Judge Alexandra D. Murphy
Individual Rules, Standing Orders & Policies
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Limits & Logistics
Document Limits
Courtesy Copies
Courtesy copies
Exhibits
Attorney filings
Court-wide- 1 copy • Following Initial Notification
Note Of Issue And Certificate Of Readiness
Court-wide- Within Two Business Days
Adjournments
- A party requesting an adjournment must attempt to obtain consent from every other party.
- A motion may be adjourned by consent for no more than 60 days.
- A request for an adjournment longer than 60 days must be made by letter to the court and uploaded to NYSCEF.
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Request must include
Communication
Other Contacts3 contacts
- rocklandauctions@nycourts.gov
- (646) 386-3033
- (914) 824-5300
Clerk3 contacts
- (914) 824-5446
- (845) 476-3429
- (914) 824-5623
Chambers1 contacts
- medmalwestchester@nycourts.gov
Page & Word Limits1 rule
Checked against the court's document on Oct 5, 2026Mandatory
Unless the Court gives advance permission for good cause shown, briefs and memoranda of law are limited to 30 pages each.
Absent express permission obtained in advance from the Court, which will be granted only upon a showing of good cause, briefs or memoranda of law must be limited to 30 pages each, and affirmations and affidavits must be limited to 10 pages each.
Brief
30 pages
Document Filing Requirements5 rules
Checked against the court's document on Oct 5, 2026Mandatory
A moving party seeking temporary injunctive relief must demonstrate compliance with the notice requirements of Uniform Rule 202.7(f).
If an Order to Show Cause seeks temporary injunctive relief, counsel for the moving party or a self-represented moving party must demonstrate compliance with the notice requirements of Rule 202.7(f) of the Uniform Rules for the Trial Courts.
Document Type
Order To Show Cause
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In a matrimonial action, each party must submit proposed Findings of Facts and Conclusions of Law.
In a matrimonial action, each party must also submit proposed Findings of Facts and Conclusions of Law
Document Type
Proposed Findings Conclusions
Checked against the court's document on Oct 5, 2026Mandatory
The parties must jointly submit a transcript of the trial proceeding.
the parties must jointly submit a transcript of the proceeding
Document Type
Trial Transcript
Checked against the court's document on Oct 5, 2026Mandatory
Each party must prepare and submit a post-trial memorandum.
each party must prepare and submit post-trial memorandum
Document Type
Post Trial Memorandum
Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below.Mandatory?
and a proposed Judgment of Divorce
Summary: In a matrimonial action, each party must submit a proposed Judgment of Divorce.
Document Type
Proposed Judgment Of Divorce
Filing & Service rules
Electronic Filing Rules
Counsel must immediately notify the court by letter or email and file the appropriate stipulation on NYSCEF when an action or motion is settled, discontinued, disposed of, or withdrawn.
If an action or motion is settled, discontinued, disposed or withdrawn in any manner, counsel must immediately inform the Court by letter or email and file the appropriate stipulation on the New York State Courts E-Filing system (hereinafter “NYSCEF”).
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Page 1 | I. GENERAL RULES — B. Settlements and Discontinuances
Cases subject to mandatory electronic filing must be filed through NYSCEF.
All cases that are subject to mandatory electronic filing must be filed electronically via NYSCEF.
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Page 2 | II. MOTION PRACTICE RULES — A. E-Filing Rules and Protocol
When all parties consent to an adjournment, a stipulation signed by every party must be promptly uploaded to NYSCEF.
If all parties consent to an adjournment, a stipulation signed by all parties must be promptly uploaded to NYSCEF.
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All court submissions in an e-filed case, including proposed orders, proposed judgments, and letters, must be filed through NYSCEF.
In an e-filed case, any submission to the Court, including a proposed order, proposed judgment or letter, must be filed electronically via NYSCEF.
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Page 2 | II. MOTION PRACTICE RULES — A. E-Filing Rules and Protocol
An Order to Show Cause submitted for signature must be uploaded to NYSCEF or presented to the calendar clerk’s office after payment of any required filing fee.
An Order to Show Cause submitted for signature must be uploaded to NYSCEF or presented to the office of the calendar clerk, after the payment of any required fee at the County Clerk’s Office.
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Page 3 | II. MOTION PRACTICE RULES — D. Orders to Show Cause and Requests for Temporary Relief
Filing Timing and Cure Windows
Papers filed after noon on the return date may, in the Court’s discretion, be disregarded.
Papers not filed on NYSCEF by noon on the return date may not, in the Court’s discretion, be considered.
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Page 2 | II. MOTION PRACTICE RULES — B. Motion Calendars and Appearances
An Order to Show Cause filed through NYSCEF is generally reviewed on the business day after filing.
Generally, an Order to Show Cause filed via NYSCEF is reviewed by the Court the business day after filing.
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Page 3 | II. MOTION PRACTICE RULES — D. Orders to Show Cause and Requests for Temporary Relief
Service and Proof of Service Rules
If the case is not an e-file case or the moving party has not opted into NYSCEF, the Court will email the signed Order to Show Cause to that party.
If it is not an e-file case or the moving party has not opted into NYSCEF, the Court will email the signed Order to Show Cause to the moving party.
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Page 3 | II. MOTION PRACTICE RULES — D. Orders to Show Cause and Requests for Temporary Relief
Filing Fees and Waivers
Payment of any required fee at the County Clerk’s Office is required before submitting an Order to Show Cause for signature.
An Order to Show Cause submitted for signature must be uploaded to NYSCEF or presented to the office of the calendar clerk, after the payment of any required fee at the County Clerk’s Office.
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Page 3 | II. MOTION PRACTICE RULES — D. Orders to Show Cause and Requests for Temporary Relief
Courtesy Copy Requirements
The proponent of an admitted exhibit must provide a complete copy to the Court.
Upon the admission of an exhibit at a hearing or trial, the proponent of the exhibit must provide a complete copy to the Court.
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Page 4 | III. TRIAL PRACTICE RULES — G. Copies of Exhibits
A proponent using a pre-trial examination transcript as evidence-in-chief must provide a complete copy with page-and-line citations well before the proposed reading.
If any part of a transcript of an examination before trial will be read as evidence-in-chief, the proponent of the transcript must provide a complete copy of it to the Court and all other counsel and/or self-represented parties, well in advance of the time that it shall be read, including citations to the page and line numbers for all portions to be read, so that all objections may be addressed by the Court prior to the proposed reading.
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Page 4 | III. TRIAL PRACTICE RULES — F. Copies of Transcripts
Working copies are not being requested at this time.
At this time, pursuant to Administrative Order (AO/121/20), working copies are not being requested.
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Page 2 | II. MOTION PRACTICE RULES — A. E-Filing Rules and Protocol
Pre-Motion Conference Requirements
The signed Order to Show Cause will state whether appearances are required; if appearances are not required, neither an appearance nor oral argument will occur on the return date.
If appearances are required on the return date of the motion, the Court shall so indicate in the signed Order to Show Cause. Otherwise, no appearance is required, and no oral argument will be heard on the return date of the motion.
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Page 3 | II. MOTION PRACTICE RULES — D. Orders to Show Cause and Requests for Temporary Relief
A cross-motion will not be accepted without prior Court permission unless specified in the Order to Show Cause.
No cross motion will be accepted absent prior permission of the Court or as specified in the Order to Show Cause.
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Page 3 | II. MOTION PRACTICE RULES — D. Orders to Show Cause and Requests for Temporary Relief
When required, the Court will hold a Temporary Restraining Order conference at a date and time set by the Court.
A conference on the request for a Temporary Restraining Order, if required, will be conducted by the Court at a date and time set by the Court.
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Page 3 | II. MOTION PRACTICE RULES — D. Orders to Show Cause and Requests for Temporary Relief
Sur-reply papers and motion practice by correspondence are prohibited without express permission from the Court.
Absent express permission from the Court, sur-reply papers and motion practice by correspondence are not permitted.
We could not find this wording in the court's document. Open the source before relying on it.
Page 3 | II. MOTION PRACTICE RULES — F. Sur-Reply and Post-Submission Papers
Adjournment & Extension Requirements
A request for an adjournment longer than 60 days must be made by letter to the court and uploaded to NYSCEF.
Any request for an adjournment that exceeds 60 days (Rule 202.8[e][1] of the Uniform Rules for the Trial Courts) must be made by letter to the Court and uploaded to NYSCEF.
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Page 2 | II. MOTION PRACTICE RULES — C. Adjournments
A motion is not treated as adjourned unless the Part Clerk, Secretary, or Law Clerk communicates the court’s approval, including when all parties consent.
Unless the Part Clerk, the Court’s Secretary or the Court’s Law Clerk has conveyed the Court’s approval of an adjournment, no motion is considered to have been adjourned, including an adjournment on consent.
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Page 2 | II. MOTION PRACTICE RULES — C. Adjournments
A motion may be adjourned by consent for no more than 60 days.
A motion may be adjourned on consent for a maximum of 60 days.
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Page 2 | II. MOTION PRACTICE RULES — C. Adjournments
The court will not entertain an improperly supported adjournment application, and the Part Clerk will mark the motion submitted.
An application for an adjournment that is not properly supported will not be entertained, and the Part Clerk will mark the motion submitted.
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Page 2 | II. MOTION PRACTICE RULES — C. Adjournments
Without unanimous consent before the return date, an adjournment application must be written, explain the need for the adjournment, and be uploaded to NYSCEF.
If consent was not obtained from all parties prior to the return date, a party seeking an adjournment must make such application in writing explaining the need for the adjournment and upload the application to NYSCEF.
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Page 2 | II. MOTION PRACTICE RULES — C. Adjournments
A party requesting an adjournment must attempt to obtain consent from every other party.
Any party seeking an adjournment must attempt to obtain consent from all other parties.
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Chambers Communication Rules
Self-represented parties may not contact the Secretary or Law Clerk and must route all communications through the Part Clerk.
Self-represented parties must not contact the Court’s Secretary or Law Clerk and must direct all communications through the Part Clerk.
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Page 1 | I. GENERAL RULES — D. Communications
Ex parte communications are strictly prohibited.
Any ex-parte communication is strictly prohibited.
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Page 1 | I. GENERAL RULES — D. Communications
Counsel must advise clients that Court staff may not communicate directly with represented parties under any circumstances.
In addition, counsel must inform his/her client that under no circumstances shall any member of the Court’s staff engage in any conversation or exchange any communication with a represented party.
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Page 1 | I. GENERAL RULES — D. Communications
All motion-related communications, including adjournment requests and status questions, must be sent to the Part Clerk.
All communications regarding motions, including requests for adjournments and questions concerning the status of motions, must be directed to the Part Clerk.
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Page 3 | II. MOTION PRACTICE RULES — E. Communications Regarding Motions
Upon reporting for a hearing or trial, counsel and self-represented parties must immediately notify the Part Clerk if an interpreter or disability-related special services are needed.
Upon reporting to the Court for a hearing or trial, ===== PAGE 4 ===== counsel and any self-represented party must immediately advise the Part Clerk if the services of a foreign language interpreter are required for any party or witness or if any special services are required for any party or witness who is hearing-impaired or who has any other disability.
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Page 4 | III. TRIAL PRACTICE RULES — B. Interpreters and Special Services
Questions about scheduling or adjourning motion appearances must be directed to the Part Clerk.
Any questions about scheduling appearances on the motion, if any, or adjourning appearances must be directed to the Part Clerk.
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Page 2 | II. MOTION PRACTICE RULES — A. E-Filing Rules and Protocol
After filing an Order to Show Cause, parties seeking more immediate attention may contact the Law Clerk or Secretary.
If a submission requires more immediate attention, please contact the Law Clerk or Secretary after the Order to Show Cause is filed.
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Page 3 | II. MOTION PRACTICE RULES — D. Orders to Show Cause and Requests for Temporary Relief
The Part Clerk must be informed immediately if a television, monitor, or other courtroom aid is needed.
Similarly, the Part Clerk must be immediately informed if there is a need for a television, monitor or any other courtroom aid.
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Page 4 | III. TRIAL PRACTICE RULES — B. Interpreters and Special Services
If the Part Clerk is unavailable, motion-related communications may be directed to the Law Clerk or Court’s Secretary.
If the Part Clerk is unavailable, the communication regarding a motion may be directed to the Law Clerk or the Court’s Secretary.
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Page 3 | II. MOTION PRACTICE RULES — E. Communications Regarding Motions
If the parties cannot agree on a verdict sheet, each party must email a proposed verdict sheet to the Law Clerk.
If a verdict sheet cannot be agreed upon, each party must submit a proposed verdict sheet to the Law Clerk via email.
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