(a) There shall be compliance with the procedures prescribed in the CPLR for the bringing of motions. In addition, no motion shall be filed with the court unless a notice of motion is served and filed, with proof of service, with the motion papers.
(b) No motion relating to disclosure shall be placed on the calendar without counsel for the respective parties first conferring with the assigned judge. This subdivision shall not apply to incarcerated person pro se claims.
(c) No motion by an attorney seeking to be relieved as counsel for a party shall be placed on the calendar unless initiated by order to show cause.
(d) The notice of motion shall read substantially as follows:
| STATE OF NEW YORK-COURT OF CLAIMS | ||
| ___________________________ | ||
| A.B., | ||
| Claimant, | Notice of Motion Index No. | |
| -against- | ||
| ___________________________ | ||
| THE STATE OF NEW YORK, | Name of Assigned Judge | |
| Defendant | ||
Upon the affidavit of _____, sworn to on _____ 20 _____ , and upon (list supporting papers if any), the _____will move this court on the _____ day of _____, 20 _____ , for an order (briefly indicate relief requested).
The above-entitled action is for (briefly state nature of action, e.g., personal injury, medical malpractice, etc.).
| (Print Name) | |
| Attorney [FN1] (or Attorney in charge of case if law firm) for moving party | |
| Address: | |
| Telephone number: |
(e) The notice of motion set forth in subdivision (d) of this section shall not be required for a motion brought on by an order to show cause or an application for ex parte relief.
[FN1] If any party is appearing pro se, the name, address and telephone number of such party shall be stated.
Historical Note
Sec. filed Jan. 9, 1986; amds. filed: March 2, 1994; Jan. 31, 1995; March 26, 2001 eff. March 22, 2001.
Amended on Nov. 22, 2023