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These 98 rules apply across New York Supreme Court, Bronx County. Where this judge's own standing orders above address the same topic, the judge's requirement controls.

Filing Requirements

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    Agreement to mediate

    In non-matrimonial presumptive mediation cases, all parties or their attorneys must complete the agreement to mediate, upload it to NYSCEF, and email a copy to the ADR Department.

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    Agreement to mediate

    In matrimonial presumptive mediation cases, all parties or their attorneys must complete the agreement to mediate, upload it to NYSCEF, and email a copy to the Matrimonial ADR Coordinator.

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    Working copy

    Each covered document must first be filed through NYSCEF, after which its working copy delivered to the Part must have a firmly affixed, outward-facing copy of the related NYSCEF Notice on the back page; the Part will not accept a working copy without that notice.

E-Filing

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    Agreement to mediate

    The completed agreement to mediate must be submitted through NYSCEF, with an additional copy emailed to BXSUPADR@nycourts.gov.

  • Applies to
    Agreement to mediate

    The completed matrimonial agreement to mediate must be submitted through NYSCEF, with an additional copy emailed to BXSUPADRMAT@NYCourts.gov.

  • A motion on notice or notice of petition in a New York Supreme Court e-filed case must be filed through NYSCEF.

Filing Timing

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  • After filing through NYSCEF and paying the motion fee, the Motion Support Office automatically calendars the matter, and the filer need not take further action.

  • Deadline
    3 business days

    The supporting papers and proof of hard-copy service must be e-filed within three business days after service.

  • An Order to Show Cause must be commenced by April 18, 2024, or within three business days after the Board of Elections invalidates the petition.

Adjournments

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  • A compliant motion adjournment may be obtained by filing a stipulation of all parties through NYSCEF using the designated Stipulation to Adjourn Motion filing.

  • A non-stipulated adjournment or notice request is sent to Chambers for judicial decision, and the requesting attorney must notify the adversary of the result.

  • An adjournment of the hearing's commencement requires compelling reasons and approval from both the Referee and the referring Justice.

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About Judge Alison Tuitt

- **Part:** Part IA-5 - **Principal Court Attorney:** Quandalasha Fambro, Esq. - **Email:** BxSupCiv-IA5@nycourts.gov

Common questions about Judge Alison Tuitt's rules

Are courtesy copies required for Judge Alison Tuitt?

Details: by email. A courtesy copy of the extension or adjournment request must be emailed to the Court at BxSupCiv-IA5@nycourts.gov.

View ruleSource: page 1, section 1. Adjournments

Does Judge Alison Tuitt require a pre-motion conference or letter before filing a motion?

Judge Alison Tuitt's rules set a pre-motion procedure for discovery. Before filing any discovery-related motion, parties must request both a Discovery Conference and a Motion Scheduling Order from the Court.

View ruleSource: page 2, section 2. Discovery Motions

What must be included with marked pleadings and bills of particulars filings before Judge Alison Tuitt?

The rule identifies required filing content or certificates. At trial assignment, the parties must furnish all marked pleadings and bills of particulars.

View ruleSource: page 4, section VII. Trials

What must be included with discovery motion filings before Judge Alison Tuitt?

The rule identifies required filing content or certificates. Each discovery motion must include a counsel affidavit or affirmation confirming an in-person or telephonic discovery conference and stating its date, time, participants, and duration.

View ruleSource: page 2, section 2. Discovery Motions

How may parties contact Judge Alison Tuitt's chambers?

The rule addresses email communications with Judge Alison Tuitt's clerk. The rule lists email BxSupCiv-IA5@nycourts.gov. Letters and communications to the Court must both be filed on NYSCEF and emailed to the Part Clerk.

View ruleSource: page 1, section I. Communications

How do I request an adjournment or extension before Judge Alison Tuitt?

Advance notice is not fully stated in the structured details. The request must include reason for request and proposed new dates. A party seeking an extension or motion adjournment must request court permission by filing a letter through NYSCEF and emailing a courtesy copy to the Court.

View ruleSource: page 1, section 1. Adjournments

Is electronic filing required before Judge Alison Tuitt?

Yes. Electronic filing is required for the covered filings. Letters and communications to the Court must be filed electronically through NYSCEF and also emailed to the Part Clerk.

View ruleSource: page 1, section I. Communications

What filing deadlines apply to case dispositive motion filings before Judge Alison Tuitt?

Summary-judgment motions must be filed no later than 120 days after the Note of Issue is filed.

View ruleSource: page 2, section 3. Summary Judgment Motions
Complete rules summary for Judge Alison Tuitt

At trial assignment, each attorney must furnish two business cards containing cell phone numbers.

At trial assignment, the parties must furnish all marked pleadings and bills of particulars.

Scheduling, appearance, adjournment, and case-status inquiries must be directed to the Part Clerk by email, and parties may not telephone Chambers or the Part.

Direct inquiries to Chambers or the Part are reserved for matters involving the immediate and substantive exercise of judicial discretion.

Letters and communications to the Court must both be filed on NYSCEF and emailed to the Part Clerk.

Letters and communications to the Court must be filed electronically through NYSCEF and also emailed to the Part Clerk.

All motions must be filed exclusively through NYSCEF, and working copies are unnecessary unless the Court requests them.

Working copies are unnecessary unless requested by the Court.

A party seeking an extension or motion adjournment must request court permission by filing a letter through NYSCEF and emailing a courtesy copy to the Court.

A courtesy copy of the extension or adjournment request must be emailed to the Court at BxSupCiv-IA5@nycourts.gov.

An extension or adjournment letter must state the reason, the new filing date, and whether all parties agree.

An adjournment request must be made timely and granted before the scheduled date to avoid entry of a default determination.

All adjournment requests must be submitted in writing; oral applications are not accepted, without exception.

Before filing any discovery-related motion, parties must request both a Discovery Conference and a Motion Scheduling Order from the Court.

All discovery-related conferences must be held in person without exception.

A discovery-related motion filed before the Motion Scheduling Order is issued will be denied.

Each discovery motion must include a counsel affidavit or affirmation confirming an in-person or telephonic discovery conference and stating its date, time, participants, and duration.

Failure to comply with the cited discovery requirements results in denial of the motion without prejudice to renewal on proper papers.

Summary-judgment motions must be filed no later than 120 days after the Note of Issue is filed.

An Order to Show Cause must comply with Uniform Rule 202.7(d), be brought to the clerk’s office before judicial review, signature, and fixing of a return date, and require an appearance without exception.

No motions in this Part may be submitted without oral argument, and every motion must be orally argued without exception.

Parties may not unilaterally stipulate to an adjournment, and failure to appear may result in a default.

A default arising from failure to appear may be vacated only through a motion.

The Court will not consider stipulations or correspondence seeking vacatur of a failure-to-appear default.

Deadlines in a Preliminary Conference Order may be extended only through a request made at a Compliance Conference and upon a showing of good cause.

If a preliminary conference has not been scheduled within 45 days, contact BxSupCiv-IA5@nycourts.gov.

After the initial Compliance Conference date is set, any party may request another Compliance Conference by email.

An Infant Compromise Order is required to settle or otherwise discontinue an infant plaintiff's claims.

Approval of an Infant Compromise Order is delayed until defects in the application are cured by additional or amended submissions.

Proof of the appearing guardian's identity must be furnished to the Court on the Infant Compromise hearing date.

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