Provisions

Individual rule provisions extracted from part rules documents

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11 rows where judge_id = "NY-SC-9JD-SPOFFORD"

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SPOFFORD-001 Individual Part Rules – Hon. Joseph J. Spofford, Jr. 114 NY-SC-9JD-SPOFFORD GENERAL-1 Method of Communication All communications with the Court shall be made in writing. Telephone calls and emails are limited to matters requiring immediate attention that cannot be addressed by written correspondence, strictly for non-substantive, administrative matters, directed only to Court Secretary or Court Attorney. No attorney or litigant may contact the Judge or Court Attorney to discuss merits, case status, or any substantive issue.   ["communication-preferences", "attorney-conduct"] [] 9 Putnam supreme part_rules
SPOFFORD-002 Individual Part Rules – Hon. Joseph J. Spofford, Jr. 114 NY-SC-9JD-SPOFFORD GENERAL-2 Requirements for Written Correspondence All correspondence must be filed on NYSCEF or with the Putnam County Clerk's Office for non-e-file cases. Letters must be: (1) copied to all counsel and pro se parties; (2) transmitted to counsel by email when practicable; (3) include email addresses of all counsel of record; and (4) state the next scheduled appearance date. Correspondence between attorneys shall not be copied to the Court unless there is a specific judicial purpose.   ["communication-preferences", "e-filing"] [] 9 Putnam supreme part_rules
SPOFFORD-003 Individual Part Rules – Hon. Joseph J. Spofford, Jr. 114 NY-SC-9JD-SPOFFORD GENERAL-3-7 Email, Filing, Substantive Communications, and Conference Requests Letters may be transmitted via email to VirtualPutnamMultiCourt@nycourts.gov only where all parties are represented. Fax transmissions over 5 pages require prior Clerk approval. Substantive issues shall be addressed at next scheduled appearance or by motion—litigation by correspondence is not permitted. Conference requests must detail efforts to resolve the dispute first.   ["communication-preferences", "e-filing", "conference-procedures"] [] 9 Putnam supreme part_rules
SPOFFORD-004 Individual Part Rules – Hon. Joseph J. Spofford, Jr. 114 NY-SC-9JD-SPOFFORD GENERAL-8 Prohibition of Ex Parte Communications Ex parte communications strictly prohibited. Exceptions: (1) consent of all counsel; (2) scheduling or administrative matters; (3) presentation of Orders to Show Cause for signature. Represented parties may not contact the Court directly.   ["communication-preferences", "attorney-conduct"] [] 9 Putnam supreme part_rules
SPOFFORD-005 Individual Part Rules – Hon. Joseph J. Spofford, Jr. 114 NY-SC-9JD-SPOFFORD APPEARANCES-1-9 Appearances and Adjournment Requests Adjournment requests must be: in writing; submitted at least 72 hours prior to scheduled appearance; state whether on consent or good-faith effort to obtain consent; provide at least 3 alternate dates coordinated with Clerks and Ms. Richardson. Non-consensual adjournments require affirmation of prior engagement per 22 NYCRR §125.1. Do not telephone to inquire about adjournment status. Counsel must be fully familiar with the case and authorized to enter agreements. Failure to appear may result in default. Interpreters must be requested at least one week in advance.   ["adjournments", "conference-procedures", "attorney-conduct", "remote-hearings"] ["22 NYCRR 125.1", "CPLR 321"] 9 Putnam supreme part_rules
SPOFFORD-006 Individual Part Rules – Hon. Joseph J. Spofford, Jr. 114 NY-SC-9JD-SPOFFORD MOTION-1-13 Motion Practice Rules Papers must be bound with removable clips only. Motion return days: Supreme Court – any Monday; Family Court – any Wednesday; County Court – any Tuesday. No appearances required on motion return dates (Supreme/County/Surrogate) unless directed. Motions generally brought by Notice of Motion; OSC only for genuine emergencies. Adjournments on consent by letter specifying proposed date (max 2 without Court approval). Adjournments without consent by letter with reason. All papers received by Court at least 24 hours before return date. Sur-replies not permitted without specific Court permission. Court endeavors to issue written decisions within 60 days.   ["hearing-procedures", "adjournments", "briefing-schedule"] ["CPLR 2214"] 9 Putnam supreme part_rules
SPOFFORD-007 Individual Part Rules – Hon. Joseph J. Spofford, Jr. 114 NY-SC-9JD-SPOFFORD ORDERS-TO-SHOW-CAUSE Orders to Show Cause One original and one copy required. Must include fax number/email for return of signed OSC. If temporary relief sought, must comply with 22 NYCRR §202.7(f) and notify opposing counsel of 48-hour response window. Failure to comply results in all temporary relief being struck. Emergency OSC seeking temporary order of protection requires appearance with client when directed.   ["hearing-procedures"] ["22 NYCRR 202.7(f)"] 9 Putnam supreme part_rules
SPOFFORD-008 Individual Part Rules – Hon. Joseph J. Spofford, Jr. 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
SPOFFORD-009 Individual Part Rules – Hon. Joseph J. Spofford, Jr. 114 NY-SC-9JD-SPOFFORD TRIAL-PRACTICE Trial Practice Rules Trial Notebook required at least one week before first trial date, with witness list (name, address, phone, offer of proof) and exhibit list. Professional and public employee witnesses may testify out of order. Unlisted witnesses may be precluded. Motions in limine must be filed at least two weeks before trial.   ["trial-procedures", "exhibits", "pre-trial-conference"] ["CPLR 2306", "CPLR 2307"] 9 Putnam supreme part_rules
SPOFFORD-010 Individual Part Rules – Hon. Joseph J. Spofford, Jr. 114 NY-SC-9JD-SPOFFORD FAMILY-COURT-ORDERS Family Court Orders and Forensic Evaluations Orders submitted per 22 NYCRR §202.48 with Notice of Settlement or signed consent. Counter-orders require red-lined copy. Proposed orders must include So-Ordered signature line. Forensic evaluation requests must include reasons, issues, payment arrangements, and names of proposed evaluators. Requests for custody/visitation evaluations must be made no later than 60 days before fact-finding hearing. All communication with assigned evaluator must be copied to all parties.   ["matrimonial", "trial-procedures", "conference-procedures"] ["22 NYCRR 202.48"] 9 Putnam supreme part_rules
SPOFFORD-011 Individual Part Rules – Hon. Joseph J. Spofford, Jr. 114 NY-SC-9JD-SPOFFORD SIJS-SURROGATE SIJS Cases and Surrogate Cases SIJS applications for guardianship must include specific SIJS finding request in relief sought. OSC only when child is about to turn 21. For Surrogate's Court, counsel must be familiar with SCPA, EPTL, and 22 NYCRR §207. Forms available at nycourts.gov.   ["case-management"] ["SCPA", "EPTL", "22 NYCRR 207"] 9 Putnam supreme part_rules

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CREATE TABLE provisions (
    provision_id TEXT PRIMARY KEY,
    doc_id INTEGER REFERENCES documents(doc_id),
    judge_id TEXT REFERENCES judges(judge_id),
    rule_number TEXT,
    title TEXT,
    text TEXT,
    source_page INTEGER,
    topics TEXT,
    cross_references TEXT,
    judicial_district INTEGER,
    county TEXT,
    court_type TEXT DEFAULT 'supreme',
    doc_type TEXT DEFAULT 'part_rules'
);