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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 Sharon Bourne-Clarke

Holds Part 44 & NJTRP-Motions in the Kings County Supreme Court, Civil Term. Court staff: Law Clerk: Robert Beckford, Esq.; Assistant Law Clerk: Cory Provost, Esq.; Court Clerk: Patriciaann McHenry

Supreme Court of the State of New York Courtroom: Room 17.28 320 Jay Street Brooklyn, New York 11201 Telephone: (347) 401-9359 Chambers: Room 23.68 Email: KSCCVPART44@nycourts.gov

Common questions about Judge Sharon Bourne-Clarke's rules

What formatting rules apply to filings before Judge Sharon Bourne-Clarke?

Judge Sharon Bourne-Clarke's formatting rule includes file format docx and must be submitted by email to the law clerks at rbeckford@nycourts.gov and cprovost@nycourts.gov.. Proposed jury charges and verdict sheets must be emailed to the law clerks in Microsoft Word format no later than one day before the close of plaintiff’s case unless the court directs otherwise.

View ruleSource: page 1, section JURY TRIALS AND PATTERN JURY INSTRUCTIONS (PJI)

What must be included with proposed order filings before Judge Sharon Bourne-Clarke?

The rule requires caption. Every proposed order must include a complete case caption and avoid symbols and abbreviations in its body.

View ruleSource: page 1, section PROPOSED ORDERS SUBMITTED TO THE COURT

What must be included with pretrial submission filings before Judge Sharon Bourne-Clarke?

The rule requires exhibit list. Before trial, each party must provide marked pleadings, bills of particulars, a proposed-exhibit list, and a witness list identifying witnesses and interpreter or scheduling needs.

View ruleSource: page 1, section TRIALS

How may parties contact Judge Sharon Bourne-Clarke's chambers?

The rule addresses email communications with Judge Sharon Bourne-Clarke's clerk. The rule lists email rbeckford@nycourts.gov; cprovost@nycourts.gov. The jury-charge and verdict-sheet submission must be made by email to the identified law clerks at least one day before plaintiff’s case closes, unless the court directs otherwise.

View ruleSource: page 1, section JURY TRIALS AND PATTERN JURY INSTRUCTIONS (PJI)

How do I request an adjournment or extension before Judge Sharon Bourne-Clarke?

Advance notice is not fully stated in the structured details. A consent adjournment requires a fully executed stipulation showing good cause and proposing a briefing schedule.

View ruleSource: page 1, section ADJOURNMENTS OF MOTIONS

Is electronic filing required before Judge Sharon Bourne-Clarke?

Yes. Electronic filing is required for the covered filings. Motions, stipulations, affirmations, affidavits, and proposed orders must be filed electronically through NYSCEF unless the matter is exempt from electronic filing.

View ruleSource: page 1, section MOTION PRACTICE (22 NYCRR PART 202; NYSCEF)

When is a filing treated as filed before Judge Sharon Bourne-Clarke?

The rule addresses filing timing, filing status, or cure windows. The stipulation must be filed by 5:00 p.m. on the business day before the return date.

View ruleSource: page 1, section ADJOURNMENTS OF MOTIONS
Complete rules summary for Judge Sharon Bourne-Clarke

A consent adjournment requires a fully executed stipulation showing good cause and proposing a briefing schedule.

The stipulation must be filed by 5:00 p.m. on the business day before the return date.

Motions, stipulations, affirmations, affidavits, and proposed orders must be filed electronically through NYSCEF unless the matter is exempt from electronic filing.

Every proposed order must include a complete case caption and avoid symbols and abbreviations in its body.

Each proposed order must list the relevant NYSCEF document numbers for the motion, opposition, and any reply.

A proposed order may not place the judge’s signature on a stand-alone page without accompanying text.

A noncompliant proposed order will be rejected and must be corrected and refiled for the court’s consideration.

Subpoenas may not be submitted electronically.

Before trial, each party must provide marked pleadings, bills of particulars, a proposed-exhibit list, and a witness list identifying witnesses and interpreter or scheduling needs.

Counsel must submit proposed jury charges based on the current New York Pattern Jury Instructions and a proposed verdict sheet.

Proposed jury charges and verdict sheets must be emailed to the law clerks in Microsoft Word format no later than one day before the close of plaintiff’s case unless the court directs otherwise.

The jury-charge and verdict-sheet submission must be made by email to the identified law clerks at least one day before plaintiff’s case closes, unless the court directs otherwise.

The jury-charge and verdict-sheet submission is due no later than one day before the close of plaintiff’s case, unless the court directs otherwise.

Infant-compromise applications require compliance with CPLR §1208 and applicable administrative orders, together with complete medical documentation, lien information, and a proposed order.

Counsel must include an affirmation in every submission disclosing AI use, confirming independent verification of authorities and arguments, and attesting that no fictitious case law was used.

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