The New York Scheduling Order is a procedural tool used in New York State courts to assist with the management of complex cases. It is a court order that requires the parties to exchange certain information and documents, as well as to appear for certain court hearings. The New York Scheduling Order is designed to save time and money by keeping the case moving forward toward a resolution. There are two types of New York Scheduling Order. The first type is a Scheduling Order issued by the court upon the request of one of the parties. This type of Scheduling Order sets out the deadlines for the exchange of information and documents, as well as other requirements of the parties. The second type is a Scheduling Order issued by the court SUA sponge (on its own motion), usually at the beginning of the case. This type of Scheduling Order sets out the deadlines for the parties to exchange information and documents, as well as court hearings.