Plaintiffs counsel must appear in the Foreclosure Conference Part with the work-out package describing potential loss mitigation options, reasonably current payoff and reinstatement figures, and with settlement authority and/or a direct contact number where a servicing agent with settlement authority can be reached and participate in settlement discussions before the Court. All exhibits to in-person appearances are to be tabbed and all pages should be single-sided. The current pandemic has forced us to formulate a plan that is viable and takes into account all the health protocols that are needed for indoor assembly and outdoor assembly. New Juvenile Competency Protocol effective July 1, 2021. Counsel and parties must adhere to all pre-scheduled appointments. Courtroom 282 If you are represented by an attorney, you cannot communicate with chambers or the Court directly. ALL VIRTUAL PROCEEDINGS OR TELEPHONIC PROCEEDINGS FOR COURT APPEARANCES SHALL BE SET UP BY COURT STAFF. In this program, Neutral Evaluators- retired Supreme Court Justices, Judicial Hearing Officers, and specially trained court staff - evaluate cases based upon informal presentations by the attorneys for the parties. Attorneys with appearances elsewhere in the courthouse should advise the clerk of their whereabouts to avoid a default. Notice of Filing During the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency This form is to be filed along with any filing made during the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency indicating that the matter/proceeding is "essential" per AO-99-20. A criminal case begins when someone is arrested and charged with a crime. Courtroom telephone: 347-401-9332 A Request for Judicial Intervention is required to initiate proceedings before the court pertaining to the claim. Service is availble for Supreme Court civil cases in all counties, some local civil courts, and criminal cases in 13 counties. Please label your proposed order (CCP, FCP, FDP, CDP) when efiling Do not upload letters to e-filing, without court permission, letters become part of the permanent records of the Office of the County Clerk. THE COURT WILL NOT ACCEPT EX PARTE (ONE-SIDED) COMMUNICATIONS. If noorder is received within 3 weeks after the court date, an order will be generated by the court. KNEP is a non-binding, confidential process in which a neutral evaluator hears informal presentations by attorneys and evaluates the merits of the case. Mere failure to serve a B/P is insufficient reason to adjourn a PC, an order shall be entered on the date of the PC, failure to file/provide a BP may result in dismissal of the action. If we are connected, you are an attorney, and you are interested in joining my referral list, please send me: (1) your firm name; (2) your firm The Mayor appointed the following judges to Civil Court: Judge Anthony M. Battisti was a former Queens County Assistant District Attorney for four years assigned to the Intake, Criminal Court, Grand Jury, and Supreme Court Bureaus. Opens at 9:30 A.M. Sales were held on Thursdays at 2:30 PM. Appearance is mandatory. Courtroom e-mail: KingsMat5Q@nycourts.gov THIS COURT SUPERVISING DISCOVERY DIRECTS THAT DISCOVERY IS NOT STAYED WHEN PRE-NOTE OF ISSUE SUMMARY JUDGMENT MOTION IS FILED CPLR 3214(b) unless the IAS judge grants a stay in an order. It is compliance with the PC order that DRIVES the rest of the centralized discovery parts. Courtroom telephone: 347-296-1632 At the preliminary conference, the Court considers the following: applications for pendente lite relief, including interim counsel fees; compliance with the requirement of compulsory financial disclosures and a timetable for completion; simplification and limitation of issues, including the scheduling of a compliance conference and pretrial conference; and. Preliminary conference orders are being generated and issued by the court. Accessibility (ADA) Statewide Info; Local ADA Info; Departments. NEW FCP RULE EFFECTIVE JANUARY 25, 2022: All parties must be present at each in-Court or virtual appearance unless excused by the Court. This Rule shall take effect on March 1st, 2012, and shall apply to all Eminent Domain Proceedings in which the time for filing written claims or notices of appearance expires after February 29th, 2012. Use applicable court form and detail and include all outstanding discovery with proposed on or before certain dates. Before any TEAMS appearance, you are REQUIRED to do a practice run with your client. All parties must appear at the settlement conference until the action is settled by means of a modification or other agreement signed by all parties as well as the IAS judge or the matter is referred to the IAS part. Chambers telephone: 347-401-9260, Honorable Eric I. Prus - Part 5A Some mediations may take place with co-mediators or experienced mediators who are professor(s) accompanied by law students. CENTRAL COMPLIANCE PART RULES Commercial Division NY Supreme Court Kings County Brooklyn Chambers and Part Information Justice Solomon Part Information Kings County Commercial Division Courtroom 424 360 Adams Street Brooklyn, NY 11201 Phone: (347) 4019053 Part Clerk: Christopher Sullivan Motions: Thursday 9:30 A.M. The Supreme Court is the trial court of unlimited original jurisdiction; but it generally hears cases that are outside the jurisdiction of other trial courts of more limited jurisdiction. FINAL COMPLIANCE CONFERENCE: It is this timeline that sets the NOI. Whether complex or standard tracked, the Final Compliance Conference will be approximately six (6) weeks prior to the NOI. Rule 1. Kings County Civil Supreme Court is open Mondays-Fridays, 9am-5pm. Parties appearing must be fully familiar with all discovery issues and all other facets of the case relevant to the issues of discovery. Opens at 9:30 AM If all parties are not present, a default order shall be proposed/issued. (1) PC Conference is not to be adjourned, even on consent, unles. If such notice is not timely given, plaintiff shall pay $250.00 to the referee in compensation. At this time EDDS should ONLY be used to upload the consent to e-filing stipulation or the letter application. You must be prepared to be ordered to appear in-person, and in fact, most emergency applications will at this time be heard in-person. At the Compliance Conference, a Final Compliance Conference shall be scheduled in a separate Part. It is located in Lagrange, Indiana, and Aylmer, Ontario. All applications and responses thereto for. Such letter may be answered within eight (8) days by letter of no more than two (2) pages, also on notice to all parties. All foreclosure cases in which the servicing agent, as well as the homeowner, has agreed to a trial modification, whether under HAMP or otherwise, shall be given a control date in the Foreclosure Conference Part coincident with the trial modification period. In the event that a proposed order is not submitted with the motion, it must be submitted to the IAS Judge within 60 days or the motion may be deemed abandoned. The conference calendar will be called after the first call of the motion calendar. This plan outlines the procedures to be used in recommencing Foreclosure Auctions effective October 29, 2020. Courtroom 282 *Defaulting partys discovery shall be deemed waived. There shall be no extension of time for filing summary judgment motions after the Note of Issue, except upon application to the Court. Attorneys with cases pending in the Court should sign up for e-Track service to receive scheduling notifications by e-mail. Search public court records from Kings County Civil Court online for free with easy to use case search tools for finding court cases and case summaries by case number, case name, party, attorney, judge, docket entry, and more. Participants should MUTE their microphones when they are not speaking to reduce background noise interference. 12/22/2020. Counsel must confer prior to appearance at the pre-trial conference so that exhibits that are not disputed can be identified and stipulated into evidence. The wearing of masks will also be enforced. NO ADJOURNMENTS EXCEPT IN SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES. Litigants must take steps necessary to ensure no children can overhear or witness any court appearances and/or proceedings and should ensure they are participating from a location without background noise interference (TV, radio, street noise). If the prior years tax return has not yet been filed, copies of all W-2, K-1, and 1099 statements, and a copy of the filed extension must be provided. Defective stipulations shall be rejected. The balance of the funds, along with the transfer of title documents will occur at such location as determined by the Referee, or at such other place as agreed upon by the parties in writing, within the time limits specified in the Terms of Sale. Note of Issue-Final Conference Part (NI-FCP). The purpose of the compliance conference is to monitor the progress of discovery, set a deadline for filing a Note of Issue, and resolve any outstanding discovery issues. "Why it's called the Supreme Court is that it's the court of general jurisdiction, meaning whoever named these courts decided 'Well, Supreme is a fitting name because it means we can hear all the cases,'" Ressler said. Principal Law Clerk: Raymi Ramseur, Esq. Any agency or representative assisting the homeowner shall provide copies of all documents, including the completed work-out package, to the homeowner, who should bring them to the settlement conference. 360 Adams Street. Preliminary conferences start at 9:30 a.m. In cases where the parties are represented by attorneys, those professionals may comply with the CPLR, statutes, and case law to accomplish discovery without input by the court. Effective July 15, 2020 post-judgment actions relating to parenting time, custody and/or child support will also be considered eligible for presumptive mediation. He last presided as a Court Attorney-Referee in Kings County Surrogate's Court. Fill out form LF-679 509311/2022 NYSCEF DOC. Motions for Summary Judgement. All cases with potential for Surplus Funds will be calendared for a control date in the Surplus Funds Part, no later than six months after the auction. KINGS COUNTY PRESUMPTIVE MEDIATION For further information you may contact Family Counseling and Case Analyst, Natasha Pasternack, LMSW during regular court hours at npastern@nycourts.gov. These local rules supplement Uniform Rule 202.61 with respect to obtaining Index Numbers for Claims and exchange and Filing of Appraisal Reports in Eminent Domain Proceedings. Where practicable, and where authentication of records is not required, production of financial records may be provided by online access from clients accounts instead of subpoenas and direct requests from agencies. The Court is operating on a hybrid in-person and virtual schedule. Bidders are cautioned that the failure to pay the full purchase price bid and appropriate closing costs at a closing to be scheduled within thirty (30) days following the auction may result in the forfeiture of the 10% deposit. Adjournment of Motions. Appearances and oral argument is required on all motions. Lawrence Knipel, Administrative Judge of the Supreme Court for Civil Matters, 2nd Judicial District (347) 296-1200 . Each party shall provide the Court with a statement of proposed disposition, updated net worth statement, maintenance guidelines calculation, child support worksheet (if applicable), and the last three (3) years tax returns with all attached W-2s, 1099s, K-1s and schedules. Consequently, parties attending the compliance conference must be fully familiar with the case, the status of any disclosure proceedings, and any settlement negotiations. There shall be two (2) calendar calls on motion days. PC/Intake: (347) 296-1592 Compliance Conference Part (CCP): (347) 296-1626 . If the parties and mediator want to continue to mediate beyond the initial mediation session, and the mediator charges a fee, the mediator must enter into a written agreement with the parties spelling out the payment details. Effective August 16, 2021, failure to submit an order memorializing an FCP conference that was held with a Referee, the case shall be dismissed if three (3) weeks have elapsed and the court is not in receipt of the requested order. View information on requesting case records from the court clerk, including fees for copies, inspection for free at the clerk's office, and trial transcripts. Applications for counsel fees must include retainer agreement, copies of billing records and affirmation of services. Telephone number: 347-296-1626 In 1964, Pathway Publishers was founded by two Amish farmers to print more material about the Amish and Anabaptists in general. Grand Jurors serve a one (1) year term from July 1st through June 30th. Following argument and reservation of decision by the Court, no supplemental submissions will be accepted by letter or otherwise unless expressly authorized in advance. Adjournment of Preliminary Conference. If there is a potential for Surplus Funds, the clerk will record the sale price, amount awarded in the final judgment of foreclosure, and the upset price, and enter that information in CCIS (Foreclosure Surplus Screen). Plaintiffs failure to provide the necessary authorizations shall delay their case and may invoke sanctions. The parties must be available to participate. Thereafter, the matter may only be restored by motion on notice to all parties.. You must appear on time. Frequently Used Forms. 1640 Kings County Drive Hanford, CA 93230. The neutral evaluation process is intended to aid the parties in reaching a settlement. A fully executed stipulation may be emailed to. The unified courts systems e-filing platform is referred to as NYSCEF. The current Kings County Supreme Court protocols are available at: http://ww2.nycourts.gov/courts/2jd/kings/civil/index.shtml. *Appearing party/parties must complete an order: *Failure of all parties to appear will result in the court issuing an order on default of all parties,issuing a note of issue date,and deeming all discovery waived. The court works until 5 pm and many cases must return for resolution in the afternoon session. Unless the Court has authorized a longer brief in advance, counsel is advised that briefs and affidavits in excess of 25 and 15 pages as specified in the rules may be rejected. Acting Supreme Court Justice Lizette Colon presides over the following Kings County Discovery Parts: Intake (Preliminary Conferences), Compliance Conference Part (conferences/motions), Final Conference . The parties must be prepared with bills of particulars, medical reports, and insurance coverage. Effective September 6, 2022, parties on pending City Discovery Motions, including those that have been previously adjourned shall, no later than 2 days prior to the next scheduled calendar date, either (1) submit a proposed order - - on consent of all parties - - that resolves the pending motion, or (2) submit a Virtual Conference Request - - on consent of all parties - - to request a conference of the motion with a Court Attorney/ Referee. The consent of the Court will be required for adjournment of the closing beyond ninety (90) days. Both the stipulation and the motion must include all outstanding discovery (appropriate forms are online or in the courtroom), as well as when and how it is to be accomplished. Cases eligible for mediation will meet with a mediator and talk about the concerns that brought them to court to resolve contested issues. Publishing. Office of Self-Represented Litigants If a party does not have access to the virtual platform, arrangements for a telephonic proceeding for a conference or court proceeding may be made. For motions, a hard copy of all motion papers must be presented with the consent order. A copy of the Kings County part rules can be found at : http://ww2.nycourts.gov/courts/2jd/kings/civil/KingsCivilSupremeRules.shtml#MatrimonialRules. The first Compliance Conference shall be set approximately two weeks after the plaintiffs scheduled EBT. Training and information about the VEC can be located at https://iappscontent.courts.state.ny.us/NYSCEF/live/help/EvidenceCourtInstructions.pdf. Any such communications will be rejected. NO APPEARANCE REQUIRED. Anything said during mediation is not shared with the Judge. The Office of Self-Represented is open every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 9:30 a.m. 12:45 p.m. and 2:15 p.m. 4:45 p.m. E-Filing Within six months after appraisals of fixtures have been exchanged pursuant to Uniform Rule 202.61 (a)(1), condemnor shall obtain an index number for each individual claim for which appraisal has been exchanged so that the Clerk can separately maintain the claim and all further proceedings with respect thereto; and the condemnor shall notify the claimant or its attorney of record of the index number assigned to its claim. An appearing homeowner shall file a notice of appearance in the action indicating the homeowners name, address, telephone number, cell phone number, and e-mail address on a form provided by the Court, with the clerk of the Foreclosure Conference Part who shall then forward it for appropriate filing. The filing requirement for Notes of Issue in Kings County is an original and two copies. On 02/08/2022 CTF Asset Management, LLC filed a Property - Foreclosure court case against Graciela Ruiz in Westchester County Courts. Proposed signed agreements, once fully executed, should be sent by e-mail as a PDF to Chambers for review at least three (3) days in advance of the scheduled inquest and allocution. STIPULATIONS: Kings County Criminal Court (New York, NY - 0.4 miles) Brooklyn North Traffic Violations Bureau (Fort Greene, NY - 1.0 miles) Red Hook Community Justice Center (Red Hook, NY . Attorneys are required to remain in the courthouse until their proposed orders are signed by the judge. Motions, orders, and other filed papers shall be indexed with protruding tabs. Chambers telephone: 347-404-9954. A BP must be filed and provided prior to the PC, if it is not, your action may be administratively dismissed at the Preliminary Conference. If necessary, a second CC shall be scheduled. Kings County Supreme Court (Brooklyn, NY - 0.4 miles) Brooklyn North Traffic Violations Bureau (Fort Greene, NY - 0.8 miles) Red Hook Community Justice Center (Red Hook, NY - 1.3 miles) Manhattan South Traffic Violations Bureau (New York, NY - 1.8 miles) New York County Criminal Court . Unless the Judges Part Rules provide otherwise, motions may be adjourned twice, on consent, without appearance, for a period not to exceed sixty (60) days from the initial return date of the motion. NOTE: ALL E-MAIL COMMUNICATIONS WITH THE COURT MUST BE ON NOTICE TO ALL PARTIES/COUNSEL. Calendars ranged from 50 to 70 properties. Presentations are made to the Evaluator in sessions attended by counsel for all parties. Indicate outstanding discovery, with final dates to comply or be sanctioned. If your firm name is not on the printed calendar or is written onto the calendar, please legibly fill out a Notice of Appearance form so that the clerks can update the courts computer. Electronic filing (e-filing) provides a safe alternative to in-person filings and is an efficient, convenient and practical tool to afford the legal community access to courts. It is this timeline that sets the NOI. Indicate outstanding discovery, with firm or on or before dates. The party requesting relief shall then contact Chambers to arrange a conference (preferably by telephone) to resolve such dispute. No courtesy copies of motion papers are required by the Court, except as may be required for electronic filing or by the Judges Part Rules. The amount of the successful bid, which will become the purchase price, will be recorded by the court reporter. Scheckowitz, J. Any additional maintenance charges or other expenses must be by separate order of the Court. Stipulations may be faxed to the Judges chambers. If the case already has a date scheduled in the future, the motion may be made returnable on that previously assigned date even if it is not a regularly scheduled motion date. Cases may be postponed for consideration of eligibility by the Judge pending determination of, or an agreement as to, interim issues of temporary child support, temporary maintenance, interim counsel fees or assignment of counsel (custody and visitation), or an attorney for the child(ren). Courtroom e-mail: KingsMat5F@nycourts.gov The VEC exists for the specific case and hearing/trial designated. If a case fails to settle, the Evaluator will not disclose to any third-party or Justice which attorney refused to agree on a resolution. A successful bidder must have in his/her possession at the time of the bid the full 10% of the sum bid, in cash or certified or bank check to be made payable to the Referee. The Referee and all interested parties must be present at the time and place designated by the Foreclosure Dept. Do not file a Notice of Motion or Order to Show Cause unless directed by a Judge. Pamela L. Fisher E-Mail: dmenend@nycourts.gov Tel. Note that requests for interpreters must be made at least ten (10) days before the preliminary conference together with the other required submissions (see below). Referees shall announce any encumbrance on the property prior to bidding. There will be no adjournments of a scheduled compliance conference except in special circumstances. Participated in Legal Educational Seminars with Hofstra University School of Law under the . If counsel are unable to resolve a dispute, the party seeking Court intervention shall send a letter to the Court, of no more than two (2) pages, upon notice to all parties, describing the problem and the relief requested. MOTIONS TO EXTEND TIME WITHIN WHICH TO MOVE FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT: Find the best ones near you. The Court also has the discretion to use the one VEC for the entire case. Preliminary conference will be in-person unless otherwise directed by the Court. The courtroom accommodates 250 people and on many occasions, there was standing room only. This center was created to assist litigants who either choose not to be represented or have not retained counsel. Failure to proceed may result in a judgment of default or dismissal of the action. : 347-404-9651 RULES REGARDING PRELIMINARY CONFERENCES (KINGS COUNTY) Hon. The Referral Order must specify the exact issue being referred to the Referee. Upon the scheduled date for a Final Conference in FCP, the parties must submit an FCP order on consent or, if a consensus cannot be reached, request a virtual FCP conference with the Court. Where rules in such parts differ from general rules, specialized rules shall govern. The business address is 360 Adams St, Brooklyn, NY 11201-3707. Referees will accept either 1) cash; or 2) certified or bank check made payable to the Referee. Failure to so advise the clerk or appear at the default calendar call will result in a default order being entered or the motion being marked off the calendar. Thereafter, papers pertaining to each claim shall be separately prepared and filed under the index number assigned to the claim. TRIALS, HEARINGS, MANY MOTIONS AND CONFERENCES ARE RETURNING TO IN-PERSON APPEARANCES, AND YOU SHOULD FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS OF THE INDIVIDUAL JUDGE OR PART. Find Court Records related to Kings County Supreme Court. Conferences and motions begin at 9:30 a.m. CCP is the Central Compliance Part in Kings County. Courtroom Phone #: 347-296-1626. Foreclosure Auctions in Kings County were initially conducted on the courthouse steps. Plaintiffs failure to provide the necessary authorizations shall delay their case and may invoke sanctions and/or heightened scrutiny regarding their compliance.