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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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    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.

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    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.

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    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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    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 Paul Alpert

- **Part:** Part IA-26 - **Courtroom:** 621 - **Courtroom Phone:** (718) 618-1617 - **Law Clerk:** Sharon M. Ferguson, Esq. - **Assistant Law Clerk:** Isabelle Davidov, Esq. - **Part Clerk:** Yvonne Bermudez - **Fax:** (212) 457-2886

Common questions about Judge Paul Alpert's rules

Are courtesy copies required for Judge Paul Alpert?

Courtesy-copy rule applies for subpoenas. Details: by email. For each subpoena submitted for so-ordering, one courtesy copy must be emailed to BxSupCiv-IA26@nycourts.gov.

View ruleSource: page 6, section Subpoenas

Does Judge Paul Alpert require a pre-motion conference or letter before filing a motion?

Judge Paul Alpert's rules set a pre-motion procedure for discovery. Discovery motions are highly discouraged and require court permission; counsel must make good-faith efforts to resolve disputes and seek a court conference before filing a discovery motion.

View ruleSource: page 4, section Discovery Motions

What must be included with preliminary conference form filings before Judge Paul Alpert?

The rule identifies required filing content or certificates. All parties must complete and submit the preliminary conference form by the return date.

View ruleSource: page 1, section PRELIMINARY CONFERENCES

What must be included with request for compliance conference filings before Judge Paul Alpert?

The rule identifies required filing content or certificates. When discovery disputes remain unresolved, the parties must electronically file and email a compliance-conference request that includes the case name, index number, and a brief issue description.

View ruleSource: page 2, section DISCOVERY CONFERENCES

How may parties contact Judge Paul Alpert's chambers?

The rule addresses email communications with Judge Paul Alpert's chambers. The rule lists email BxSupCiv-IA26@nycourts.gov. Parties must email a request to be heard on discovery disputes to the court by the Status/Compliance Conference date.

View ruleSource: page 2, section DISCOVERY CONFERENCES

How do I request an adjournment or extension before Judge Paul Alpert?

Advance notice is not fully stated in the structured details. The request must include original date and proposed rescheduled date. Written stipulated motion-return-date adjournments must be submitted by email and NYSCEF; absent prior court permission, no more than three 60-day adjournments totaling 180 days may be submitted.

View ruleSource: page 4, section Adjournment Stipulations and Requests

Is electronic filing required before Judge Paul Alpert?

Yes. Electronic filing is required for the covered filings. Proposed orders must be electronically filed on NYSCEF.

View ruleSource: page 5, section Orders to Show Cause

What filing deadlines does Judge Paul Alpert set?

Summary-judgment motions are due within 120 days after the Note of Issue is filed, with untimely motions considered only upon a detailed showing of good cause and lack of prejudice.

View ruleSource: page 3, section Summary Judgment
Complete rules summary for Judge Paul Alpert

All parties must complete and submit the preliminary conference form by the return date.

Parties must email a request to be heard on discovery disputes to the court by the Status/Compliance Conference date.

When discovery disputes remain unresolved, the parties must electronically file and email a compliance-conference request that includes the case name, index number, and a brief issue description.

If all parties agree discovery is complete, they must electronically file and email a stipulation by the conference date certifying completion and providing for the Note of Issue.

Requests for EBT rulings must be presented to the assigned ex parte judge rather than Part 26.

After the Note of Issue is filed, parties must request a pre-trial and/or settlement conference.

The Court will not consider pre-trial or settlement conferences until all discovery is complete.

Part 26 settlement conferences are conducted in person.

After conferring, parties must email a settlement-conference request to the stated address with the case name, index number, attorney names and phone numbers, and applicable defendant insurance-policy limits.

All parties must be copied on any email communication to the Court.

Summary-judgment motions are due within 120 days after the Note of Issue is filed, with untimely motions considered only upon a detailed showing of good cause and lack of prejudice.

Summary-judgment motions must include the moving party's statement of material facts on which it contends there is no genuine issue to be tried.

Video exhibits may not be uploaded to NYSCEF and must be mailed to Part 26 on a clearly labeled USB drive containing the index number, motion sequence, and exhibit letter or number.

For a mailed video exhibit, NYSCEF should contain a placeholder stating that a hard copy was mailed and that an affidavit of service on opposing counsel accompanies it.

Discovery motions are highly discouraged and require court permission; counsel must make good-faith efforts to resolve disputes and seek a court conference before filing a discovery motion.

Every discovery motion must be supported by an affidavit or counsel affirmation and must have the Court's permission to file.

Every discovery motion requires oral argument.

A motion to reargue or renew must include all papers submitted with the original motion and a copy of the court's decision; noncompliance may result in denial without prejudice.

The movant's attorney must submit a letter or stipulation to NYSCEF or chambers stating when the motion was submitted and that it is withdrawn.

After a matter is settled or discontinued following a submitted motion, the parties must notify the court in writing of the disposition, submission date, and whether the motion is withdrawn.

Written stipulated motion-return-date adjournments must be submitted by email and NYSCEF; absent prior court permission, no more than three 60-day adjournments totaling 180 days may be submitted.

The Court will adjourn a motion for no more than 60 days at a time, regardless of a longer agreed-upon date.

After the first 60 days, parties may stipulate to another 60-day adjournment, up to 3 adjournments; further adjournments require leave from the Court to further adjourn the return date if necessary.

A party unable to obtain a consented adjournment must submit a written request explaining its efforts, serve all parties, and obtain final court approval.

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

Proposed orders must be electronically filed on NYSCEF.

Motions are ordinarily decided on submission unless the court schedules oral argument or a conference.

A party may request oral argument by submitting a letter with the motion papers and emailing the request to the court at the stated address.

A proposed order or judgment must accompany the motion.

Parties must comply with the word-count limits in 22 NYCRR § 202.8-b, but the court may allow oversized submissions upon oral or written application with notice to all parties.

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