Court Rules

Court-wide rules

Applies court-wide

These 25 rules apply across New York Supreme Court, Nassau County. Where this judge's own standing orders above address the same topic, the judge's requirement controls.

E-Filing

All 25
  • Applies to
    Summons

    A summons must be filed electronically.

  • Applies to
    Complaint

    A complaint must be filed electronically.

  • Applies to
    Rji and addendum

    The RJI for an uncontested matrimonial action and its addendum must be filed electronically.

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About Judge Gary M. Carlton

- **Part:** Part 23 - **Phone:** 516-493-3376 - **Courtroom Phone:** 516-493-3379 - **Fax:** 516-493-3317 - **Email:** JudgeCarltonRemote@nycourts.gov - **Law Clerk:** Joseph Lorenzo - **Secretary:** Lata GoPaul - **Courtroom Clerk:** Jennifer A. Sanchez

Common questions about Judge Gary M. Carlton's rules

What must be included with notice of settlement discontinuance mootness death or bankruptcy filings before Judge Gary M. Carlton?

The rule identifies required filing content or certificates. All counsel and self-represented litigants must promptly notify the Court in writing of settlement, discontinuance, complete or partial mootness, death, or bankruptcy.

View ruleSource: page 2, section Appearances

What must be included with summary judgment motion filings before Judge Gary M. Carlton?

The rule requires statement of facts. The movant must submit a statement of material facts with a summary judgment motion.

View ruleSource: page 4, section Motion Practice

How may parties contact Judge Gary M. Carlton's chambers?

The rule addresses email communications with Judge Gary M. Carlton's chambers. The rule lists email JudgeCarltonRemote@nycourts.gov. Parties may email chambers only when copying all other parties, and substantive or fact-specific correspondence requires prior Court approval; violating communications will be disregarded and repeated violations may lead to sanctions.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Correspondence

How do I request an adjournment or extension before Judge Gary M. Carlton?

Advance notice is not fully stated in the structured details. A certification conference may not be adjourned without the Court's prior approval.

View ruleSource: page 2, section Discovery Conferences

Is electronic filing required before Judge Gary M. Carlton?

Yes. Electronic filing is required for the covered filings. Counsel must promptly notify the Court through a NYSCEF filing and chambers by email when an action is settled, discontinued, or otherwise disposed of.

View ruleSource: page 2, section Appearances

What filing deadlines does Judge Gary M. Carlton set?

All motion papers, including reply papers, must be filed by 5:00 p.m. on the business day before the return date.

View ruleSource: page 3, section Motion Practice

What rule applies to service for order to show cause before Judge Gary M. Carlton?

Proof of service is required for the covered service rule. Details: timing: 2 business days before hearing. Proof of service must be filed at least two business days before the order to show cause return date.

View ruleSource: page 3, section Motion Practice
Complete rules summary for Judge Gary M. Carlton

Parties may email chambers only when copying all other parties, and substantive or fact-specific correspondence requires prior Court approval; violating communications will be disregarded and repeated violations may lead to sanctions.

Faxes to chambers are prohibited unless the party first obtains authorization.

Telephone contact with chambers is permitted only for emergencies requiring immediate attention.

Counsel must promptly notify the Court through a NYSCEF filing and chambers by email when an action is settled, discontinued, or otherwise disposed of.

After an action is settled, discontinued, or otherwise disposed of, counsel must also notify chambers by email.

All counsel and self-represented litigants must promptly notify the Court in writing of settlement, discontinuance, complete or partial mootness, death, or bankruptcy.

In non-NYSCEF cases, all motions and related opposition and reply papers must be filed with the County Clerk.

A certification conference may not be adjourned without the Court's prior approval.

A party may obtain a court-approved adjournment by filing a stipulation executed by all parties.

An adjournment request requires prior adversary consent, and if consent is refused, the requesting party must contact chambers for a ruling before the return date.

All motion papers, including reply papers, must be filed by 5:00 p.m. on the business day before the return date.

A note of issue must be filed before any trial may commence, and parties must contact the court 48 hours before trial to confirm everyone will appear.

Proof of service must be filed at least two business days before the order to show cause return date.

A motion for summary judgment under CPLR 3212(a) must be made no later than 60 days after the note of issue is filed.

The movant must submit a statement of material facts with a summary judgment motion.

An opposing party must submit a responsive statement of material facts in opposition to a summary judgment motion.

When a good-faith conference call with the principal law clerk may help resolve issues or avoid motion practice, parties may contact chambers to schedule a conference.

A note of issue must be filed before trial may commence.

A note of issue must be filed before an inquest may commence.

A complaint is subject to dismissal when the note-of-issue filing deadline passes without the note being filed.

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