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Judge Arlene Bluth

Individual Rules, Standing Orders & Policies

New York Supreme Court, New York County

Limits & Logistics

Document Limits

Memorandum Of LawCourt-wide
30 pgs

Courtesy Copies

Courtesy copies

Proposed Order

Court-wide

Adjournments

24Hoursnotice
  • For e-filed cases, a party may request an adjournment by uploading a request to NYSCEF at least 24 hours before the scheduled appearance, preferably signed by all parties.

Communication

Email

Clerk

sfc-part14-clerk@nycourts.gov
Technical Issues
Phone
Court-wide

Intake Unit

646-386-3033
SchedulingTechnical Issues
Phone
Court-wide

Clerk

646-386-3687
Scheduling
Phone
Court-wide

Clerk

646-386-3682
Scheduling
Phone
Court-wide

Clerk

646-386-3737
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Page & Word Limits1 rule

Page LimitsCivil cases

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

Unless advance permission is granted, parties must comply with Uniform Civil Rule 202.8-b word limits, and the court may disregard noncompliant papers.

Unless advance permission is granted, the parties shall comply with Uniform Civil Rule 202.8-b regarding word limits. Otherwise, the Court may (at its discretion) disregard the papers.

Papers

part14-rules · p. 3|Sec5. Word Limits

Document Format Requirements1 rule

FormattingCivil cases

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

Every page of every exhibit must be numbered.

Each page in any exhibit must be numbered.

part14-rules · p. 3|Sec4. Exhibits

Document Filing Requirements6 rules

Filing RequirementsCivil cases

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

The first page of every motion paper must display the applicable Motion Sequence Number in the upper-right corner.

the first page of EVERY motion paper must reflect the respective MSQ in the upper right corner.

Document Type

Motion

Specific requirements detailed in rule text.
part14-rules · p. 3|Sec3. Motion Sequence Number (“MSQ”)
Filing RequirementsCivil cases

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

A conference order granting permission is required before a party may file a note of issue.

A note of issue may not be filed until there is a conference order granting permission.

Document Type

Note Of Issue

Specific requirements detailed in rule text.
part14-rules · p. 5|SecC. Instructions Applicable to Conference Orders and Stipulations
Filing RequirementsCivil cases

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

References to exhibits must include pinpoint citations identifying the exact location within the exhibit.

Reference to any exhibit must include pinpoint citations so the exact location within the exhibit can be found easily.

Document Type

Exhibit Reference

Specific requirements detailed in rule text.
part14-rules · p. 3|Sec4. Exhibits
Filing RequirementsCivil cases

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

Exhibits must be uploaded in accordance with the E-Filing Protocol.

Consult the E-Filing Protocol when uploading exhibits.

Document Type

Exhibits

Specific requirements detailed in rule text.
part14-rules · p. 3|Sec4. Exhibits
Filing RequirementsCivil cases

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

References to deposition testimony must cite the exact page and line numbers relied upon and may not merely attach the entire transcript or relevant portions.

any reference to deposition testimony must cite to the exact page and line numbers relied upon rather than merely attaching the entire transcript or “relevant portions”.

Document Type

Deposition Testimony Reference

Specific requirements detailed in rule text.
part14-rules · p. 3|Sec4. Exhibits
Filing RequirementsCivil cases

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Motions are ordinarily decided on submission, and any party may request oral argument by e-filing a letter before submitting the motion.

Motions will be decided on submission unless otherwise directed. Any party can request oral argument by e-filing a letter. Such a request should be made prior to the submission of the motion.

Document Type

Oral Argument Request Letter

Specific requirements detailed in rule text.
part14-rules · p. 1|SecOral Argument on Motions

Filing & Service rules

Filing Timing and Cure Windows

A cross-motion seeking relief against someone other than the initial movant does not relate back to the original motion and must be filed within 120 days after the note of issue is filed.

Cross-motions which seek relief against a party other than the party making the initial motion DO NOT relate back to the date the original motion was made and must be filed within 120 days of the filing of the note of issue.

Checked against the court's document on Oct 5, 2026 · Civil cases

Page 4 | F. Summary Judgment Motions

Summary judgment motions must be filed no later than 120 days after the note of issue is filed, absent leave of court granted only upon motion.

All summary judgment motions must be made no later than 120 days after filing of the note of issue - there are no exceptions without leave of Court (leave will only be granted upon a motion).

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Page 4 | F. Summary Judgment Motions

Trial authorizations must be provided 90 days before trial.

Trial authorizations must be provided 90 days before trial.

Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below. · Civil cases

Page 5 | C. Instructions Applicable to Conference Orders and Stipulations

Courtesy Copy Requirements

Hard copies of motion papers are not required in cases filed electronically.

NO HARD COPIES OF MOTION PAPERS ARE REQUIRED FOR E-FILED CASES

Checked and corrected to match the court's document on Oct 5, 2026 · Civil cases

Page 1 | Hon. Arlene P. Bluth - Part 14 Rules

The court does not require hard copies of motion papers filed electronically unless it specifically requests them.

E-Filed papers: The Court does not require hard copies of motion papers unless specifically requested.

Checked and corrected to match the court's document on Oct 5, 2026 · Civil cases

Page 2 | General Motion Guidelines

Adjournment & Extension Requirements

For e-filed cases, a party may request an adjournment by uploading a request to NYSCEF at least 24 hours before the scheduled appearance, preferably signed by all parties.

Parties may seek an adjournment by uploading a request, preferably signed by all parties, to NYSCEF (for e-filed cases) that must be received 24 hours prior to the scheduled appearance.

Checked against the court's document on Oct 5, 2026 · Civil cases

Page 2 | Requests for Adjournments/Scheduling Matters

Adjournment requests for motions in Room 130 must follow Room 130's rules.

Motions in Room 130: Follow Room 130's rules for adjournments.

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Page 2 | Requests for Adjournments/Scheduling Matters

Chambers Communication Rules

Parties should email the clerk if exhibits, such as videos, cannot be uploaded to NYSCEF.

Please email the clerk if you have exhibits that cannot be uploaded to NYSCEF (such as videos) to facilitate submission to the part.

Checked against the court's document on Oct 5, 2026 · Civil cases

Page 2 | General Motion Guidelines

In addition to uploading the letter, parties may email both the part clerk and Part 14 chambers addresses.

You may also send an email to both SFC-Part14-Clerk@nycourts.gov and SFC-Part14@nycourts.gov in addition to uploading the letter.

Checked against the court's document on Oct 5, 2026 · Civil cases

Page 1 | Communications with Part Clerk and Chambers – Including Adjournments

For paper cases, an adjournment or scheduling request must be emailed to both the part clerk and Part 14 chambers.

For paper cases please send an email to both SFC-Part14-Clerk@nycourts.gov and SFC-Part14@nycourts.gov.

We could not find this wording in the court's document. Open the source before relying on it. · Civil cases

Page 2 | Requests for Adjournments/Scheduling Matters

Parties must upload an e-filed letter to contact the court.

If the parties wish to contact the Court, please upload an e-filed letter.

Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below. · Civil cases

Page 1 | Communications with Part Clerk and Chambers – Including Adjournments

Court-wide rules

Applies court-wide

These 265 rules apply across New York Supreme Court, New York County. Where this judge's own standing orders above address the same topic, the judge's requirement controls.

Filing Requirements

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  • Applies to
    Filing agent authorization

    A filing agent must submit an authorization form before or with the attorney’s first NYSCEF filing in the action.

  • Applies to
    Hard copy documents
    Must include
    notice of electronic filing

    Nonparticipating counsel must submit the original hard-copy documents, an additional unbound copy, and a Notice of Hard-Copy Submission simultaneously.

  • Applies to
    Attorney filing account
    Must include
    notice of electronic filing

    An attorney using a filing agent must have a User ID and password so the agent’s filings are associated with the attorney of record.

E-Filing

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  • For cases commenced on or after February 19, 2013, e-filing through NYSCEF is mandatory except for the listed case types, and all subsequent documents must be e-filed.

  • An attorney lacking the equipment or knowledge to e-file, and lacking qualifying staff support, may opt out of mandatory e-filing by filing Form EFM 2 with the Clerk.

  • Unrepresented litigants are automatically exempt from mandatory e-filing but may voluntarily participate.

Filing Timing

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  • Deadline
    3 business days

    Failure to electronically refile hard-copy documents within three business days will cause the originals to be discarded and may result in an incomplete court record.

  • A motion on notice or notice of petition must be e-filed no later than eight days before the return date.

  • Deadline
    24 hours

    The Clerk normally takes 24 hours to review and process a proposed order to show cause.

Sealing

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  • To correct an electronically filed document containing confidential data or filed in error, notify the parties and non-party filers, request restricted status through NYSCEF, and file an order to show cause within five business days seeking temporary relief and correction; restricted status expires after five days unless extended by the required notification and order.

  • An order granting relief to correct a filing must be submitted to the County Clerk using the applicable notice form, with the sealing-order procedure using the NYSCEF sealing notification and a copy of the order.

  • An infant's compromise application must be filed through NYSCEF in redacted form, with an unredacted copy submitted for the Justice's action.

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About Judge Arlene Bluth

- **Address:** 60 Centre Street, New York, NY 10007 - **Part:** Part 14 Complex Litigation Part - **Chambers:** Room 521 - **Chambers Phone:** (646) 386-5725 - **Courtroom:** Room 432 - **Courtroom Phone:** (646) 386-3219 - **Assistant Law Clerk:** Jacob Hade, Esq. - **Law Clerk:** Gregory L. Schneider, Esq.

Common questions about Judge Arlene Bluth's rules

Are courtesy copies required for Judge Arlene Bluth?

Hard copies of motion papers are not required in cases filed electronically.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Hon. Arlene P. Bluth - Part 14 Rules

What must be included with motion filings before Judge Arlene Bluth?

The rule identifies required filing content or certificates. The first page of every motion paper must display the applicable Motion Sequence Number in the upper-right corner.

View ruleSource: page 3, section 3. Motion Sequence Number (“MSQ”)

What must be included with note of issue filings before Judge Arlene Bluth?

The rule identifies required filing content or certificates. A conference order granting permission is required before a party may file a note of issue.

View ruleSource: page 5, section C. Instructions Applicable to Conference Orders and Stipulations

How may parties contact Judge Arlene Bluth's chambers?

The rule addresses email communications with Judge Arlene Bluth's clerk. The rule lists email SFC-Part14-Clerk@nycourts.gov. For paper cases, an adjournment or scheduling request must be emailed to both the part clerk and Part 14 chambers.

View ruleSource: page 2, section Requests for Adjournments/Scheduling Matters

How do I request an adjournment or extension before Judge Arlene Bluth?

Requests should be made at least 24 hours in advance when this rule applies before Judge Arlene Bluth. For e-filed cases, a party may request an adjournment by uploading a request to NYSCEF at least 24 hours before the scheduled appearance, preferably signed by all parties.

View ruleSource: page 2, section Requests for Adjournments/Scheduling Matters

What filing deadlines does Judge Arlene Bluth set?

Summary judgment motions must be filed no later than 120 days after the note of issue is filed, absent leave of court granted only upon motion.

View ruleSource: page 4, section F. Summary Judgment Motions
Complete rules summary for Judge Arlene Bluth

Unless advance permission is granted, parties must comply with Uniform Civil Rule 202.8-b word limits, and the court may disregard noncompliant papers.

Hard copies of motion papers are not required in cases filed electronically.

Motions are ordinarily decided on submission, and any party may request oral argument by e-filing a letter before submitting the motion.

Parties must upload an e-filed letter to contact the court.

In addition to uploading the letter, parties may email both the part clerk and Part 14 chambers addresses.

Adjournment requests for motions in Room 130 must follow Room 130's rules.

For e-filed cases, a party may request an adjournment by uploading a request to NYSCEF at least 24 hours before the scheduled appearance, preferably signed by all parties.

References to deposition testimony must cite the exact page and line numbers relied upon and may not merely attach the entire transcript or relevant portions.

For paper cases, an adjournment or scheduling request must be emailed to both the part clerk and Part 14 chambers.

The court does not require hard copies of motion papers filed electronically unless it specifically requests them.

Parties should email the clerk if exhibits, such as videos, cannot be uploaded to NYSCEF.

The first page of every motion paper must display the applicable Motion Sequence Number in the upper-right corner.

Exhibits must be uploaded in accordance with the E-Filing Protocol.

Every page of every exhibit must be numbered.

References to exhibits must include pinpoint citations identifying the exact location within the exhibit.

Summary judgment motions must be filed no later than 120 days after the note of issue is filed, absent leave of court granted only upon motion.

A cross-motion seeking relief against someone other than the initial movant does not relate back to the original motion and must be filed within 120 days after the note of issue is filed.

A conference order granting permission is required before a party may file a note of issue.

Trial authorizations must be provided 90 days before trial.

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