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These 265 rules apply across New York Supreme Court, New York County. Where this judge's own standing orders above address the same topic, the judge's requirement controls.

Filing Requirements

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  • Applies to
    Filing agent authorization

    A filing agent must submit an authorization form before or with the attorney’s first NYSCEF filing in the action.

  • Applies to
    Hard copy documents
    Must include
    notice of electronic filing

    Nonparticipating counsel must submit the original hard-copy documents, an additional unbound copy, and a Notice of Hard-Copy Submission simultaneously.

  • Applies to
    Attorney filing account
    Must include
    notice of electronic filing

    An attorney using a filing agent must have a User ID and password so the agent’s filings are associated with the attorney of record.

E-Filing

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  • For cases commenced on or after February 19, 2013, e-filing through NYSCEF is mandatory except for the listed case types, and all subsequent documents must be e-filed.

  • An attorney lacking the equipment or knowledge to e-file, and lacking qualifying staff support, may opt out of mandatory e-filing by filing Form EFM 2 with the Clerk.

  • Unrepresented litigants are automatically exempt from mandatory e-filing but may voluntarily participate.

Filing Timing

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  • Deadline
    3 business days

    Failure to electronically refile hard-copy documents within three business days will cause the originals to be discarded and may result in an incomplete court record.

  • A motion on notice or notice of petition must be e-filed no later than eight days before the return date.

  • Deadline
    24 hours

    The Clerk normally takes 24 hours to review and process a proposed order to show cause.

Sealing

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  • To correct an electronically filed document containing confidential data or filed in error, notify the parties and non-party filers, request restricted status through NYSCEF, and file an order to show cause within five business days seeking temporary relief and correction; restricted status expires after five days unless extended by the required notification and order.

  • An order granting relief to correct a filing must be submitted to the County Clerk using the applicable notice form, with the sealing-order procedure using the NYSCEF sealing notification and a copy of the order.

  • An infant's compromise application must be filed through NYSCEF in redacted form, with an unredacted copy submitted for the Justice's action.

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About Judge Alexander M. Tisch

- **Address:** 71 Thomas Street, New York, NY 10013 - **Part:** Part 18 General IAS Part - **Chambers:** Room 104 - **Chambers Phone:** (646) 386-3968 - **Courtroom:** Room 104 - **Courtroom Phone:** (646) 386-3472 - **Assistant Law Clerk:** Elizabeth Mittan, Esq. - **Law Clerk:** Sara Crasson, Esq.

Common questions about Judge Alexander M. Tisch's rules

Does Judge Alexander M. Tisch require a pre-motion conference or letter before filing a motion?

Judge Alexander M. Tisch's rules set a pre-motion procedure for discovery. Before filing a discovery motion, a party must comply with the cited regulations and request a conference, unless it requests leave to proceed without a conference because the conference would be futile; any granted leave must be identified precisely in the good-faith affirmation.

View ruleSource: page 6, section IX. DISCOVERY MOTIONS

What must be included with document or exhibit filings before Judge Alexander M. Tisch?

The rule identifies required filing content or certificates. Failure to separately file and describe electronic documents or exhibits may result in rejection of the filing.

View ruleSource: page 5, section V. PAPERS

How may parties contact Judge Alexander M. Tisch's chambers?

Ex parte communications with Justice Tisch or his staff are prohibited.

View ruleSource: page 1, section I. CORRESPONDENCE TO CHAMBERS

How do I request an adjournment or extension before Judge Alexander M. Tisch?

Advance notice is not fully stated in the structured details. An adjournment request for a motion returnable in the Motions Submissions Part must be made by e-filing a stipulation to adjourn.

View ruleSource: page 1, section II. ADJOURNMENTS

Does Judge Alexander M. Tisch require motion papers to be bundled?

No. The rule prohibits holding covered papers for bundling. Each electronically submitted document or exhibit must be filed separately and identified in NYSCEF's Additional Document Information section.

View ruleSource: page 5, section V. PAPERS

Is electronic filing required before Judge Alexander M. Tisch?

Yes. Electronic filing is required for the covered filings. Letters must be e-filed and separately sent by mail or e-mail to Judge Tisch’s law clerks or the Part 18 Clerk.

View ruleSource: page 1, section I. CORRESPONDENCE TO CHAMBERS

When is a filing treated as filed before Judge Alexander M. Tisch?

A stipulation or proposed status conference order submitted instead of appearing virtually must be received the day before the scheduled conference appearance.

View ruleSource: page 3, section III. CONFERENCES
Complete rules summary for Judge Alexander M. Tisch

Ex parte communications with Justice Tisch or his staff are prohibited.

Consent-based adjournment requests received less than one business day before the appearance may be denied or not entertained, except in emergencies.

The court prohibits calls to Chambers or the Part 18 Clerk asking whether a decision has issued or when it is expected.

Letters must be e-filed and separately sent by mail or e-mail to Judge Tisch’s law clerks or the Part 18 Clerk.

Correspondence sent initially by mail or e-mail must also be e-filed on NYSCEF.

Correspondence in a paper case must be sent directly to Part 18 for filing with the County Clerk after court review.

An adjournment request for a motion returnable in the Motions Submissions Part must be made by e-filing a stipulation to adjourn.

Part 18 appearance adjournment requests must be emailed to the Part 18 Clerk at least one business day before the scheduled appearance.

When no timely adjournment request was submitted, the parties should appear and request the adjournment in person to the extent possible.

If the parties cannot agree to an adjournment, they should contact the Part Clerk to request a conference call with the Court.

The parties may instead appear at the scheduled appearance and request the adjournment before the Court.

This is an electronic-filing part, and working copies are not required.

Requests to appear in person for oral argument must be directed to the Part Clerk.

A Monday Part 18 motion appearance does not require appearance unless advance argument is requested by email to the Part Clerk and confirmed.

A stipulation or proposed status conference order submitted instead of appearing virtually must be received the day before the scheduled conference appearance.

Parties should email their stipulated proposed order within one business day after the conference.

Each electronically submitted document or exhibit must be filed separately and identified in NYSCEF's Additional Document Information section.

Failure to separately file and describe electronic documents or exhibits may result in rejection of the filing.

Parties are permitted to request a pre-note settlement conference by telephone or email to the Part Clerk.

Immediate notice of settlement or a requested motion withdrawal must be e-filed through NYSCEF and emailed to the Part Clerk.

Notice of settlement or a requested motion withdrawal must immediately be e-filed as correspondence in NYSCEF.

Parties must promptly notify the Part Clerk and request a so-order when stipulations, subpoenas, transcripts, or proposed orders and judgments are e-filed.

A motion pending in the Submissions Part may be withdrawn by e-filing the movant's stipulation or letter under the appropriate motion sequence number.

Further inquiries about withdrawing a motion pending in the Submissions Part may be directed to the listed telephone numbers or email address.

A motion pending in Part 18 may be withdrawn by e-filing the movant's stipulation or letter and immediately advising the Part 18 Clerk in writing.

Before filing a discovery motion, a party must comply with the cited regulations and request a conference, unless it requests leave to proceed without a conference because the conference would be futile; any granted leave must be identified precisely in the good-faith affirmation.

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