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 Rolf M. Thorsen

- **Courtroom:** 1002 - **Assistant Law Clerk:** Alison McCaffrey, Esq. - **Part Clerk:** Justine Guardiola - **Principal Court Attorney:** Stephanie A. Small, Esq. - **Email:** 9jd-JudgeThorsen@nycourts.gov - **Address:** Westchester County Courthouse

Common questions about Judge Rolf M. Thorsen's rules

Does Judge Rolf M. Thorsen require a pre-motion conference or letter before filing a motion?

Yes. A pre-motion letter is required for covered motions. Details: 2 pages, response due in 1 days. A party seeking a motion must give notice and upload a written pre-motion conference request stating the anticipated motion's basis; the request and any permitted response are limited to two pages, and a response must be filed through NYSCEF within one business day after service.

View ruleSource: page 4, section 5. Motions — Pre-Motion Conference

What formatting rules apply to filings before Judge Rolf M. Thorsen?

Judge Rolf M. Thorsen's formatting rule includes set forth social security numbers in the format xxx-xx-. Social security numbers should appear in the masked format xxx-xx-____.

View ruleSource: page 7, section 9. Submission of Findings of Fact/Conclusions of Law and Judgment of Divorce

What must be included with proposed order filings before Judge Rolf M. Thorsen?

The rule requires proposed order. A proposed Order to Show Cause submitted for signature must be uploaded to NYSCEF.

View ruleSource: page 4, section 5. Motions — Orders to Show Cause

What must be included with child support application filings before Judge Rolf M. Thorsen?

The rule identifies required filing content or certificates. A child-support application must be accompanied by a completed Child Support Worksheet.

View ruleSource: page 4, section 5. Motions

How may parties contact Judge Rolf M. Thorsen's chambers?

The rule addresses letter ecf communications. Communications with the Court must be written and e-filed with simultaneous copies to all counsel or self-represented parties, and must identify the action, copied recipients, and requested relief; the Court may not be copied on party correspondence unless directed.

View ruleSource: page 2, section 2. Communications with the Court

How do I request an adjournment or extension before Judge Rolf M. Thorsen?

Requests should be made at least 36 hours in advance when this rule applies before Judge Rolf M. Thorsen. The request must include proposed new dates, reason for request, number of previous requests, and previous requests granted or denied. An appearance or motion adjournment request must be written, noticed, filed on NYSCEF at least 36 hours before the deadline, include the specified information, and obtain the Court's written approval; otherwise, the parties must appear.

View ruleSource: page 2, section 1. Scheduling and Calendar Matters

Is electronic filing required before Judge Rolf M. Thorsen?

Yes. Electronic filing is required for the covered filings. Parties must upload the required letter and, as soon as practicable, e-file a fully executed stipulation of settlement or discontinuance on NYSCEF.

View ruleSource: page 3, section 3. E-Filing

What filing deadlines does Judge Rolf M. Thorsen set?

motions must be returnable on Friday.

View ruleSource: page 4, section 5. Motions — Return Date

What service or proof of service rules apply before Judge Rolf M. Thorsen?

The rule addresses service method, recipient, or timing requirements. A subpoena directed to a municipal or state department or bureau must be issued by motion with at least one day's notice to both the agency and the adverse party.

View ruleSource: page 7, section 10. Subpoenas
Complete rules summary for Judge Rolf M. Thorsen

Scheduling and calendar inquiries should be emailed to Part Clerk Justine Guardiola.

Social security numbers in documents uploaded to NYSCEF must be formatted as xxx-xx-____.

An appearance or motion adjournment request must be written, noticed, filed on NYSCEF at least 36 hours before the deadline, include the specified information, and obtain the Court's written approval; otherwise, the parties must appear.

Hearing or trial adjournment requests are not permitted except as provided in 22 NYCRR § 125.1.

Communications with the Court must be written and e-filed with simultaneous copies to all counsel or self-represented parties, and must identify the action, copied recipients, and requested relief; the Court may not be copied on party correspondence unless directed.

Telephone calls and emails to Chambers are permitted only for immediate matters that cannot be handled through written correspondence; ex parte communications are prohibited, and self-represented parties must use the Part Clerk.

Self-represented parties must direct all communications through the Part Clerk.

The Court does not accept correspondence or legal papers by fax transmission.

Parties must upload the required letter and, as soon as practicable, e-file a fully executed stipulation of settlement or discontinuance on NYSCEF.

A fully executed stipulation of settlement or discontinuance must be e-filed as soon as practicable.

All documents and submissions in e-filing cases, including letters, proposed orders, and proposed judgments, must be filed on NYSCEF.

General questions about e-filing rules may be sent by email to efile@courts.state.ny.us.

Working copies are not required, and all documents must be filed electronically.

Every uploaded document must be properly identified.

Exhibits must be uploaded as separate, properly identified documents rather than contained within an affirmation or other uploaded document.

All motion papers and accompanying documents must be uploaded to NYSCEF with the motion sequence number properly identified.

A party seeking a motion must give notice and upload a written pre-motion conference request stating the anticipated motion's basis; the request and any permitted response are limited to two pages, and a response must be filed through NYSCEF within one business day after service.

motions must be returnable on Friday.

Motions are decided on submission unless the Court directs otherwise, and a request for oral argument must state “Oral Argument Requested” on the first page of the papers.

An Order to Show Cause may be brought only for a genuine emergency, when a stay is required, or for a post-judgment application.

A proposed Order to Show Cause submitted for signature must be uploaded to NYSCEF.

A proposed Order to Show Cause submitted for signature must be uploaded electronically to NYSCEF.

A child-support application must be accompanied by a completed Child Support Worksheet.

A spousal-support application must be accompanied by a completed Spousal Support Worksheet.

The court recommends using the NYS UCS website format for the Findings of Fact/Conclusions of Law and Judgment of Divorce.

Documents must be formatted so the final page contains material other than the date and signature line.

Social security numbers should appear in the masked format xxx-xx-____.

A subpoena directed to a municipal or state department or bureau must be issued by motion with at least one day's notice to both the agency and the adverse party.

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