Court Rules

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These 448 rules apply across New York Supreme Court, Westchester 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
    Preliminary conference order
    Must include
    proposed order

    At least 10 days before the Preliminary Conference, the parties’ attorneys must meet in person or by meaningful phone conference to review and complete the proposed order and address specified issues.

  • Applies to
    Statements of net worth

    The required Statements of Net Worth and attachments must be exchanged between counsel and/or self-represented parties.

  • Applies to
    Conference request
    Must include
    local rule certificate

    A written conference request must identify the issues and available participants and include a detailed 22 NYCRR §130-1.1(a) certification of the prior conference or good-faith resolution attempts.

E-Filing

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  • Applies to
    Proposed order

    The proposed Preliminary Conference Order must be submitted through NYSCEF at least two days before the scheduled conference.

  • Applies to
    Stipulation

    A written custody stipulation must be executed in deed-recordable form and filed through NYSCEF for the court to so order it, unless the parties instead place the agreement on the record and provide a transcript.

  • Applies to
    Request for sur reply

    A request to submit a sur-reply must be filed on NYSCEF and emailed to the assigned justice’s chambers or a court-attorney referee.

Filing Timing

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  • The proposed Preliminary Conference Order is due at least two days before the scheduled conference.

  • Counsel and self-represented parties must file the required Statements of Net Worth and attachments no later than 10 days before the Preliminary Conference.

  • A party opposing any part of an application must submit its opposition and basis within five days after receiving the application.

Communication

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  • Contact
    Email

    The listed email address may be used only to request an initial foreclosure settlement conference for a voluntary case; the Court will respond by mail rather than email.

  • Contact
    Email

    If a motion or part of a motion settles before its return date or decision, the parties must immediately notify chambers or the court-attorney referee in writing by email.

  • When specified Family Court relief is sought while a matrimonial action remains pending and process has been served, the parties must promptly notify the assigned justice’s chambers or court-attorney referee.

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About Judge Alexandra D. Murphy

- **Courtroom:** 104 - **Law Clerk:** Debra A. Adler - **Secretary:** Anna Pia - **Part Clerk:** Brenda Jordan-Williams

Common questions about Judge Alexandra D. Murphy's rules

Are courtesy copies required for Judge Alexandra D. Murphy?

A proponent using a pre-trial examination transcript as evidence-in-chief must provide a complete copy with page-and-line citations well before the proposed reading.

View ruleSource: page 4, section III. TRIAL PRACTICE RULES — F. Copies of Transcripts

Does Judge Alexandra D. Murphy require a pre-motion conference or letter before filing a motion?

Judge Alexandra D. Murphy's rules set a pre-motion procedure for covered motions. A cross-motion will not be accepted without prior Court permission unless specified in the Order to Show Cause.

View ruleSource: page 3, section II. MOTION PRACTICE RULES — D. Orders to Show Cause and Requests for Temporary Relief

What page or word limits apply to brief before Judge Alexandra D. Murphy?

Judge Alexandra D. Murphy's rule states these limits: 30 pages. Unless the Court gives advance permission for good cause shown, briefs and memoranda of law are limited to 30 pages each.

View ruleSource: page 3, section II. MOTION PRACTICE RULES — G. Length of Papers

What must be included with order to show cause filings before Judge Alexandra D. Murphy?

The rule identifies required filing content or certificates. A moving party seeking temporary injunctive relief must demonstrate compliance with the notice requirements of Uniform Rule 202.7(f).

View ruleSource: page 3, section II. MOTION PRACTICE RULES — D. Orders to Show Cause and Requests for Temporary Relief

What must be included with trial transcript filings before Judge Alexandra D. Murphy?

The rule identifies required filing content or certificates. The parties must jointly submit a transcript of the trial proceeding.

View ruleSource: page 5, section J. Post-Trial Submissions

How may parties contact Judge Alexandra D. Murphy's chambers?

Ex parte communications are strictly prohibited.

View ruleSource: page 1, section I. GENERAL RULES — D. Communications

How do I request an adjournment or extension before Judge Alexandra D. Murphy?

Advance notice is not fully stated in the structured details. A motion may be adjourned by consent for no more than 60 days.

View ruleSource: page 2, section II. MOTION PRACTICE RULES — C. Adjournments

Is electronic filing required before Judge Alexandra D. Murphy?

Yes. Electronic filing is required for the covered filings. When all parties consent to an adjournment, a stipulation signed by every party must be promptly uploaded to NYSCEF.

View ruleSource: page 2, section II. MOTION PRACTICE RULES — C. Adjournments

Are filing fees or waivers addressed before Judge Alexandra D. Murphy?

The rule addresses filing fees, payment, or waiver procedures. Payment of any required fee at the County Clerk’s Office is required before submitting an Order to Show Cause for signature.

View ruleSource: page 3, section II. MOTION PRACTICE RULES — D. Orders to Show Cause and Requests for Temporary Relief

When is a filing treated as filed before Judge Alexandra D. Murphy?

The rule states a noon filing cutoff. Papers filed after noon on the return date may, in the Court’s discretion, be disregarded.

View ruleSource: page 2, section II. MOTION PRACTICE RULES — B. Motion Calendars and Appearances

What rule applies to service for order to show cause before Judge Alexandra D. Murphy?

The rule addresses service method, recipient, or timing requirements. Details: method: e-service. If the case is not an e-file case or the moving party has not opted into NYSCEF, the Court will email the signed Order to Show Cause to that party.

View ruleSource: page 3, section II. MOTION PRACTICE RULES — D. Orders to Show Cause and Requests for Temporary Relief
Complete rules summary for Judge Alexandra D. Murphy

When all parties consent to an adjournment, a stipulation signed by every party must be promptly uploaded to NYSCEF.

Counsel must immediately notify the court by letter or email and file the appropriate stipulation on NYSCEF when an action or motion is settled, discontinued, disposed of, or withdrawn.

Ex parte communications are strictly prohibited.

Counsel must advise clients that Court staff may not communicate directly with represented parties under any circumstances.

Self-represented parties may not contact the Secretary or Law Clerk and must route all communications through the Part Clerk.

Cases subject to mandatory electronic filing must be filed through NYSCEF.

All court submissions in an e-filed case, including proposed orders, proposed judgments, and letters, must be filed through NYSCEF.

Working copies are not being requested at this time.

Questions about scheduling or adjourning motion appearances must be directed to the Part Clerk.

Papers filed after noon on the return date may, in the Court’s discretion, be disregarded.

A party requesting an adjournment must attempt to obtain consent from every other party.

A motion may be adjourned by consent for no more than 60 days.

A request for an adjournment longer than 60 days must be made by letter to the court and uploaded to NYSCEF.

Without unanimous consent before the return date, an adjournment application must be written, explain the need for the adjournment, and be uploaded to NYSCEF.

The court will not entertain an improperly supported adjournment application, and the Part Clerk will mark the motion submitted.

A motion is not treated as adjourned unless the Part Clerk, Secretary, or Law Clerk communicates the court’s approval, including when all parties consent.

An Order to Show Cause submitted for signature must be uploaded to NYSCEF or presented to the calendar clerk’s office after payment of any required filing fee.

Payment of any required fee at the County Clerk’s Office is required before submitting an Order to Show Cause for signature.

A moving party seeking temporary injunctive relief must demonstrate compliance with the notice requirements of Uniform Rule 202.7(f).

When required, the Court will hold a Temporary Restraining Order conference at a date and time set by the Court.

An Order to Show Cause filed through NYSCEF is generally reviewed on the business day after filing.

After filing an Order to Show Cause, parties seeking more immediate attention may contact the Law Clerk or Secretary.

If the case is not an e-file case or the moving party has not opted into NYSCEF, the Court will email the signed Order to Show Cause to that party.

A cross-motion will not be accepted without prior Court permission unless specified in the Order to Show Cause.

The signed Order to Show Cause will state whether appearances are required; if appearances are not required, neither an appearance nor oral argument will occur on the return date.

All motion-related communications, including adjournment requests and status questions, must be sent to the Part Clerk.

If the Part Clerk is unavailable, motion-related communications may be directed to the Law Clerk or Court’s Secretary.

Sur-reply papers and motion practice by correspondence are prohibited without express permission from the Court.

Unless the Court gives advance permission for good cause shown, briefs and memoranda of law are limited to 30 pages each.

Upon reporting for a hearing or trial, counsel and self-represented parties must immediately notify the Part Clerk if an interpreter or disability-related special services are needed.

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