Court 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 Steven Z. Mostofsky

Holds Part 9 in the Kings County Supreme Court, Civil Term. Court staff: Principal Law Clerk: Charles Siegel, Esq.; Assistant Law Clerk: Affan Nagi, Esq.; Part Clerk: Lavern Swaby The part rules page states: Updated: February 3, 2025.

360 Adams Street, Courtroom 724 Brooklyn, New York 11201 Courtroom/Part Clerk Telephone No: 347-296-1102 Part 9 Email: KSCCVPart9@nycourts.gov Updated: February 3, 2025

Common questions about Judge Steven Z. Mostofsky's rules

How may parties contact Judge Steven Z. Mostofsky's chambers?

Do not request an adjournment by telephone or email.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Part Reminders

How do I request an adjournment or extension before Judge Steven Z. Mostofsky?

Advance notice is not fully stated in the structured details. Adjournment requests are granted only when all parties consent and file a stipulation through NYSCEF before the return date.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Part Reminders

Is electronic filing required before Judge Steven Z. Mostofsky?

Yes. Electronic filing is required for the covered filings. Motion papers must be filed electronically through NYSCEF, or in person with the Motion Support Office when the action does not participate in NYSCEF.

View ruleSource: page 1, section MOTIONS

When is a filing treated as filed before Judge Steven Z. Mostofsky?

The rule addresses filing timing, filing status, or cure windows. Opposition papers are due two weeks before the court-set return date.

View ruleSource: page 1, section MOTIONS
Complete rules summary for Judge Steven Z. Mostofsky

Do not request an adjournment by telephone or email.

Do not telephone the court to ask whether an appearance is required.

Adjournment requests are granted only when all parties consent and file a stipulation through NYSCEF before the return date.

Parties may not stipulate to filing answering papers fewer than two weeks before the return date.

Ex parte communications with the court are prohibited.

Motion papers must be filed electronically through NYSCEF, or in person with the Motion Support Office when the action does not participate in NYSCEF.

The court does not grant adjournment requests submitted by email or telephone.

Opposition papers are due two weeks before the court-set return date.

Reply papers, if any, are due at least one week before the court-set return date.

The court will not engage in ex parte communication, and all communications to the court must be on notice to the opposing party.

Subpoenas cannot be filed or accepted electronically.

Infant compromise order petitions must be filed through NYSCEF with a stipulation of discontinuance.

Supplemental submissions in infant compromise matters must be uploaded through NYSCEF.

Submissions in infant compromise matters must be separated by exhibit tabs.

The court will not engage in ex parte communications or entertain discovery issues; judicial intervention requires a formal application, except as otherwise indicated.

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