--- title: "Erin N. Guven | KnowJudges" canonical: "https://knowjudges.com/kyj/judge/erin-n-guven" page_type: "judge_profile" updated: "2026-08-02" --- # Erin N. Guven Bronx County Supreme Court, Civil Term · Supreme Court Justice, Bronx County Civil Term, General IAS Part 17 ## Profile - Court: Bronx County Supreme Court, Civil Term - State: New York - Role: Supreme Court Justice, Bronx County Civil Term, General IAS Part 17 - Service status: active - Last verified: 2026-07-28 ## Summary Official statewide and applicable court procedural guidance applies to this judge. ## Biography ### Professional career - Acting Justice, Supreme Court, Designated by Chief Administrative Judge Joseph Zayas, 2025 to Present - Judge, Court of Claims, Appointed by Honorable Kathy Hochul, 2025 to Present - New York State Court of Claims – Serving as a Judge since June 2025 - Acting Supreme Court Justice, Bronx County – Civil Term Support Magistrate (Mar–Jun 2025) - New York State judge currently serving in the Supreme Court of Bronx County and with prior judicial and legal roles in Westchester County and the New York State Court of Claims ### Education - Brooklyn Law School — J.D. (2001) - Georgetown University — B.A. (1996) ### Additional information - NYS Unified Court System, Westchester County Support Magistrate, 2025 to 2025 - Judge Guven has presided over multiple uncontested matrimonial cases in Westchester County, including divorces and separations, as of early 2025 - Appointed to the Court of Claims in 2025, reflecting her broad judicial and legal experience - NYS Unified Court System, Court Attorney-Referee 9th JD, 2011 to 2025 - Legal Services of the Hudson Valley, Director of Pro Bono Affairs, 2006 to 2011 - Legal Services of the Hudson Valley, Staff Attorney, 2003 to 2006 ## Before you appear - Read the judge-specific standing order first when one is listed. - Check the docket and case orders for requirements that supersede broader guidance. - Confirm current remote-access and courtroom technology arrangements before the proceeding. ## Courtroom Rules ### powerpoint and innovative presentations Scope: courtwide In a Bronx County Summary Jury Trial, counsel may use innovative jury presentations, including medical records, reports, and PowerPoint. Evidence excerpt: Counsel are encouraged to use innovative methods of presentation to the jury, including medical records, reports, PowerPoint presentations [Bronx County Summary Jury Trial Rules](https://www.nycourts.gov/courts/12th-judicial-district/bronx-county-supreme-court-civil-term/filing-rules) Source checked: 2026-07-28 ### jury notebooks and exhibit exchange Scope: courtwide Evidence or trial notebooks intended for the jury in a Bronx County Summary Jury Trial must be exchanged 30 days before trial or the material may be precluded. Evidence excerpt: Any evidence or trial notebook intended for the jury must be exchanged thirty (30) days prior to trial or may be precluded [Bronx County Summary Jury Trial Rules](https://www.nycourts.gov/courts/12th-judicial-district/bronx-county-supreme-court-civil-term/filing-rules) Source checked: 2026-07-28 ### video testimony Scope: courtwide Live or prerecorded video testimony is permitted in a Bronx County Summary Jury Trial. Evidence excerpt: Video taped testimony, live or pre-recorded, is permitted [Bronx County Summary Jury Trial Rules](https://www.nycourts.gov/courts/12th-judicial-district/bronx-county-supreme-court-civil-term/filing-rules) Source checked: 2026-07-28 ### recording and photography Scope: statewide New York statewide rules require permission before photographing, filming, videotaping, audiotaping, broadcasting, or telecasting in court facilities, including courtrooms. Evidence excerpt: Taking photographs, films or videotapes, or audiotaping, broadcasting or telecasting, in a courthouse including any courtroom, office or hallway thereof, at any time or on any occasion, whether or not the court is in session, is forbidden, unless permission of the Chief Administrator of the Courts or a designee of the Chief Administrator is first obtained [Part 29: Electronic Recording and Audio-Visual Coverage in Court Facilities and of Court Proceedings](https://www.nycourts.gov/rules/part-29-electronic-recording-and-audio-visual-coverage-court-facilities-and-court-proceedings?from_node=15921&topic=386&wrapped=true) Source checked: 2026-07-26 ### evidence presentation control Scope: statewide The official Guide to New York Evidence identifies court control over presentation of evidence as a statewide evidence topic; counsel should expect the assigned judge to control the mode and order of proof. Evidence excerpt: 1.07. COURT CONTROL OVER PRESENTATION OF EVIDENCE [Guide to New York Evidence: Article 1, General Provisions and Court's Role](https://www.nycourts.gov/judges/evidence/1-GENERAL/1-generalprovisions.shtml) Source checked: 2026-07-26 ### trial exhibit books Scope: statewide In New York Supreme Court and County Court civil cases, the court may require indexed trial exhibit binders, notebooks, or electronic equivalents for the court, counsel, and witnesses. Evidence excerpt: The court may direct that on the first day of trial or at such other time as the court may set, counsel shall submit an indexed binder or notebook, or the electronic equivalent, of trial exhibits for the court's use. [Part 202: Uniform Civil Rules for the Supreme Court and the County Court](https://www.nycourts.gov/rules/part-202-uniform-civil-rules-supreme-court-and-county-court) Source checked: 2026-07-26 ### exhibit marking Scope: statewide Civil trial counsel in New York Supreme Court and County Court must confer before trial and attempt to agree on exhibits to be offered without objection, unless the court directs otherwise. Evidence excerpt: Counsel for the parties shall consult prior to trial and shall in good faith attempt to agree upon the exhibits that will be offered into evidence without objection. [Part 202: Uniform Civil Rules for the Supreme Court and the County Court](https://www.nycourts.gov/rules/part-202-uniform-civil-rules-supreme-court-and-county-court) Source checked: 2026-07-26 ### virtual evidence courtroom Scope: statewide For Commercial Division matters, New York rules encourage Virtual Evidence Courtrooms for managing and presenting trial evidence after authorization by request or court direction. Evidence excerpt: Virtual Evidence Courtrooms (VECs) may be used to facilitate real-time access to trial exhibits and other relevant documents. [Part 202.70 Commercial Division Rules: Virtual Evidence Courtrooms and Trial Exhibits](https://www.nycourts.gov/rules/part-202-uniform-civil-rules-supreme-court-and-county-court) Source checked: 2026-07-26 ### electronic appearances Scope: statewide For New York criminal proceedings, virtual and hybrid appearances are governed by Part 200 consent, objection, public-access, and calendar-update requirements. Evidence excerpt: For all hybrid proceedings, all electronic appearances shall be projected in the physical courtroom in which the in-person portion of the proceeding is taking place in such a manner as to provide a reasonable opportunity for members of the public to view and hear the participants appearing electronically. [Part 200: Uniform Rules for Courts Exercising Criminal Jurisdiction](https://www.nycourts.gov/rules/part-200-uniform-rules-courts-exercising-criminal-jurisdiction) Source checked: 2026-07-26 ## Sources - [Official profile](https://www.nycourts.gov/courts/12th-judicial-district/bronx-county-supreme-court-civil-term/part-rules) - [Official roster](https://www.nycourts.gov/courts/12th-judicial-district/bronx-county-supreme-court-civil-term/part-rules) - [Bronx County Supreme Court Civil Term Part Rules, General IAS Part 17](https://www.nycourts.gov/courts/12th-judicial-district/bronx-county-supreme-court-civil-term/part-rules) - [Bronx County Summary Jury Trial Rules](https://www.nycourts.gov/courts/12th-judicial-district/bronx-county-supreme-court-civil-term/filing-rules) - [Part 29: Electronic Recording and Audio-Visual Coverage in Court Facilities and of Court Proceedings](https://www.nycourts.gov/rules/part-29-electronic-recording-and-audio-visual-coverage-court-facilities-and-court-proceedings?from_node=15921&topic=386&wrapped=true) - [Guide to New York Evidence: Article 1, General Provisions and Court's Role](https://www.nycourts.gov/judges/evidence/1-GENERAL/1-generalprovisions.shtml) - [Part 202: Uniform Civil Rules for the Supreme Court and the County Court](https://www.nycourts.gov/rules/part-202-uniform-civil-rules-supreme-court-and-county-court) - [Part 202.70 Commercial Division Rules: Virtual Evidence Courtrooms and Trial Exhibits](https://www.nycourts.gov/rules/part-202-uniform-civil-rules-supreme-court-and-county-court) - [Part 200: Uniform Rules for Courts Exercising Criminal Jurisdiction](https://www.nycourts.gov/rules/part-200-uniform-rules-courts-exercising-criminal-jurisdiction) - [Judicial Directory: Hon. 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See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/courts/12jd/bronx/civil/pdfs/partrules17A.pdf) · Source page 1 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Filing and working copies 3. Redaction of Personal Confidential Information: Parties shall omit or redact confidential personal information in papers submitted to the Court for filing (see 22 NYCRR §202.5[e][1]). See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/courts/12jd/bronx/civil/pdfs/partrules17A.pdf) · Source page 1 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Communications with chambers 4. Communication with Chambers: Telephone calls or e-mails to Chambers are not permitted absent an emergency requiring immediate Court attention or prior Court permission. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/courts/12jd/bronx/civil/pdfs/partrules17A.pdf) · Source page 1 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Communications with chambers 5. Change in Case Status: All parties, including self-represented parties, are under a continuing obligation to promptly inform the Court, via NYSCEF and e-mailed to the Part Clerk at BXSUPCIV-IA17@nycourts.gov, should the action settle, be discontinued, or otherwise disposed, or if a motion is settled or withdrawn, or if a party dies or files a petition for bankruptcy. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/courts/12jd/bronx/civil/pdfs/partrules17A.pdf) · Source page 1 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Motion practice 6. Settled Cases: When a matter is settled, the parties must file a Notice to Discontinue, a Stipulation to Discontinue, or a Motion to Discontinue via NYSCEF. If none of these are filed before the next scheduled Court date, all parties must appear. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/courts/12jd/bronx/civil/pdfs/partrules17A.pdf) · Source page 1 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Communications with chambers 7. Parties shall maintain current e-mail addresses in NYSCEF, monitor the address provided, and promptly notify the Resource Center of any change in e-mail address (see 22 NYCRR §202.5-b[f][2][i]). See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/courts/12jd/bronx/civil/pdfs/partrules17A.pdf) · Source page 2 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Communications with chambers 1. In-Person/Virtual Appearances: Appearances in Part 17 may be held in person or virtually via Microsoft “Teams”. Parties may request a virtual appearance by filing a letter via NYSCEF and e-mailing the Part Clerk at BXSUPCIV-IA17@nycourts.gov. If an in-person appearance is scheduled, a party must iterate a reason when requesting to appear virtually. If a virtual appearance is scheduled by the Court, a “Teams” link will be provided prior to the appearance date via NYSCEF or via e-mail. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/courts/12jd/bronx/civil/pdfs/partrules17A.pdf) · Source page 2 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Conferences and appearances 2. Competency/Authority: In compliance with 22 NYCRR §202.1[f], counsel who appear before the Court, including “per diem attorneys,” must be familiar with the case, be fully prepared, and authorized to discuss and resolve the issues which are scheduled to be the subject of the appearance. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/courts/12jd/bronx/civil/pdfs/partrules17A.pdf) · Source page 2 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Conferences and appearances 3. Failure to Appear/Defaults: Failure to appear at any scheduled appearance may result in the appropriate sanction pursuant to 22 NYCRR §202.27. Unless otherwise specified, in person conferences are scheduled at 9:30 a.m. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/courts/12jd/bronx/civil/pdfs/partrules17A.pdf) · Source page 2 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Conferences and appearances Cases will be called in the order that they are ready; that is, when all parties are in the courtroom and ready to proceed. The first call of the calendar and the default calendar will be called at 10:30 a.m. The final call of the calendar will be at 11:30 a.m., or as soon thereafter as practicable. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/courts/12jd/bronx/civil/pdfs/partrules17A.pdf) · Source page 2 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Adjournments a. Adjournment requests must be made in writing, via NYSCEF, at least 48 hours prior to the scheduled appearance. The party requesting the adjournment must also notify the Part Clerk via e-mail at BxSupCiv-IA17@nycourts.gov. The adjournment request letter shall set forth: (i) the conference date; (ii) the nature of the conference; (iii) the reason for the requested adjournment; (iv) whether the request is made on consent of all parties; and (v) suggested adjourned dates. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/courts/12jd/bronx/civil/pdfs/partrules17A.pdf) · Source page 2 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Filing and working copies b. If counsel is engaged, attorneys must file an Affirmation of Actual Engagement in compliance with 22 NYCRR §125.1 via NYSCEF and e- mail the Part Clerk at BxSupCiv-IA17@nycourts.gov. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/courts/12jd/bronx/civil/pdfs/partrules17A.pdf) · Source page 2 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Communications with chambers 5. ADA Requests: Any party requesting an ADA accommodation should visit the Court System website for information and guidance (www.nycourts.gov). Any further questions should be directed to the Part Clerk via e-mail at BxSupCiv-IA17@nycourts.gov. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/courts/12jd/bronx/civil/pdfs/partrules17A.pdf) · Source page 3 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Communications with chambers 6. Interpreter Requests: Requests for a language interpreter should be directed to the Part Clerk via e-mail at BxSupCiv-IA17@nycourts.gov. as soon as known, but not less than 10 calendar days before an appearance. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/courts/12jd/bronx/civil/pdfs/partrules17A.pdf) · Source page 3 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Conferences and appearances 7. E-Track: Attorneys must register for E-Track for Part 17 matters. Parties are reminded that to e-track their cases, they must file their appropriate appearances via NYSCEF. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/courts/12jd/bronx/civil/pdfs/partrules17A.pdf) · Source page 3 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Conferences and appearances a. The Court will schedule a preliminary conference upon the filing of a request for judicial intervention (RJI). Preliminary conferences will be held virtually, but appearances may be waived as outlined below. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/courts/12jd/bronx/civil/pdfs/partrules17A.pdf) · Source page 3 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Conferences and appearances b. Parties are strongly encouraged to jointly complete and submit to the court a Preliminary Conference and Case Scheduling Order. Please note that the parties must use this Part’s standard Preliminary Conference and Case Scheduling Order, which can be found in fillable form on the Bronx County Supreme Court’s part rules webpage. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/courts/12jd/bronx/civil/pdfs/partrules17A.pdf) · Source page 3 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Communications with chambers c. To waive appearances at the preliminary conference, parties must file the jointly completed Preliminary Conference and Case Scheduling Order via NYSCEF, and e-mail a copy to the Part Clerk at BXSUPCIV- IA17@nycourts.gov. If the completed Preliminary Conference and Case Scheduling Order is satisfactory, the Court will sign and upload the same to NYSCEF with a future compliance conference date provided. The parties are advised that the Court may modify the dates and/or deadlines selected by the parties. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/courts/12jd/bronx/civil/pdfs/partrules17A.pdf) · Source page 3 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Conferences and appearances d. If the parties fail to file a proposed Preliminary Conference and Case Scheduling Order as outlined above, at least 3 business days prior to the scheduled conference, all parties must appear. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/courts/12jd/bronx/civil/pdfs/partrules17A.pdf) · Source page 3 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Conferences and appearances a. The Court will schedule a Compliance Conference pursuant to the Preliminary Conference and Case Scheduling Order. Appearances at the compliance conference may be waived by the filing of a proposed Compliance Conference Order, at least three business days before the scheduled conference. Please note that the parties must use this Part’s standard Compliance Conference Order, which can be found in fillable form on the Bronx County Supreme Court’s part rules webpage. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/courts/12jd/bronx/civil/pdfs/partrules17A.pdf) · Source page 4 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Discovery b. The compliance conference monitors the progress of the completion of discovery, explores potential settlement, and sets a deadline for the filing of the Note of Issue (see 22 NYCRR §202.19[b][3]). A deadline to file the Note of Issue will be provided in the Compliance Conference Order, which shall be completed during the conference. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/courts/12jd/bronx/civil/pdfs/partrules17A.pdf) · Source page 4 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Discovery c. Parties shall strictly adhere to all discovery obligations and deadlines as set forth in all case scheduling orders. An application for the extension of a discovery deadline shall be made as soon as practicable and prior to the expiration of such a deadline (see 22 NYCRR §202.20-e). See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/courts/12jd/bronx/civil/pdfs/partrules17A.pdf) · Source page 4 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Discovery d. Counsel will be required to justify the reason for any failure to adhere to the discovery deadlines set forth in any Order. Non-compliance with discovery deadlines set forth in case scheduling orders may result in the imposition of an appropriate sanction against the non-compliant party or for other relief pursuant to CPLR 3126 (see 22 NYCRR §202.20-e). See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/courts/12jd/bronx/civil/pdfs/partrules17A.pdf) · Source page 4 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Conferences and appearances 1. Plaintiff shall serve and file a Note of Issue and Certificate of Readiness in accordance with the date set forth in the Compliance Conference Order. The failure to file a Note of Issue as required by the Order may be treated as a default pursuant to 22 NYCRR §202.27. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/courts/12jd/bronx/civil/pdfs/partrules17A.pdf) · Source page 4 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Discovery 2. If all parties agree that discovery is complete, the parties shall e-file and e- mail a stipulation to BxSupCiv-IA17@nycourts.gov. The stipulation must certify that all discovery is complete and provide for the filing of the Note of Issue within thirty days. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/courts/12jd/bronx/civil/pdfs/partrules17A.pdf) · Source page 4 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Discovery 3. A Note of Issue filed without the required stipulation that all discovery is complete is subject to being vacated sua sponte. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/courts/12jd/bronx/civil/pdfs/partrules17A.pdf) · Source page 4 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Conferences and appearances a. The Court shall notify the parties of the date and time of the mandatory pre-trial conference following the filing of the Note of Issue. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/courts/12jd/bronx/civil/pdfs/partrules17A.pdf) · Source page 5 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Conferences and appearances b. All settlement and pre-trial conferences shall be held in person, unless otherwise directed by the Court and at the Court’s sole discretion. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/courts/12jd/bronx/civil/pdfs/partrules17A.pdf) · Source page 5 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Conferences and appearances c. During the pre-trial conference, counsel shall be aware of options to resolve the litigation such as Summary Jury Trials, bench trials, and Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR), and be able to discuss those options with the court. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/courts/12jd/bronx/civil/pdfs/partrules17A.pdf) · Source page 5 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Conferences and appearances d. Only counsel fully familiar with the case and authorized to settle, stipulate, or dispose of the action shall appear at the pre-trial conference. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/courts/12jd/bronx/civil/pdfs/partrules17A.pdf) · Source page 5 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Conferences and appearances e. Parties shall fill out and bring to the conference a Pre-Trial/Settlement Conference Information sheet, which can be accessed using the following link or found on the Bronx County Supreme Court’s part rules webpage. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/courts/12jd/bronx/civil/pdfs/partrules17A.pdf) · Source page 5 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Conferences and appearances b. If a request for a settlement conference is made by letter rather than by a stipulation signed by all parties, the request shall expressly indicate whether all parties have been consulted, and whether they agree that the conference may serve to advance the case toward settlement or other resolution. Requests that omit this information will be denied. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/courts/12jd/bronx/civil/pdfs/partrules17A.pdf) · Source page 5 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Conferences and appearances d. Attorneys who appear for a settlement conference must be fully familiar with the facts and circumstances of the case and authorized to enter into binding agreements on behalf of their clients (see 22 NYCRR §202.1[f]). Attorneys must appear with access to NYSCEF. Clients and/or adjusters See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/courts/12jd/bronx/civil/pdfs/partrules17A.pdf) · Source page 5 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Communications with chambers must be available by telephone during the conference. Failure to comply, including by sending a per diem attorney lacking knowledge or authority, may be regarded as a default pursuant to the rule. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/courts/12jd/bronx/civil/pdfs/partrules17A.pdf) · Source page 6 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Adjournments a. Stipulations to adjourn the return date of a motion must be filed via NYSCEF and e-mailed to the Part Clerk at BXSUPCIV-IA17@nycourts.gov. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/courts/12jd/bronx/civil/pdfs/partrules17A.pdf) · Source page 6 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Adjournments c. For any further adjournments, the parties must seek leave from the Court. Such application for an additional adjournment must be filed via NYSCEF and e-mailed to BXSUPCIV-IA17@nycourts.gov. The application must contain the reason for the request. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/courts/12jd/bronx/civil/pdfs/partrules17A.pdf) · Source page 6 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Adjournments d. If a party is unable to obtain an adjournment on consent, then that party shall make a written request for an adjournment explaining efforts made to obtain an adjournment on consent. The request shall be served upon all parties. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/courts/12jd/bronx/civil/pdfs/partrules17A.pdf) · Source page 6 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Motion practice a. Motions may be brought by Order to Show Cause (OTSC) only when there is genuine urgency (e.g., applications for provisional relief), a stay is required, or if mandated by statute (see 22 NYCRR §202.9[d]). If the OTSC See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/courts/12jd/bronx/civil/pdfs/partrules17A.pdf) · Source page 6 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Motion practice fails to demonstrate that at least one of these circumstances applies, the application will be denied with leave to renew as a motion on notice. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/courts/12jd/bronx/civil/pdfs/partrules17A.pdf) · Source page 7 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Motion practice c. Movant must strictly comply with all service requirements directed in the signed OTSC. Failure to do so will result in denial of the motion. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/courts/12jd/bronx/civil/pdfs/partrules17A.pdf) · Source page 7 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Communications with chambers d. “Any application for temporary injunctive relief, including but not limited to a motion for a stay or a temporary restraining order, shall contain…an affirmation demonstrating there will be significant prejudice to the party seeking the restraining order by the giving of notice. In the absence of a showing of significant prejudice, the affirmation must demonstrate that a good faith effort has been made to notify the party against whom the temporary restraining order is sought of the time, date and place that the application will be made in a manner sufficient to permit the party an opportunity to appear in response to the application” (see 22 NYCRR §202.7[f]). In Part 17, a movant seeking injunctive relief must e-mail their motion papers to opposing counsel, call opposing counsel, and UPLOAD A COPY TO NYSCEF, at least 24 hours prior to when the movant wishes to be heard on the application. The movant must then immediately e-file proof of service of such notice to NYSCEF. The proof of service must contain an e-mail address for any opposing counsel. Failure to e-file proof of service may result in delayed consideration of the TRO application or denial of the injunctive relief. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/courts/12jd/bronx/civil/pdfs/partrules17A.pdf) · Source page 7 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Motion practice a. All motions for summary judgment must be filed within 60 days of the filing of the Note of Issue. THIS DIRECTIVE SUPERCEDES ANY DIFFERENT See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/courts/12jd/bronx/civil/pdfs/partrules17A.pdf) · Source page 7 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Motion practice b. Untimely motions or cross-motions shall not be entertained in the absence of good cause shown. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/courts/12jd/bronx/civil/pdfs/partrules17A.pdf) · Source page 7 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Motion practice c. Unless sufficient justification is demonstrated, or unless expressly authorized by the Court in a prior order, each party shall be afforded only one opportunity to make a motion for summary judgment. Otherwise, a successive motion for summary judgment will be denied. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/courts/12jd/bronx/civil/pdfs/partrules17A.pdf) · Source page 7 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Motion practice a. Parties shall attempt to resolve all discovery disputes through informal procedures, as opposed to motion practice, pursuant to 22 NYCRR §202.20- f[a]. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/courts/12jd/bronx/civil/pdfs/partrules17A.pdf) · Source page 8 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Communications with chambers b. Prior to filing a discovery motion, parties shall request a pre-motion conference via letter request filed to NYSCEF and e-mailed to BxSupCiv- IA17@nycourts.gov. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/courts/12jd/bronx/civil/pdfs/partrules17A.pdf) · Source page 8 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Discovery c. The letter shall set forth the specific discovery issue(s) to be addressed at the conference and the details of their good faith efforts to resolve the dispute prior to seeking Court intervention. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/courts/12jd/bronx/civil/pdfs/partrules17A.pdf) · Source page 8 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Motion practice d. Parties shall strictly adhere to 22 NYCRR §§ 202.7[a][2], and 202.20-f. Section 202.20-f provides, in pertinent part: “In the event that a discovery dispute cannot be resolved other than through motion practice, each such discovery motion shall be supported by an affidavit or affirmation from counsel attesting to counsel having conducted an in-person or telephonic conference, setting forth the date and time of such conference, persons participating, and the length of time of the conference”. Failure to adhere to either section will result in denial of the motion, without prejudice to renew on proper papers. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/courts/12jd/bronx/civil/pdfs/partrules17A.pdf) · Source page 8 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Motion practice e. Discovery motions shall not be combined with requests for any other relief. The Court will schedule an in-person appearance for oral argument on ALL discovery motions made in compliance with these rules. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/courts/12jd/bronx/civil/pdfs/partrules17A.pdf) · Source page 8 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Motion practice a. The filing of any motion shall NOT stay discovery. A stay of discovery must be requested separately. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/courts/12jd/bronx/civil/pdfs/partrules17A.pdf) · Source page 8 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Communications with chambers b. All motions (other than discovery motions) will be decided “on submission” unless the Court notifies the parties that the matter has been scheduled for oral argument/conference before the Court. Any party may request oral argument of a motion by letter accompanying the motion papers, pursuant to 22 NYCRR §202.8-f [b]. Such request must also be e-mailed to BXSUPCIV-IA17@nycourts.gov). See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/courts/12jd/bronx/civil/pdfs/partrules17A.pdf) · Source page 8 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Motion practice c. If scheduled for oral argument, the parties should have a copy of their filed papers readily available for the Court. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/courts/12jd/bronx/civil/pdfs/partrules17A.pdf) · Source page 8 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Motion practice d. Where appropriate, proposed orders should be submitted with motions pursuant to 22 NYCRR §202.8-a, and a courtesy copy e- mailed to BxSupCiv-IA17@nycourts.gov. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/courts/12jd/bronx/civil/pdfs/partrules17A.pdf) · Source page 9 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Communications with chambers f. Chambers does not require working copies of electronically filed motion papers. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/courts/12jd/bronx/civil/pdfs/partrules17A.pdf) · Source page 9 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Filing and working copies 1. An Infant Compromise Order (ICO) is required to settle or otherwise discontinue the claims of an infant plaintiff. ICO applications are governed by CPLR §§1207 and 1208, Judiciary Law §474, and 22 NYCRR §202.67. If an ICO application does not strictly comply with the requirements set forth in these provisions, approval of the ICO will be delayed until full compliance is reached through additional or amended submissions. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/courts/12jd/bronx/civil/pdfs/partrules17A.pdf) · Source page 9 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Communications with chambers 2. Where an action has already been initiated by the filing of a Summons and Complaint, an ICO should be sought through an ex-parte application filed to NYSCEF using the label “Infant Compromise Order (Proposed).” Where no action has yet been initiated, the ICO should instead accompany the filing of a petition initiating a special proceeding. The infant’s full name (other than initials) and date of birth (other than year) shall be redacted in all e-filed documents. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/courts/12jd/bronx/civil/pdfs/partrules17A.pdf) · Source page 9 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Conferences and appearances a. Proposed ICO: The proposed ICO shall provide the name and address of a savings bank (as opposed to a commercial bank) in Bronx County in which the settlement funds will be deposited. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/courts/12jd/bronx/civil/pdfs/partrules17A.pdf) · Source page 9 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Conferences and appearances b. Attorney Affirmation: To the extent not mandated by CPLR 1208 and 22 NYCRR §202.67, the affirmation shall also provide (i) an itemized list of the expenses/disbursements that are not waived or inclusive of the attorney’s fee; (ii) the amount of available insurance, including excess insurance; (iii) whether there are any applicable liens and their amount; and (iv) whether the guardian or others involved in the accident received settlements and, if so, the others’ injuries and the amount paid to each. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/courts/12jd/bronx/civil/pdfs/partrules17A.pdf) · Source page 10 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Filing and working copies d. Physician Affirmation/Medical Record(s) or Hospital Report(s): The Court requires an affirmation from a physician or medical records indicating infant has been examined within the 6 months prior to the submission of the proposed order. The affirmation, records, or report must include: (i) history obtained; (ii) infant’s complaints of pain and/or limitations (past, recent and present); (iii) treatment rendered; (iv) details of the examination recently rendered upon which current opinion and conclusion is based; (v) diagnosis; (vi) prognosis, especially if the infant does have any current, or in the recent past has had, any limitations or complaints of pain; and (vii) whether the infant has fully recovered from the injuries or requires additional treatment; and (viii) any additional opinions, conclusions, and treatment recommendations. Failure to submit a physician affirmation, or recent medical/hospital record(s) or report(s) with an ICO application will delay approval of the ICO. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/courts/12jd/bronx/civil/pdfs/partrules17A.pdf) · Source page 10 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Conferences and appearances e. Infant-Consent Affidavit: If the infant is 14 or more years old, an affidavit from the infant attesting to his or her understanding of the settlement and consenting to is required. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/courts/12jd/bronx/civil/pdfs/partrules17A.pdf) · Source page 10 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Conferences and appearances 6. An ICO application involving a structured settlement must be supported by the following documents in addition to those listed above: (i) structured See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/courts/12jd/bronx/civil/pdfs/partrules17A.pdf) · Source page 10 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Conferences and appearances settlement broker’s affidavit; (ii) proposed settlement agreement; (iii) proposed assignment agreement; (iv) proposed annuity contract; (v) proposed guaranty agreement; and (vi) accepted structure (annuity) proposal and at least two rejected alternative structure proposals for the same cost and payout terms as the accepted proposal. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/courts/12jd/bronx/civil/pdfs/partrules17A.pdf) · Source page 11 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Conferences and appearances 8. Please note that the infant’s appearance will not be waived. Plaintiff’s counsel must make all arrangements to have the infant, and the parent/natural guardian appear on the hearing date. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/courts/12jd/bronx/civil/pdfs/partrules17A.pdf) · Source page 11 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Communications with chambers 1. Subpoenas generally need not be so ordered. Requests for the Court to so order a subpoena shall be supported by an affirmation explaining the need for an order and shall be filed via NYSCEF and e-mailed to the Part Clerk at BXSUPCIV-IA17@nycourts.gov. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/courts/12jd/bronx/civil/pdfs/partrules17A.pdf) · Source page 11 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Trial exhibits and witnesses 2. Subpoenas for trial shall be directed to the trial assignment part (TAP). See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/courts/12jd/bronx/civil/pdfs/partrules17A.pdf) · Source page 11 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Trial exhibits and witnesses 2. Attorneys, parties, and witnesses shall be ready to proceed with trial on the assignment date and to continue day-to-day until verdict. If any party is not ready to immediately proceed with trial, prior to being assigned, that party shall inform the Justice presiding in TAP so that he or she may make the appropriate ruling. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/courts/12jd/bronx/civil/pdfs/partrules17A.pdf) · Source page 11 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Adjournments 3. Adjournments of trials shall be granted only upon extraordinary and unanticipated circumstances See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/courts/12jd/bronx/civil/pdfs/partrules17A.pdf) · Source page 11 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Conferences and appearances b. During the conference, attorneys should be prepared to (i) present a brief summary of their party’s position; (ii) identify and discuss any See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/courts/12jd/bronx/civil/pdfs/partrules17A.pdf) · Source page 11 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Filing and working copies 5. On the date of, but in no instance later than 1 day following the first day of jury selection, the parties must submit the following both via NYSCEF and via See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/courts/12jd/bronx/civil/pdfs/partrules17A.pdf) · Source page 12 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Communications with chambers b. Proposed verdict sheets and requested jury instructions (must be e-mailed to BxSupCiv-IA17@nycourts.gov in Word format); See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/courts/12jd/bronx/civil/pdfs/partrules17A.pdf) · Source page 12 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Trial exhibits and witnesses g. Proposed introductory and closing jury charges from the most current volume of the Pattern Jury Instructions (PJI). If a party proposes that a PJI instruction be modified, the complete PJI instruction must be submitted in Word format with the proposed amendment clearly visible in redline. Appropriate caselaw citations must also be provided in support of any proposed amendment to a PJI instruction. PJI instructions are not modified unless good cause is shown. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/courts/12jd/bronx/civil/pdfs/partrules17A.pdf) · Source page 12 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Conferences and appearances 6. Prior to the charging conference, the parties shall exchange updated proposed jury charges and verdict sheets. The parties shall endeavor to create a mutually agreed upon verdict sheet and list of proposed charges. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/courts/12jd/bronx/civil/pdfs/partrules17A.pdf) · Source page 12 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Filing and working copies 1. Plaintiff shall serve a copy of the decision and order granting a default judgment with notice of entry upon defendant by the methods set forth in the decision and order, and if no such directive is included in the decision and order, then defendant shall be served with a copy of the decision and order with notice of entry by first class mail and registered mail, return receipt requested, 10 DAYS prior to plaintiff’s request seeking an inquest date. Proof of said service shall be uploaded to NYSCEF. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/courts/12jd/bronx/civil/pdfs/partrules17A.pdf) · Source page 13 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Filing and working copies 2. Plaintiff shall file a Note of Issue and upload a letter to NYSCEF requesting a date for inquest. Plaintiff shall serve a copy of the Note of Issue and the letter requesting an inquest on defendant by first class mail within 10 days of filing the documents in NYSCEF and upload an affidavit of service within 10 days of said service. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/courts/12jd/bronx/civil/pdfs/partrules17A.pdf) · Source page 13 · Collected 2026-10-27 ### Shared court rules - [22 NYCRR Part 202 — Uniform Civil Rules Supreme Court And County Court](https://knowjudges.com/courtroom-rules/ny-shared-set-bf1c7eb9020e52eed65d) — Civil actions and proceedings only; section-specific and specialized-part restrictions remain applicable. [Official source](https://www.nycourts.gov/rules/part-202-uniform-civil-rules-supreme-court-and-county-court). Collected 2026-10-27. - [Part 29: Electronic Recording and Audio-Visual Coverage in Court Facilities and of Court Proceedings](https://knowjudges.com/courtroom-rules/national-shared-set-99a7824bb8e009643f842c03) — Scope is limited to the court class in the source claim. Shared court context only; case-type restrictions, exceptions, later amendments and case orders apply. This is not a personal preference or a complete rules inventory. [Official source](https://www.nycourts.gov/rules/part-29-electronic-recording-and-audio-visual-coverage-court-facilities-and-court-proceedings?from_node=15921&topic=386&wrapped=true). Collected 2026-07-26. - [Part 29: Electronic Recording and Audio-Visual Coverage in Court Facilities and of Court Proceedings](https://knowjudges.com/courtroom-rules/national-shared-set-34fe480ab82f22fa3c31d257) — Scope is limited to the court class in the source claim. Shared court context only; case-type restrictions, exceptions, later amendments and case orders apply. This is not a personal preference or a complete rules inventory. [Official source](https://www.nycourts.gov/rules/part-29-electronic-recording-and-audio-visual-coverage-court-facilities-and-court-proceedings?from_node=15921&topic=386&wrapped=true). Collected 2026-07-26.