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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 Naita Semaj

- **Part:** Part IA-27 - **Courtroom:** 622 - **Courtroom Phone:** (718) 618-1226 - **Law Clerk:** Francisco Rivera - **Part Clerk:** Rashid Sani - **Email:** BxSupCiv-IA27@nycourts.gov

Common questions about Judge Naita Semaj's rules

Are courtesy copies required for Judge Naita Semaj?

Courtesy copies of motion papers are not required, although the court may request one.

View ruleSource: page 3, section MOTION PRACTICE

Does Judge Naita Semaj require a pre-motion conference or letter before filing a motion?

Judge Naita Semaj's rules set a pre-motion procedure for discovery. When good-faith efforts fail to resolve a discovery dispute, the parties must apply for a pre-motion conference addressing the dispute and related discovery issues.

View ruleSource: page 3, section Discovery Motions

What must be included with request for judicial intervention filings before Judge Naita Semaj?

The rule identifies required filing content or certificates. Before scheduling a preliminary conference, counsel must file an RJI and ensure the case is assigned to Part 27.

View ruleSource: page 2, section PRELIMINARY CONFERENCES

What must be included with preliminary conference order filings before Judge Naita Semaj?

The rule identifies required filing content or certificates. The parties must complete and submit the Part 27 Preliminary Conference Order form at least one week before the preliminary conference.

View ruleSource: page 2, section PRELIMINARY CONFERENCES

How may parties contact Judge Naita Semaj's chambers?

The rule addresses phone communications with Judge Naita Semaj's chambers. Parties should not call Chambers unless specifically directed to do so.

View ruleSource: page 1, section COMMUNICATION

How do I request an adjournment or extension before Judge Naita Semaj?

Advance notice is not fully stated in the structured details. The request must include reason for request and proposed new dates. An adjournment request must be emailed to the Part Clerk at least two days before the appearance, copy all other counsel, state the reason, and include party-agreed proposed dates.

View ruleSource: page 1, section COMMUNICATION

Is electronic filing required before Judge Naita Semaj?

Yes. Electronic filing is required for the covered filings. After a motion is withdrawn or the case is settled or discontinued, the Part Clerk and affected parties must be notified immediately by email and appropriate documentation must be filed through NYSCEF as soon as possible.

View ruleSource: page 1, section COMMUNICATION

What filing deadlines does Judge Naita Semaj set?

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

View ruleSource: page 4, section Note of Issue
Complete rules summary for Judge Naita Semaj

An adjournment request must be emailed to the Part Clerk at least two days before the appearance, copy all other counsel, state the reason, and include party-agreed proposed dates.

An adjournment application must be emailed to the Part Clerk at least one week before the appearance and include a reason and two suggested new dates.

New cases are encouraged to be filed electronically through NYSCEF.

Older cases are strongly encouraged to be converted to electronic filing when possible.

Parties should not call Chambers unless specifically directed to do so.

Communications with the court must be uploaded to NYSCEF, sent by email, or otherwise submitted in writing with all parties.

The Court should not be copied on letters or emails exchanged between counsel.

After a motion is withdrawn or the case is settled or discontinued, the Part Clerk and affected parties must be notified immediately by email and appropriate documentation must be filed through NYSCEF as soon as possible.

Before scheduling a preliminary conference, counsel must file an RJI and ensure the case is assigned to Part 27.

The parties must complete and submit the Part 27 Preliminary Conference Order form at least one week before the preliminary conference.

The completed and fully executed PC Order must be emailed to the Part Clerk with all parties copied, and the subject line must include the index number, caption, and PC date.

The parties must make every effort to complete and submit the Part 27 Compliance Conference Order form for Court approval at least one week before the conference.

The completed and fully executed CC Order must be emailed to the Part Clerk with all parties included, and the subject line must include the index number, caption, and CC date.

PC and CC orders for Court review must use dates certain and should avoid open-ended or nonspecific directives.

Deadlines in preliminary, compliance, or other discovery orders may be extended only by a written request to the Court supported by a showing of good cause.

Courtesy copies of motion papers are not required, although the court may request one.

Every motion paper must include its Motion Sequence Number on the first page.

Exhibits must have numbered pages, pinpoint citations in references, and descriptive headings when electronically submitted.

When good-faith efforts fail to resolve a discovery dispute, the parties must apply for a pre-motion conference addressing the dispute and related discovery issues.

Counsel must make a good-faith effort to resolve discovery disputes before filing a discovery motion.

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

Trial dates are firm, and an adjournment will be granted only if the court finds rare good cause.

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