(c) Any application pursuant to this section shall be made returnable in a manner consistent with Practice Rules of the Appellate Division (section 1250.4[a][1] of this Title). The adversary may be heard in response to the application by service and filing of an affirmation or affidavit, and such additional exhibits as are necessary, in a manner consistent with Practice Rules of the Appellate Division (section 1250.4[a][5] of this Title). The applicant may not be heard in reply absent prior authorization by the court.

(d) Any application pursuant to this section, any papers filed in opposition thereto and the reply, if any, shall be filed with the court as an original and a single copy thereof, along with proof of service of a single copy thereof upon the adversary. The copy of any such papers may be delivered to the court in portable document format (PDF).

(e) Applications pursuant to Uniform Rules for Attorney Disciplinary Matters (section 1240.14(b) of this Title may be argued upon the direction of the court made upon request of the committee or the respondent prior to the return date of the application. Applications pursuant to Uniform Rules for Attorney Disciplinary Matters (section 1240.14[a] of this Title) may not be argued.

(f) If, during the course of a proceeding before the court pursuant to Uniform Rules for Attorney Disciplinary Matters (section 1240.8 of this Title), the respondent contends that he is suffering from a mental disability or condition, alcohol or substance abuse, or any other condition that makes it impossible for him or her to adequately to defend him- or herself, the court thereupon shall enter an order suspending the respondent from continuing to practice law until a determination is made of the respondent's capacity to do so pursuant to Uniform Rules for Attorney Disciplinary Matters (section 1240.14[b] of this Title).