Judge Derefim B. Neckles
Individual Rules, Standing Orders & Policies
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Limits & Logistics
Document Limits
Courtesy Copies
Courtesy copies
- Email • At Least 2 Business Days Before Motion Calendar Date
- Email • At Least 2 Days Before Pending Motion Return Date
Terms of Sale
Court-wide- Upon request
Adjournments
- An adjournment stipulation signed by every party must be filed at least two business days before the first requested adjournment date.
Communication
Chambers9 contacts
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Document Format Requirements4 rules
All submissions must be separated by exhibit tabs.
Formatting
- •Separate all submissions with exhibit tabs
A hard copy is required for e-filed petitions.
Prior to trial, counsel shall provide the Court proposed jury charges and proposed verdict sheets in typed form, which may be adjusted if necessary.
Parties shall bring hard copies of their papers, without exhibits, except for those exhibits that are considered instrumental to the motion, on the motion return date.
- Motion
Formatting
- •Omit exhibits unless an exhibit is considered instrumental to the motion
Document Filing Requirements20 rules
The attorney affirmation must account for all defendants named in the caption and indicate any dismissals, discontinuances, or defaults in appearances.
- Document
- Attorney affirmation
Must include
- •Caption
Amendments to compromise orders must include a copy of the original compromise order and an attorney affirmation detailing the proposed amendment and the reason for it, in addition to any other necessary papers.
Prior to trial, counsel shall provide the Court a list of potential witnesses in the order in which they intend to call them at trial, including expert witnesses, their expertise, and a summary of expected trial testimony.
Prior to trial, counsel shall provide the Court proposed jury charges and proposed verdict sheets in typed form, which may be adjusted if necessary.
Counsel shall pre-mark all exhibits in the order in which they intend to introduce them at trial. A list of the exhibits shall be provided to the Court prior to trial. Plaintiffs will number their exhibits and defendants will letter their exhibits.
- Document
- Trial exhibit list
Must include
- •Exhibit list
Any Stipulation of Settlement with a Pro se/self-represented defendant must be “So Ordered” by the Court.
- Document
- Settlement stipulation
Must include
- •So Ordered
Foreclosure motions must include a copy of a proposed order resembling the sample orders promulgated by the Chief Administrative Judge of the Courts, if applicable.
- Document
- Foreclosure motion
Must include
- •Proposed order
The affirmation must include a detailed description of the incident and an adequate statement regarding any liability issues.
A written memorandum of law with citations to the Official Reports is required.
Stipulations must account for all parties named in the caption. If a named party in the caption is excluded, the reason for the exclusion should be stated in the stipulation.
- Document
- Stipulation
Must include
- •Caption
Any potential evidentiary questions or procedural or substantive law matter not previously adjudicated shall be brought to the Court’s attention and addressed prior to trial by way of a written or oral motion in limine.
If any portion of the settlement is structured, the cost of the annuity must be stated in the order.
An affidavit of consent from an infant fourteen (14) years or older must be included in the petition and filed with the Court.
At the initial conference, or soon thereafter, counsel must furnish the Court marked pleadings and a copy of the Bill of Particulars.
A copy of depositions intended to be used at trial shall be furnished to the Court at the commencement of the trial.
If a compromise order was previously signed as to a settling defendant, such order must be attached as an exhibit, and the partial settlement so stated in the attorney affirmation in support of the final compromise order.
Movant must bring a hard copy of a Proposed Order on the motion return date.
- Document
- Motion
Must include
- •Proposed order
Infant Compromise petitions must comply with CPLR section 1208 and 22 NYCRR 202.67.
The submission must include the infant’s medical reports, physician affirmation that is prepared within six months of the application, a settlement letter that includes a waiver of appearance, and an affirmation of no liens.
Citations and copies of relevant court decisions and statutes should be furnished to the Court prior to commencement of plaintiff’s case and when otherwise requested by the Court.
Filing & Service rules
Electronic Filing Rules
An infant-compromise petition must be filed electronically or, when the action is not e-filed, submitted through Motion Support.
Petitions for infant compromise orders must be filed electronically or through Motion support if the action is not e-filed.
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For a resolved motion or settled case, the parties must electronically file or submit a fully executed settlement or discontinuance stipulation to the County Clerk and email a copy to the Part at least two days before any pending motion's return date.
If the parties have resolved a motion or a case has been settled, the parties must either e-file or submit to the County Clerk a fully executed stipulation of settlement or a stipulation of discontinuance and email a copy to the Part at least two (2) days prior to the return date (if a motion is pending).
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Subpoenas may not be filed or submitted electronically.
Subpoenas will not be accepted electronically.
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A party withdrawing a motion must electronically file a notice of withdrawal in NYSCEF and email a courtesy copy to the court at least two business days before the motion calendar date.
Any party wishing to withdraw a motion must notify the Court by filing a notice of withdrawal in the NYSCEF system and emailing a courtesy copy to the Court to Ksccvfrp2@nycourts.gov at least two (2) business days before the motion calendar date.
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Courtesy Copy Requirements
A copy of a settlement or discontinuance stipulation must be emailed to the Part at least two days before a pending motion's return date.
If the parties have resolved a motion or a case has been settled, the parties must either e-file or submit to the County Clerk a fully executed stipulation of settlement or a stipulation of discontinuance and email a copy to the Part at least two (2) days prior to the return date (if a motion is pending).
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A party withdrawing a motion must email one courtesy copy of the notice to Ksccvfrp2@nycourts.gov at least two business days before the motion calendar date.
Any party wishing to withdraw a motion must notify the Court by filing a notice of withdrawal in the NYSCEF system and emailing a courtesy copy to the Court to Ksccvfrp2@nycourts.gov at least two (2) business days before the motion calendar date.
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Adjournment & Extension Requirements
An adjournment stipulation signed by every party must be filed at least two business days before the first requested adjournment date.
A stipulation of adjournment signed by all parties, may be filed at least two (2) business days prior to the first request adjournment.
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A third adjournment requires the Court's consent.
After the second adjournment, consent of the Court is required.
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A motion returnable at an unauthorized time will be adjourned to the next available motion day unless the Court gives prior permission.
Motions made returnable at any other time, absent prior permission of the Court, will be adjourned to the next available motion day.
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The parties may adjourn a motion by stipulation on the motion's first return date.
Motions may also be adjourned by stipulation on the first return date.
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Chambers Communication Rules
The Court will not grant adjournment requests submitted by email or telephone.
Adjournment requests will not be granted by email or telephone.
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All communications to the Court must be served or otherwise provided to the opposing party because the Court does not engage in ex parte communications.
Any communication to the Court must be on notice to your adversary as the Court will not engage in ex-parte communication.
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Any infant-compromise hearing adjournment must be obtained through chambers.
Any adjournments must be obtained through chambers.
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A request for interpreter services must be made before the infant-compromise hearing date.
Request for interpreter services must be made prior to the hearing date.
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Counsel must notify the Court before trial if interpreter services are needed.
Prior to the trial, counsel shall inform the Court if there is a need for an interpreter.
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If the Part Clerk cannot be reached, contact Chambers at (347) 296-1533 or the Motion Support Office at (347) 401-9249.
If you are unable to reach the Part Clerk, please contact Chambers at (347) 296-1533 or the Motion Support Office at (347) 401-9249.
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Case or calendar status inquiries should be directed to the Part Clerk by email at Ksccvfrp2@nycourts.gov or by telephone at (347) 296-1656.
All inquiries as to case or calendar status should be made to the Part Clerk at Ksccvfrp2@nycourts.gov or (347) 296-1656.
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