provision_id,doc_id,judge_id,rule_number,title,text,source_page,topics,cross_references,judicial_district,county,court_type,doc_type
FRIED-007,130,NY-SC-9JD-FRIED,4(f),Discovery Disputes,"Counsel who believe discovery is not being conducted in accordance with the Court's Order must discuss the claimed noncompliance in good faith with opposing counsel – a pro forma letter does not constitute a good faith effort. Do not make any motion concerning discovery. If the dispute cannot be resolved, contact the Court via NYSCEF as LETTER/CORRESPONDENCE TO COURT, noting 'Request for Assistance in Resolving a Discovery Dispute.'",,"[""discovery-disputes"", ""discovery-scheduling""]","[""22 NYCRR \u00a7202.7"", ""22 NYCRR \u00a7221.1""]",9,Rockland,supreme,part_rules
JOHNSON-004,16,NY-SC-11JD-JOHNSON,1-3,Discovery Conferences and Disputes,"Prior to bringing a Discovery-related motion, all parties must seek leave from the assigned Compliance Conference Judge. Part 11 will conduct mandatory IN-PERSON conferences on ALL discovery-related motions on the day the matter is calendared to be heard (i.e., Motions to Vacate Note of Issue, Motions to Restore, Motions to Strike Pleadings, Motions to Demand Bill of Particulars, Motions to Preclude, etc.). Motions will be marked off calendar if movant fails to appear for the calendar call on the motion return date.",,"[""discovery-disputes"", ""discovery-scheduling""]",[],11,Queens,supreme,part_rules
MALONE-006,146,NY-SC-9JD-MALONE,III,Discovery Motions,"The parties are NOT to make any motion concerning discovery without the express approval of the Court. Parties who have a discovery dispute are NOT to wait until the Compliance Conference to bring such dispute to the Court's attention. Rather, counsel who believes that discovery is not being conducted in accordance with the Preliminary Conference order is to discuss, in good faith, as required by Court Rule §202.7, the claimed noncompliance.",,"[""discovery-disputes"", ""discovery-scheduling""]","[""22 NYCRR 202.7""]",9,Westchester,supreme,part_rules
MARTIN-004,147,NY-SC-9JD-MARTIN,DISCLOSURE,Discovery Disputes,"Parties who have a discovery dispute are NOT to wait until the Compliance Conference to bring such dispute to the Court's attention. Counsel must discuss, in good faith, as required by Court Rule 202.7, the claimed non-compliance. A pro-forma letter does not constitute a good faith effort. There must be actual substantive communication between counsel, either telephonically or in writing. The parties are NOT to copy the Court on correspondence between counsel concerning discovery issues.",,"[""discovery-disputes"", ""discovery-scheduling""]","[""22 NYCRR 202.7""]",9,Dutchess,supreme,part_rules
NY-SC-1JD-BANNON-P61-005,92,NY-SC-1JD-BANNON,Discovery Motions 37-41,Discovery Motion and Dispute Procedures,"Discovery motions are strongly discouraged. If the parties have a discovery dispute, they must consult with each other in a good faith effort to resolve the same (22 NYCRR 202.7[a]). In the event such an attempt is unsuccessful, then the parties are required to email the Part Clerk to request a discovery conference with the court. If, after a conference with the court, the dispute still cannot be resolved, then the party or parties seeking relief may file a discovery motion. While written leave of court is not required to file the motion, no motion may be filed unless the court has first conferenced the case. The affirmation of good faith must also indicate the identity of the individual who conferenced the case with the parties and the date on which the case was conferenced by the court.",,"[""discovery-disputes"", ""discovery-scheduling""]","[""22 NYCRR 202.7[a]"", ""22 NYCRR 202.7[c]""]",1,New York,supreme,part_rules
NY-SC-1JD-CATANZARO-P37-006,70,NY-SC-1JD-CATANZARO,III.C,Discovery Motions - Prior Approval Required; Good Faith Affirmation Required,"The Court encourages parties to resolve discovery disputes without motion practice. A party seeking to make a discovery motion must first seek permission from the Court by submitting a letter to sfc-part37-clerk@nycourts.gov with all parties copied, stating the reason for the anticipated motion (not to exceed two [2] pages). Parties must also detail good faith efforts made in advance to resolve the dispute. Upon approval, the discovery motion must include: an affirmation of good faith; a copy of the letter seeking approval to file; and a copy of the court's letter permitting filing. The affirmation of good faith must include the time and dates the parties met and conferred in person, virtually, or had telephone conversations. Email attempts alone are insufficient. Discovery motions filed without showing good faith efforts will be denied.",,"[""discovery-disputes"", ""discovery-scheduling""]","[""22 NYCRR 202.7""]",1,New York,supreme,part_rules
NY-SC-1JD-COHEN-P58-003,90,NY-SC-1JD-COHEN,2-I – Discovery Disputes,Discovery Dispute and Motion Procedure,"If the parties have a discovery dispute, they must consult with each other in a good faith effort to resolve the same (22 NYCRR 202.7[a]). Such consultation may take place by an in-person, telephonic, or virtual conference. In the event such an attempt is not successful, then the parties are required to e-mail the Part 58 Clerk to arrange a conference with the court. If the dispute cannot be resolved by a conference with the court, then the party seeking relief may file a discovery motion. Leave of court is not required to file the motion but no motion may be filed unless the court has first conferenced the case. The affirmation of good faith submitted in support of the motion must indicate the time, place and nature of the consultation and the issues discussed, and must also indicate the identity of the individual who conferenced the case with the parties and the date on which the case was conferenced by the court.",,"[""discovery-disputes"", ""discovery-scheduling""]","[""22 NYCRR 202.7[a]"", ""22 NYCRR 202.7[c]""]",1,New York,supreme,part_rules
NY-SC-1JD-RAMIREZ-P29-007,62,NY-SC-1JD-RAMIREZ,Discovery-5,Discovery Motions Strongly Discouraged; 12-Month Discovery Target,"Discovery motions are STRONGLY DISCOURAGED. Should an issue arise that cannot be resolved between the parties, an email or phone call to Chambers should be attempted in the first instance. Discovery is not automatically stayed pending the determination of any motions. Parties are strongly encouraged to complete discovery no later than 12 months after the filing of the RJI.",,"[""discovery-disputes"", ""discovery-scheduling""]",[],1,New York,supreme,part_rules
NY-SC-1JD-TISCH-006,47,NY-SC-1JD-TISCH,IX,Discovery Motions,"The parties may not file a motion relating to discovery without compliance with 22 NYCRR §§ 202.7(c) and 202.20-f. Additionally, parties must request a conference with the Court prior to filing a motion or request leave to file the motion without a conference if the party believes such conference would be futile. It is within the Court's discretion to hold a conference or grant leave to move without conducting a conference first. If leave to make a discovery-related motion was granted by the Court, the affirmation of good faith shall state precisely when and by whom it was granted leave to file the motion.",5,"[""discovery-disputes"", ""discovery-scheduling""]","[""22 NYCRR 202.7(c)"", ""22 NYCRR 202.20-f""]",1,New York,supreme,part_rules
SCATTNABER-007,155,NY-SC-9JD-SCATTARETICO-NABER,III.C,Discovery/Disclosure Motions,"It is the policy of this Court to make itself and its staff available to resolve disputes related to pretrial disclosure and contents of a Bill of Particulars. If a dispute over disclosure arises that cannot be resolved by the parties' own diligent, good faith efforts, the aggrieved party shall notify the Court and a conference will be scheduled. A motion related to disclosure is not to be made by any party unless authorized by the Court after conferencing fails.",,"[""discovery-disputes"", ""discovery-scheduling""]",[],9,Orange,supreme,part_rules
SPOFFORD-008,114,NY-SC-9JD-SPOFFORD,DISCOVERY,Discovery,"Counsel must make every effort to resolve discovery disputes without filing written motions. If impasse, parties may request conference with Court Attorney. Leave of Court required before filing any discovery motion.",,"[""discovery-disputes"", ""discovery-scheduling""]",[],9,Putnam,supreme,part_rules
TORRENT-009,128,NY-SC-9JD-TORRENT,III.A,Discovery Motions,"No discovery-related motion may be interposed until a pre-motion conference has been requested and held. Making, submission, scheduling, and calendaring of discovery motions are governed by the Westchester Supreme Court Civil Case Management Rules.",,"[""discovery-disputes"", ""discovery-scheduling""]","[""Westchester Supreme Court Civil Case Management Rules""]",9,Westchester,supreme,part_rules