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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 Hasa A. Kingo

- **Address:** 80 Centre Street, New York, NY 10013 - **Part:** Part 65 Med Mal Part - **Chambers:** Room 308 - **Chambers Phone:** (646) 386-4740 - **Courtroom:** Room 308 - **Courtroom Phone:** (646) 386-3887 - **Assistant Law Clerk:** Dani Wachtel, Esq. - **Law Clerk:** Laurie Furdyna, Esq.

Common questions about Judge Hasa A. Kingo's rules

Does Judge Hasa A. Kingo require a pre-motion conference or letter before filing a motion?

Judge Hasa A. Kingo's rules set a pre-motion procedure for discovery. Before filing a discovery motion, parties must attempt to meet and confer and, if the dispute remains unresolved, request a conference with the court by emailing the Part Clerk and Chambers.

View ruleSource: page 3, section Motion Practice

What formatting rules apply to filings before Judge Hasa A. Kingo?

Judge Hasa A. Kingo's formatting rule includes file format PDF and ocr text-searchable. Every electronically filed document must be submitted as an OCR text-searchable PDF file.

View ruleSource: page 4, section Motion Practice

What must be included with proposed order filings before Judge Hasa A. Kingo?

The rule requires proposed order. Proposed Preliminary Conference and Compliance Conference Orders must be emailed to the Assistant Law Clerk and Chambers within 48 hours after the conference.

View ruleSource: page 2, section Other Conferences

What must be included with note of issue filings before Judge Hasa A. Kingo?

The rule identifies required filing content or certificates. A note of issue may be filed only with a stipulation executed by all parties certifying that discovery is complete.

View ruleSource: page 3, section Preliminary Conference Order Guidelines

How may parties contact Judge Hasa A. Kingo's chambers?

Parties must not telephone Chambers regarding adjournments.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Adjournments

How do I request an adjournment or extension before Judge Hasa A. Kingo?

Requests should be made at least 2 business days in advance when this rule applies before Judge Hasa A. Kingo. An adjournment request must be made at least two business days before the scheduled appearance.

View ruleSource: page 2, section Adjournments

Is electronic filing required before Judge Hasa A. Kingo?

Yes. Electronic filing is required for the covered filings. Court-addressed correspondence and documents requiring the judge’s signature must be electronically filed and also emailed to the Part Clerk and Chambers.

View ruleSource: page 1, section General

What filing deadlines does Judge Hasa A. Kingo set?

Summary-judgment motions must be filed within 60 days after the note of issue is filed and must include a memorandum of law.

View ruleSource: page 3, section Motion Practice

What service or proof of service rules apply before Judge Hasa A. Kingo?

The rule addresses service method, recipient, or timing requirements. When a defendant demands medical authorizations together with a Bill of Particulars, plaintiff’s counsel must serve the requested authorizations at the same time as the Bill of Particulars.

View ruleSource: page 3, section Preliminary Conference Order Guidelines
Complete rules summary for Judge Hasa A. Kingo

Parties must not telephone Chambers regarding adjournments.

Parties must promptly email the Part Clerk and Chambers when a case, claim, or pending motion is settled or resolved.

Court-addressed correspondence and documents requiring the judge’s signature must be electronically filed and also emailed to the Part Clerk and Chambers.

Court-addressed correspondence and documents requiring the judge’s signature must also be emailed to the Part Clerk.

Ex parte communications with the court are prohibited, and all court emails must include all parties.

Chambers should be called only for urgent matters, and opposing counsel must participate when contacting the court by telephone.

An adjournment request must be made at least two business days before the scheduled appearance.

An attorney seeking an adjournment must first seek consent from all adversaries before contacting the court.

All Part 65 adjournment requests must be electronically filed through NYSCEF and emailed to the Part Clerk and Chambers.

A consensual Part 65 adjournment request must be submitted as a fully executed stipulation stating the reason for the request.

When all parties do not consent, an attorney may submit an affirmation stating the reason and detailing consent attempts, while a self-represented party may submit a letter containing the same information.

A motion-submission adjournment request consented to by all parties must be filed through NYSCEF as a fully executed stipulation stating the reason.

When all parties do not consent to a motion-submission adjournment, an attorney may submit an affirmation, and a pro se party may submit a letter instead of a stipulation.

A motion-submission adjournment request that seeks a return date more than 60 days after the initial date or lacks consent must also be emailed to the Part Clerk and Chambers.

Parties seeking a settlement conference are encouraged to email the Part Clerk and Chambers with all necessary parties copied.

Proposed Preliminary Conference and Compliance Conference Orders must be emailed to the Assistant Law Clerk and Chambers within 48 hours after the conference.

Parties must email proposed Preliminary Conference Orders and Compliance Conference Orders to the Assistant Law Clerk and Chambers within forty-eight (48) hours of the conference date.

Unsigned draft orders must not be uploaded to NYSCEF because Chambers is not automatically notified of NYSCEF filings.

A proposed preliminary-conference order must state when the Bill of Particulars was served, and the court will defer issuing the order until the Bill of Particulars is provided if it has not been served.

When a defendant demands medical authorizations together with a Bill of Particulars, plaintiff’s counsel must serve the requested authorizations at the same time as the Bill of Particulars.

If a proposed preliminary-conference order is not received before the scheduled conference date, the parties must appear in person for the preliminary conference.

A note of issue may be filed only with a stipulation executed by all parties certifying that discovery is complete.

A compliance-conference stipulation or order may not require submission of records or materials for in camera review unless the matter has first been conferenced with and approved by the court.

Before filing a discovery motion, parties must attempt to meet and confer and, if the dispute remains unresolved, request a conference with the court by emailing the Part Clerk and Chambers.

Summary-judgment motions must be filed within 60 days after the note of issue is filed and must include a memorandum of law.

Every electronically filed document must be submitted as an OCR text-searchable PDF file.

A memorandum of law is required for every motion for summary judgment.

Filing a dispositive motion does not automatically stay discovery; counsel must request a court determination regarding a stay under CPLR § 3214(b), using the Part Clerk and Chambers email addresses.

Part 65 is paperless, and hard copies of electronically filed motions are not required.

To withdraw a fully submitted pending motion, electronically file a withdrawal stipulation or letter in NYSCEF and immediately notify both the Part Clerk and Chambers by email.

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