Court Rules

Court-wide rules

Applies court-wide

These 4 rules apply across New York Supreme Court, Erie County. Where this judge's own standing orders above address the same topic, the judge's requirement controls.

Filing Requirements

All 3
  • Applies to
    236B financial affidavit

    Both sides must exchange completed 236B Financial Affidavits before the first court conference.

  • Applies to
    Proposed dispositions

    Parties or their attorneys must exchange proposed dispositions after exchanging the required information.

  • Applies to
    Final judgment roll

    Within a few weeks after the specified stipulation or fully executed agreements, one attorney must submit the final judgment roll, including the final Findings and Judgment.

Service

All 1

  • A certified copy of the final judgment must be served on both parties.

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Common questions about Judge Mary Slisz's rules

What formatting rules apply to filings before Judge Mary Slisz?

Judge Mary Slisz's formatting rule includes file format paper and oral argument may be requested and granted.. Foreclosure motions are conducted on paper unless oral argument is requested and granted.

View ruleSource: page 1, section COURT APPEARANCES

What must be included with preliminary conference filings before Judge Mary Slisz?

The rule identifies required filing content or certificates. The Preliminary Matrimonial Information Sheet, retainer agreement, summons, affidavit of service, and certified DRL § 236 (B) affidavit must be provided to the court and opposing counsel 10 days before the preliminary conference.

View ruleSource: page 2, section PRELIMINARY CONFERENCES

What must be included with preliminary conference order filings before Judge Mary Slisz?

The rule identifies required filing content or certificates. The Preliminary Conference Order and its addendum must be completed as directed in the conference notice.

View ruleSource: page 2, section PRELIMINARY CONFERENCES

How may parties contact Judge Mary Slisz's chambers?

The rule addresses letter fax communications with Judge Mary Slisz's chambers. Chambers can be contacted by fax at 716-845-7508.

View ruleSource: page 1, section COURT APPEARANCES

How do I request an adjournment or extension before Judge Mary Slisz?

Requests should be made at least 3 business days in advance when this rule applies before Judge Mary Slisz. Preliminary conference adjournment requests are considered only within 3 business days of the notice, and the Adjournment Request Form is required when attorneys and clients are unavailable.

View ruleSource: page 2, section PRELIMINARY CONFERENCE ADJOURNMENTS

Does Judge Mary Slisz require motion papers to be bundled?

Bundling is encouraged for covered papers before Judge Mary Slisz. Counsel are strongly encouraged to submit all QDROs together with the final judgment roll.

View ruleSource: page 2, section MATRIMONIAL ACTIONS

Are filing fees or waivers addressed before Judge Mary Slisz?

A fee is required for covered filings. Motion papers must be filed and the applicable filing fee paid before scheduling a motion or cross-motion.

View ruleSource: page 1, section COURT APPEARANCES

Is electronic filing required before Judge Mary Slisz?

No. Electronic filing is prohibited for the covered filings. Papers may not be submitted by fax or email except in extenuating circumstances.

View ruleSource: page 1, section COURT APPEARANCES

What filing deadlines apply to responding papers filings before Judge Mary Slisz?

Responding papers must be submitted at least two business days before the motion return date.

View ruleSource: page 19, section OTHER SCHEDULING MATTERS
Complete rules summary for Judge Mary Slisz

Preliminary conference adjournment requests are considered only within 3 business days of the notice, and the Adjournment Request Form is required when attorneys and clients are unavailable.

Chambers can be contacted by fax at 716-845-7508.

Chambers can be contacted by telephone at 716-845-2680.

The court clerk can be contacted by phone at 716-845-9419 or by email at cthurnhe@nycourts.gov.

Motion papers must be filed and the applicable filing fee paid before scheduling a motion or cross-motion.

Foreclosure motions are conducted on paper unless oral argument is requested and granted.

Papers may not be submitted by fax or email except in extenuating circumstances.

Adjournments require judge approval and an Adjournment Request Form submitted to chambers by email or fax; telephone requests and incomplete email requests are not considered.

The Preliminary Matrimonial Information Sheet, retainer agreement, summons, affidavit of service, and certified DRL § 236 (B) affidavit must be provided to the court and opposing counsel 10 days before the preliminary conference.

The Preliminary Conference Order and its addendum must be completed as directed in the conference notice.

All checklist items for the final judgment roll must be uploaded to NYSCEF.

Counsel are strongly encouraged to submit all QDROs together with the final judgment roll.

An adjournment request must be received at least two business days before the scheduled appearance.

The request for adjournment must state the reason for the requested adjournment.

The form permits a request to extend a temporary order of protection that expires on or immediately after the scheduled appearance date.

When requesting an adjournment based on consent, the request must identify that all counsel and the parties are available and provide three alternative dates within two weeks of the original date.

The matter is not adjourned unless and until the court issues a confirmation granting the adjournment.

When custody, parenting time, and decision-making issues are resolved, the parties must submit an agreement or stipulation by the stated deadline.

A Note of Issue must be filed by the date directed in the Preliminary Conference Order, and failure to do so may result in dismissal under CPLR 3216.

All motions and responding papers must comply with CPLR requirements.

Responding papers must be submitted at least two business days before the motion return date.

For a QDRO case older than one year from entry of judgment, the QDRO must be submitted on a motion filed in ECCO and then taken to the chief clerk’s office for assignment to an IAS judge.

No filing fee is charged for the motion used to submit a QDRO in a case older than one year from entry of judgment.

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