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Judge Raymond P. Fernandez

Individual Rules, Standing Orders & Policies

New York Supreme Court, Bronx County

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Courtesy Copies

Courtesy copies

Court-wide
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Motion

Court-wide

Opposition, Reply

Court-wide

Proposed Order, Supporting Documents

Court-wide

Communication

Email

Clerk, Chambers

bxsupciv-ia35@nycourts.gov
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Document Format Requirements1 rule

FormattingMandatoryCivil cases

All in limine motions. Motions in limine must be presented in writing.

Part-Rules-IA35 · p. 5|SectionTrials

Document Filing Requirements5 rules

Filing RequirementsMandatoryCivil cases

Any motion or application must include citations to relevant authority.

Part-Rules-IA35 · p. 5|SectionTrials
Filing RequirementsMandatoryCivil cases

All marked pleadings and bills of particulars.

Part-Rules-IA35 · p. 5|SectionTrials
Filing RequirementsMandatoryCivil cases

After jury selection, parties shall have the court stenographer pre-mark all exhibits for identification (or evidence if without objection) and furnish an exhibit list.

Part-Rules-IA35 · p. 5|SectionTrials
Filing RequirementsMandatoryCivil cases

Upon the date of assignment, the parties shall furnish: • A list of proposed witnesses, including the need for any interpreters, with the required language and dialect.

Part-Rules-IA35 · p. 5|SectionTrials
Filing RequirementsImportantCivil cases

Two business cards from each attorney with cell phone numbers.

Part-Rules-IA35 · p. 5|SectionTrials

Filing & Service rules

Electronic Filing Rules

All motions must be filed exclusively through NYSCEF; working copies are not accepted.

All motions shall be filed exclusively via NYSCEF and no working copies will be accepted.

Civil cases

Page 3 | 3. Motions

Filing Timing and Cure Windows

Discovery-related motions filed before the case-scheduling order is issued will be denied.

Discovery-related motions made prior to the CSO being issued will be denied (22 NYCRR 202.8[f]).

Civil cases

Page 3 | a. Discovery Motions

Summary judgment motions must be filed no later than 60 days after the Note of Issue is filed.

All motions for summary judgment must be filed no later than 60 days following the filing of the Note of Issue.

Civil cases

Page 4 | b. Summary Judgment Motions

After 20 days, the court will entertain a motion to vacate the Note of Issue only when unusual or unanticipated circumstances arising after filing would cause substantial prejudice.

After the passage of 20 days, the Court will entertain a motion to vacate the Note of Issue only "[w]here unusual or unanticipated circumstances develop subsequent to the filing of a note of issue and certificate of readiness" that would otherwise cause "substantial prejudice" (22 NYCRR 202.21 [d]).

Civil cases

Page 4 | 4. Note of Issue

The Court will set a definite submission deadline for proposed verdict sheets and requests to charge.

The Court will set a date certain for the submission of proposed verdict sheets and requests to charge.

Civil cases

Page 5 | Trials

Pre-Motion Conference Requirements

Parties should resolve discovery disputes through informal procedures and must seek a court conference before filing any discovery-related motion.

To the maximum extent possible, discovery disputes should be resolved through informal procedures, such as conferences, as opposed to motion practice (22 NYCRR 202.20-f [a]). Parties shall seek a conference with the Court BEFORE the filing of any discovery-related motion (BxSupCiv-IA35@nycourts.gov).

Civil cases

Page 3 | a. Discovery Motions

Adjournment & Extension Requirements

A party may not unilaterally stipulate to adjourn a conference, and failure to appear results in default.

Parties may not unilaterally stipulate to adjourn any conference, and failure to appear will result in default (22 NYCRR 202.27).

Civil cases

Page 1 | 2. Conferences

No adjournments will be granted for orders to show cause.

Whereas orders to show cause are urgent in nature, no adjournments will be granted.

Civil cases

Page 2 | 2. Conferences — Orders to Show Cause

The Court will not entertain adjournment applications after TAP assigns the trial.

Thus, the Court will not entertain applications for adjournment once TAP has made the assignment.

Civil cases

Page 5 | Trials

Extensions of Case Scheduling Order deadlines must be requested at a compliance conference and are granted only upon a showing of good cause.

Extensions of deadlines set forth in the CSO must be ===== PAGE 2 ===== requested at a compliance conference and will only granted upon a showing of good cause.

Civil cases

Page 1 | 2. Conferences

Chambers Communication Rules

Parties may seek the required pre-motion discovery conference by emailing BxSupCiv-IA35@nycourts.gov.

Parties shall seek a conference with the Court BEFORE the filing of any discovery-related motion (BxSupCiv-IA35@nycourts.gov).

Civil cases

Page 3 | a. Discovery Motions

Scheduling, appearance, adjournment, and case-status inquiries must be emailed to the Part Clerk, and parties may not telephone chambers.

All inquires concerning scheduling, appearances, adjournments, and case status shall be directed to the Part Clerk (BxSupCiv-IA35@nycourts.gov). Parties may not telephone chambers.

Civil cases

Page 1 | 1. Communications

If an infant compromise order hearing has not been scheduled within 60 days after submission, contact the court at BxSupCiv-IA35@nycourts.gov.

If an ICO hearing has not been scheduled within 60 days from submission, contact BxSupCiv-IA35@nycourts.gov

Civil cases

Page 4 | 5. Infant Compromise Orders

Any party may request a compliance conference by writing to the Part Clerk email address.

Thereafter, any party may request a compliance conference by writing to BxSupCiv-IA35@nycourts.gov.

Civil cases

Page 2 | 2. Conferences — Compliance Conferences

A party may request court mediation by email when all parties mutually agree that mediation may help effectuate a settlement.

At any time during the pendency of an action, any party may request mediation with the Court by emailing BxSupCiv-IA35@nycourts.gov if all parties mutually agree that it may help effectuate a settlement.

Civil cases

Page 3 | f. Mediation (In-Person)

Court-wide rules

Applies court-wide

These 98 rules apply across New York Supreme Court, Bronx County. Where this judge's own standing orders above address the same topic, the judge's requirement controls.

Filing Requirements

All 29
  • Applies to
    Agreement to mediate

    In matrimonial presumptive mediation cases, all parties or their attorneys must complete the agreement to mediate, upload it to NYSCEF, and email a copy to the Matrimonial ADR Coordinator.

  • Applies to
    Agreement to mediate

    In non-matrimonial presumptive mediation cases, all parties or their attorneys must complete the agreement to mediate, upload it to NYSCEF, and email a copy to the ADR Department.

  • Applies to
    Working copy

    Each covered document must first be filed through NYSCEF, after which its working copy delivered to the Part must have a firmly affixed, outward-facing copy of the related NYSCEF Notice on the back page; the Part will not accept a working copy without that notice.

E-Filing

All 18
  • Applies to
    Agreement to mediate

    The completed agreement to mediate must be submitted through NYSCEF, with an additional copy emailed to BXSUPADR@nycourts.gov.

  • Applies to
    Agreement to mediate

    The completed matrimonial agreement to mediate must be submitted through NYSCEF, with an additional copy emailed to BXSUPADRMAT@NYCourts.gov.

  • A motion on notice or notice of petition in a New York Supreme Court e-filed case must be filed through NYSCEF.

Filing Timing

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  • Deadline
    3 business days

    The supporting papers and proof of hard-copy service must be e-filed within three business days after service.

  • After filing through NYSCEF and paying the motion fee, the Motion Support Office automatically calendars the matter, and the filer need not take further action.

  • Proof of Service of the Orders to Show Cause, as well as any interposed Counterclaims or Answers, shall be e-filed with NYSCEF or filed with the Court in cases that are not e- filed, and may also be emailed to bxsup-electionmatters@nycourts.gov on or before April 22, 2024, by 9:30 a.m.

Adjournments

All 10

  • A compliant motion adjournment may be obtained by filing a stipulation of all parties through NYSCEF using the designated Stipulation to Adjourn Motion filing.

  • A non-stipulated adjournment or notice request is sent to Chambers for judicial decision, and the requesting attorney must notify the adversary of the result.

  • An adjournment of the hearing's commencement requires compelling reasons and approval from both the Referee and the referring Justice.

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About Judge Raymond P. Fernandez
  • Part: Part IA-35
  • Courtroom: 625
  • Law Clerk: Srabone Monir, Esq.
  • Email: BxSupCiv-IA35@nycourts.gov
Common questions about Judge Raymond P. Fernandez's rules

Does Judge Raymond P. Fernandez require a pre-motion conference or letter before filing a motion?

Parties should resolve discovery disputes through informal procedures and must seek a court conference before filing any discovery-related motion.

View ruleSource: page 3, section a. Discovery Motions

What must be included with proposed witness list filings before Judge Raymond P. Fernandez?

On the trial assignment date, parties must furnish a proposed-witness list identifying any interpreter needs and required language and dialect.

View ruleSource: page 5, section Trials

What must be included with motion or application filings before Judge Raymond P. Fernandez?

Every motion or application must include citations to relevant authority.

View ruleSource: page 5, section Trials

How may parties contact Judge Raymond P. Fernandez's chambers?

The rule lists email BxSupCiv-IA35@nycourts.gov. Parties may seek the required pre-motion discovery conference by emailing BxSupCiv-IA35@nycourts.gov.

View ruleSource: page 3, section a. Discovery Motions

How do I request an adjournment or extension before Judge Raymond P. Fernandez?

A party may not unilaterally stipulate to adjourn a conference, and failure to appear results in default.

View ruleSource: page 1, section 2. Conferences

Is electronic filing required before Judge Raymond P. Fernandez?

Yes. Electronic filing is required for the covered filings. All motions must be filed exclusively through NYSCEF; working copies are not accepted.

View ruleSource: page 3, section 3. Motions

What filing deadlines does Judge Raymond P. Fernandez set?

Discovery-related motions filed before the case-scheduling order is issued will be denied.

View ruleSource: page 3, section a. Discovery Motions
Complete rules summary for Judge Raymond P. Fernandez

Scheduling, appearance, adjournment, and case-status inquiries must be emailed to the Part Clerk, and parties may not telephone chambers.

A party may not unilaterally stipulate to adjourn a conference, and failure to appear results in default.

Extensions of Case Scheduling Order deadlines must be requested at a compliance conference and are granted only upon a showing of good cause.

No adjournments will be granted for orders to show cause.

All motions must be filed exclusively through NYSCEF; working copies are not accepted.

Parties should resolve discovery disputes through informal procedures and must seek a court conference before filing any discovery-related motion.

Any party may request a compliance conference by writing to the Part Clerk email address.

Discovery-related motions filed before the case-scheduling order is issued will be denied.

Summary judgment motions must be filed no later than 60 days after the Note of Issue is filed.

After 20 days, the court will entertain a motion to vacate the Note of Issue only when unusual or unanticipated circumstances arising after filing would cause substantial prejudice.

The Court will not entertain adjournment applications after TAP assigns the trial.

If an infant compromise order hearing has not been scheduled within 60 days after submission, contact the court at BxSupCiv-IA35@nycourts.gov.

On the trial assignment date, parties must furnish a proposed-witness list identifying any interpreter needs and required language and dialect.

All in limine motions. Motions in limine must be presented in writing.

Every motion or application must include citations to relevant authority.

The Court will set a definite submission deadline for proposed verdict sheets and requests to charge.

After jury selection, parties must have the court stenographer pre-mark all exhibits for identification and furnish an exhibit list.

Parties may seek the required pre-motion discovery conference by emailing BxSupCiv-IA35@nycourts.gov.

On the trial assignment date, each attorney must provide two business cards listing cell phone numbers.

On the trial assignment date, parties must furnish all marked pleadings and bills of particulars.

A party may request court mediation by email when all parties mutually agree that mediation may help effectuate a settlement.

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