Court Rules

Court-wide rules

Applies court-wide

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.

  • Applies to
    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.

  • Applies to
    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.

About Judge Erin Noelle Guven

- **Part:** Part IA-17 - **Courtroom:** Room 405 - **Chambers:** Room 842 - **Law Clerk:** Amy Wochos, Esq. - **Assistant Law Clerk:** James Pean, Esq. - **Part Clerk:** Victoria L. Bowman - **Email:** awochos@nycourts.gov

Common questions about Judge Erin Noelle Guven's rules

Are courtesy copies required for Judge Erin Noelle Guven?

Courtesy-copy rule applies for proposed orders. Details: by email. A courtesy copy of an appropriate proposed order accompanying a motion should be emailed to BxSupCiv-IA17@nycourts.gov.

View ruleSource: page 9

Does Judge Erin Noelle Guven require a pre-motion conference or letter before filing a motion?

Judge Erin Noelle Guven's rules set a pre-motion procedure for covered motions. Each party ordinarily receives only one opportunity to move for summary judgment unless sufficient justification is shown or the court previously authorizes another opportunity.

View ruleSource: page 7, section Summary Judgment Motions

What formatting rules apply to filings before Judge Erin Noelle Guven?

Judge Erin Noelle Guven's formatting rule includes file format docx. Proposed verdict sheets and requested jury instructions must be emailed to the Part Clerk in Word format.

View ruleSource: page 12, section IX. JURY TRIALS

What must be included with pretrial settlement conference information sheet filings before Judge Erin Noelle Guven?

The rule identifies required filing content or certificates. Each party must complete and bring a Pre-Trial/Settlement Conference Information sheet to the conference.

View ruleSource: page 5, section V. PRE-TRIAL AND SETTLEMENT CONFERENCES — 1. Pre-Trial Conferences

What must be included with letter filings before Judge Erin Noelle Guven?

The rule requires caption and case number. Court correspondence must include the case index number and caption, provide notice to all parties, and include each party's email address and telephone number.

View ruleSource: page 1, section I. COMMUNICATIONS/INQUIRIES

How may parties contact Judge Erin Noelle Guven's chambers?

The rule addresses phone communications with Judge Erin Noelle Guven's chambers. Parties may contact Chambers by telephone or email only for an emergency requiring immediate court attention or with prior court permission.

View ruleSource: page 1, section I. COMMUNICATIONS/INQUIRIES

How does Judge Erin Noelle Guven handle sealed or redacted filings?

Judge Erin Noelle Guven's rules set procedures for sealed or redacted filings. Process: file redacted on ecf. All e-filed documents must redact the infant’s full name and date of birth, except initials and year.

View ruleSource: page 9, section VII. Infant Compromise

How do I request an adjournment or extension before Judge Erin Noelle Guven?

Requests should be made at least 48 hours in advance when this rule applies before Judge Erin Noelle Guven. The request must include reason for request. An adjournment request must be submitted in writing through NYSCEF at least 48 hours before the scheduled appearance.

View ruleSource: page 2, section II. APPEARANCES

Is electronic filing required before Judge Erin Noelle Guven?

Yes. Electronic filing is required for the covered filings. Correspondence to the Court must be in letter form and filed through NYSCEF.

View ruleSource: page 1, section I. COMMUNICATIONS/INQUIRIES

What filing deadlines apply to compliance conference order filings before Judge Erin Noelle Guven?

A proposed Compliance Conference Order must be filed at least three business days before the conference to waive appearances.

View ruleSource: page 4, section III. DISCOVERY/CONFERENCES

What rule applies to service for written adjournment request before Judge Erin Noelle Guven?

The rule addresses service method, recipient, or timing requirements. Details: recipient: all parties. A written request for an adjournment after unsuccessful consent efforts must be served on all parties.

View ruleSource: page 6, section VI. MOTIONS — 1. Adjournments
Complete rules summary for Judge Erin Noelle Guven

Each party must complete and bring a Pre-Trial/Settlement Conference Information sheet to the conference.

Correspondence to the Court must be in letter form and filed through NYSCEF.

Court correspondence must include the case index number and caption, provide notice to all parties, and include each party's email address and telephone number.

Parties may contact Chambers by telephone or email only for an emergency requiring immediate court attention or with prior court permission.

All parties must promptly notify the court through NYSCEF and the Part Clerk by email when the action or a motion is settled, withdrawn, discontinued, or otherwise disposed, or when a party dies or files for bankruptcy.

When a matter settles, the parties must file a notice, stipulation, or motion to discontinue through NYSCEF before the next scheduled court date, or all parties must appear.

An adjournment request must be submitted in writing through NYSCEF at least 48 hours before the scheduled appearance.

The requesting party must separately notify the Part Clerk by email regarding the adjournment request.

The adjournment request letter must state the conference date, conference type, reason, whether all parties consent, and suggested new dates.

Parties must use the Part’s standard Preliminary Conference and Case Scheduling Order, available in fillable form on the Bronx County Supreme Court part-rules webpage.

Attorneys who are engaged must file an Affirmation of Actual Engagement through NYSCEF and email the Part Clerk.

Questions about ADA accommodations should be emailed to the Part Clerk.

Interpreter requests must be emailed to the Part Clerk as soon as known and no later than 10 calendar days before the appearance.

Attorneys must register for E-Track in Part 17 matters.

Parties that wish to e-track their cases must file the appropriate appearances through NYSCEF.

To waive preliminary-conference appearances, parties must file the jointly completed scheduling order through NYSCEF and email a copy to the Part Clerk.

A proposed Compliance Conference Order must be filed at least three business days before the conference to waive appearances.

An extension application must be made as soon as practicable and before the discovery deadline expires.

The plaintiff must serve and file a Note of Issue and Certificate of Readiness by the date set in the Compliance Conference Order.

When all parties agree that discovery is complete, they must electronically file and email a stipulation to the Part Clerk.

The discovery-completion stipulation must certify completion of discovery and provide for filing the Note of Issue within 30 days.

Settlement and pre-trial conferences must be held in person unless the Court otherwise directs at its sole discretion.

After issue is joined, a party may request a settlement conference by filing a stipulation or letter through NYSCEF and emailing it to the designated court address.

A letter requesting a settlement conference must state whether all parties were consulted and whether they agree the conference may advance settlement or other resolution; requests omitting this information will be denied.

A settlement-conference request should include the case name, index number, attorneys’ names and phone numbers, and any applicable defendant insurance policy limits.

An attorney appearing at a settlement conference must know the case facts and circumstances and have authority to bind the client.

Attorneys must have NYSCEF access at a settlement conference, and clients or adjusters must be reachable by telephone during it.

Failure to comply with settlement-conference attendance requirements, including sending an attorney lacking knowledge or authority, may be treated as a default.

A party interested in court-sponsored ADR may notify the court by filing a letter through NYSCEF and emailing it to the designated address.

A party may communicate its interest in ADR during any court appearance.

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