Judge Peter Allen Weinmann
Individual Rules, Standing Orders & Policies
- Rules last changed:
Limits & Logistics
Courtesy Copies
Motion, Answering Papers, Cross Motion
- Within At Least One Week Of E Filing
Reply, Orders To Show Cause
- At Filing
Document Format Requirements1 rule
Checked against the court's document on Oct 5, 2026Mandatory
Hard copies of exhibits are prohibited unless the Court requests them.
Hard copies of Exhibits are prohibited unless requested by the Court.
Document Filing Requirements2 rules
Checked against the court's document on Oct 5, 2026Mandatory
Each notice of motion must state whether oral argument is waived or requested.
Notices of motion must state whether oral argument is waived or requested.
Document Type
Notice Of Motion
Checked against the court's document on Oct 5, 2026Mandatory
Any filing-related use of generative AI by counsel or a party must include disclosure or certification identifying the AI program, identify the AI-drafted portion, and certify human review for accuracy and applicability.
should counsel or the parties use any AI resources or material (e.g. ChatGPT), they must adhere to the following 3 conditions: (1) They must disclose and /or certify that any use identifies the AI program;(2) They must identify the portion of the filing drafted by AI; and (3) They must certify that the AI work product was reviewed by a human being for accuracy and applicability.
Document Type
Filing
Filing & Service rules
Electronic Filing Rules
Documents in matrimonial matters must be uploaded to NYSCEF before the preliminary conference.
Documents must be uploaded to NYSCEF prior to the PC.
Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below.
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Filing Timing and Cure Windows
When oral argument is requested, it must be scheduled at least two weeks before the filing of responding or reply papers.
In cases where oral argument is requested, the date of oral argument shall be no less than two weeks before filing of responding or reply papers.
Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below.
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Mental hygiene hearing papers must be submitted to the court at least 48 hours before the hearing.
Cases must be scheduled in half-hour increments. The Court does not hold “cattle calls.” All papers must be submitted to the Court at least 48 hours prior to the hearing.
Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below.
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Courtesy Copy Requirements
Hard courtesy copies of motion papers, answering papers, and cross-motions must be supplied to chambers within at least one week after e-filing.
Hard courtesy copies of motion papers, answering papers and cross motions must be supplied to chambers within at least one week of e-filing.
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Page 2 | Motions
For reply papers statutorily due at least two days before oral argument and for Orders to Show Cause, a hard copy must be provided to chambers when the papers are filed.
Two exceptions are Reply papers which are statutorily due a minimum of two days prior to oral argument, and Orders to Show Cause. In these two situations, a hard copy must be provided to chambers at the time of filing.
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Pre-Motion Conference Requirements
Discovery motions are a last resort and must include an affidavit or affirmation demonstrating a good-faith attempt at resolution.
Motions concerning Discovery are a last resort, and must be accompanied by an affidavit or affirmation of good faith attempt at resolution(See 22 NYCRR 202.7).
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Counsel must schedule an attorney discovery conference with the law clerk via Teams before filing a discovery motion.
Before filing a Discovery Motion, counsel must schedule an attorney Discovery conference with the law clerk via Teams.
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Page 2 | Discovery
Adjournment & Extension Requirements
Adjournments require the consent of all parties and the Court’s approval and must be requested by emailing the Court’s secretary with all parties copied.
Adjournments will be granted with the consent of all parties, subject to the Court’s approval, by emailing the Court’s secretary. All parties must be copied.
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Chambers Communication Rules
All correspondence must be emailed to the Court’s secretary or attached to an email and may not be submitted through NYSCEF.
In order to preserve confidentiality and ensure efficiency, all correspondence must be emailed to the Court’s secretary or included as an attachment to the email. Do not submit correspondence via NYSCEF.
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