Court Rules
Judge

Judge Jill R. Epstein

Individual Rules, Standing Orders & Policies

Rules last changed:
New York Supreme Court, Kings County

Limits & Logistics

Document Limits

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

Attorney filings

  • 1 copy • Hand Delivery

All filings

Court-wide
  • When Fully Briefed

Courtesy copies

Court-wide
  • Mail

Terms Of Sale

Court-wide
  • Upon request

Adjournments

24Hoursnotice
  • Advance adjournment requests require a signed consent order uploaded to NYSCEF at least 24 hours in advance.

Communication

Chambers8 contacts

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Clerk3 contacts

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

Other Contacts1 contacts

  • 347-296-1740
Filters:AllMandatoryFormattingProposed OrdersOral ArgumentExhibits

Document Format Requirements1 rule

Formatting

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

Proposed orders must be one-sided; double-sided proposed orders will be rejected.

Double sided proposed orders will be rejected by the Court. All proposed orders MUST be one sided

Kings Ny:ea7e704643240d38870855e2 · Sep 2026|SecGENERAL

Document Filing Requirements2 rules

Filing Requirements

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

Every proposed order must be signed at the bottom to confirm that both parties reviewed it, including orders submitted after oral argument.

All Proposed Orders must be signed at the bottom of each submission to signify that both parties have reviewed the order, even if after oral argument

Document Type

Proposed Order

Content & Formatting
Proposed Order
Kings Ny:ea7e704643240d38870855e2 · Sep 2026|SecMOTIONS
Filing Requirements

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

Counsel must pre-mark all exhibits and email a list of those exhibits to the Part before trial.

Counsel shall pre-mark all exhibits, and a list of the exhibits shall be provided to the Court prior to trial via email to the Part

Document Type

Pretrial Exhibit Submission

Content & Formatting
Exhibit List
Kings Ny:ea7e704643240d38870855e2 · Sep 2026|SecTRIALS

Filing & Service rules

Electronic Filing Rules

A resolved matter requires filing a fully executed stipulation of settlement or discontinuance on NYSCEF.

If a matter is resolved, the parties must file a fully executed stipulation of settlement or a stipulation of discontinuance on NYSCEF

Checked and corrected to match the court's document on Oct 4, 2026

Page 1 | MOTIONS

Each proposed order must be uploaded to NYSCEF and a physical copy must be provided to the Court on the calendar date.

All proposed orders shall be uploaded to NYSCEF IN ADDITION TO A PHYSICAL COPY PROVIDED TO THE COURT ON THE CALENDAR DATE

Checked and corrected to match the court's document on Oct 4, 2026

Page 1 | MOTIONS

Subpoenas will not be accepted through electronic submission.

NO subpoenas will be accepted electronically.

Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below.

Page 1 | SUBPOENAS

Filing Timing and Cure Windows

Proposed orders submitted before argument may be uploaded no earlier than one week before the matter’s calendar date; earlier submissions will be rejected.

All proposed orders submitted prior to arguments, should be uploaded NO SOONER than ONE WEEK PRIOR to the matter’s calendar date, all orders submitted prior will be rejected by the Court

Checked and corrected to match the court's document on Oct 4, 2026

Page 1 | MOTIONS

The marked pleadings and Bill of Particulars must be emailed to the Part no later than 3 PM on the initial conference date.

No later than 3 PM on the date of the initial conference, all the following MUST be emailed to the Part:A copy of the marked pleadings and a copy of the Bill of Particulars

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

Page 1 | TRIALS

All motions in limine must be made no later than 36 hours before trial begins, or the issues will be waived.

All motion in limine shall be made no later than 36 hours prior to the start of trial or the issues will be waived

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

Page 1 | TRIALS

The motion will be marked off calendar if the proposed short form order is not submitted by 3 PM on the argument date.

Failure to submit a proposed short form order by 3 PM on the date of argument, will result in the motion being marked off calendar

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

Page 1 | MOTIONS

Courtesy Copy Requirements

Attorneys must bring one printed courtesy copy of their own motion papers, oppositions, and replies to court.

All ATTORNEY’S must bring one printed courtesy copy of their own motion papers, oppositions, and replies for the Court

Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below.

Page 1 | MOTIONS

Adjournment & Extension Requirements

Advance adjournment requests require a signed consent order uploaded to NYSCEF at least 24 hours in advance.

If an adjournment is being requested in advance, parties must submit a signed consent order and upload to NYSCEF at least 24 hours in advance

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

Page 1 | GENERAL

An emergency adjournment application may be made in person at the calendar call by a person from the requesting law firm or the adversary.

If there is an emergency application for an adjournment request, one can be made in-person by a person from your law firm or your adversary AT THE CALENDAR CALL

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

Page 1 | GENERAL

Chambers Communication Rules

Parties must not call the Court to ask whether an appearance is required.

Do NOT call the Court to inquire as to whether an appearance is required!

Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below.

Page 1 | GENERAL

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.

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About Judge Jill R. Epstein

Holds Part 35 & FRP-3 in the Kings County Supreme Court, Civil Term. Court staff: Principal Law Clerk: Rebecca Ditchek, Esq.; Part Clerk: Shauntel Wilson The part rules page states: Updated: September 16, 2026.

360 Adams Street, Courtroom 359 Brooklyn, New York 11201 Courtroom/Part Clerk Telephone No: 929-457-6065 Updated: September 16, 2026

Common questions about Judge Jill R. Epstein's rules

Are courtesy copies required for Judge Jill R. Epstein?

Courtesy-copy rule applies for attorney filers. Details: 1 copy, by hand delivery. Attorneys must bring one printed courtesy copy of their own motion papers, oppositions, and replies to court.

View ruleSource: page 1, section MOTIONS

What formatting rules apply to filings before Judge Jill R. Epstein?

Judge Jill R. Epstein's formatting rule includes one-sided; double-sided proposed orders will be rejected. Proposed orders must be one-sided; double-sided proposed orders will be rejected.

View ruleSource: page 1, section GENERAL

What must be included with proposed order filings before Judge Jill R. Epstein?

The rule requires proposed order. Every proposed order must be signed at the bottom to confirm that both parties reviewed it, including orders submitted after oral argument.

View ruleSource: page 1, section MOTIONS

What must be included with pretrial exhibit submission filings before Judge Jill R. Epstein?

The rule requires exhibit list. Counsel must pre-mark all exhibits and email a list of those exhibits to the Part before trial.

View ruleSource: page 1, section TRIALS

How may parties contact Judge Jill R. Epstein's chambers?

The rule addresses phone communications with Judge Jill R. Epstein's chambers. Parties must not call the Court to ask whether an appearance is required.

View ruleSource: page 1, section GENERAL

How do I request an adjournment or extension before Judge Jill R. Epstein?

Requests should be made at least 24 hours in advance when this rule applies before Judge Jill R. Epstein. Advance adjournment requests require a signed consent order uploaded to NYSCEF at least 24 hours in advance.

View ruleSource: page 1, section GENERAL

Is electronic filing required before Judge Jill R. Epstein?

No. Electronic filing is prohibited for the covered filings. Subpoenas will not be accepted through electronic submission.

View ruleSource: page 1, section SUBPOENAS

When is a filing treated as filed before Judge Jill R. Epstein?

The rule states a 3 PM filing cutoff. The motion will be marked off calendar if the proposed short form order is not submitted by 3 PM on the argument date.

View ruleSource: page 1, section MOTIONS
Complete rules summary for Judge Jill R. Epstein

Parties must not call the Court to ask whether an appearance is required.

Advance adjournment requests require a signed consent order uploaded to NYSCEF at least 24 hours in advance.

An emergency adjournment application may be made in person at the calendar call by a person from the requesting law firm or the adversary.

Attorneys must bring one printed courtesy copy of their own motion papers, oppositions, and replies to court.

Every proposed order must be signed at the bottom to confirm that both parties reviewed it, including orders submitted after oral argument.

Proposed orders must be one-sided; double-sided proposed orders will be rejected.

Subpoenas will not be accepted through electronic submission.

Proposed orders submitted before argument may be uploaded no earlier than one week before the matter’s calendar date; earlier submissions will be rejected.

The motion will be marked off calendar if the proposed short form order is not submitted by 3 PM on the argument date.

Each proposed order must be uploaded to NYSCEF and a physical copy must be provided to the Court on the calendar date.

A resolved matter requires filing a fully executed stipulation of settlement or discontinuance on NYSCEF.

The marked pleadings and Bill of Particulars must be emailed to the Part no later than 3 PM on the initial conference date.

All motions in limine must be made no later than 36 hours before trial begins, or the issues will be waived.

Counsel must pre-mark all exhibits and email a list of those exhibits to the Part before trial.

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