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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  • 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.

About Judge Myrna Socorro

- **Part:** Part IA-33 - **Courtroom:** #708 - **Part Clerk:** Agnes Muniz

Common questions about Judge Myrna Socorro's rules

Are courtesy copies required for Judge Myrna Socorro?

Courtesy-copy rule applies when a filing is >= 100 pages. Details: delivery at least 7 days prior, by chambers drop off. Inspection documents of 100 pages or more must be brought to chambers at least seven days before the scheduled Room 843 inspection.

View ruleSource: page 5, section I. IN-CAMERA INSPECTIONS

Does Judge Myrna Socorro require a pre-motion conference or letter before filing a motion?

Judge Myrna Socorro's rules set a pre-motion procedure for covered motions. A discovery motion must be supported by counsel’s affidavit or affirmation documenting an in-person or telephone conference, including its date, time, participants, and duration.

View ruleSource: page 7, section A. GENERAL RULES

What formatting rules apply to filings before Judge Myrna Socorro?

Judge Myrna Socorro's formatting rule includes use single-page deposition transcripts and do not use the condensed version. Deposition transcripts submitted with a motion must use the single-page format rather than the condensed version, and noncompliance may result in denial.

View ruleSource: page 6, section J MOTIONS

What must be included with affirmation of engagement filings before Judge Myrna Socorro?

The rule identifies required filing content or certificates. When an attorney cannot appear with knowledge of the case, the attorney of record must provide a written Affirmation of Engagement under Part 125.

View ruleSource: page 2, section A. GENERAL RULES

What must be included with documents filed or submitted with court filings before Judge Myrna Socorro?

The rule requires ai disclosure. A party that used AI in preparing any document filed with or submitted to the Court must disclose that use in the document.

View ruleSource: page 2, section A. GENERAL RULES

How may parties contact Judge Myrna Socorro's chambers?

Ex parte communications with Chambers are prohibited, including communications initiated by support staff unless the standing rules expressly permit them.

View ruleSource: page 1, section A. GENERAL RULES

How does Judge Myrna Socorro handle sealed or redacted filings?

Judge Myrna Socorro's rules set procedures for sealed or redacted filings. Parties must comply with the document-redaction rules stated in Section P.

View ruleSource: page 2, section A. GENERAL RULES

How do I request an adjournment or extension before Judge Myrna Socorro?

Requests should be made at least 48 hours in advance when this rule applies before Judge Myrna Socorro. A stipulated conference adjournment must be approved by the Court and filed through NYSCEF at least 48 hours before the scheduled conference.

View ruleSource: page 4, section D. COMPLIANCE CONFERENCES AND STATUS CONFERENCE

Does Judge Myrna Socorro require motion papers to be bundled?

No. The rule prohibits holding covered papers for bundling. A motion seeking substantive relief may not be joined with a discovery application.

View ruleSource: page 6, section J MOTIONS

Is electronic filing required before Judge Myrna Socorro?

Yes. Electronic filing is required for the covered filings. All documents in Part 33 must be electronically filed through NYSCEF.

View ruleSource: page 1, section A. GENERAL RULES

When is a filing treated as filed before Judge Myrna Socorro?

The rule states a 10:00 A.M. filing cutoff. Motions must be noticed, ordered, or stipulated for Thursday at 10:00 A.M. and require an in-person appearance.

View ruleSource: page 6, section J MOTIONS

What rule applies to service for privilege log before Judge Myrna Socorro?

The rule addresses service method, recipient, or timing requirements. Details: recipient: the opposing party. The objecting party must serve a privilege log at least seven days before inspection and provide the court a copy with proof of service on the inspection date.

View ruleSource: page 5, section I. IN-CAMERA INSPECTIONS
Complete rules summary for Judge Myrna Socorro

Calendar questions must be directed to the Part Clerk.

All documents in Part 33 must be electronically filed through NYSCEF.

A self-represented party must contact the Bronx County Clerk’s Office in Room 118.

Parties must file appropriate appearances through NYSCEF and request electronic tracking for their case.

Attorneys must comply with CPLR 321 by filing the required Consent to Change Attorney forms in any action.

Ex parte communications with Chambers are prohibited, including communications initiated by support staff unless the standing rules expressly permit them.

Emails permitted by the Part Rules must copy all parties.

Emails between adverse parties concerning discovery scheduling or depositions must not be copied to the Court.

Party-only correspondence or emails must not be filed unless used as an exhibit to a motion.

A request for an interpreter must be emailed to the Part as soon as the need is known and no later than ten calendar days before the appearance.

When an attorney cannot appear with knowledge of the case, the attorney of record must provide a written Affirmation of Engagement under Part 125.

An Affidavit or Affirmation of Engagement must be filed through NYSCEF under Part 125, with a copy emailed to the Part before default time.

After filing, a self-represented party may email the Clerk to request a preliminary conference date.

A copy of the filed Affidavit or Affirmation of Engagement must be emailed to the Part before default time.

Parties must comply with the document-redaction rules stated in Section P.

Every attorney submission, including an order to show cause, motion papers, and stipulation, must contain the attorney’s name, address, telephone number, and email address.

A self-represented party’s submission must include the party’s name, address, telephone number, and email address.

A party that used AI in preparing any document filed with or submitted to the Court must disclose that use in the document.

A self-represented plaintiff must electronically file the RJI and request for preliminary conference, except that non-electronic cases must be filed in Room 118.

A party seeking an adjournment of its conference should file the appropriate Affirmation of Engagement under Part A, Section 9.

A stipulated conference adjournment must be approved by the Court and filed through NYSCEF at least 48 hours before the scheduled conference.

A copy of the filed adjournment stipulation must be emailed to Part 33 and copied to the listed court email addresses.

An adjournment exceeding 30 days requires a written explanation, and the Court may change any date selected by the parties.

Parties seeking a pre-note settlement conference calendar date must agree in advance and email Part 33.

The pre-note conference scheduling email must include specified case, negotiation, demand, and lien information and must copy all parties.

Parties unable to agree in advance may propose two dates for an attorney to call and select a conference date.

A post-note conference scheduling email must copy Part 33 and all parties and include the specified case, demand, negotiation, and lien information.

An in-camera inspection may be directed only by court order resulting from a motion or specified conference.

The objecting party must serve a privilege log at least seven days before inspection and provide the court a copy with proof of service on the inspection date.

The privilege log must identify the matter and include Bates numbers, document descriptions, and discoverability arguments.

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