Judge Myrna Socorro
Individual Rules, Standing Orders & Policies
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Limits & Logistics
Courtesy Copies
Affirmation Of Engagement
- Email • Before Default Time
Filings >= 100 pages
- Chambers Drop Off • At Least 7 Days Prior
Stipulation To Withdraw Motion, Withdrawal Letter
- Email • Upon Filing
Motion
Court-wideAdjournments
- A party seeking an adjournment of its conference should file the appropriate Affirmation of Engagement under Part A, Section 9.
- An adjournment exceeding 30 days requires a written explanation, and the Court may change any date selected by the parties.
- A motion may not be adjourned for more than 60 days or more than three times, with all adjournments capped at a cumulative of 60 days.
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Request must include
- A stipulated conference adjournment must be approved by the Court and filed through NYSCEF at least 48 hours before the scheduled conference.
- A written stipulation to adjourn a motion must be submitted through NYSCEF and emailed to the part and listed copies at least 48 hours before the scheduled date and time.
- A written request to adjourn an in-camera inspection must be emailed to the Principal Law Clerk and copied to the Part email no later than two business days before inspection.
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Document Format Requirements7 rules
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Documents submitted for in-camera inspection must be unredacted and Bates stamped.
All documents presented to the Court for inspection shall be unredacted and bates stamped.
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Each separately filed motion exhibit must bear a title identifying the exhibit.
Each exhibit in the motion papers shall be e-filed separately and each exhibit shall be labeled with a title of identification. (E.g., Exhibit “A” - Deposition of plaintiff - January 1st, 2015").
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Motions and supporting documents must comply with the cited formatting, word-count, and word-count-certification rules.
The parties are reminded to comply with the rules as to formatting, word count, and word count certification of motions and supporting documents (22 NYCRR §202.8-b).
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Deposition transcripts submitted with a motion must use the single-page format rather than the condensed version, and noncompliance may result in denial.
For any deposition transcripts, you must use the single page deposition transcripts and not the condensed version. Your motion may be denied for failure to follow this rule
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Videos must be delivered to the Part on a clearly labeled USB drive or CD identifying the index number, motion sequence, and exhibit designation.
The videos must be sent to the Part, on a clearly labeled USB Drive or CD which contains the index number, motion sequence and exhibit designation.
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For a non-pleading exhibit exceeding 10 pages, counsel or a pro se litigant must highlight the relevant sections and cite them in the supporting affirmation or affidavit.
For any exhibit (excluding pleadings) that is more than 10 pages, counsel/pro se litigants shall highlight the relevant sections of the document in support of his/her/their argument and reference them in his/her/their affirmation/affidavit.
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must contain the following decretal clause in bold of no less than 12" Times New Roman uppercase font, doubled space.
Summary: An OSC withdrawal application must contain the specified decretal clause in bold, uppercase Times New Roman, and double-spaced formatting.
Document Filing Requirements31 rules
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When an attorney cannot appear with knowledge of the case, the attorney of record must provide a written Affirmation of Engagement under Part 125.
In the event that an attorney cannot appear with knowledge of the case, the attorney of record must provide the Court with a written Affirmation of Engagement pursuant to Part 125 Uniform Rules for the Engagement of Counsel.
Document Type
Affirmation Of Engagement
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A party that used AI in preparing any document filed with or submitted to the Court must disclose that use in the document.
Any party that has used artificial intelligence (AI), including but no limited to ChatGPT, CoCounsel and Lexis+AI, in the preparation of any documents filed with or submitted to the Court shall advise the Court of that fact in said document.
Document Type
Documents Filed Or Submitted With Court
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An in-camera inspection may be directed only by court order resulting from a motion or specified conference.
In-camera inspections shall be directed by Court Order only resulting from a motion, Preliminary Conference, Compliance Conference or Status Conference.
Document Type
Court Order
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The privilege log must identify the matter and include Bates numbers, document descriptions, and discoverability arguments.
The privilege log shall provide the name and index number of the matter and the following informational columns: a) the bates stamp number; and b) a description of the document(s); and c) legal arguments regarding the discoverability of the item.
Document Type
Privilege Log
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Motions and supporting documents must include the word-count certification required by the cited rule.
The parties are reminded to comply with the rules as to formatting, word count, and word count certification of motions and supporting documents (22 NYCRR §202.8-b).
Document Type
Motion
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Parties must bring copies of their discovery motions and responsive papers to the court in person on the motion’s return date.
Parties MUST bring a copy of their discovery motions and their responsive papers to the Court on the return date of the motion IN PERSON.
Document Type
Discovery Motion
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Every proposed order to show cause must include a decretal paragraph specifying service provisions, the names and addresses of all parties, and alternate methods of service for the court to determine and order.
All proposed OSCs must include a decretal paragraph for service provisions of the OSC that includes the names and addresses of all parties and must provide for alternate ways of service which the Court will then determine and order service.
Document Type
Order To Show Cause
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A party filing responsive papers on the return date must bring copies of the responsive papers and exhibits to the in-person appearance.
Anyone who files any responsive papers on the day of the Order to Show Cause return date is to bring copies of their responsive papers and exhibits to the IN PERSON appearance.
Document Type
Responsive Papers
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Any TRO application included in an order to show cause must comply with Uniform Rule §202.7(f), and noncompliance may result in denial of the OSC.
Any applications for a TRO in the OSC must comply with Uniform Rule §202.7(f). Non-compliance may result in denial of the OSC.
Document Type
Order To Show Cause
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A defaulting party must file a motion to vacate the order unless all parties agree to restore the action or answer by stipulation.
in order to be restore, the defaulting party must file a motion to vacate the Order unless all the parties agree to stipulate to restore the action or answer without motion practice.
Document Type
Motion To Vacate Order
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A request for a so-ordered subpoena must be made by written affirmation describing the relevant facts and procedure and explaining why ordinary discovery mechanisms are insufficient.
However, in the event that a “So Ordered” Subpoena is required , the party requesting same shall make a written request by affirmation as to the relevant facts and procedure and provide an explanation as to why a subpoena is required in lieu of ordinary discovery mechanisms.
Document Type
So Ordered Subpoena
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If no Trustee is appointed, a proposed ICO order must include the quoted language directing the Guardian to submit a bank-issued deposit copy to the Clerk’s Office, Room 217, within 30 days of the deposit.
All proposed ICO orders must contain the following language if no Trustee is appointed: “It is further Ordered that the Guardian shall, within thirty (30) days of the deposit of the funds due the infant herein in the designated bank account, submit to the Clerk’s Office, Room 217, a copy of the deposit issued by the bank”.
Document Type
Proposed Infant Compromise Order
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The supporting attorney affirmation for an ICO, or the pro se affidavit, must state the policy limits of all available insurance.
The supporting attorney affirmation for the ICO, or pro se affidavit, shall set for the policy limits of all available insurance
Document Type
ICO Supporting Affirmation Or Pro Se Affidavit
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Attorneys must comply with CPLR 321 by filing the required Consent to Change Attorney forms in any action.
Attorneys are reminded to review CPLR §321 as to Consent to Change Attorney forms required to be filed in any action.
Document Type
Consent To Change Attorney Forms
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Party-only correspondence or emails must not be filed unless used as an exhibit to a motion.
Further, do not file said correspondence and/or emails that are solely between the parties, or their counsel and not addressed to the Court, unless it is to be used as an exhibit to a motion.
Document Type
Correspondence
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A self-represented party’s submission must include the party’s name, address, telephone number, and email address.
If a party is pro se, the party must include his/her/their name, address, telephone number and email address.
Document Type
Submission
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Every attorney submission, including an order to show cause, motion papers, and stipulation, must contain the attorney’s name, address, telephone number, and email address.
Each submission, including Orders to Show Cause, motion papers and Stipulations, must contain the attorney’s name, address, telephone number and email address.
Document Type
Submission
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The discovery-dispute letter must briefly describe the issues and the technology or methods used in good-faith efforts to resolve them.
The letter shall set forth a brief description of the issue(s) and what technology or methods have been used in good faith efforts to resolve the discovery issue between the parties.
Document Type
Letter
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The court will not entertain successive summary judgment motions unless the movant shows newly discovered evidence or provides other sufficient justification.
Successive motions for summary judgment will not be entertained without movant making a showing of newly discovered evidence or other sufficient justification.
Document Type
Summary Judgment Motion
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Failure to comply with the stated requirements may result in rejection or denial of the motion.
Failure to comply with these requirements may result in the rejection or denial of your motion.
Requirement
Document requirement
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The parties should ensure that the entire caption appears in the Stipulation of Discontinuance.
The parties are reminded to ensure that the entire caption is in the Stipulation of Discontinuance.
Document Type
Stipulation Of Discontinuance
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Subpoenas are not required to be so ordered.
All subpoenas do not have to be “So Ordered”.
Document Type
Subpoena
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Counsel or pro se litigants should use the Infant Compromise Order checklist before submitting a proposed ICO.
Q. INFANT COMPROMISE ORDERS (ICOs) To avoid delay and ensure that all required documents are submitted, counsel or pro se litigants should utilize the Infant Compromise Order checklist before submitting the proposed ICO.
Document Type
Proposed Infant Compromise Order
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You must copy Part 33 and all parties on the email, and must include the following information: a brief summary of the facts, procedural and motion history, information regarding prior negotiations, your demand, and lien information (including a breakdown of the lien).
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Summary: A post-note conference scheduling email must copy Part 33 and all parties and include the specified case, demand, negotiation, and lien information.
Document Type
Post Note Settlement Conference Email
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The email shall contain a brief summary of the facts of the case, any relevant procedural or motion history, information regarding prior negotiations, a demand, lien information (breakdown will be required) and all parties must be cc’d on the email.
Summary: The pre-note conference scheduling email must include specified case, negotiation, demand, and lien information and must copy all parties.
Document Type
Pre Note Settlement Conference Email
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However, such mutual agreement to restore, the parties must agree by written stipulation, and the defaulting party must also file an affirmation providing an explanation to the Court for their failure in appearance on the defaulted date.
Summary: A mutually agreed restoration must be documented in a written stipulation, and the defaulting party must also file an affirmation explaining the missed appearance.
Document Type
Written Stipulation
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The supporting attorney affirmation for the ICO, or pro se affidavit, shall set for the policy limits of all available insurance and shall attach any (1) proposed annuity plans; (2) itemized list of disbursements with receipts; and (3) comparables to support the reasonableness of the settlement amount(s)
Summary: The supporting attorney affirmation for an ICO, or the pro se affidavit, must attach proposed annuity plans, an itemized list of disbursements with receipts, and comparables supporting the reasonableness of the settlement amounts.
Document Type
ICO Supporting Affirmation Or Pro Se Affidavit
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If a movant or opponent is submitting a Brief/Memorandum of Law in support of their motion or opposition, then the Affirmation in Support or Opposition shall not repeat the legal arguments.
Summary: A supporting or opposing affirmation must not repeat the legal arguments contained in a brief or memorandum of law.
Document Type
Summary Judgment Brief
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If the subpoena is for trial purposes, advise the Court of same in the affirmation and email, and the trial date, if known.
Summary: A trial-purpose subpoena request must advise the Court of that purpose in the affirmation and email and provide the trial date if known.
Document Type
So Ordered Subpoena
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Once the motion has been decided, the video exhibit on USB or CD shall be returned in the Courtroom to the submitting party.
Summary: After the motion is decided, the USB or CD video exhibit must be returned to the submitting party in the courtroom.
Document Type
Exhibits
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In NYSCEF, an identifying page should be created indicating that a hard copy of the video was sent along with an affidavit of service of the video to opposing counsel and to the Court.
Summary: In NYSCEF, an identifying page should state that the hard-copy video was sent with an affidavit of service on opposing counsel and the Court.
Document Type
Exhibits
Filing & Service rules
Electronic Filing Rules
Parties must file appropriate appearances through NYSCEF and request electronic tracking for their case.
The parties are reminded that they must file their appropriate appearances via NYSCEF and request e-track of their case.
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Page 1 | A. GENERAL RULES
All documents in Part 33 must be electronically filed through NYSCEF.
IA Part 33 is an e-filing part with all documents being e-filed via NYSCEF.
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Page 1 | A. GENERAL RULES
A self-represented plaintiff must electronically file the RJI and request for preliminary conference, except that non-electronic cases must be filed in Room 118.
The self represented Plaintiff is to e-file the RJI and Request for Preliminary Conference, except that if it is not an e-file case, it is to be filed in Room 118.
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Page 3 | C. PRELIMINARY CONFERENCE/CASE SCHEDULING ORDER (PC/CSO) — Self Represented/Pro Se Plaintiff
Each motion exhibit must be electronically filed as a separate document and labeled with an identifying title.
Each exhibit in the motion papers shall be e-filed separately and each exhibit shall be labeled with a title of identification. (E.g., Exhibit “A” - Deposition of plaintiff - January 1st, 2015").
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Page 6 | J MOTIONS
When the court reschedules a default motion noticed on a non-Thursday, the movant must file proof on NYSCEF that a certified-mail letter with the new return date was sent to the defaulting party.
If a motion is for default, and the date is rescheduled by the Court because the movant noticed it on a day that is not a Thursday, the movant must file proof on NYSCEF that they have sent a letter to the defaulting party, by certified mail, with the new return date of the motion.
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Page 6 | J MOTIONS
Summary judgment motions must be e-filed through NYSCEF within 90 days after the note of issue is filed.
Summary Judgment motions MUST be e-filed via NYSCEF within ninety (90) days after the filing of the NOI.
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Page 7 | A. GENERAL RULES
When a case is resolved, the parties must file a fully executed stipulation discontinuing the action through NYSCEF and email copies to the listed Part addresses.
If the case has been resolved at any stage of the litigation, the parties must file a fully executed Stipulation Discontinuing Action via NYSCEF and submit a copy to the Part at: BxSupCiv-ia33@nycourts.gov via email and to Lbeato@nycourts.gov and mvaughan@nycourts.gov
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Page 10 | K. STIPULATION OF DISCONTINUANCE
Attorneys must immediately notify the Court by NYSCEF letter of specified case developments and send a copy to the Part by email.
If any time there is any issue that the attorneys become aware of, such as a bankruptcy filing, death or guardianship of any party, or withdrawal of counsel or death or suspension of a party’s counsel, it shall be immediately brought to the attention to the Court by letter e-filed via NYSCEF and a copy of the letter sent to the Part at: BxSupCiv-ia33@nycourts.gov
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Page 10 | L. OTHER ISSUES
Video exhibits should not be uploaded to NYSCEF.
Video exhibits should not be uploaded to NYSCEF.
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Page 10 | 15. Video Exhibits
An Affidavit or Affirmation of Engagement must be filed through NYSCEF under Part 125, with a copy emailed to the Part before default time.
Affidavits of Engagement must be filed via NYSCEF, following Part 125 Uniform Rules and a copy sent to the part via email at: BxSupCiv- ia33@nycourts.gov before default time.
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Page 2 | A. GENERAL RULES
A motion withdrawal stipulation identifying the motion sequence number, or a movant's withdrawal letter, should be e-filed through NYSCEF and copied to the two listed chambers email addresses.
If at any point while a motion is pending the parties wish to withdraw their motion, a Stipulation to Withdraw Motion (motion sequence number should be included) or a letter by movant should be e- filed via NYSCEF and a copy to chambers by sending same to lbeato@nycourts.gov and mvaughan@nycourts.gov
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Page 6 | J MOTIONS
A so-ordered subpoena request must include the completed attorney-signed subpoena, be e-filed via NYSCEF, and be emailed to the Part with the adversary copied.
The request with the fully completed and signed by the attorney subpoena shall be e-filed via NYSCEF, and an email shall be sent to the Part at: BxSupCiv-ia33@nycourts.gov with “cc” to adversary that a subpoena has been filed via NYSCEF that the parties are requesting to have “So Ordered”.
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Page 10 | M. SUBPOENAS
A party taking no position on a motion may upload an affirmation stating that position on NYSCEF and need not appear on the return date.
Further, a party who does not oppose a motion, or takes no position on a motion, should upload an Affirmation so indicating on NYSCEF, and they need not appear on the return date of the motion.
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Page 6 | J MOTIONS
Filing Timing and Cure Windows
Motions must be noticed, ordered, or stipulated for Thursday at 10:00 A.M. and require an in-person appearance.
All motions are to be noticed, ordered, or stipulated to Thursdays at 10:00 A.M. and require IN PERSON appearances.
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Page 6 | J MOTIONS
The requester must submit the request by letter via NYSCEF and email the Part and a copy to LBeato@nycourts.gov marked “High Importance” within 24 hours after receiving the Reply, not on the eve of or at the IN PERSON appearance date.
Said request shall be made by letter submitted via NYSCEF AND an email to the Part at: BxSupCiv-ia33@nycourts.gov and a copy to LBeato@nycourts.gov marked of “High Importance”. In no event shall this request be made after 24 hours after receipt of the Reply, or on the eve of or at the IN PERSON appearance date.
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Page 6 | J MOTIONS
Summary judgment motions are due within 90 days after the note of issue is filed.
Summary Judgment motions MUST be e-filed via NYSCEF within ninety (90) days after the filing of the NOI.
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Page 7 | A. GENERAL RULES
If the plaintiff and defense counsel report a recent settlement at an appearance, they will receive a deadline to file the Stipulation of Discontinuance.
If at an appearance the plaintiff along with defense counsel indicate that a case has just recently settled, they will be provided a deadline in which to file the Stipulation of Discontinuance.
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Page 10 | K. STIPULATION OF DISCONTINUANCE
Papers served in violation of the stated CPLR time periods may be rejected by the court.
Any papers served in violation of the time periods set forth by CPLR §2214 and CPLR §2103(b), may not be accepted nor accepted by the Court.
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Page 6 | J MOTIONS
A summary judgment motion return date must be a Thursday at 10:00 A.M. unless it is a court holiday, and the movant must appear in person; if fully briefed, the court will schedule virtual oral argument.
The motions return date shall be scheduled on a Thursday at 10:00 A.M. (except 7 ===== PAGE 8 ===== for court holidays) and requires an IN PERSON appearance. At the appearance, if the motion is fully briefed, the Court will schedule virtual oral arguments with the parties.
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Page 8 | A. GENERAL RULES
Orders to show cause are returnable on Thursdays at 10:00 A.M. except for court holidays, require an in-person appearance, and may be denied if the movant fails to appear on time.
OSCs will be made returnable THURSDAYS at 10:00 A.M. (except for Court holidays) and require an IN PERSON appearance. Failure to appear on time by the movant may result in denial of the motion for non-appearance
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Page 8 | A. GENERAL RULES
The Court may refuse to accept a paper that does not comply with the cited redaction rule.
The parties are on notice that the Court may refuse to accept a paper for non compliance 22 NYCRR §202.5(d)(2).
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Page 10 | P. REDACTION RULES
Service and Proof of Service Rules
The objecting party must serve a privilege log at least seven days before inspection and provide the court a copy with proof of service on the inspection date.
The party opposing the disclosure shall serve a privilege log on the party seeking disclosure at least seven (7) days prior to the inspection date and shall provide the Court with a copy of the privilege log, with proof of service, on the date of inspection.
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Page 5 | I. IN-CAMERA INSPECTIONS
The movant must send the notice letter to the defaulting party by certified mail, including the motion's new return date.
If a motion is for default, and the date is rescheduled by the Court because the movant noticed it on a day that is not a Thursday, the movant must file proof on NYSCEF that they have sent a letter to the defaulting party, by certified mail, with the new return date of the motion.
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Page 6 | J MOTIONS
Motion notice and all served papers must comply with the cited CPLR and Uniform Rules service-time requirements.
Notice of motions must be served in accordance with CPLR. All papers served must comply with the time requirements of CPLR and 22 NYCRR §202.7.
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Page 6 | J MOTIONS
An affidavit of service and specified mailing evidence must be included and e-filed through NYSCEF at least 48 hours before the order to show cause’s return date.
Proof of service by Affidavit of Service along with copies of first class Certificates of Mailing; Overnight Airbill; or certified mail receipt shall be included, and e-filed via NYSCEF at least 48 hours prior to the return date of the Order to Show Cause.
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Page 8 | A. GENERAL RULES
The chambers communication concerning withdrawal must include the adverse party.
Please include your adversary on the communication.
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Page 6 | J MOTIONS
Courtesy Copy Requirements
Inspection documents of 100 pages or more must be brought to chambers at least seven days before the scheduled Room 843 inspection.
Documents that are 100 pages or more must be brought to chambers at least seven (7) days prior to Room 843.
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Page 5 | I. IN-CAMERA INSPECTIONS
A copy of the motion-withdrawal filing must be sent to the two specified chambers email addresses.
a copy to chambers by sending same to lbeato@nycourts.gov and mvaughan@nycourts.gov
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Page 6 | J MOTIONS
A copy of the filed Affidavit or Affirmation of Engagement must be emailed to the Part before default time.
Affidavits of Engagement must be filed via NYSCEF, following Part 125 Uniform Rules and a copy sent to the part via email at: BxSupCiv- ia33@nycourts.gov before default time.
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Page 2 | A. GENERAL RULES
Sealing & Redaction Procedures
Parties must comply with the document-redaction rules stated in Section P.
The parties are to comply with redaction rules (see Section “P” below)
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Page 2 | A. GENERAL RULES
Confidential personal information includes taxpayer identification numbers, birth dates, minors' full names, and financial account numbers, subject to the stated limited exceptions.
Confidential Personal Information (CPI) means: 1. Taxpayer identification number of an individual or entity except for the last 4 digits; 2. The date of birth except for the year of birth 3. A minor’s full name, except for the initials 4 Financial account numbers including credit and/or debit card numbers, a bank account number an investment account number , except for the last 4 digits or letters thereof.
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Page 10 | P. REDACTION RULES
Parties must omit or redact confidential personal information from papers submitted to the Court.
Pursuant to 22 NYCRR §202.5(e)(1), the parties shall omit or redact confidential personal information in papers submitted to the Court.
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Page 10 | P. REDACTION RULES
Filing Bundling Requirements
A motion seeking substantive relief may not be joined with a discovery application.
No motion for substantive relief shall be joined with any application for discovery.
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Page 6 | J MOTIONS
Sur-replies, post-sur-replies, and related correspondence are prohibited unless the court expressly permits them in writing or orally during virtual argument.
No sur-replies or post-sur replies, including correspondence, will be permitted without express written or oral (if during virtual oral arguments) permission from the Court (22 NYCRR §202.8-c].
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Page 6 | J MOTIONS
Pre-Motion Conference Requirements
A discovery motion must be supported by counsel’s affidavit or affirmation documenting an in-person or telephone conference, including its date, time, participants, and duration.
discovery motion shall be supported by an affidavit or affirmation from counsel attesting to counsel having conducted an in-person or telephone conference, setting forth the date and time of such conference, persons participating and the length of time of the conference
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Page 7 | A. GENERAL RULES
Discovery motions are highly discouraged because discovery disputes should first be resolved through good-faith efforts without court intervention.
Discovery motions are highly discouraged (22 NYCRR §202.20-f), as discovery disputes should be resolved through good faith efforts to resolve without Court intervention.
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Page 7 | A. GENERAL RULES
If the next in-person conference is more than 90 days away, the parties may file a discovery-dispute letter addressed to the court and adversary and email copies to the part and chambers.
If the parties, prior to filing such a motion prefer to seek an immediate status conference if the next in person conference is more than 90 days away, the parties should file a letter addressed to the Court and their adversary as to the discovery dispute, and also email the letter to BxSupCiv- IA33@nycourts.gov and copies to lbeato@nycourts.gov and mvaughan@nycourts.gov.
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Page 7 | A. GENERAL RULES
The court may schedule oral argument on any motion at its discretion, and if granted, the argument will occur virtually by MS Teams; recording any virtual court proceeding is strictly prohibited.
Oral arguments on any motion may be scheduled by the Court at the discretion of the Court (22 NYCRR §202.8-f). If the Court grants oral arguments, the Court will schedule the date for oral argument by a VIRTUAL CONFERENCE VIA MS-TEAMS. RECORDING OF ANY VIRTUAL COURT PROCEEDINGS, IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED.
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Page 8 | A. GENERAL RULES
Adjournment & Extension Requirements
A stipulated conference adjournment must be approved by the Court and filed through NYSCEF at least 48 hours before the scheduled conference.
If the parties enter into a Stipulation to adjourn the conference, the Stipulation will need to be “So Ordered” by the Court. The Stipulation must be filed via NYSCEF at least 48 hours prior to the scheduled date and time
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Page 4 | D. COMPLIANCE CONFERENCES AND STATUS CONFERENCE
Any motion-adjournment stipulation must include a briefing schedule, with opposition, cross-motion, opposition-to-cross-motion, and reply papers due within 60 days of the original return date.
With any Stipulation to adjourn a motion, the parties must stipulate as to the briefing schedule, that is, the due dates of any opposition, cross motions, opposition to cross motions, and replies, all to be filed within the sixty (60) days of the original return date of the motion.
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Page 7 | A. GENERAL RULES
A motion may not be adjourned for more than 60 days or more than three times, with all adjournments capped at a cumulative of 60 days.
No motion will be adjourned for a) more than 60 days; or b) more than 3 times not to exceed a cumulative of 60 days.
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A written stipulation to adjourn a motion must be submitted through NYSCEF and emailed to the part and listed copies at least 48 hours before the scheduled date and time.
Parties Stipulate: Stipulations to adjourn a motion, must be made in writing and submitted via NYSCEF and to the part via email at: BxSupCiv-IA33@nycourts.gov with copies to lbeato@nycourts.gov and mvaughan@nycourts.gov at least 48 hours prior to the scheduled date and time.
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Every stipulation to adjourn must be approved by the court with a “So Ordered” designation.
All Stipulations to adjourn must be “So Ordered” by the Court.
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If a party does not consent, the adjournment request must be made by attorney affirmation, submitted through NYSCEF before the return date, and emailed to chambers and opposing counsel, who must promptly respond before the appearance if opposed.
In the event that a party does not consent to an adjournment of the motion, a request for an adjournment shall be: [i] made by attorney affirmation; [ii] submitted to NYSCEF prior to the motion return date and emailed to chambers:: lbeato@nycourts.gov and mvaughan@nycourts.gov AND emailed to opposing counsel [iii] opposing counsel shall promptly respond prior to the appearance stating why they oppose the request for adjournment
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An adjournment exceeding 30 days requires a written explanation, and the Court may change any date selected by the parties.
If more than 30 days is required for the adjournment, the parties are to provide a written explanation of why more than 30 days is necessary. The parties should be aware that any date selected by the parties may be changed by the Court due to the needs of the Court.
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Page 4 | D. COMPLIANCE CONFERENCES AND STATUS CONFERENCE
A party seeking an adjournment of its conference should file the appropriate Affirmation of Engagement under Part A, Section 9.
If you need an adjournment of your conference, please file the appropriate Affirmation of Engagement as stated above in Part A - Section 9 above.
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Page 4 | D. COMPLIANCE CONFERENCES AND STATUS CONFERENCE
An adjourned motion must be scheduled on a Thursday.
The parties are to be aware that the motion must be adjourned to a Thursday
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A written request to adjourn an in-camera inspection must be emailed to the Principal Law Clerk and copied to the Part email no later than two business days before inspection.
Any adjournment of an in-camera inspection, whether on consent of the parties or by request of one party, must be submitted in writing by email to lbeato@nycourts.gov and copy to the Part email: BxSupCiv-ia33@nycourts.gov no later than two business days prior to the inspection.
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Page 5 | I. IN-CAMERA INSPECTIONS
Chambers Communication Rules
Ex parte communications with Chambers are prohibited, including communications initiated by support staff unless the standing rules expressly permit them.
There shall be no ex parte communications with Chambers. Further, having your support staff (e.g., paralegal or assistant) contact chambers unless provided for herein, is considered an ex parte communication.
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Emails between adverse parties concerning discovery scheduling or depositions must not be copied to the Court.
If communicating with your adversary, do not include the Court on any emails regarding scheduling discovery, depositions or on any email between the parties.
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Calendar questions must be directed to the Part Clerk.
Any questions regarding calendar shall be directed to the Part Clerk.
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A self-represented party must contact the Bronx County Clerk’s Office in Room 118.
If a party is self represented they must contact the Bronx County Clerk’s Office in Room 118.
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A copy of the order to show cause must be emailed to the Part 33 email address.
Further, a copy of the OSC shall be emailed to the Part 33 email BxSupCivl-IA33@nycourts.gov
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Emails permitted by the Part Rules must copy all parties.
Any emails that you do send as provided for below are to include all parties cc’d on the email.
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A request for an interpreter must be emailed to the Part as soon as the need is known and no later than ten calendar days before the appearance.
If you are aware that there is a need for an interpreter of any language, please communicate a request for an interpreter as soon as known via email to the part at: BxSupCiv-ia33@nycourts.gov but not less than ten (10) calendar days before the appearance.
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A sur-reply leave request must be submitted both through NYSCEF and by high-importance email to the Part, with a copy to the Principal Law Clerk.
Said request shall be made by letter submitted via NYSCEF AND an email to the Part at: BxSupCiv-ia33@nycourts.gov and a copy to LBeato@nycourts.gov marked of “High Importance”.
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Parties seeking a pre-note settlement conference calendar date must agree in advance and email Part 33.
The parties must agree in advance to a pre-note settlement conference in order for it to be scheduled on the calendar by emailing Part 33 at BxSupCiv-IA33@nycourts.gov .
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Page 4 | E. PRE-NOTE SETTLEMENT CONFERENCE FOR CITY/NYPD CASES
A copy of the filed adjournment stipulation must be emailed to Part 33 and copied to the listed court email addresses.
and a copy is to be sent to the part email: BxSupCiv-IA33@nycourts.gov with a copy to lbeato@nycourts.gov and mvaughan@nycourts.gov
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Page 4 | D. COMPLIANCE CONFERENCES AND STATUS CONFERENCE
After filing, a self-represented party may email the Clerk to request a preliminary conference date.
After filing, the self represented party can then email the Clerk to request a Preliminary Conference date.
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Page 3 | C. PRELIMINARY CONFERENCE/CASE SCHEDULING ORDER (PC/CSO) — Self Represented/Pro Se Plaintiff
Parties unable to agree in advance may propose two dates for an attorney to call and select a conference date.
If you cannot agree in advance, you may propose 2 dates for the attorney to call and agree on a date for the conference.
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Page 4 | H. POST-NOTE (PRE-TRIAL) SETTLEMENT CONFERENCE
Deposition-ruling requests may be made to Chambers at the stated number, then the Part, and then the duty judge if the judge is unavailable.
Request for deposition rulings may be made to this part by contacting Chambers at (718)618-3093. If no one is available in Chambers, contact the Part (718)618-1625. If the Judge is not available in Chambers or in the Part, then contact the ex-parte Judge on duty.
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Page 10 | L. OTHER ISSUES