Court Rules
Judge

Judge Ta-Tanisha D. James

Individual Rules, Standing Orders & Policies

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New York Supreme Court, New York County

Limits & Logistics

Document Limits

Memorandum Of LawCourt-wide
30 pgs

Courtesy Copies

Courtesy copies

Letter

  • Email • After Filing

Proposed Order

Court-wide

Adjournments

  • Every adjournment requires Court approval and must be requested by email to the Part Clerk no later than two days before the scheduled appearance.
  • A consent-adjournment request must be emailed to the Part Clerk, copied to all counsel and pro se litigants, and state the reason; if granted, the Part Clerk supplies dates for selecting a new appearance date.
  • A nonconsensual adjournment request should be emailed to both Law Clerks and copied to all attorneys and any self-represented litigants, after which the Court will decide whether to grant it, deny it, or hold a conference.
  • A last-minute or same-day adjournment request based on exigent circumstances may be made by telephone to the Part Clerk.

Request must include

Reason For Request

Communication

Phone

Chambers

Emergencies
Phone
Technical Issues
Phone
Court-wide

Intake Unit

646-386-3033
SchedulingTechnical Issues
Phone
Court-wide

Clerk

646-386-3687
Scheduling
Phone
Court-wide

Clerk

646-386-3737
Filters:AllMandatoryTRO/Injunction

Document Filing Requirements3 rules

Filing Requirements

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

An Order to Show Cause seeking interim relief must clearly identify that relief in its body.

If the moving party is seeking interim relief, that must be clear in the body of the Order to Show Cause.

Document Type

Order To Show Cause

Specific requirements detailed in rule text.
part26-rules · Jan 2025 · p. 2|SecIV. Motions
Filing Requirements

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

A movant seeking a temporary restraining order must clearly state the reasons under MHL § 81.23(b).

If a temporary restraining order is sought, the movant must clearly set forth the reasons why pursuant to MHL § 81.23(b) and if no prior notice was given, specify why notice should not be required pursuant to Uniform Rule 202.7(f).

Document Type

Temporary Restraining Order Motion

Specific requirements detailed in rule text.
part26-rules · Jan 2025 · p. 2|SecIV. Motions
Filing Requirements

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

Motions must be filed as an Order to Show Cause rather than by Notice of Motion.

All motions shall be filed by Order to Show Cause, not by Notice of Motion.

Document Type

Motion

Specific requirements detailed in rule text.
part26-rules · Jan 2025 · p. 2|SecIV. Motions

Filing & Service rules

Electronic Filing Rules

Letters submitted to the Court must also be electronically filed on NYSCEF when that system applies.

Letters submitted to the Court must also be e-filed on NYSCEF where applicable.

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Page 1 | II. Communications with the Court

In non-NYSCEF cases, papers requiring filing must be submitted in paper form to the Guardianship and Fiduciary Support Office at 60 Centre Street.

For all non-NYSCEF cases, papers requiring filing must be filed with the Guardianship and Fiduciary Support Office at 60 Centre Street.

Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below.

Page 2 | IV. Motions

Items needing an order may be submitted either as a hard copy directly to Part 26 or uploaded to NYSCEF, followed by notice to the Part Clerk requesting that they be so ordered.

If you have items such as stipulations, subpoenas, transcripts and proposed Orders that need to be “so ordered,” you may submit a hardcopy directly to the Part or upload to NYSCEF and notify the Part Clerk of the filing and request for it to be “so ordered.”

Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below.

Page 2 | IX. Miscellaneous

Courtesy Copy Requirements

A courtesy copy of a letter filed on NYSCEF must be emailed to the Law Clerk.

A courtesy copy of letters filed on NYSCEF shall be e-mailed to the Law Clerk.

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Page 1 | II. Communications with the Court

Working or courtesy copies of filed papers are appreciated, particularly for voluminous filings.

Part 26 is a paperless part for e-filed matters, however working or courtesy copies of any papers filed are appreciated, especially if the filing is voluminous.

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Adjournment & Extension Requirements

Every adjournment requires Court approval and must be requested by email to the Part Clerk no later than two days before the scheduled appearance.

All adjournments require Court approval and shall be requested by emailing the Part Clerk no later than two days prior to the scheduled appearance.

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Page 1 | III. Adjournments

A nonconsensual adjournment request should be emailed to both Law Clerks and copied to all attorneys and any self-represented litigants, after which the Court will decide whether to grant it, deny it, or hold a conference.

If the adjournment is not on consent, an e-mail should be sent to both Law Clerks, copying all attorneys and self-represented litigants, if any, and the Court will determine whether to grant or deny the adjournment or hold a brief conference.

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Page 2 | III. Adjournments

A consent-adjournment request must be emailed to the Part Clerk, copied to all counsel and pro se litigants, and state the reason; if granted, the Part Clerk supplies dates for selecting a new appearance date.

If the adjournment is on consent, the party seeking the adjournment may email the Part Clerk, with all counsel and any pro se litigant copied, with a brief description of the reason for the adjournment. If the adjournment is granted, the Part Clerk will provide the Court’s availability to select a new date.

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A last-minute or same-day adjournment request based on exigent circumstances may be made by telephone to the Part Clerk.

Last minute or day of adjournment requests due to exigent circumstances may be made by calling the Part Clerk.

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Chambers Communication Rules

Every email to the Part Clerk or Law Clerk must copy all parties or it will be disregarded.

All emails to the Part Clerk or Law Clerk must be copied to all parties. Failure to do so will result in the email being disregarded.

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Page 1 | II. Communications with the Court

Ex parte communications with Chambers about substantive matters are prohibited.

There shall be no ex parte communications with Chambers regarding substantive matters.

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Page 1 | II. Communications with the Court

Communications must be sent to the Part Clerk or Law Clerk and must not be emailed directly to Judge James unless the Court instructs otherwise.

All communications shall be directed to either the Part Clerk or the Law Clerk, as specified herein. Do not directly email Judge James unless instructed otherwise.

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Page 1 | II. Communications with the Court

Telephone calls to the Courtroom or Chambers are permitted for urgent matters.

Phone calls to the Courtroom or Chambers may be made for urgent matters.

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Page 1 | II. Communications with the Court

Scheduling inquiries must go to the Part Clerk, and Chambers may be contacted only for an urgent matter after the Part Clerk cannot be reached.

All scheduling inquiries shall be directed to the Part Clerk. Do not contact Chambers regarding scheduling matters unless it is urgent, and you have been unable to reach the Part Clerk.

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Page 1 | II. Communications with the Court

After a good-faith attempt to resolve a pending-matter issue, a brief email requesting a conference call may be sent to the Law Clerk, copied to all attorneys and pro se parties and stating the request's basis.

If an issue regarding a pending matter arises, a brief e-mail may be sent to the Law Clerk requesting a conference call, only after a good faith attempt to resolve the issue without Court assistance (where applicable). Requests shall be copied to all attorneys and pro se parties (if any) and shall state the basis for the request.

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Page 1 | II. Communications with the Court

The Court should not be copied on correspondence between counsel or parties unless it expressly requests that copy.

Do not copy the Court on letters and emails exchanged between counsel or parties unless expressly requested by the Court.

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Page 1 | II. Communications with the Court

The dial-in telephone number may be used as a backup or when technological issues make it absolutely necessary.

The dial-in telephone number may be used as a backup option and/or where absolutely necessary due to technological issues.

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Page 2 | V. Virtual Appearances

The Court prefers that communications be sent by email.

The Court prefers email communication.

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Page 1 | II. Communications with the Court

Court Evaluator reports must be emailed to the Law Clerk at least two days before the hearing and may not be released unless the Court directs it.

Court Evaluator reports shall be e-mailed to the Law Clerk two (2) days prior to the scheduled hearing and shall not be released to counsel and/or the parties until directed by the Court.

Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below.

Page 1 | I. General Rules

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 Ta-Tanisha D. James

- **Address:** 60 Centre Street, New York, NY 10007 - **Part:** Part 26 Guardianship Part - **Chambers:** Room 532 - **Chambers Phone:** (646) 386-4460 - **Courtroom:** Room 438 - **Courtroom Phone:** (646) 386-3308 - **Assistant Law Clerk:** Lamariah Smith, Esq. - **Principal Law Clerk:** Ashley N. Lane, Esq.

Common questions about Judge Ta-Tanisha D. James's rules

Are courtesy copies required for Judge Ta-Tanisha D. James?

Courtesy-copy rule applies for letters. Details: delivery after filing, by email. A courtesy copy of a letter filed on NYSCEF must be emailed to the Law Clerk.

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

What must be included with motion filings before Judge Ta-Tanisha D. James?

The rule identifies required filing content or certificates. Motions must be filed as an Order to Show Cause rather than by Notice of Motion.

View ruleSource: page 2, section IV. Motions

What must be included with order to show cause filings before Judge Ta-Tanisha D. James?

The rule identifies required filing content or certificates. An Order to Show Cause seeking interim relief must clearly identify that relief in its body.

View ruleSource: page 2, section IV. Motions

How may parties contact Judge Ta-Tanisha D. James' chambers?

The rule addresses email communications with Judge Ta-Tanisha D. James' clerk. Court Evaluator reports must be emailed to the Law Clerk at least two days before the hearing and may not be released unless the Court directs it.

View ruleSource: page 1, section I. General Rules

How do I request an adjournment or extension before Judge Ta-Tanisha D. James?

Advance notice is not fully stated in the structured details. Every adjournment requires Court approval and must be requested by email to the Part Clerk no later than two days before the scheduled appearance.

View ruleSource: page 1, section III. Adjournments

Is electronic filing required before Judge Ta-Tanisha D. James?

Yes. Electronic filing is required for the covered filings. Letters submitted to the Court must also be electronically filed on NYSCEF when that system applies.

View ruleSource: page 1, section II. Communications with the Court
Complete rules summary for Judge Ta-Tanisha D. James

Every adjournment requires Court approval and must be requested by email to the Part Clerk no later than two days before the scheduled appearance.

A consent-adjournment request must be emailed to the Part Clerk, copied to all counsel and pro se litigants, and state the reason; if granted, the Part Clerk supplies dates for selecting a new appearance date.

A nonconsensual adjournment request should be emailed to both Law Clerks and copied to all attorneys and any self-represented litigants, after which the Court will decide whether to grant it, deny it, or hold a conference.

Scheduling inquiries must go to the Part Clerk, and Chambers may be contacted only for an urgent matter after the Part Clerk cannot be reached.

Court Evaluator reports must be emailed to the Law Clerk at least two days before the hearing and may not be released unless the Court directs it.

Ex parte communications with Chambers about substantive matters are prohibited.

Communications must be sent to the Part Clerk or Law Clerk and must not be emailed directly to Judge James unless the Court instructs otherwise.

After a good-faith attempt to resolve a pending-matter issue, a brief email requesting a conference call may be sent to the Law Clerk, copied to all attorneys and pro se parties and stating the request's basis.

The Court prefers that communications be sent by email.

Telephone calls to the Courtroom or Chambers are permitted for urgent matters.

Every email to the Part Clerk or Law Clerk must copy all parties or it will be disregarded.

The Court should not be copied on correspondence between counsel or parties unless it expressly requests that copy.

Letters submitted to the Court must also be electronically filed on NYSCEF when that system applies.

A courtesy copy of a letter filed on NYSCEF must be emailed to the Law Clerk.

A last-minute or same-day adjournment request based on exigent circumstances may be made by telephone to the Part Clerk.

Motions must be filed as an Order to Show Cause rather than by Notice of Motion.

An Order to Show Cause seeking interim relief must clearly identify that relief in its body.

A movant seeking a temporary restraining order must clearly state the reasons under MHL § 81.23(b).

In non-NYSCEF cases, papers requiring filing must be submitted in paper form to the Guardianship and Fiduciary Support Office at 60 Centre Street.

The dial-in telephone number may be used as a backup or when technological issues make it absolutely necessary.

Working or courtesy copies of filed papers are appreciated, particularly for voluminous filings.

Items needing an order may be submitted either as a hard copy directly to Part 26 or uploaded to NYSCEF, followed by notice to the Part Clerk requesting that they be so ordered.

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