Judge Naita Semaj
Individual Rules, Standing Orders & Policies
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Limits & Logistics
Courtesy Copies
Motion
Court-wideOpposition, Reply
Court-wideProposed Order, Supporting Documents
Court-wide
Adjournments
- An adjournment request must be emailed to the Part Clerk at least two days before the appearance, copy all other counsel, state the reason, and include party-agreed proposed dates.
- An adjournment application must be emailed to the Part Clerk at least one week before the appearance and include a reason and two suggested new dates.
- Deadlines in preliminary, compliance, or other discovery orders may be extended only by a written request to the Court supported by a showing of good cause.
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Request must include
Document Format Requirements2 rules
Exhibits must have numbered pages, pinpoint citations in references, and descriptive headings when electronically submitted.
Court's wording
Each page in any exhibit must be numbered. Reference to any exhibit must include pinpoint citations to the exact page within the exhibit. All exhibits electronically submitted must be described in the heading of the attached exhibit (e.g., Exhibit A, Bill of Particulars; Exhibit B, Photographs), so that it is known what document is filed in the exhibit.
Motion Sequence Number must be included on the first page of every motion paper (notice of motion, opposition, reply, exhibits, etc.).
Document Filing Requirements7 rules
At least one week before any CC date, the parties must make every effort to complete and submit a fillable CC Order form - Part 27- CCO-fillable1.pdf for the Court’s approval.
Prior to scheduling a Preliminary Conference (“PC”), counsel must (1) file a Request for Judicial Intervention (“RJI”); and (2) ensure the case is assigned to Part 27.
The completed and fully executed CC Order shall be sent to BxSupCiv- IA27@nycourts.gov. via email including all parties. The subject line of the e-mail shall include the Index Number, Caption and CC date.
- Document
- Compliance conference order
Must include
- •Index Number, Caption and CC date
At least one week before any PC date, the parties shall complete and submit a Preliminary Conference Order form - Part 27-PCO-fillable 1.pdf
The completed and fully executed PC Order form shall be sent via email to BxSupCiv-IA27@nycourts.gov with all parties on the e-mail chain. The subject line of the e-mail shall include the: Index Number, Caption and PC date.
- Document
- Preliminary conference order
Must include
- •Index Number, Caption and PC date
Prior to making a discovery motion, Counsel shall consult one another in a good faith effort to resolve any discovery disputes in compliance with Uniform Rule §202.7(a)(2).
PC and CC orders for Court review must use dates certain and should avoid open-ended or nonspecific directives.
Court's wording
When completing a PC or CC Order for the Court’s review, Counsel must use dates certain, such as “on December 31, 2022.” Open ended dates such as “on or before December 31, 2021,” “within 45 days,” or non-specific directives such as “all discovery not yet provided” or “unless otherwise provided,” or “to the extent not yet provided,” may not preserve any rights and are to be used sparingly.
Filing & Service rules
Electronic Filing Rules
After a motion is withdrawn or the case is settled or discontinued, the Part Clerk and affected parties must be notified immediately by email and appropriate documentation must be filed through NYSCEF as soon as possible.
If a motion has been withdrawn or the case has been settled or otherwise discontinued, notify the Part Clerk and all affected parties immediately by email to BxSupCiv- IA27@nycourts.gov and file appropriate documentation via NYSCEF as soon as possible.
Civil cases
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Older cases are strongly encouraged to be converted to electronic filing when possible.
When possible, conversion to e-filing of older cases is strongly encouraged.
Civil cases
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New cases are encouraged to be filed electronically through NYSCEF.
New cases are encouraged to be e-filed through the New York State Courts E- filing (NYSCEF) system.
Civil cases
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Filing Timing and Cure Windows
The Note of Issue and Certificate of Readiness must be filed by the deadline set by the Court at the final case conference.
A Note of Issue and Certificate of Readiness must be filed by the deadline imposed by the Court at the final CC.
Civil cases
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Courtesy Copy Requirements
Courtesy copies of motion papers are not required, although the court may request one.
Working copies or courtesy copies of motion papers are NOT required. The court will request a courtesy copy if it sees fit.
Civil cases
Page 3 | MOTION PRACTICE
Pre-Motion Conference Requirements
When good-faith efforts fail to resolve a discovery dispute, the parties must apply for a pre-motion conference addressing the dispute and related discovery issues.
If the parties are unable to resolve a discovery dispute after good faith efforts, an application shall be made for a pre-motion conference to discuss the discovery dispute and all other discovery issues in the case.
Civil cases
Page 3 | Discovery Motions
Adjournment & Extension Requirements
An adjournment application must be emailed to the Part Clerk at least one week before the appearance and include a reason and two suggested new dates.
Any application for an adjournment must be made via e-mail to BxSupCiv- IA27@nycourts.gov at least one week in advance of the scheduled appearance and include a reason for the adjournment and two suggested new dates.
Civil cases
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An adjournment request must be emailed to the Part Clerk at least two days before the appearance, copy all other counsel, state the reason, and include party-agreed proposed dates.
To request an adjournment, please email BxSupCiv-IA27@nycourts.gov at least two (2) days prior to the scheduled appearance with all other counsel carbon copied. A reason for the request as well as proposed new dates already agreed upon by the parties must be included.
Civil cases
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Deadlines in preliminary, compliance, or other discovery orders may be extended only by a written request to the Court supported by a showing of good cause.
Extensions of deadlines set forth in the PC, CC or other discovery Orders must be requested from the Court in writing and shall only be granted upon a showing of good cause.
Civil cases
Page 2 | COMPLIANCE CONFERENCES
Trial dates are firm, and an adjournment will be granted only if the court finds rare good cause.
Trial dates are firm and no adjournments will be granted unless the court concludes, in rare instances, that good cause exists.
Civil cases
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Chambers Communication Rules
Communications with the court must be uploaded to NYSCEF, sent by email, or otherwise submitted in writing with all parties.
All communication with the court must be uploaded to NYSCEF or via email or otherwise in writing with all parties.
Civil cases
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The Court should not be copied on letters or emails exchanged between counsel.
Do not copy the Court on letters or emails exchanged between counsel.
Civil cases
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Parties should not call Chambers unless specifically directed to do so.
DO NOT call Chambers unless specifically directed to do so.
Civil cases
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