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Mandatory Registration for Hearings.  Judge Mazer-Marino conducts hearings telephonically and by videoconference on Zoom.  All hearing participants must register with eCourt Appearances in advance of all telephonic and videoconference appearances. eCourt Appearances registration is required by both attorneys and non-attorneys.  CM/ECF accounts are not necessary for eCourt Appearances.  Attorneys with an CM/ECF account may find the program under the “Utilities” menu after logging on to CM/ECF.

To register for eCourt Appearances and for more information on eCourt Appearances, including a
tutorial, click here
.

Once registered, eCourt Appearances will email the telephone number and video link for your hearing.  You may register for hearings weeks in advance, but the telephone number video link will not be sent to you until 48 hours before the hearing date.  Those registering with eCourt Appearances for hearings less than 48 hours in advance should allow up to 15 minutes after registration to receive the email with the telephone number and video link.

Those unable to access eCourt Appearances must email Judge Mazer-Marino’s Courtroom Deputy at: jmm_hearings@nyeb.uscourts.gov at least two (2) business days prior to the hearing.  Your email must include your name, the case number(s), who you represent (if you are an attorney), hearing date, and phone number.

Etiquette for Appearing Telephonically or by Video.  Please follow these guidelines when appearing telephonically or by videoconference:

  1. Please join your hearing at the scheduled hearing time to avoid missing the call of your case.  Several matters may be scheduled for the same calendar.  Please keep your phone or video on mute until your case is called.
  2. State your name before speaking, every time you speak.
  3. Speak up and speak clearly.
  4. Avoid using a speaker phone.
  5. If you are not speaking, keep your phone or computer on mute. When appearing on Zoom, press *6 to mute and unmute the audio.
  6. Join the hearing from a quiet room.

STATUS HEARINGS ON LOSS MITIGATION

Commencing February 7, 2023, loss mitigation status conferences in chapter 7 and chapter 13 cases will be heard as follows:

  • Loss mitigation status conferences will be scheduled for the first Tuesday of each month at 9:30 a.m.
  • Parties will conference with the Judge’s Courtroom Deputy and Law Clerk. 
  • Matters that cannot be resolved at the 9:30 a.m. conference will be adjourned to 1:00 p.m. to be heard by Judge Mazer-Marino.
  • Status reports must be filed by the Thursday prior to the status conference.
  • Loss mitigation in chapter 11 cases will be heard as part of Judge Mazer-Marino’s regular chapter 11 calendar.

Certificates of No Objection.  If a motion or application has been filed, appropriate notice has been served, and no objection, responsive pleading, or request for a hearing respecting the motion or application has been filed or received within twenty-four (24) hours after the expiration of the time to file an objection, counsel for the movant may file a certificate of no objection (“CNO”). A copy of the CNO must be emailed to jmm_hearings@nyeb.uscourts.gov

The CNO must include the date of the filing and service of the motion or application, the deadline for filing an objection thereto, and a representation that (i) the motion or application was filed and served timely, (ii) no objection has been filed or received by the movant, (iii) there is no objection, responsive pleading or request for a hearing respecting to the motion or application on the docket, and (iv) movant is aware of an informal objection.

Upon receipt of the CNO, the Court may enter the order granting the motion or application without further pleading or hearing; provided the form of order was served with the motion or application and the order is uploaded to CM/ECF E-Orders.  Once the order is entered, the hearing scheduled on the motion or application shall be cancelled without further notice.  If the order is not entered by 3:30 p.m. on the business day prior to the scheduled hearing date, the Court will hold a telephonic hearing as scheduled.  Please note, the Court will not cancel a hearing, notwithstanding a timely filed CNO if:  the relief affects an individual that is not represented by counsel, the motion includes a request for relief from the automatic stay, or a hearing is required under the Bankruptcy Code or Bankruptcy Rules.

Deadline to oppose Chapter 13 Trustee’s Motion to Dismiss and to Submit Documents to the Chapter 13 Trustee.  All opposition papers must be filed and transmitted so as to be received by the Chapter 13 Trustee at least 72 hours in advance of the scheduled hearing.  Where the motion to dismiss is based upon failure to provide documentation to the Chapter 13 Trustee as required by E.D.N.Y. LBR 2003-1, or as requested at the 341 meeting, such documents must also be transmitted so as to be received by the Chapter 13 Trustee at least 72 hours in advance of the scheduled hearing.

Documents filed on the docket or transmitted to the Chapter 13 Trustee less than 72 hours before a hearing will not be considered at such hearing.  Documents filed on the docket or transmitted to the Chapter 13 Trustee less than 72 hours before the hearing on the Chapter 13 Trustee’s motion to dismiss will not be grounds to deny or adjourn the motion unless a written request for an extension of time to oppose the motion is granted by the court before the expiration of the deadline.  Any request for such extension must be filed on the docket, emailed to the Judge’s chambers, and served on the Chapter 13 Trustee.

Pro Bono Attorneys.  The Court appreciates the efforts of attorneys who are representing clients on a pro bono basis and invites them to contact chambers if they would like their matters to be called at the beginning of the calendar. Chambers will make every reasonable effort to accommodate such requests.

Other Procedures.  Procedures for obtaining hearing dates, and requesting emergency hearings, adjournments, telephonic or video appearances, conferences, and concerning chambers copies, submission of orders, notices of presentment, and other matters may be found by clicking the Judges' Procedures tab.

Mailing address.

Hon. Jil Mazer-Marino
U.S. Bankruptcy Court, EDNY
Conrad B. Duberstein Courthouse
271-C Cadman Plaza East - Suite 1595
Brooklyn, NY 11201-1800

*** Please review Judges' Procedures before contacting chambers.