§ 509. Pretrial conferences. Upon the call of the trial calendar the justice or judge presiding may prepare a pretrial conference calendar of proceedings. A pretrial conference may be held in each such proceeding. Each judicial department and the court of claims shall adopt rules governing the conduct of pretrials.

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Terms Used In N.Y. Eminent Domain Procedure Law 509

  • Pretrial conference: A meeting of the judge and lawyers to discuss which matters should be presented to the jury, to review evidence and witnesses, to set a timetable, and to discuss the settlement of the case.
  • Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.