Court Rules
Magistrate Judge

Judge Rukhsanah L. Singh

Individual Rules, Standing Orders & Policies

District of New Jersey

Limits & Logistics

Document Limits

Settlement Memorandum
10 pgs

Courtesy Copies

Filings > 10 pages

  • 1 copy • Mail • Upon Filing

Adjournments

2Business Daysnotice
  • Extension requests require 2 business days notice, written CM/ECF submission, consent from all parties, and specific information.
  • Adjournment requests require 2 business days notice, written CM/ECF submission, consent from all parties, and specific information.
Reason For RequestOriginal DateAdversary PositionAffects Other Dates

Communication

Email

Intake Unit

rls_orders@njd.uscourts.gov
Technical Issues
No status inquiries
Filters:AllMandatoryConferencesMemorandaSettlementLettersDiscovery

Page & Word Limits1 rule

Page LimitsCivil cases

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Each party shall submit, by email to RLS_orders@njd.uscourts.gov, a confidential settlement memorandum of no more than ten (10) double-spaced pages no later than five (5) business days before the conference.

Summary: Confidential settlement memorandum (max 10 pages) due 5 business days before settlement conference

Settlement Memorandum

10 pages

Applies to: Attorney

RLSPreferences · p. 3|SecSettlement Conferences

Document Filing Requirements3 rules

Filing RequirementsCivil cases

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Discovery disputes and applications shall proceed in accordance with Local Civil Rules 16.1 and 37.1. Should counsel fail in their good faith efforts to resolve the dispute by conferring pursuant to Local Civil Rule 37.1, the matter shall be brought to the Court’s attention through a joint letter that sets forth: (a) the request; (b) the response; (c) efforts to resolve the dispute; (d) the position of the complaining party; (e) the position of the responding party; and, if applicable, (f) the efforts of a party to contact a non-responsive party to meet and confer and submit the joint letter.

Summary: Discovery disputes must be resolved through joint letter following Local Civil Rules 16.1 and 37.1.

Document Type

Discovery Dispute Letter

Content & Formatting
Certificate Of Conference
Statement Of Facts
Legal Argument
RLSPreferences · p. 1|SecDiscovery Disputes and Applications
Filing RequirementsCivil cases

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Motions to amend must comply with Local Civil Rule 15.1 and shall be accompanied with a proposed amended pleading with black- or red-lined edits that clearly indicate the proposed changes.

Summary: Motions to amend require proposed amended pleading with black/red-line edits.

Document Type

Motion To Amend

Content & Formatting
Proposed Order
Exhibit List
RLSPreferences · p. 2|SecMotions to Amend
Filing RequirementsCivil cases

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The parties shall submit, by email and regular mail, one (1) copy of the joint proposed final pretrial order no later than three (3) weeks before the conference.

Summary: Joint final pretrial order must be submitted by email and mail 3 weeks before conference

Document Type

Final Pretrial Order

Content & Formatting
Proposed Order
RLSPreferences · p. 4|SecFinal Pretrial Conferences

Filing & Service rules

Courtesy Copy Requirements

One courtesy copy required for filings over 10 pages, delivered by mail or in person with exhibit tabs.

One (1) copy of all filed papers exceeding ten (10) pages per individual document shall be provided to Chambers by mail or personal delivery. Exhibits to any papers should be separated with corresponding exhibit tabs. All documents provided to Chambers shall be filed-stamped.

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Page 1 | Courtesy Copies

Sealing & Redaction Procedures

Motions to seal require proposed order, findings of fact, conclusions of law, and docket entry references.

Motions to seal must comply with Local Civil Rule 5.3(c) and must include a proposed order and proposed findings of fact and conclusions of law. In addition, the proposed order must include reference to the docket entries the party seeks to seal.

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Adjournment & Extension Requirements

Adjournment requests require 2 business days notice, written CM/ECF submission, consent from all parties, and specific information.

Adjournment requests shall only be considered if made at least two (2) business days prior to a scheduled conference. The party seeking an adjournment should attempt to gain the consent of all other parties before submitting said request. The request should be made in writing via CM/ECF as a letter request. The request must set forth: (a) the date of the conference; (b) the length of adjournment requested; (c) the basis for the adjournment request; (d) whether all parties consent to or oppose the request; and (e) whether the adjournment request, if granted, would impact other scheduled dates or deadlines. Absent exigent circumstances, adjournment requests made after two (2) business before a conference shall not be granted.

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Extension requests require 2 business days notice, written CM/ECF submission, consent from all parties, and specific information.

Requests for extensions of time shall only be considered if made at least two (2) business days prior to a scheduled deadline. The party seeking an extension of time should attempt to gain the consent of all other parties before submitting said request. The request should be made in writing via CM/ECF as a letter request. The request must set forth: (a) the currently scheduled deadline(s) sought to be extended; (b) the length of extension requested; (c) the basis for the extension request; (d) whether all parties consent to or oppose the request; and (e) whether the extension request, if granted, would impact other scheduled dates or deadlines.

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Chambers Communication Rules

All communications must be via CM/ECF; phone calls only for administrative matters; email/fax not accepted unless authorized.

All communications to the Court shall be in writing via CM/ECF, unless otherwise directed or permitted by the Court. Telephone calls to chambers will be permitted as to administrative matters only or as otherwise directed by the Court. Email and fax communications will not be accepted or considered unless expressly authorized by the Court.

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Page 1 | Communications with the Court

Settlement letters and discovery dispute letters may be emailed to RLS_orders@njd.uscourts.gov

Confidential Submissions. Settlement letters and discovery dispute letters containing information subject to a Discovery Confidentiality Order may be submitted to the Court via email to RLS_orders@njd.uscourts.gov.

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Page 3 | Confidential Submissions

About United States Magistrate Judge Rukhsanah L. Singh

**Magistrate Judge Rukhsanah L. Singh** was appointed to the District of New Jersey in 2022. She became the first female of South Asian descent to serve in the federal judiciary of the state of New Jersey. Judge Singh earned her undergraduate degree and her law degree from Rutgers University and Rutgers Law School, respectively. Prior to her judicial appointment, she served as Assistant General Counsel for Litigation at BASF Corporation. **Education** - Rutgers Law School, J.D. - Rutgers University, B.S. **Career** - Assistant General Counsel for Litigation, BASF Corporation - U.S. Magistrate Judge, District of New Jersey, 2022–present

**Division:** Trenton **Courthouse:** Clarkson S. Fisher Building & U.S. Courthouse, 402 East State Street, Trenton, NJ 08608 **Chambers:** Courtroom 7W **Phone:** (609) 989-0502 **Fax:** (609) 989-0505 **Chambers Staff** - Courtroom Deputy: Mark Morelli, (609) 989-0502

Common questions about Judge Rukhsanah L. Singh's rules

Are courtesy copies required for Judge Rukhsanah L. Singh?

Courtesy-copy rule applies when a filing is > 10 pages. Details: 1 copy, delivery upon filing, by mail. One courtesy copy required for filings over 10 pages, delivered by mail or in person with exhibit tabs.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Courtesy Copies

What page or word limits apply to settlement memorandum before Judge Rukhsanah L. Singh?

Judge Rukhsanah L. Singh's rule states these limits: attorney: 10 pages. Confidential settlement memorandum (max 10 pages) due 5 business days before settlement conference

View ruleSource: page 3, section Settlement Conferences

What must be included with discovery dispute letter filings before Judge Rukhsanah L. Singh?

The rule requires certificate of conference, legal argument, and statement of facts. Discovery disputes must be resolved through joint letter following Local Civil Rules 16.1 and 37.1.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Discovery Disputes and Applications

What must be included with motion to amend filings before Judge Rukhsanah L. Singh?

The rule requires proposed order and exhibit list. Motions to amend require proposed amended pleading with black/red-line edits.

View ruleSource: page 2, section Motions to Amend

How may parties contact Judge Rukhsanah L. Singh's chambers?

The rule addresses email communications. All communications must be via CM/ECF; phone calls only for administrative matters; email/fax not accepted unless authorized.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Communications with the Court

How does Judge Rukhsanah L. Singh handle sealed or redacted filings?

A motion to seal is required for covered sealed filings before Judge Rukhsanah L. Singh. Process: file redacted on ecf and file unredacted to chambers. Motions to seal require proposed order, findings of fact, conclusions of law, and docket entry references.

View ruleSource: page 2, section Motions to Seal

How do I request an adjournment or extension before Judge Rukhsanah L. Singh?

Requests should be made at least 2 business days in advance when this rule applies before Judge Rukhsanah L. Singh. The request must include reason for request, original date, adversary position, and affects other dates. Extension requests require 2 business days notice, written CM/ECF submission, consent from all parties, and specific information.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Extensions
Complete rules summary for Judge Rukhsanah L. Singh

All communications must be via CM/ECF; phone calls only for administrative matters; email/fax not accepted unless authorized.

One courtesy copy required for filings over 10 pages, delivered by mail or in person with exhibit tabs.

Discovery disputes must be resolved through joint letter following Local Civil Rules 16.1 and 37.1.

Motions to amend require proposed amended pleading with black/red-line edits.

Extension requests require 2 business days notice, written CM/ECF submission, consent from all parties, and specific information.

Motions to seal require proposed order, findings of fact, conclusions of law, and docket entry references.

Settlement letters and discovery dispute letters may be emailed to RLS_orders@njd.uscourts.gov

Joint final pretrial order must be submitted by email and mail 3 weeks before conference

Confidential settlement memorandum (max 10 pages) due 5 business days before settlement conference

Adjournment requests require 2 business days notice, written CM/ECF submission, consent from all parties, and specific information.

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