New York Supreme Court, Bronx County Document Format Requirements

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Civil cases

All in limine motions must be submitted in writing, and no further adjournment will be granted absent good cause.

All in limine motions. Motions in limine must be presented in writing. No further adjournments will be given for in limine motions absent good cause.

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Civil cases

A stipulation of partial discontinuance must identify the party against whom the action is discontinued in its title and body, and the filer must select the appropriate post-RJI or pre-RJI document type on NYSCEF.

If an action is only partially discontinued, the stipulation of partial discontinuance shall clearly state in both the title and body who the action is being discontinued against and, when filed on NYSCEF, the “stipulation - partial discontinuance” choice (either post-RJI or pre-RJI) shall be selected under “available document types.”

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Civil cases

Working copies must comply with 22 NYCRR 202.5(a)(1).

All submissions to this Part (applicable only to Working copies): 1. Shall comply with 22 NYCRR 202.5(a)(1);

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Civil cases

Working copies must be fully and securely bound, with text legible and viewable without removing the staples or binding.

Shall be fully and securely bound, with all text legible and viewable without having to remove staples or binding;

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Civil cases

A proposed order or judgment submitted with a motion must be a separately bound document.

When submitting proposed orders or judgments in connection with a motion, the same shall be submitted as a separately bound document.

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Civil cases

Motions must use official citations instead of unofficial Westlaw or Lexis citations.

All motions made before the Court must contain official citations rather than unofficial Westlaw or Lexis citations.

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Civil cases

Proposed orders or judgments connected to motions must be submitted as separately bound documents rather than incorporated into motion papers.

When submitting proposed orders or judgments in connection with a motion, the same shall be submitted as a separately bound document. Proposed orders or judgments incorporated within motion papers will be considered as exhibits and will be disregarded.

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Format

DOCX

Proposed orders must be emailed to the listed addresses in Microsoft Word format.

f. Proposed orders need to be emailed to fserrano@nycourts.gov and bxsupciv-ia22@nycourts.gov in Microsoft Word format.

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Format

DOCX

Any proposed order must be emailed to Chambers in Microsoft Word format at the listed addresses.

n. Any proposed orders need to be emailed to Chambers in Microsoft Word format at to fserrano@nycourts.gov and bxsupciv-ia22@nycourts.gov.

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The client notice must use clear type of at least 12-point font, bold and uppercase lettering.

iii. The notice to the client must be in clear type of no less than 12 font, bold and uppercase font.

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Electronically submitted memoranda of law, affidavits, and affirmations exceeding 4,500 words must include bookmarks listing the contents and facilitating navigation.

Each electronically submitted memorandum of law, affidavit and affirmation, exceeding 4500 words, shall include bookmarks providing a listing of the document’s contents and facilitating easy navigation by the reader within the document (see Subdivision (a) of section 202.5of the Uniform Civil Rules for the Supreme Court and the County Court).

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A flash drive containing motion media must be clearly labeled with the index number, motion sequence, and exhibit letter or number.

The flash drive shall be clearly labeled with the corresponding index number, motion sequence, and exhibit letter/number.

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Format

DOCX

The proposed order and judgment must be submitted in Word format.

a proposed order and judgment in word format.

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Documents submitted for in-camera inspection must be unredacted and Bates stamped.

All documents presented to the Court for inspection shall be unredacted and bates stamped.

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Each separately filed motion exhibit must bear a title identifying the exhibit.

Each exhibit in the motion papers shall be e-filed separately and each exhibit shall be labeled with a title of identification. (E.g., Exhibit “A” - Deposition of plaintiff - January 1st, 2015").

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Deposition transcripts submitted with a motion must use the single-page format rather than the condensed version, and noncompliance may result in denial.

For any deposition transcripts, you must use the single page deposition transcripts and not the condensed version. Your motion may be denied for failure to follow this rule

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Motions and supporting documents must comply with the cited formatting, word-count, and word-count-certification rules.

The parties are reminded to comply with the rules as to formatting, word count, and word count certification of motions and supporting documents (22 NYCRR §202.8-b).

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Videos must be delivered to the Part on a clearly labeled USB drive or CD identifying the index number, motion sequence, and exhibit designation.

The videos must be sent to the Part, on a clearly labeled USB Drive or CD which contains the index number, motion sequence and exhibit designation.

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Civil cases

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

Motion Sequence Number must be included on the first page of every motion paper (notice of motion, opposition, reply, exhibits, etc.).

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Civil cases

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

Each page in any exhibit must be numbered. Reference to any exhibit must include pinpoint citations to the exact page within the exhibit. All exhibits electronically submitted must be described in the heading of the attached exhibit (e.g., Exhibit A, Bill of Particulars; Exhibit B, Photographs), so that it is known what document is filed in the exhibit.

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Civil cases

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.

Video exhibits cannot be uploaded to NYSCEF. They must be sent by mail to Part 26, on a clearly labeled USB Drive which contains the Index number, motion sequence and exhibit letter/number.

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Exhibits in cases using e-filing must be uploaded separately.

In cases that are e-filed, exhibits must be uploaded separately.

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Parties must ensure that all e-filed exhibits are complete before submitting a motion, and incomplete exhibits may result in denial of the motion.

It is the parties responsibility to confirm that any exhibits that they have e-filed are complete prior to the motion submission date. Motions may be denied for failure to attach complete exhibits.

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Civil cases

Format

DOCX

A proposed Order should be prepared in Word format.

Proposed Orders should be e-filed and emailed to the Law Clerks in Word format.

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Civil cases

A motion must display its related Motion Sequence Number on the front page.

5. Shall have the Motion Sequence Number to which they are related placed on the front page.

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When a party proposes modifying a PJI, it must submit the complete modified PJI to Chambers in hard copy and in clean and redline Microsoft Word documents and include it in the referenced exchanges.

e. If a party proposes a PJI be modified, the complete PJI, incorporating the modified language must be submitted in hard copy as well as clean and redline Microsoft Word documents to Chambers and included in the exchanges referenced above.

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Typewritten papers must use at least double spacing between lines, except for quotations and attorney names and addresses.

if typewritten, shall have at least double space between each line, except for quotations and the names and addresses of attorneys appearing in the action

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Footnotes must be printed in no smaller than 10-point type.

The print size of footnotes shall be no smaller than 10 point.

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Except for exhibits and printed forms, filed papers must be written on one side only, although side-fastened papers may be written on both sides.

every paper filed in court, other than an exhibit or printed form, shall contain writing on one side only, except that papers that are fastened on the side may contain writing on both sides

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For a so-order request, the proposed order or stipulation should keep signature lines with its content; if that is not feasible, include an intentionally blank line at the end of the content and a top-right signature-page header identifying the case caption, index number, motion sequence, and page numbering.

When submitting a request to “so-order”, to the extent feasible, ensure the signature lines are not on a separate page from the content of the proposed order or stipulation. If not feasible, include at the end of the content of the stipulation or proposed order “[INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK]”. On the signature page, include a header in the top right-hand corner of the page containing the following information: Case Caption Index No. [#] Mot. Seq. [#] Page [#] of

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Counsel should tab hard or working copies of papers containing exhibits.

Counsel should use tabs on hard or working copies when submitting papers containing exhibits.

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Parties must bring original copies of exhibits to the inquest.

C. Parties must still bring original copies of exhibits to the inquest.

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When able, a party filing video or audio motion media is directed to e-file a document containing an accessible link and full URL to the media.

If able, the parties are directed to e-file a document containing an accessible link to the footage, including the full URL of the video or audio file.

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DOCX

Proposed verdict sheets must be submitted in Word format.

iii. Proposed verdict sheets shall be submitted to chambers in Word format.

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Format

DOCX

A proposed PJI modification must be submitted in Word format with the amendment visibly marked in redline.

If a party proposes that a PJI instruction be modified, the complete PJI instruction must be submitted to chambers in Word format with the proposed amendment clearly visible in redline.

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Format

DOCX

Courtesy copies of requests to charge and proposed verdict sheets must be supplied to chambers staff in DOCX format.

(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);

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For a non-pleading exhibit exceeding 10 pages, counsel or a pro se litigant must highlight the relevant sections and cite them in the supporting affirmation or affidavit.

For any exhibit (excluding pleadings) that is more than 10 pages, counsel/pro se litigants shall highlight the relevant sections of the document in support of his/her/their argument and reference them in his/her/their affirmation/affidavit.

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All submissions must comply with the formatting and page-limit requirements in 22 NYCRR 202.16-b.

All submissions must comply with the requirements, including page limits, detailed in 22 NYCRR 202.16-b.

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Exhibits used at in-person appearances must be tabbed, and their pages should be single-sided.

All exhibits to in-person appearances are to be tabbed and all pages should be single-sided.

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Format

PDF

A fully executed proposed signed agreement should be sent as a PDF by email to chambers for review at least three days before the scheduled inquest or allocution.

Proposed signed agreements, once fully executed, should be sent by e-mail as a PDF to Chambers for review at least three (3) days in advance of the scheduled inquest and allocution.

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Civil cases

Format

DOCX

Proposed orders should be electronically filed and emailed to the law clerks in MS Word format.

Proposed Orders should be e-filed and emailed to the Law Clerks in MS Word format.

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Civil cases

For video exhibits, counsel should provide a hyperlink; a hard-copy video exhibit should be provided on a USB drive in an envelope labeled with the case caption and index number.

When an exhibit is a video, the Court prefers for counsel to provide a hyperlink to the video exhibit. However, if submitting a hard copy exhibit, the Court asks that a USB drive be placed in an envelope with the caption and index number of the matter to which it relates.

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Format

DOCX ?

b. Proposed verdict sheets and requested jury instructions (must be e-mailed to BxSupCiv-IA17@nycourts.gov in Word format);

Summary: Proposed verdict sheets and requested jury instructions must be emailed to the Part Clerk in Word format.

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Civil cases

Shall, not be double-sided;

Summary: Working copies must not be double-sided.

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Civil cases

All papers must comply with CPLR §§ 2101, 2103 and 2214.

Summary: All papers must comply with CPLR §§ 2101, 2103, and 2214.

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Civil cases

Shall be fully and securely bound, with all text legible and viewable without having to remove staples or binding;

Summary: Working-copy submissions must be fully and securely bound, with all text legible and viewable without removing staples or binding.

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Civil cases

Shall, not be double-sided;

Summary: Working-copy submissions must not be double-sided.

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Civil cases

Shall not exceed the word count set forth in 202.8-b absent leave of court; and

Summary: Working-copy submissions must not exceed the word count specified in 22 NYCRR 202.8-b unless the Court grants leave.

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Civil cases

Shall have the Motion Sequence Number to which they are related placed on the front page.

Summary: Working-copy submissions must display the related Motion Sequence Number on the front page.

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i. Must contain the following decretal clause in bold typeface font: ORDERED, that plaintiff/defendant (name) must appear in court, in person/virtually on the date and at the place indicated above.

Summary: The specified decretal clause in an order to show cause seeking withdrawal of counsel must be in bold typeface.

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Copies must be legible.

Summary: Copies submitted with motion papers must be legible.

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Civil cases

The completed and fully executed PC Order form shall be sent to BXMEDMAL-IA34@nycourts.gov.

Summary: The Preliminary Conference Order form must be completed, fully executed, and emailed to the court at the stated address.

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Civil cases

The completed and fully executed CC Order form shall be sent to BXMEDMAL-IA34@nycourts.gov.

Summary: The Compliance Conference Order form must be completed, fully executed, and emailed to the court at the stated address.

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must contain the following decretal clause in bold of no less than 12" Times New Roman uppercase font, doubled space.

Summary: An OSC withdrawal application must contain the specified decretal clause in bold, uppercase Times New Roman, and double-spaced formatting.

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Civil cases

All in limine motions. Motions in limine must be presented in writing.

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

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Margins

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and shall have at least one-inch margins.

Summary: Every filed paper must have margins of at least one inch.

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Margins

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and shall contain print no smaller than 12-point, or 8 ½ x 11-inch paper, bearing margins no smaller than one inch.

Summary: Filed papers must use print no smaller than 12 point and 8½-by-11-inch paper with margins of at least one inch.