Court Rules

Court-wide rules

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These 237 rules apply across New York Supreme Court, Kings County. Where this judge's own standing orders above address the same topic, the judge's requirement controls.

Filing Requirements

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    Request for judicial intervention

    Papers for each fee claim must be separately prepared and filed under its assigned index number, and a Request for Judicial Intervention is required to initiate court proceedings on that claim.

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    Pre mediation memorandum

    Counsel must provide the mediator at least ten calendar days before the initial session with a confidential, three-page memorandum containing specified settlement-related information.

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    Pre mediation memorandum

    A pro se litigant need not submit a pre-mediation memorandum but must speak directly with the mediator to answer pre-mediation questions.

Communication

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    Email to clerk

    Auction dates must be scheduled by contacting the Foreclosure Department at the listed email address; requests by letter or telephone are not accepted.

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    Email to clerk

    Auction-scheduling email inquiries must include the index number, caption, referee’s name, requested date, and at least one alternative date; only one request per email is allowed.

  • Chambers fax communications are generally prohibited except for specified stipulations, Rule 7 PC Orders, and Rule 18 disclosure-related communications.

Filing Timing

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  • A proposed order omitted from a motion must be submitted to the IAS Judge within 60 days, or the motion may be deemed abandoned.

  • An application for a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale must be made within one year after entry of the Order of Reference; filing a Forbearance or Settlement Agreement suspends that period, and noncompliance results in automatic dismissal.

  • All Forbearance Agreements must be filed with the Foreclosure Clerk within 20 days after execution.

E-Filing

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    Application to convert pending action to electronic filing

    EDDS may not be used in matrimonial proceedings except to upload an application converting a pending action to electronic filing.

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    Consent to e filing stipulation or letter application

    EDDS should be used only to upload a consent-to-e-filing stipulation or a letter application.

  • After the consent stipulation or letter application, subsequent filings should be submitted through NYSCEF unless the court directs otherwise.

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About Judge Rachel Freier

Holds Part 28 & Guardianship Part RF-76 in the Kings County Supreme Court, Civil Term. The part rules page states: Updated: January 21, 2025.

Courtroom: 297 Courtroom Telephone No.: (347) 401-9078 Chambers Telephone No.: (347) 296-1415 OR (347) 296-1589 Principal Law Clerk: Aviva Love, alove@nycourts.gov Assistant Law Clerk: Fraidy Stein, fstein@nycourts.gov Updated: January 21, 2025

Common questions about Judge Rachel Freier's rules

What must be included with motion to settle final account filings before Judge Rachel Freier?

The rule requires proposed order. A motion to settle a final account must include a proposed order settling the account, a referee’s report unless waived, and legal-service affirmations if fees are requested.

View ruleSource: page 1, section FINAL ACCOUNT

How may parties contact Judge Rachel Freier's chambers?

The rule addresses email communications with Judge Rachel Freier's chambers. The rule lists email alove@nycourts.gov and fstein@nycourts.gov. Emails to the Court should be directed to the two listed law-clerk addresses.

View ruleSource: page 1, section PART RULES

How do I request an adjournment or extension before Judge Rachel Freier?

Requests should be made at least 2 business days in advance when this rule applies before Judge Rachel Freier. Adjournment applications must be submitted at least two business days before the return date and approved by the Court before that date.

View ruleSource: page 1, section PART RULES

Is electronic filing required before Judge Rachel Freier?

Yes. Electronic filing is required for the covered filings. Affidavits of service for guardianship Orders to Show Cause must be filed through NYSCEF or the Guardianship Clerk’s Office at least two business days before the return date.

View ruleSource: page 1, section PETITIONS TO APPOINT A GUARDIAN

When is a filing treated as filed before Judge Rachel Freier?

The rule addresses filing timing, filing status, or cure windows. The filing deadline for affidavits of service for Orders to Show Cause is at least two business days before the return date.

View ruleSource: page 1, section PETITIONS TO APPOINT A GUARDIAN

What rule applies to service for cross petition before Judge Rachel Freier?

The rule addresses service method, recipient, or timing requirements. Details: recipient: all parties. Cross-petitions must be served on all parties and filed with the Court at least seven days before the return date.

View ruleSource: page 1, section PETITIONS TO APPOINT A GUARDIAN
Complete rules summary for Judge Rachel Freier

Emails to the Court should be directed to the two listed law-clerk addresses.

All parties should be copied on emails sent to the Court.

A party unable to appear virtually must request an in-person appearance by email at least two business days before the appearance and provide a good-cause reason.

Adjournment applications must be submitted at least two business days before the return date and approved by the Court before that date.

Requests for court interpreter services must be emailed to the listed addresses at least one week before the appearance.

Affidavits of service for guardianship Orders to Show Cause must be filed through NYSCEF or the Guardianship Clerk’s Office at least two business days before the return date.

The filing deadline for affidavits of service for Orders to Show Cause is at least two business days before the return date.

Court Evaluator Reports and responsive papers must be filed with the Clerk’s office and emailed to the two law-clerk addresses at least two business days before the return date.

All responsive papers in guardianship appointment matters must be filed with the Clerk’s office and emailed to the two law-clerk addresses at least two business days before the return date.

Cross-petitions must be served on all parties and filed with the Court at least seven days before the return date.

Cross-petitions must be filed with the Court at least seven days before the return date.

The petitioner must serve all Orders and Judgments on counsel, guardians, and the court examiner within ten days after the decision.

Guardianship motions must be filed through NYSCEF in e-filed cases or with the Guardianship Clerk’s Office at least seven days before the return date.

The filing deadline for guardianship motions is at least seven days before the return date.

Responsive papers in guardianship motions must be filed at least two days before the return date.

Affidavits of service for guardianship Orders to Show Cause must be filed through NYSCEF or the Guardianship Clerk’s Office at least two days before the return date.

The filing deadline for affidavits of service for guardianship Orders to Show Cause is at least two days before the return date.

A motion to settle a final account must include a proposed order settling the account, a referee’s report unless waived, and legal-service affirmations if fees are requested.

A compliant guardian must email the two listed law-clerk addresses to notify the Court of compliance before the compliance conference.

The guardian should notify the Referee at least two business days before the scheduled compliance conference, or as early as feasible.

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