Court Rules

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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 Suzanne J. Adams

- **Position:** Administrative Judge for Manhattan Civil Supreme Court - **Appointed:** Appointed to this position by Chief Administrative Judge Joseph A. Zayas and First Deputy Chief Administrative Judge Norman St. George - **Oversees:** Day-to-day operation of one of the State's busiest courts of civil jurisdiction including 60 Supreme Court Justices, 285 court staff (non-uniform), 104 court staff (uniform), and 121 chambers staff - **Elected:** Elected to the position of New York State Supreme Court Justice in 2025 - **Acting Justice:** Prior to her election, an Acting Supreme Court Justice in New York County from 2020 to 2024 - **Prior position:** Elected to the New York City Civil Court in November of 2017 - **Prior position:** Practiced nearly twenty years as a litigator in the New York State Courts - **Prior position:** Partner at a Manhattan based, women owned law firm, and founded a Manhattan based litigation law firm where she was the managing partner

- **Address:** 60 Centre Street, New York, NY 10007 - **Part:** Part 40 Judicial Mediation and Administrative Coordinating Part - **Chambers:** Room 609 - **Chambers Phone:** (646)-582-5020 - **Courtroom:** Room 300 - **Courtroom Phone:** 646-386-3722 - **Assistant Law Clerk:** Ana Mulcahy, Esq. - **Principal Court Attorney:** Robin Marsico, Esq.

Common questions about Judge Suzanne J. Adams's rules

Are courtesy copies required for Judge Suzanne J. Adams?

Courtesy-copy rule applies for exhibits. Copies of exhibits are not required when the exhibits can be electronically filed, but copies are required for exhibits that cannot be e-filed, such as videos.

View ruleSource: page 1, section III. Motion Practice

What must be included with subpoena filings before Judge Suzanne J. Adams?

The rule identifies required filing content or certificates. Subpoenas must be submitted in person to the Part Clerk in the courtroom Monday through Thursday from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., with appropriate supporting documentation.

View ruleSource: page 2, section VI. Trial Subpoenas

How may parties contact Judge Suzanne J. Adams' chambers?

Do not contact chambers by phone or email unless specifically instructed.

View ruleSource: page 1, section I. Communications with Part Clerk and Chambers

How do I request an adjournment or extension before Judge Suzanne J. Adams?

Advance notice is not fully stated in the structured details. Adjournment requests for conferences, motions, inquests, or jury selection must be emailed to the Part 40 adjournments address with all sides copied.

View ruleSource: page 1, section II. Adjournments
Complete rules summary for Judge Suzanne J. Adams

Do not contact chambers by phone or email unless specifically instructed.

Do not copy the court on letters or email exchanged between counsel.

Non-adjournment general inquiries must be emailed to the Part Clerk at sfc-part40-clerk@nycourts.gov.

Notify the Part Clerk as soon as the case settles, at any point during litigation.

Adjournment requests for conferences, motions, inquests, or jury selection must be emailed to the Part 40 adjournments address with all sides copied.

Adjournment requests must be made no later than three days before the appearance date; later requests will not be considered for an adjourned date.

Do not send adjournment requests to the general Part Clerk email address.

Courtesy or working copies of motions are not required in electronically filed actions.

Copies of exhibits are not required when the exhibits can be electronically filed, but copies are required for exhibits that cannot be e-filed, such as videos.

On the TAP appearance date, the parties are assigned to a judge for the inquest or bench trial, and that judge’s chambers schedules further appearances.

Subpoenas must be submitted in person to the Part Clerk in the courtroom Monday through Thursday from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., with appropriate supporting documentation.

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