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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 Patsy Gouldborne

- **Part:** Part IA-13 - **Courtroom:** IAS-13 - Room 401 - **Part Clerk:** Andy Scagnelli

Common questions about Judge Patsy Gouldborne's rules

What must be included with conference request filings before Judge Patsy Gouldborne?

The rule requires case number. A request for a virtual discovery conference must include the case name, index number, and a brief description of the issue, and should include the most recent compliance conference order or stipulation when applicable.

View ruleSource: page 2, section DISCOVERY CONFERENCES

What must be included with proposed consolidation order filings before Judge Patsy Gouldborne?

The rule identifies required filing content or certificates. A proposed consolidation order must be accompanied by a printed and signed stipulation from attorneys for all appearing parties in all affected actions, including their phone numbers and email addresses.

View ruleSource: page 6, section Appendix

How may parties contact Judge Patsy Gouldborne's chambers?

The rule addresses phone communications with Judge Patsy Gouldborne's chambers. Parties must not call chambers to ask about a decision or case scheduling.

View ruleSource: page 4, section MOTIONS:

How does Judge Patsy Gouldborne handle sealed or redacted filings?

Judge Patsy Gouldborne's rules set procedures for sealed or redacted filings. Process: file redacted on ecf. The infant’s full name and full date of birth must be redacted in every e-filed document.

View ruleSource: page 4, section INFANT COMPROMISES

Is electronic filing required before Judge Patsy Gouldborne?

Yes. Electronic filing is required for the covered filings. When all discovery issues are resolved, the parties must electronically file and email a fully executed stipulation to the identified court address.

View ruleSource: page 1, section DISCOVERY CONFERENCES

Are filing fees or waivers addressed before Judge Patsy Gouldborne?

A fee is required for covered filings. A separate filing fee is required for each infant plaintiff's Infant Compromise Order.

View ruleSource: page 4, section INFANT COMPROMISES

What filing deadlines apply to stipulation filings before Judge Patsy Gouldborne?

The discovery-completion stipulation must be filed and emailed on or before the scheduled status or compliance conference date.

View ruleSource: page 2, section DISCOVERY CONFERENCES

What rule applies to service by email for all parties before Judge Patsy Gouldborne?

The rule addresses service method, recipient, or timing requirements. Details: method: service by email, recipient: all parties. All other parties must be copied on any email sent to the court.

View ruleSource: page 2, section DISCOVERY CONFERENCES
Complete rules summary for Judge Patsy Gouldborne

When all discovery issues are resolved, the parties must electronically file and email a fully executed stipulation to the identified court address.

If unresolved discovery disputes remain after good-faith efforts, the parties must submit a request for a virtual conference by e-filing and/or emailing the court.

A request for a virtual discovery conference must include the case name, index number, and a brief description of the issue, and should include the most recent compliance conference order or stipulation when applicable.

After the Note of Issue is filed, a request for a pretrial conference may be uploaded to NYSCEF under the specified label and must include the caption, index number, and available insurance coverage.

A request for an earlier settlement conference must be uploaded in the additional documentation field under the specified label with a stipulation or letter showing counsel’s consent.

A proposed consolidation order must be accompanied by a printed and signed stipulation from attorneys for all appearing parties in all affected actions, including their phone numbers and email addresses.

All other parties must be copied on any email sent to the court.

When all parties agree discovery is complete, they must electronically file and email a stipulation to the court no later than the scheduled status or compliance conference date.

A discovery-completion stipulation must certify that discovery is complete and provide for filing the Note of Issue.

The discovery-completion stipulation must be filed and emailed on or before the scheduled status or compliance conference date.

Plaintiff may not file the Note of Issue until discovery is complete and the court has certified completion by order; premature filing may lead to vacatur or other sanctions.

Summary judgment motions must be filed within 60 days after filing of the Note of Issue.

Parties must not call chambers to ask about a decision or case scheduling.

Chambers may be called only under exigent circumstances, and NYSCEF is the preferred communication method.

Parties must confer to select a settlement-conference date and time and email the request with the case information, attorney contact information, and defendant's insurance policy limits.

All parties must be copied on email communications to the Court.

Use a Petition when no action has been commenced, and match the proposed compromise caption to the action caption when an action exists.

A proposed joint trial order must be accompanied by a printed and signed stipulation from attorneys for all appearing parties in all affected actions, including their phone numbers and email addresses.

Each infant plaintiff requires a separate Infant Compromise Order and separate filing fee.

A separate filing fee is required for each infant plaintiff's Infant Compromise Order.

The proposed Infant Compromise Order and its required supporting documents must be e-filed through NYSCEF and signed and dated.

An Attorney Affirmation, Guardian Affidavit, Physician’s Affirmation, and an Infant Consent Affidavit for an infant age 14 or older must accompany the proposed Infant Compromise Order.

The guardian’s and infant’s affidavits must be notarized.

The infant’s full name and full date of birth must be redacted in every e-filed document.

The guardian’s or attorney’s affirmation must state that no previous application for the relief sought has been made.

The attorney’s affirmation must explain the recommendation for settlement and why the Court should approve it.

The guardian’s affidavit must state the guardian’s relationship to the infant and whether the infant resides with the guardian.

The physician’s affirmation must state whether the physician reviewed the infant’s prior medical records and conducted a recent examination.

The proposed Infant Compromise Order should identify a savings bank, not a commercial bank, in Bronx County where the funds will be deposited.

Actions assigned to IAS Part 13 that are not yet in NYSCEF must be converted to electronic format as soon as possible.

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