Court Rules

New York Supreme Court, Bronx County Courtesy Copy Requirements

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When and how to deliver courtesy copies to chambers, including triggers, timing, and formatting. This page is scoped to New York Supreme Court, Bronx County; use the court rules overview to switch categories without leaving this court.

Checked against the court's document on Oct 5, 2026CRITICAL

Civil cases

A courtesy copy of the motion-extension or adjournment request letter must be emailed to the Court.

To extend the time to move, and to adjourn a motion, parties must request permission from the Court by submitting a letter through NYSCEF and emailing a courtesy copy to the Court at BxSupCiv-IA19A-30@nycourts.gov.

Judge Alicia Gerez

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Civil cases

The Court must receive working copies of both the redacted and unredacted papers, with the status clearly identified on each cover page.

Working copies of both the redacted and unredacted papers shall be delivered to the Court, with a designation clearly indicating on the cover page whether the papers are redacted or unredacted.

Judge Fidel Gomez

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Civil cases

Working copies of motion, opposition, and reply papers must be mailed to Chambers with proof of e-filing by the motion's return date; exhibits are exempt, and missing required working copies result in denial without prejudice.

Working hard copies of all motion papers, including opposition and reply papers (“Working Copies”), shall be submitted to Chambers by mail, with proof of e-filing, no later than the return date of the motion. Working copies of exhibits are not necessary. E-filed motions that are submitted without Working Copies shall be denied without prejudice.

Judge Fidel Gomez

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Civil cases

Hard copies of motion, opposition, and reply papers must be mailed to Chambers with proof of e-filing by the motion's return date; working copies of exhibits are not required.

Working hard copies of all motion papers, including opposition and reply papers (“Working Copies”), shall be submitted to Chambers by mail, with proof of e-filing, no later than the return date of the motion. Working copies of exhibits are not necessary.

Judge Fidel Gomez

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Civil cases

An e-filed motion submitted without the required working copies will be denied without prejudice.

E-filed motions that are submitted without Working Copies shall be denied without prejudice.

Judge Fidel Gomez

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Civil cases

Subpoenas requested to be so ordered must be uploaded to NYSCEF, with one courtesy copy emailed to BxSupCiv-IA14@nycourts.gov.

All subpoenas that parties are requesting to be So-Ordered shall be uploaded to NYSCEF, with a courtesy copy being emailed to BxSupCiv-IA14@nycourts.gov

Judge John A. Howard-Algarin

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Working copies of e-filed motion papers and exhibits exceeding 20 pages must be provided at least two days before the submission date, with tabs identifying each exhibit.

THE COURT REQUIRES WORKING COPIES OF ALL E-FILED MOTION PAPERS AND EXHIBITS TOTALING MORE THAN 20 PAGES NO LESS THAN TWO (2) DAYS BEFORE THE SUBMISSION DATE. ALL SUCH COPIES SHOULD INCLUDE TABS THAT IDENTIFY EACH EXHIBIT.

Judge Marissa Soto

Checked and corrected to match the court's document on Oct 5, 2026CRITICAL

In an e-filed case, one tabbed working copy of motion papers exceeding 20 pages, including exhibits, must reach Chambers at least two days before the return date.

b. In all e-filed matters, a working copy of any motion papers totaling more than 20 pages including exhibits with tabs must be submitted to Chambers at least two days prior to the motion’s return date.

Judge Marissa Soto

Checked and corrected to match the court's document on Oct 5, 2026CRITICAL

If directed by the Court, the submitting party must email proposed orders in Word format to the law clerks and copy all parties after oral argument.

If so directed by the Court, a Courtesy copy of all proposed orders shall be emailed in Word format to the law clerks, with a copy to all parties after oral argument.

Judge Mary Lynn Nicolas-Brewster

Checked and corrected to match the court's document on Oct 5, 2026CRITICAL

Civil cases

For each subpoena submitted for so-ordering, one courtesy copy must be emailed to BxSupCiv-IA26@nycourts.gov.

All subpoenas that parties are requesting to be So-Ordered shall be uploaded to NYSCEF, with a courtesy copy being emailed to BxSupCiv-IA26@nycourts.gov .

Judge Paul Alpert

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Civil cases

Motion Support no longer accepts working copies of motion-related papers.

Working Copies will no longer be accepted on any motion related papers by Motion Support

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Civil cases

A courtesy copy of the extension or adjournment request must be emailed to the Court at BxSupCiv-IA5@nycourts.gov.

To extend the time to move, and to adjourn a motion, parties must request permission from the Court by submitting a letter through NYSCEF AND emailing a courtesy copy to the Court at BxSupCiv-IA5@nycourts.gov.

Judge Alison Tuitt

Checked and corrected to match the court's document on Oct 5, 2026WARNING

Requests to charge and proposed verdict sheets must include courtesy copies in word-document format for chambers staff.

(6) Requests to Charge (with courtesy copy in word document format to chambers staff); (7) Proposed Verdict Sheets (with courtesy copy in word document format to chambers staff);

Judge Matthew Parker-Raso

Checked against the court's document on Oct 5, 2026WARNING

Civil cases

Required
Never

Courtesy copies of filed motions should not be sent to the motion part.

Do not send courtesy copies to the part of motions filed.

Judge Paul Alpert

Checked and corrected to match the court's document on Oct 5, 2026WARNING

Part 24 may request courtesy copies of electronically filed documents, but parties must not provide them unless asked.

Part 24 may ask the parties to provide courtesy copies of documents filed electronically pursuant to 22 NYCRR §202.5-b(5). Do not provide courtesy copies unless asked to.

Judge Shawn T. Kelly

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Civil cases

Working copies are unnecessary unless requested by the Court.

All motions shall be filed exclusively via NYSCEF and no working copies necessary unless requested by the Court.

Judge Alison Tuitt

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Civil cases

Chambers does not require working copies of electronically filed motion papers.

Chambers does not require working copies of electronically-filed motion papers (see Administrative Order AO/121/20).

Judge Ben Barbato

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Civil cases

Required
Never

Chambers does not require paper working copies of electronically filed motion papers.

Chambers does not require working copies of electronically-filed motion papers.

Judge Bianka Perez

Checked against the court's document on Oct 5, 2026INFO

Required
Never

Chambers does not require working copies of motion papers filed electronically.

Chambers does not require working copies of electronically filed motion papers.

Judge Erin Noelle Guven

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Civil cases

Chambers does not require working copies of motion papers filed electronically.

Chambers does not require working copies of electronically-filed motion papers.

Judge John A. Howard-Algarin

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Chambers does not require a working copy when the electronically filed motion and exhibits together contain fewer than 20 pages.

c. Chambers does not require working copies of electronically-filed motion papers if motions and exhibits total is less than 20 pages.

Judge Marissa Soto

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Required
Never

Chambers does not require working copies of motion papers that are filed electronically.

Chambers does not require working copies of e-filed motion papers (see Administrative Order AO/121/20).

Judge Mary Ann Brigantti

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The court generally does not require working copies of electronically filed documents, but it will notify parties by email if working copies are required.

The Court generally does not require working copies of documents filed electronically but will advise the parties via email if working copies of documents are required.

Judge Matthew Parker-Raso

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Civil cases

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

Working copies or courtesy copies of motion papers are NOT required. The court will request a courtesy copy if it sees fit.

Judge Naita Semaj

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Courtesy copies are not ordinarily required, but must be provided if specifically requested by Chambers.

Courtesy copies are NOT required unless specifically requested by Chambers.

Judge Wilma Guzman

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Civil cases

On orders to show cause that are made returnable in the Part, working copies of e-filed opposition and (if allowed) reply papers (with backs and tabs) must be delivered to the Part.

Summary: For orders to show cause returnable in the Part, tabbed working copies of e-filed opposition papers and any allowed reply papers must be delivered to the Part.

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Civil cases

Except for instances covered by Par. (2) of this section, a hard copy of a proposed order to show cause and the supporting documents with Confirmation Notice(s) must be submitted to the Legal Support Bureau.

Summary: Outside the hard-copy exceptions in paragraph 2, a hard copy of the proposed order to show cause and supporting documents, accompanied by confirmation notices, must be submitted to the Legal Support Bureau.

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With respect to dispositions and discontinuances, parties shall promptly file a Notice or Stipulation of Discontinuance and Cancellation of Pendency with a courtesy copy to bxforeclosureconferences@nycourts.gov.

Summary: For dispositions and discontinuances, parties must promptly file a Notice or Stipulation of Discontinuance and Cancellation of Pendency and send a courtesy copy to the foreclosure conferences email address.

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Civil cases

with a courtesy copy being emailed to BxSupCiv-IA8@nycourts.gov

Summary: A courtesy copy of each subpoena uploaded to NYSCEF must be emailed to BxSupCiv-IA8@nycourts.gov.

Judge Bianka Perez

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Civil cases

Hard copies of all motion papers (e.g., notice of motion, order to show cause, affidavits, affirmations and memos of law), excluding exhibits, shall be provided to the Court. (22 NYCRR ' 202.5-b(d)(1)(iii).) There is no need to provide hard copies of the exhibits (e.g., EBT transcripts, hospital and nursing home records).

Summary: Hard copies of motion papers must be provided to the court, but copies of exhibits are not required.

Judge Joseph E. Capella

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i. Failure to submit a working copy may result in papers being disregarded, or the denial of the motion without prejudice.

Summary: Failure to submit the required working copy may result in the papers being disregarded or the motion being denied without prejudice.

Judge Marissa Soto

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Documents that are 100 pages or more must be brought to chambers at least seven (7) days prior to Room 843.

Summary: Inspection documents of 100 pages or more must be brought to chambers at least seven days before the scheduled Room 843 inspection.

Judge Myrna Socorro

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a copy to chambers by sending same to lbeato@nycourts.gov and mvaughan@nycourts.gov

Summary: A copy of the motion-withdrawal filing must be sent to the two specified chambers email addresses.

Judge Myrna Socorro

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Requests for the Court to so-order a subpoena shall be supported by an affirmation explaining the need for an order and shall be uploaded to NYSCEF with a courtesy copy emailed to the Part Clerk and Chambers.

Summary: A request to so-order a subpoena must include an affidavit explaining the need for the order, be uploaded to NYSCEF, and have a courtesy copy emailed to the Part Clerk and Chambers.

Judge Shawn T. Kelly

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Civil cases

(3) Confer with all Counsel regarding the completion of a proposed Preliminary Conference form and submit same by both uploading the proposed form to NYSCEF and sending a courtesy copy to the Court via email at BxSupCiv-IA19A-30@nycourts.gov.

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Counsel must email the Court a courtesy copy of the proposed Preliminary Conference form.

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Civil cases

Where appropriate, proposed orders should be submitted with motions pursuant to 22 NYCRR 202.8-a and a courtesy copy emailed to BxSupCiv-IA8@nycourts.gov.

Summary: A courtesy copy of an appropriate proposed order should be emailed to chambers.

Judge Bianka Perez

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Where appropriate, proposed orders should be submitted with motions pursuant to 22 NYCRR §202.8-a, and a courtesy copy e-mailed to BxSupCiv-IA17@nycourts.gov.

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A courtesy copy of an appropriate proposed order accompanying a motion should be emailed to BxSupCiv-IA17@nycourts.gov.

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In the court's discretion, counsel maybe requested to submit memoranda of law by e-mail or by other electronic means, such as by a computer flash drive, along with an original and courtesy copy.

Summary: At the court's discretion, counsel may be required or asked to submit memoranda by email or another electronic means with an original and courtesy copy.

Judge Mary Ann Brigantti

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Affidavits of Engagement must be filed via NYSCEF, following Part 125 Uniform Rules and a copy sent to the part via email at: BxSupCiv- ia33@nycourts.gov before default time.

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

Judge Myrna Socorro

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d. Moving papers can be dropped off in courtroom 709 when available.

Summary: Moving papers may be dropped off in courtroom 709 when that room is available.

Judge Marissa Soto

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Working copies of e-filed motion papers are NOT required.

Summary: Working copies of e-filed motion papers are not required, except that the text states this rule does not apply to video or similar motion media.

Judge Mary Lynn Nicolas-Brewster

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Required
Never ?

Working copies or courtesy copies of motion papers are not required and will not be accepted unless requested by the Court.

Summary: Courtesy copies of motion papers are neither required nor accepted unless the Court requests them.

Judge Sarah P. Cooper
Common questions about New York Supreme Court, Bronx County courtesy copy requirements

Are courtesy copies required in New York Supreme Court, Bronx County?

New York Supreme Court, Bronx County: Courtesy-copy rule applies for motions. Motion Support no longer accepts working copies of motion-related papers.

View ruleOfficial source Source: page 1, section Working Copies on OSCs Returnable in the Part; Subsequent Papers Handed up in the Part

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 ruleOfficial source Source: page 6, section Subpoenas

Judge Fidel Gomez: Courtesy-copy rule applies for redacted copys and unredacted copys. The Court must receive working copies of both the redacted and unredacted papers, with the status clearly identified on each cover page.

View ruleOfficial source Source: page 6, section SEALING/REDACTION OF DOCUMENTS

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