Court Rules
Judge

Judge Paul Kenny

Individual Rules, Standing Orders & Policies

Rules last changed:
New York Supreme Court, Nassau County

Limits & Logistics

Document Limits

Affidavit
20 pgs

Courtesy Copies

Courtesy copies

Adjournments

24Hoursnotice
  • A written conference-adjournment request must be uploaded to NYSCEF and emailed to chambers at least 24 hours before the conference.
Reason For RequestAdversary PositionProposed Rescheduled Date
  • A stipulated conference-adjournment request is not effective unless the court expressly advises that it has been granted.
  • A motion-adjournment request must be submitted in writing by NYSCEF letter and emailed to Chambers before the motion's return date, with a copy to all counsel and pro se litigants.
  • Only the Court may grant an adjournment request; counsel cannot grant one by stipulation.
  • +2 more

Request must include

Reason For RequestNumber Of Previous RequestsOriginal DateAdversary PositionProposed New Dates

Communication

Email

Chambers

judgekennyremote@nycourts.gov
Phone
(646) 386-3033
Technical Issues
Phone

Clerk

(516) 493-3164
Emergencies
Filters:AllMandatoryImportantFormattingConferencesExhibitsJuryLettersOral ArgumentBinders/TabsEvidence/Witnesses

Page & Word Limits1 rule

Page Limits

Checked against the court's document on Oct 5, 2026Mandatory

Affirmations and affidavits may not exceed 20 pages absent good cause shown.

Except for good cause shown, no affirmation or affidavit shall exceed 20 pages.

Affidavit

20 pages

KennyPartRules · Mar 2026 · p. 5
|SecIV. Motions/Orders to Show Cause/Temporary Restraining Orders

Document Format Requirements8 rules

Formatting

Checked against the court's document on Oct 5, 2026Mandatory

Motion papers and orders to show cause must use at least 12-point type, be double-spaced, securely bound, and entirely legible.

All motion papers and Orders to Show Cause must be typewritten (minimum 12-point type), double-spaced, securely bound and entirely legible.

Typography
Size12 pt
Line SpacingDouble
Layout & Binding
Binding Style
Securely Bound
KennyPartRules · Mar 2026 · p. 5
|SecIV. Motions/Orders to Show Cause/Temporary Restraining Orders
Formatting

Checked against the court's document on Oct 5, 2026Mandatory

The requested-jury-charge list must be submitted by email in Microsoft Word format by the first Pre-Trial Conference.

Once a matter is assigned to this Part for trial, a complete list of requested jury charges, drawn from the Pattern Jury Instructions (PJI) of the then-current year, including departures if the trial involves claims of professional negligence, must be submitted by email in Microsoft Word format to the remote email (JudgeKennyRemote@nycourts.gov), as directed by the Court and no later than the first Pre-Trial Conference before this Part.

Required Format

DOCX

KennyPartRules · Mar 2026 · p. 8
|SecVI. Trials and Hearings
Formatting

Checked against the court's document on Oct 5, 2026Mandatory

Each side’s separate Proposed Verdict Sheet must be submitted by email in Microsoft Word format to the court’s specified remote address.

If counsel/pro se (self-represented) litigant(s) cannot agree to the questions to be posed to the jury prior to the Pre-Trial Conference, each side shall submit a Proposed Verdict Sheet by email in Microsoft Word format to the Court’s remote email (JudgeKennyRemote@nycourts.gov).

KennyPartRules · Mar 2026 · p. 9
|SecE. Proposed Verdict Sheet
Formatting

Checked against the court's document on Oct 5, 2026Mandatory

A jointly prepared Proposed Verdict Sheet must be submitted by email in Microsoft Word format to the court’s specified remote address.

A Proposed Verdict Sheet, jointly prepared by all counsel/pro se (self-represented) litigant(s) must be submitted by email in Microsoft Word format to the Court’s remote email (JudgeKennyRemote@nycourts.gov), as directed but the Court and no later than the first Pre-Trial Conference before this Part.

KennyPartRules · Mar 2026 · p. 9
|SecE. Proposed Verdict Sheet
Formatting

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Exhibits must be legible and externally tabbed, with plaintiffs designating them by number and defendants by letter.

All exhibits must be legible and labeled with external tab markings. Plaintiffs shall designate exhibits by number; Defendants shall designate exhibits by letter.

KennyPartRules · Mar 2026 · p. 5
|SecIV. Motions/Orders to Show Cause/Temporary Restraining Orders
Formatting

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Any submission thicker than one-half inch must be acco-fastened rather than stapled.

Any submission over 1/2-inch thick must be acco-fastened, not stapled.

Applies When:Page Threshold > 1
KennyPartRules · Mar 2026 · p. 5
|SecIV. Motions/Orders to Show Cause/Temporary Restraining Orders
Formatting

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Video or photograph exhibits offered to the Court must be provided on a USB drive.

If counsel wishes to provide the Court with video or photograph exhibits, said exhibit(s) are to be provided to the Court on a USB drive.

KennyPartRules · Mar 2026 · p. 6
|SecIV. Motions/Orders to Show Cause/Temporary Restraining Orders
Formatting

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A party should continue its existing exhibit lettering or numbering in subsequent submissions.

Exhibit lettering or numbering should not begin anew for subsequent papers submitted by the same party.

KennyPartRules · Mar 2026 · p. 5
|SecIV. Motions/Orders to Show Cause/Temporary Restraining Orders

Document Filing Requirements17 rules

Filing Requirements

Checked against the court's document on Oct 5, 2026Mandatory

All correspondence to the court must identify the action by title and index number.

All correspondence must include the title of the action and index number.

Document Type

Correspondence

Specific requirements detailed in rule text.
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|SecI. Communications with the Court
Filing Requirements

Checked against the court's document on Oct 5, 2026Mandatory

An adjournment request based on the engagement of new counsel must include an Affirmation of Engagement complying with 22 NYCRR 125.1.

Adjournments requested because of engagement of counsel must be accompanied by an Affirmation of Engagement in conformity with 22 NYCRR 125.1.

Document Type

Adjournment Request

Specific requirements detailed in rule text.
KennyPartRules · Mar 2026 · p. 2
|SecIII. Court Conferences
Filing Requirements

Checked against the court's document on Oct 5, 2026Mandatory

Appearances and oral argument on motions and orders to show cause are not permitted unless the Court directs them.

There shall be no appearances or oral arguments on motions or orders to show cause unless directed by the Court.

Document Type

Motion

Specific requirements detailed in rule text.
KennyPartRules · Mar 2026 · p. 5
|SecIV. Motions/Orders to Show Cause/Temporary Restraining Orders
Filing Requirements

Checked against the court's document on Oct 5, 2026Mandatory

If AI was used to prepare motion papers, counsel must submit an affirming the thorough accuracy and validity review of all AI-provided legal references.

If counsel did use AI in preparation of the motion papers, counsel must then submit an affirmation that all case law and other references provided by AI were thoroughly checked for accuracy and validity.

Document Type

Motion

Specific requirements detailed in rule text.
KennyPartRules · Mar 2026 · p. 5
|SecIV. Motions/Orders to Show Cause/Temporary Restraining Orders
Filing Requirements

Checked against the court's document on Oct 5, 2026Mandatory

An emergency order to show cause requires both a special affidavit based on personal knowledge and an affirmation detailing the emergency.

An “Emergency” Order to Show Cause requires a special affidavit based upon personal knowledge and an affirmation explaining in detail the nature of the emergency.

Document Type

Order To Show Cause

Specific requirements detailed in rule text.
KennyPartRules · Mar 2026 · p. 6
|SecIV. Motions/Orders to Show Cause/Temporary Restraining Orders
Filing Requirements

Checked and corrected to match the court's document on Oct 5, 2026Mandatory

A proposed Infant’s Compromise Order must identify the infant-plaintiff by full name and include the quoted finding concerning confidential personal information.

A proposed Infant’s Compromise Order must include the full name of the infant- plaintiff and reference therein the following: “Confidential personal information is included in this Order upon the Court’s finding that good cause exists pursuant to 22 NYCRR 202.5[e][2], in that the inclusion of the full name and date of birth of the minor, as well as related information, is material and necessary to effectuate the terms of this Order.”

Document Type

Proposed Order

Specific requirements detailed in rule text.
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|SecIV. Motions/Orders to Show Cause/Temporary Restraining Orders
Filing Requirements

Checked against the court's document on Oct 5, 2026Mandatory

In professional-negligence jury trials, each plaintiff must furnish the court and all counsel with a final list of proposed departures, including transcript page references, by the next trial session after resting or at another time directed by the court.

In jury trials involving claims of professional negligence, no later than the next trial session after the party “rests,” or such other time as the Court may direct, each party-plaintiff shall furnish the Court and all counsel with the final list of proposed departures from the standards of applicable care which that party asserts were testified to by its expert(s) or other witnesses. Page references to the trial transcript are required.

Document Type

Proposed Departures

Specific requirements detailed in rule text.
KennyPartRules · Mar 2026 · p. 9
|SecL. Malpractice “Departures.”
Filing Requirements

Checked against the court's document on Oct 5, 2026Mandatory

A party intending to use a trial video must submit a copy and, if applicable, its transcript to the court at least two weeks before trial so the court can address admissibility and objections.

If a party intends to use a video at trial, that party shall submit a copy of the video and transcript of same, if applicable, to the Court at least two (2) weeks prior to the scheduled trial date to allow the Court to rule on the admissibility of video, conduct a hearing if applicable, and any objections made to the video.

Document Type

Trial Video

Specific requirements detailed in rule text.
Filing Requirements

Checked against the court's document on Oct 5, 2026Mandatory

All counsel or self-represented litigants must jointly prepare a Proposed Verdict Sheet and email it in Microsoft Word format to the specified court address as directed and no later than the first pretrial conference.

A Proposed Verdict Sheet, jointly prepared by all counsel/pro se (self-represented) litigant(s) must be submitted by email in Microsoft Word format to the Court’s remote email (JudgeKennyRemote@nycourts.gov), as directed but the Court and no later than the first Pre-Trial Conference before this Part.

Document Type

Proposed Verdict Sheet

Specific requirements detailed in rule text.
KennyPartRules · Mar 2026 · p. 9
|SecE. Proposed Verdict Sheet
Filing Requirements

Checked against the court's document on Oct 5, 2026Important

A party may request oral argument by placing the specified notation above the Index Number on the first page of the motion papers.

Parties seeking oral argument of a motion may request that oral argument be heard by stating “Oral Argument Requested” above the Index Number on the first page of the papers submitted.

Document Type

Motion

Specific requirements detailed in rule text.
KennyPartRules · Mar 2026 · p. 5
|SecIV. Motions/Orders to Show Cause/Temporary Restraining Orders
Filing Requirements

Checked against the court's document on Oct 5, 2026Important

References to exhibits longer than 10 pages must identify the cited page, and an exhibit without page numbers must be Bates-stamped.

Reference to exhibits longer than ten (10) pages shall indicate the page number on which the information cited is contained. Should the exhibit not contain page numbers, the exhibit shall be bates-stamped.

Document Type

Exhibits

Specific requirements detailed in rule text.
KennyPartRules · Mar 2026 · p. 5
|SecIV. Motions/Orders to Show Cause/Temporary Restraining Orders
Filing Requirements

Checked against the court's document on Oct 5, 2026Important

Papers submitted for the Court’s signature must identify the document on the signature page, using the case name, index number and year, and document type.

All papers which are submitted for signature by the Court shall be identified on the signature page so that the document being signed by the Court can be identified. Example: Jones v. Jones, Index #/year, Type of Document.

Document Type

Papers Submitted For Signature

Specific requirements detailed in rule text.
KennyPartRules · Mar 2026 · p. 8
|SecV. Judgments, Decisions and Orders
Filing Requirements

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On or before the Pre-Trial Conference, Plaintiff’s counsel, Defendant’s counsel (or pro se (self-represented) parties) must file via NYSCEF and provide the Court with a working copy of the following: 1. Marked pleadings in accordance with CPLR Section 4012, including copies of any exhibits incorporated by reference in the pleadings; 2. A copy of all bill(s) of particulars; 3. A copy of all expert disclosures served pursuant to CPLR Section 3101(d) (if applicable); 4. A list of probable trial witnesses; 5. A copy of all prior Decisions or Orders on motions issued in the case (if applicable);

Summary: By the Pre-Trial Conference, counsel and pro se parties must file through NYSCEF and provide the court working copies of marked pleadings, bills of particulars, applicable expert disclosures, a probable-witness list, and applicable prior decisions or orders on motions.

Document Type

Pretrial Submission

Content & Formatting
Caption
KennyPartRules · Mar 2026 · p. 4
|SecI. Pre-Trial Conferences
Filing Requirements

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Counsel must upload a certification that Artificial Intelligence (AI) has not been used.

Summary: Counsel must upload a certification stating that AI was not used.

Document Type

Motion

Specific requirements detailed in rule text.
KennyPartRules · Mar 2026 · p. 5
|SecIV. Motions/Orders to Show Cause/Temporary Restraining Orders
Filing Requirements

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A PDF for the corresponding exhibit shall be uploaded to NYSCEF and it shall include a notation that said exhibit will be provided on a USB.

Summary: A corresponding PDF of each video or photograph exhibit must be uploaded to NYSCEF with a notation that the exhibit will be provided on a USB drive.

Document Type

Exhibits

Specific requirements detailed in rule text.
KennyPartRules · Mar 2026 · p. 6
|SecIV. Motions/Orders to Show Cause/Temporary Restraining Orders
Filing Requirements

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Orders, judgments, counter-orders and/or counter-judgments submitted for signature on notice will be returned unsigned unless an Affidavit of Service and Notice of Settlement for a date designated in accordance with 22 NYCRR 202.48 has been included.

Summary: Orders, judgments, counter-orders, and counter-judgments will be returned unsigned unless the submission includes both an Affidavit of Service and a compliant Notice of Settlement.

Document Type

Order Or Judgment

Content & Formatting
Certificate Of Service
KennyPartRules · Mar 2026 · p. 8
|SecV. Judgments, Decisions and Orders
Filing Requirements

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If counsel/pro se (self-represented) litigant(s) cannot agree to the questions to be posed to the jury prior to the Pre-Trial Conference, each side shall submit a Proposed Verdict Sheet by email in Microsoft Word format to the Court’s remote email (JudgeKennyRemote@nycourts.gov).

Summary: If the parties cannot agree on the jury questions before the pretrial conference, each side must submit its own Proposed Verdict Sheet by email in Microsoft Word format.

Document Type

Proposed Verdict Sheet

Specific requirements detailed in rule text.
KennyPartRules · Mar 2026 · p. 9
|SecE. Proposed Verdict Sheet

Filing & Service rules

Electronic Filing Rules

All submissions to the court must be filed electronically.

All submissions to the Court must be electronically filed.

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Page 2 | II. E-Filing Rules

Counsel and pro se parties must file the required pretrial submissions electronically through NYSCEF by the Pre-Trial Conference.

On or before the Pre-Trial Conference, Plaintiff’s counsel, Defendant’s counsel (or pro se (self-represented) parties) must file via NYSCEF and provide the Court with a working copy of the following:

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Page 4 | I. Pre-Trial Conferences

Documents in mandatory e-filing cases generally must be filed through NYSCEF, subject to the stated opt-out and consent-withholding exceptions.

All documents in mandatory e-filed cases, except documents subject to the opt-out provision of Section 202.5-bb of the Uniform Rules for the New York State Trial Courts, or ===== PAGE 2 ===== documents subject to e-filing in which consent is being withheld, are to be filed through the New York State Courts E-Filing System (NYSCEF).

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Page 1 | II. E-Filing Rules

The corresponding PDF for a video or photograph exhibit must be uploaded to NYSCEF.

A PDF for the corresponding exhibit shall be uploaded to NYSCEF and it shall include a notation that said exhibit will be provided on a USB.

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Page 6 | IV. Motions/Orders to Show Cause/Temporary Restraining Orders

The motion's affidavit of service must be both included in the motion papers and separately uploaded to NYSCEF before the motion is submitted.

In addition to being part of the motion papers, the affidavit of service of the motion must be separately uploaded to NYSCEF prior to submission of the motion.

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Correspondence to the part should be filed through NYSCEF and emailed to the judge’s chambers address.

All correspondence to this part should be filed via NYSCEF and copied via email to JudgeKennyRemote@nycourts.gov.

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Page 1 | I. Communications with the Court

Filing Timing and Cure Windows

Counsel must promptly notify the Court in writing when a submitted or unsubmitted motion or part of it is resolved, withdrawn, or moot due to settlement or another resolution.

Counsel must advise the Court, in writing, and as soon as practicable, if any submitted or unsubmitted motion, or portion thereof, has been resolved, withdrawn, or rendered moot because the case is settled, or an issue is otherwise resolved.

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The jointly prepared Proposed Verdict Sheet is due as directed by the court and no later than the first pretrial conference.

A Proposed Verdict Sheet, jointly prepared by all counsel/pro se (self-represented) litigant(s) must be submitted by email in Microsoft Word format to the Court’s remote email (JudgeKennyRemote@nycourts.gov), as directed but the Court and no later than the first Pre-Trial Conference before this Part.

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Page 9 | E. Proposed Verdict Sheet

The required video copy and any applicable transcript must be submitted to the court at least two weeks before the scheduled trial date.

If a party intends to use a video at trial, that party shall submit a copy of the video and transcript of same, if applicable, to the Court at least two (2) weeks prior to the scheduled trial date to allow the Court to rule on the admissibility of video, conduct a hearing if applicable, and any objections made to the video.

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Page 9 | I. Use of Videos

Motions in limine should be made returnable at least 20 days before jury selection when possible.

Motions in limine must be made returnable at least twenty days prior to jury selection, if possible.

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Page 9 | F. Motions in limine

When the parties cannot agree on the jury questions before the pretrial conference, each side must submit a separate Proposed Verdict Sheet before that conference.

If counsel/pro se (self-represented) litigant(s) cannot agree to the questions to be posed to the jury prior to the Pre-Trial Conference, each side shall submit a Proposed Verdict Sheet by email in Microsoft Word format to the Court’s remote email (JudgeKennyRemote@nycourts.gov).

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Page 9 | E. Proposed Verdict Sheet

Service and Proof of Service Rules

Absent extremely unusual circumstances causing significant prejudice, opponents must receive at least 24 hours' advance notice and notice of the right to be heard before presentation of an emergency order to show cause.

Unless there are extremely unusual circumstances in which significant prejudice (set forth in detail in a supporting affidavit/affirmation) will result, opposing counsel or parties are to be advised at least 24 hours in advance of the date and time that any Order to Show Cause which includes a request for a Temporary Restraining Order or other emergency relief is being presented to the Court in accordance with 22 NYCRR 202.7(f) and is to be advised that he/she has the right to be heard on the application.

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Page 6 | IV. Motions/Orders to Show Cause/Temporary Restraining Orders

Motions must be served and filed in conformity with CPLR § 2214.

Motions are to be served and filed in conformity with CPLR §2214.

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The motion-adjournment request must be copied to all counsel and pro se litigants.

A request to adjourn a motion must be made in writing and transmitted to Chambers by letter uploaded to NYSCEF, and email a copy to JudgeKennyRemote@nycourts.gov, prior to the return date of the motion, and copied to all counsel and pro se (self-represented) litigant(s).

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Every correspondence to the court must be copied to all adversary counsel and self-represented litigants.

Correspondence to the Court shall, without exception, be copied to all adversary counsel and pro se (self-represented) litigant(s).

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Page 1 | I. Communications with the Court

Conference-adjournment communications must be copied to all counsel and self-represented litigants.

All such communications must be copied to all counsel and pro se (self-represented) litigants.

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Page 2 | III. Court Conferences

An opponent seeking oral argument on emergency relief must request it immediately after receiving the required notice by uploading a letter to NYSCEF, emailing a copy to the judge, and notifying all counsel and pro se litigants.

If the opposing party requests oral argument concerning the request for a Temporary Restraining Order or other emergency relief, said request shall be made immediately upon receipt of notice required by 22 NYCRR 202.7(f) via letter uploaded to NYSCEF and email copy to JudgeKennyRemote@nycourts.gov on notice to all counsel/pro se (self-represented) litigant(s).

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Communications between litigants or counsel ordinarily must not be copied to the court, except in circumstances specified by the Part Rules.

Correspondence between counsel and/or pro se (self-represented) litigant(s) shall not be copied to the Court except in the limited circumstances provided within these Part Rules.

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Page 1 | I. Communications with the Court

The requesting attorney must notify all other attorneys if oral argument is granted, and failure to do so may result in sanctions.

It is the responsibility of that person to inform all other attorneys of the date and time set, and failure to do so may result in sanctions.

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The Court may, in its discretion, waive the 24-hour notice requirement for a true emergency.

In a true emergency, the Court, in its discretion may dispense with the 24-hour notice requirement.

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Courtesy Copy Requirements

Working copies of motions are not required unless the Court requests them.

No working copies of motions are required unless otherwise requested by the Court.

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Sealing & Redaction Procedures

No case or portion of a case may be sealed without adequately demonstrated good cause.

No case or portion thereof shall be sealed unless good cause has been adequately shown (22 NYCRR 216.1).

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Page 2 | II. E-Filing Rules

Pre-Motion Conference Requirements

Discovery motions, including motions to vacate a Note of Issue, require a good-faith attempt to resolve the dispute, possible notice to the court by letter, and leave of court before filing; the motion must state that the procedure was followed.

The parties are not to make any motion concerning discovery, including motions to vacate the Note of Issue, without having first attempted to resolve the issue. If counsel cannot resolve the discovery issue between themselves after a good faith effort, then the counsel who believes that discovery is not being conducted in accordance with the Court’s Order is to contact the Court by letter (see Rule I[A], supra), to advise of the nature of the dispute and the efforts that have been made to attempt to resolve it. The Court will either resolve the issue by letter or by scheduling a conference. After the Court conferences the matter and if the Court grants leave of court to file a discovery motion, any discovery motion must state that this procedure has been complied with. Failure to comply with this Part’s rules as set forth above may result in denial of the motion.

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Page 3 | E. Discovery Issues/Discovery Motions

A discovery motion may not be submitted unless the required conference has occurred.

There shall be no submitted discovery motions in the absence of a Conference (see Rule III(E) above).

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Adjournment & Extension Requirements

A stipulated conference-adjournment request is not effective unless the court expressly advises that it has been granted.

Parties should not assume that any stipulated request for adjournment of a conference has been granted unless specifically advised by the Court.

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Page 2 | III. Court Conferences

Only the Court may grant an adjournment request; counsel cannot grant one by stipulation.

Adjournment requests may only be granted by the Court, not by stipulation of counsel.

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An adjournment letter request and any response must address only the reason consent is being declined and must not advocate a position on the underlying dispute.

The letter request and the response, if any, are not to be used to advocate a position on the substantive dispute and shall address only the reason that consent for the requested adjournment is being declined.

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A written conference-adjournment request must be uploaded to NYSCEF and emailed to chambers at least 24 hours before the conference.

A request to adjourn a conference must be made in writing, by uploading to NYSCEF and copy to JudgeKennyRemote@nycourts.gov at least twenty-four (24) hours in advance of the scheduled conference.

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Page 2 | III. Court Conferences

Every motion-adjournment application must state the current return date, reason for the requested adjournment, opposing parties' consent or objection, requested duration, and number of prior requests.

All applications for adjournments must set forth: (1) the current return date; (2) the reason why an adjournment is necessary; (3) whether the opposing party(ies) consent(s) or object(s) to the application; (4) the length of the adjournment sought; and (5) the number of prior requests for

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A motion-adjournment request must be submitted in writing by NYSCEF letter and emailed to Chambers before the motion's return date, with a copy to all counsel and pro se litigants.

A request to adjourn a motion must be made in writing and transmitted to Chambers by letter uploaded to NYSCEF, and email a copy to JudgeKennyRemote@nycourts.gov, prior to the return date of the motion, and copied to all counsel and pro se (self-represented) litigant(s).

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Chambers Communication Rules

The court will disregard adjournment requests left only on chambers voicemail.

Adjournment requests that are left on Chamber’s voicemail shall be disregarded.

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Page 1 | I. Communications with the Court

A copy of the motion-adjournment request must be emailed to JudgeKennyRemote@nycourts.gov before the motion's return date.

A request to adjourn a motion must be made in writing and transmitted to Chambers by letter uploaded to NYSCEF, and email a copy to JudgeKennyRemote@nycourts.gov, prior to the return date of the motion, and copied to all counsel and pro se (self-represented) litigant(s).

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A participant delayed by unforeseen circumstances should notify opposing counsel and telephone the part clerk or chambers as soon as possible.

If counsel or pro se (self-represented) litigant(s) are unable to appear on time due to unforeseen circumstances (i.e., delays due to inclement weather or road closures), he/she should contact opposing counsel, and advise the Part Clerk or Chambers, by telephone, as soon as possible.

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Page 2 | III. Court Conferences

General e-filing questions may be directed to the E-Filing Resource Center by telephone or email.

General questions about e-filing should be addressed to the E-Filing Resource Center at (646) 386-3033 or nyscef@nycourts.gov.

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Page 1 | II. E-Filing Rules

An oral-argument request concerning a temporary restraining order or other emergency relief must be uploaded to NYSCEF and emailed to JudgeKennyRemote@nycourts.gov.

If the opposing party requests oral argument concerning the request for a Temporary Restraining Order or other emergency relief, said request shall be made immediately upon receipt of notice required by 22 NYCRR 202.7(f) via letter uploaded to NYSCEF and email copy to JudgeKennyRemote@nycourts.gov on notice to all counsel/pro se (self-represented) litigant(s).

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Court staff may be telephoned only in urgent situations requiring immediate attention.

Telephone calls to Court staff are permitted only in urgent situations requiring immediate attention.

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Page 1 | I. Communications with the Court

Chambers may be reached by email at JudgeKennyRemote@nycourts.gov for correspondence to the part.

All correspondence to this part should be filed via NYSCEF and copied via email to JudgeKennyRemote@nycourts.gov.

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Page 1 | I. Communications with the Court

A party may state the reason for opposing an adjournment request by email to the court’s chambers address.

A party objecting to an adjournment request may succinctly provide the reason for objecting via email to JudgeKennyRemote@nycourts.gov.

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The court will notify counsel and self-represented litigants by email when an adjournment request is granted.

The Court will advise counsel/pro se (self-represented) litigant(s) via email if the requested adjournment has been granted.

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Court-wide rules

Applies court-wide

These 25 rules apply across New York Supreme Court, Nassau County. Where this judge's own standing orders above address the same topic, the judge's requirement controls.

E-Filing

All 25
  • Applies to
    Summons

    A summons must be filed electronically.

  • Applies to
    Complaint

    A complaint must be filed electronically.

  • Applies to
    Rji and addendum

    The RJI for an uncontested matrimonial action and its addendum must be filed electronically.

About Judge Paul Kenny

- **Part:** Part 28 - **Courtroom:** Fourth Floor, Part 28 - **Phone:** 516-493-3164 - **Fax:** 516-493-3411 - **Email:** JudgeKennyRemote@nycourts.gov - **Law Clerk:** Callan Tauster - **Secretary:** Layne Lew - **Part Clerk:** Thomas Grey

Common questions about Judge Paul Kenny's rules

Are courtesy copies required for Judge Paul Kenny?

Working copies of motions are not required unless the Court requests them.

View ruleSource: page 6, section IV. Motions/Orders to Show Cause/Temporary Restraining Orders

Does Judge Paul Kenny require a pre-motion conference or letter before filing a motion?

Yes. A pre-motion letter is required for discovery. Discovery motions, including motions to vacate a Note of Issue, require a good-faith attempt to resolve the dispute, possible notice to the court by letter, and leave of court before filing; the motion must state that the procedure was followed.

View ruleSource: page 3, section E. Discovery Issues/Discovery Motions

What page or word limits apply to affidavit before Judge Paul Kenny?

Judge Paul Kenny's rule states these limits: 20 pages. Affirmations and affidavits may not exceed 20 pages absent good cause shown.

View ruleSource: page 5, section IV. Motions/Orders to Show Cause/Temporary Restraining Orders

What formatting rules apply to filings before Judge Paul Kenny?

Judge Paul Kenny's formatting rule includes 12 point type, double spacing, binding securely bound, typewritten, and entirely legible. Motion papers and orders to show cause must use at least 12-point type, be double-spaced, securely bound, and entirely legible.

View ruleSource: page 5, section IV. Motions/Orders to Show Cause/Temporary Restraining Orders

What must be included with correspondence filings before Judge Paul Kenny?

The rule identifies required filing content or certificates. All correspondence to the court must identify the action by title and index number.

View ruleSource: page 1, section I. Communications with the Court

What must be included with adjournment request filings before Judge Paul Kenny?

The rule identifies required filing content or certificates. An adjournment request based on the engagement of new counsel must include an Affirmation of Engagement complying with 22 NYCRR 125.1.

View ruleSource: page 2, section III. Court Conferences

How may parties contact Judge Paul Kenny's chambers?

The rule addresses phone communications with Judge Paul Kenny's chambers. The court will disregard adjournment requests left only on chambers voicemail.

View ruleSource: page 1, section I. Communications with the Court

How does Judge Paul Kenny handle sealed or redacted filings?

Judge Paul Kenny's rules set procedures for sealed or redacted filings. No case or portion of a case may be sealed without adequately demonstrated good cause.

View ruleSource: page 2, section II. E-Filing Rules

How do I request an adjournment or extension before Judge Paul Kenny?

Requests should be made at least 24 hours in advance when this rule applies before Judge Paul Kenny. The request must include reason for request, adversary position, and proposed rescheduled date. A written conference-adjournment request must be uploaded to NYSCEF and emailed to chambers at least 24 hours before the conference.

View ruleSource: page 2, section III. Court Conferences

Is electronic filing required before Judge Paul Kenny?

Yes. Electronic filing is required for the covered filings. Documents in mandatory e-filing cases generally must be filed through NYSCEF, subject to the stated opt-out and consent-withholding exceptions.

View ruleSource: page 1, section II. E-Filing Rules

What filing deadlines does Judge Paul Kenny set?

Counsel must promptly notify the Court in writing when a submitted or unsubmitted motion or part of it is resolved, withdrawn, or moot due to settlement or another resolution.

View ruleSource: page 6, section IV. Motions/Orders to Show Cause/Temporary Restraining Orders

What rule applies to service by email for the opposing party before Judge Paul Kenny?

The rule addresses service method, recipient, or timing requirements. Details: method: service by email, recipient: the opposing party. Every correspondence to the court must be copied to all adversary counsel and self-represented litigants.

View ruleSource: page 1, section I. Communications with the Court
Complete rules summary for Judge Paul Kenny

All correspondence to the court must identify the action by title and index number.

Every correspondence to the court must be copied to all adversary counsel and self-represented litigants.

Communications between litigants or counsel ordinarily must not be copied to the court, except in circumstances specified by the Part Rules.

General e-filing questions may be directed to the E-Filing Resource Center by telephone or email.

Correspondence to the part should be filed through NYSCEF and emailed to the judge’s chambers address.

Chambers may be reached by email at JudgeKennyRemote@nycourts.gov for correspondence to the part.

Court staff may be telephoned only in urgent situations requiring immediate attention.

The court will disregard adjournment requests left only on chambers voicemail.

Documents in mandatory e-filing cases generally must be filed through NYSCEF, subject to the stated opt-out and consent-withholding exceptions.

All submissions to the court must be filed electronically.

No case or portion of a case may be sealed without adequately demonstrated good cause.

A participant delayed by unforeseen circumstances should notify opposing counsel and telephone the part clerk or chambers as soon as possible.

A written conference-adjournment request must be uploaded to NYSCEF and emailed to chambers at least 24 hours before the conference.

Conference-adjournment communications must be copied to all counsel and self-represented litigants.

A party may state the reason for opposing an adjournment request by email to the court’s chambers address.

Affirmations and affidavits may not exceed 20 pages absent good cause shown.

An adjournment request based on the engagement of new counsel must include an Affirmation of Engagement complying with 22 NYCRR 125.1.

The court will notify counsel and self-represented litigants by email when an adjournment request is granted.

A stipulated conference-adjournment request is not effective unless the court expressly advises that it has been granted.

Discovery motions, including motions to vacate a Note of Issue, require a good-faith attempt to resolve the dispute, possible notice to the court by letter, and leave of court before filing; the motion must state that the procedure was followed.

Exhibits must be legible and externally tabbed, with plaintiffs designating them by number and defendants by letter.

By the Pre-Trial Conference, counsel and pro se parties must file through NYSCEF and provide the court working copies of marked pleadings, bills of particulars, applicable expert disclosures, a probable-witness list, and applicable prior decisions or orders on motions.

Counsel and pro se parties must file the required pretrial submissions electronically through NYSCEF by the Pre-Trial Conference.

Appearances and oral argument on motions and orders to show cause are not permitted unless the Court directs them.

A party may request oral argument by placing the specified notation above the Index Number on the first page of the motion papers.

The requesting attorney must notify all other attorneys if oral argument is granted, and failure to do so may result in sanctions.

Motion papers and orders to show cause must use at least 12-point type, be double-spaced, securely bound, and entirely legible.

A party should continue its existing exhibit lettering or numbering in subsequent submissions.

Any submission thicker than one-half inch must be acco-fastened rather than stapled.

Counsel must upload a certification stating that AI was not used.

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