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 Christie L. D'Alessio

- **Chambers Phone:** 914-824-5733 - **Email:** jaccetta@nycourts.gov

Common questions about Judge Christie L. D'Alessio's rules

Does Judge Christie L. D'Alessio require a pre-motion conference or letter before filing a motion?

Judge Christie L. D'Alessio's rules set a pre-motion procedure for discovery. Discovery motions require the Court’s prior permission, and discovery is permitted only under unusual circumstances.

View ruleSource: page 3, section WESTCHESTER COUNTY GUARDIANSHIP PART

What must be included with initial guardianship application filings before Judge Christie L. D'Alessio?

The rule identifies required filing content or certificates. An Article 81 guardianship must be commenced by filing a Notice of Article 81 Proceeding, OSC, verified petition, supporting papers, and a copy of the RJI.

View ruleSource: page 1, section WESTCHESTER COUNTY GUARDIANSHIP PART

What must be included with filing or correspondence filings before Judge Christie L. D'Alessio?

The rule identifies required filing content or certificates. All court filings and correspondence must include the assigned index number, the judge's name if known, the AIP's or IP's full name, and the return date when applicable.

View ruleSource: page 2, section WESTCHESTER COUNTY GUARDIANSHIP PART

How may parties contact Judge Christie L. D'Alessio's chambers?

Counsel or a self-represented party needing special accommodations must notify the Part Clerk at least two weeks before the appearance.

View ruleSource: page 2, section WESTCHESTER COUNTY GUARDIANSHIP PART

How do I request an adjournment or extension before Judge Christie L. D'Alessio?

Advance notice is not fully stated in the structured details. The request must include reason for request and adversary position. All adjournments require specific Court permission, and the requesting party must first seek consent from all other counsel or self-represented parties.

View ruleSource: page 3, section WESTCHESTER COUNTY GUARDIANSHIP PART

Is electronic filing required before Judge Christie L. D'Alessio?

Yes. Electronic filing is required for the covered filings. All initial Article 81 guardianship applications must be filed electronically through NYSCEF.

View ruleSource: page 1, section WESTCHESTER COUNTY GUARDIANSHIP PART

Are filing fees or waivers addressed before Judge Christie L. D'Alessio?

The rule addresses filing fees, payment, or waiver procedures. The Court must approve any request for attorney’s fees before payment is made.

View ruleSource: page 3, section WESTCHESTER COUNTY GUARDIANSHIP PART

What filing deadlines apply to proposed findings judgment filings before Judge Christie L. D'Alessio?

Proposed Findings and Judgments must be submitted within seven days after receipt of the transcript unless the Court directs otherwise.

View ruleSource: page 2, section WESTCHESTER COUNTY GUARDIANSHIP PART

What service or proof of service rules apply before Judge Christie L. D'Alessio?

The rule addresses service method, recipient, or timing requirements. Post-judgment applications must be filed with the Westchester County Clerk and noticed to all interested parties in the manner stated in the Findings of Fact, Conclusions of Law and Judgment.

View ruleSource: page 1, section WESTCHESTER COUNTY GUARDIANSHIP PART
Complete rules summary for Judge Christie L. D'Alessio

An Article 81 guardianship must be commenced by filing a Notice of Article 81 Proceeding, OSC, verified petition, supporting papers, and a copy of the RJI.

Counsel or a self-represented party needing special accommodations must notify the Part Clerk at least two weeks before the appearance.

All initial Article 81 guardianship applications must be filed electronically through NYSCEF.

Appearances ordinarily are in person, and any request to appear virtually must be made in writing, noticed to all parties, and state a reason.

Post-judgment applications must be filed with the Westchester County Clerk and noticed to all interested parties in the manner stated in the Findings of Fact, Conclusions of Law and Judgment.

Post-judgment applications in electronically initiated guardianship matters must be e-filed through NYSCEF, while all other Article 81 matters must be submitted by U.S. mail or in person to the Westchester County Clerk.

Neither filings nor proposed orders may be submitted to the Guardianship Part by email.

Proof of service must be filed with the court at least two business days before the return date for every OSC, motion, and post-judgment application.

Counsel or a self-represented party needing a sign or spoken-language interpreter must notify the Part Clerk at least two weeks before the appearance date.

All court filings and correspondence must include the assigned index number, the judge's name if known, the AIP's or IP's full name, and the return date when applicable.

Every proposed Findings and Judgment must follow the court's prescribed form.

Proposed Findings and Judgments must be submitted within seven days after receipt of the transcript unless the Court directs otherwise.

The proposed Findings and Judgment and a transcript copy must be served on all interested parties and filed with a Notice of Settlement unless the Court directs otherwise.

The filing of the proposed Findings and Judgment must include a copy of the transcript and a Notice of Settlement unless the Court directs otherwise.

When known, a proposed judgment must include each proposed guardian's name, address, email address, and phone number.

Every proposed judgment that references a Part 36 appointee must include the prescribed fiduciary language.

Upon receiving the judgment and UCS Form 872, each appointee must complete, execute, and return the form to the Fiduciary Clerk.

Post-judgment proposed orders must be submitted within seven days of the court appearance, served on all interested parties, and filed with a Notice of Settlement unless the Court directs otherwise.

Post-judgment proposed orders must be submitted within seven days of the court appearance unless the Court directs otherwise.

Post-judgment proposed orders must be served on all interested parties and filed with a Notice of Settlement unless the Court directs otherwise.

The movant must serve all decisions, orders, and judgments on counsel, guardians, the Court Examiner, and interested parties within ten days unless the Court directs otherwise.

Discovery motions require the Court’s prior permission, and discovery is permitted only under unusual circumstances.

Requests to unseal sealed guardianship matters must be made by Order to Show Cause.

Cross-petitions may not be filed without the Court’s permission.

All adjournments require specific Court permission, and the requesting party must first seek consent from all other counsel or self-represented parties.

As a matter of Part policy, only one brief adjournment of a scheduled hearing date may be requested.

The requesting party must submit a letter to the Court on notice to all parties stating the reason for the request, whether it is consensual, and any unavailable attorney or self-represented party.

After receiving notice of the adjourned date, the requesting party must notify all other parties.

After the hearing, court-appointed individuals must, when appropriate, file a completed UCS Form 875 statement of approval of compensation with a detailed affidavit of legal services and timesheets or invoice.

A legal or professional fee affirmation must include a detailed affirmation of services, an itemized billing sheet with hourly rates, and a copy of the retainer if applicable; court approval is required before payment.

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