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Judge Inga M. O'Neale

Individual Rules, Standing Orders & Policies

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New York Supreme Court, Kings County

Limits & Logistics

Document Limits

Motion In Limine
2 pgs
Pre Mediation MemorandumCourt-wide
3 pgs
Disclosure Dispute LetterCourt-wide
2 pgs
Disclosure Dispute Response LetterCourt-wide
2 pgs
BriefCourt-wide
25 pgs

Courtesy Copies

All filings

Court-wide
  • When Fully Briefed

Courtesy copies

Court-wide
  • Mail

Terms Of Sale

Court-wide
  • Upon request

Adjournments

3Business Daysnotice
  • A first-time motion adjournment may be stipulated once, generally no more than six weeks from the initial return date, with a stipulation filed at least three business days before the first appearance that addresses every caption party and includes a briefing schedule.

Communication

Chambers16 contacts

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  • 347-296-1486
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  • 347-296-1555
  • 347-296-1664
  • (347) 296-1666
  • 347-296-1521

Clerk3 contacts

  • 360asupremecivilforeclosure@nycourts.gov
  • 360asupremecivilmatrimonial@nycourts.gov
  • 347-401-9249

Other Contacts2 contacts

  • 360asupremecivilselfhelp@nycourts.gov
  • (347) 296-1740
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Page & Word Limits1 rule

Page Limits

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

A written memorandum of law (no more than two pages) with citations to the Official Reports is required.

Summary: A written motion-in-limine memorandum may not exceed two pages and must cite the Official Reports.

Motion In Limine

2 pages

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Document Format Requirements2 rules

Formatting

Checked against the court's document on Oct 4, 2026Mandatory

Proposed jury charges and verdict sheets must be submitted in Microsoft Word format no later than the close of the plaintiff's case.

All proposed jury charges and proposed verdict sheets shall be submitted to the court in Microsoft Word document format no later than the close of plaintiff's case.

Required Format

DOCX

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Formatting

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

All submissions must be separated by exhibit tabs.

Summary: Infant compromise submissions must be separated with exhibit tabs.

Document Filing Requirements6 rules

Filing Requirements

Checked against the court's document on Oct 4, 2026Mandatory

A motion may be resolved by filing a consent proposed order signed by all parties on the proper form at least three business days before the appearance.

Parties may resolve a motion by e-filing a consent proposed order, signed by all parties, on the appropriate court form (see hyperlinked forms below) at least three (3) business days prior to the scheduled appearance.

Document Type

Consent Proposed Order

Content & Formatting
Proposed Order
Filing Requirements

Checked against the court's document on Oct 4, 2026Mandatory

A subpoena seeking testimony or documents from a nonparty must include an affirmation explaining relevance and any appropriate authorizations.

If the subpoena request testimony or documents of a non-party, it must contain an affirmation as to why testimony or documents is/are relevant and must contain any appropriate authorizations.

Document Type

Subpoena

Specific requirements detailed in rule text.
Filing Requirements

Checked against the court's document on Oct 4, 2026Mandatory

Proposed orders and judgments must be submitted with a Notice of Settlement and any proposed counterorders as required by Uniform Civil Supreme Court Rule § 202.48.

Any proposed orders and/or judgments shall be submitted with a Notice of Settlement and any proposed counter orders as set forth in Uniform Rules for Civil Supreme Court § 202.48.

Document Type

Proposed Order Or Judgment

Content & Formatting
Proposed Order
Filing Requirements

Checked against the court's document on Oct 4, 2026Mandatory

Video exhibits must be submitted on a USB drive with the Notice of Hard Copy Exhibit Filing before the return date.

Any video exhibits submitted to the court must be on a USB drive accompanied with the notice of Hard Copy Exhibit Filing prior to the return date.

Document Type

Video Exhibits

Specific requirements detailed in rule text.
Filing Requirements

Checked against the court's document on Oct 4, 2026Mandatory

A stay request must include supporting proof and a fully executed proposed stay order uploaded to NYSCEF.

The party requesting the stay must provide the necessary proof (i.e., death certificate, military orders, bankruptcy order, Allegedly Incapacitated Person [AIP] petition) by uploading it to NYSCEF along with a fully executed proposed stay order.

Document Type

Stay Request

Content & Formatting
Proposed Order
Filing Requirements

Checked against the court's document on Oct 4, 2026Important

Supplemental briefs are accepted only if the court gives express advance permission.

Supplemental briefs will only be accepted upon express prior permission of the court.

Document Type

Supplemental Brief

Specific requirements detailed in rule text.

Filing & Service rules

Electronic Filing Rules

Motion papers must be filed through NYSCEF, or with the Motion Support Office when the action does not participate in NYSCEF.

All motion papers must be filed electronically through New York State Court Electronic Filing System (NYSCEF) or, where the action does not participate in NYSCEF, filed with the Motion Support Office located at 360 Adams Street, Room 227.

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When a party files for bankruptcy, proof of the filing and a letter requesting an appropriate stay must be uploaded to NYSCEF.

Upon a party’s filing for bankruptcy, please upload proof of such filing along with a letter indicating such and that the case should be appropriately stayed to NYSCEF.

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Page 1 | STAY ORDER

Infant compromise petitions and supplemental submissions must be filed through NYSCEF, with submissions separated by exhibit tabs.

Petitions for infant compromise orders must be filed through NYSCEF. All submissions must be separated by exhibit tabs. Any supplemental submissions must be uploaded through NYSCEF as well.

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Page 1 | INFANT COMPROMISE ORDERS

After a party dies, a notice letter and a copy of the death certificate must be uploaded to NYSCEF.

Upon the death of a party to the action, please upload a letter advising the same with a copy of the death certificate to NYSCEF.

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Page 1 | STAY ORDER

Motions in cases not participating in NYSCEF must be filed with the Motion Support Office at 360 Adams Street, Room 227.

In the rare instance where a case does not participate in NYSCEF, motions must be filed with the Motion Support Office at 360 Adams Street, Room 227.

Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below.

Page 1 | MOTIONS

Subpoenas cannot be filed electronically.

Subpoenas will not be accepted electronically.

Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below.

Page 1 | SUBPOENAS

Filing Timing and Cure Windows

Opposition papers to an order to show cause must be filed at least one day before the hearing.

Opposition papers to an OSC shall be filed at least one (1) day before the motion is heard.

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Page 1 | MOTIONS

Parties must immediately notify the court through NYSCEF by uploading a settlement stipulation, discontinuance stipulation, or equivalent letter when an action settles.

If an action is settled, the parties shall notify the court immediately by uploading either a stipulation of settlement, a stipulation of discontinuance, or a letter indicating the same to NYSCEF.

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Page 1 | MOTIONS

For a first-time stipulated adjournment, opposition papers are due two weeks before the return date and any reply papers are due at least one week before it.

Opposition papers are due two (2) weeks prior to the return date set by the court and Reply papers (if any) are due at least one week before the return date set by the court.

Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below.

Page 1 | MOTIONS

A withdrawal or stipulation must be filed with the Kings County Clerk within three business days after execution and also faxed to Chambers.

Withdrawals or stipulation must be filed with the Kings County Clerk’s office within three (3) business days of its execution and also faxed to Chambers.

Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below.

Page 1 | MOTIONS

Service and Proof of Service Rules

Unless otherwise stipulated or ordered, motion papers and answering and reply affidavits must be served under CPLR § 2214 or the latest administrative order.

Under all circumstances, unless otherwise stipulated or ordered, motion papers, answering affidavits and reply affidavits must be served on the parties in accordance with CPLR § 2214 or the most recent Administrative Order.

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Page 1 | MOTIONS

Motion papers, answering affidavits, and reply affidavits must be served on adversaries in compliance with CPLR § 2214.

Motion papers, answering affidavits and reply affidavits must be served on adversaries as per CPLR § 2214.

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Filing Fees and Waivers

Discontinuances must continue to be filed electronically with the appropriate fee.

Parties must continue to electronically file discontinuances, with the appropriate fee.

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Page 1 | MOTIONS

Adjournment & Extension Requirements

The court will not grant adjournment requests submitted by email or telephone.

Adjournments. No adjournments will be granted by email or telephone.

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Page 1 | MOTIONS

A first-time motion adjournment may be stipulated once, generally no more than six weeks from the initial return date, with a stipulation filed at least three business days before the first appearance that addresses every caption party and includes a briefing schedule.

Motions may be adjourned once upon consent of the parties or upon application to the court. Parties may stipulate to adjourn a “first time” on motion no more than six (6) weeks from the initial return date. The stipulation must account for all parties in the caption. If a named party in the caption is not being sent a copy for any reason (e.g., the party has not appeared in the action, the action has been discontinued against that party, etc.) the reason for the exclusion should be stated in the stipulation. A stipulation of adjournment shall be filed, at least three (3) business days prior to the scheduled first appearance and contain a briefing schedule.

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Page 1 | MOTIONS

A further or contested motion adjournment requires an in-person good-cause application on the motion's return date.

Any further adjournments must be made upon application to the court in-person for good cause on the return date of the motion. A contested further adjournment may be granted upon good cause shown.

Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below.

Page 1 | MOTIONS

Chambers Communication Rules

Ex parte communications with Chambers by phone or otherwise are prohibited.

Ex-Parte communication with Chambers by phone or otherwise is not permitted.

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Page 1 | COMMUNICATION

The court does not accept unsolicited documents or correspondence.

The court will not accept unsolicited documents and correspondence.

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Page 1 | COMMUNICATION

All communications to the court must be provided on notice to the adverse party.

All communication to the Court must be on notice to your adversary.

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Page 1 | COMMUNICATION

The Help Center's listed phone number is (347) 296-1740.

Phone No.: (347) 296-1740

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Page 1 | HELP FOR SELF-REPRESENTED LITIGANTS

Self-represented litigants may contact the Kings County Supreme Court Help Center on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Self-represented litigants may contact the Kings County Supreme Court Help Center (hours of operation: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.) located at 360 Adams Street, Room 123, Brooklyn, NY 11201.

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Page 1 | HELP FOR SELF-REPRESENTED LITIGANTS

The Help Center's listed email address is 360ASupremeCivilSelfHelp@nycourts.gov.

Email: 360ASupremeCivilSelfHelp@nycourts.gov

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Page 1 | HELP FOR SELF-REPRESENTED LITIGANTS

Court-wide rules

Applies court-wide

These 237 rules apply across New York Supreme Court, Kings County. Where this judge's own standing orders above address the same topic, the judge's requirement controls.

Filing Requirements

All 58
  • Applies to
    Request for judicial intervention

    Papers for each fee claim must be separately prepared and filed under its assigned index number, and a Request for Judicial Intervention is required to initiate court proceedings on that claim.

  • Applies to
    Pre mediation memorandum

    Counsel must provide the mediator at least ten calendar days before the initial session with a confidential, three-page memorandum containing specified settlement-related information.

  • Applies to
    Pre mediation memorandum

    A pro se litigant need not submit a pre-mediation memorandum but must speak directly with the mediator to answer pre-mediation questions.

Communication

All 45
  • Contact
    Email to clerk

    Auction dates must be scheduled by contacting the Foreclosure Department at the listed email address; requests by letter or telephone are not accepted.

  • Contact
    Email to clerk

    Auction-scheduling email inquiries must include the index number, caption, referee’s name, requested date, and at least one alternative date; only one request per email is allowed.

  • Chambers fax communications are generally prohibited except for specified stipulations, Rule 7 PC Orders, and Rule 18 disclosure-related communications.

Filing Timing

All 36
  • A proposed order omitted from a motion must be submitted to the IAS Judge within 60 days, or the motion may be deemed abandoned.

  • An application for a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale must be made within one year after entry of the Order of Reference; filing a Forbearance or Settlement Agreement suspends that period, and noncompliance results in automatic dismissal.

  • All Forbearance Agreements must be filed with the Foreclosure Clerk within 20 days after execution.

E-Filing

All 30
  • Applies to
    Application to convert pending action to electronic filing

    EDDS may not be used in matrimonial proceedings except to upload an application converting a pending action to electronic filing.

  • Applies to
    Consent to e filing stipulation or letter application

    EDDS should be used only to upload a consent-to-e-filing stipulation or a letter application.

  • After the consent stipulation or letter application, subsequent filings should be submitted through NYSCEF unless the court directs otherwise.

About Judge Inga M. O'Neale

Holds Part 23 & City Parts 7/22 in the Kings County Supreme Court, Civil Term. Court staff: Law Clerk: Helen Ding, Esq.; Assistant Law Clerk: Adam Fane; Part Clerk: Tiffany Sellers The part rules page states: Updated: December 26, 2025.

360 Adams Street, Courtroom 456 Brooklyn, New York 11201 Courtroom Phone: (347) 401-9477 Chambers Phone: (718) 500-4065 Fax: (212) 266-9834 Updated: December 26, 2025

Common questions about Judge Inga M. O'Neale's rules

What page or word limits apply to motion in limine before Judge Inga M. O'Neale?

Judge Inga M. O'Neale's rule states these limits: 2 pages. A written motion-in-limine memorandum may not exceed two pages and must cite the Official Reports.

View ruleSource: page 1, section BENCH TRIALS/JURY TRIALS/SUMMARY JURY TRIALS

What formatting rules apply to filings before Judge Inga M. O'Neale?

Judge Inga M. O'Neale's formatting rule includes file format docx. Proposed jury charges and verdict sheets must be submitted in Microsoft Word format no later than the close of the plaintiff's case.

View ruleSource: page 1, section BENCH TRIALS/JURY TRIALS/SUMMARY JURY TRIALS

What must be included with video exhibits filings before Judge Inga M. O'Neale?

The rule identifies required filing content or certificates. Video exhibits must be submitted on a USB drive with the Notice of Hard Copy Exhibit Filing before the return date.

View ruleSource: page 1, section MOTIONS

What must be included with consent proposed order filings before Judge Inga M. O'Neale?

The rule requires proposed order. A motion may be resolved by filing a consent proposed order signed by all parties on the proper form at least three business days before the appearance.

View ruleSource: page 1, section MOTIONS

How may parties contact Judge Inga M. O'Neale's chambers?

Ex parte communications with Chambers by phone or otherwise are prohibited.

View ruleSource: page 1, section COMMUNICATION

How do I request an adjournment or extension before Judge Inga M. O'Neale?

Advance notice is not fully stated in the structured details. The court will not grant adjournment requests submitted by email or telephone.

View ruleSource: page 1, section MOTIONS

Is electronic filing required before Judge Inga M. O'Neale?

Yes. Electronic filing is required for the covered filings. Motion papers must be filed through NYSCEF, or with the Motion Support Office when the action does not participate in NYSCEF.

View ruleSource: page 1, section MOTIONS

Are filing fees or waivers addressed before Judge Inga M. O'Neale?

A fee is required for covered filings. Discontinuances must continue to be filed electronically with the appropriate fee.

View ruleSource: page 1, section MOTIONS

What filing deadlines does Judge Inga M. O'Neale set?

For a first-time stipulated adjournment, opposition papers are due two weeks before the return date and any reply papers are due at least one week before it.

View ruleSource: page 1, section MOTIONS

What rule applies to service for motion papers before Judge Inga M. O'Neale?

The rule addresses service method, recipient, or timing requirements. Details: recipient: the opposing party. Motion papers, answering affidavits, and reply affidavits must be served on adversaries in compliance with CPLR § 2214.

View ruleSource: page 1, section MOTIONS
Complete rules summary for Judge Inga M. O'Neale

Ex parte communications with Chambers by phone or otherwise are prohibited.

Parties must immediately notify the court through NYSCEF by uploading a settlement stipulation, discontinuance stipulation, or equivalent letter when an action settles.

All communications to the court must be provided on notice to the adverse party.

The court does not accept unsolicited documents or correspondence.

Motion papers must be filed through NYSCEF, or with the Motion Support Office when the action does not participate in NYSCEF.

Motion papers, answering affidavits, and reply affidavits must be served on adversaries in compliance with CPLR § 2214.

Discontinuances must continue to be filed electronically with the appropriate fee.

Video exhibits must be submitted on a USB drive with the Notice of Hard Copy Exhibit Filing before the return date.

The court will not grant adjournment requests submitted by email or telephone.

A first-time motion adjournment may be stipulated once, generally no more than six weeks from the initial return date, with a stipulation filed at least three business days before the first appearance that addresses every caption party and includes a briefing schedule.

For a first-time stipulated adjournment, opposition papers are due two weeks before the return date and any reply papers are due at least one week before it.

A further or contested motion adjournment requires an in-person good-cause application on the motion's return date.

A motion may be resolved by filing a consent proposed order signed by all parties on the proper form at least three business days before the appearance.

Opposition papers to an order to show cause must be filed at least one day before the hearing.

Motions in cases not participating in NYSCEF must be filed with the Motion Support Office at 360 Adams Street, Room 227.

Unless otherwise stipulated or ordered, motion papers and answering and reply affidavits must be served under CPLR § 2214 or the latest administrative order.

Supplemental briefs are accepted only if the court gives express advance permission.

A withdrawal or stipulation must be filed with the Kings County Clerk within three business days after execution and also faxed to Chambers.

Subpoenas cannot be filed electronically.

A subpoena seeking testimony or documents from a nonparty must include an affirmation explaining relevance and any appropriate authorizations.

A written motion-in-limine memorandum may not exceed two pages and must cite the Official Reports.

Proposed jury charges and verdict sheets must be submitted in Microsoft Word format no later than the close of the plaintiff's case.

Infant compromise petitions and supplemental submissions must be filed through NYSCEF, with submissions separated by exhibit tabs.

Infant compromise submissions must be separated with exhibit tabs.

A stay request must include supporting proof and a fully executed proposed stay order uploaded to NYSCEF.

After a party dies, a notice letter and a copy of the death certificate must be uploaded to NYSCEF.

When a party files for bankruptcy, proof of the filing and a letter requesting an appropriate stay must be uploaded to NYSCEF.

Proposed orders and judgments must be submitted with a Notice of Settlement and any proposed counterorders as required by Uniform Civil Supreme Court Rule § 202.48.

Self-represented litigants may contact the Kings County Supreme Court Help Center on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

The Help Center's listed phone number is (347) 296-1740.

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