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presiding judge

n. 1) in both state and federal appeals court, the judge who chairs the panel of three or more judges during hearings and supervises the business of the court. 2) in those counties or other jurisdictions with several judges, one of them is chosen to direct the management of the courts, usually on an annual or other rotating basis. The presiding judge usually makes assignments of judges to specialized courts (juvenile, probate, criminal, law and motion, family law etc.), oversees the calendar, and chairs meetings of the judges.

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Towards the end of the hearing, Abdullah asked presiding judge Omar for permission to speak to his lawyer.

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Despite the fact that New York State law prohibits cameras in trial courts, the presiding judge in this case, State Supreme Court Justice Nicholas Colabella, has ruled that television and still camera coverage will be allowed.

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