Judge J. Machelle Sweeting

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These 265 rules apply across New York Supreme Court, New York County. Where this judge's own standing orders above address the same topic, the judge's requirement controls.

Filing Requirements

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Filing agent authorization
A filing agent must submit an authorization form before or with the attorney’s first NYSCEF filing in the action.
Applies to
Attorney filing account
Must include
notice of electronic filing
An attorney using a filing agent must have a User ID and password so the agent’s filings are associated with the attorney of record.
Applies to
Hard copy submission
An attorney or participating unrepresented litigant submitting a hard-copy document in an e-filed case must place a Notice of Hard-Copy Submission on the back page facing out.

E-Filing

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Proposed judgment
The filer should file to the case in question (select “File to Existing Case”) and a screen will appear that presents options for the filing of (i) motion documents or (ii) non-motion documents. Although a motion may have elicited the court’s directive, the motion itself has been concluded and so the filer should choose the selection under “Non-Motion Documents” labeled “Proposed Judgment to Clerk or Court.”
For cases commenced on or after February 19, 2013, e-filing through NYSCEF is mandatory except for the listed case types, and all subsequent documents must be e-filed.
Unrepresented litigants are automatically exempt from mandatory e-filing but may voluntarily participate.

Filing Timing

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Deadline
3 business days
Failure to electronically refile hard-copy documents within three business days will cause the originals to be discarded and may result in an incomplete court record.
A motion on notice or notice of petition must be e-filed no later than eight days before the return date.
Deadline
24 hours
The Clerk normally takes 24 hours to review and process a proposed order to show cause.

Sealing

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An order granting relief to correct a filing must be submitted to the County Clerk using the applicable notice form, with the sealing-order procedure using the NYSCEF sealing notification and a copy of the order.
An infant's compromise order containing confidential personal information must be uploaded under seal.
Counsel and parties must comply with rules restricting disclosure of confidential personal information.

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About Judge J. Machelle Sweeting

Address: 80 Centre Street, New York, NY 10013
Part: Part 50 Guardianship Part
Chambers: Room 279
Chambers Phone: (646) 386-3245
Courtroom: Room 279
Courtroom Phone: (646) 386-5639
Principal Law Clerk: Erik A. Schlein, Esq.

Common questions about Judge J. Machelle Sweeting's rules

What must be included with document filed with court filings before Judge J. Machelle Sweeting?

Every document filed with the Court must include the index number and the name of the alleged or incapacitated person.

View ruleSource: page 2, section Communications with the Court

How may parties contact Judge J. Machelle Sweeting's chambers?

Ex parte communications of any kind, including voice messages, are strictly prohibited and will be disregarded.

View ruleSource: page 3, section Communications with the Court

How does Judge J. Machelle Sweeting handle sealed or redacted filings?

Any request to seal records must be made specifically and on a showing of good cause.

View ruleSource: page 3, section SEALING

How do I request an adjournment or extension before Judge J. Machelle Sweeting?

The request must include proposed new dates. Adjournment requests must state the duration sought and include at least three proposed dates and times acceptable to all parties and counsel; requests beyond 28 days also require unanimous consent and a good-cause explanation.

View ruleSource: page 2, section Communications with the Court

Complete rules summary for Judge J. Machelle Sweeting

Adjournment requests must state the duration sought and include at least three proposed dates and times acceptable to all parties and counsel; requests beyond 28 days also require unanimous consent and a good-cause explanation.

Every document filed with the Court must include the index number and the name of the alleged or incapacitated person.

For matters pending longer than one year, email the Court clerk with the alleged or incapacitated person’s name and index number in the subject line and a brief description of outstanding work.

Do not copy the court on letters or emails exchanged between counsel or the parties unless the Court expressly directs it.

Ex parte communications of any kind, including voice messages, are strictly prohibited and will be disregarded.

Applications for relief must be submitted in writing with notice to all parties and counsel and a courtesy copy to the Court clerk; do not email the judge directly.

Scheduling inquiries must be directed to the PART Clerk at 646-386-5639 between 9 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., excluding the 1 p.m. to 2:15 p.m. lunch recess.

Any request to seal records must be made specifically and on a showing of good cause.

Filing correspondence on NYSCEF does not notify Chambers; urgent matters requiring the Court’s attention must include a courtesy copy to the Court.