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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 Lori S. Sattler

- **Address:** 60 Centre Street, New York, NY 10007 - **Part:** Part 2 General IAS Part - **Chambers:** Room 669 - **Chambers Phone:** (646) 386-3819 - **Courtroom:** Room 212 - **Courtroom Phone:** (646) 386-3852 - **Assistant Law Clerk:** Harrison Gay - **Principal Law Clerk:** Lydia Devine, Esq.

Common questions about Judge Lori S. Sattler's rules

Are courtesy copies required for Judge Lori S. Sattler?

Courtesy-copy rule applies for motions. Courtesy or working copies of e-filed motions are discouraged and should not be delivered to the part.

View ruleSource: page 2, section III. Motion Practice

What formatting rules apply to filings before Judge Lori S. Sattler?

Judge Lori S. Sattler's formatting rule includes label each motion paper and exhibit individually, tab each motion paper and exhibit individually, and include the motion sequence number in the upper-right corner of the first page. Motion papers and exhibits must be individually labeled and tabbed, and the motion sequence number must appear in the upper-right corner of the first page.

View ruleSource: page 2, section III. Motion Practice

What must be included with proposed jury instructions filings before Judge Lori S. Sattler?

The rule identifies required filing content or certificates. Proposed jury instructions must be specifically tailored to the action.

View ruleSource: page 3, section VII. Trials

How may parties contact Judge Lori S. Sattler's chambers?

The rule addresses email communications with Judge Lori S. Sattler's chambers. Ex parte communications are prohibited; procedural questions should be directed to the Part Clerk, while substantive questions may be emailed to chambers with all sides copied.

View ruleSource: page 1, section I. General

How do I request an adjournment or extension before Judge Lori S. Sattler?

Advance notice is not fully stated in the structured details. All adjournment requests require court approval.

View ruleSource: page 3, section IV. Adjournments

Does Judge Lori S. Sattler require motion papers to be bundled?

No. The rule prohibits holding covered papers for bundling. Bundling motion papers and exhibits is prohibited because each must be e-filed separately.

View ruleSource: page 2, section III. Motion Practice

Is electronic filing required before Judge Lori S. Sattler?

Yes. Electronic filing is required for the covered filings. Parties must promptly notify the court in writing through NYSCEF and email the Part Clerk and chambers when specified case events occur, and the obligation continues after the event.

View ruleSource: page 1, section I. General

What filing deadlines does Judge Lori S. Sattler set?

Summary judgment motions must be filed within 120 days after the note of issue unless the Court orders otherwise; absent good cause, untimely motions will be denied.

View ruleSource: page 3, section VI. Note of Issue
Complete rules summary for Judge Lori S. Sattler

Ex parte communications are prohibited; procedural questions should be directed to the Part Clerk, while substantive questions may be emailed to chambers with all sides copied.

Failure to state an opposition to a non-consent adjournment request may result in the appearance being adjourned.

Parties must promptly notify the court in writing through NYSCEF and email the Part Clerk and chambers when specified case events occur, and the obligation continues after the event.

Parties may submit a proposed conference order at least one day before the conference instead of appearing.

A party filing a Request for a Preliminary Conference should notify chambers, with all sides copied.

Motion papers and exhibits must be individually labeled and tabbed, and the motion sequence number must appear in the upper-right corner of the first page.

All motion papers and related exhibits must be filed electronically as separate filings.

Bundling motion papers and exhibits is prohibited because each must be e-filed separately.

Courtesy or working copies of e-filed motions are discouraged and should not be delivered to the part.

Audio or video exhibits should be submitted by email to chambers, with all parties copied, on or before the motion submission date.

Motion adjournments are addressed to Motion Support rather than the Part, except when the submission date is more than sixty days after the original return date, in which case the parties should file a stipulation on NYSCEF requesting an order.

A party may request oral argument by emailing chambers, copying all counsel, on or before the motion’s submission date.

All adjournment requests require court approval.

A court appearance may be adjourned by consent through an email to chambers with all parties copied.

A non-consent adjournment request must be submitted by email with the requestor’s reason, and the opposing party must respond with its reason for opposition.

Parties are encouraged to request a settlement conference with the Court by email.

After conferring, parties may contact the Court by email to submit the case to mediation.

Summary judgment motions must be filed within 120 days after the note of issue unless the Court orders otherwise; absent good cause, untimely motions will be denied.

Proposed jury instructions must be specifically tailored to the action.

For fact-specific PJI additions, include the full instruction and proposed case-specific language; for unmodified PJI sections, reference the section number and title.

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