Court Rules

Court-wide rules

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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

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  • 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 Nancy Nicotra

- **Part:** Part 49 - **Phone:** 516-213-0691 - **Fax:** 516-493-3852 - **Email:** judgenicotraremote@nycourts.gov - **Law Clerk:** Debra L. Siegel - **Secretary:** Charmaine Cooper - **Part Clerk:** Amber Rolon

Common questions about Judge Nancy Nicotra's rules

Are courtesy copies required for Judge Nancy Nicotra?

Courtesy-copy rule applies for motions. Details: delivery prior to submission, by hand delivery. Courtesy paper copies of every filing on a motion must be provided to the Court before the motion is submitted.

View ruleSource: page 4, section IV.B.1. Submission of the Motion

Does Judge Nancy Nicotra require a pre-motion conference or letter before filing a motion?

Judge Nancy Nicotra's rules set a pre-motion procedure for discovery. Discovery motions and discovery-related Orders to Show Cause generally require a conference before the return date unless the Court specifically waives it.

View ruleSource: page 4, section IV.A. PRE-MOTION DISCOVERY

What must be included with request for adjournment filings before Judge Nancy Nicotra?

The rule identifies required filing content or certificates. A conference adjournment application must be submitted using a completely filled-out Request for Adjournment Form.

View ruleSource: page 2, section III. ADJOURNMENTS

What must be included with reply filings before Judge Nancy Nicotra?

The rule identifies required filing content or certificates. Replies are prohibited on Orders to Show Cause, and sur-replies are prohibited on every motion.

View ruleSource: page 4, section IV.B.4. Submission of the Motion

How may parties contact Judge Nancy Nicotra's chambers?

The rule addresses phone communications. A party seeking a motion adjournment without consent must contact the Court and all parties and arrange a phone conference with the Court.

View ruleSource: page 3, section C.2. Adjournments for Motions Not on Consent

How do I request an adjournment or extension before Judge Nancy Nicotra?

Advance notice is not fully stated in the structured details. A consent-based conference adjournment application must reach chambers by email and NYSCEF by 4:00 p.m. on the preceding business day.

View ruleSource: page 2, section III. ADJOURNMENTS

Is electronic filing required before Judge Nancy Nicotra?

Yes. Electronic filing is required for the covered filings. A copy of the original Stipulation of Settlement must be uploaded to NYSCEF and emailed to chambers at the listed address.

View ruleSource: page 5, section IV. MOTIONS

What filing deadlines does Judge Nancy Nicotra set?

Motions must be returnable and marked submitted on a Friday, subject to the Court's calendar.

View ruleSource: page 4, section IV.B.2. Submission of the Motion

What rule applies to service for written correspondence before Judge Nancy Nicotra?

The rule addresses service method, recipient, or timing requirements. A copy of written correspondence to chambers must be delivered simultaneously to any party not appearing through NYSCEF.

View ruleSource: page 2, section II. COMMUNICATION WITH CHAMBERS
Complete rules summary for Judge Nancy Nicotra

The court should be informed of pending motions that day and should have courtesy copies available at the conference or trial.

Correspondence should be submitted through NYSCEF with a courtesy copy emailed to the chambers address.

A copy of written correspondence to chambers must be delivered simultaneously to any party not appearing through NYSCEF.

The court will not entertain ex parte communications.

A consent-based conference adjournment application must reach chambers by email and NYSCEF by 4:00 p.m. on the preceding business day.

Discovery motions and discovery-related Orders to Show Cause generally require a conference before the return date unless the Court specifically waives it.

A conference adjournment application must be submitted using a completely filled-out Request for Adjournment Form.

Incomplete or untimely adjournment forms are summarily denied unless the court is advised of extraordinary circumstances.

A confirming letter should be filed through NYSCEF and state the consent adjournment date, include the full caption and index number, note the current calendar date, and confirm simultaneous copying of all parties.

A party seeking an adjournment without consent must contact the Court and all parties and arrange a telephone conference if the Court considers one necessary.

The Court may grant an adjournment over objection without holding the telephone conference.

A party seeking a motion adjournment without consent must contact the Court and all parties and arrange a phone conference with the Court.

An adjournment request based on counsel's actual engagement in another matter must include a conforming Affirmation of Actual Engagement.

All attorneys and pro se litigants must be notified of an adjournment request before the request is submitted to the Court.

Requests for Preliminary Conference adjournments must be sent to the DCM Clerk's office rather than Chambers.

A consent-based motion adjournment application must be emailed to Chambers by 4:00 p.m. on the preceding business day before the motion's return date.

Consent-based motion adjournment applications must be submitted to Chambers by email.

The movant must email the Court and copy all other parties to schedule the required discovery conference.

Courtesy paper copies of every filing on a motion must be provided to the Court before the motion is submitted.

Motions must be returnable and marked submitted on a Friday, subject to the Court's calendar.

If the Court does not receive all required courtesy paper copies, the motion will be adjourned for two weeks to allow their delivery.

Motions other than discovery motions are resolved on submission unless the Court directs otherwise.

Replies are prohibited on Orders to Show Cause, and sur-replies are prohibited on every motion.

Counsel must notify the Court by letter when a submitted motion is wholly or partly settled, identifying the motion, submission date, settled portions, and remaining issues.

A copy of the original Stipulation of Settlement must be uploaded to NYSCEF and emailed to chambers at the listed address.

A copy of the Stipulation of Settlement must be sent to chambers by email at the specified address.

Specified trial-related submissions must be made at the trial conference or as soon as practicable.

All exhibits must be pre-marked for identification before trial begins.

An adjournment request must provide at least three proposed alternative dates.

The adjournment request form requires the number of prior adjournments of the particular event.

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