Judge Amy C. Martoche
Individual Rules, Standing Orders & Policies
Adjournments
- Civil adjournments require court approval and, absent extraordinary circumstances, opposing counsel's consent; the requesting attorney must provide three available dates and times, preferably by email.
Request must include
- Absent extraordinary circumstances, a criminal-matter adjournment request must be written, provide notice to opposing counsel, and be submitted to the court no later than 72 hours before the scheduled appearance.
Communication
Chambers
Chambers
Chambers
Phone
Chambers
No matching rules in this section
This judge does not list rules for this section yet.
Filing & Service rules
Electronic Filing Rules
The court will not accept papers by fax.
The court will not accept papers via fax.
Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below.
Page 1 | CIVIL MATTERS
Filing Timing and Cure Windows
A cross motion filed fewer than three business days before the initial motion's return date will not be heard on that return date.
However, if a cross motion is filed fewer than three business days before the motion is returnable, the cross motion will not be heard on the return date for the initial motion.
Checked against the court's document on Oct 5, 2026
Page 2 | CIVIL MATTERS
Motion papers, except orders to show cause and temporary restraining orders, should be emailed to chambers at least three business days before the return date.
All papers regarding any motions (with the exception of orders to show cause and temporary restraining orders) should be e-mailed to chambers at least three business days prior to the return date.
Checked against the court's document on Oct 5, 2026
Page 1 | CIVIL MATTERS
Pre-Motion Conference Requirements
Discovery-dispute motions will not be scheduled until the underlying issues have been conferenced with Justice Martoche or Michael Pastrick.
Motions with respect to discovery disputes will not be scheduled until the issues giving rise to the discovery disputes have been conferenced with Justice Martoche or Mr. Pastrick.
Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below.
Page 1 | CIVIL MATTERS
Adjournment & Extension Requirements
Civil adjournments require court approval and, absent extraordinary circumstances, opposing counsel's consent; the requesting attorney must provide three available dates and times, preferably by email.
ADJOURNMENTS: Adjournments are granted with the approval of the court, but absent extraordinary circumstances, consent of opposing counsel must be sought prior to requesting an adjournment from the court. It is the responsibility of the attorney seeking the adjournment to furnish to the court (preferably by email) three dates and times at which all attorneys are available so that the matter may be rescheduled.
Checked against the court's document on Oct 5, 2026
Page 2 | CIVIL MATTERS
Absent extraordinary circumstances, a criminal-matter adjournment request must be written, provide notice to opposing counsel, and be submitted to the court no later than 72 hours before the scheduled appearance.
Consistent with the policies of the other superior court criminal judges, absent extraordinary circumstances, adjournments will not be granted unless the request is made in writing, on notice to opposing counsel, and the court no later than 72 hours prior to the scheduled appearance.
Checked against the court's document on Oct 5, 2026
Page 2 | CRIMINAL MATTERS
Chambers Communication Rules
Although submissions are reviewed through NYSCEF, courtesy PDF copies should also be emailed to Justice Martoche, Michael Pastrick, and Mary Kohlbacher.
All submissions will be reviewed using the NYSCEF platform; however, as a courtesy to the court, please also email PDF copies of all submissions to Justice Martoche, Michael Pastrick, and Mary Kohlbacher.
Checked against the court's document on Oct 5, 2026
Page 1 | CIVIL MATTERS
Report-back conferences will be conducted by telephone using the primary telephone number furnished by counsel unless otherwise scheduled.
Unless otherwise scheduled, report-back conferences will be conducted by telephone. The court and its law clerk will establish contact using the primary telephone number furnished by counsel.
Checked against the court's document on Oct 5, 2026
Page 1 | CIVIL MATTERS