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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 Arlene Bluth

- **Address:** 60 Centre Street, New York, NY 10007 - **Part:** Part 14 Complex Litigation Part - **Chambers:** Room 521 - **Chambers Phone:** (646) 386-5725 - **Courtroom:** Room 432 - **Courtroom Phone:** (646) 386-3219 - **Assistant Law Clerk:** Jacob Hade, Esq. - **Law Clerk:** Gregory L. Schneider, Esq.

Common questions about Judge Arlene Bluth's rules

Are courtesy copies required for Judge Arlene Bluth?

Hard copies of motion papers are not required in cases filed electronically.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Hon. Arlene P. Bluth - Part 14 Rules

What must be included with motion filings before Judge Arlene Bluth?

The rule identifies required filing content or certificates. The first page of every motion paper must display the applicable Motion Sequence Number in the upper-right corner.

View ruleSource: page 3, section 3. Motion Sequence Number (“MSQ”)

What must be included with note of issue filings before Judge Arlene Bluth?

The rule identifies required filing content or certificates. A conference order granting permission is required before a party may file a note of issue.

View ruleSource: page 5, section C. Instructions Applicable to Conference Orders and Stipulations

How may parties contact Judge Arlene Bluth's chambers?

The rule addresses email communications with Judge Arlene Bluth's clerk. The rule lists email SFC-Part14-Clerk@nycourts.gov. For paper cases, an adjournment or scheduling request must be emailed to both the part clerk and Part 14 chambers.

View ruleSource: page 2, section Requests for Adjournments/Scheduling Matters

How do I request an adjournment or extension before Judge Arlene Bluth?

Requests should be made at least 24 hours in advance when this rule applies before Judge Arlene Bluth. For e-filed cases, a party may request an adjournment by uploading a request to NYSCEF at least 24 hours before the scheduled appearance, preferably signed by all parties.

View ruleSource: page 2, section Requests for Adjournments/Scheduling Matters

What filing deadlines does Judge Arlene Bluth set?

Summary judgment motions must be filed no later than 120 days after the note of issue is filed, absent leave of court granted only upon motion.

View ruleSource: page 4, section F. Summary Judgment Motions
Complete rules summary for Judge Arlene Bluth

Unless advance permission is granted, parties must comply with Uniform Civil Rule 202.8-b word limits, and the court may disregard noncompliant papers.

Hard copies of motion papers are not required in cases filed electronically.

Motions are ordinarily decided on submission, and any party may request oral argument by e-filing a letter before submitting the motion.

Parties must upload an e-filed letter to contact the court.

In addition to uploading the letter, parties may email both the part clerk and Part 14 chambers addresses.

Adjournment requests for motions in Room 130 must follow Room 130's rules.

For e-filed cases, a party may request an adjournment by uploading a request to NYSCEF at least 24 hours before the scheduled appearance, preferably signed by all parties.

References to deposition testimony must cite the exact page and line numbers relied upon and may not merely attach the entire transcript or relevant portions.

For paper cases, an adjournment or scheduling request must be emailed to both the part clerk and Part 14 chambers.

The court does not require hard copies of motion papers filed electronically unless it specifically requests them.

Parties should email the clerk if exhibits, such as videos, cannot be uploaded to NYSCEF.

The first page of every motion paper must display the applicable Motion Sequence Number in the upper-right corner.

Exhibits must be uploaded in accordance with the E-Filing Protocol.

Every page of every exhibit must be numbered.

References to exhibits must include pinpoint citations identifying the exact location within the exhibit.

Summary judgment motions must be filed no later than 120 days after the note of issue is filed, absent leave of court granted only upon motion.

A cross-motion seeking relief against someone other than the initial movant does not relate back to the original motion and must be filed within 120 days after the note of issue is filed.

A conference order granting permission is required before a party may file a note of issue.

Trial authorizations must be provided 90 days before trial.

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