New York Supreme Court, Queens County
Court-Level Rules, Filing Procedures & Policies
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All counsel and parties appearing pro se shall provide to the court, with their proposed Orders and papers, full contact information including email addresses and telephone numbers.
Document Filing Requirements18 rules
In a fraud proceeding, the written offer of proof must identify the expected witnesses and their details, be served on all opposing parties, and be uploaded to NYSCEF by 9:30 a.m. on the initial return date; failure constitutes waiver and precludes further proof.
Court's wording
A complete written offer of proof, in all matters alleging a question of fraud, including a statement as to the number of witnesses expected to be called, the identification of each such witness (by name, address, volume, page and line) and the status of each such witness (i.e., candidate, signatory, subscribing witness, notary public, etc.) shall be served upon all opposing parties and uploaded to NYSCEF no later than 9:30 a.m., on the initial return date of the proceeding. Failure to serve and file same shall be deemed a waiver and further proof shall be precluded.
Proof of service and any answer, including proposed counterclaims, must be uploaded to NYSCEF by 9:30 a.m. on the initial return date; failure constitutes waiver and precludes further proof.
- Document
- Proceeding submission
Must include
- •Certificate of service
Court's wording
The calendar must be answered by counsel or the self-represented litigant, who must be ready for trial on the return date. Proof of service of the Order to Show Cause or Notice of Petition, as well as any Answers including proposed Counterclaims, shall be uploaded to NYSCEF (with confirmation of e-filing), no later than 9:30 a.m. on the initial return date of the proceeding. Failure to serve and file same shall be deemed a waiver and further proof shall be precluded.
A summary of these special policies and procedures shall be included in the public notices published and posted pursuant to RPAPL §231.
Every foreclosure judgment must direct the relevant referee or petitioner to comply with the Eleventh Judicial District’s public-auction policies.
Court's wording
Until further notice, every Judgment of Foreclosure of Sale and In Rem Judgment shall contain a decretal paragraph directing the Referee in a mortgage foreclosure action or the Petitioner in an In Rem tax foreclosure proceeding to comply with the Eleventh Judicial District’s Policies concerning Public Auctions of foreclosed properties.
Every Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale must include the quoted order concerning compliance with auction policies, remote bidding, wire transfers, and notice to the court.
Court's wording
Every Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale shall include the following language: “ORDERED, that the Referee shall comply with the Eleventh Judicial District’s Policies concerning Public Auctions of foreclosed properties, including the new policy authorizing remote bidding. If the Referee is unwilling or unable to comply with such provisions, including but not limited to the ability to accept wire transfers, the Referee shall notify the court immediately. These policies, along with the Queens County Foreclosure Auction Rules, can be found on the Queens Supreme Court - Civil Term website.”
The Referee must submit a completed affidavit immediately following the auction (see Referee Affirmation under “Forms” at Home page on the court’s website).
Within thirty days (30) after completing the sale and executing the proper conveyance to the purchaser, the Referee conducting the sale must file with the clerk his/her report under oath of the disposition of the proceeds of the sale, accompanied by the vouchers of the persons to whom payments were made (RPAPL §1355).
A Foreclosure Action Surplus Monies Form (see Surplus Monies Form under “Forms” at Home page on the court’s website) must be completed for ALL Foreclosure Auctions (regardless of the surplus status) by the Referee conducting the sale, plaintiff’s representative and the purchaser for all auctions resulting in a potential surplus at the auction and submitted immediately following the auction. Failure to do so may result in the preclusion of scheduling future auctions.
The required 90-day explanatory email must include the caption, index number, auction date, and a detailed reason that the Report of Sale and any surplus monies were not deposited with the County Clerk's Office.
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- Report of sale delay explanation email
Must include
- •Caption
Court's wording
If the Report of Sale is not filed with the County Clerk’s Office within ninety (90) days of sale, the Referee must submit via email to qscforeclosureauctions@nycourts.gov : the caption, index number, date the auction was held, and a detailed reason why the Report of Sale and surplus monies, if any, have not been deposited with the County Clerk’s Office.
To seek mediation for a matter pending in Queens Supreme Court, Civil Term, parties must complete BOTH the Stipulation to Mediate and the Addendum.
Every Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale shall include the following language:
The required Foreclosure Action Surplus Monies Form must be completed and submitted immediately after the specified foreclosure auctions.
Court's wording
A Foreclosure Action Surplus Monies Form (see Surplus Monies Form under “Forms” at Home page on the court’s website) must be completed for ALL Foreclosure Auctions (regardless of the surplus status) by the Referee conducting the sale, plaintiff’s representative and the purchaser for all auctions resulting in a potential surplus at the auction and submitted immediately following the auction.
Proposed orders must direct the Board of Elections to produce the specified documentation at the trial judge's direction rather than require production in court on the return date.
Court's wording
In preparing their proposed Orders to Show Cause, petitioners are directed to REFRAIN from using any proposed language directing the Board of Elections to produce, in court, all of the petition volumes, specifications of Objections, and prima facie findings on the return date. Rather, petitioners are directed to draft proposed language that the Board of Elections shall produce (such documentation) at the direction of the Trial Judge.
whether plaintiff has served the homeowner with a ninety (90) day notice pursuant to the current legislation in effect;
Additionally, any application submitted to the Court involving a foreclosure action, where a mandatory settlement conference was held pursuant to §CPLR 3408 should contain a copy of the Residential Foreclosure Conference Order as an exhibit.
and that plaintiff is the holder of the Note and Mortgage, or that it has a current, valid assignment of the Note and Mortgage.
All residential foreclosure actions that are filed should include the following language in the Complaint: whether this action involves a residential, one-to- four family, owner-occupied property upon which the mortgage is considered sub-prime, high-cost or nontraditional;
A separate statement addressing the action's eligibility for the Residential Foreclosure Program must accompany a subsequent motion or application as an exhibit.
Court's wording
Any subsequent motions or applications will then be made to the assigned IAS Judge and should contain as exhibits a separate statement from the moving party, detailing whether the action does or does not fit the criteria for inclusion in the Residential Foreclosure Program as well as a copy of the Attorney Affirmation pursuant to Administrative Order 431/11 or Certificate of Merit pursuant to Administrative Order 208/13.
Filing & Service rules
Electronic Filing Rules
A bill of particulars addressing specifications of objections must be uploaded to NYSCEF by 9:30 a.m. on the initial return date; failure constitutes waiver and precludes further proof.
In any proceeding by an aggrieved candidate to invalidate a designating or nominating petition, a bill of particulars as to specifications of objections shall be uploaded to NYSCEF no later than 9:30 a.m., on the initial return date of the proceeding. Failure to serve and file same shall be deemed a waiver and further proof shall be precluded.
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In a fraud proceeding, the complete written offer of proof must be uploaded electronically to NYSCEF.
A complete written offer of proof, in all matters alleging a question of fraud, including a statement as to the number of witnesses expected to be called, the identification of each such witness (by name, address, volume, page and line) and the status of each such witness (i.e., candidate, signatory, subscribing witness, notary public, etc.) shall be served upon all opposing parties and uploaded to NYSCEF no later than 9:30 a.m., on the initial return date of the proceeding. Failure to serve and file same shall be deemed a waiver and further proof shall be precluded.
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Proof of service must be uploaded electronically to NYSCEF by 9:30 a.m. on the initial return date.
The calendar must be answered by counsel or the self-represented litigant, who must be ready for trial on the return date. Proof of service of the Order to Show Cause or Notice of Petition, as well as any Answers including proposed Counterclaims, shall be uploaded to NYSCEF (with confirmation of e-filing), no later than 9:30 a.m. on the initial return date of the proceeding. Failure to serve and file same shall be deemed a waiver and further proof shall be precluded.
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In a candidate-residency proceeding, the complete written offer of proof must be uploaded electronically to NYSCEF.
In any proceeding alleging a question of residency of a candidate, a complete written offer of proof shall be served upon all opposing parties and uploaded to NYSCEF no later than 9:30 a.m., on the initial return date of the proceeding. Failure to serve and file same shall be deemed a waiver and further proof shall be precluded.
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Newly served specifications of objections must be uploaded electronically to NYSCEF.
Specifications of objections, not previously filed and served with the Board of Elections shall be served upon all opposing parties and uploaded to NYSCEF no later than 9:30 a.m., on the initial return date of the proceeding. Failure to serve and file same shall be deemed a waiver and further proof shall be precluded.
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All motion papers must be filed through NYSCEF; working papers are not required or expected.
All motion papers must be submitted through NYSCEF, and no working papers are required or expected.
Civil cases
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All Commercial Division matters are eligible for electronic filing.
The Commercial Division is at the forefront of the Unified Court System’s Electronic Filing program - all Commercial Division matters are eligible for such filing by electronic means.
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Filing Timing and Cure Windows
Newly served specifications of objections must be served and filed by 9:30 a.m. on the initial return date; failure constitutes waiver and precludes further proof.
Specifications of objections, not previously filed and served with the Board of Elections shall be served upon all opposing parties and uploaded to NYSCEF no later than 9:30 a.m., on the initial return date of the proceeding. Failure to serve and file same shall be deemed a waiver and further proof shall be precluded.
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The bill of particulars must be filed by 9:30 a.m. on the initial return date; failure constitutes waiver and precludes further proof.
In any proceeding by an aggrieved candidate to invalidate a designating or nominating petition, a bill of particulars as to specifications of objections shall be uploaded to NYSCEF no later than 9:30 a.m., on the initial return date of the proceeding. Failure to serve and file same shall be deemed a waiver and further proof shall be precluded.
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The fraud offer of proof must be served and filed by 9:30 a.m. on the initial return date; failure constitutes waiver and precludes further proof.
A complete written offer of proof, in all matters alleging a question of fraud, including a statement as to the number of witnesses expected to be called, the identification of each such witness (by name, address, volume, page and line) and the status of each such witness (i.e., candidate, signatory, subscribing witness, notary public, etc.) shall be served upon all opposing parties and uploaded to NYSCEF no later than 9:30 a.m., on the initial return date of the proceeding. Failure to serve and file same shall be deemed a waiver and further proof shall be precluded.
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Election-law appeals concerning the June 23, 2026 primary election must be perfected by May 4, 2026, and responding briefs must be served and filed by May 8, 2026.
Pursuant to the Administrative Order of the Honorable Hector D. LaSalle, Presiding Justice of the Appellate Division, Second Department, dated March 17, 2026 (ADM 2026-03317.2), all Election law appeals pertaining the Primary Election to be held on June 23, 2026, shall be perfected on or before May 4, 2026, and responding briefs must be served and filed on or before May 8, 2026.
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The required proof of service and any answer with proposed counterclaims must be filed by 9:30 a.m. on the initial return date.
The calendar must be answered by counsel or the self-represented litigant, who must be ready for trial on the return date. Proof of service of the Order to Show Cause or Notice of Petition, as well as any Answers including proposed Counterclaims, shall be uploaded to NYSCEF (with confirmation of e-filing), no later than 9:30 a.m. on the initial return date of the proceeding. Failure to serve and file same shall be deemed a waiver and further proof shall be precluded.
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The residency offer of proof must be served and filed by 9:30 a.m. on the initial return date; failure constitutes waiver and precludes further proof.
In any proceeding alleging a question of residency of a candidate, a complete written offer of proof shall be served upon all opposing parties and uploaded to NYSCEF no later than 9:30 a.m., on the initial return date of the proceeding. Failure to serve and file same shall be deemed a waiver and further proof shall be precluded.
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Election designation proceedings must be commenced by April 20, 2026, or within three business days after the petition is invalidated.
All proceedings brought by Order to Show Cause to validate/invalidate designating petitions for the Primary Election to be held June 23, 2026, are required to be commenced on or before Monday, April 20, 2026, or within three (3) business days after a petition is invalidated by the Board of Elections in the City of New York.
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A notice of cancellation for any reason must be filed with the County Clerk’s Office by the day of the scheduled foreclosure auction.
Notice of cancellation for any reason must be filed with the County Clerk’s Office no later than the day of the scheduled auction.
Civil cases
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The Terms of Sale, including all known encumbrances, must be posted no later than 45 minutes before the foreclosure auction begins.
The Terms of Sale, including any known encumbrances, must be posted outside forty-five (45) minutes prior to the commencement of the Foreclosure Auction.
Civil cases
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The required Foreclosure Action Surplus Monies Form must be submitted immediately following the foreclosure auction.
A Foreclosure Action Surplus Monies Form (see Surplus Monies Form under “Forms” at Home page on the court’s website) must be completed for ALL Foreclosure Auctions (regardless of the surplus status) by the Referee conducting the sale, plaintiff’s representative and the purchaser for all auctions resulting in a potential surplus at the auction and submitted immediately following the auction. Failure to do so may result in the preclusion of scheduling future auctions.
Civil cases
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If the Report of Sale is not filed within 90 days of sale, the Referee must email specified case and auction information and a detailed explanation to the foreclosure auctions address.
If the Report of Sale is not filed with the County Clerk’s Office within ninety (90) days of sale, the Referee must submit via email to qscforeclosureauctions@nycourts.gov : the caption, index number, date the auction was held, and a detailed reason why the Report of Sale and surplus monies, if any, have not been deposited with the County Clerk’s Office.
Civil cases
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The Referee must file the sworn Report of Sale with the clerk within 30 days after completing the sale and executing the proper conveyance.
Within thirty days (30) after completing the sale and executing the proper conveyance to the purchaser, the Referee conducting the sale must file with the clerk his/her report under oath of the disposition of the proceeds of the sale, accompanied by the vouchers of the persons to whom payments were made (RPAPL §1355).
Civil cases
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Summary judgment motions must be made no later than 120 days after the Note of Issue is filed.
Summary judgment motions pursuant to CPLR §3212 shall be made no later than one hundred twenty (120) days from the filing of the Note of Issue.
Civil cases
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The deposition transcript must be delivered to the deposed party within 30 days after the deposition and executed and returned under CPLR §3116.
The deposition transcript shall be delivered to the deposed party within thirty (30) days of the deposition and shall be duly executed and returned in accordance with CPLR §3116.
Civil cases
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Motions in limine must be submitted one week before jury selection, uploaded to NYSCEF, and emailed to Chambers.
All parties must submit any motions in limine to the Court one (1) week prior to jury selection, and said motions shall be uploaded into NYSCEF and emailed to Chambers at QSCMDP@nycourts.gov.
Civil cases
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All defendants must file their CPLR §3101(d) expert witness disclosure in NYSCEF within four weeks after plaintiff’s disclosure is filed.
All defendants shall file in NYSCEF an expert witness disclosure pursuant to CPLR §3101(d) within four (4) weeks of the filing of plaintiff’s CPLR §3101(d) disclosure.
Civil cases
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Plaintiff’s counsel must file the CPLR §3101(d) expert witness disclosure in NYSCEF within four weeks after the Note of Issue is filed and communicate a settlement demand to defendants.
Within four (4) weeks of the filing of the Note of Issue, plaintiff’s counsel shall file in NYSCEF an expert witness disclosure pursuant to CPLR §3101(d), and shall communicate a settlement demand to defendants.
Civil cases
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When applicable, the plaintiff must submit a Request for Judicial Intervention for a residential foreclosure settlement conference when filing the affidavit of service.
When applicable, upon filing the affidavit of service of the Summons and Complaint with the Queens County Clerk, plaintiff must submit a Request for Judicial Intervention for a Settlement Conference in Residential Foreclosure Actions.
Page 1 | Residential Foreclosure Part Rules
The Foreclosure Action Surplus Monies Form must be submitted immediately following the auction.
A Foreclosure Action Surplus Monies Form (see Surplus Monies Form under “Forms” at Home page on the court’s website) must be completed for ALL Foreclosure Auctions (regardless of the surplus status) by the Referee conducting the sale, plaintiff’s representative and the purchaser for all auctions resulting in a potential surplus at the auction and submitted immediately following the auction.
Page 1 | Foreclosure Auction/Partition Sale Rules
A notice canceling a foreclosure auction or partition sale must be filed with the County Clerk no later than the scheduled auction date.
Notice of cancellation for any reason must be filed with the County Clerk’s Office no later than the day of the scheduled auction.
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The Terms of Sale and known encumbrances must be posted outside the courthouse forty-five minutes before the foreclosure auction or partition sale begins.
The Terms of Sale, including any known encumbrances, must be posted outside forty-five(45) minutes prior to the commencement of the Foreclosure Auction/Partition Sale.
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Parties must file a Stipulation of Discontinuance with the Queens County Clerk within ninety days after the conference order in cases settled through the Foreclosure Settlement Conference Part.
For all cases that are settled in the Foreclosure Settlement Conference Part, the Referee will issue an Order stating the matter is settled and directing the parties to file a Stipulation of Discontinuance with the Queens County Clerk within ninety (90) days of the conference Order.
Page 1 | Residential Foreclosure Part Rules
Within thirty days after completing the sale and proper conveyance, the Referee must file the report under oath of the disposition of sale proceeds with the clerk, accompanied by payment vouchers.
Within thirty days (30) after completing the sale and executing the proper conveyance to the purchaser, the Referee conducting the sale must file with the clerk his/her report under oath of the disposition of the proceeds of the sale, accompanied by the vouchers of the persons to whom payments were made (RPAPL §1355).
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If the Report of Sale is not filed within ninety days after the sale, the Referee must email the Foreclosure Department the caption, index number, auction date, and a detailed reason for the delay.
If the Report of Sale is not filed with the County Clerk’s Office within ninety (90) days of sale, the Referee must submit via email to qscforeclosureauctions@nycourts.gov: the caption, index number, date the auction was held, and a detailed reason why the Report of Sale and surplus monies, if any, have not been deposited with the County Clerk’s Office.
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The Court-Appointed Referee must submit the completed affidavit immediately after the foreclosure auction or partition sale.
The Referee must submit a completed affidavit immediately following the auction (see Referee Affirmation under “Forms” at Home page on the court’s website)
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Failure to complete and submit the surplus monies form may preclude scheduling future auctions.
Failure to do so may result in the preclusion of scheduling future auctions.
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If the appointed Referee cannot act or is unavailable, a petition for a substitute Referee must promptly be submitted to the appointing court.
If a Court-Appointed Referee is unable to act pursuant to Part 36 or is otherwise unavailable, the Appointing Court must promptly be petitioned for the appointment of a substitute Referee.
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Failure to file the required stipulation of discontinuance may result in additional conferences.
Failure to file the stipulation may result in further conferences.
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A party may supplement its CPLR §3101(d) disclosure until 30 days from the trial date.
If necessary, any party may supplement the CPLR §3101(d) disclosure up to thirty (30) days from the date of trial.
Civil cases
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Service and Proof of Service Rules
In a candidate-residency proceeding, a complete written offer of proof must be served on all opposing parties and uploaded to NYSCEF by 9:30 a.m. on the initial return date; failure constitutes waiver and precludes further proof.
In any proceeding alleging a question of residency of a candidate, a complete written offer of proof shall be served upon all opposing parties and uploaded to NYSCEF no later than 9:30 a.m., on the initial return date of the proceeding. Failure to serve and file same shall be deemed a waiver and further proof shall be precluded.
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Newly served specifications of objections must be served on all opposing parties and uploaded to NYSCEF by 9:30 a.m. on the initial return date; failure constitutes waiver and precludes further proof.
Specifications of objections, not previously filed and served with the Board of Elections shall be served upon all opposing parties and uploaded to NYSCEF no later than 9:30 a.m., on the initial return date of the proceeding. Failure to serve and file same shall be deemed a waiver and further proof shall be precluded.
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In a fraud proceeding, the complete written offer of proof must be served upon all opposing parties.
A complete written offer of proof, in all matters alleging a question of fraud, including a statement as to the number of witnesses expected to be called, the identification of each such witness (by name, address, volume, page and line) and the status of each such witness (i.e., candidate, signatory, subscribing witness, notary public, etc.) shall be served upon all opposing parties and uploaded to NYSCEF no later than 9:30 a.m., on the initial return date of the proceeding. Failure to serve and file same shall be deemed a waiver and further proof shall be precluded.
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Subpoenas for non-party witness depositions must be served no later than 45 days after completion of all party depositions or identification of the witness.
Subpoenas for depositions of non-party witnesses shall be served no later than forty-five (45) days after the completion of all party depositions or forty-five (45) days after identification of said witness.
Civil cases
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Filing Fees and Waivers
A pro se defendant is deemed to move to proceed as a poor person at the initial conference, and the court must determine whether permission will be granted.
Fee Waiver Applications: At the initial conference, any defendant appearing pro se shall be deemed to have made a motion to proceed as a poor person, and the court shall determine whether such permission shall be granted.
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Courtesy Copy Requirements
When redacted expert affirmations or affidavits are submitted with motion papers, an unredacted copy must be provided to Chambers before filing.
If a redacted expert affirmation or affidavit is submitted with motion papers, an unredacted copy MUST be submitted to Chambers prior to submission of the motion.
Civil cases
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Pre-Motion Conference Requirements
A request for oral argument requires notice to opposing parties at least three business days before the motion return date, and all parties must appear in person.
If the parties/attorneys are requesting oral argument, they must notify the opposing parties at least three (3) business days prior to the return date of the motion, and all parties must appear in person for the oral argument.
Civil cases
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Before requesting a preliminary conference, proper service must have been made on the defendant, the defendant must have appeared, and proof that issue has been joined must accompany the request; submissions must not be sent by email or otherwise to the matrimonial preliminary conference part.
Prior to requesting a Preliminary Conference, proper service shall have been made on defendant, with defendant having appeared in the action. Proof that issue has been joined must accompany the request for a preliminary conference. No such submissions should be submitted, via e-mail or otherwise, to the matrimonial preliminary conference part.
Page 1 | Preliminary Conferences
Parties must fully complete and sign the appropriate Preliminary Conference form and email it to the assigned judge’s part on the scheduled preliminary conference date.
Please note that the parties must fully complete, sign and email the appropriate Preliminary Conference form to the assigned Commercial Division/Medical Malpractice Judge’s Part for the Judge’s review and signature on the scheduled preliminary conference calendar date.
Civil cases
Page 1 | Preliminary Conference Orders for Commercial Division and Medical Malpractice Actions
The Preliminary Conference Order cannot be adjourned while motion practice is pending.
The Preliminary Conference Order will not be adjourned pending motion practice.
Civil cases
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The Compliance Conference Order cannot be adjourned while motion practice is pending.
The Compliance Conference Order will not be adjourned pending motion practice.
Civil cases
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Only counsel who is fully familiar with the case and authorized to stipulate may appear at the preliminary conference.
Only counsel fully familiar with the case and with full authority to Stipulate shall appear for the Preliminary Conference.
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Filing a Request for Judicial Intervention and a Request for a Preliminary Conference automatically generates the order, requires no party action, and assigns a virtual Compliance Conference date.
Preliminary Conference Orders issued by Judge Mojgan C. Lancman will be automatically generated upon the filing of a Request for Judicial Intervention and a Request for a Preliminary Conference. Automatically generated Orders will be sent to the Queens County Clerk. No action will be required of the parties for the automatically generated Preliminary Conference Orders. The Preliminary Conference Orders will have an assigned date for a virtual Compliance Conference and information for those parties requesting Mediation.
Civil cases
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Adjournment & Extension Requirements
No adjournments will be granted concerning the automatically generated initial Compliance Conference Order.
Please note that as to the initial Compliance Conference Order, inasmuch as this Order is automatically generated, no adjournments will be granted.
Civil cases
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Adjournments will not be granted by telephone request.
No adjournments will be granted via telephone.
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The first adjournment request is automatically granted; later requests require court consent, are generally limited to one per party absent extenuating circumstances, and require notice to all parties.
Adjournment requests will be automatically granted for the first request, and all other requests must be made on consent of the Court. Adjournments are generally limited to one per party absent extenuating circumstances, and must be made on notice to all parties.
Civil cases
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Requests for any adjournment after the first are within the court's discretion.
After the first adjournment, all further requests are in the Court’s discretion.
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Either party may request one adjournment, which the court will generally grant.
Either party may request one (1) adjournment of a matter, which will generally be granted by the Court.
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Chambers Communication Rules
Defense counsel must notify plaintiff and the Court one (1) week before the first trial conference whether the matter is settled.
Defense counsel must notify plaintiff and the Court one (1) week before the first trial conference whether the matter is settled.
Civil cases
Page 1 | Trial Conference
All communications with Chambers must include all parties, and ex parte communications are prohibited.
All communications with Chambers must include all parties, and no ex-parte communications will be permitted.
Civil cases
Page 1 | Assignment of Cases
Every email inquiry must include the case caption, index number, RJI filing date, scheduled compliance conference date, and contact information for all parties.
All email inquiries must include the caption, index number, date that the RJI was filed, scheduled date for the Compliance Conference, and contact information for all parties.
Civil cases
Page 1 | Compliance Conference Part
Every email to the Compliance Conference Part must be copied to all attorneys and any unrepresented parties who have appeared in the action.
Additionally, all attorneys and any unrepresented parties who have appeared in the action shall be copied on any email sent to the above address.
Civil cases
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Parties may not email multiple Compliance Conference Parts.
Do not email multiple Compliance Parts.
Civil cases
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An email sent anywhere other than the address stated in the Compliance Conference Order will not be processed.
Emails forwarded to any email address other than the email address set forth in the Compliance Conference Order will not be processed.
Civil cases
Page 1 | Compliance Conference Part
Parties must request a compliance conference by emailing the address specified in the generated order.
The parties shall request a conference via email to the address provided in the generated Compliance Conference Order.
Civil cases
Page 1 | Compliance Conference Part
The completed Preliminary Conference form must be emailed to the assigned Commercial Division or Medical Malpractice Judge’s Part for review and signature.
Please note that the parties must fully complete, sign and email the appropriate Preliminary Conference form to the assigned Commercial Division/Medical Malpractice Judge’s Part for the Judge’s review and signature on the scheduled preliminary conference calendar date.
Civil cases
Page 1 | Preliminary Conference Orders for Commercial Division and Medical Malpractice Actions
Before scheduling a foreclosure auction or partition sale, the scheduling party must email the Foreclosure Department to confirm the date and time and ensure the case is placed on the auction calendar.
YOU MUST CONTACT THE FORECLOSURE DEPARTMENT AT qscforeclosureauctions@nycourts.gov PRIOR TO SCHEDULING YOUR AUCTION TO CONFIRM THE AVAILABILITY OF THE DATE AND TIME AND TO ENSURE THAT THE CASE IS PLACED ON THE CALENDAR.
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A party intending to appeal must immediately email the court clerk at ad2-election@nycourts.gov upon release of the Supreme Court order to seek placement on the election appeal calendar.
PLEASE NOTE: parties who seek to have their appeal placed on the Court’s election appeal calendar must contact the Clerk of the Court at ad2-election@nycourts.gov immediately upon release of the Supreme Court order if they intend to take an appeal.
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A virtual Microsoft Teams compliance conference will be held when directed by the court, when discovery is incomplete, or when a discovery ruling is needed before the Note of Issue due date.
Where the Court directs, or if discovery is not complete or the parties require a judicial ruling on a discovery issue prior to the Note of Issue due date, a virtual conference with the Compliance Conference Part will be held via Microsoft Teams.
Civil cases
Page 1 | Compliance Conference Part
Failure to provide the required information, use the appropriate Compliance Conference Part address, or follow the stated procedure may delay processing of the email inquiry.
The failure to include the above information, send the email to the appropriate Compliance Conference Part or adhere to this procedure, may result in a delay in processing the inquiry.
Civil cases
Page 1 | Compliance Conference Part
The Part may be notified by email or telephone that a foreclosure action has been disposed of, but the matter will not be marked off without both parties' consent or a signed stipulation.
The Part may be contacted via email QSCFCP@nycourts.gov or by telephone 718-298-1092 to advise that an action has been settled, discontinued or otherwise disposed of, but the matter will not be marked off unless there is consent of both parties or a signed stipulation of settlement or discontinuance.
Page 1 | Residential Foreclosure Part Rules
A party may request a virtual conference instead of an in-person conference by emailing Chambers.
A party may make an application to hold a conference virtually in lieu of a conference in person by emailing Chambers at QSCMDP@nycourts.gov.
Civil cases
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Compliance Conference Part 2 may be contacted by email at CSCP2@nycourts.gov.
CSCP2@nycourts.gov – Hon. Alan Schiff
Civil cases
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Compliance Conference Part 3 may be contacted by email at CSCP3@nycourts.gov.
CSCP3@nycourts.gov – Hon. Claudia Lanzetta
Civil cases
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Compliance Conference Part 1 may be contacted by email at CSCP1@nycourts.gov.
CSCP1@nycourts.gov – Hon. Joseph J. Esposito
Civil cases
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Compliance Conference Part 4 may be contacted by email at CSCP4@nycourts.gov.
CSCP4@nycourts.gov – Hon. Delsia G. Marshall
Civil cases
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The listed email addresses may be used to contact the Compliance Conference Parts.
The following email addresses may be used to contact the above Compliance Conference Parts:
Civil cases
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