Court Rules
Judge

Judge Erin Noelle Guven

Individual Rules, Standing Orders & Policies

Rules last changed:
New York Supreme Court, Bronx County

Limits & Logistics

Courtesy Copies

Courtesy copies

  • Not required

Proposed Order

  • Email

Motion

Court-wide

Notice Of Motion, Proposed Order

Court-wide
  • Email

Adjournments

48Hoursnotice
  • An adjournment request must be submitted in writing through NYSCEF at least 48 hours before the scheduled appearance.
Reason For Request
  • An extension application must be made as soon as practicable and before the discovery deadline expires.
  • A motion may not be adjourned by consent more than three times or for more than 60 cumulative days.
  • Any adjournment beyond the consent limits requires leave from the Court, a NYSCEF filing, an email to the designated address, and a statement of reasons.
  • +3 more

Request must include

Reason For Request

Communication

Email

Clerk

bxsupciv-ia17@nycourts.gov
Phone

Chambers

Emergencies
Email
Status Inquiries
Email
Court-wide

Chambers

bxforeclosureconferences@nycourts.gov
Scheduling
Email
Court-wide

Chambers

rataylor@nycourts.gov
Scheduling
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Document Format Requirements1 rule

Formatting

Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below.Mandatory?

b. Proposed verdict sheets and requested jury instructions (must be e-mailed to BxSupCiv-IA17@nycourts.gov in Word format);

Summary: Proposed verdict sheets and requested jury instructions must be emailed to the Part Clerk in Word format.

Required Format

DOCX

Document Filing Requirements19 rules

Filing Requirements

Checked against the court's document on Oct 5, 2026Mandatory

Court correspondence must include the case index number and caption, provide notice to all parties, and include each party's email address and telephone number.

All correspondence must contain the index number and caption of the action and must be on notice to all parties. All parties must provide contact information, including an e-mail address and telephone number, on all communications with the Court.

Document Type

Letter

Content & Formatting
Caption
Case Number
partrules17A · Sep 2026 · p. 1
|SecI. COMMUNICATIONS/INQUIRIES
Filing Requirements

Checked against the court's document on Oct 5, 2026Mandatory

The adjournment request letter must state the conference date, conference type, reason, whether all parties consent, and suggested new dates.

The adjournment request letter shall set forth: (i) the conference date; (ii) the nature of the conference; (iii) the reason for the requested adjournment; (iv) whether the request is made on consent of all parties; and (v) suggested adjourned dates.

Document Type

Adjournment Request

Specific requirements detailed in rule text.
Filing Requirements

Checked against the court's document on Oct 5, 2026Mandatory

The plaintiff must serve and file a Note of Issue and Certificate of Readiness by the date set in the Compliance Conference Order.

Plaintiff shall serve and file a Note of Issue and Certificate of Readiness in accordance with the date set forth in the Compliance Conference Order.

Document Type

Note Of Issue And Certificate Of Readiness

Specific requirements detailed in rule text.
Filing Requirements

Checked against the court's document on Oct 5, 2026Mandatory

The discovery-completion stipulation must certify completion of discovery and provide for filing the Note of Issue within 30 days.

The stipulation must certify that all discovery is complete and provide for the filing of the Note of Issue within thirty days.

Document Type

Stipulation Of Completion Of Discovery

Specific requirements detailed in rule text.
Filing Requirements

Checked against the court's document on Oct 5, 2026Mandatory

Each party must complete and bring a Pre-Trial/Settlement Conference Information sheet to the conference.

Parties shall fill out and bring to the conference a Pre-Trial/Settlement Conference Information sheet, which can be accessed using the following link or found on the Bronx County Supreme Court’s part rules webpage.

Document Type

Pretrial Settlement Conference Information Sheet

Specific requirements detailed in rule text.
partrules17A · Sep 2026 · p. 5
|SecV. PRE-TRIAL AND SETTLEMENT CONFERENCES — 1. Pre-Trial Conferences
Filing Requirements

Checked against the court's document on Oct 5, 2026Mandatory

An attorney appearing at a settlement conference must know the case facts and circumstances and have authority to bind the client.

Attorneys who appear for a settlement conference must be fully familiar with the facts and circumstances of the case and authorized to enter into binding agreements on behalf of their clients (see 22 NYCRR §202.1[f]).

Document Type

Settlement Conference Appearance

Specific requirements detailed in rule text.
partrules17A · Sep 2026 · p. 5
|SecV. PRE-TRIAL AND SETTLEMENT CONFERENCES — 2. Settlement Conferences
Filing Requirements

Checked against the court's document on Oct 5, 2026Mandatory

A letter requesting a settlement conference must state whether all parties were consulted and whether they agree the conference may advance settlement or other resolution; requests omitting this information will be denied.

If a request for a settlement conference is made by letter rather than by a stipulation signed by all parties, the request shall expressly indicate whether all parties have been consulted, and whether they agree that the conference may serve to advance the case toward settlement or other resolution. Requests that omit this information will be denied.

Document Type

Settlement Conference Request Letter

Specific requirements detailed in rule text.
partrules17A · Sep 2026 · p. 5
|SecV. PRE-TRIAL AND SETTLEMENT CONFERENCES — 2. Settlement Conferences
Filing Requirements

Checked against the court's document on Oct 5, 2026Mandatory

The proof of service must include opposing counsel's email address.

The proof of service must contain an e-mail address for any opposing counsel.

Document Type

Proof Of Service

Content & Formatting
Certificate Of Service
partrules17A · Sep 2026 · p. 7
|SecTemporary Injunctive Relief
Filing Requirements

Checked against the court's document on Oct 5, 2026Mandatory

A request for an order compelling a subpoena must include an affirmation explaining the need for the order, be filed through NYSCEF, and be emailed to the Part Clerk.

Requests for the Court to so order a subpoena shall be supported by an affirmation explaining the need for an order and shall be filed via NYSCEF and e-mailed to the Part Clerk at BXSUPCIV-IA17@nycourts.gov.

Document Type

Subpoena Order Request

Specific requirements detailed in rule text.
Filing Requirements

Checked against the court's document on Oct 5, 2026Mandatory

A proposed PJI modification requires the complete instruction in Word format, a clearly visible redline, supporting caselaw citations, and a showing of good cause.

If a party proposes that a PJI instruction be modified, the complete PJI instruction must be submitted in Word format with the proposed amendment clearly visible in redline. Appropriate caselaw citations must also be provided in support of any proposed amendment to a PJI instruction. PJI instructions are not modified unless good cause is shown.

Document Type

Modified Pji Instruction

Specific requirements detailed in rule text.
Filing Requirements

Checked against the court's document on Oct 5, 2026Mandatory

Plaintiff must file a Note of Issue and upload a letter requesting an inquest date to NYSCEF.

Plaintiff shall file a Note of Issue and upload a letter to NYSCEF requesting a date for inquest.

Document Type

Note Of Issue

Specific requirements detailed in rule text.
Filing Requirements

Checked against the court's document on Oct 5, 2026Important

Parties must use the Part’s standard Preliminary Conference and Case Scheduling Order, available in fillable form on the Bronx County Supreme Court part-rules webpage.

Please note that the parties must use this Part’s standard Preliminary Conference and Case Scheduling Order, which can be found in fillable form on the Bronx County Supreme Court’s part rules webpage.

Document Type

Preliminary Conference And Case Scheduling Order

Specific requirements detailed in rule text.
partrules17A · Sep 2026 · p. 3
|SecIII. DISCOVERY/CONFERENCES
Filing Requirements

Checked against the court's document on Oct 5, 2026Important

A settlement-conference request should include the case name, index number, attorneys’ names and phone numbers, and any applicable defendant insurance policy limits.

In the request, please include the case name, index number, and the names and contact phone numbers for the attorneys. Additionally, where applicable, disclose the insurance policy limits for the defendant(s).

Document Type

Settlement Conference Request

Specific requirements detailed in rule text.
partrules17A · Sep 2026 · p. 5
|SecV. PRE-TRIAL AND SETTLEMENT CONFERENCES — 2. Settlement Conferences
Filing Requirements

Checked against the court's document on Oct 5, 2026Important

Before the charging conference, the parties must exchange updated proposed jury charges and verdict sheets and should endeavor to agree on the verdict sheet and proposed charges.

Prior to the charging conference, the parties shall exchange updated proposed jury charges and verdict sheets. The parties shall endeavor to create a mutually agreed upon verdict sheet and list of proposed charges.

Document Type

Jury Charges And Verdict Sheets

Specific requirements detailed in rule text.
Filing Requirements

We could not find this wording in the court's document. Open the source before relying on it.Mandatory?

Attorneys must appear with access to NYSCEF. Clients and/or adjusters must be available by telephone during the conference.

Machine summary and details

Summary: Attorneys must have NYSCEF access at a settlement conference, and clients or adjusters must be reachable by telephone during it.

Document Type

Settlement Conference Appearance

Specific requirements detailed in rule text.
partrules17A · Sep 2026 · p. 5
|SecV. PRE-TRIAL AND SETTLEMENT CONFERENCES — 2. Settlement Conferences
Filing Requirements

Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below.Mandatory?

Failure to comply, including by sending a per diem attorney lacking knowledge or authority, may be regarded as a default pursuant to the rule.

Summary: Failure to comply with settlement-conference attendance requirements, including sending an attorney lacking knowledge or authority, may be treated as a default.

Document Type

Settlement Conference Appearance

Specific requirements detailed in rule text.
partrules17A · Sep 2026 · p. 6
|SecV. PRE-TRIAL AND SETTLEMENT CONFERENCES — 2. Settlement Conferences
Filing Requirements

Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below.Mandatory?

each such discovery motion shall be supported by an affidavit or affirmation from counsel attesting to counsel having conducted an in-person or telephonic conference, setting forth the date and time of such conference, persons participating, and the length of time of the conference

Summary: A discovery motion must include counsel's affidavit or affirmation documenting an in-person or telephonic conference, its date and time, participants, and duration.

Document Type

Discovery Motion

Content & Formatting
Local Rule Certificate
Filing Requirements

Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below.Mandatory?

On the date of, but in no instance later than 1 day following the first day of jury selection, the parties must submit the following both via NYSCEF and via e-mail to the Part Clerk at BxSupCiv-IA17@nycourts.gov:

Summary: By the first day of jury selection and no later than one day afterward, the parties must submit the listed trial materials both through NYSCEF and by email to the Part Clerk.

Document Type

Jury Trial Submission

Specific requirements detailed in rule text.
Filing Requirements

We could not find this wording in the court's document. Open the source before relying on it.Important?

Where appropriate, proposed orders should be submitted with motions pursuant to 22 NYCRR §202.8-a, and a courtesy copy e-mailed to BxSupCiv-IA17@nycourts.gov.

Machine summary and details

Summary: Where appropriate, a proposed order should accompany a motion and a courtesy copy should be emailed to BxSupCiv-IA17@nycourts.gov.

Document Type

Motion

Content & Formatting
Proposed Order

Filing & Service rules

Electronic Filing Rules

Correspondence to the Court must be in letter form and filed through NYSCEF.

Correspondence to the Court must be in letter form and filed via NYSCEF.

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Page 1 | I. COMMUNICATIONS/INQUIRIES

When a matter settles, the parties must file a notice, stipulation, or motion to discontinue through NYSCEF before the next scheduled court date, or all parties must appear.

When a matter is settled, the parties must file a Notice to Discontinue, a Stipulation to Discontinue, or a Motion to Discontinue via NYSCEF. If none of these are filed before the next scheduled Court date, all parties must appear.

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Page 1 | I. COMMUNICATIONS/INQUIRIES

Parties that wish to e-track their cases must file the appropriate appearances through NYSCEF.

Parties are reminded that to e-track their cases, they must file their appropriate appearances via NYSCEF.

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Page 3 | II. APPEARANCES

Attorneys must register for E-Track in Part 17 matters.

Attorneys must register for E-Track for Part 17 matters.

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Page 3 | II. APPEARANCES

When an action is already pending, the ICO should be sought through an ex parte NYSCEF application labeled “Infant Compromise Order (Proposed).”

Where an action has already been initiated by the filing of a Summons and Complaint, an ICO should be sought through an ex-parte application filed to NYSCEF using the label “Infant Compromise Order (Proposed).”

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Page 9 | VII. Infant Compromise

All parties must promptly notify the court through NYSCEF and the Part Clerk by email when the action or a motion is settled, withdrawn, discontinued, or otherwise disposed, or when a party dies or files for bankruptcy.

All parties, including self-represented parties, are under a continuing obligation to promptly inform the Court, via NYSCEF and e-mailed to the Part Clerk at BXSUPCIV-IA17@nycourts.gov, should the action settle, be discontinued, or otherwise disposed, or if a motion is settled or withdrawn, or if a party dies or files a petition for bankruptcy.

Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below.

Page 1 | I. COMMUNICATIONS/INQUIRIES

Attorneys who are engaged must file an Affirmation of Actual Engagement through NYSCEF and email the Part Clerk.

If counsel is engaged, attorneys must file an Affirmation of Actual Engagement in compliance with 22 NYCRR §125.1 via NYSCEF and e- mail the Part Clerk at BxSupCiv-IA17@nycourts.gov.

Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below.

Page 2 | II. APPEARANCES

To waive preliminary-conference appearances, parties must file the jointly completed scheduling order through NYSCEF and email a copy to the Part Clerk.

To waive appearances at the preliminary conference, parties must file the jointly completed Preliminary Conference and Case Scheduling Order via NYSCEF, and e-mail a copy to the Part Clerk at BXSUPCIV-IA17@nycourts.gov.

We could not find this wording in the court's document. Open the source before relying on it.

Page 3 | III. DISCOVERY/CONFERENCES

When all parties agree that discovery is complete, they must electronically file and email a stipulation to the Part Clerk.

If all parties agree that discovery is complete, the parties shall e-file and e-mail a stipulation to BxSupCiv-IA17@nycourts.gov.

We could not find this wording in the court's document. Open the source before relying on it.

Page 4 | IV. NOTE OF ISSUE

An application for an additional motion adjournment must be filed through NYSCEF and emailed to BXSUPCIV-IA17@nycourts.gov.

For any further adjournments, the parties must seek leave from the Court. Such application for an additional adjournment must be filed via NYSCEF and e-mailed to BXSUPCIV-IA17@nycourts.gov.

Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below.

Page 6 | VI. MOTIONS — 1. Adjournments

A stipulation to adjourn a motion’s return date must be filed through NYSCEF and emailed to the Part Clerk.

Stipulations to adjourn the return date of a motion must be filed via NYSCEF and e-mailed to the Part Clerk at BXSUPCIV-IA17@nycourts.gov.

Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below.

Page 6 | VI. MOTIONS — 1. Adjournments

The movant must immediately electronically file proof of service of the notice to NYSCEF.

The movant must then immediately e-file proof of service of such notice to NYSCEF.

Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below.

Page 7 | Temporary Injunctive Relief

A request for an order compelling a subpoena must be filed through NYSCEF and emailed to the Part Clerk at the listed address.

Requests for the Court to so order a subpoena shall be supported by an affirmation explaining the need for an order and shall be filed via NYSCEF and e-mailed to the Part Clerk at BXSUPCIV-IA17@nycourts.gov.

Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below.

Page 11 | VIII. SUBPOENAS

After issue is joined, a party may request a settlement conference by filing a stipulation or letter through NYSCEF and emailing it to the designated court address.

Parties may request a settlement conference with the Court at any time after issue is joined by filing a stipulation or letter via NYSCEF and e- mailing it to BxSupCiv-IA17@nycourts.gov.

Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below.

Page 5 | V. PRE-TRIAL AND SETTLEMENT CONFERENCES — 2. Settlement Conferences

A party interested in court-sponsored ADR may notify the court by filing a letter through NYSCEF and emailing it to the designated address.

Parties interested in pursuing Court sponsored ADR may advise the Court of said interest by e-filing a letter via NYSCEF and via e-mail to BXSUPCIV-IA17@nycourts.gov.

Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below.

Page 6 | V. PRE-TRIAL AND SETTLEMENT CONFERENCES — 3. Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)

Filing Timing and Cure Windows

A proposed Compliance Conference Order must be filed at least three business days before the conference to waive appearances.

Appearances at the compliance conference may be waived by the filing of a proposed Compliance Conference Order, at least three business days before the scheduled conference.

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Page 4 | III. DISCOVERY/CONFERENCES

Summary-judgment motions must be filed within 60 days after the Note of Issue is filed, and this directive overrides contrary deadlines in court or preliminary-conference orders.

All motions for summary judgment must be filed within 60 days of the filing of the Note of Issue. THIS DIRECTIVE SUPERCEDES ANY DIFFERENT DEADLINE SET FORTH IN ANY COURT ORDER, INCLUDING A PRELIMINARY CONFERENCE ORDER.

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Page 7 | Summary Judgment Motions

Service and Proof of Service Rules

A written request for an adjournment after unsuccessful consent efforts must be served on all parties.

If a party is unable to obtain an adjournment on consent, then that party shall make a written request for an adjournment explaining efforts made to obtain an adjournment on consent. The request shall be served upon all parties.

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Page 6 | VI. MOTIONS — 1. Adjournments

Compliance with every service requirement in the signed order to show cause is mandatory, and failure results in denial of the motion.

Movant must strictly comply with all service requirements directed in the signed OTSC. Failure to do so will result in denial of the motion.

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Page 7 | Temporary Injunctive Relief

Plaintiff must serve the defendant with the default-judgment decision and order and notice of entry at least 10 days before requesting an inquest date, using the methods specified in the decision and order or, absent such direction, first-class mail and registered mail with return receipt requested, and must upload proof of service to NYSCEF.

Plaintiff shall serve a copy of the decision and order granting a default judgment with notice of entry upon defendant by the methods set forth in the decision and order, and if no such directive is included in the decision and order, then defendant shall be served with a copy of the decision and order with notice of entry by first class mail and registered mail, return receipt requested, 10 DAYS prior to plaintiff’s request seeking an inquest date. Proof of said service shall be uploaded to NYSCEF.

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Page 13 | X. INQUESTS

Failure to electronically file proof of service may delay consideration of the TRO application or result in denial of injunctive relief.

Failure to e-file proof of service may result in delayed consideration of the TRO application or denial of the injunctive relief.

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Page 7 | Temporary Injunctive Relief

At least 24 hours before the intended hearing, a Part 17 movant seeking injunctive relief must email the motion papers to opposing counsel, call opposing counsel, and upload a copy to NYSCEF.

In Part 17, a movant seeking injunctive relief must e-mail their motion papers to opposing counsel, call opposing counsel, and UPLOAD A COPY TO NYSCEF, at least 24 hours prior to when the movant wishes to be heard on the application.

Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below.

Page 7 | Temporary Injunctive Relief

Plaintiff must serve the Note of Issue and inquest-request letter on the defendant by first-class mail within 10 days of filing them in NYSCEF and upload an affidavit of service within 10 days after service.

Plaintiff shall serve a copy of the Note of Issue and the letter requesting an inquest on defendant by first class mail within 10 days of filing the documents in NYSCEF and upload an affidavit of service within 10 days of said service.

Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below.

Page 13 | X. INQUESTS

Courtesy Copy Requirements

Chambers does not require working copies of motion papers filed electronically.

Chambers does not require working copies of electronically filed motion papers.

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A courtesy copy of an appropriate proposed order accompanying a motion should be emailed to BxSupCiv-IA17@nycourts.gov.

Where appropriate, proposed orders should be submitted with motions pursuant to 22 NYCRR §202.8-a, and a courtesy copy e-mailed to BxSupCiv-IA17@nycourts.gov.

We could not find this wording in the court's document. Open the source before relying on it.

Page 9

Sealing & Redaction Procedures

All e-filed documents must redact the infant’s full name and date of birth, except initials and year.

The infant’s full name (other than initials) and date of birth (other than year) shall be redacted in all e-filed documents.

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Page 9 | VII. Infant Compromise

Pre-Motion Conference Requirements

Each party ordinarily receives only one opportunity to move for summary judgment unless sufficient justification is shown or the court previously authorizes another opportunity.

Unless sufficient justification is demonstrated, or unless expressly authorized by the Court in a prior order, each party shall be afforded only one opportunity to make a motion for summary judgment.

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Page 7 | Summary Judgment Motions

Filing a motion does not stay discovery; any discovery stay must be requested in a separate request.

The filing of any motion shall NOT stay discovery. A stay of discovery must be requested separately.

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Page 8 | Other Guidance on Motions

The discovery pre-motion letter must identify the specific disputes and describe the parties' good-faith resolution efforts.

The letter shall set forth the specific discovery issue(s) to be addressed at the conference and the details of their good faith efforts to resolve the dispute prior to seeking Court intervention.

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Page 8 | Discovery Motions

A discovery motion may not be combined with a request for other relief.

Discovery motions shall not be combined with requests for any other relief.

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Page 8 | Discovery Motions

Non-discovery motions are decided on submission unless the court notifies the parties that oral argument or a conference has been scheduled.

All motions (other than discovery motions) will be decided “on submission” unless the Court notifies the parties that the matter has been scheduled for oral argument/conference before the Court.

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Page 8 | Other Guidance on Motions

A party may request oral argument by filing a letter with the motion papers and emailing the request to the listed chambers address.

Any party may request oral argument of a motion by letter accompanying the motion papers, pursuant to 22 NYCRR §202.8-f [b]. Such request must also be e-mailed to BXSUPCIV-IA17@nycourts.gov).

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Page 8 | Other Guidance on Motions

Parties scheduled for oral argument should keep a copy of their filed papers readily available to the Court.

If scheduled for oral argument, the parties should have a copy of their filed papers readily available for the Court.

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Page 8 | Other Guidance on Motions

Before filing a discovery motion, a party must request a pre-motion conference by filing a letter request to NYSCEF and emailing it to the listed chambers address.

Prior to filing a discovery motion, parties shall request a pre-motion conference via letter request filed to NYSCEF and e-mailed to BxSupCiv-IA17@nycourts.gov.

We could not find this wording in the court's document. Open the source before relying on it.

Page 8 | Discovery Motions

Failure to comply with the cited discovery-conference requirements results in denial without prejudice and may be renewed with proper papers.

Failure to adhere to either section will result in denial of the motion, without prejudice to renew on proper papers.

Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below.

Page 8 | Discovery Motions

Parties must first attempt to resolve discovery disputes through informal procedures rather than motion practice.

Parties shall attempt to resolve all discovery disputes through informal procedures, as opposed to motion practice, pursuant to 22 NYCRR §202.20-f[a].

We could not find this wording in the court's document. Open the source before relying on it.

Page 8 | Discovery Motions

The Court will schedule an in-person oral-argument appearance for every compliant discovery motion.

The Court will schedule an in-person appearance for oral argument on ALL discovery motions made in compliance with these rules.

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Page 8 | Discovery Motions

Adjournment & Extension Requirements

An extension application must be made as soon as practicable and before the discovery deadline expires.

An application for the extension of a discovery deadline shall be made as soon as practicable and prior to the expiration of such a deadline

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Page 4 | III. DISCOVERY/CONFERENCES

Every motion adjournment remains subject to the Court’s final approval.

All adjournments are subject to the final approval of the Court.

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Page 6 | VI. MOTIONS — 1. Adjournments

A motion may not be adjourned by consent more than three times or for more than 60 cumulative days.

No motion may be adjourned on consent more than 3 times or for a cumulative total of more than 60 days (see 22 NYCRR §202.8-a[c]).

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Page 6 | VI. MOTIONS — 1. Adjournments

A trial adjournment will be granted only when extraordinary and unanticipated circumstances exist.

Adjournments of trials shall be granted only upon extraordinary and unanticipated circumstances

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Page 11 | IX. JURY TRIALS

An adjournment request must be submitted in writing through NYSCEF at least 48 hours before the scheduled appearance.

Adjournment requests must be made in writing, via NYSCEF, at least 48 hours prior to the scheduled appearance.

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Page 2 | II. APPEARANCES

Any adjournment beyond the consent limits requires leave from the Court, a NYSCEF filing, an email to the designated address, and a statement of reasons.

For any further adjournments, the parties must seek leave from the Court. Such application for an additional adjournment must be filed via NYSCEF and e-mailed to BXSUPCIV-IA17@nycourts.gov. The application must contain the reason for the request.

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Page 6 | VI. MOTIONS — 1. Adjournments

A party unable to obtain a consensual adjournment must make a written request explaining its efforts, serve it on every party, and seek court relief.

If a party is unable to obtain an adjournment on consent, then that party shall make a written request for an adjournment explaining efforts made to obtain an adjournment on consent. The request shall be served upon all parties.

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Page 6 | VI. MOTIONS — 1. Adjournments

Chambers Communication Rules

Parties may contact Chambers by telephone or email only for an emergency requiring immediate court attention or with prior court permission.

Telephone calls or e-mails to Chambers are not permitted absent an emergency requiring immediate Court attention or prior Court permission.

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Page 1 | I. COMMUNICATIONS/INQUIRIES

The requesting party must separately notify the Part Clerk by email regarding the adjournment request.

The party requesting the adjournment must also notify the Part Clerk via e-mail at BxSupCiv-IA17@nycourts.gov.

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Page 2 | II. APPEARANCES

Interpreter requests must be emailed to the Part Clerk as soon as known and no later than 10 calendar days before the appearance.

Requests for a language interpreter should be directed to the Part Clerk via e-mail at BxSupCiv-IA17@nycourts.gov. as soon as known, but not less than 10 calendar days before an appearance.

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Page 3 | I. COMMUNICATIONS/INQUIRIES

The Court must be emailed immediately about developments affecting resolution of a pending motion, with all other case parties copied.

Please contact the Court immediately if there are any developments in a case that would affect the resolution of a pending motion (i.e., settlement, withdrawal, etc.), pursuant to 22 NYCRR §202.28. Please make sure to copy all other parties in the case on any e-mail sent to the Court.

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Settlement and pre-trial conferences must be held in person unless the Court otherwise directs at its sole discretion.

All settlement and pre-trial conferences shall be held in person, unless otherwise directed by the Court and at the Court’s sole discretion.

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Page 5 | V. PRE-TRIAL AND SETTLEMENT CONFERENCES — 1. Pre-Trial Conferences

Questions about ADA accommodations should be emailed to the Part Clerk.

Any further questions should be directed to the Part Clerk via e-mail at BxSupCiv-IA17@nycourts.gov.

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Page 3 | I. COMMUNICATIONS/INQUIRIES

A party may communicate its interest in ADR during any court appearance.

The parties may also advise the Court of their interest in pursuing ADR during any appearance.

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Page 6 | V. PRE-TRIAL AND SETTLEMENT CONFERENCES — 3. Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)

Court-wide rules

Applies court-wide

These 98 rules apply across New York Supreme Court, Bronx County. Where this judge's own standing orders above address the same topic, the judge's requirement controls.

Filing Requirements

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  • Applies to
    Agreement to mediate

    In non-matrimonial presumptive mediation cases, all parties or their attorneys must complete the agreement to mediate, upload it to NYSCEF, and email a copy to the ADR Department.

  • Applies to
    Agreement to mediate

    In matrimonial presumptive mediation cases, all parties or their attorneys must complete the agreement to mediate, upload it to NYSCEF, and email a copy to the Matrimonial ADR Coordinator.

  • Applies to
    Working copy

    Each covered document must first be filed through NYSCEF, after which its working copy delivered to the Part must have a firmly affixed, outward-facing copy of the related NYSCEF Notice on the back page; the Part will not accept a working copy without that notice.

E-Filing

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  • Applies to
    Agreement to mediate

    The completed agreement to mediate must be submitted through NYSCEF, with an additional copy emailed to BXSUPADR@nycourts.gov.

  • Applies to
    Agreement to mediate

    The completed matrimonial agreement to mediate must be submitted through NYSCEF, with an additional copy emailed to BXSUPADRMAT@NYCourts.gov.

  • A motion on notice or notice of petition in a New York Supreme Court e-filed case must be filed through NYSCEF.

Filing Timing

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  • After filing through NYSCEF and paying the motion fee, the Motion Support Office automatically calendars the matter, and the filer need not take further action.

  • Deadline
    3 business days

    The supporting papers and proof of hard-copy service must be e-filed within three business days after service.

  • An Order to Show Cause must be commenced by April 18, 2024, or within three business days after the Board of Elections invalidates the petition.

Adjournments

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  • A compliant motion adjournment may be obtained by filing a stipulation of all parties through NYSCEF using the designated Stipulation to Adjourn Motion filing.

  • A non-stipulated adjournment or notice request is sent to Chambers for judicial decision, and the requesting attorney must notify the adversary of the result.

  • An adjournment of the hearing's commencement requires compelling reasons and approval from both the Referee and the referring Justice.

About Judge Erin Noelle Guven

- **Part:** Part IA-17 - **Courtroom:** Room 405 - **Chambers:** Room 842 - **Law Clerk:** Amy Wochos, Esq. - **Assistant Law Clerk:** James Pean, Esq. - **Part Clerk:** Victoria L. Bowman - **Email:** awochos@nycourts.gov

Common questions about Judge Erin Noelle Guven's rules

Are courtesy copies required for Judge Erin Noelle Guven?

Courtesy-copy rule applies for proposed orders. Details: by email. A courtesy copy of an appropriate proposed order accompanying a motion should be emailed to BxSupCiv-IA17@nycourts.gov.

View ruleSource: page 9

Does Judge Erin Noelle Guven require a pre-motion conference or letter before filing a motion?

Judge Erin Noelle Guven's rules set a pre-motion procedure for covered motions. Each party ordinarily receives only one opportunity to move for summary judgment unless sufficient justification is shown or the court previously authorizes another opportunity.

View ruleSource: page 7, section Summary Judgment Motions

What formatting rules apply to filings before Judge Erin Noelle Guven?

Judge Erin Noelle Guven's formatting rule includes file format docx. Proposed verdict sheets and requested jury instructions must be emailed to the Part Clerk in Word format.

View ruleSource: page 12, section IX. JURY TRIALS

What must be included with pretrial settlement conference information sheet filings before Judge Erin Noelle Guven?

The rule identifies required filing content or certificates. Each party must complete and bring a Pre-Trial/Settlement Conference Information sheet to the conference.

View ruleSource: page 5, section V. PRE-TRIAL AND SETTLEMENT CONFERENCES — 1. Pre-Trial Conferences

What must be included with letter filings before Judge Erin Noelle Guven?

The rule requires caption and case number. Court correspondence must include the case index number and caption, provide notice to all parties, and include each party's email address and telephone number.

View ruleSource: page 1, section I. COMMUNICATIONS/INQUIRIES

How may parties contact Judge Erin Noelle Guven's chambers?

The rule addresses phone communications with Judge Erin Noelle Guven's chambers. Parties may contact Chambers by telephone or email only for an emergency requiring immediate court attention or with prior court permission.

View ruleSource: page 1, section I. COMMUNICATIONS/INQUIRIES

How does Judge Erin Noelle Guven handle sealed or redacted filings?

Judge Erin Noelle Guven's rules set procedures for sealed or redacted filings. Process: file redacted on ecf. All e-filed documents must redact the infant’s full name and date of birth, except initials and year.

View ruleSource: page 9, section VII. Infant Compromise

How do I request an adjournment or extension before Judge Erin Noelle Guven?

Requests should be made at least 48 hours in advance when this rule applies before Judge Erin Noelle Guven. The request must include reason for request. An adjournment request must be submitted in writing through NYSCEF at least 48 hours before the scheduled appearance.

View ruleSource: page 2, section II. APPEARANCES

Is electronic filing required before Judge Erin Noelle Guven?

Yes. Electronic filing is required for the covered filings. Correspondence to the Court must be in letter form and filed through NYSCEF.

View ruleSource: page 1, section I. COMMUNICATIONS/INQUIRIES

What filing deadlines apply to compliance conference order filings before Judge Erin Noelle Guven?

A proposed Compliance Conference Order must be filed at least three business days before the conference to waive appearances.

View ruleSource: page 4, section III. DISCOVERY/CONFERENCES

What rule applies to service for written adjournment request before Judge Erin Noelle Guven?

The rule addresses service method, recipient, or timing requirements. Details: recipient: all parties. A written request for an adjournment after unsuccessful consent efforts must be served on all parties.

View ruleSource: page 6, section VI. MOTIONS — 1. Adjournments
Complete rules summary for Judge Erin Noelle Guven

Each party must complete and bring a Pre-Trial/Settlement Conference Information sheet to the conference.

Correspondence to the Court must be in letter form and filed through NYSCEF.

Court correspondence must include the case index number and caption, provide notice to all parties, and include each party's email address and telephone number.

Parties may contact Chambers by telephone or email only for an emergency requiring immediate court attention or with prior court permission.

All parties must promptly notify the court through NYSCEF and the Part Clerk by email when the action or a motion is settled, withdrawn, discontinued, or otherwise disposed, or when a party dies or files for bankruptcy.

When a matter settles, the parties must file a notice, stipulation, or motion to discontinue through NYSCEF before the next scheduled court date, or all parties must appear.

An adjournment request must be submitted in writing through NYSCEF at least 48 hours before the scheduled appearance.

The requesting party must separately notify the Part Clerk by email regarding the adjournment request.

The adjournment request letter must state the conference date, conference type, reason, whether all parties consent, and suggested new dates.

Parties must use the Part’s standard Preliminary Conference and Case Scheduling Order, available in fillable form on the Bronx County Supreme Court part-rules webpage.

Attorneys who are engaged must file an Affirmation of Actual Engagement through NYSCEF and email the Part Clerk.

Questions about ADA accommodations should be emailed to the Part Clerk.

Interpreter requests must be emailed to the Part Clerk as soon as known and no later than 10 calendar days before the appearance.

Attorneys must register for E-Track in Part 17 matters.

Parties that wish to e-track their cases must file the appropriate appearances through NYSCEF.

To waive preliminary-conference appearances, parties must file the jointly completed scheduling order through NYSCEF and email a copy to the Part Clerk.

A proposed Compliance Conference Order must be filed at least three business days before the conference to waive appearances.

An extension application must be made as soon as practicable and before the discovery deadline expires.

The plaintiff must serve and file a Note of Issue and Certificate of Readiness by the date set in the Compliance Conference Order.

When all parties agree that discovery is complete, they must electronically file and email a stipulation to the Part Clerk.

The discovery-completion stipulation must certify completion of discovery and provide for filing the Note of Issue within 30 days.

Settlement and pre-trial conferences must be held in person unless the Court otherwise directs at its sole discretion.

After issue is joined, a party may request a settlement conference by filing a stipulation or letter through NYSCEF and emailing it to the designated court address.

A letter requesting a settlement conference must state whether all parties were consulted and whether they agree the conference may advance settlement or other resolution; requests omitting this information will be denied.

A settlement-conference request should include the case name, index number, attorneys’ names and phone numbers, and any applicable defendant insurance policy limits.

An attorney appearing at a settlement conference must know the case facts and circumstances and have authority to bind the client.

Attorneys must have NYSCEF access at a settlement conference, and clients or adjusters must be reachable by telephone during it.

Failure to comply with settlement-conference attendance requirements, including sending an attorney lacking knowledge or authority, may be treated as a default.

A party interested in court-sponsored ADR may notify the court by filing a letter through NYSCEF and emailing it to the designated address.

A party may communicate its interest in ADR during any court appearance.

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