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Judge Christine P. O'Hearn

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Courtesy Copies

Filings > 50 pages

  • 2 copies • Mail • Within 7 Days
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Formatting

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All exhibits shall be clearly labeled, tabbed and bound. Paperclips, binder clips and rubber bands will not be accepted.

Summary: Exhibits in courtesy copies must be clearly labeled, tabbed, and bound; paperclips, binder clips, and rubber bands are not accepted.

Layout & Binding
Binding Style
Securely Bound
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Filing & Service rules

Courtesy Copy Requirements

When electronically filed documents exceed 50 pages, two courtesy copies of the ECF-stamped motion papers must be mailed to Chambers within 7 days of filing on ECF.

If electronically filed documents exceed fifty (50) pages, two courtesy copies of the electronically filed/ECF stamped motion papers shall be mailed to Chambers within seven (7) days the papers are filed on ECF.

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Pre-Motion Conference Requirements

Before filing specified motions (dismiss, more definite statement, strike, remand, venue change, compel arbitration, judgment on pleadings), a party must submit a 3-page single-spaced pre-motion letter stating the basis and citations; adversaries respond within 7 days (max 3 pages); no reply letters or affidavits/exhibits unless directed by the Court.

before bringing a motion to dismiss, motion for a more definite statement, motion to strike a pleading and/or any part thereof, motion to remand, motion for change of venue, motion to compel arbitration, or motion for judgment on the pleadings, a party must submit a letter, not to exceed three (3) single-spaced pages, requesting a pre-motion conference. The letter must set forth the basis for the anticipated motion and include citations to relevant authority. Within seven (7) days after receipt of this letter, all adversaries must submit a written response, not to exceed three (3) single-spaced pages. No party may submit a reply letter unless directed by the Court. Affidavits and exhibits are not permitted unless directed by the Court. A proffer by the attorney, however, of the contents of any such affidavit(s) and/or exhibit(s) shall suffice.

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About United States District Judge Christine P. O'Hearn

**Judge Christine P. O'Hearn** was appointed to the District of New Jersey by President Joseph R. Biden in 2021. Born in Camden, New Jersey, Judge O'Hearn spent her entire pre-judicial career at the law firm of Brown & Connery LLP in Haddonfield, New Jersey, where she was a partner from 1993 to 2021. She practiced in labor, employment, and complex civil litigation, building over 28 years of trial experience in federal and state courts in New Jersey and Pennsylvania. She also served as an adjunct professor at Rutgers University School of Law in Camden. **Education** - Temple University James E. Beasley School of Law, J.D., 1993 - University of Delaware, B.A., 1990 **Career** - Associate/Partner, Brown & Connery LLP, Haddonfield, NJ, 1993–2021 - Adjunct Professor, Rutgers University School of Law–Camden, 2006–2007 - U.S. District Judge, District of New Jersey, 2021–present

**Division:** Camden **Courthouse:** Mitchell H. Cohen Building & U.S. Courthouse, 4th & Cooper Streets, Camden, NJ 08101 **Chambers:** Courtroom 5A **Phone:** (856) 757-5167 **Email:** njdnef_ohearn@njd.uscourts.gov **Chambers Staff** - Courtroom Deputy: Haley Minix, (856) 757-5167 - Court Reporter: Meta Goddard, (856) 576-7063

Common questions about Judge Christine P. O'Hearn's rules

Are courtesy copies required for Judge Christine P. O'Hearn?

Courtesy-copy rule applies when a filing is > 50 pages. Details: 2 copies, delivery within 7 days, by mail. When electronically filed documents exceed 50 pages, two courtesy copies of the ECF-stamped motion papers must be mailed to Chambers within 7 days of filing on ECF.

View ruleSource: page 2, section II. COURTESY COPIES

Does Judge Christine P. O'Hearn require a pre-motion conference or letter before filing a motion?

Yes. A pre-motion letter is required for rule 12, remand, venue change, and compel arbitration. Details: 3 pages, response due in 7 days. Before filing specified motions (dismiss, more definite statement, strike, remand, venue change, compel arbitration, judgment on pleadings), a party must submit a 3-page single-spaced pre-motion letter stating the basis and citations; adversaries respond within 7 days (max 3 pages); no reply letters or affidavits/exhibits unless directed by the Court.

View ruleSource: page 2, section III. PRE-MOTION CONFERENCE

What formatting rules apply to filings before Judge Christine P. O'Hearn?

Judge Christine P. O'Hearn's formatting rule includes binding securely bound, exhibits shall be clearly labeled, exhibits shall be tabbed, and paperclips, binder clips and rubber bands will not be accepted. Exhibits in courtesy copies must be clearly labeled, tabbed, and bound; paperclips, binder clips, and rubber bands are not accepted.

View ruleSource: page 2, section II. COURTESY COPIES
Complete rules summary for Judge Christine P. O'Hearn

When electronically filed documents exceed 50 pages, two courtesy copies of the ECF-stamped motion papers must be mailed to Chambers within 7 days of filing on ECF.

Exhibits in courtesy copies must be clearly labeled, tabbed, and bound; paperclips, binder clips, and rubber bands are not accepted.

Before filing specified motions (dismiss, more definite statement, strike, remand, venue change, compel arbitration, judgment on pleadings), a party must submit a 3-page single-spaced pre-motion letter stating the basis and citations; adversaries respond within 7 days (max 3 pages); no reply letters or affidavits/exhibits unless directed by the Court.

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