Judge Raymond W. Walter
Individual Rules, Standing Orders & Policies
Limits & Logistics
Document Limits
Courtesy Copies
Courtesy copies
Proposed Order, Motion
Adjournments
- Except for trials, an adjournment requires Court approval obtained by contacting the Court Secretary or Law Clerk.
- An adjournment request to the Secretary or Law Clerk must provide three alternative dates when both parties are available.
- A trial adjournment requires compelling circumstances and may be granted only by the Judge at a pretrial conference convened to address the adjournment.
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Request must include
Page & Word Limits1 rule
Checked against the court's document on Oct 5, 2026Mandatory
A case summary of no more than two pages is required at least two days before the initial commercial or civil conference.
Commercial/Civil Conferences: A brief summary (no more than 2 pages) of the case is required at least two days prior to the initial conference.
Case Summary
2 pages
Document Filing Requirements19 rules
Checked against the court's document on Oct 5, 2026Mandatory
Reply papers may not be submitted for an Order to Show Cause without the Court's advance permission.
Also pursuant to 22 NYCRR 202.8-d, reply papers shall not be submitted on Orders to Show Cause absent advance permission of the Court.
Document Type
Reply Brief
Checked against the court's document on Oct 5, 2026Mandatory
Counsel moving must affirm that they conferred with opposing counsel in good faith to try to resolve the motion's issues.
Pursuant to 22 NYCRR 202.7, counsel bringing the motion must affirm that they have conferred with counsel for the opposing party in a good faith effort to resolve the issues raised in the motion.
Document Type
Motion
Checked and corrected to match the court's document on Oct 5, 2026Mandatory
Counsel filing a motion must affirm that counsel conferred with opposing counsel in a good-faith effort to resolve the motion's issues.
Pursuant to 22 NYCRR 202.7, counsel bringing the motion must affirm that they have conferred with counsel for the opposing party in a good faith effort to resolve the issues raised in the motion.
Document Type
Motion
Checked against the court's document on Oct 5, 2026Important
Orders of Protection should be presented personally to the Court Clerk, and applications should include available police or medical reports and the Protective Registry Information Sheet.
Orders of Protection should be personally presented to the Court Clerk. Applications for an order should include police and/or medical reports, if available, as well as the Protective Registry Information Sheet.
Document Type
Order Of Protection Application
We could not find this wording in the court's document. Open the source before relying on it.Mandatory?
Sur-replies are not permitted unless requested by the Judge, see 22 NYCRR 202.8-c.
Machine summary and details
Summary: Sur-replies are prohibited unless the Judge requests them.
Document Type
Sur Reply
Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below.Mandatory?
3. A copy of the current year W-2;
Summary: The plaintiff must provide a copy of the current-year W-2 at least one week before the preliminary conference.
Document Type
Plaintiff Current Year W2
Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below.Mandatory?
4. A copy of the signed retainer agreement.
Summary: The defendant must provide a copy of the signed retainer agreement at least one week before the preliminary conference.
Document Type
Defendant Signed Retainer Agreement
Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below.Mandatory?
6. A copy of the affidavit of service.
Summary: The plaintiff must provide a copy of the affidavit of service at least one week before the preliminary conference.
Document Type
Plaintiff Affidavit Of Service
Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below.Mandatory?
5. A copy of the date-stamped summons;
Summary: The plaintiff must provide a copy of the date-stamped summons at least one week before the preliminary conference.
Document Type
Plaintiff Date Stamped Summons
Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below.Mandatory?
1. A letter stating what issues are resolve and unresolved;
Summary: The plaintiff must provide a letter identifying resolved and unresolved issues at least one week before the preliminary conference.
Document Type
Plaintiff Issue Letter
Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below.Mandatory?
1. A letter stating what issues are resolved and unresolved;
Summary: The defendant must provide a letter identifying resolved and unresolved issues at least one week before the preliminary conference.
Document Type
Defendant Issue Letter
Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below.Mandatory?
2. A 236b financial affidavit;
Summary: The plaintiff must provide a 236b financial affidavit at least one week before the preliminary conference.
Document Type
Plaintiff 236b Financial Affidavit
Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below.Mandatory?
4. A copy of the signed retainer agreement;
Summary: The plaintiff must provide a copy of the signed retainer agreement at least one week before the preliminary conference.
Document Type
Plaintiff Signed Retainer Agreement
Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below.Mandatory?
-proposed jury instructions,
Summary: Proposed jury instructions must be submitted at least one week before jury selection unless previously provided.
Document Type
Proposed Jury Instructions
Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below.Mandatory?
-witness list,
Summary: A witness list must be submitted at least one week before jury selection unless previously provided.
Document Type
Witness List
Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below.Mandatory?
-written copy of all proposed stipulations,
Summary: Written copies of all proposed stipulations must be submitted at least one week before jury selection unless previously provided.
Document Type
Proposed Stipulations
Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below.Mandatory?
There must be an indication that the order has been sent to all opposing counsel or pro se litigant and that no objection has been received.
Summary: The submitted order must indicate that it was sent to all opposing counsel or pro se litigants and that no objection was received.
Document Type
Order Following Motion Argument
Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below.Mandatory?
-proposed verdict sheet
Summary: A proposed verdict sheet must be submitted at least one week before jury selection unless previously provided.
Document Type
Proposed Verdict Sheet
Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below.Mandatory?
-exhibit list,
Summary: An exhibit list must be submitted at least one week before jury selection unless previously provided.
Document Type
Exhibit List
Filing & Service rules
Electronic Filing Rules
Motion papers must be e-filed through NYSCEF, or emailed to both the Court Secretary and Law Clerk when the matter is not recorded in NYSCEF.
Papers must be e-filed through NYSCEF to be considered by the Court or, for matters not recorded in NYSCEF, by emailing the papers to the Court Secretary and the Law Clerk.
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Page 2 | Motions and Orders to Show Cause
The case summary may be emailed to the Court Secretary or Law Clerk and/or filed in NYSCEF.
This can be provided via email to the Court Secretary and/or Law Clerk and/or filed in NYSCEF.
Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below. · Civil cases
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Filing Timing and Cure Windows
Papers must be filed by the applicable CPLR deadline unless the Court specifically authorizes a different deadline with opposing counsel's consent.
The deadline for filing papers is to be in compliance with the CPLR, unless specifically authorized by the Court with consent of opposing counsel.
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Page 2 | Motions and Orders to Show Cause
A summary-judgment motion should be made no later than 120 days after filing of the note of issue, unless the Court grants leave for good cause.
Motions for Summary Judgement should be made no later than one hundred twenty (120) days after the filing of the note of issue, except with leave of Court on good cause shown.
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Page 2 | Motions and Orders to Show Cause
The listed matrimonial preliminary-conference materials must be received by the Court at least one week before the conference.
In order to facilitate a productive Preliminary Conference, at least one (1) week prior, the Court must receive the following:
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Page 3 | Conferences — Matrimonial Conferences
The required case summary must be submitted at least two days before the initial conference.
Commercial/Civil Conferences: A brief summary (no more than 2 pages) of the case is required at least two days prior to the initial conference.
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Page 3 | Conferences — Commercial/Civil Conferences
Unless already provided, the listed trial materials must be submitted to the Court at least one week before jury selection.
Additionally, the following items are to be submitted to the Court at least one (1) week prior to jury selection (if not previously provided to the Court):
Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below. · Civil cases
Page 4 | Trials/Hearings
The prevailing party must submit the order following motion argument within three weeks of the Judge’s ruling, whether the ruling was oral or written.
Orders following motion argument must be submitted by the prevailing party within three (3) weeks of the Judge’s ruling, whether oral or in writing.
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Page 4 | Orders
If no objection is received within seven days, the Court will sign the order without further delay.
If no objection has been received within seven (7) days, the Order will be signed without further delay.
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Page 4 | Orders
If all parties timely submit a signed preliminary-conference stipulation or order and all required documentation, the Court will likely order the form, waive the conference, and cancel appearances by notice.
If all parties complete and sign the preliminary conference stipulation/order and return it to chambers no later than three (3) business days prior to the scheduled preliminary conference, such form will likely be so ordered by the Court and upon receipt of all other required documentation listed above the preliminary conference will be waived and appearances cancelled by notice from the Court.
Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below. · Civil cases
Page 4 | Conferences — Matrimonial
Service and Proof of Service Rules
A temporary restraining order must be provided to opposing counsel when opposing counsel is known.
TROs must be on notice to opposing counsel, if known.
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Page 4 | Orders
A plaintiff must give the court clerk a stamped, unsealed envelope addressed to the defendant together with the required notice.
Pursuant to the amendment, a Plaintiff shall submit to the court clerk a “stamped, unsealed envelope addressed to the defendant” together with the notice as described in the Act.
Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below. · Civil cases
Page 2 | Consumer Credit Fairness Act
Failure to submit the required stamped, unsealed defendant-addressed envelope and notice may result in denial of a debt-collection summary-judgment motion.
Absent such compliance, summary judgment motions to collect a debt may be denied.
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Page 2 | Consumer Credit Fairness Act
Courtesy Copy Requirements
Courtesy email copies of proposed orders and motions are encouraged in Allegany, Cattaraugus, Chautauqua, Genesee, Orleans, and Wyoming County matters.
Courtesy email copies of proposed Orders and Motions are encouraged for Allegany, Cattaraugus, Chautauqua, Genesee, Orleans and Wyoming County matters.
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Page 6 | NYS EJDAL Asbestos Litigation
Courtesy emails with proposed orders and hard copies of motion papers are not necessary in Erie and Niagara County matters.
Courtesy Copies: Courtesy emails with proposed orders and hardcopies of Motion papers are not necessary for Erie and Niagara County matters.
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Pre-Motion Conference Requirements
An Order to Show Cause will be granted only for genuine urgency, when a stay is required, or when required by statute.
Pursuant to 22 NYCRR 202.8-d, Orders to Show Cause will only be granted when there is a genuine urgency, a stay is required or an Order to Show Cause is required by statute.
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Page 2 | Motions and Orders to Show Cause
The preliminary conference must occur within 45 days after the Court receives a filed RJI and will be held with the Judge or Law Clerk.
Preliminary Conference will be held within forty-five (45) days of the Court’s receipt of a filed RJI. All conferences will be held with the Judge or Law Clerk.
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Page 3 | Conferences
Motions in limine will be scheduled one week before jury selection.
Motions in Limine will be scheduled one (1) week before jury selection.
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Page 4 | Trials/Hearings
A matrimonial preliminary conference must be held within 45 days after filing a request for judicial intervention, with mandatory in-person attendance by counsel and the parties or clients.
Pursuant to 22 NYCRR 202.12(b), the preliminary conference must be held within forty-five (45) days of the filing of a request for judicial intervention. Attendance by counsel and the parties/clients is mandatory, and an in-person appearance.
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Page 3 | Conferences — Matrimonial Conferences
Orders to show cause, motions, and stipulated agreements for pendente lite relief will be heard and considered at the preliminary conference.
Orders to Show Cause, Motions, and/or stipulated agreements for Pendente Lite Relief will be heard and considered during the Preliminary Conference.
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Adjournment & Extension Requirements
Except for trials, an adjournment requires Court approval obtained by contacting the Court Secretary or Law Clerk.
Except for trials, adjournments will only be granted with approval by the Court, by contacting the Court Secretary or Law Clerk.
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Page 2 | Adjournments
A trial adjournment requires compelling circumstances and may be granted only by the Judge at a pretrial conference convened to address the adjournment.
The Court adheres strictly to its trial calendar; adjournments of a trial require a showing of compelling circumstances. No adjournments of a scheduled trial will be granted other than by the Judge during a pretrial conference convened to address that specific issue.
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Page 4 | Trials/Hearings
A trial or scheduled hearing adjournment requires compelling circumstances and may be granted only by the Judge.
The Court adheres strictly to its trial calendar; adjournments of a trial require a showing of compelling circumstances. No adjournments of a scheduled hearing/trial will be granted other than by the Judge.
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Page 5 | Matrimonial Trials/Hearings
An adjournment request to the Secretary or Law Clerk must provide three alternative dates when both parties are available.
Secretary or Law Clerk for an adjournment, please provide three (3) alternative dates where both parties are available from which the Court can choose to reschedule the matter.
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Page 3 | Adjournments
Chambers Communication Rules
For a non-trial adjournment, request approval by contacting either the Court Secretary or Law Clerk.
Except for trials, adjournments will only be granted with approval by the Court, by contacting the Court Secretary or Law Clerk.
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Page 2 | Adjournments
Counsel should contact the Court's Confidential Law Clerk before filing an Order to Show Cause.
Prior to filing an Order to Show Cause, counsel should contact the Court's Confidential Law Clerk.
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Page 2 | Motions and Orders to Show Cause
All parties must notify Chambers immediately if the action resolves before the scheduled trial date.
Chambers shall be notified immediately by all parties if the action is resolved prior to the scheduled trial date.
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Page 4 | Trials/Hearings