Judge Carol Bagley Amon
Individual Rules, Standing Orders & Policies
Limits & Logistics
Document Limits
Courtesy Copies
Filings > 5 pages
- 1 copy • Hand Delivery • Upon Filing
Pretrial Order
- 2 copies • Chambers Copy • Upon Filing
Pro Se filings
Adjournments
- Adjournment/extension requests must include original date, previous requests, and adversary position.
Request must include
- Adjournment requests for court appearances require 48-hour advance notice.
Communication
Phone
Chambers
Letter via ECF
Chambers
Letter via fax
Chambers
Page & Word Limits2 rules
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The Pretrial Order shall be submitted on a date set by the United States Magistrate Judge to whom the case has been referred, but in no event will that date be later than 60 days from the date set for the completion of discovery in a civil case.
Summary: Pretrial Order due within 60 days of discovery completion.
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Proposed findings of fact and conclusions of law, not to exceed fifteen pages without the express approval of the Court.
Summary: Proposed findings and conclusions limited to 15 pages without Court approval one week before trial.
Proposed Findings Conclusions
15 pages
Document Format Requirements2 rules
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Courtesy copies should be submitted in a single binder containing the following documents in the following order separated in individual numbered tabs: 1. Opening Brief 2. Response Brief 3. Reply Brief (if any) 4. For motions to dismiss: Complaint 5. For motions for summary judgment: all Local Rule 56.1 statements and counterstatements in individual tabs.
Summary: Courtesy copies must be in a single binder with numbered tabs in specified order.
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Any exhibits filed with motions should be provided in a separate binder from the above, with exhibits separately tabbed. All documents should be printed double-sided.
Summary: Exhibits must be in separate binder with separate tabs, all documents double-sided.
Document Filing Requirements12 rules
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The notice of motion and all supporting papers are to be served on the other parties along with a cover letter setting forth whom the movant represents and the papers being served. A copy of the cover letter only shall be filed electronically, as a letter, NOT as a motion.
Summary: Cover letter must be served with motion papers and filed electronically as a letter, not as a motion.
Document Type
Motion
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The Pretrial Order to be submitted shall include the below listed items and be governed by the directions and principles stated herein. The Pretrial Order controls the subsequent course of the action unless the order is modified by consent of the parties and the Court, or by order of the Court to prevent manifest injustice.
Summary: Pretrial Order controls the action unless modified by consent or court order.
Document Type
Pretrial Order
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A copy of this final order will also be served on opposing counsel on the same date.
Summary: Plaintiff's counsel must serve final Pretrial Order on opposing counsel on filing date.
Document Type
Pretrial Order
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All opposing counsel shall, within one week of receipt of plaintiff’s proposed order, prepare any additional schedules and deliver them in final form to plaintiff’s counsel for inclusion in the final Pretrial Order.
Summary: Opposing counsel must deliver additional schedules to plaintiff's counsel within one week of receiving proposed order.
Document Type
Pretrial Order
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Plaintiff’s counsel shall, three weeks prior to the date fixed for filing the Pretrial Order, prepare and serve on all opposing counsel a Proposed Pretrial Order with attached schedules.
Summary: Plaintiff's counsel must prepare and serve Proposed Pretrial Order with schedules three weeks before filing deadline.
Document Type
Pretrial Order
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Immediately following the pretrial conference, on the same day, counsel shall meet with the courtroom deputy to premark their exhibits, using the numbering assigned to them in the exhibit schedules of the Pretrial Order.
Summary: Counsel must premark exhibits with courtroom deputy immediately after pretrial conference using Pretrial Order numbering.
Document Type
Exhibit Premarking
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Counsel for each party shall provide the Court with legal memoranda addressing all contested legal issues and anticipated evidentiary problems.
Summary: Each party must provide legal memoranda on contested legal issues and anticipated evidentiary problems one week before trial.
Document Type
Legal Memoranda
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Each party shall submit written requests to charge the jury.
Summary: Each party must submit written jury charge requests one week before trial.
Document Type
Jury Charge Requests
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A legal memorandum addressing all contested legal issues.
Summary: Each party must file legal memorandum on contested legal issues one week before trial.
Document Type
Legal Memoranda
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Prior to attending the pretrial conference on a date to be scheduled by this Court, counsel shall exchange copies of all documents proposed to be used in evidence, and shall be prepared to discuss and have the Court rule on objections to exhibits.
Summary: Counsel must exchange all proposed evidence documents before pretrial conference and be prepared to discuss objections.
Document Type
Pretrial Conference
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Each party shall file with the Court: Copies of the proposed exhibits in a suitable binder and in electronic format.
Summary: Each party must file proposed exhibits in suitable binder and electronic format one week before trial.
Document Type
Proposed Exhibits
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The timing of the exchanges noted above may be altered by the United States Magistrate Judge to whom the case has been referred, as long as the dates given permit the exchange of information prior to the filing date for the Pretrial Order.
Summary: Magistrate Judge may alter exchange timing if information exchange occurs before Pretrial Order filing date.
Document Type
Pretrial Order
Filing & Service rules
Courtesy Copy Requirements
Courtesy copies required for ECF filings over 5 pages.
Hard copies of all papers filed electronically and exceeding five pages in length, including motions, letters, and stipulations, must be provided to Chambers. All such papers must be clearly marked “COURTESY COPY - ORIGINAL FILED BY ECF.”
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Non-moving party must provide courtesy copies to chambers when moving party is pro se.
Where the moving party is pro se, the non-moving party shall furnish chambers with a full set of courtesy copies.
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Plaintiff's counsel must file two copies of final Pretrial Order with Court on filing date.
Plaintiff’s counsel, on the date fixed, will file with this Court two copies of the final proposed Pretrial Order.
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Filing Bundling Requirements
Moving party must file motion papers electronically and provide courtesy copies to chambers when motion is fully briefed.
On the day the motion is fully briefed, each party shall electronically file its motion papers. In addition, the moving party (unless pro se) shall furnish chambers with a full set of courtesy copies of the motion papers, described further below, together with a letter specifying each document in the package.
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Parties must prepare joint Pretrial Order; separate filings are prohibited.
Under no circumstances should the parties file separate Pretrial Orders. The parties are directed to cooperate with each other in the preparation of a joint Pretrial Order.
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Pre-Motion Conference Requirements
Parties must submit briefing schedule for court approval; changes require approval.
The parties are to set up their own briefing schedule and submit it to the Court for approval. No changes to the schedule may be made without Court approval. Approval may be given at the pre-motion conference or by subsequent letter.
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Pre-motion conference required for most motions except specified exceptions.
Pre-Motion Conferences in Civil Cases. For discovery motions, follow Local Civil Rules 37.3 and 6.4. A pre-motion conference with the Court is required before making any motions, except: when one or more of the parties is pro se; when the case is a habeas corpus petition, a prisoner petition, a social security appeal, or bankruptcy appeal; when it is a motion for a temporary restraining order or preliminary injunction; or, upon notice to the Court, when waiting to file a motion could result in the loss of a right.
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Pre-motion letter limited to 3 pages; response due within 7 days.
To arrange a pre-motion conference, the moving party shall submit a letter not to exceed three (3) pages in length setting forth the basis for the anticipated motion. All parties so served must serve and file a letter response, not to exceed three (3) pages, within seven days from service of the notification letter.
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Adjournment & Extension Requirements
Adjournment requests for court appearances require 48-hour advance notice.
If the request is for an adjournment of a court appearance, it shall be made at least 48 hours prior to the scheduled appearance, absent an emergency.
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Adjournment/extension requests must include original date, previous requests, and adversary position.
Requests for Adjournments or Extensions of Time. All requests for adjournments or extensions of time must state (1) the original date, (2) the number of previous requests for adjournment or extension, (3) whether these previous requests were granted or denied, and (4) the adversary’s position (consents or opposes), and, if opposed, the reasons given by the adversary for refusing to consent. If the requested adjournment or extension affects any other scheduled dates, a proposed Revised Scheduling Order must be attached.
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Chambers Communication Rules
Communications with chambers must be by letter with copies to all counsel.
Letters. Except as provided below, communications with chambers shall be by letter, with copies simultaneously delivered to all counsel. Copies of correspondence between counsel shall not be sent to the Court.
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Faxes to chambers require copies to all counsel, max 10 pages without authorization.
Faxes. Faxes to chambers are permitted only if copies are simultaneously faxed or delivered to all counsel. No document longer than ten pages may be faxed without prior authorization. All faxes should be followed with a hard copy to be electronically filed.
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Phone calls to chambers only for emergencies with opposing counsel on line.
Telephone calls to chambers are permitted only in emergency situations requiring immediate attention. In such situations only, call chambers at the number listed above. If possible, opposing counsel should be on the line.
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Contact Ms. Evelyn Levine for ECF technical questions.
Questions regarding the technical aspects of electronic filing, including questions about training, should be directed to Ms. Evelyn Levine at (718) 613-2312.
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Junior Lawyer Participation Incentives
Oral argument required for all motions when parties are represented by counsel.
Where the parties are represented by counsel, oral argument will be held on all motions. The notice of motion shall state that oral argument will be held 'on a date and time to be designated by the court.' The Court will notify the parties to set the specific date and time for oral argument.
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