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Judge Steven Z. Mostofsky

Individual Rules, Standing Orders & Policies

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New York Supreme Court, Kings County

Limits & Logistics

Document Limits

Pre Mediation MemorandumCourt-wide
3 pgs
Disclosure Dispute Response LetterCourt-wide
2 pgs
BriefCourt-wide
25 pgs
Disclosure Dispute LetterCourt-wide
2 pgs

Courtesy Copies

Terms of Sale

Court-wide
  • Upon request
Filters:

Document Format Requirements1 rule

FormattingCivil cases

All submissions must be separated by exhibit tabs.

Kings Ny:c4995c0ad3122aebe0825bcb · Feb 2025
|SectionINFANT COMPROMISE ORDERS

Filing & Service rules

Electronic Filing Rules

Supplemental submissions in infant compromise matters must be uploaded through NYSCEF.

Any supplemental submissions must be uploaded through NYSCEF as well.

Civil cases

Page 1 | INFANT COMPROMISE ORDERS

Infant compromise order petitions must be filed through NYSCEF with a stipulation of discontinuance.

Petitions for infant compromise orders must be filed through NYSCEF, together with a Stipulation of Discontinuance.

Civil cases

Page 1 | INFANT COMPROMISE ORDERS

Subpoenas cannot be filed or accepted electronically.

Subpoenas will not be accepted electronically.

Civil cases

Page 1 | SUBPOENAS

Motion papers must be filed electronically through NYSCEF, or in person with the Motion Support Office when the action does not participate in NYSCEF.

All motion papers must be filed electronically through NYSCEF, or where the action does not participate in NYSCEF all motion papers are to be filed with the Motion Support Office at 360 Adams Street. Room 227.

Civil cases

Page 1 | MOTIONS

Filing Timing and Cure Windows

Reply papers, if any, are due at least one week before the court-set return date.

Reply papers (if any) are due at least one week before the return date set by the Court.

Civil cases

Page 1 | MOTIONS

Opposition papers are due two weeks before the court-set return date.

Opposition papers are due 2 weeks prior to the return date set by the Court

Civil cases

Page 1 | MOTIONS

Adjournment & Extension Requirements

Adjournment requests are granted only when all parties consent and file a stipulation through NYSCEF before the return date.

ADJOURNMENT REQUESTS ARE ONLY GRANTED: ON CONSENT OF ALL PARTIES BY NYSCEF FILING OF A STIPULATION PRIOR TO THE RETURN DATE.

Civil cases

Page 1 | Part Reminders

Parties may not stipulate to filing answering papers fewer than two weeks before the return date.

PARTIES CANNOT STIPULATE TO FILING ANSWERING PAPERS LESS THAN 2 WEEKS PRIOR TO THE RETURN DATE.

Civil cases

Page 1 | Part Reminders

Chambers Communication Rules

Do not telephone the court to ask whether an appearance is required.

DO NOT CALL THE COURT TO INQUIRE WHETHER AN APPEARANCE IS REQUIRED!

Civil cases

Page 1 | Part Reminders

Ex parte communications with the court are prohibited.

NO EX-PARTE COMMUNICATIONS WITH THE COURT

Civil cases

Page 1 | Part Reminders

The court will not engage in ex parte communication, and all communications to the court must be on notice to the opposing party.

This Court will not engage in ex-parte communication. All communication to the Court must be on notice to your adversary.

Civil cases

Page 1 | MOTIONS

The court does not grant adjournment requests submitted by email or telephone.

Adjournment requests are not granted by email or telephone.

Civil cases

Page 1 | MOTIONS

The court will not engage in ex parte communications or entertain discovery issues; judicial intervention requires a formal application, except as otherwise indicated.

This Court will not engage in ex parte communications and will not entertain discovery issues. Formal application (OSC/motion) is required for judicial intervention, except as indicated above.

Civil cases

Page 1 | Part Reminders

Do not request an adjournment by telephone or email.

DO NOT CALL OR EMAIL THE COURT FOR AN ADJOURNMENT.

Civil cases

Page 1 | Part Reminders

Court-wide rules

Applies court-wide

These 237 rules apply across New York Supreme Court, Kings County. Where this judge's own standing orders above address the same topic, the judge's requirement controls.

Filing Requirements

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  • Applies to
    Request for judicial intervention

    Papers for each fee claim must be separately prepared and filed under its assigned index number, and a Request for Judicial Intervention is required to initiate court proceedings on that claim.

  • Applies to
    Agreement to mediate

    Request that all parties and attorneys sign the Agreement to Mediate form which will be returned to the Court.

  • Applies to
    Pre mediation memorandum

    Counsel must provide the mediator at least ten calendar days before the initial session with a confidential, three-page memorandum containing specified settlement-related information.

Communication

All 45
  • Contact
    Email

    Auction dates must be scheduled by contacting the Foreclosure Department at the listed email address; requests by letter or telephone are not accepted.

  • Contact
    Email to clerk

    Auction-scheduling email inquiries must include the index number, caption, referee’s name, requested date, and at least one alternative date; only one request per email is allowed.

  • Chambers fax communications are generally prohibited except for specified stipulations, Rule 7 PC Orders, and Rule 18 disclosure-related communications.

Filing Timing

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  • A proposed order omitted from a motion must be submitted to the IAS Judge within 60 days, or the motion may be deemed abandoned.

  • An application for a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale must be made within one year after entry of the Order of Reference; filing a Forbearance or Settlement Agreement suspends that period, and noncompliance results in automatic dismissal.

  • All Forbearance Agreements must be filed with the Foreclosure Clerk within 20 days after execution.

E-Filing

All 30
  • Applies to
    Application to convert pending action to electronic filing

    EDDS may not be used in matrimonial proceedings except to upload an application converting a pending action to electronic filing.

  • Applies to
    Ex parte order of protection

    When electronically filing an ex parte order of protection, use the designated NYSCEF filing option; a concerned applicant may apply in person with a paper copy even in an e-filed case.

  • E-filing is encouraged whenever possible to avoid unnecessary courthouse trips.

About Judge Steven Z. Mostofsky

Holds Part 9 in the Kings County Supreme Court, Civil Term.

Court staff: Principal Law Clerk: Charles Siegel, Esq.; Assistant Law Clerk: Affan Nagi, Esq.; Part Clerk: Lavern Swaby

The part rules page states: Updated: February 3, 2025.

360 Adams Street, Courtroom 724

Brooklyn, New York 11201

Courtroom/Part Clerk Telephone No: 347-296-1102

Part 9 Email: KSCCVPart9@nycourts.gov

Updated: February 3, 2025

Common questions about Judge Steven Z. Mostofsky's rules

How may parties contact Judge Steven Z. Mostofsky's chambers?

Do not request an adjournment by telephone or email.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Part Reminders

How do I request an adjournment or extension before Judge Steven Z. Mostofsky?

Adjournment requests are granted only when all parties consent and file a stipulation through NYSCEF before the return date.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Part Reminders

Is electronic filing required before Judge Steven Z. Mostofsky?

Yes. Electronic filing is required for the covered filings. Motion papers must be filed electronically through NYSCEF, or in person with the Motion Support Office when the action does not participate in NYSCEF.

View ruleSource: page 1, section MOTIONS

What filing deadlines does Judge Steven Z. Mostofsky set?

Opposition papers are due two weeks before the court-set return date.

View ruleSource: page 1, section MOTIONS
Complete rules summary for Judge Steven Z. Mostofsky

Do not request an adjournment by telephone or email.

Adjournment requests are granted only when all parties consent and file a stipulation through NYSCEF before the return date.

Motion papers must be filed electronically through NYSCEF, or in person with the Motion Support Office when the action does not participate in NYSCEF.

Opposition papers are due two weeks before the court-set return date.

Reply papers, if any, are due at least one week before the court-set return date.

The court will not engage in ex parte communication, and all communications to the court must be on notice to the opposing party.

The court does not grant adjournment requests submitted by email or telephone.

Submissions in infant compromise matters must be separated by exhibit tabs.

Infant compromise order petitions must be filed through NYSCEF with a stipulation of discontinuance.

Subpoenas cannot be filed or accepted electronically.

The court will not engage in ex parte communications or entertain discovery issues; judicial intervention requires a formal application, except as otherwise indicated.

Do not telephone the court to ask whether an appearance is required.

Parties may not stipulate to filing answering papers fewer than two weeks before the return date.

Supplemental submissions in infant compromise matters must be uploaded through NYSCEF.

Ex parte communications with the court are prohibited.

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