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 Maureen Heitner

- **Assignment:** Court Of Claims, (AJSC) - **Part:** Part 33 - **Phone:** 516-493-4016 - **Courtroom Phone:** 516-493-3199 - **Fax:** 516-493-3771 - **Email:** judgeheitnerremote@nycourts.gov - **Law Clerk:** Kimberly Tivin - **Secretary:** Khashea Surujpaul

Common questions about Judge Maureen Heitner's rules

What must be included with stipulation filings before Judge Maureen Heitner?

The rule identifies required filing content or certificates. A stipulation concerning a motion must state whether it resolves and withdraws the entire motion or identify which branches of the motion it resolves.

View ruleSource: page 2, section Motions

How may parties contact Judge Maureen Heitner's chambers?

The rule addresses phone communications with Judge Maureen Heitner's chambers. Parties must not call Chambers unless the Court instructs them to do so.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Appearances and Adjournments

How do I request an adjournment or extension before Judge Maureen Heitner?

Advance notice is not fully stated in the structured details. Before requesting an adjournment, counsel or a party must seek the adversary’s consent, report the efforts made and whether consent was given or withheld, submit the request to the Part 33 clerk in person, by phone, or by email, and obtain Court approval.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Appearances and Adjournments

When is a filing treated as filed before Judge Maureen Heitner?

The rule states a 9:30am filing cutoff. Unless the Court directs otherwise, motions to compel or preclude discovery must be set for return on Tuesdays at 9:30 a.m.

View ruleSource: page 2, section Motions
Complete rules summary for Judge Maureen Heitner

Before requesting an adjournment, counsel or a party must seek the adversary’s consent, report the efforts made and whether consent was given or withheld, submit the request to the Part 33 clerk in person, by phone, or by email, and obtain Court approval.

Parties must not call Chambers unless the Court instructs them to do so.

Counsel and parties must immediately email the Chambers address if they experience technical difficulty joining a virtual conference.

Counsel must email an Affirmation of Actual Engagement to the Chambers address as soon as counsel becomes aware of the conflict.

Stipulations of Settlement must be emailed to the Chambers address as soon as practicable.

A party or counsel opposed to upfront emergency relief must immediately notify the Chambers email address after receiving the 22 NYCRR 202.7 notice.

Unless the Court directs otherwise, motions to compel or preclude discovery must be set for return on Tuesdays at 9:30 a.m.

Every motion must be fully briefed under the CPLR before its return date.

A stipulation concerning a motion must state whether it resolves and withdraws the entire motion or identify which branches of the motion it resolves.

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