Appearances before Chief Judge Kinsella in all cases and adversary proceedings

Trials and Evidentiary Hearings will be conducted in-person at the James M. Hanley U.S. Courthouse and Federal Building, 100 South Clinton Street, Syracuse, New York. 

The notice of hearing for matters assigned to Chief Judge Kinsella must indicate that the hearing will be held in-person at the James M. Hanley U.S. Courthouse and Federal Building, 100 South Clinton Street, Syracuse, New York, and advise recipients that appearances may be made in-person at the courthouse OR:

For appearances or hearings scheduled before June 1, 2025: by telephone call-in number: 518-217-2288; and Conference ID: 557621352#

For appearances or hearings scheduled on or after June 1, 2025: by video via Teams, for which pre-registration is required by 3:00 PM one business day before the hearing. Go to https://www.nynb.uscourts.gov/Remote-Hearing-Appearances.

Instructions and Procedures

Public and Media Attendance at Hearings: The courtroom is open to the public including media, who may attend any hearing in person. The Judicial Conference of the United States has approved a change to its broadcast policy that expands the public's access to bankruptcy proceedings. The revised policy permits judges presiding over bankruptcy cases to provide the public, including members of the media, with remote audio-only access to proceedings that do not involve witness testimony. More information on the Judicial Conference's revised policy can be found on the US Courts website.

Unless otherwise ordered, any member of the public, including members of the media, wishing to obtain audio-only remote access to proceedings that do not involve witness testimony must register by 3:00 PM one business day before the hearing. To register from the Interactive Public Calendar (link is external) see written and video instructions below. A link to join the hearing will be sent to registered public attendees. Each attendee should register separately. Registered public attendees are not permitted to share the link they receive.

Instructions for Telephonic Appearances for appearances or hearings prior to June 1, 2025

Procedures for Appearances/Hearings before Judge Kinsella for appearances or hearings scheduled on or after June 1, 2025

Instructions for Video and Audio Only (Media and Public) Appearances/Hearings via Teams for appearances or hearings scheduled on or after June 1, 2025

Video Tutorial - Registering for a Video Appearance via Teams for appearances or hearings scheduled on or after June 1, 2025

Joining a Video Appearance via Teams 

Important: All persons are strictly prohibited from making any recording of court proceedings, whether by video, audio, "screenshot," or otherwise. Violation of this prohibition may result in the imposition of monetary and non-monetary sanctions. The Clerk of the Court maintains an audio recording of all proceedings, which constitutes the official record.

Digital audio recordings of most court hearings are available on the case docket through PACER 24 to 48 hours after the conclusion of a hearing.

Questions regarding appearances may be directed to:
Rachel Sugrue (315) 295-1653
E-Mail Address:  NYNBCRD@nynb.uscourts.gov