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 Robert S. Ondrovic

- **Chambers Phone:** (914) 824-5388 - **Part Phone:** (914) 824-5580 - **Law Clerk:** Danielle S. Farber, Esq. - **Secretary:** Brigid R. McCarney - **Part Clerk:** Elizabeth Curtin

Common questions about Judge Robert S. Ondrovic's rules

Are courtesy copies required for Judge Robert S. Ondrovic?

Courtesy-copy rule applies for initiating motion papers. Courtesy copies of original initiating motion papers must not be submitted.

View ruleSource: page 6, section MOTIONS

Does Judge Robert S. Ondrovic require a pre-motion conference or letter before filing a motion?

Judge Robert S. Ondrovic's rules set a pre-motion procedure for preliminary conference orders. The dates in a Preliminary Conference Order may be modified only by court order.

View ruleSource: page 4, section PRELIMINARY CONFERENCE

What must be included with pleading written motion other paper filings before Judge Robert S. Ondrovic?

The rule identifies required filing content or certificates. Every pleading, written motion, and other paper served or filed in an action must be signed by an attorney under the cited rule.

View ruleSource: page 1, section CERTIFICATION OF PAPERS

What must be included with subpoena filings before Judge Robert S. Ondrovic?

The rule identifies required filing content or certificates. A subpoena seeking HIPAA-covered medical or other records must attach a duly executed authorization permitting their release.

View ruleSource: page 2, section TRIALS/HEARINGS — 2. Subpoenas

How may parties contact Judge Robert S. Ondrovic's chambers?

The Court does not accept legal papers by fax unless it specifically approves fax transmission in advance for the particular case.

View ruleSource: page 2, section COMMUNICATIONS WITH THE COURT — C. Fax transmissions

How do I request an adjournment or extension before Judge Robert S. Ondrovic?

Requests should be made at least 36 hours in advance when this rule applies before Judge Robert S. Ondrovic. A conference adjournment request must be emailed to the court and uploaded to NYSCEF at least 36 hours before the scheduled appearance, and the parties must appear on the return date to request the adjournment.

View ruleSource: page 4, section ADJOURNMENTS

Does Judge Robert S. Ondrovic require motion papers to be bundled?

Yes. Judge Robert S. Ondrovic requires bundling for covered papers. Motion papers must be bound together, and the Court will not accept loose motion papers, affidavits, affirmations, or exhibits.

View ruleSource: page 6, section MOTIONS

Is electronic filing required before Judge Robert S. Ondrovic?

Yes. Electronic filing is required for the covered filings. Correspondence to the Court must be sent through NYSCEF unless the Court directs otherwise.

View ruleSource: page 1, section COMMUNICATIONS WITH THE COURT — A. Correspondence

Are filing fees or waivers addressed before Judge Robert S. Ondrovic?

A fee is required for covered filings. Original initiating motion papers submitted to the County Clerk must be accompanied by the required filing fees.

View ruleSource: page 6, section MOTIONS

What filing deadlines apply to exhibits filings before Judge Robert S. Ondrovic?

All exhibits must be uploaded no later than 10 days before the trial or hearing.

View ruleSource: page 2, section TRIALS/HEARINGS — 1. Evidence Rules

What rule applies to service for initiating motion papers before Judge Robert S. Ondrovic?

Proof of service is required for the covered service rule. Original initiating motion papers submitted in a paper case must be accompanied by an affidavit or affirmation of service.

View ruleSource: page 6, section MOTIONS
Complete rules summary for Judge Robert S. Ondrovic

Every pleading, written motion, and other paper served or filed in an action must be signed by an attorney under the cited rule.

Correspondence to the Court must be sent through NYSCEF unless the Court directs otherwise.

Copies of e-filed correspondence must not be sent to the Court by email or regular mail.

Correspondence between counsel and/or self-represented litigants must not be e-filed or sent to the Court.

Correspondence must include the action's full title and index number, be concise, and state the requested relief or action.

Telephone calls to Chambers are permitted only for immediate matters that cannot be handled by correspondence or by contacting the Part Clerk.

The Court does not accept legal papers by fax unless it specifically approves fax transmission in advance for the particular case.

All exhibits must be uploaded no later than 10 days before the trial or hearing.

Objections to exhibits must be uploaded no later than 7 days before the trial or hearing.

A subpoena seeking HIPAA-covered medical or other records must attach a duly executed authorization permitting their release.

If a translator or interpreter is needed for trial, counsel must notify the Part Clerk no later than the Settlement Conference.

Each attorney must file a record of appearance with chambers within ten days after the earlier of written notice of assignment to the Part or written notice of a preliminary conference.

The record of appearance must identify counsel, firm, contact information, and the represented party.

The dates in a Preliminary Conference Order may be modified only by court order.

The record of appearance must include counsel’s written acknowledgment that counsel is familiar with the Part Rules.

A conference adjournment request must be emailed to the court and uploaded to NYSCEF at least 36 hours before the scheduled appearance, and the parties must appear on the return date to request the adjournment.

No more than two adjournments are permitted per matter, except when good cause is shown through a written application approved by the court.

A motion adjournment letter must state the current return date of any motion and provide contact information for all parties.

A motion adjournment request must also be emailed to the Motion Support Part and the requesting party must notify all parties of the adjourned date.

After an RJI and request for a preliminary conference are filed and the case is assigned to the Part, the court schedules a preliminary conference at which personal appearances are mandatory.

The parties must obtain and upload the preliminary-conference transcript to NYSCEF for entry of the discovery schedule as the Preliminary Conference Order.

Counsel may file a Note of Issue only when the court directs it after determining that the matter is ready for trial.

Before raising a discovery dispute, counsel or a self-represented litigant must make good-faith, substantive telephone or written communication with the other side concerning the claimed noncompliance; a pro forma letter is insufficient.

When an Order of Protection prevents contact with the opposing party, the party must contact Chambers without attempting to contact that party.

Counsel ordinarily must not copy the Court on discovery-related correspondence unless the Court specifically requests copies.

Parties may not file motions concerning discovery disputes.

If good-faith efforts do not resolve a discovery dispute, counsel must notify the Court by letter describing the dispute and the resolution efforts already made.

A party may obtain rulings on disputed deposition objections by telephoning the Court from the deposition.

Motions are returnable on Fridays.

A return-date appearance is not required unless the Court specifically states that one is to occur.

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