id,doc_id,judge_id,rule_number,title,text,source_page,topics,cross_references,judicial_district,county,court_type,doc_type NY-SC-9JD-MCELDUFF-005,165,NY-SC-9JD-MCELDUFF,VI,Preliminary Conferences,"A party may request a preliminary conference any time after issue has been joined. The Court will schedule a preliminary conference within forty-five (45) days after an RJI requesting a preliminary conference has been filed. Upon scheduling a preliminary conference, the parties shall confer to complete a Preliminary Conference Stipulation/Order. If counsel for all parties sign the Stipulation and return it to chambers prior to the scheduled conference, such form shall be 'So Ordered' by the Court and, unless the Court orders otherwise, appearances will not be required at the preliminary conference. However, appearances are required in all matrimonial, products liability, and medical, dental and podiatric malpractice actions.",,"[""preliminary-conference""]",[],9,Orange,supreme,part_rules