Judge Jeremy D. Peterson
Individual Rules, Standing Orders & Policies
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Limits & Logistics
Document Limits
Courtesy Copies
Courtesy copies
- Not required
Page & Word Limits2 rules
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The brief shall not exceed three pages in length. Attachments are prohibited.
Summary: Discovery motion briefs limited to 3 pages, attachments prohibited.
Brief
3 pages
Applies to: Attorney
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Except for exhibits and other supporting documents, no discovery motion, response, or reply shall exceed 20 pages without leave of the court.
Summary: Discovery motions, responses, and replies limited to 20 pages (exhibits excluded).
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Document Filing Requirements1 rule
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In keeping with the Local Rules of the Eastern District, counsel must email to jdporders@caed.uscourts.gov all proposed orders, applications, requests, stipulations, etc., in Microsoft Word format. Per Local Rule 131(a)(c), the emailed document must include the attorney(s)' electronic signature(s) (i.e., "/s/ [Name]"), as well as the date signed. Include the case name and case number in the subject line of all emails.
Summary: Proposed orders, applications, requests, stipulations must be emailed in Word format with electronic signature and date.
Document Type
Proposed Order
Filing & Service rules
Courtesy Copy Requirements
Paper courtesy copies are prohibited unless specifically requested.
Paper courtesy copies should not be provided to court chambers unless specifically requested.
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Pre-Motion Conference Requirements
Discovery motions require prior approval before filing.
Judge Peterson will not consider any discovery motions without prior approval obtained in accordance with the following procedures:
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