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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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  • Applies to
    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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  • Applies to
    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 John A. Howard-Algarin

- **Part:** Part IA-14 - **Courtroom Phone:** (718) 618-1741 - **Chambers:** Room 840A - **Law Clerk:** Erious Johnson, Esq.: ejohnson2@nycourts.gov - **Assistant Law Clerk:** Kerin R. Daly, Esq.: kedaly@nycourts.gov - **Part Clerk:** Dana Steele-Fernandez: BxSupCiv-IA14@nycourts.gov

Common questions about Judge John A. Howard-Algarin's rules

Are courtesy copies required for Judge John A. Howard-Algarin?

Courtesy-copy rule applies for subpoenas. Details: by email. Subpoenas requested to be so ordered must be uploaded to NYSCEF, with one courtesy copy emailed to BxSupCiv-IA14@nycourts.gov.

View ruleSource: page 5, section VI. Subpoenas

Does Judge John A. Howard-Algarin require a pre-motion conference or letter before filing a motion?

Judge John A. Howard-Algarin's rules set a pre-motion procedure for discovery. Counsel is encouraged, but not required, to seek a court conference before submitting discovery-related motions.

View ruleSource: page 3, section IV. Motions — B. Discovery

What formatting rules apply to filings before Judge John A. Howard-Algarin?

Judge John A. Howard-Algarin's formatting rule includes file format docx, e-file the proposed order, and email the proposed order to the law clerks in ms word format. Proposed orders should be electronically filed and emailed to the law clerks in MS Word format.

View ruleSource: page 4, section IV. Motions — E. Orders to Show Cause

What must be included with pretrial or settlement conference request filings before Judge John A. Howard-Algarin?

The rule identifies required filing content or certificates. Except for limited circumstances, the Court will not consider pretrial or settlement conferences until all parties certify discovery complete and a Note of Issue is filed.

View ruleSource: page 2, section Pre-Trial and Settlement Conferences

What must be included with discovery motion filings before Judge John A. Howard-Algarin?

The rule identifies required filing content or certificates. Discovery motions must include counsel's affidavit or affirmation explaining how leave to file was obtained.

View ruleSource: page 3, section IV. Motions — B. Discovery

How may parties contact Judge John A. Howard-Algarin's chambers?

The rule addresses email communications with Judge John A. Howard-Algarin's chambers. The court must be contacted immediately about developments affecting a pending motion, and all other parties must be copied on the email.

View ruleSource: page 4, section IV. Motions — F. Other Guidance on Motion Practice

How does Judge John A. Howard-Algarin handle sealed or redacted filings?

Judge John A. Howard-Algarin's rules set procedures for sealed or redacted filings. Papers submitted to the court must omit or redact confidential personal information.

View ruleSource: page 5, section IX. Redaction Rules

How do I request an adjournment or extension before Judge John A. Howard-Algarin?

Advance notice is not fully stated in the structured details. Written stipulations to adjourn a motion's return date must be submitted to the court by email.

View ruleSource: page 3, section IV. Motions — D. Adjournments: Stipulations and Requests

Is electronic filing required before Judge John A. Howard-Algarin?

Yes. Electronic filing is required for the covered filings. All attorneys of record must register their matters on NYSCEF.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Part 14 Rules

What filing deadlines does Judge John A. Howard-Algarin set?

Summary judgment motions must be returnable on a Tuesday or Thursday at 9:30 a.m.

View ruleSource: page 3, section IV. Motions — A. Summary Judgment

What rule applies to e-service for the opposing party before Judge John A. Howard-Algarin?

The rule addresses service method, recipient, or timing requirements. Details: method: e-service, recipient: the opposing party. Notice of entry must be served on another party by filing the written order or judgment and written notice of entry with NYSCEF.

View ruleSource: page 5, section VII. Notice of Entry
Complete rules summary for Judge John A. Howard-Algarin

All attorneys of record must register their matters on NYSCEF.

When all discovery issues are agreed, the parties must electronically file and email a fully executed stipulation to the Part 14 email address.

Compliance and status conference stipulations must include a Note of Issue date, except preliminary conference orders requiring a compliance conference date.

When discovery disputes remain unresolved after good-faith efforts, the parties must electronically file and email a request for a compliance/status conference to the Part 14 email address.

A request for a compliance/status conference must include the case name, index number, and a brief description of the issue.

All other parties in the case must be copied on any email sent to the Court.

If all parties agree discovery is complete, they must electronically file and email the stipulation by the scheduled Status/Compliance conference date.

A Note of Issue date included in the stipulation should be no more than 30 days after the stipulation date.

Except for limited circumstances, the Court will not consider pretrial or settlement conferences until all parties certify discovery complete and a Note of Issue is filed.

Each pretrial or settlement conference request must include the case name, index number, attorneys' names and contact phone numbers, and applicable insurance policy limits.

Plaintiff is expected to convey an initial settlement demand before appearing at a settlement or pretrial conference.

The Court strongly discourages conveying initial settlement demands only upon arrival at the settlement or pretrial conference.

The Court may arrange additional vertical calendar conferences for qualifying cases, and requests should be sent by email to the Part 14 address.

Summary judgment motions must be filed through NYSCEF within 60 days after the Note of Issue is filed.

A summary judgment motion filed after the 60-day deadline may be considered only upon a detailed showing of good cause and lack of prejudice.

Summary judgment motions must be returnable on a Tuesday or Thursday at 9:30 a.m.

Counsel is encouraged, but not required, to seek a court conference before submitting discovery-related motions.

Proposed orders should be electronically filed and emailed to the law clerks in MS Word format.

Discovery motions must include counsel's affidavit or affirmation explaining how leave to file was obtained.

Discovery motions must be returnable on a Tuesday or Thursday.

Written stipulations to adjourn a motion's return date must be submitted to the court by email.

Without prior court leave, no more than three stipulated adjournments may be submitted for a motion, and no stipulated adjournment may exceed 60 days.

The parties must obtain court leave for any further adjournment of a motion's return date.

All motion and conference adjournment requests must be emailed to BxSupCiv-IA14@nycourts.gov with the adjournment type and index number in the subject line.

When appropriate, the movant must submit a proposed order to expedite relief.

Motions to dismiss under CPLR § 1021 or substitute a deceased party under CPLR § 1015 must be brought by order to show cause rather than notice of motion.

Procedural motions must include a proposed order uploaded to NYSCEF and emailed in Word format to the two listed chambers addresses.

The court may permit an oversize submission upon oral or written application with notice to all parties.

For video exhibits, counsel should provide a hyperlink; a hard-copy video exhibit should be provided on a USB drive in an envelope labeled with the case caption and index number.

The court must be contacted immediately about developments affecting a pending motion, and all other parties must be copied on the email.

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