Judge Carolyn M. Genovesi
Individual Rules, Standing Orders & Policies
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Limits & Logistics
Courtesy Copies
Notice of Motion Withdrawal
Stipulation of Settlement or Discontinuance
Communication
Document Filing Requirements8 rules
Foreclosure motions must include a copy of a proposed order resembling the sample orders found at https://www.nycourts.gov/forms?content_field_case_type=5336&field_case_type%5B5336%5D=5336.
- Document
- Foreclosure motion
Must include
- •Proposed order
Counsel must provide binders containing copies of the EBTs, interrogatories, and bills of particulars to be used at trial.
Court's wording
At dates determined at the pre-trial conference, Counsel shall provide the Court with: o Copies of EBTs, Interrogatories, and Bills of Particulars to be used at trial in binders;
o A list of all exhibits pre-marked in the order in which they shall be introduced at trial;
o Proposed jury charges and proposed verdict sheets.
5) Orders to Show Cause • All orders to show cause and notices of motion shall include the email addresses of all counsel and/or parties.
o A list of potential witnesses they intend to call at trial, including expert witnesses, the date they intend to call each witness, and the estimated length of their testimony; and
Any potential evidentiary questions, procedural or substantive law matter not previously adjudicated shall be brought to the Court’s attention by motion in limine.
Filing & Service rules
Electronic Filing Rules
A resolved motion or settled case requires filing a fully executed stipulation of settlement or discontinuance in NYSCEF and emailing a copy to the Part email.
If the parties have resolved a motion or a case has been settled, the parties must file a fully executed stipulation of settlement or a stipulation of discontinuance in the NYSCEF system and email a copy to the Part email.
Civil cases
Page 2 | Motions
A motion withdrawal requires filing a notice of withdrawal in NYSCEF and emailing a courtesy copy to the Part email.
If a party wishes to withdraw a motion, the party must file a notice of withdrawal in the NYSCEF system and email a courtesy copy to the Part email.
Civil cases
Page 2 | Motions
Courtesy Copy Requirements
A courtesy copy of the filed notice of motion withdrawal must be emailed to the Part email.
If a party wishes to withdraw a motion, the party must file a notice of withdrawal in the NYSCEF system and email a courtesy copy to the Part email.
Civil cases
Page 2 | Motions
A copy of the fully executed settlement or discontinuance stipulation must be emailed to the Part email.
If the parties have resolved a motion or a case has been settled, the parties must file a fully executed stipulation of settlement or a stipulation of discontinuance in the NYSCEF system and email a copy to the Part email.
Civil cases
Page 2 | Motions
Pre-Motion Conference Requirements
After an unsuccessful good-faith effort to resolve discovery issues, the moving party's counsel must arrange a conference among all counsel and the court, with the request sent to chambers by email.
If a true good faith effort has been made without success, counsel for the moving party must arrange for a conference to be held among counsel for all parties and the Court to discuss the issues involved and the possible resolution. Requests for discovery-related conferences must be sent to chambers by email.
Civil cases
Page 2 | Motions
Adjournment & Extension Requirements
An adjournment of a deposition or compliance conference requires court permission, an executed stipulation filed on NYSCEF, and an emailed courtesy copy to the Part email.
Adjournment of depositions or compliance conferences requires court permission. File an executed stipulation to adjourn on NYSCEF and email a courtesy copy to the Part email.
Civil cases
Page 1 | Appearances and Adjournments
Court permission is required to adjourn a deposition or compliance conference.
Adjournment of depositions or compliance conferences requires court permission.
Civil cases
Page 1 | Appearances and Adjournments
Adjournments are considered only when supported by a stipulation signed by all parties, and a copy of the stipulation must be emailed to the Part email.
Adjournments will only be considered upon a stipulation signed by all parties. A copy of the stipulation to adjourn must be emailed to the Part email.
Civil cases
Page 1 | Appearances and Adjournments
Parties may receive two consent-based adjournments, after which the court will grant an adjournment only for cause.
Parties are permitted to adjourn twice on consent. After the second adjournment, the Court will only adjourn for cause.
Civil cases
Page 1 | Appearances and Adjournments
Chambers Communication Rules
Chambers must be advised at least one week in advance when an interpreter is required for a conference, motion, trial, or other appearance.
If an interpreter is required for a conference, motion, trial, or other appearance, please advise chambers at least one week in advance.
Civil cases
Page 1 | Appearances and Adjournments
The court prefers email communication to JudgeGenovesiRemote@nycourts.gov.
The court prefers communication via email to JudgeGenovesiRemote@nycourts.gov.
Civil cases
Page 1 | Correspondence