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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 Michael Frishman

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Common questions about Judge Michael Frishman's rules

Does Judge Michael Frishman require a pre-motion conference or letter before filing a motion?

Judge Michael Frishman's rules set a pre-motion procedure for discovery. After unsuccessful good-faith efforts, the parties must apply by email for a pre-motion conference that states the nature of the discovery dispute and the applicable law.

View ruleSource: page 4, section Discovery Motion Rules

What must be included with email filings before Judge Michael Frishman?

The rule identifies required filing content or certificates. The email subject line for the Preliminary Conference Order must state the index number, caption, and PC date.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Preliminary Conferences

What must be included with conference order filings before Judge Michael Frishman?

The rule identifies required filing content or certificates. A proposed Preliminary Conference Order must state the date on which the plaintiff served the Bill of Particulars.

View ruleSource: page 2, section Preliminary Conferences

How may parties contact Judge Michael Frishman's chambers?

The rule addresses email communications with Judge Michael Frishman's chambers. The rule lists email BXMEDMAL-IA34@nycourts.gov. All communications to the court must include all relevant parties and be emailed to the court at the stated address.

View ruleSource: page 1, section LETTERS AND COMMUNICATION TO THE COURT

How do I request an adjournment or extension before Judge Michael Frishman?

Advance notice is not fully stated in the structured details. Deadlines in pretrial or compliance conference orders and other discovery orders may be extended only by a written request showing good cause.

View ruleSource: page 3, section Compliance with Orders

Is electronic filing required before Judge Michael Frishman?

Yes. Electronic filing is required for the covered filings. When the court approves agreed terms, the resulting stipulation or order is made “So Ordered” and uploaded to NYSCEF.

View ruleSource: page 2, section Preliminary Conferences

What filing deadlines does Judge Michael Frishman set?

The parties must submit a completed fillable Preliminary Conference Order form for court approval at least one week before the conference.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Preliminary Conferences

What rule applies to service for bill of particulars before Judge Michael Frishman?

The rule addresses service method, recipient, or timing requirements. When a defendant demands authorizations with a Bill of Particulars, plaintiff’s counsel must serve the authorizations with the Bill of Particulars.

View ruleSource: page 2, section Medical Authorizations
Complete rules summary for Judge Michael Frishman

All communications to the court must include all relevant parties and be emailed to the court at the stated address.

The parties must submit a completed fillable Preliminary Conference Order form for court approval at least one week before the conference.

The Preliminary Conference Order form must be completed, fully executed, and emailed to the court at the stated address.

The email transmitting the Preliminary Conference Order must include every party on the email chain.

The email subject line for the Preliminary Conference Order must state the index number, caption, and PC date.

A proposed Preliminary Conference Order must state the date on which the plaintiff served the Bill of Particulars.

When a defendant demands authorizations with a Bill of Particulars, plaintiff’s counsel must serve the authorizations with the Bill of Particulars.

When the court approves agreed terms, the resulting stipulation or order is made “So Ordered” and uploaded to NYSCEF.

If the court does not receive the Preliminary Conference Order before the scheduled conference, the parties must appear in person.

Unless an extenuating circumstance exists, the Compliance Conference must be scheduled no later than four months after the Preliminary Conference.

After conferring about outstanding discovery, the parties must submit a completed fillable Compliance Conference Order form for court approval at least one week before the conference.

The Compliance Conference Order form must be completed, fully executed, and emailed to the court at the stated address.

The email subject line for the Compliance Conference Order must state the index number, caption, and CC date.

The body of the email transmitting the Compliance Conference Order must state that the order is on consent.

Deadlines in pretrial or compliance conference orders and other discovery orders may be extended only by a written request showing good cause.

A conference adjournment application must be emailed to BXMEDMAL-IA34@nycourts.gov at least one week before the conference and state the reason for the request.

Conference adjournment applications must be submitted by email to BXMEDMAL-IA34@nycourts.gov.

After unsuccessful good-faith efforts, the parties must apply by email for a pre-motion conference that states the nature of the discovery dispute and the applicable law.

The discovery pre-motion conference application must be emailed to BXMEDMAL-IA34@nycourts.gov and include the dispute's nature and applicable law.

A motion for summary judgment must be made within 90 days after filing the Note of Issue and Certificate of Readiness.

The Note of Issue and Certificate of Readiness must be filed by the deadline set at the final compliance conference.

The Court must schedule a pretrial conference no later than four months after filing the Note of Issue, with the conference scheduled when the Note of Issue is filed.

If a case has not been scheduled for a preliminary conference within four months after filing the Note of Issue, the parties must notify the Court by email and request the conference.

A party interested in referring the case to ADR must conspicuously indicate that interest on the PC and/or CC Order.

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