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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 Raymond P. Fernandez

- **Part:** Part IA-35 - **Courtroom:** 625 - **Law Clerk:** Srabone Monir, Esq. - **Email:** BxSupCiv-IA35@nycourts.gov

Common questions about Judge Raymond P. Fernandez's rules

Does Judge Raymond P. Fernandez require a pre-motion conference or letter before filing a motion?

Judge Raymond P. Fernandez's rules set a pre-motion procedure for discovery. Parties should resolve discovery disputes through informal procedures and must seek a court conference before filing any discovery-related motion.

View ruleSource: page 3, section a. Discovery Motions

What must be included with proposed witness list filings before Judge Raymond P. Fernandez?

The rule identifies required filing content or certificates. On the trial assignment date, parties must furnish a proposed-witness list identifying any interpreter needs and required language and dialect.

View ruleSource: page 5, section Trials

What must be included with marked pleadings and bills of particulars filings before Judge Raymond P. Fernandez?

The rule identifies required filing content or certificates. On the trial assignment date, parties must furnish all marked pleadings and bills of particulars.

View ruleSource: page 5, section Trials

How may parties contact Judge Raymond P. Fernandez's chambers?

The rule addresses email communications with Judge Raymond P. Fernandez's chambers. The rule lists email BxSupCiv-IA35@nycourts.gov. Parties may seek the required pre-motion discovery conference by emailing BxSupCiv-IA35@nycourts.gov.

View ruleSource: page 3, section a. Discovery Motions

How do I request an adjournment or extension before Judge Raymond P. Fernandez?

Advance notice is not fully stated in the structured details. A party may not unilaterally stipulate to adjourn a conference, and failure to appear results in default.

View ruleSource: page 1, section 2. Conferences

Is electronic filing required before Judge Raymond P. Fernandez?

Yes. Electronic filing is required for the covered filings. All motions must be filed exclusively through NYSCEF; working copies are not accepted.

View ruleSource: page 3, section 3. Motions

What filing deadlines does Judge Raymond P. Fernandez set?

Discovery-related motions filed before the case-scheduling order is issued will be denied.

View ruleSource: page 3, section a. Discovery Motions
Complete rules summary for Judge Raymond P. Fernandez

Scheduling, appearance, adjournment, and case-status inquiries must be emailed to the Part Clerk, and parties may not telephone chambers.

A party may not unilaterally stipulate to adjourn a conference, and failure to appear results in default.

Extensions of Case Scheduling Order deadlines must be requested at a compliance conference and are granted only upon a showing of good cause.

Any party may request a compliance conference by writing to the Part Clerk email address.

No adjournments will be granted for orders to show cause.

A party may request court mediation by email when all parties mutually agree that mediation may help effectuate a settlement.

All motions must be filed exclusively through NYSCEF; working copies are not accepted.

Parties should resolve discovery disputes through informal procedures and must seek a court conference before filing any discovery-related motion.

Parties may seek the required pre-motion discovery conference by emailing BxSupCiv-IA35@nycourts.gov.

Discovery-related motions filed before the case-scheduling order is issued will be denied.

Summary judgment motions must be filed no later than 60 days after the Note of Issue is filed.

After 20 days, the court will entertain a motion to vacate the Note of Issue only when unusual or unanticipated circumstances arising after filing would cause substantial prejudice.

If an infant compromise order hearing has not been scheduled within 60 days after submission, contact the court at BxSupCiv-IA35@nycourts.gov.

The Court will not entertain adjournment applications after TAP assigns the trial.

On the trial assignment date, parties must furnish a proposed-witness list identifying any interpreter needs and required language and dialect.

On the trial assignment date, parties must furnish all marked pleadings and bills of particulars.

On the trial assignment date, each attorney must provide two business cards listing cell phone numbers.

All in limine motions must be furnished on the trial assignment date and presented in writing.

Every motion or application must include citations to relevant authority.

After jury selection, parties must have the court stenographer pre-mark all exhibits for identification and furnish an exhibit list.

The Court will set a definite submission deadline for proposed verdict sheets and requests to charge.

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