Judge Inga M. O'Neale
Individual Rules, Standing Orders & Policies
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Limits & Logistics
Document Limits
Courtesy Copies
Terms of Sale
Court-wide- Upon request
Adjournments
- A first-time motion adjournment may be stipulated once, generally no more than six weeks from the initial return date, with a stipulation filed at least three business days before the first appearance that addresses every caption party and includes a briefing schedule.
Communication
Chambers16 contacts
Other Contacts2 contacts
Clerk2 contacts
Page & Word Limits1 rule
A written memorandum of law (no more than two pages) with citations to the Official Reports is required.
- Page limit
- Up to 2 pages
Document Format Requirements2 rules
All proposed jury charges and proposed verdict sheets shall be submitted to the court in Microsoft Word document format no later than the close of plaintiff's case.
- File type
- Word
All submissions must be separated by exhibit tabs.
Document Filing Requirements6 rules
Parties may resolve a motion by e-filing a consent proposed order, signed by all parties, on the appropriate court form (see hyperlinked forms below) at least three (3) business days prior to the scheduled appearance.
- Document
- Consent proposed order
Include
- •Proposed order
If the subpoena request testimony or documents of a non-party, it must contain an affirmation as to why testimony or documents is/are relevant and must contain any appropriate authorizations.
Any proposed orders and/or judgments shall be submitted with a Notice of Settlement and any proposed counter orders as set forth in Uniform Rules for Civil Supreme Court § 202.48.
- Document
- Proposed order or judgment
Must include
- •Proposed order
Any video exhibits submitted to the court must be on a USB drive accompanied with the notice of Hard Copy Exhibit Filing prior to the return date.
A stay request must include supporting proof and a fully executed proposed stay order uploaded to NYSCEF.
Court's wording
The party requesting the stay must provide the necessary proof (i.e., death certificate, military orders, bankruptcy order, Allegedly Incapacitated Person [AIP] petition) by uploading it to NYSCEF along with a fully executed proposed stay order.
Supplemental briefs will only be accepted upon express prior permission of the court.
Filing & Service rules
Electronic Filing Rules
Motion papers must be filed through NYSCEF, or with the Motion Support Office when the action does not participate in NYSCEF.
All motion papers must be filed electronically through New York State Court Electronic Filing System (NYSCEF) or, where the action does not participate in NYSCEF, filed with the Motion Support Office located at 360 Adams Street, Room 227.
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When a party files for bankruptcy, proof of the filing and a letter requesting an appropriate stay must be uploaded to NYSCEF.
Upon a party’s filing for bankruptcy, please upload proof of such filing along with a letter indicating such and that the case should be appropriately stayed to NYSCEF.
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Motions in cases not participating in NYSCEF must be filed with the Motion Support Office at 360 Adams Street, Room 227.
In the rare instance where a case does not participate in NYSCEF, motions must be filed with the Motion Support Office at 360 Adams Street, Room 227.
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Subpoenas cannot be filed electronically.
Subpoenas will not be accepted electronically.
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Infant compromise petitions and supplemental submissions must be filed through NYSCEF, with submissions separated by exhibit tabs.
Petitions for infant compromise orders must be filed through NYSCEF. All submissions must be separated by exhibit tabs. Any supplemental submissions must be uploaded through NYSCEF as well.
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After a party dies, a notice letter and a copy of the death certificate must be uploaded to NYSCEF.
Upon the death of a party to the action, please upload a letter advising the same with a copy of the death certificate to NYSCEF.
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Filing Timing and Cure Windows
Opposition papers to an order to show cause must be filed at least one day before the hearing.
Opposition papers to an OSC shall be filed at least one (1) day before the motion is heard.
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Parties must immediately notify the court through NYSCEF by uploading a settlement stipulation, discontinuance stipulation, or equivalent letter when an action settles.
If an action is settled, the parties shall notify the court immediately by uploading either a stipulation of settlement, a stipulation of discontinuance, or a letter indicating the same to NYSCEF.
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For a first-time stipulated adjournment, opposition papers are due two weeks before the return date and any reply papers are due at least one week before it.
Opposition papers are due two (2) weeks prior to the return date set by the court and Reply papers (if any) are due at least one week before the return date set by the court.
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A withdrawal or stipulation must be filed with the Kings County Clerk within three business days after execution and also faxed to Chambers.
Withdrawals or stipulation must be filed with the Kings County Clerk’s office within three (3) business days of its execution and also faxed to Chambers.
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Service and Proof of Service Rules
Unless otherwise stipulated or ordered, motion papers and answering and reply affidavits must be served under CPLR § 2214 or the latest administrative order.
Under all circumstances, unless otherwise stipulated or ordered, motion papers, answering affidavits and reply affidavits must be served on the parties in accordance with CPLR § 2214 or the most recent Administrative Order.
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Motion papers, answering affidavits, and reply affidavits must be served on adversaries in compliance with CPLR § 2214.
Motion papers, answering affidavits and reply affidavits must be served on adversaries as per CPLR § 2214.
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Filing Fees and Waivers
Discontinuances must continue to be filed electronically with the appropriate fee.
Parties must continue to electronically file discontinuances, with the appropriate fee.
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Adjournment & Extension Requirements
The court will not grant adjournment requests submitted by email or telephone.
Adjournments. No adjournments will be granted by email or telephone.
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A further or contested motion adjournment requires an in-person good-cause application on the motion's return date.
Any further adjournments must be made upon application to the court in-person for good cause on the return date of the motion. A contested further adjournment may be granted upon good cause shown.
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A first-time motion adjournment may be stipulated once, generally no more than six weeks from the initial return date, with a stipulation filed at least three business days before the first appearance that addresses every caption party and includes a briefing schedule.
Motions may be adjourned once upon consent of the parties or upon application to the court. Parties may stipulate to adjourn a “first time” on motion no more than six (6) weeks from the initial return date. The stipulation must account for all parties in the caption. If a named party in the caption is not being sent a copy for any reason (e.g., the party has not appeared in the action, the action has been discontinued against that party, etc.) the reason for the exclusion should be stated in the stipulation. A stipulation of adjournment shall be filed, at least three (3) business days prior to the scheduled first appearance and contain a briefing schedule.
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Chambers Communication Rules
Ex parte communications with Chambers by phone or otherwise are prohibited.
Ex-Parte communication with Chambers by phone or otherwise is not permitted.
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The court does not accept unsolicited documents or correspondence.
The court will not accept unsolicited documents and correspondence.
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All communications to the court must be provided on notice to the adverse party.
All communication to the Court must be on notice to your adversary.
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The Help Center's listed phone number is (347) 296-1740.
Phone No.: (347) 296-1740
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Self-represented litigants may contact the Kings County Supreme Court Help Center on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Self-represented litigants may contact the Kings County Supreme Court Help Center (hours of operation: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.) located at 360 Adams Street, Room 123, Brooklyn, NY 11201.
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The Help Center's listed email address is 360ASupremeCivilSelfHelp@nycourts.gov.
Email: 360ASupremeCivilSelfHelp@nycourts.gov
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