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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 Ariel D. Chesler

- **Address:** 80 Centre Street, New York, NY 10013 - **Part:** Part 62 City and Transit IAS Part - **Chambers:** Room 328 - **Chambers Phone:** (646) 386-5856 - **Courtroom:** Room 328 - **Courtroom Phone:** (646) 386-3274 - **Assistant Law Clerk:** Nicole Paniccia, Esq. - **Principal Law Clerk:** Shanon A. Farinha, Esq.

Common questions about Judge Ariel D. Chesler's rules

Does Judge Ariel D. Chesler require a pre-motion conference or letter before filing a motion?

Judge Ariel D. Chesler's rules set a pre-motion procedure for sur replys. Surreply papers will not be accepted without leave of court.

View ruleSource: page 2, section IV. Motion Practice – General Motion Requirements

What page or word limits apply to motion in chief affidavit or affirmation before Judge Ariel D. Chesler?

Judge Ariel D. Chesler's rule states these limits: 7000 words; 20 pages. Affidavits and affirmations for motions in chief or cross-motions may not exceed 7,000 words or 20 pages.

View ruleSource: page 2, section IV. Motion Practice – General Motion Requirements

What page or word limits apply to opposition or reply affidavit or affirmation before Judge Ariel D. Chesler?

Judge Ariel D. Chesler's rule states these limits: 4200 words; 10 pages; 4200 words; 10 pages. Opposition and reply affidavits and affirmations may not exceed 4,200 words or 10 pages.

View ruleSource: page 2, section IV. Motion Practice – General Motion Requirements

What formatting rules apply to filings before Judge Ariel D. Chesler?

Judge Ariel D. Chesler's formatting rule includes file format docx. When there is a jury, proposed jury charges must be provided in Word format.

View ruleSource: page 3, section VI. Trials & Hearings

What must be included with motion filings before Judge Ariel D. Chesler?

The rule requires exhibit list. When a case has a related pending federal-court matter, all relevant federal papers and orders must be attached to motions.

View ruleSource: page 2, section IV. Motion Practice – General Motion Requirements

What must be included with motion withdrawal stipulation filings before Judge Ariel D. Chesler?

The rule identifies required filing content or certificates. To withdraw a fully submitted motion, the movant must file a stipulation and email it to the Principal, Assistant Law Clerk, and Part Clerk for so-ordering.

View ruleSource: page 2, section IV. Motion Practice – General Motion Requirements

How may parties contact Judge Ariel D. Chesler's chambers?

The rule addresses email communications with Judge Ariel D. Chesler's chambers. Counsel must email documents submitted for so-ordering to both the Principal and Assistant Law Clerk and include all counsel.

View ruleSource: page 1, section II. General

How do I request an adjournment or extension before Judge Ariel D. Chesler?

Requests should be made at least 5 business days in advance when this rule applies before Judge Ariel D. Chesler. An appearance must be adjourned at least five business days in advance unless an emergency applies.

View ruleSource: page 2, section III. Adjournments

Is electronic filing required before Judge Ariel D. Chesler?

Yes. Electronic filing is required for the covered filings. Attorneys must e-file all actions through NYSCEF, but the rule does not apply to pro se litigants.

View ruleSource: page 1, section II. General

What filing deadlines apply to stipulation and notice filings before Judge Ariel D. Chesler?

Counsel must promptly notify the court of a settlement or resolution by filing a stipulation or notice in NYSCEF and simultaneously emailing a copy to the Part Clerk and Law Clerks.

View ruleSource: page 1, section II. General

What rule applies to service for settlement notice before Judge Ariel D. Chesler?

The rule addresses service method, recipient, or timing requirements. Details: method: service by email, recipient: the clerk, timing: 0 hours at filing. A copy of the settlement or resolution filing must be emailed to the Part Clerk and Law Clerks simultaneously with the NYSCEF filing.

View ruleSource: page 1, section II. General
Complete rules summary for Judge Ariel D. Chesler

An appearance must be adjourned at least five business days in advance unless an emergency applies.

The court encourages pre-motion or settlement conferences where possible, with requests emailed to both the Principal and Assistant Law Clerk.

Attorneys must e-file all actions through NYSCEF, but the rule does not apply to pro se litigants.

Counsel must email documents submitted for so-ordering to both the Principal and Assistant Law Clerk and include all counsel.

Ex parte communications with the Part are prohibited unless the court instructs otherwise, and the court will disregard them.

Litigation may not be conducted by email.

Correspondence with the Part Clerk and Law Clerks must be by email and addressed to all counsel and any self-represented parties.

Parties must not email or call Chambers about preliminary conferences because the DCM Part handles them.

Counsel must promptly notify the court of a settlement or resolution by filing a stipulation or notice in NYSCEF and simultaneously emailing a copy to the Part Clerk and Law Clerks.

A settlement or resolution must be reported by filing a stipulation or notice through NYSCEF.

A copy of the settlement or resolution filing must be emailed to the Part Clerk and Law Clerks simultaneously with the NYSCEF filing.

Parties must not call Chambers to request an adjournment.

Adjournment requests for notices of motion not yet submitted must be sent to the Submission Part.

Adjournments generally must be requested at least five business days in advance.

A request for a so-ordered stipulation adjourning a Submission Part motion should be emailed to the Part Clerk.

Even a consented adjournment is not granted until the court approves it.

The court will schedule oral argument on motions at its discretion, except for motions to renew or reargue.

Affidavits and affirmations for motions in chief or cross-motions may not exceed 7,000 words or 20 pages.

Opposition and reply affidavits and affirmations may not exceed 4,200 words or 10 pages.

Surreply papers will not be accepted without leave of court.

When a case has a related pending federal-court matter, all relevant federal papers and orders must be attached to motions.

A pre-motion or settlement conference request must be emailed to both the Principal and Assistant Law Clerk.

To withdraw a fully submitted motion, the movant must file a stipulation and email it to the Principal, Assistant Law Clerk, and Part Clerk for so-ordering.

The motion-withdrawal stipulation must also be emailed to the Principal, Assistant Law Clerk, and Part Clerk for so-ordering.

For an unresolved discovery dispute, parties should request a pre-motion conference with a law clerk by emailing the Principal and Assistant Law Clerk.

The pre-motion conference request for an unresolved discovery dispute must be emailed to both the Principal and Assistant Law Clerk.

An Order to Show Cause must be used for emergent or time-sensitive issues requiring court intervention.

When the AI certification reports use of a generative AI program, the certification must identify the program and the documents containing AI-generated material.

Every stay application must be made by Order to Show Cause.

Every request for interim relief must be made by Order to Show Cause.

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