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Document Format Requirements1 rule

Formatting

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Counsel and pro se parties must provide full contact information, including email addresses and telephone numbers, with their proposed orders and papers.

All counsel and parties appearing pro se shall provide to the court, with their proposed Orders and papers, full contact information including email addresses and telephone numbers.

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Document Filing Requirements18 rules

Filing Requirements

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In a fraud proceeding, the written offer of proof must identify the expected witnesses and their details, be served on all opposing parties, and be uploaded to NYSCEF by 9:30 a.m. on the initial return date; failure constitutes waiver and precludes further proof.

A complete written offer of proof, in all matters alleging a question of fraud, including a statement as to the number of witnesses expected to be called, the identification of each such witness (by name, address, volume, page and line) and the status of each such witness (i.e., candidate, signatory, subscribing witness, notary public, etc.) shall be served upon all opposing parties and uploaded to NYSCEF no later than 9:30 a.m., on the initial return date of the proceeding. Failure to serve and file same shall be deemed a waiver and further proof shall be precluded.

Document Type

Offer Of Proof

Specific requirements detailed in rule text.
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Filing Requirements

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Proof of service and any answer, including proposed counterclaims, must be uploaded to NYSCEF by 9:30 a.m. on the initial return date; failure constitutes waiver and precludes further proof.

The calendar must be answered by counsel or the self-represented litigant, who must be ready for trial on the return date. Proof of service of the Order to Show Cause or Notice of Petition, as well as any Answers including proposed Counterclaims, shall be uploaded to NYSCEF (with confirmation of e-filing), no later than 9:30 a.m. on the initial return date of the proceeding. Failure to serve and file same shall be deemed a waiver and further proof shall be precluded.

Document Type

Proceeding Submission

Content & Formatting
Certificate Of Service
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Filing RequirementsCivil cases

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

Public notices published and posted under RPAPL §231 must include a summary of the special auction policies and procedures.

A summary of these special policies and procedures shall be included in the public notices published and posted pursuant to RPAPL §231.

Document Type

Public Notice

Specific requirements detailed in rule text.
Foreclosure Auction Rules · p. 2
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Filing RequirementsCivil cases

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

Every foreclosure judgment must direct the relevant referee or petitioner to comply with the Eleventh Judicial District’s public-auction policies.

Until further notice, every Judgment of Foreclosure of Sale and In Rem Judgment shall contain a decretal paragraph directing the Referee in a mortgage foreclosure action or the Petitioner in an In Rem tax foreclosure proceeding to comply with the Eleventh Judicial District’s Policies concerning Public Auctions of foreclosed properties.

Document Type

Foreclosure Judgment

Specific requirements detailed in rule text.
Filing RequirementsCivil cases

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

Every Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale must include the quoted order concerning compliance with auction policies, remote bidding, wire transfers, and notice to the court.

Every Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale shall include the following language: “ORDERED, that the Referee shall comply with the Eleventh Judicial District’s Policies concerning Public Auctions of foreclosed properties, including the new policy authorizing remote bidding. If the Referee is unwilling or unable to comply with such provisions, including but not limited to the ability to accept wire transfers, the Referee shall notify the court immediately. These policies, along with the Queens County Foreclosure Auction Rules, can be found on the Queens Supreme Court - Civil Term website.”

Document Type

Judgment Of Foreclosure And Sale

Specific requirements detailed in rule text.
Foreclosure Auction Rules · p. 2
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Filing RequirementsCivil cases

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

The Court-Appointed Referee must submit the completed Referee Affirmation immediately after the foreclosure auction.

The Referee must submit a completed affidavit immediately following the auction (see Referee Affirmation under “Forms” at Home page on the court’s website).

Document Type

Referee Affirmation

Specific requirements detailed in rule text.
Foreclosure Auction Rules · p. 2
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Filing RequirementsCivil cases

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

Within 30 days after completing the sale and executing the conveyance, the Referee must file with the clerk a report under oath concerning the disposition of sale proceeds, accompanied by payment vouchers.

Within thirty days (30) after completing the sale and executing the proper conveyance to the purchaser, the Referee conducting the sale must file with the clerk his/her report under oath of the disposition of the proceeds of the sale, accompanied by the vouchers of the persons to whom payments were made (RPAPL §1355).

Document Type

Report Of Sale

Specific requirements detailed in rule text.
Filing RequirementsCivil cases

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

The required 90-day explanatory email must include the caption, index number, auction date, and a detailed reason that the Report of Sale and any surplus monies were not deposited with the County Clerk's Office.

If the Report of Sale is not filed with the County Clerk’s Office within ninety (90) days of sale, the Referee must submit via email to qscforeclosureauctions@nycourts.gov : the caption, index number, date the auction was held, and a detailed reason why the Report of Sale and surplus monies, if any, have not been deposited with the County Clerk’s Office.

Document Type

Report Of Sale Delay Explanation Email

Content & Formatting
Caption
Filing RequirementsCivil cases

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

Parties seeking mediation must complete both the Stipulation to Mediate and the Addendum.

To seek mediation for a matter pending in Queens Supreme Court, Civil Term, parties must complete BOTH the Stipulation to Mediate and the Addendum.

Document Type

Stipulation To Mediate

Specific requirements detailed in rule text.
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Filing Requirements

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

The required Foreclosure Action Surplus Monies Form must be completed and submitted immediately after the specified foreclosure auctions.

A Foreclosure Action Surplus Monies Form (see Surplus Monies Form under “Forms” at Home page on the court’s website) must be completed for ALL Foreclosure Auctions (regardless of the surplus status) by the Referee conducting the sale, plaintiff’s representative and the purchaser for all auctions resulting in a potential surplus at the auction and submitted immediately following the auction.

Document Type

Foreclosure Action Surplus Monies Form

Specific requirements detailed in rule text.
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Filing Requirements

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

Proposed orders must direct the Board of Elections to produce the specified documentation at the trial judge's direction rather than require production in court on the return date.

In preparing their proposed Orders to Show Cause, petitioners are directed to REFRAIN from using any proposed language directing the Board of Elections to produce, in court, all of the petition volumes, specifications of Objections, and prima facie findings on the return date. Rather, petitioners are directed to draft proposed language that the Board of Elections shall produce (such documentation) at the direction of the Trial Judge.

Document Type

Proposed Order

Content & Formatting
Proposed Order
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Filing Requirements

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

A residential foreclosure complaint should state whether the plaintiff served the homeowner with the required ninety-day notice.

whether plaintiff has served the homeowner with a ninety (90) day notice pursuant to the current legislation in effect;

Document Type

Complaint

Specific requirements detailed in rule text.
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Filing Requirements

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

An application involving a foreclosure action in which a mandatory CPLR 3408 settlement conference occurred should include the Residential Foreclosure Conference Order as an exhibit.

Additionally, any application submitted to the Court involving a foreclosure action, where a mandatory settlement conference was held pursuant to §CPLR 3408 should contain a copy of the Residential Foreclosure Conference Order as an exhibit.

Document Type

Residential Foreclosure Conference Order

Specific requirements detailed in rule text.
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Filing Requirements

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

A residential foreclosure complaint should state that the plaintiff holds the Note and Mortgage or has a current, valid assignment of them.

and that plaintiff is the holder of the Note and Mortgage, or that it has a current, valid assignment of the Note and Mortgage.

Document Type

Complaint

Specific requirements detailed in rule text.
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Filing Requirements

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

A residential foreclosure complaint should state whether the property and mortgage fall within the described residential, one-to-four-family, owner-occupied, sub-prime, high-cost, or nontraditional categories.

All residential foreclosure actions that are filed should include the following language in the Complaint: whether this action involves a residential, one-to- four family, owner-occupied property upon which the mortgage is considered sub-prime, high-cost or nontraditional;

Document Type

Complaint

Specific requirements detailed in rule text.
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Filing Requirements

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A separate statement addressing the action's eligibility for the Residential Foreclosure Program must accompany a subsequent motion or application as an exhibit.

Any subsequent motions or applications will then be made to the assigned IAS Judge and should contain as exhibits a separate statement from the moving party, detailing whether the action does or does not fit the criteria for inclusion in the Residential Foreclosure Program as well as a copy of the Attorney Affirmation pursuant to Administrative Order 431/11 or Certificate of Merit pursuant to Administrative Order 208/13.

Document Type

Statement Of Residential Foreclosure Program Eligibility

Specific requirements detailed in rule text.
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Filing RequirementsCivil cases

Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below.Mandatory?

A Foreclosure Action Surplus Monies Form (see Surplus Monies Form under “Forms” at Home page on the court’s website) must be completed for ALL Foreclosure Auctions (regardless of the surplus status) by the Referee conducting the sale, plaintiff’s representative and the purchaser for all auctions resulting in a potential surplus at the auction and submitted immediately following the auction. Failure to do so may result in the preclusion of scheduling future auctions.

Summary: The Referee, plaintiff's representative, and purchaser must complete and immediately submit a Foreclosure Action Surplus Monies Form after every foreclosure auction, regardless of whether a surplus exists, and failure may preclude future auction scheduling.

Document Type

Foreclosure Action Surplus Monies Form

Specific requirements detailed in rule text.
Filing Requirements

Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below.Mandatory?

Every Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale shall include the following language:

Summary: Every Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale must contain the quoted public-auction compliance language.

Document Type

Judgment Of Foreclosure And Sale

Specific requirements detailed in rule text.
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Filing & Service rules

Electronic Filing Rules

A bill of particulars addressing specifications of objections must be uploaded to NYSCEF by 9:30 a.m. on the initial return date; failure constitutes waiver and precludes further proof.

In any proceeding by an aggrieved candidate to invalidate a designating or nominating petition, a bill of particulars as to specifications of objections shall be uploaded to NYSCEF no later than 9:30 a.m., on the initial return date of the proceeding. Failure to serve and file same shall be deemed a waiver and further proof shall be precluded.

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In a fraud proceeding, the complete written offer of proof must be uploaded electronically to NYSCEF.

A complete written offer of proof, in all matters alleging a question of fraud, including a statement as to the number of witnesses expected to be called, the identification of each such witness (by name, address, volume, page and line) and the status of each such witness (i.e., candidate, signatory, subscribing witness, notary public, etc.) shall be served upon all opposing parties and uploaded to NYSCEF no later than 9:30 a.m., on the initial return date of the proceeding. Failure to serve and file same shall be deemed a waiver and further proof shall be precluded.

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In a candidate-residency proceeding, the complete written offer of proof must be uploaded electronically to NYSCEF.

In any proceeding alleging a question of residency of a candidate, a complete written offer of proof shall be served upon all opposing parties and uploaded to NYSCEF no later than 9:30 a.m., on the initial return date of the proceeding. Failure to serve and file same shall be deemed a waiver and further proof shall be precluded.

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Newly served specifications of objections must be uploaded electronically to NYSCEF.

Specifications of objections, not previously filed and served with the Board of Elections shall be served upon all opposing parties and uploaded to NYSCEF no later than 9:30 a.m., on the initial return date of the proceeding. Failure to serve and file same shall be deemed a waiver and further proof shall be precluded.

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Page 1 | Supreme Court Proceedings

All motion papers must be filed through NYSCEF; working papers are not required or expected.

All motion papers must be submitted through NYSCEF, and no working papers are required or expected.

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Page 1 | Motions

All Commercial Division matters are eligible for electronic filing.

The Commercial Division is at the forefront of the Unified Court System’s Electronic Filing program - all Commercial Division matters are eligible for such filing by electronic means.

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Page 1 | Commercial Division

Proof of service must be uploaded electronically to NYSCEF by 9:30 a.m. on the initial return date.

The calendar must be answered by counsel or the self-represented litigant, who must be ready for trial on the return date. Proof of service of the Order to Show Cause or Notice of Petition, as well as any Answers including proposed Counterclaims, shall be uploaded to NYSCEF (with confirmation of e-filing), no later than 9:30 a.m. on the initial return date of the proceeding. Failure to serve and file same shall be deemed a waiver and further proof shall be precluded.

Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below.

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Filing Timing and Cure Windows

Newly served specifications of objections must be served and filed by 9:30 a.m. on the initial return date; failure constitutes waiver and precludes further proof.

Specifications of objections, not previously filed and served with the Board of Elections shall be served upon all opposing parties and uploaded to NYSCEF no later than 9:30 a.m., on the initial return date of the proceeding. Failure to serve and file same shall be deemed a waiver and further proof shall be precluded.

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Page 1 | Supreme Court Proceedings

The bill of particulars must be filed by 9:30 a.m. on the initial return date; failure constitutes waiver and precludes further proof.

In any proceeding by an aggrieved candidate to invalidate a designating or nominating petition, a bill of particulars as to specifications of objections shall be uploaded to NYSCEF no later than 9:30 a.m., on the initial return date of the proceeding. Failure to serve and file same shall be deemed a waiver and further proof shall be precluded.

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Page 1 | Supreme Court Proceedings

The fraud offer of proof must be served and filed by 9:30 a.m. on the initial return date; failure constitutes waiver and precludes further proof.

A complete written offer of proof, in all matters alleging a question of fraud, including a statement as to the number of witnesses expected to be called, the identification of each such witness (by name, address, volume, page and line) and the status of each such witness (i.e., candidate, signatory, subscribing witness, notary public, etc.) shall be served upon all opposing parties and uploaded to NYSCEF no later than 9:30 a.m., on the initial return date of the proceeding. Failure to serve and file same shall be deemed a waiver and further proof shall be precluded.

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Page 1 | Supreme Court Proceedings

Election-law appeals concerning the June 23, 2026 primary election must be perfected by May 4, 2026, and responding briefs must be served and filed by May 8, 2026.

Pursuant to the Administrative Order of the Honorable Hector D. LaSalle, Presiding Justice of the Appellate Division, Second Department, dated March 17, 2026 (ADM 2026-03317.2), all Election law appeals pertaining the Primary Election to be held on June 23, 2026, shall be perfected on or before May 4, 2026, and responding briefs must be served and filed on or before May 8, 2026.

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Page 1 | Appeals

The required proof of service and any answer with proposed counterclaims must be filed by 9:30 a.m. on the initial return date.

The calendar must be answered by counsel or the self-represented litigant, who must be ready for trial on the return date. Proof of service of the Order to Show Cause or Notice of Petition, as well as any Answers including proposed Counterclaims, shall be uploaded to NYSCEF (with confirmation of e-filing), no later than 9:30 a.m. on the initial return date of the proceeding. Failure to serve and file same shall be deemed a waiver and further proof shall be precluded.

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Page 1 | Supreme Court Proceedings

The residency offer of proof must be served and filed by 9:30 a.m. on the initial return date; failure constitutes waiver and precludes further proof.

In any proceeding alleging a question of residency of a candidate, a complete written offer of proof shall be served upon all opposing parties and uploaded to NYSCEF no later than 9:30 a.m., on the initial return date of the proceeding. Failure to serve and file same shall be deemed a waiver and further proof shall be precluded.

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Page 1 | Supreme Court Proceedings

Election designation proceedings must be commenced by April 20, 2026, or within three business days after the petition is invalidated.

All proceedings brought by Order to Show Cause to validate/invalidate designating petitions for the Primary Election to be held June 23, 2026, are required to be commenced on or before Monday, April 20, 2026, or within three (3) business days after a petition is invalidated by the Board of Elections in the City of New York.

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Page 1 | 2026 Election Part Rules

A notice of cancellation for any reason must be filed with the County Clerk’s Office by the day of the scheduled foreclosure auction.

Notice of cancellation for any reason must be filed with the County Clerk’s Office no later than the day of the scheduled auction.

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Page 2 | Additional General Provisions

The required Foreclosure Action Surplus Monies Form must be submitted immediately following the foreclosure auction.

A Foreclosure Action Surplus Monies Form (see Surplus Monies Form under “Forms” at Home page on the court’s website) must be completed for ALL Foreclosure Auctions (regardless of the surplus status) by the Referee conducting the sale, plaintiff’s representative and the purchaser for all auctions resulting in a potential surplus at the auction and submitted immediately following the auction. Failure to do so may result in the preclusion of scheduling future auctions.

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If the Report of Sale is not filed within 90 days of sale, the Referee must email specified case and auction information and a detailed explanation to the foreclosure auctions address.

If the Report of Sale is not filed with the County Clerk’s Office within ninety (90) days of sale, the Referee must submit via email to qscforeclosureauctions@nycourts.gov : the caption, index number, date the auction was held, and a detailed reason why the Report of Sale and surplus monies, if any, have not been deposited with the County Clerk’s Office.

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The Referee must file the sworn Report of Sale with the clerk within 30 days after completing the sale and executing the proper conveyance.

Within thirty days (30) after completing the sale and executing the proper conveyance to the purchaser, the Referee conducting the sale must file with the clerk his/her report under oath of the disposition of the proceeds of the sale, accompanied by the vouchers of the persons to whom payments were made (RPAPL §1355).

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Summary judgment motions must be made no later than 120 days after the Note of Issue is filed.

Summary judgment motions pursuant to CPLR §3212 shall be made no later than one hundred twenty (120) days from the filing of the Note of Issue.

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Page 1 | Motions

The deposition transcript must be delivered to the deposed party within 30 days after the deposition and executed and returned under CPLR §3116.

The deposition transcript shall be delivered to the deposed party within thirty (30) days of the deposition and shall be duly executed and returned in accordance with CPLR §3116.

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Page 1 | Depositions

Motions in limine must be submitted one week before jury selection, uploaded to NYSCEF, and emailed to Chambers.

All parties must submit any motions in limine to the Court one (1) week prior to jury selection, and said motions shall be uploaded into NYSCEF and emailed to Chambers at QSCMDP@nycourts.gov.

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Page 1 | Trials

All defendants must file their CPLR §3101(d) expert witness disclosure in NYSCEF within four weeks after plaintiff’s disclosure is filed.

All defendants shall file in NYSCEF an expert witness disclosure pursuant to CPLR §3101(d) within four (4) weeks of the filing of plaintiff’s CPLR §3101(d) disclosure.

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Page 1 | CPLR §3101(d) disclosures

Plaintiff’s counsel must file the CPLR §3101(d) expert witness disclosure in NYSCEF within four weeks after the Note of Issue is filed and communicate a settlement demand to defendants.

Within four (4) weeks of the filing of the Note of Issue, plaintiff’s counsel shall file in NYSCEF an expert witness disclosure pursuant to CPLR §3101(d), and shall communicate a settlement demand to defendants.

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Page 1 | CPLR §3101(d) disclosures

When applicable, the plaintiff must submit a Request for Judicial Intervention for a residential foreclosure settlement conference when filing the affidavit of service.

When applicable, upon filing the affidavit of service of the Summons and Complaint with the Queens County Clerk, plaintiff must submit a Request for Judicial Intervention for a Settlement Conference in Residential Foreclosure Actions.

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Page 1 | Residential Foreclosure Part Rules

The Foreclosure Action Surplus Monies Form must be submitted immediately following the auction.

A Foreclosure Action Surplus Monies Form (see Surplus Monies Form under “Forms” at Home page on the court’s website) must be completed for ALL Foreclosure Auctions (regardless of the surplus status) by the Referee conducting the sale, plaintiff’s representative and the purchaser for all auctions resulting in a potential surplus at the auction and submitted immediately following the auction.

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Page 1 | Foreclosure Auction/Partition Sale Rules

Parties must file a Stipulation of Discontinuance with the Queens County Clerk within ninety days after the conference order in cases settled through the Foreclosure Settlement Conference Part.

For all cases that are settled in the Foreclosure Settlement Conference Part, the Referee will issue an Order stating the matter is settled and directing the parties to file a Stipulation of Discontinuance with the Queens County Clerk within ninety (90) days of the conference Order.

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Page 1 | Residential Foreclosure Part Rules

Within thirty days after completing the sale and proper conveyance, the Referee must file the report under oath of the disposition of sale proceeds with the clerk, accompanied by payment vouchers.

Within thirty days (30) after completing the sale and executing the proper conveyance to the purchaser, the Referee conducting the sale must file with the clerk his/her report under oath of the disposition of the proceeds of the sale, accompanied by the vouchers of the persons to whom payments were made (RPAPL §1355).

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Page 1 | Foreclosure Auction/Partition Sale Rules

If the appointed Referee cannot act or is unavailable, a petition for a substitute Referee must promptly be submitted to the appointing court.

If a Court-Appointed Referee is unable to act pursuant to Part 36 or is otherwise unavailable, the Appointing Court must promptly be petitioned for the appointment of a substitute Referee.

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Page 1 | Foreclosure Auction/Partition Sale Rules

The Terms of Sale, including all known encumbrances, must be posted no later than 45 minutes before the foreclosure auction begins.

The Terms of Sale, including any known encumbrances, must be posted outside forty-five (45) minutes prior to the commencement of the Foreclosure Auction.

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Page 2 | Additional General Provisions

A notice canceling a foreclosure auction or partition sale must be filed with the County Clerk no later than the scheduled auction date.

Notice of cancellation for any reason must be filed with the County Clerk’s Office no later than the day of the scheduled auction.

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Page 1 | Foreclosure Auction/Partition Sale Rules

The Terms of Sale and known encumbrances must be posted outside the courthouse forty-five minutes before the foreclosure auction or partition sale begins.

The Terms of Sale, including any known encumbrances, must be posted outside forty-five(45) minutes prior to the commencement of the Foreclosure Auction/Partition Sale.

Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below.

Page 1 | Foreclosure Auction/Partition Sale Rules

If the Report of Sale is not filed within ninety days after the sale, the Referee must email the Foreclosure Department the caption, index number, auction date, and a detailed reason for the delay.

If the Report of Sale is not filed with the County Clerk’s Office within ninety (90) days of sale, the Referee must submit via email to qscforeclosureauctions@nycourts.gov: the caption, index number, date the auction was held, and a detailed reason why the Report of Sale and surplus monies, if any, have not been deposited with the County Clerk’s Office.

Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below.

Page 1 | Foreclosure Auction/Partition Sale Rules

The Court-Appointed Referee must submit the completed affidavit immediately after the foreclosure auction or partition sale.

The Referee must submit a completed affidavit immediately following the auction (see Referee Affirmation under “Forms” at Home page on the court’s website)

Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below.

Page 1 | Foreclosure Auction/Partition Sale Rules

Failure to complete and submit the surplus monies form may preclude scheduling future auctions.

Failure to do so may result in the preclusion of scheduling future auctions.

Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below.

Page 1 | Foreclosure Auction/Partition Sale Rules

Failure to file the required stipulation of discontinuance may result in additional conferences.

Failure to file the stipulation may result in further conferences.

Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below.

Page 1 | Residential Foreclosure Part Rules

A party may supplement its CPLR §3101(d) disclosure until 30 days from the trial date.

If necessary, any party may supplement the CPLR §3101(d) disclosure up to thirty (30) days from the date of trial.

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Page 1 | CPLR §3101(d) disclosures

Service and Proof of Service Rules

In a candidate-residency proceeding, a complete written offer of proof must be served on all opposing parties and uploaded to NYSCEF by 9:30 a.m. on the initial return date; failure constitutes waiver and precludes further proof.

In any proceeding alleging a question of residency of a candidate, a complete written offer of proof shall be served upon all opposing parties and uploaded to NYSCEF no later than 9:30 a.m., on the initial return date of the proceeding. Failure to serve and file same shall be deemed a waiver and further proof shall be precluded.

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Page 1 | Supreme Court Proceedings

Newly served specifications of objections must be served on all opposing parties and uploaded to NYSCEF by 9:30 a.m. on the initial return date; failure constitutes waiver and precludes further proof.

Specifications of objections, not previously filed and served with the Board of Elections shall be served upon all opposing parties and uploaded to NYSCEF no later than 9:30 a.m., on the initial return date of the proceeding. Failure to serve and file same shall be deemed a waiver and further proof shall be precluded.

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Page 1 | Supreme Court Proceedings

In a fraud proceeding, the complete written offer of proof must be served upon all opposing parties.

A complete written offer of proof, in all matters alleging a question of fraud, including a statement as to the number of witnesses expected to be called, the identification of each such witness (by name, address, volume, page and line) and the status of each such witness (i.e., candidate, signatory, subscribing witness, notary public, etc.) shall be served upon all opposing parties and uploaded to NYSCEF no later than 9:30 a.m., on the initial return date of the proceeding. Failure to serve and file same shall be deemed a waiver and further proof shall be precluded.

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Page 1 | Supreme Court Proceedings

Subpoenas for non-party witness depositions must be served no later than 45 days after completion of all party depositions or identification of the witness.

Subpoenas for depositions of non-party witnesses shall be served no later than forty-five (45) days after the completion of all party depositions or forty-five (45) days after identification of said witness.

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Page 1 | Depositions

Filing Fees and Waivers

A pro se defendant is deemed to move to proceed as a poor person at the initial conference, and the court must determine whether permission will be granted.

Fee Waiver Applications: At the initial conference, any defendant appearing pro se shall be deemed to have made a motion to proceed as a poor person, and the court shall determine whether such permission shall be granted.

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Courtesy Copy Requirements

When redacted expert affirmations or affidavits are submitted with motion papers, an unredacted copy must be provided to Chambers before filing.

If a redacted expert affirmation or affidavit is submitted with motion papers, an unredacted copy MUST be submitted to Chambers prior to submission of the motion.

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Pre-Motion Conference Requirements

A request for oral argument requires notice to opposing parties at least three business days before the motion return date, and all parties must appear in person.

If the parties/attorneys are requesting oral argument, they must notify the opposing parties at least three (3) business days prior to the return date of the motion, and all parties must appear in person for the oral argument.

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Before requesting a preliminary conference, proper service must have been made on the defendant, the defendant must have appeared, and proof that issue has been joined must accompany the request; submissions must not be sent by email or otherwise to the matrimonial preliminary conference part.

Prior to requesting a Preliminary Conference, proper service shall have been made on defendant, with defendant having appeared in the action. Proof that issue has been joined must accompany the request for a preliminary conference. No such submissions should be submitted, via e-mail or otherwise, to the matrimonial preliminary conference part.

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Parties must fully complete and sign the appropriate Preliminary Conference form and email it to the assigned judge’s part on the scheduled preliminary conference date.

Please note that the parties must fully complete, sign and email the appropriate Preliminary Conference form to the assigned Commercial Division/Medical Malpractice Judge’s Part for the Judge’s review and signature on the scheduled preliminary conference calendar date.

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The Preliminary Conference Order cannot be adjourned while motion practice is pending.

The Preliminary Conference Order will not be adjourned pending motion practice.

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The Compliance Conference Order cannot be adjourned while motion practice is pending.

The Compliance Conference Order will not be adjourned pending motion practice.

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Only counsel who is fully familiar with the case and authorized to stipulate may appear at the preliminary conference.

Only counsel fully familiar with the case and with full authority to Stipulate shall appear for the Preliminary Conference.

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Filing a Request for Judicial Intervention and a Request for a Preliminary Conference automatically generates the order, requires no party action, and assigns a virtual Compliance Conference date.

Preliminary Conference Orders issued by Judge Mojgan C. Lancman will be automatically generated upon the filing of a Request for Judicial Intervention and a Request for a Preliminary Conference. Automatically generated Orders will be sent to the Queens County Clerk. No action will be required of the parties for the automatically generated Preliminary Conference Orders. The Preliminary Conference Orders will have an assigned date for a virtual Compliance Conference and information for those parties requesting Mediation.

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Adjournment & Extension Requirements

No adjournments will be granted concerning the automatically generated initial Compliance Conference Order.

Please note that as to the initial Compliance Conference Order, inasmuch as this Order is automatically generated, no adjournments will be granted.

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Adjournments will not be granted by telephone request.

No adjournments will be granted via telephone.

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The first adjournment request is automatically granted; later requests require court consent, are generally limited to one per party absent extenuating circumstances, and require notice to all parties.

Adjournment requests will be automatically granted for the first request, and all other requests must be made on consent of the Court. Adjournments are generally limited to one per party absent extenuating circumstances, and must be made on notice to all parties.

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Requests for any adjournment after the first are within the court's discretion.

After the first adjournment, all further requests are in the Court’s discretion.

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Either party may request one adjournment, which the court will generally grant.

Either party may request one (1) adjournment of a matter, which will generally be granted by the Court.

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Chambers Communication Rules

All communications with Chambers must include all parties, and ex parte communications are prohibited.

All communications with Chambers must include all parties, and no ex-parte communications will be permitted.

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A party intending to appeal must immediately email the court clerk at ad2-election@nycourts.gov upon release of the Supreme Court order to seek placement on the election appeal calendar.

PLEASE NOTE: parties who seek to have their appeal placed on the Court’s election appeal calendar must contact the Clerk of the Court at ad2-election@nycourts.gov immediately upon release of the Supreme Court order if they intend to take an appeal.

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Defense counsel must notify plaintiff and the Court one week before the first trial conference whether the case has settled.

Defense counsel must notify plaintiff and the Court one (1) week before the first trial conference whether the matter is settled.

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Every email inquiry must include the case caption, index number, RJI filing date, scheduled compliance conference date, and contact information for all parties.

All email inquiries must include the caption, index number, date that the RJI was filed, scheduled date for the Compliance Conference, and contact information for all parties.

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Every email to the Compliance Conference Part must be copied to all attorneys and any unrepresented parties who have appeared in the action.

Additionally, all attorneys and any unrepresented parties who have appeared in the action shall be copied on any email sent to the above address.

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Parties may not email multiple Compliance Conference Parts.

Do not email multiple Compliance Parts.

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An email sent anywhere other than the address stated in the Compliance Conference Order will not be processed.

Emails forwarded to any email address other than the email address set forth in the Compliance Conference Order will not be processed.

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Parties must request a compliance conference by emailing the address specified in the generated order.

The parties shall request a conference via email to the address provided in the generated Compliance Conference Order.

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The completed Preliminary Conference form must be emailed to the assigned Commercial Division or Medical Malpractice Judge’s Part for review and signature.

Please note that the parties must fully complete, sign and email the appropriate Preliminary Conference form to the assigned Commercial Division/Medical Malpractice Judge’s Part for the Judge’s review and signature on the scheduled preliminary conference calendar date.

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Before scheduling a foreclosure auction or partition sale, the scheduling party must email the Foreclosure Department to confirm the date and time and ensure the case is placed on the auction calendar.

YOU MUST CONTACT  THE  FORECLOSURE  DEPARTMENT AT qscforeclosureauctions@nycourts.gov PRIOR TO SCHEDULING YOUR AUCTION TO CONFIRM THE AVAILABILITY OF THE DATE AND TIME AND TO ENSURE THAT THE CASE IS PLACED ON THE CALENDAR.

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A virtual Microsoft Teams compliance conference will be held when directed by the court, when discovery is incomplete, or when a discovery ruling is needed before the Note of Issue due date.

Where the Court directs, or if discovery is not complete or the parties require a judicial ruling on a discovery issue prior to the Note of Issue due date, a virtual conference with the Compliance Conference Part will be held via Microsoft Teams.

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Failure to provide the required information, use the appropriate Compliance Conference Part address, or follow the stated procedure may delay processing of the email inquiry.

The failure to include the above information, send the email to the appropriate Compliance Conference Part or adhere to this procedure, may result in a delay in processing the inquiry.

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The Part may be notified by email or telephone that a foreclosure action has been disposed of, but the matter will not be marked off without both parties' consent or a signed stipulation.

The Part may be contacted via email QSCFCP@nycourts.gov or by telephone 718-298-1092 to advise that an action has been settled, discontinued or otherwise disposed of, but the matter will not be marked off unless there is consent of both parties or a signed stipulation of settlement or discontinuance.

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A party may request a virtual conference instead of an in-person conference by emailing Chambers.

A party may make an application to hold a conference virtually in lieu of a conference in person by emailing Chambers at QSCMDP@nycourts.gov.

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Compliance Conference Part 2 may be contacted by email at CSCP2@nycourts.gov.

CSCP2@nycourts.gov – Hon. Alan Schiff

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Compliance Conference Part 3 may be contacted by email at CSCP3@nycourts.gov.

CSCP3@nycourts.gov – Hon. Claudia Lanzetta

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Compliance Conference Part 1 may be contacted by email at CSCP1@nycourts.gov.

CSCP1@nycourts.gov – Hon. Joseph J. Esposito

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Compliance Conference Part 4 may be contacted by email at CSCP4@nycourts.gov.

CSCP4@nycourts.gov – Hon. Delsia G. Marshall

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The listed email addresses may be used to contact the Compliance Conference Parts.

The following email addresses may be used to contact the above Compliance Conference Parts:

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Common questions about New York Supreme Court, Queens County rules

Are courtesy copies required in New York Supreme Court, Queens County?

Courtesy-copy rule applies for motions. When redacted expert affirmations or affidavits are submitted with motion papers, an unredacted copy must be provided to Chambers before filing.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Motions

Does New York Supreme Court, Queens County require a pre-motion conference or letter before filing a motion?

New York Supreme Court, Queens County rules set a pre-motion procedure for covered motions. A request for oral argument requires notice to opposing parties at least three business days before the motion return date, and all parties must appear in person.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Motions

What must be included with proceeding submission filings in New York Supreme Court, Queens County?

The rule requires certificate of service. Proof of service and any answer, including proposed counterclaims, must be uploaded to NYSCEF by 9:30 a.m. on the initial return date; failure constitutes waiver and precludes further proof.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Supreme Court Proceedings

What must be included with offer of proof filings in New York Supreme Court, Queens County?

The rule identifies required filing content or certificates. In a fraud proceeding, the written offer of proof must identify the expected witnesses and their details, be served on all opposing parties, and be uploaded to NYSCEF by 9:30 a.m. on the initial return date; failure constitutes waiver and precludes further proof.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Supreme Court Proceedings

How may parties contact New York Supreme Court, Queens County?

All communications with Chambers must include all parties, and ex parte communications are prohibited.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Assignment of Cases

How do I request an adjournment or extension in New York Supreme Court, Queens County?

Advance notice is not fully stated in the structured details. No adjournments will be granted concerning the automatically generated initial Compliance Conference Order.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Compliance Conference Part

Is electronic filing required in New York Supreme Court, Queens County?

Yes. Electronic filing is required for the covered filings. Proof of service must be uploaded electronically to NYSCEF by 9:30 a.m. on the initial return date.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Supreme Court Proceedings

Are filing fees or waivers addressed in New York Supreme Court, Queens County?

The rule addresses filing fees, payment, or waiver procedures. A pro se defendant is deemed to move to proceed as a poor person at the initial conference, and the court must determine whether permission will be granted.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Residential Foreclosure Part Rules

What filing deadlines does New York Supreme Court, Queens County set?

Election designation proceedings must be commenced by April 20, 2026, or within three business days after the petition is invalidated.

View ruleSource: page 1, section 2026 Election Part Rules

What rule applies to service for specifications of objections in New York Supreme Court, Queens County?

The rule addresses service method, recipient, or timing requirements. Details: recipient: the opposing party. Newly served specifications of objections must be served on all opposing parties and uploaded to NYSCEF by 9:30 a.m. on the initial return date; failure constitutes waiver and precludes further proof.

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Complete rules summary for New York Supreme Court, Queens County

Election designation proceedings must be commenced by April 20, 2026, or within three business days after the petition is invalidated.

Counsel and pro se parties must provide full contact information, including email addresses and telephone numbers, with their proposed orders and papers.

Proposed orders must direct the Board of Elections to produce the specified documentation at the trial judge's direction rather than require production in court on the return date.

Proof of service and any answer, including proposed counterclaims, must be uploaded to NYSCEF by 9:30 a.m. on the initial return date; failure constitutes waiver and precludes further proof.

Proof of service must be uploaded electronically to NYSCEF by 9:30 a.m. on the initial return date.

The required proof of service and any answer with proposed counterclaims must be filed by 9:30 a.m. on the initial return date.

Newly served specifications of objections must be served on all opposing parties and uploaded to NYSCEF by 9:30 a.m. on the initial return date; failure constitutes waiver and precludes further proof.

Newly served specifications of objections must be uploaded electronically to NYSCEF.

Newly served specifications of objections must be served and filed by 9:30 a.m. on the initial return date; failure constitutes waiver and precludes further proof.

A bill of particulars addressing specifications of objections must be uploaded to NYSCEF by 9:30 a.m. on the initial return date; failure constitutes waiver and precludes further proof.

The bill of particulars must be filed by 9:30 a.m. on the initial return date; failure constitutes waiver and precludes further proof.

In a candidate-residency proceeding, a complete written offer of proof must be served on all opposing parties and uploaded to NYSCEF by 9:30 a.m. on the initial return date; failure constitutes waiver and precludes further proof.

In a candidate-residency proceeding, the complete written offer of proof must be uploaded electronically to NYSCEF.

The residency offer of proof must be served and filed by 9:30 a.m. on the initial return date; failure constitutes waiver and precludes further proof.

In a fraud proceeding, the written offer of proof must identify the expected witnesses and their details, be served on all opposing parties, and be uploaded to NYSCEF by 9:30 a.m. on the initial return date; failure constitutes waiver and precludes further proof.

In a fraud proceeding, the complete written offer of proof must be served upon all opposing parties.

In a fraud proceeding, the complete written offer of proof must be uploaded electronically to NYSCEF.

The fraud offer of proof must be served and filed by 9:30 a.m. on the initial return date; failure constitutes waiver and precludes further proof.

Election-law appeals concerning the June 23, 2026 primary election must be perfected by May 4, 2026, and responding briefs must be served and filed by May 8, 2026.

A party intending to appeal must immediately email the court clerk at ad2-election@nycourts.gov upon release of the Supreme Court order to seek placement on the election appeal calendar.

All Commercial Division matters are eligible for electronic filing.

Public notices published and posted under RPAPL §231 must include a summary of the special auction policies and procedures.

Every foreclosure judgment must direct the relevant referee or petitioner to comply with the Eleventh Judicial District’s public-auction policies.

Every Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale must include the quoted order concerning compliance with auction policies, remote bidding, wire transfers, and notice to the court.

The Terms of Sale, including all known encumbrances, must be posted no later than 45 minutes before the foreclosure auction begins.

The Court-Appointed Referee must submit the completed Referee Affirmation immediately after the foreclosure auction.

A notice of cancellation for any reason must be filed with the County Clerk’s Office by the day of the scheduled foreclosure auction.

The Referee, plaintiff's representative, and purchaser must complete and immediately submit a Foreclosure Action Surplus Monies Form after every foreclosure auction, regardless of whether a surplus exists, and failure may preclude future auction scheduling.

The required Foreclosure Action Surplus Monies Form must be submitted immediately following the foreclosure auction.

Within 30 days after completing the sale and executing the conveyance, the Referee must file with the clerk a report under oath concerning the disposition of sale proceeds, accompanied by payment vouchers.

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