Judge Wilma Guzman
Individual Rules, Standing Orders & Policies
- Rules last changed:
Limits & Logistics
Courtesy Copies
Motion
Court-wideOpposition, Reply
Court-wideProposed Order, Supporting Documents
Court-wide
Adjournments
- An adjournment request for a court appearance must be made at least 48 hours before the scheduled date.
Communication
Clerk
Phone
Clerk
Phone
Chambers
Chambers
Chambers
Document Filing Requirements22 rules
All parties must attend the scheduled preliminary conference if they do not upload an acceptable preliminary conference stipulation.
Court's wording
In the event the parties fail to upload a Preliminary Conference stipulation, or upload a preliminary conference stipulation that is not acceptable to the Court, all parties must appear on the scheduled preliminary conference date and time.
In non-NYSCEF matters, or where a party has opted out of NYSCEF, the completed form must be sent by email to BxSupCiv-IA7@nycourts.gov.
The form must be uploaded as NYSCEF Document: “Preliminary Conference Order (Proposed).”
The Note of Issue may be filed only upon stipulation that all discovery is complete, or by Order of the Court.
A list by each party of exhibits to be offered in its case in chief, with a star indicating exhibits to which no party objects.
Requests for interpreters.
Include
- •Requests for interpreters
Two business cards/contact information, including email and cell phone numbers.
In jury cases, a brief summary of the relevant facts and contentions, and any anticipated issues in the case.
Any stipulations or statements of fact or law which have been agreed to by all parties.
A list of the names of all witnesses (both fact witnesses and expert witnesses) that each party intends to call, in the likely order of appearance.
Motions, where necessary, addressing evidentiary issues or other issues to be resolved in limine.
Any special requests for the use of technology in the Courtroom.
Proposed verdict sheets and requests to charge (PJI charges must reference the most recent edition).
Copies of relevant stipulations and pleadings.
- Document
- Pretrial submission
Include
- •Copies of relevant stipulations and pleadings
before submission of the proposed Order. Proposed Infant Compromise Orders without the required documentation will delay the process and may eventually be rejected.
The infant’s appearance will not be waived. Plaintiff’s counsel must make all arrangements to have the infant and parent/natural guardian appear in person.
The Note of Issue and Certificate of Readiness may only be filed upon stipulation of all parties that all discovery is complete, or upon Order of the Court.
Where appropriate, the moving party on any motion, application, order to show cause, or other request for substantive relief shall submit a proposed order for signature by the Court via NYSCEF.
- Document
- Motion
Must include
- •Proposed order
All evidence introduced at hearings and inquests must be in admissible form.
Proof of identity of the guardian appearing at the hearing must be furnished to the Court either prior to or on the date of the hearing.
The Court does not require submission of a Statement of Material Facts.
Parties may avoid an appearance by completing and uploading to NYSCEF a Preliminary Conference Stipulation to be So-Ordered by the Court, which is attached to these Part Rules.
Filing & Service rules
Electronic Filing Rules
A proposed Order to Show Cause seeking a temporary restraining order or other emergency relief must be filed through NYSCEF and emailed to the Part 7 Clerk.
Any proposed Order to Show Cause seeking a temporary restraining order or other form of emergency relief must be filed via NYSCEF and also emailed to the Part 7 Clerk at BxSupCiv-IA7@nycourts.gov.
Page 1 | 2. Emergency Relief
Motion papers and all listed submissions to the Court must be filed electronically through NYSCEF.
Motion papers, as well as all submissions to the Court, including proposed orders, proposed judgments, stipulations to be So-Ordered, and letters, must be electronically filed via the NYSCEF system.
Page 2 | 5. General Motion Practice
In non-NYSCEF cases, motion papers must be filed promptly with the Bronx County Clerk’s Office after service.
In non-NYSCEF cases, motion papers shall be filed with the Bronx County Clerk’s Office promptly after service.
Page 2 | 5. General Motion Practice
A settlement-conference request must be filed as a letter on NYSCEF and include the consent of all counsel.
Any such request must be filed by letter on NYSCEF with the consent of all counsel.
Page 3 | Settlement Conferences
Filing Timing and Cure Windows
A motion for summary judgment 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 after the filing of the Note of Issue.
Page 2 | 4. Motions for Summary Judgment
An in-person compliance conference must be held no later than 60 days before discovery is due to be completed.
No later than 60 days before the deadline for the completion of discovery, an in-person Compliance Conference shall be held to monitor the progress of discovery, explore potential settlement, and set a deadline for the filing of the note of issue.
Page 2 | 3. Discovery
Discovery disclosure must be completed within 8 months in expedited cases, 12 months in standard cases, and 15 months in complex cases.
Pursuant to 22 NYCRR § 202.19, all disclosure must be completed within 8, 12 or 15 months in expedited, standard and complex cases, respectively.
Page 2 | 3. Discovery
A motion for summary judgment 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.
Page 3 | General Motion Practice
Each party must submit the listed pretrial materials at least two business days before trial.
At least two business days prior to the date scheduled for trial, each party shall submit:
Page 4 | Trials
All disclosure must be completed by the date entered in the order.
ALL DISCLOSURE SHALL BE COMPLETED ON OR BEFORE_______________________________.
Page 9 | XI. SUMMARY JUDGMENT/DISPOSITIVE 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 sixty (60) days after the filing of the Note of Issue.
Page 9 | XI. SUMMARY JUDGMENT/DISPOSITIVE MOTIONS
Compliance conferences are held in person on Monday afternoons.
Compliance conferences are held IN-PERSON on Monday afternoons.
Page 2 | 3. Discovery
Courtesy Copy Requirements
Courtesy copies are not ordinarily required, but must be provided if specifically requested by Chambers.
Courtesy copies are NOT required unless specifically requested by Chambers.
Page 3 | General Motion Practice
Pre-Motion Conference Requirements
When court intervention is necessary after a good-faith discovery effort, the parties must file an NYSCEF letter requesting an in-person discovery conference and briefly describe the issue.
If, after making a good faith effort to resolve any discovery dispute, intervention of the Court is necessary, the parties shall file a letter to NYSCEF requesting a discovery conference containing a brief description of the issue. Discovery conferences are held in-person.
Page 8 | VIII. DISCOVERY MOTIONS
A discovery motion may not be filed until the parties have attempted to resolve the dispute and participated in a court pre-motion conference.
Discovery motions may not be filed until the parties have (i) conferred to attempt to resolve the dispute pursuant to 22 NYCRR § 202.7(a)(2), and (ii) participated in a pre-motion conference with the Court.
Page 8 | VIII. DISCOVERY MOTIONS
A discovery motion requires a prior request for a pre-motion conference.
Discovery motions may not be filed without first requesting a pre-motion conference.
Page 8 | VIII. DISCOVERY MOTIONS
The return date in a motion is not the oral-argument date; the Part Clerk schedules oral argument after the return date.
The return date set forth in a motion is NOT the date for oral argument. Oral argument is scheduled by the Part Clerk following the return date.
Page 2 | 5. General Motion Practice
The Court will schedule a conference after a discovery-related motion, including a motion to dismiss or strike pleadings based on a discovery violation.
Upon the filing of a discovery-related motion (including any motion to dismiss or strike pleadings based on a discovery violation) the Court will schedule a conference to facilitate resolution of the dispute.
Page 2 | 3. Discovery
Instead of filing a discovery motion, a party may request a pre-motion conference by filing a letter through NYSCEF.
In lieu of filing a motion, a party may request a pre-motion conference by filing a letter with the Court through NYSCEF.
Page 2 | 3. Discovery
Adjournment & Extension Requirements
Requests for adjournments or extensions of time must be filed as a stipulation on NYSCEF.
Requests for adjournments or extensions of time must be filed in the form of a stipulation on NYSCEF.
Page 1 | 1. Communication with Chambers
An adjournment request for a court appearance must be made at least 48 hours before the scheduled date.
Any request for an adjournment of a court appearance shall be made at least 48 hours prior to the scheduled date.
Page 1 | 1. Communication with Chambers
No time directive stated above may be adjourned or extended without the court's prior permission.
*No adjournments of any time directive above shall be permitted without prior permission of the Court.
Page 9 | XI. SUMMARY JUDGMENT/DISPOSITIVE MOTIONS
A stipulation for an adjournment is deemed granted unless the Court notifies counsel otherwise.
Stipulations for adjournments are deemed granted unless counsel is otherwise notified by the Court.
Page 1 | 1. Communication with Chambers
If the parties cannot agree on adjournment terms, all counsel must appear on the original appearance date.
If the parties are unable to agree upon the terms of an adjournment, all counsel must appear on the originally scheduled appearance date.
Page 1 | 1. Communication with Chambers
Chambers Communication Rules
Communications with the Court must be filed electronically through NYSCEF or sent to all counsel in non-efile cases.
Any communication with the Court must be by letter filed electronically via NYSCEF or sent to all counsel in non-efile cases.
Page 1 | 1. Communication with Chambers
Ex parte communications, including by email, will not be considered or answered by the Court.
Any ex-parte communication, whether via email or otherwise, will not be considered or responded to by the Court.
Page 1 | 1. Communication with Chambers
Chambers may not be contacted for the status of a pending motion, and pending decisions will not be disclosed.
Do not contact Chambers for the status of a pending motion. No information regarding pending decisions will be provided.
Page 1 | 1. Communication with Chambers
Telephone calls to Chambers are permitted only for emergencies requiring immediate attention.
Telephone calls to Chambers are permitted only in emergency situations requiring immediate attention.
Page 1 | 1. Communication with Chambers
Letters and emails solely between parties or counsel that are not addressed to the Court may not be filed on NYSCEF and will not be considered by the Court.
Letters and/or emails, solely between parties or their counsel and not addressed to the Court, may not be filed on NYSCEF and will not be considered or answered by the Court.
Page 1 | 1. Communication with Chambers
The Part 7 Clerk handles scheduling and calendar questions by phone at (718) 618-1288 or email at BxSupCiv-IA7@nycourts.gov.
For questions regarding scheduling and calendar matters, contact the Part 7 Clerk at (718) 618-1288 or by email to BxSupCiv-IA7@nycourts.gov.
Page 1 | 1. Communication with Chambers