Motions that only seek discovery-related relief are scheduled in the Centralized Compliance Part by the E-file / Motion Support Office, on the date the motion is scheduled to be heard, regardless of judicial assignment. The first calendar call shall be at 9:30 AM and the second calendar call shall be at 10:45 AM unless the Judges Part Rules provide otherwise. Court records for this case are available from Supreme Court. Sep 24, 2022. Whether complex or standard tracked, the Final Compliance Conference will be approximately six (6) weeks prior to the NOI. Any request for further adjournments will be entertained only under the most compelling circumstances and must be made via a telephone conference call with the Court in which all parties participate. Each appearing homeowner shall be provided with an information sheet that informs him/her of the foreclosure process. The Evaluator will endeavor to facilitate a settlement between the parties. In-Person Appearances Please note that issues related to relocation are not eligible for post-judgment mediation. A proposed order must be attached to any motion submitted to the E-file / Motion Support Office. Plaintiffs failure to provide the necessary authorizations shall delay their case and may invoke sanctions and/or heightened scrutiny regarding their compliance. Inquests and allocutions shall occur on the record in-person or at the Courts discretion virtually. If not previously filed, a copy of the notice of appearance should be filed at this time. At this time, due to the COVID-19 pandemic emergency, unless otherwise ordered, the preliminary conference, the screening for appropriateness, and the mediation will be conducted virtually. All correctly submitted (E-file) consent orders shall be reviewed, signed, and processed ASAP. NOTE: PLEASE SEE PRE-NOTE DISCOVERY FLOW CHART. When a party defaults: INTAKE/PRELIMINARY CONFERENCE (PC) 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 . Proposed orders may be changed or rejected by the court and prior to doing so, the judge will call for oral argument or clarification. Opens at 9:30 A.M. If they wish to engage in mediation, a preliminary conference will be conducted considering expanded time frames to accommodate the mediation. It is compliance with the PC order that DRIVES the rest of the centralized discovery parts. This procedure applies to all individuals, including referees, plaintiffs, etc. All post-judgment applications, except requests for an. Initial applications for relief must be made by Order to Show Cause. Excluded from the pilot program are: matrimonial; commercial; City and Transit cases; cases on the complex discovery track, and cases in which a party is self-represented. Courtroom telephone: 347-296-1646 Unless directed by the Court, no communications are to be FAXED to chambers other than Stipulations of Adjournment in compliance with these rules, PC Orders prepared in conformity with Rule 7, or disclosure-related communications pursuant to Rule 18. Updated . PROPOSED ORDERS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AND NOT FINAL UNTIL THE JUDGE SIGNS THE ORDER. Given the present number of cases to prevent overcrowding-if you are late, you may miss your court appearance. The purpose of this part is to preserve community housing, preserve banking funds, and help a homeowner avoid the loss of his or her home. Fax numbers for all counsel must be provided in the cover letter or the stipulation. Appearance is mandatory. Disclosure Disputes. Failing to be prepared when appearing before the judge shall substantially delay the resolution of your issue. Please note that just because an initial or subsequent Order to Show Cause or conference was designated virtual it does not mean the following appearance will not be in-person. Appearances and oral argument are required on all motions. Foreclosure Auctions in Kings County were initially conducted on the courthouse steps. Copies of trial memorandum/decisions will be uploaded to the e-filing system and can be accessed there by counsel and self-represented litigants. If there remains any outstanding discovery, it shall be completed prior to the Note of Issue date. A CC shall be scheduled right after the plaintiffs EBT. MOTIONS ARE DECIDED ON SUBMISSION UNLESS PARTIES SUBMIT AN ORDER RESOLVING THE MOTION(S). Accessibility (ADA) Statewide Info; Local ADA Info; Departments. He last presided as a Court Attorney-Referee in Kings County Surrogate's Court. Contested applications for TROs will not be heard after 4:00 PM absent extraordinarily compelling circumstances. Following the auction, the successful bidder will deposit at least 10% of the sale price with the Referee. UniCourt gives you access to trial court records at Kings County . NYS Courts Online Mediator Directory. Any motion seeking discovery-related relief filed prior to the PC shall be scheduled concurrently and may be included with the PC, in the Intake Part. (718) 875-1300 Kings County Clerk (347) 404-9760 Kings Surrogate's Court (347) 404-9700 Kings Family Court (347) 401-9610 Kings Civil Court (347) 404-9123 Kings Criminal Court (347) 404-9400 Jury Clerk's Office (347) 404-9856 Provided by CourtAlert www . In the Kings County Intake Part, plaintiff's failure to serve a BP is ground to adjourn Preliminary Conference. Whether complex or standard tracked, the Final Compliance Conference will be approximately six (6) weeks prior to NOI. You should not file a contested RJI even though you think the case may eventually be contested. the argument of a dispositive motion, the Court will determine whether discovery shall proceed pending decision. Part Rules. This plan outlines the procedures to be used in recommencing Foreclosure Auctions effective October 29, 2020. All parties must present with knowledge of all outstanding discovery due and owing. PC / Intake: (347) 296-1592 Compliance Conference Part (CCP): (347) 296-1626 Final Conference Part (FCP): (347) 401-9054 City / TA Discovery (CDP): (347) 401-9264 Updated: November 4, 2022 When e-filing documents make sure you click the right document. A summary of these special COVID-19 policies and procedures shall be included in the public notices published and posted pursuant to RPAPL 231. Preliminary Conference Orders may be entered on consent of the Court and all parties by printing and filling out the Preliminary Conference Form posted on the. In cases where settlement cannot be reached, plaintiffs counsel shall submit a letter to the Foreclosure Conference Part, and to the IAS Part, indicating the appearance of the homeowner and the good faith basis for the termination of the settlement negotiations that may result in foreclosure which may lead to the defendants losing his/her home, cf. For example, a virtual conference or an Order to Show Cause that is marked as virtual may be changed by the Judge to an in-person at any time and visa-versa. Non-dispositive motions may be adjourned by written stipulation no more than three times for a total of no more than sixty (60) days unless otherwise directed by the Court. COMPLIANCE CONFERENCES (CC): This is particularly necessary for actions involving NYC and all the agencies it represents the City and the MTA and all entities it represents Transit or TA. MOTIONS: If no party appears, the case shall be dismissed. Information on future court appearances is available on. 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. Chambers telephone:347-296-1753, Email Contacts for Matrimonial Referees: Submit a virtual conference request, on consent of all parties, using the virtual conference request form. Affirmations in e-filed cases must be submitted through NYSCEF. Defaults shall only be taken on second call. Many Judges prefer the Order to Show Cause as the method to bring forth requested relief. If papers are rejected the re-submitted proposed judgment/order must include a new notice of settlement. Courtroom 282 If a successful bidder fails to immediately pay the deposit and sign the Terms of Sale, the property will be promptly returned to auction the same day. Formal application (Motion/OSC) must be made. 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. You must appear on time. Submission of documents can be uploaded through e-filing, where the case has been converted on consent, or other methodology as permitted by the Court on a case-by-case basis, pursuant to ongoing virtual trial protocols. If all parties are not present, a default order shall be proposed/issued. *Defaulting partys discovery shall be deemed waived. If there remains any outstanding discovery, it shall be completed prior to the Note of Issue date. 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. Rules pertaining to Matrimonial, Commercial, and Foreclosure Parts are incorporated herein. The business address is 360 Adams St, Brooklyn, NY 11201-3707. Do not file a Notice of Motion or Order to Show Cause unless directed by a Judge. ; SC-2 Request For Surrogate's Court Action A fill-in . Chambers telephone: 347-401-9208 All responsive papers, including cross-motions, shall be e-filed (or filed in the Matrimonial Clerks Office) at least three (3) days prior to the return date of the motion except filing is acceptable within two (2) days if made by overnight mail. Initial post-judgment applications shall be brought by Order to Show Cause. They can be reached at: PC/Intake (347) 296-1592; CCP (347) 296-1626; FCP (347) 401-9054. . Anything said during mediation is not shared with the Judge. Please notify chambers at least ten (10) days before the preliminary conference and at least. 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 Service is availble for Supreme Court civil cases in all counties, some local civil courts, and criminal cases in 13 counties. About 20 years ago, that process was changed and the auctions were moved to a courtroom inside the courthouse, under the guidance of court staff. Adjournments are only based on good cause or documentation of exigent circumstances must be presented. The Virtual Evidence Courtroom (VEC) allows litigants and attorneys to upload documents into a separate courtroom for each type of hearing and mark them for identification. The Court is operating on a hybrid in-person and virtual schedule. *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. For motions, a hard copy of all motion papers must be presented with the consent order. Case law requires that a new retainer agreement be entered into by the litigant and counsel for post-judgment representation even if the attorney was the attorney of record on the underlying action. In the interest of expediting prompt resolution of disputes at a minimum expense to the litigants, a mediation program is available through the Kings County Commercial Division. If all parties served with the motion are present, they may enter into a proposed consent order. A criminal case begins when someone is arrested and charged with a crime. At this time EDDS should ONLY be used to upload the consent to e-filing stipulation or the letter application. Overview. ), statement of proposed dispositions, and maintenance and child support worksheets. Local Rules linked below supplement the California Rules of Court and apply in Kings County only. There will be no adjournments of the trial date without express court permission. Courtroom e-mail: IDV2@nycourts.gov 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. Fill out form LF-679 Chambers telephone: 347-401-9015. However, when credible information concerning child abuse or neglect or serious threatened harm to anyone comes to the attention of the mediator, they are not required to adhere to the confidentiality restrictions. Indicate defaulting party, if any, and that appearing party will serve a copy of the order on defaulting party with seven days. 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. . These forms arelocated in the front of the courtroom. Sales were held on Thursdays at 2:30 PM. AT THIS TIME NO VIRTUAL CONFERENCES UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. Supreme Kings Judges List/ Part Rules. Motions shall be heard/argued on the return date, and are only adjourned upon good cause. Fill in what it is you are asking the court to do. Kyiv, Ukraine. (1) PC Conference is not to be adjourned, even on consent, unles. PC/Intake: (347) 296-1592 Compliance Conference Part (CCP): (347) 296-1626 . The jury panel consists of nineteen (19) persons who are assigned to various committees. Published by New York State Law Reporting Bureau pursuant to Judiciary Law 431. Motions that only seek discovery-related relief are scheduled in the. 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. Courtroom telephone: 347-401-9332 Such letter may be answered within eight (8) days by letter of no more than two (2) pages, also on notice to all parties. Chambers telephone: 347-296-1486, Honorable Lorna J. McAllister - Part 5L Preliminary Conference is not to be adjourned, even on consent, unless good cause is shown for the adjournment. Meetings are usually done by noon. Index Numbers for fee Claims. You must provide the language and dialect for the requested interpretation services. Mediation: Presumptive mediation means that all cases assigned to the Kings County Matrimonial Term may be deemed eligible for mediation (and post-judgment cases within the limitations above) and may, at the Judges discretion, be assigned to one mandated mediation session. Print name of firm/party and name of attorney/person present on the bottom of the order. Do not upload letters to e-filing, without court permission, letters become part of the permanent records of the Office of the County Clerk. 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). In all foreclosure proceedings, the following form orders, judgments, and applications, available at the Clerks office or online, must be utilized: the Order of Reference; the Judgement of Foreclosure and Sale; a Deficiency Judgment; the Order in a Surplus Money Proceeding; and the Referees Application for Additional Compensation. The settlement of Kings County began in the 17th century as the small Dutch-founded town of "Breuckelen" on the East River shore of Long Island, grew to be a sizable city in the 19th century, and was consolidated in 1898 with New York City. If confidentiality affirmations are signed by counsel, forensic reports can be sent to counsel confidentially by utilizing @secure in the e-mail subject line. Presentations or communications made by attorneys during the evaluation about the merits of their cases are confidential. In cases where the parties are represented by attorneys, those professionals may comply with the CPLR, Statues, and case law to accomplish discovery without input by the court. Training on Teams and other virtual platforms can be accessed at: Requests for adjournments should be made in advance. Chief Clerk of the Supreme Court for Civil Matters (347) 296-1800 Hon. Before any TEAMS appearance, you are REQUIRED to do a practice run with your client. The RJI must be scheduled within forty-five (45) days of the RJI being filed and adjournments will be limited. PARTIES ARE NOT TO LEAVE UNTIL ORDER IS SIGNED. The first call of the motion calendar will be at 9:45 AM. These intake forms are neither reviewed substantively by Defendants nor FILED: KINGS COUNTY CLERK 03/31/2022 08:20 AM INDEX NO. Courtroom telephone: 347-296-1632 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. The filing requirement for Notes of Issue in Kings County is an original and two copies. Court Interpreter Services If the City or TA has filed either a pre-answer motion or a summary judgment motion (usually not their property/vehicle) then they shall appear and sign the PC but the discovery court may stay/limit their participation in discovery if the IAS judge has not stayed the case. 4. Trial counsel must appear. Pursuant to 22 NYCRR 202.48, proposed judgments with proof of service on all parties must be submitted for signature within sixty (60) days, unless otherwise directed by the Court. Papandrea-Zavaglia v Arroyave. The Kings County Housing Court, located in Downtown Brooklyn, provides all persons from every background with the opportunity to have their day in Court. There shall be two (2) calendar calls on motion days. INTAKE/PRELIMINARY CONFERENCE (PC) No sale will be deemed final until the full 10% deposit has been paid to the Referee and a contract has been signed, which must be done in the courthouse immediately following the sale. Adjournments of any other conferences are permitted for good cause with the approval of the Court on written stipulation of all parties submitted at least two (2) business days prior to the scheduled date of the conference. Courtroom telephone: TBD Plaintiffs failure to provide the necessary authorizations shall delay their case and may invoke sanctions. 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. Attorneys with appearances elsewhere in the courthouse should advise the clerk of their whereabouts to avoid a default. If a Report of Sale has not been filed and no motions are pending, the case will be adjourned to the IAS Judge for further proceedings, as necessary, and the referee shall be notified. Attorneys are advised to consult, inter alia, the New York Law Journal or the Unified Court System's Future Court Appearance Website for the return dates. An affidavit of service of such notice shall be presented to the clerk on or before the auction sale. The mediator may be associated with a not-for-profit mediation service provider or an independent mediator whose credentials and qualifications have been reviewed and approved to work together with the Court in this program. Settlement: To have a case mark settled, PLAINTIFF: KINGS COUNTY CITY AND TA CONSOLIDATED DISCOVERY PROCEDURES*. PROPOSED ORDERS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AND NOT FINAL UNTIL THE JUDGE SIGNS THE ORDER. If your firm name is not on the printed calendar or is written onto the calendar, please legibly fill out a notice of appearance, which are located in the front of the courtroom, so that the clerks can update the courts computer. Consequently, parties attending the compliance conference must be fully familiar with the case, the status of any disclosure proceedings, and any settlement negotiations. Uniform P.C. E-filing should be used whenever possible to mitigate unnecessary in-person trips to the courthouse to file papers. King County Superior Court Order: Civil, Family Law, and Dependency Matters (Extended 6/18/21) Cases eligible for mediation will meet with a mediator and talk about the concerns that brought them to court to resolve contested issues. E-filing is not to be used to upload communications with adversaries and/or the Court without prior Court permission. *Appearing party/parties must complete an order: *Failure of an appearing party to complete an order shall constitute a non-appearance of that party and will result in the court issuing an order on default of all parties and deeming all discovery waived. If the Temporary Order(s) of Protection are continuing to the adjourn date, the parties must appear on the originally scheduled date for service for an extended Temporary Order(s) of Protection to the adjourn date. Discovery in third party and joint actions will be expedited. *Defaulting partys discovery shall be deemed waived. For indoor auctions, temperature checks and COVID Assessment Questionnaires will be administered upon entry to the courthouse. The employer name is COUNTY CLERK KINGS COUNTY. An application may be made by the party(ies) present at the default calendar call at 11:45 AM. Virtual or in-person pre-marking shall be held with part clerk or law clerk at least one (1) week prior to trial for electronic submission.