New York Supreme Court, Kings County Service and Proof of Service Rules
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E-service, mail, personal service, proof of service, certificate, and timing requirements. This page is scoped to New York Supreme Court, Kings County; use the court rules overview to switch categories without leaving this court.
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Civil cases
- Applies to
- Notice of sale
A Notice of Sale must be submitted to the Foreclosure Department at least 10 days before the auction, simultaneously sent to the equity-redemption owner at the last known and property addresses, and supported by an affidavit of service presented by the auction date.
A Notice of Sale must be submitted to the Foreclosure Department at least ten (10) days prior to the date of the auction. A copy of the Notice of Sale must simultaneously be sent to the owner of the equity of redemption at both his/her last known address and the property address. An affidavit of service of such notice shall be presented to the clerk on or before the auction sale.
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Civil cases
- Applies to
- Notice of sale
The affidavit of service for the Notice of Sale must be presented to the clerk on or before the auction sale.
An affidavit of service of such notice shall be presented to the clerk on or before the auction sale.
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Civil cases
- Applies to
- Documentary evidence
Parties must serve copies of intended documentary trial evidence on all other parties at least five days before the second conference.
Any party intending to offer documentary evidence at trial, including but not limited to accident reports, medical records, lost income records and portions of examinations before trial that a party intends to read to the jury as part of its direct case, shall serve copies of such documentary evidence upon all parties not less than five (5) days before the second conference.
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Civil cases
- Applies to
- Request to charge
A request to charge that departs from the standard Pattern Jury Instructions must be submitted to the judge and all adversaries at least two days before trial.
Any request to charge that deviates from the standard Pattern Jury Instructions shall be submitted to the Judge and to all adversaries at least two (2) days prior to trial.
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Civil cases
- Applies to
- Jury presentation materials
Materials intended for submission to the jury must be exchanged with opposing counsel, provided to the court, and marked as required by the rules.
All materials to be submitted to the jury as part of the presentation of the case must be exchanged with opposing counsel and provided to the court and marked in accordance with these rules.
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- Applies to
- Motion papers answering affidavits reply affidavits
Motion papers, answering affidavits, and reply affidavits must be served on adversaries in accordance with CPLR 2214.
Motion papers, answering affidavits, and reply affidavits must be served on adversaries in accordance with CPLR 2214.
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- Deadline
- 1 calendar days
- Service
For cases not converted to e-filing, affirmations must be emailed to the Court at least one day before the court appearance with notice to all sides.
In cases that have not been converted to e-filing, affirmations must be emailed to the Court using the Part e-mail address listed above at least one (1) day prior to the court appearance on notice to all sides.
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When serving a summons, the Automatic Orders, Notice of Domestic Relations Law § 255, and Notice of the Maintenance Guidelines must also be served.
Pursuant to Domestic Relations Law § 236 B (2), when serving a summons, a copy of the Automatic Orders, Notice of Domestic Relations Law § 255, and Notice of the Maintenance Guidelines must also be served.
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When a Family Court action is pending, Orders to Show Cause and consolidation motions must be served on all attorneys who have appeared or been appointed in that court.
All orders to show cause and motions for consolidation must be served on all attorneys who have appeared or been appointed in the Family Court if there is presently an action pending in Family Court.
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The party filing the RJI must serve and file proof of service for the RJI, preliminary-conference request, and notice on the opposing litigant or attorney no later than ten days before the conference.
8. The party that filed the RJI must file proof of service of the RJI, the request for preliminary conference and this notice on the opposing litigant/attorney no later than ten (10) days before the preliminary conference.
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- Applies to
- Expert report
Qualifying expert reports must have been served no later than thirty days before trial.
d. Expert reports which were served no later than thirty (30) days before trial.
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- Applies to
- Proposed judgment
A proposed judgment must include proof of service on all parties.
2. Pursuant to 22 NYCRR 202.48, proposed judgments with proof of service on all parties must be submitted for signature within sixty (60) days, unless otherwise directed by the Court.
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- Applies to
- Post judgment application
- Service
- Personal service
Initial post-judgment applications must be personally served on the litigant unless the court or adversary waives service, and service on prior counsel is defective.
3. Initial post-judgment applications must be personally served on litigant unless waived by the Court or adversary. Service on prior counsel is defective service.
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- Deadline
- 10 calendar days
Proof of service must be filed within ten (10) days thereafter.
Proof of such service shall be filed, accordingly within ten (10) days thereafter.
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- Service
Service on pro se litigants and litigants whose counsel has been relieved by court order must be by regular mail.
For all pro-se litigants and litigants whose counsel have been properly relieved by court order, service must be by regular mail.
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Motion papers, answering affidavits, and reply papers must be served under CPLR § 2214 unless the Court directs otherwise.
Motion papers, answering affidavits, and reply papers must be served in accordance with CPLR §2214 unless otherwise directed by the Court.
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- Service
- Electronic service
Papers in a NYSCEF case must be served electronically.
All papers shall be filed through NYSCEF and served electronically.
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- Service
- Electronic service to all parties
All correspondence, including filed papers, must be served on all appearing parties through NYSCEF or another legally prescribed method.
All correspondence to the Court, including filed papers, shall be served on all appearing parties, either through NYSCEF if the case is e-filed or otherwise according to statute or other rule if the case is not e-filed.
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- Service
Proof of service must be filed on NYSCEF or with the County Clerk and include the specified mailing and email evidence.
(c) Proof of service shall be filed on NYSCEF or, in a paper case, with the County Clerk, in affidavit or affirmation form and shall be accompanied by copies of the postmarked certificate of mailing, the certified mail receipt, and the emails.
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- Applies to
- Motion
- Service
- Electronic service to all parties
All motion papers must be served on every appearing party through NYSCEF when contact information is listed or another legally prescribed method otherwise applies.
All motion papers, regardless of the party submitting them, shall be served on all appearing parties, either through NYSCEF (if a party is listed with contact information) or otherwise according to statute or other rule.
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- Applies to
- Motion
- Service
- Electronic service
Proof of service for NYSCEF motion papers must be filed separately, even when service occurred through NYSCEF.
Proof of service of motion papers shall be submitted separately – not at the end of a submitted paper – when filing in NYSCEF. Proof of service shall be filed even if service was by filing in NYSCEF.
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- Applies to
- Motion papers
Motion papers in non-NYSCEF cases must be served on the parties under CPLR § 2214 unless the parties stipulate or the court orders otherwise.
Unless otherwise stipulated or ordered, motion papers in all non-NYSCEF cases must be served on the parties in accordance with CPLR § 2214.
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- Deadline
- 60 calendar days
- Applies to
- Post note of issue dispositive motion
Post-Note-of-Issue dispositive motions must be served within 60 days after the Note of Issue is filed.
All post-note of issue dispositive motions must be served no later than sixty (60) days after the filing of the Note of Issue.
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- Applies to
- Motion to consolidate
- Service
- Email to all parties
A motion to consolidate requires proof of service to parties in the other index numbers by email or First Class Mail.
Motions to Consolidate: The parties must provide proof of service by email or First Class Mail for the parties in the other index numbers.
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Civil cases
For motions not e-filed, affidavits of service must be uploaded separately to NYSCEF or annexed separately to any hard-copy motion papers.
All affidavits of service of motions not e-filed must be uploaded to NYSCEF (or, if applicable, annexed to any hard copy version of the motion papers) separately rather than be incorporated into any accompanying exhibits.
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- Applies to
- Motion papers
- Service
- Electronic service
All motion papers must be served on all appearing parties through NYSCEF when contact information is listed, or by another authorized method.
All motion papers, regardless of the party submitting them, shall be served on all appearing parties, either through NYSCEF (if a party is listed with contact information) or otherwise according to statute or other rule.
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- Applies to
- Motion papers
- Service
- Electronic service
Proof of service for motion papers must be filed separately in NYSCEF, even when service occurred through NYSCEF.
Proof of service of motion papers shall be submitted separately -- not at the end of a submitted paper -- when filing in NYSCEF. Proof of service shall be filed even if service was by filing in NYSCEF.
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- Deadline
- 2 calendar days
- Applies to
- Deposition transcripts
At least two days before trial, all parties must provide anticipated deposition transcripts and proof of deposition service to the Court.
At least two days before the scheduled trial, all parties must provide copies of the following to the Court:Deposition transcripts anticipated to be used at trial along with proof of service of the deposition pursuant to CPLR 3116(a).
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- Service
- Electronic service to all parties
All correspondence and filed papers must be served on all appearing parties through NYSCEF for e-filed cases or by another authorized method otherwise.
All correspondence to the Court, including filed papers, shall be served on all appearing parties, either through NYSCEF if the case is e-filed or otherwise according to statute or other rule if the case is not e-filed.
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Civil cases
Unless a motion has a briefing schedule, motion, opposition, and reply papers must be served on adversaries under CPLR § 2214.
Except for those motions with briefing schedules, all motion papers, opposition papers, and reply papers shall be served on adversaries per CPLR § 2214.
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- Applies to
- Court papers
All papers filed with the court must be served on all adversaries.
All papers filed with the Court must be served on all adversaries pursuant to CPLR 2214 and Part 202 of the Uniform Civil Rules.
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- Applies to
- Adjourned motion
Any adjourned motion must be renoticed on every party, using first-class mail for parties not participating in NYSCEF, regardless of whether an order directs renotice.
Motions that are adjourned for any reason must be renoticed on all parties, with those not participating in NYSCEF to be renoticed via first-class mail, regardless of whether an order has been issued directing same.
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- Applies to
- Letter
- Service
- Electronic service to opposing party
Every letter to the court must be copied to the other party and filed through NYSCEF.
All letters to the Court must be copied to the other party and filed via NYSCEF.
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- Applies to
- Motion papers
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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- Applies to
- Motion papers
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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Civil cases
- Applies to
- Motion or responsive document
Motion papers and responsive documents must be served under CPLR § 2214 or the latest Administrative Order unless the parties stipulate otherwise or the court directs otherwise.
Motion papers and all responsive documents must be served in accordance with CPLR § 2214 or the most recent Administrative Order, unless otherwise stipulated by the parties or directed by the court.
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Civil cases
- Applies to
- Motion papers answering affidavits and reply affidavits
Motion papers, answering affidavits, and reply affidavits must be served under CPLR 2214 or the latest Administrative Order unless a stipulation or order provides otherwise.
Motion papers, answering affidavits, and reply affidavits must be served on the parties in accordance with CPLR 2214 or the most recent Administrative Order, unless otherwise stipulated or ordered.
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Civil cases
Motion papers, answering affidavits, and reply papers must be served under CPLR § 2214 unless the court directs otherwise.
Motion papers, answering affidavits, and reply papers must be served in accordance with CPLR §2214 unless otherwise directed by the Court.
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Civil cases
- Service
- Electronic service
Parties must file all papers through NYSCEF and serve them electronically.
All papers shall be filed through NYSCEF and served electronically.
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- Service
- Email to court
Unredacted expert affirmations and affidavits must be emailed to Chambers when the motion papers are filed.
Unredacted expert affirmations/affidavits must be emailed to Chambers upon filing of motion papers.
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Civil cases
Unless the court orders otherwise or the parties stipulate otherwise, motion papers and answering and reply affidavits must be served on adversaries under CPLR § 2214.
Unless otherwise stipulated or Ordered, motion papers, answering affidavits, and reply affidavits must be served on adversaries as per CPLR § 2214.
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Civil cases
- Applies to
- Motion
Motion papers and answering and reply affidavits must be served under CPLR 2214 or the latest Administrative Order unless a stipulation or order provides otherwise.
Motion papers, answering and reply affidavits must be served on the parties in accordance with CPLR section 2214 or the most recent Administrative Order, unless otherwise stipulated or ordered.
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Civil cases
- Deadline
- 24 hours
- Applies to
- Exhibits
All documentary evidence intended for admission must be made available to opposing counsel at least 24 hours before the initial hearing, regardless of whether it is physical, electronic, or a virtual record.
Any documentary evidence, including medical/hospital records, regardless of form (hard copy, electronic or virtual record) to be admitted at a hearing must be made available to opposing counsel at least 24 hours prior to the initial hearing date.
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Civil cases
Motion papers, answering affidavits, and reply affidavits must be served under CPLR § 2214 or the latest administrative order unless otherwise stipulated or ordered.
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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Civil cases
- Applies to
- Application to be relieved as counsel
An application to relieve counsel requires proof of service and will be heard on its return date.
All applications to be relieved as counsel are to be heard on the return date with proof of service of the application.
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- Applies to
- Cross petition
Cross-petitions must be served on all parties and filed with the Court at least seven days before the return date.
Any cross-petitions shall be served on all parties and filed with the Court at least seven (7) days prior to the return date.
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- Applies to
- Order and judgment
The petitioner must serve all Orders and Judgments on counsel, guardians, and the court examiner within ten days after the decision.
All Orders and Judgments shall be served by the Petitioner on all counsel, guardian(s), and court examiner within ten (10) days of the date of decision.
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Civil cases
Motion papers, answering affidavits, and reply affidavits must be served under CPLR 2214 unless the parties stipulate otherwise or the court orders otherwise.
Motion papers, answering affidavits, and reply affidavits must be served in accordance with CPLR 2214 unless otherwise stipulated or ordered.
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Civil cases
- Applies to
- Redacted filing
The other parties and any appropriate non-parties must receive both a redacted filing and a complete unredacted version.
13. (a) A Party or, as appropriate, non-party, who seeks to file with the Court any deposition transcripts, exhibits, answers to interrogatories, and other documents which have previously been designated as comprising or containing Confidential Information, or any pleading, brief or memorandum which reproduces, paraphrases or discloses Confidential Information, shall (i) serve upon the other Parties (and, as appropriate, non-parties) a Redacted Filing and a complete and unredacted version of the filing; (ii) file a Redacted Filing with the court; and (iii) transmit the Redacted Filing and a complete unredacted version of the filing to chambers. Within three (3) days thereafter, the Producing Party may file a motion to seal such Confidential Information.
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Civil cases
- Deadline
- 24 hours
- Applies to
- Redacted filing
Within 24 hours after a redacted filing, a filer must notify a non-party producing party and provide both the redacted filing and a version leaving that producer’s confidential information unredacted.
(d) In the event that the Party’s (or, as appropriate, non-party’s) filing includes Confidential Information produced by a Producing Party that is non-party, the Party (or, as appropriate, non-party) making the filing shall so notify the Producing Party within twenty four (24) hours after the Redacted Filing by providing the Producing Party with a copy of the Redacted Filing as well as a version of the filing with the relevant non-party’s Confidential Information unredacted.
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Civil cases
Orders to show cause, special-proceeding motion papers, and answering affidavits must be served on adversaries under CPLR §403(b).
All orders to show cause and special proceeding motion papers, answering affidavits MUST be served on adversaries as per CPLR §403(b) which prescribes the timing requirements for notice of the hearing and service of responsive papers in the special proceeding.
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Motion papers, answering affidavits, and reply affidavits must be served on opposing parties under CPLR § 2214.
Motion papers, answering affidavits, and reply affidavits must be served on adversaries as per CPLR §2214.
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Civil cases
- Applies to
- Motion papers
Motion papers, answering affidavits, and reply affidavits must be served on the parties under CPLR 2214 or the most recent Administrative Order 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, unless otherwise stipulated or ordered.
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- Applies to
- Motion papers
Motion papers 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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- Applies to
- Statement of undisputed facts
Upon request, the summary-judgment movant must promptly provide the respondent with a Microsoft Word copy of the Statement of Undisputed Facts.
The movant shall, upon request, promptly provide the respondent with a copy of the Statement of Undisputed Facts in Microsoft Word format.
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Civil cases
- Applies to
- Affidavit of service
For papers commencing an action or proceeding, only one affidavit of service may be submitted for each individual or entity served.
Affidavits of Service: Any affidavit of service of papers which commences an action or proceeding is subject to the above. There shall only be one affidavit per individual, or entity served.
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- Service
- Electronic service
For litigants fully participating in electronic filing, service by uploading the document to NYSCEF is sufficient.
For all litigants fully participating in E-Filing, service by upload to NYSCEF is deemed to be sufficient.
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Civil cases
- Applies to
- Proposed trial witness lists ?
Lists of proposed trial witnesses shall be similarly served.
Summary: Proposed trial witness lists must be served on the other parties under the same five-day pre-second-conference timing requirement.
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A request for a preliminary conference shall accompany the RJI and both must be served on all parties.
Summary: Both the RJI and Preliminary Conference request must be served on all parties.
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- Applies to
- Forensic report ?
- Service
- Email ?
They may be shared with the litigants, but not copied, only in the presence of counsel, and shall not be sent electronically to litigants.
Summary: Confidential forensic reports may be shown to litigants only in counsel's presence, may not be copied, and may not be sent to them electronically.
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- Deadline
- 7 calendar days ?
In the event one or more parties fail to appear and an order is entered into on default of said party or parties, a copy of this order, with notice of entry, shall be served on the defaulting party or parties within seven (7) days of the order’s filing on NYSCEF (or with the county clerk if not e-filed).
Summary: A default order and notice of entry must be served on each defaulting party within seven days after filing on NYSCEF or with the county clerk for a non-e-filed case.
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- Deadline
- 7 calendar days ?
Any order granted on default must be served on all defaulting parties within seven (7) days of the order.
Summary: A default order must be served on all defaulting parties within seven days after entry.
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(b) When there is a pro se party (including one who was rendered pro se due to an attorney being relieved and there is no replacement attorney), or when there is a party who has not appeared but a default judgment has not yet been entered against them in the case, you must serve correspondence through the following additional methods, i.e., in addition to the method prescribed by law and in addition to the correspondence being uploaded on NYSCEF:
Summary: Correspondence involving pro se or certain non-appearing parties requires additional service methods beyond legally prescribed service and NYSCEF upload.
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- Applies to
- Motion
Accordingly, when there is a pro se party (including one who was rendered pro se due to an attorney being relieved and there is no replacement attorney), or when there is a party who has not appeared but a default judgment has not yet been entered against them in the case, you must serve motion papers and special proceeding papers – whether in support of the motion or petition or in opposition to the motion or petition – through the following additional methods, i.e., in addition to the method prescribed by law and in addition to the papers being uploaded on NYSCEF:
Summary: Motion and special-proceeding papers involving pro se or qualifying non-appearing parties require additional service methods beyond legally prescribed service and NYSCEF filing.
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- Applies to
- Motion
- Service
Proof of service of such motion papers or special proceeding papers shall be filed on NYSCEF or, in a paper case, with the County Clerk, in affidavit or affirmation form and shall be accompanied by copies of the postmarked certificate of mailing, the certified mail receipt, and the emails.
Summary: Proof of service for the additional motion and special-proceeding service must be filed with specified supporting service records.
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- Applies to
- Motion papers answering affidavits reply affidavits ?
Motion papers, answering affidavits and reply affidavits must be served on the parties in accordance with CPLR § 2214 or the most recent Administrative Order, unless otherwise stipulated or ordered.
Summary: Motion papers and answering or reply affidavits in pro se non-NYSCEF actions must be served under CPLR § 2214 or the latest Administrative Order unless otherwise stipulated or ordered.
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Civil cases
- Deadline
- 7 calendar days ?
Any order granted on default must be served on all defaulting parties within seven (7) days of the order.
Summary: Any order granted on default must be served on all defaulting parties within seven days.
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- Service
- Email to all parties ?
Under no circumstances shall mailed or emailed correspondence be sent to the Court without exact copies also being sent to other parties as provided herein.
Summary: Mailed or emailed correspondence to the Court must always include exact copies to the other parties as required by the standing order.
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- Applies to
- Response memorandum ?
Memoranda in response shall be served and filed not more than 30 days after receipt of the motion (or as directed by the court).
Summary: Responsive memoranda must be served and filed no later than thirty days after receipt of the motion, unless the court directs otherwise.
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- Deadline
- 3 business days ?
- Applies to
- Motion ?
For your papers to be considered by the court, they must be properly served and filed at least three business days prior to the return date.
Summary: Papers must be properly served at least three business days before the motion's return date.
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- Applies to
- Motion ?
If relief is sought against a pro se party on an appearance date that they were not made aware of, or where the matter is adjourned, they must be notified in writing of the new appearance date and proof of such notification must be provided to the court.
Summary: A pro se party must receive written notice of a new appearance date, and proof of that notice must be provided to the court.
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Civil cases
- Applies to
- Infant compromise application ?
Defense counsel must be noticed on all applications/documents submitted to the court and must appear at the hearing, unless such counsel has waived the right to receive notice and appear. All such waivers must be in writing and e-filed.
Summary: Defense counsel must receive notice of and appear at infant compromise hearings unless counsel has made a written, electronically filed waiver.
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Civil cases
Defense counsel must be noticed on all applications/documents submitted to the court and must appear at the hearing unless such counsel has waived the right to receive notice and appear. All such waivers must be in writing and e-filed.
Summary: Defense counsel must receive notice and attend an infant-compromise hearing unless the right is waived in writing and the waiver is electronically filed.
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Civil cases
- Applies to
- Pleadings and motions
Proof of service for all pleadings and motions must be filed on NYSCEF.
Summary: Proof of service for every pleading and motion in a merchant cash advance case must be filed on NYSCEF.
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Civil cases
- Applies to
- Hearing submission ?
At the time of the hearing, the court requires counsel for plaintiff to present to the court: (1) proof of service for the summons and complaint; and (2) proof that plaintiff attempted in good faith to apprise the defendant of the actual date for the motion hearing.
Summary: At a merchant cash advance hearing, plaintiff’s counsel must present proof of service for the summons and complaint and proof of good-faith notice to the defendant of the actual motion-hearing date.
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Civil cases
- Applies to
- Order to show cause ?
Proof of service must be filed on NYSCEF prior to the return date.
Summary: Proof of service for an order to show cause must be filed on NYSCEF before the return date.
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Civil cases
- Applies to
- Order to show cause ?
For non-NYSCEF cases, proof of service shall be emailed to ksccvpart92@nycourts.gov or presented to the court on the return date.
Summary: In non-NYSCEF cases, proof of service may be emailed to Part 92 or presented to the court on the return date.
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- Deadline
- 7 calendar days ?
- Service
- Personal service to all parties ?
Any cross-petitions shall be served on all parties and filed with the Court at least seven (7) days prior to the return date.
Summary: Cross-petitions must be served on all parties and filed with the court at least seven days before the return date.
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- Deadline
- 10 calendar days ?
- Service
- Personal service to all parties ?
All Orders and Judgments shall be served by the Petitioner on all counsel, guardian(s), and court examiner within ten (10) days of the date of decision.
Summary: The petitioner must serve all orders and judgments on all counsel, guardians, and the court examiner within ten days of the decision.
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Civil cases
- Applies to
- Exhibits ?
A Court copy of the stipulation, if any, and the portions of the record in dispute, must be delivered to the part by 9:30a.m. on the date of the hearing.
Summary: Any evidentiary stipulation and disputed record portions must be delivered to the part by 9:30 a.m. on the hearing date.
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Civil cases
- Applies to
- Compromise order application ?
Defense counsel must be noticed on all applications and documents submitted to the Court and must appear at the hearing, if scheduled, unless their appearance and receipt of supporting papers have been waived.
Summary: Defense counsel must receive notice of all compromise-order applications and supporting documents and attend any scheduled hearing unless a written waiver excuses appearance and receipt of the papers.
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Civil cases
- Applies to
- Inquest submission ?
Proof of service shall be filed, indicating that all papers and exhibits submitted to the court were served on opposing parties.
Summary: A proof of service must be filed showing that all inquest papers and exhibits were served on opposing parties.
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Civil cases
- Applies to
- Order to show cause papers ?
Papers served on counsel pursuant to an Order to Show Cause shall be served in a manner that results in receipt by 5:00 PM on the date specified unless the court directs otherwise.
Summary: Papers served under an Order to Show Cause must be received by 5:00 PM on the specified date unless the court directs otherwise.
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Civil cases
- Applies to
- Subpoena
All subpoenas must be served as soon as possible after an inquest is scheduled, and in no event later than 4 weeks prior to the scheduled inquest date.
Summary: Subpoenas must be served as soon as possible after scheduling and no later than four weeks before the inquest.
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Civil cases
- Applies to
- Cross petition
Any cross-petitions shall be served on all parties and filed with the Court at least seven (7) days prior to the return date.
Summary: Cross-petitions must be served on all parties and filed with the Court at least seven days before the return date.
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Civil cases
- Applies to
- Orders and judgments
All Orders and Judgments shall be served by Petitioner on all counsel, guardian(s), and court examiner within ten (10) days of the date of decision.
Summary: The petitioner must serve all orders and judgments on all counsel, guardians, and the court examiner within ten days of the decision date.
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Civil cases
- Applies to
- Motion ?
Defense counsel must be noticed on all applications/documents submitted to the court and must appear at the hearing unless such counsel has waived the right to receive notice and appear. All such waivers must be in writing and e-filed.
Summary: Defense counsel must be noticed and attend infant-compromise hearings unless defense counsel makes a written, e-filed waiver of notice and appearance rights.
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- Service
All emails from the Court will be sent to the email service address of record for each party in the action/proceeding. It is the responsibility of counsel to ensure that this email address is accurate and up to date.
Summary: Court email will be sent to each party's email service address, and counsel is responsible for keeping that address current.
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Civil cases
- Service
Notice to the parties may be given by email.
Summary: Email is an allowed method of providing the required notice to parties about a discovery subpoena submitted for a so-order.
What rule applies to service for notice of sale in New York Supreme Court, Kings County?
Proof of service is required for the covered service rule. A Notice of Sale must be submitted to the Foreclosure Department at least 10 days before the auction, simultaneously sent to the equity-redemption owner at the last known and property addresses, and supported by an affidavit of service presented by the auction date.
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What rule applies to service for documentary evidence in New York Supreme Court, Kings County?
The rule addresses service method, recipient, or timing requirements. Parties must serve copies of intended documentary trial evidence on all other parties at least five days before the second conference.
What rule applies to service for request to charge in New York Supreme Court, Kings County?
The rule addresses service method, recipient, or timing requirements. Details: timing: before hearing. A request to charge that departs from the standard Pattern Jury Instructions must be submitted to the judge and all adversaries at least two days before trial.
What rule applies to service for jury presentation materials in New York Supreme Court, Kings County?
The rule addresses service method, recipient, or timing requirements. Materials intended for submission to the jury must be exchanged with opposing counsel, provided to the court, and marked as required by the rules.
What rule applies to service for motion papers answering affidavits reply affidavits in New York Supreme Court, Kings County?
New York Supreme Court, Kings County: 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 accordance with CPLR 2214.
Judge Anne J. Swern: The rule addresses service method, recipient, or timing requirements. Details: recipient: all parties. Motion papers and answering or reply affidavits in pro se non-NYSCEF actions must be served under CPLR § 2214 or the latest Administrative Order unless otherwise stipulated or ordered. Machine summary, not yet verified; check the linked order.
What rule applies to service by email in New York Supreme Court, Kings County?
New York Supreme Court, Kings County: The rule addresses service method, recipient, or timing requirements. Details: method: service by email, timing: 1 calendar days before hearing. For cases not converted to e-filing, affirmations must be emailed to the Court at least one day before the court appearance with notice to all sides.
Judge Andrew S. Amer: The rule addresses service method, recipient, or timing requirements. Details: method: service by email. Court email will be sent to each party's email service address, and counsel is responsible for keeping that address current. Machine summary, not yet verified; check the linked order.
Judge Peter P. Sweeney: The rule addresses service method, recipient, or timing requirements. Details: method: service by email. Email is an allowed method of providing the required notice to parties about a discovery subpoena submitted for a so-order. Machine summary, not yet verified; check the linked order.
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