Judge Nusrat J. Choudhury
Individual Rules, Standing Orders & Policies
- Rules last changed:
Limits & Logistics
Document Limits
Courtesy Copies
Courtesy copies
- 1 copy • Upon Filing
- 2 copies • During Direct Testimony
- 2 copies • Upon Filing
Indictment, Information, Complaint
- Chambers Drop Off • Upon Filing
- Upon Filing
TRO Motions
- Immediately Upon Filing
Witness List
- 3 copies • Email
Adjournments
- Adjournment requests require at least 3 business days advance notice.
- Applications for sentencing adjournments must be filed at least 5 business days before sentencing, unless exceptional circumstances exist.
- Requests to exceed memorandum page limits must be in writing, show good cause and basis, and be filed 5 business days before due date (2 days for reply briefs).
- Absent exceptional circumstances, sentencing adjournment applications must be written, filed at least 5 business days in advance, and include the reason, consent position, and if no consent, opposing reasons.
- Adjournment/extension requests must be in writing and include 6 specific elements.
- Adjournment requests affecting other dates must propose revisions to those dates.
- Emergency circumstances may excuse normal adjournment request requirements.
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Request must include
- Default bankruptcy appeal briefing deadlines may be extended by stipulation if submitted no later than 2 business days before the brief is due.
Communication
Chambers
Chambers
Letter via ECF
Chambers
Clerk
Chambers
Page & Word Limits5 rules
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Challenge within fourteen (14) days of the determination in the form of a letter not exceeding three (3) pages.
Summary: Discovery determination appeals must be challenged within 14 days via a letter not exceeding 3 pages.
Letter
3 pages
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Without prior permission, memoranda of law in support of or in opposition to motions are limited to twenty-five (25) double-spaced pages, and reply memoranda are limited to ten (10) double-spaced pages. These limits exclude exhibits, appendices, and attachments. Use Times New Roman 12-point font for all text, including footnotes, and one-inch margins on all sides.
Summary: Motion memoranda limited to 25 pages (opening) and 10 pages (reply), double-spaced, with Times New Roman 12pt font and one-inch margins.
Opening Brief
25 pages
Reply
10 pages
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Any appeal of a Magistrate Judge's discovery determination must be in the form of a letter not exceeding three (3) pages in length.
Summary: Appeals of Magistrate Judge discovery determinations must be in letter format with 3-page maximum.
Letter
3 pages
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5. 3. 1. U nl e s s t h e C o u rt h a s g r a nt e d p e r mi s si o n , m e m o r a n d a of l a w i n s u p p o rt of a n d i n o p p o siti o n t o m oti o n s a r e li mit e d t o t w e nt y-fi v e (2 5 ) d o u bl e -s p a c e d p a g e s a n d r e pl y m e m o r a n d a a r e li mit e d t o t e n (1 0) d o u bl e -s p a c e d p a g e s . M e m o r a n d a of l a w i n s u p p o rt of o r i n o p p o siti o n t o m oti o n s f o r r e c o n si d e r ati o n a r e li mit e d t o fi v e ( 5) d o u bl e -s p a c e d p a g e s. T h e s e li mit s e x cl u d e t a bl e s of c o nt e nt s, t a bl e s of a ut h o riti e s, e x hi bit s, a p p e n- di c e s, a n d att a c h m e nt s.
Summary: Memoranda are subject to page limits: 25 pages for support/opposition, 10 for replies, and 5 for reconsideration, with specified exclusions from count.
Memorandum Support Or Opposition
25 pages
Reply Memorandum
10 pages
Reconsideration Memorandum
5 pages
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5. 5. 4. T h e m o vi n g p a rt y’ s L o c al R ul e 5 6. 1 st at e m e nt m a y n ot e x c e e d t w e nt y-fi v e (2 5 ) d o u bl e -s p a c e d p a g e s wit h o ut p ri o r p e r mi s si o n of t h e C o u rt. T h e o p p o si n g st at e m e nt m a y n ot e x c e e d t wi c e t h e l e n gt h of t h e m o vi n g p a rt y’ s st at e m e nt. If t h e o p p o si n g st at e m e nt i n cl u d e s a s e p a r at e s e cti o n of a d diti o n al m at e ri al f a ct s, t h at s e p a r at e s e c- ti o n m ay n ot e x c e e d t e n (1 0 ) d o u bl e -s p a c e d p a g e s.
Summary: LR 56.1 statements are limited to 25 pages for movants, and any separate additional-material-facts section in the opposing statement is limited to 10 pages.
Movant Local Rule 56 1 Statement
25 pages
Opposing Additional Material Facts Section
10 pages
Document Format Requirements16 rules
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All papers shall indicate the docket number followed by the initials of the District Judge (NJC) and the assigned Magistrate Judge.
Summary: All papers must include docket number and judge initials (NJC for District Judge and assigned Magistrate Judge).
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5. 3. 3. All m e m o r a n d a of l a w s h all b e p r o d u c e d i n 1 2 -p oi nt Ti m e s N e w R o m a n f o nt (i n cl u di n g f o ot n ot e s) a n d s h all h a v e o n e -i n c h m a r gi n s o n all si d e s.
Summary: All memoranda of law must use 12-point Times New Roman (including footnotes) and one-inch margins on all sides.
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T h e C o u rt will n ot a c c e pt e x hi bit s s u b mitt e d vi a C D -r o m o r fl a s h d ri v e.
Summary: The Court prohibits exhibit submission by CD-ROM or flash drive.
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T h e J P T O will u s e Ti m e s N e w R o m a n 1 2 -p oi nt f o nt t h r o u g h o ut.
Summary: The JPTO must use 12-point Times New Roman throughout.
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T h e C o u rt will n ot a c c e pt e x hi bit s s u b mitt e d vi a C D -R O M o r fl a s h d ri v e. A n y di git al m e di a e x hi bit t h at c a n n ot b e s u b mitt e d vi a e m ail s h all b e s u b mitt e d t h r o u g h t h e E a st e r n Di st ri ct of N e w Y o r k’ s Di git al M e di al E x hi bit S u b mi s si o n p r o c e d u r e, a s d et ail e d o n t h e E. D. N. Y. w e b sit e: e vi d e n c e. n y e d. u s c o u rt s. g o v .
Summary: Exhibits cannot be submitted by CD-ROM or flash drive, and non-emailable digital media exhibits must use EDNY's digital media submission procedure.
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A P D F fil e of e a c h e x hi bit s o u g ht t o b e a d mitt e d , e m ail e d t o C h o u d h u r y _ C h a m- b e r s @ n y e d. u s c o u rt s. g o v , wit h e a c h fil e n a m e c o r r e s p o n di n g t o t h e r el e v a nt e x- hi bit n u m b e r, e. g., “ P X -1,” “ D X 1,” et c.
Summary: Each exhibit must be submitted as a PDF by email to Chambers, with filenames matching exhibit numbers.
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T h r e e ( 3) s et s of t a b b e d bi n d e r s c o nt ai ni n g all e x hi bit s, wit h t h e c a s e c a pti o n o n t h e s pi n e a n d f r o nt c o v e r of e a c h bi n d e r.
Summary: Exhibits must be provided in three sets of tabbed binders with the case caption on each binder’s spine and front cover.
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T h e C o u rt will n ot a c c e pt e x hi bit s s u b mitt e d vi a C D -R O M o r fl a s h d ri v e. A n y di git al m e di a e x hi bit t h at c a n n ot b e s u b mitt e d vi a e m ail s h all b e s u b mitt e d t h r o u g h t h e E a st e r n Di st ri ct of N e w Y o r k’ s Di git al M e di al E x hi bit S u b mi s si o n p r o c e d u r e.
Summary: CD-ROM and flash drive exhibit submissions are prohibited, and non-emailable digital media exhibits must use the EDNY digital media exhibit submission procedure.
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A li st of all e x hi bit s i n a W o r d D o c u m e nt wit h f o u r c ol u m n s l a b el e d a s f oll o w s: ( 1) “ E x hi bit N u m b e r”; ( 2) “ D e s c ri pti o n” ( of t h e e x hi bit); ( 3) “ D at e I d e ntifi e d”; a n d ( 4) “ D at e A d mitt e d.”
Summary: The exhibit list must be submitted in a Word document with four specified columns.
DOCX
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Mandatory, except for pro se litigants.
Summary: Text-searchable submissions are mandatory except for pro se litigants.
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Mandatory for proposed orders, jury instructions, and similar filings.
Summary: Word-processing files are mandatory for proposed orders, jury instructions, and similar filings.
DOCX
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All m e m o r a n d a m u st b e fil e d i n a t e xt -s e a r c h a bl e f o r m at a n d m u st h a v e t h e d at e of s e r vi c e p ri nt e d o n t h e f r o nt c o v e r.
Summary: Memoranda must be text-searchable and must display the date of service on the front cover.
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T h e s e d o c u m e nt s s h o ul d al s o b e s u b mitt e d b y e m ail t o C h a m b e r s i n Mi c r o s oft W o r d f o r m at.
Summary: These jury-related pretrial documents should also be emailed to Chambers in Microsoft Word format.
DOCX
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At t h e ti m e of fili n g, p a rti e s s h o ul d al s o s u b mit c o pi e s of t h e s e d o c u m e nt s t o t h e C o u rt b y e m ail, b ot h i n P D F f o r m at a n d a s a Mi c r o s oft W o r d d o c u m e nt.
Summary: At filing, parties should email copies of these non-jury submissions in PDF format to the Court.
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T h e p a rti e s m u st p ri nt t h ei r o w n m at e ri al s f o r t ri al. T h e C o u rt will n ot p ri nt m at e ri- al s f o r t h e p a rti e s.
Summary: Parties are responsible for printing their own trial materials; the Court will not print them.
Paper
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All written submissions and supporting materials, except those filed by pro se litigants, must be text-searchable to the extent practicable. In a case removed from state court, the removing party shall endeavor to file the state court documents in a text-searchable form.
Summary: Submissions must be text-searchable except for pro se filings.
Document Filing Requirements72 rules
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Parties must follow the Court's formatting and filing rules for Local Rule 56.1 statements and evidentiary hearings.
Summary: Parties must follow Court's formatting and filing rules for Local Rule 56.1 statements.
Document Type
Motion
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Parties must attach any evidence referenced within the motion as a clearly labeled exhibit.
Summary: Motions in limine must attach referenced evidence as clearly labeled exhibits.
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Motion In Limine
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Citations, including transcript pages, required whenever citing record material.
Summary: Citations including transcript pages are required when citing record material.
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Motion
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The moving party must confer with their adversary prior to filing a TRO unless the requirements of Fed. R. Civ. P. 65(b)(1) have been satisfied. In the TRO motion, the movant must state whether their adversary consents to the restraining order or set forth the reasons why no notice is required under Rule 65(b).
Summary: TRO moving party must confer with adversary before filing or state why notice is not required under Rule 65(b).
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TRO
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1. 1. 1. P r o s e p a rti e s a r e e x e m pt f r o m el e ct r o ni c fili n g. N e v e rt h el e s s, a p a rt y r e p r e-s e nt e d b y c o u n s el i n a c a s e i n v ol vi n g a p r o s e liti g a nt m u st still fil e all d o c u m e nt s el e ct r o ni c all y o n E C F a n d m u st al s o m ail a h a r d c o p y of all d o c u m e nt s t o t h e p r o s e liti g a nt.
Summary: Counsel in cases involving pro se litigants must file electronically on ECF and mail hard copies to the pro se litigant.
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All Documents
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In any action in which subject matter jurisdiction is founded on diversity of citizenship pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1332, the party asserting the existence of such jurisdiction shall, within thirty (30) days of the filing of the action or its removal from state court to federal court, file on ECF a letter no longer than two (2) pages explaining the basis for that party's belief that diversity of citizenship exists, addressing the citizenship of each party to the litigation. Where any party is a corporation, the letter shall state both the place of incorporation and the principal place of business. In cases where any party is a partnership, limited partnership, limited liability company or trust, the letter shall state the citizenship of each of the entity's members, shareholders, partners, and/or trustees.
Summary: In diversity cases, parties must file a 2-page letter within 30 days explaining citizenship basis for all parties.
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Letter
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Any party appealing a Magistrate Judge's Order of Release or Order of Detention shall include a copy of the transcript before the Magistrate Judge with their motion, if the transcript is available.
Summary: Appeals of Magistrate Judge release/detention orders must include transcript if available.
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Motion
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Any attorney appearing before the Court must enter a notice of appearance on ECF.
Summary: Attorneys must file notice of appearance on ECF.
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Notice Of Appearance
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5. 3. 5. S u r -r e pli e s r e q ui r e p ri o r C o u rt a ut h o ri z ati o n .
Summary: Sur-replies may be filed only with prior court authorization.
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Sur Reply
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P a rti e s s h all i n cl u d e a d e cl a r ati o n i d e ntif yi n g e a c h of t h e e x hi bit s a n d t h e p a g e r a n g e s of t h e e x hi bit s wit hi n t h e c o m pil e d P D F.
Summary: Parties must file a declaration identifying each exhibit and its page ranges in the compiled PDF.
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Local Rule 56 1 Statement
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A n y e vi d e n c e cit e d i n a m o vi n g o r o p p o si n g p a rt y’ s L o c al R ul e 5 6. 1 st at e m e nt m u st b e att a c h e d a s a n e x hi bit t o a d e cl a r ati o n a n d fil e d wit h t h at p a rt y’ s st at e m e nt.
Summary: Any evidence cited in a Local Rule 56.1 statement must be filed as an exhibit attached to a declaration.
Document Type
Local Rule 56 1 Statement
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A pl ai ntiff s e e ki n g a d ef a ult j u d g m e nt p u r s u a nt t o R ul e 5 5( b)( 2) of t h e F e d e r al R ul e s of Ci vil P r o c e d u r e m u st p r o c e e d b y w a y of a M oti o n f o r D ef a ult J u d g m e nt p u r s u a nt t o t h e p r o c e d u r e s et f o rt h i n Att a c h m e nt A.
Summary: A Rule 55(b)(2) default judgment request must be made by motion under Attachment A procedures.
Document Type
Default Judgment
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A n y e vi d e n c e r ef e r r e d t o i n a m oti o n i n li mi n e— w h et h e r i n a m oti o n t o p r e cl u d e t h e e vi d e n c e, a m oti o n t o a d mit t h e e vi d e n c e, o r a s r el e v a nt c o nt e xt f o r a m oti o n t o a d mit o r p r e cl u d e ot h e r e vi d e n c e — m u st b e att a c h e d t o t h e m oti o n a s a cl e a rl y l a b ell e d e x- hi bit.
Summary: Any evidence referenced in a motion in limine must be attached as a clearly labeled exhibit.
Document Type
Motion In Limine
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T h e G o v e r n m e nt s h all fil e a F e d e r al C ri mi n al R ul e 1 2. 4 di s cl o s u r e st at e m e nt b ef o r e t h e fi r st a p p e a r a n c e, w h e n a p pli c a bl e.
Summary: The Government must file a Rule 12.4 disclosure statement before the first appearance when applicable.
Document Type
Federal Criminal Rule 12 4 Disclosure Statement
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if a p a rt y will s e e k a n e x cl u si o n of ti m e u n d e r t h e S p e e d y T ri al A ct, 1 8 U. S. C. § 3 1 6 1, it m u st p r o vi d e t h e C o u rt a l ett e r s etti n g f o rt h f a ct s s uffi ci e nt t o p e r mit t h e C o u rt t o m a k e a n i n d e p e n d e nt fi n di n g r e g a r di n g t h e e x cl u si o n of ti m e u n d e r t h e A ct.
Summary: A party seeking Speedy Trial Act time exclusion must provide a letter with sufficient facts for the Court to make an independent finding.
Document Type
Speedy Trial Act Exclusion Letter
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I n a m ulti -d ef e n d a nt c a s e, all fili n g s m u st d e si g n at e t h e d ef e n d a nt o r d ef e n d a nt s, a n d o nl y t h e d ef e n d a nt o r d ef e n d a nt s, a s t o w h o m t h e fili n g p e rt ai n s.
Summary: In multi-defendant cases, every filing must specify exactly which defendant or defendants it concerns.
Document Type
Filing
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A b s e nt e x c e pti o n al ci r c u m st a n c e s, t h e p a rti e s s h all p r o vi d e t h e C o u rt wit h a c o p y of a n y pl e a a g r e e m e nt at l e a st s e v e nt y- t w o ( 7 2) h o u r s b ef o r e a c h a n g e - of-pl e a h e a ri n g.
Summary: Absent exceptional circumstances, parties must provide the Court a copy of any plea agreement at least 72 hours before a change-of-plea hearing.
Document Type
Plea Agreement
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7. 1. 2. P a rti e s a n d c o u n s el : T h e n a m e s, a d d r e s s e s (i n cl u di n g fi r m n a m e s), a n d t el e- p h o n e n u m b e r s of t ri al c o u n s el.
Summary: The JPTO must list trial counsel names, addresses including firm names, and telephone numbers.
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Pretrial Order
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7. 1. 3. J u ri s di cti o n : A b ri ef st at e m e nt b y e a c h p a rt y e x pl ai ni n g t h e b a si s o r a b s e n c e of s u bj e ct -m att e r j u ri s di cti o n. T h e s e st at e m e nt s s h all i n cl u d e cit ati o n s t o all : (i) st at- ut e s a n d l e g al d o ct ri n e s r eli e d o n a n d (ii) r el e v a nt f a ct s c o n c e r ni n g citi z e n s hi p a n d j u ri s di cti o n al a m o u nt.
Summary: Each party must provide a jurisdiction statement with supporting legal citations and relevant jurisdictional facts.
Document Type
Pretrial Order
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U nl e s s ot h e r wi s e o r d e r e d b y t h e C o u rt, t h e p a rti e s t o a ci vil c a s e s h all s u b mit a J oi nt P r o p o s e d P r e -t ri al O r d e r (“ J P T O”) wit hi n si xt y ( 6 0) d a y s of t h e c o m pl eti o n of di s c o v- e r y.
Summary: In civil cases, parties must submit a Joint Proposed Pre-Trial Order within 60 days after discovery closes unless the Court orders otherwise.
Document Type
Pretrial Order
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7. 1. 1. C a pti o n : T h e f ull c a pti o n of t h e a cti o n.
Summary: The JPTO must include the full case caption.
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Pretrial Order
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7. 1. 5. J u r y o r b e n c h tri al a n d tri al le n gt h : A st at e m e nt b y e a c h p a rt y a s t o w h et h e r t h e c a s e i s t o b e t ri e d wit h o r wit h o ut a j u r y, a n d t h e n u m b e r of t ri al d a y s n e e d e d.
Summary: The JPTO must state whether the case will be jury or bench and estimate the number of trial days needed.
Document Type
Pretrial Order
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7. 1. 7. St at e m e nt of r eli ef s o u g ht : A d et ail e d st at e m e nt of t h e d a m a g e s a n d ot h e r r eli ef s o u g ht b y e a c h p a rt y , in cl u di n g t h e m a n n e r a n d m et h o d u s e d t o c al c ul at e a n y cl ai m e d d a m a g e s a n d a b r e a k d o w n of t h e el e m e nt s of s u c h cl ai m e d d a m a g e s.
Summary: The JPTO must include each party’s detailed relief sought, including damages calculations and element-by-element breakdown.
Document Type
Pretrial Order
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7. 1. 6. C o n s e nt t o tri al b y a M a gi st r at e J u d g e : A st at e m e nt a s t o w h et h e r all p a rti e s h a v e c o n s e nt e d t o t ri al of t h e c a s e b y a M a gi st r at e J u d g e . T h e st at e m e nt s h all n ot i d e ntif y w hi c h p a rti e s h a v e o r h a v e n ot c o n s e nt e d.
Summary: The JPTO must state whether all parties consent to magistrate-judge trial but may not identify which parties did or did not consent.
Document Type
Pretrial Order
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7. 1. 1 1. E x hi bit s : A s c h e d ul e li sti n g e x hi bit s t o b e off e r e d i nt o e vi d e n c e a n d, if n ot a d- mitt e d b y sti p ul ati o n, t h e p a rt y o r p a rti e s t h at will b e off e ri n g t h e m.
Summary: The JPTO must include an exhibit schedule identifying exhibits and the offering party if not admitted by stipulation.
Document Type
Pretrial Order
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7. 1. 8. Wit n e s s e s : A li st of f a ct a n d e x p e rt wit n e s s e s w h o s e t e sti m o n y i s t o b e off e r e d i n e a c h p a rt y’ s c a s e i n c hi ef, al o n g wit h t h e a d d r e s s of e a c h wit n e s s a n d a b ri ef n a r- r ati v e st at e m e nt of t h e e x p e ct e d t e sti m o n y of e a c h wit n e s s. O nl y li st e d wit n e s s e s will b e p e r mitt e d t o t e stif y, e x c e pt w h e n p r o m pt n oti c e h a s b e e n gi v e n a n d u p o n g o o d c a u s e s h o w n. P a rti e s s h all al s o i n di c at e w h et h e r a n y wit n e s s will r e q ui r e a n i nt e r- p r et e r ( a n d, if s o, w hi c h p a rt y will p a y t h e c o st s f o r t h e i nt e r p r et e r).
Summary: The JPTO must include detailed witness disclosures, and only listed witnesses may testify absent prompt notice and good cause.
Document Type
Pretrial Order
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7. 1. 9. D e p o siti o n te sti m o n y : A d e si g n ati o n b y e a c h p a rt y of d e p o siti o n t e sti m o n y t o b e off e r e d i n it s c a s e i n c hi ef, wit h a n y c r o s s -d e si g n ati o n s a n d o bj e cti o n s b y a n y ot h e r p a rt y.
Summary: The JPTO must include each party’s deposition designations plus any cross-designations and objections.
Document Type
Pretrial Order
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P a rti e s m u st fil e a m oti o n i n li mi n e f o r a nti ci p at e d c r o s s -e x a mi n ati o n u n d e r F e d e r al R ul e s of E vi d e n c e 6 0 8( b) o r 6 0 9 , o utli ni n g w h y t h e p r o p o n e nt’ s i nt e n d e d e x hi bit( s) a n d / o r a r e a( s) o r c r o s s -e x a mi n ati o n a r e a d mi s si bl e u n d e r t h e r el e v a nt r ul e.
Summary: A motion in limine is required for anticipated FRE 608(b) or 609 cross-examination and must explain admissibility.
Document Type
Motion In Limine
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A li st of all e x hi bit s e m ail e d t o C h a m b e r s i n a W o r d D o c u m e nt, wit h f o u r c ol- u m n s l a b el e d a s f oll o w s: ( 1) “ E x hi bit N u m b e r”; ( 2) “ D e s c ri pti o n” ( of t h e e x- hi bit); ( 3) “ D at e I d e ntifi e d”; a n d ( 4) “ D at e A d mitt e d.”
Summary: The exhibit list emailed to Chambers must be in Word format and contain four specified columns.
Document Type
Exhibit List
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At t h e ti m e t h e J P T O i s fil e d, e a c h p a rt y s h all s u b mit t o t h e C o u rt a n d s e r v e o n o p p o si n g c o u n s el, b ut n ot fil e o n E C F, all d o c u m e nt a r y e x hi bit s.
Summary: When the JPTO is filed, each party must submit documentary exhibits to the Court and serve opposing counsel, but not file those exhibits on ECF.
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Documentary Exhibits
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T h e v oi r di r e q u e sti o n s a n d j u r y i n st r u cti o n s s h all i n cl u d e b ot h t h e t e xt of a n y r e q u e st e d q u e sti o n o r i n st r u cti o n a s w ell a s a cit ati o n, if a v ail a bl e, t o t h e a ut h o rit y f r o m w hi c h it d e ri v e s.
Summary: Voir dire questions and jury instructions must include the requested text and available supporting authority citations.
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Jury Instructions And Voir Dire Questions
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A st at e m e nt of t h e el e m e nt s of e a c h cl ai m a n d d ef e n s e t o g et h e r wit h a s u m- m a r y of t h e f a ct s r eli e d u p o n t o e st a bli s h e a c h el e m e nt .
Summary: For non-jury trials, each party must submit a statement of claim and defense elements with supporting factual summaries for each element.
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Statement Of Claim And Defense Elements
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O n e w e e k b ef o r e t h e fi n al p r e-t ri al c o nf e r e n c e, t h e p a rti e s s h all f il e j oi nt r e q u e st s t o c h a r g e, p r o p o s e d v e r di ct s h e et s, a n d p r o p o s e d v oi r di r e q u e sti o n s i n j u r y c a s e s.
Summary: In jury cases, joint requests to charge, proposed verdict sheets, and proposed voir dire questions must be filed one week before the final pre-trial conference.
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Joint Requests To Charge Verdict Sheets Voir Dire Questions
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C o pi e s of affi d a vit s c o n stit uti n g t h e di r e ct t e sti m o n y of e a c h t ri al wit n e s s, e x- c e pt f o r t h e di r e ct t e sti m o n y of a n a d v e r s e p a rt y, a p e r s o n w h o s e att e n d a n c e i s c o m p ell e d b y s u b p o e n a, o r a p e r s o n f o r w h o m t h e C o u rt h a s a g r e e d t o h e a r di r e ct t e sti m o n y li v e at t h e t ri al.
Summary: In non-jury trials, direct testimony affidavits must be submitted for trial witnesses, with specified exceptions for adverse or subpoenaed witnesses and others approved for live direct testimony.
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Direct Testimony Affidavits
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P r o p o s e d fi n di n g s of f a ct a n d c o n cl u si o n s of l a w. T h e p r o p o s e d fi n di n g s of f a ct s h o ul d b e d et ail e d a n d s h o ul d i n cl u d e cit ati o n s t o t h e p r off e r e d t ri al t e sti m o n y a n d e x hi bit s, a s t h e r e m a y b e n o o p p o rt u nit y f o r p o st -t ri al s u b mi s si o n s.
Summary: Parties must submit proposed findings of fact and conclusions of law, and proposed findings should be detailed with citations to proffered testimony and exhibits.
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Proposed Findings Conclusions
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8. 1. 2. At l e a st t hi rt y ( 3 0) d a y s p ri o r t o t h e s c h e d ul e d t ri al d at e, t h e p a rti e s s h all fil e a n d s e r v e all ot h e r m oti o n s a d d r e s si n g e vi d e nti a r y o r ot h e r i s s u e s t h at s h o ul d b e r e s ol v e d i n li mi n e. P a rti e s m u st fil e a m oti o n i n li mi n e f o r a nti ci p at e d c r o s s- e x a mi n ati o n u n d e r F e d e r al R ul e s of E vi d e n c e 6 0 8( b) o r 6 0 9
Summary: In criminal cases, all other motions in limine must be filed and served at least 30 days before trial, and anticipated FRE 608(b) or 609 cross-examination issues require a motion in limine.
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Motion In Limine Other Evidentiary Issues
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T h r e e b u si n e s s d a y s aft e r s u b mi s si o n of s u c h affi d a vit s, c o u n s el f o r e a c h p a rt y s h all s u b mit: ( 1) a li st of a n y o bj e cti o n s t o p a rti c ul a r p a r a g r a p h s of a n affi d a vit; a n d ( 2) a li st of all affi a nt s w h o m t h e y i nt e n d t o c r o s s -e x a mi n e at t h e t ri al.
Summary: Within three business days after affidavit submission, each party must file objection lists and identify affiants they intend to cross-examine at trial.
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Affidavit Objections And Cross Exam List
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A ll d e p o siti o n e x c e r pt s t h at will b e off e r e d a s s u b st a nti v e e vi d e n c e, a s w ell a s a o n e -p a g e s y n o p si s of t h o s e e x c e r pt s f o r e a c h d e p o siti o n. E a c h s y n o p si s s h all i n cl u d e p a g e cit ati o n s t o t h e p e rti n e nt p a g e s of t h e d e p o siti o n t r a n s c ri pt s.
Summary: Parties must submit substantive deposition excerpts plus a one-page synopsis for each deposition with page citations.
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Deposition Excerpts And Synopsis
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8. 1. 1. At l e a st f o rt y -fi v e ( 4 5) d a y s b ef o r e t h e s c h e d ul e d t ri al d at e, t h e p a rti e s t o a c ri mi n al c a s e m u st fil e a n y m oti o n s t o e x cl u d e o r li mit t h e t e sti m o n y of e x p e rt s p u r s u a nt t o R ul e s 7 0 2 – 7 0 5 of t h e F e d e r al R ul e s of E vi d e n c e, i n cl u di n g b ut n ot li mit e d t o m oti o ns t o e x cl u d e s ci e ntifi c o r t e c h ni c al e vi d e n c e u n d e r t h e D a u b e rt v. M e r r ell D o w P h a r m a c e uti c al s, I n c. , 5 0 9 U. S. 5 7 9 ( 1 9 9 3) li n e of c a s e s.
Summary: In criminal cases, expert-testimony exclusion or limitation motions in limine must be filed at least 45 days before trial.
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Motion In Limine Expert Testimony
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At l e a st f o u rt e e n ( 1 4) d a y s b ef o r e t ri al, t h e p r o s e c uti o n s h all p r o vi d e t h e C o u rt wit h t h e f oll o wi n g: • T h r e e ( 3) c o pi e s of t h e wit n e s s li st s.
Summary: At least 14 days before trial, the prosecution must provide three copies of witness lists to the Court.
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Witness List
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T h e v oi r di r e q u e s- ti o n s a n d j u r y i n st r u cti o n s s h all i n cl u d e b ot h t h e t e xt of a n y r e q u e st e d q u e sti o n o r i n st r u cti o n a s w ell a s a cit ati o n, if a v ail a bl e, t o t h e a ut h o rit y f r o m w hi c h it d e ri v e s.
Summary: Proposed voir dire questions and jury instructions must include the full requested text and, when available, supporting authority citations.
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Jury Instructions And Voir Dire Questions
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F oll o wi n g s u c h m e eti n g, s u c h p a rt y s h all fil e a c o nfi r m ati o n i n w riti n g vi a E C F t h at t hi s m e eti n g h a s o c c u r r e d.
Summary: After the required electronic-equipment meeting, the party must file a written ECF confirmation that the meeting occurred.
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Ecf Confirmation
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R e q u e st s t o c h a r g e, p r o p o s e d v e r di ct s h e et s, a n d p r o p o s e d v oi r di r e q u e sti o n s i n j u r y c a s e s s h all b e fil e d o n E C F a n d p r o vi d e d t o C h a m b e r s vi a e m ail i n Mi c r o s oft W o r d f o r m at s n o l at e r t h a n f o u rt e e n ( 1 4) d a y s b ef o r e j u r y s el e cti o n
Summary: In jury cases, requests to charge, proposed verdict sheets, and proposed voir dire questions must be filed on ECF and emailed to chambers in Microsoft Word format at least 14 days before jury selection.
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Jury Instructions Verdict Forms Voir Dire Questions
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I n n o n -j u r y t ri al s, p a rti e s s h all fil e p r o p o s e d fi n di n g s of f a ct a n d c o n cl u si o n s of l a w n o l at e r t h a n t e n ( 1 0) d a y s aft e r t h e c o n cl u si o n of t ri al u nl e s s t h e C o u rt s et s a diff e r e nt fili n g d e a dli n e.
Summary: In civil bench trials, parties must file proposed findings of fact and conclusions of law within 10 days after trial unless the Court sets a different deadline.
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Proposed Findings Conclusions
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P r o vi d e p r o s e liti g a nt s wit h a c o p y of t hi s C o u rt’ s I n di vi d u al R ul es a n d fil e a c e rtifi c at e of s e r vi c e a s e a rl y a s p r a cti c a bl e i n t h e liti g ati o n.
Summary: In cases involving a pro se litigant, counsel must provide a copy of the Individual Rules and file a certificate of service as early as practicable.
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Certificate
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c. C o pi e s of all of t h e pl e a di n g s.
Summary: Copies of all pleadings must be filed in support of a default-judgment motion.
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Default Judgment Motion
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a. A n att o r n e y’ s d e cl a r ati o n o r affi d a vit s etti n g f o rt h t h e b a si s f o r e nt e ri n g a d ef a ult j u d g m e nt, i n cl u di n g:
Summary: A default-judgment motion must include an attorney declaration or affidavit establishing the basis for entry of default judgment and required supporting details.
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Default Judgment Motion Supporting Declaration
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b. A p r o p o s e d d ef a ult j u d g m e nt .
Summary: A proposed default judgment must be submitted with the default-judgment motion package.
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Default Judgment Motion
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2. F il e a M oti o n f o r D ef a ult J u d g m e nt o n E C F p u r s u a nt t o F e d e r al R ul e of Ci vil P r o c e d u r e 5 5( b)( 2) a n d L o c al Ci vil R ul e 5 5. 2( b). A pl ai ntiff s e e ki n g a d ef a ult j u d g m e nt s h o ul d n ot p r o c e e d b y o r d e r t o s h o w c a u s e.
Summary: Default judgment must be sought by motion on ECF, not by order to show cause.
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Filing & Service rules
Courtesy Copy Requirements
Courtesy hard copy required for filings of 50+ pages including exhibits/attachments.
Send the Court one (1) courtesy hard copy of filings that are fifty (50) pages or more, including exhibits or attachments.
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Page 2 | Court filings
AUSA must provide Chambers a courtesy copy of indictment, information, or complaint.
AUSA will provide to Chambers a courtesy copy of the indictment or information, and the complaint, if one exists.
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For TRO filings, the moving party must deliver a courtesy copy immediately after filing.
T h e m o vi n g p a rt y m u st d eli v e r a c o u rt e s y c o p y i m m e di at el y aft e r fili n g u n d e r I n di vi d u al R ul e 1. 3.
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Page 22 | 5.9. Temporary restraining orders
The AUSA must provide Chambers courtesy copies of the indictment or information and, if it exists, the complaint as soon as practicable.
T h e A s si st a nt U nit e d St at e s Att o r n e y (“ A U S A”) s h all pr o vi d e t o C h a m b e r s , a s s o o n a s p r a cti c a bl e, a c o u rt e s y c o p y of t h e i n di ct m e nt o r i nf o r m ati o n, a n d a c o u rt e s y c o p y of t h e c o m pl ai nt, if o n e e xi st s.
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Page 23 | 6.1. Initial matters
Three copies of witness lists must be submitted by email to the Court in a Word document.
T h r e e ( 3) c o pi e s of t h e wit n e s s li st s, s u b mitt e d vi a e m ail t o t h e C o u rt i n a W o r d D o c u m e nt .
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Page 28 | 7.2.3. Exhibits
Courtesy copies (2) required for submissions 20+ pages, due within one week (immediately for PI/TRO).
Parties shall deliver to Chambers two (2) courtesy hard copy of all written submissions filed on ECF that are twenty (20) pages in length or more, including any exhibits or attachments. Generally, parties must deliver the courtesy hard copy to Chambers within one (1) week of filing on ECF. If the submission is a preliminary injunction or temporary restraining order, however, the courtesy copy must be delivered immediately following the ECF filing.
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Email and flash drive delivery do not satisfy courtesy copy requirements.
The emailing of PDF submissions to Chambers or the Courtroom Deputy, or the provision of such submissions in electronic format, e.g., on a flash drive, does not satisfy this requirement.
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When documentary evidence will be used on direct examination, counsel must bring two copies for the Court and at least one copy for the court reporter and each opposing counsel present.
W h e n c o u n s el a nti ci p at e s t h at a wit n e s s will r ef e r t o d o c u m e nt a r y e vi d e n c e d u ri n g t h e wit n e s s’ s di r e ct t e sti m o n y, c o u n s el s h all h a v e : (i) t w o ( 2) c o pi e s of e a c h d o c-u m e nt f o r t h e C o u rt a n d (ii) at l e a st o n e c o p y e a c h f o r t h e c o u rt r e p o rt e r a n d c o u n s el f o r e a c h o p p o si n g p a rt y w h o i s p r e s e nt.
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Courtesy copy binders must have case name, docket number, and contents on covers and spines.
Binder covers and spines must identify the case name, docket number, and the binder's contents.
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Courtesy copy binders must not exceed 2 inches; additional binders allowed if needed.
Binders must be appropriately sized for their contents—0.5, 1, 1.5, or 2 inches—but must not exceed two (2) inches. If the parties' submissions do not fit in a single two-inch binder, the parties may submit additional binders.
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Courtesy copies must be in a single three-ring binder with labeled tabs.
All documents comprising a submission (e.g., memorandum, declarations, exhibits, etc.) must be submitted together, in a single three-ring binder with appropriately labeled tabs. For example, all exhibits must be identified and separated by corresponding numbered or lettered tabs.
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Courtesy copies must be double-sided and bound on the left.
Parties shall use double-sided printing and bind submissions on the left side.
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Pro se parties are exempt from courtesy copy requirements.
Parties proceeding pro se are exempt from these requirements but should make every effort to clearly mark exhibits and present well-organized papers.
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Sealing & Redaction Procedures
Filing under seal governed by Local Rules (full rule not provided in this excerpt).
See full rule and refer to Local Rules.
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Filing Bundling Requirements
Each party must bundle all its motions in limine into a single memorandum of law unless the Court grants leave otherwise.
A b s e nt l e a v e of t h e C o u rt, e a c h p a rt y m u st fil e a si n gl e m e m o r a n d u m of l a w, i n s u p- p o rt of all m oti o n s i n li mi n e fil e d b y t h at p a rt y.
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Page 28 | 7.2.1. Motions in limine
Each party must file one consolidated memorandum supporting all of its motions in limine unless the Court grants leave.
A b s e nt l e a v e of t h e C o u rt, e a c h p a rt y m u st fil e a si n gl e m e m o r a n d u m of l a w, i n s u p p o rt of all m oti o n s i n li mi n e fil e d b y t h at p a rt y.
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Page 31 | 8.1.3
Joint jury-related submissions must be consolidated into single jointly drafted documents that identify disagreements.
T h e s e j oi nt s u b mi s si o n s s h all c o n si st of si n gl e d o c u m e nt s, j oi ntl y c o m p o s e d, n oti n g a n y a r e a s of di s a g r e e m e nt b et w e e n t h e p a rti e s.
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Page 32 | 8.3 Jury instructions, verdict forms, and voir dire questions
Parties should file motion papers when fully briefed rather than filing seriatim.
With some exceptions, the Court requests that the parties file motion papers when the motion has been fully briefed.
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Page 3 | Briefing schedule
Parties are encouraged to hold motion papers until fully briefed rather than filing seriatim.
The parties are encouraged to submit courtesy copies until the motion has been fully briefed by all parties, unless doing so might cause a party to miss an applicable deadline.
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Page 18 | 5.2.6 - 5.2.8
The criminal motion rules incorporate Individual Rules 5.2-5.4, but the bundling rule in Rule 5.2.6 does not apply in criminal cases.
I n di vi d u al R ul e s 5. 2 – 5. 4 a p pl y t o m oti o n s i n c ri mi n al c a s e s, e x c e pt t h at I n di vi d u al R ul e 5. 2. 6 (t h e “ b u n dli n g” r ul e) d o e s n ot a p pl y i n c ri mi n al c a s e s.
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Page 24 | 6.6. Motions
Pre-Motion Conference Requirements
Pre-motion conference required for specific motion types including Rule 12, 56, 15, venue change, arbitration, remand, and expert challenges.
A moving party represented by counsel (except habeas corpus petitions, and Social Security and bankruptcy appeals) must request a pre-motion conference with the Court before making any motion: (i) pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 12 or 56, (ii) to amend pleadings pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 15 if leave of the Court is required, (iii) for a change of venue, (iv) to compel arbitration, (v) to remand a removed case to State court, and (vi) to challenge expert testimony.
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Page 3 | Pre-motion conferences
Pre-motion conference required for Rule 12, Rule 56, Rule 15 leave, venue change, arbitration, remand, and Daubert motions.
In all cases in which the moving party is represented by counsel (except habeas corpus petitions and Social Security and bankruptcy appeals), the moving party must request a pre-motion conference with the Court before making any motion: (i) pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 12 or 56, (ii) to amend pleadings pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 15 if leave of the Court is required, (iii) for a change of venue, (iv) to compel arbitration, (v) to remand a removed case to state court, and (vi) to challenge expert testimony under Daubert v. Merrell Dow Pharmaceuticals, Inc., 509 U.S. 579 (1993).
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Page 14 | Civil cases: motion practice
Parties must meet and confer before filing any motion or requesting a pre-motion conference.
All parties must meet and confer with their adversaries prior to filing a motion or a request for a pre-motion conference.
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Page 14 | Civil cases: motion practice
Rule 56 summary judgment motions require good faith participation in a settlement conference with the magistrate judge before the Court will grant a briefing schedule.
However, as noted above, the Court will not grant any party's request for a briefing schedule for a motion pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 56 unless the parties have participated, in good faith, in a settlement conference with the assigned magistrate judge. See Individual Rule 5.1.1.
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Page 17 | 5.2.1
For anticipated Rule 56 motions, pre-motion conference letters must include LR 56.1 statements from both the movant and the opposing party.
5. 5. 1. E v e r y l ett e r m oti o n i n s u p p o rt of a p r e-m oti o n c o nf e r e n c e c o n c e r ni n g a p a rt y’ s a nti ci p at e d fili n g of a m oti o n p u r s u a nt t o F e d. R. Ci v. P. 5 6 s h all i n cl u d e a L o c al R ul e 5 6. 1 st at e m e nt. A p a rt y o p p o si n g t h e r e q u e st f o r s u c h a p r e -m oti o n c o nf e r e n c e s h all i n cl u d e a n o p p o si n g L o c al R ul e 5 6. 1 st at e m e nt wit h t h ei r l ett e r r e s p o n s e .
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Page 20 | 5.5.1
Before a TRO motion, the party must file an ECF letter (under seal if ex parte) addressing notice/consent or Rule 65(b)(1) no-notice grounds.
A s s o o n a s a p a rt y d e ci d e s t o s e e k a t e m p o r a r y r e st r ai ni n g o r d e r, t h at p a rt y m u st fil e a l ett e r o n E C F ( u n d e r s e al if p r o c e e di n g e x p a rt e) a n d st at e cl e a rl y : ( 1) w h et h e r a n d h o w it h a s n otifi e d it s a d v e r s a r y a n d w h et h e r t h e a d v ers ar y c o n s e nt s t o t e m p o r a r y i nj u n cti v e r eli ef; o r ( 2) w h y t h e r e q ui r e m e nt s of F e d e r al R ul e of Ci vil P r o c e d u r e 6 5( b)( 1) a r e s ati sfi e d a n d n o n oti c e i s n e c e s s a r y.
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Page 22 | 5.9. Temporary restraining orders
A party seeking a restraining order must identify a mutually agreeable hearing time with the adversary so the Court can hear from both sides before deciding temporary injunctive relief.
r eli ef, t h e p a rt y s e e ki n g a r e st r ai ni n g o r d e r m u st i d e ntif y a ti m e m ut u all y a g r e ea bl e t o it a n d t h e a d v e r s a r y i n w hi c h t h e C o u rt m a y h e a r t h e a p pli c ati o n , s o t h at t h e C o u rt m a y h a v e t h e b e n efit of a d v o c a c y f r o m b ot h si d e s i n d e ci di n g w h et h e r t o g r a nt t e m- p o r a r y i nj u n cti v e r eli ef .
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Page 23 | Civil cases: motion practice
The Court will not discuss the JPTO unless parties first participate in a good-faith settlement conference with the assigned magistrate judge, and failure to do so is not grounds for a JPTO deadline extension.
H o w e v e r, t h e C o u r t will n o t m e e t wi t h t h e p a r ti e s t o di s c u s s t h e J P T O u n- l e s s t h e p a r ti e s h a v e p a r ti ci p a t e d, i n g o o d f ai t h, i n a s e t tl e m e n t c o nf e r e n c e wi t h t h e a s si g n e d m a gi s t r a t e j u d g e i n c o m pli a n c e wi t h I n di vi d u al R ul e 5. 1. 1. T h e p a r ti e s ’ f ail u r e t o p a r ti ci p a t e i n s u c h a s e t tl e m e n t c o nf e r e n c e i s n o t a b a si s t o r e q u e s t a n e x t e n si o n of t h e d e a dli n e t o fil e t h e J P T O .
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Page 25 | 7.1 Joint Pre-trial Orders
Oppositions to motions in limine must be filed within 7 days of the joint pre-trial order.
R e s p o n s e s i n o p p o siti o n t o a m oti o n i n li mi n e s h all b e fil e d wit hi n s e v e n ( 7) d a y s of t h e j oi nt p r e -t ri al o r d e r.
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Page 28 | 7.2.1. Motions in limine
Before a Rule 56 briefing schedule or JPTO conference, parties must first participate in a good-faith settlement conference with the assigned magistrate judge.
T h e C o u rt will n ot i s s u e a b ri efi n g s c h e d ul e o n a m oti o n u n d e r F e d. R. Ci v. P. 5 6 o r h ol d a c o nf e r e n c e c o n c e r ni n g t h e J P T O u nl e s s t h e p a rti e s h a v e p a rti ci p at e d, i n g o o d f ait h, i n a s ettl e m e nt c o nf e r e n c e wit h t h e a s si g n e d m a gi st r at e j u d g e.
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Page 33 | 10.1. Settlement conferences
In cases with a pro se litigant, counsel must submit a proposed briefing schedule for all motions under Individual Rule 5.2.2.
E n s u r e t h at a p r o p o s e d b ri efi n g s c h e d ul e i s s u b mitt e d t o t h e C o u rt f o r all m oti o n s p u r s u a nt t o I n di vi d u al R ul e 5. 2. 2.
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Page 34 | 12.2. Responsibilities of counsel in matters involving pro se litigants
Failure to attend required settlement conference precludes filing Rule 56 motions.
Failure to request and attend such a conference precludes a party from filing a motion pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 56.
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Pre-motion letters for Rule 56 and Daubert motions must be filed within 10 business days after discovery completion.
Pre-motion conference letters related to any proposed motions for summary judgment or motions to exclude the testimony of experts pursuant to Rules 702-705 of the Federal Rules of Evidence and the Daubert v. Merrill Dow Pharmaceuticals, Inc., 509 U.S. 579 (1993) line of cases shall be filed no later than ten business days after the completion of fact or expert discovery, whichever occurs later.
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Pre-motion letter motion limited to 3 single-spaced pages required to request conference.
To request a pre-motion conference, the moving party shall file and serve a letter motion not to exceed three (3) single-spaced pages in length setting forth the basis for the anticipated motion.
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Letter response to pre-motion letter limited to 3 single-spaced pages, due within 7 days.
Except for pro se litigants, all parties so served shall serve and file a letter response, not to exceed three (3) single-spaced pages within seven (7) days from service of the notification letter.
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Rule 56 motions require Local Rule 56.1 statement with pre-motion letter.
If the letter relates to filing a motion made pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 56, the moving party must also submit a Local Rule 56.1 statement along with their letter requesting a pre-motion conference.
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Any opposition to a pre-trial memorandum must be filed within one week of the joint pre-trial order filing.
A n y r e s p o n s e i n o p p o siti o n t o t h e l e g al a r g u m e nt i n a p r e -t ri al m e m o r a n d u m s h all b e fil e d wit hi n o n e ( 1) w e e k of t h e fili n g of t h e j oi nt p r e -t ri al o r d e r.
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Pre-motion conference letter motions are not required for motions for judgment as a matter of law (Rule 50), new trial (Rule 59), or relief from judgment (Rule 60).
letter motions requesting pre-motion conferences are not required for motions pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 50, 59, or 60
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Page 17 | 5.1.2
Adjournment & Extension Requirements
Adjournment requests require at least 3 business days advance notice.
Provide at least three (3) business days' notice.
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Applications for sentencing adjournments must be filed at least 5 business days before sentencing, unless exceptional circumstances exist.
Barring exceptional circumstances, applications regarding adjournments are due at least five (5) business days before the date of sentencing.
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Page 5 | Sentencing
Absent exceptional circumstances, sentencing adjournment applications must be written, filed at least 5 business days in advance, and include the reason, consent position, and if no consent, opposing reasons.
A b s e nt e x c e pti o n al ci r c u m st a n c e s, a p pli c ati o n s r e g a r di n g s e nt e n ci n g a dj o u r n- m e nt s s h all b e m a d e i n w riti n g at l e a st fi v e ( 5) b u si n e s s d a y s p ri o r t o t h e d at e of s e n- t e n ci n g a n d m u st st at e t h e r e a s o n f o r t h e r e q u e st a n d w h et h e r t h e o p p o si n g p a rt y c o n s e nt s. If t h e o p p o si n g p a rt y d o e s n ot c o n s e nt, t h e a p pli c ati o n f o r a dj o u r n m e nt m u st p r o vi d e t h e r e a s o n s gi v e n b y t h e o p p o si n g p a rt y f o r d e cli ni n g t o c o n s e nt.
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Adjournment/extension requests must be in writing and include 6 specific elements.
All requests for adjournments or extensions of time relating to matters not referred to a Magistrate Judge (see Individual Rule 3) must be in writing and state: (i) the reason for the request; (ii) the original date; (iii) the number of previous requests for adjournment/extension; (iv) whether any previous requests were granted or denied; (v) whether the adversary consents, and, if not, the reasons provided for refusing to consent; and (vi) three (3) proposed date(s) for adjournment or extension of time that are mutually convenient to the parties. The consent of the adverse party is not a sufficient ground for an extension or adjournment.
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Requests to exceed memorandum page limits must be in writing, show good cause and basis, and be filed 5 business days before due date (2 days for reply briefs).
5. 3. 2. R e q u e st s t o fil e m e m o r a n d a e x c e e di n g t h e s e p a g e li mit s m u st cl e a rl y st at e t h e b a si s f o r t h e r e q u e st a n d will o nl y b e g r a nt e d f o r g o o d c a u s e s h o w n. A n y s u c h r e q u e st s m u st b e m a d e i n w riti n g at l e a st fi v e ( 5) b u si n e s s d a y s p ri o r t o t h e m e m o r a n d u m’ s d u e d at e, e x c e pt wit h r e s p e ct t o r e pl y b ri ef s, i n w hi c h c a s e t h e r e q u e st m u st b e m a d e at l e a st t w o ( 2) d a ys p ri o r t o t h e d u e d at e.
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Any trial adjournment request by a defendant awaiting trial should include a speedy trial waiver.
A n y a dj o u r n m e nt r e q u e st b y a d ef e n d a nt a w aiti n g t ri al s h o ul d i n cl u d e a s p e e d y t ri al w ai v e r.
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Page 24 | 6.2. Status conferences
Default bankruptcy appeal briefing deadlines may be extended by stipulation if submitted no later than 2 business days before the brief is due.
C o u n s el m a y e xt e n d t h e d ef a ult d e a dli n e s b y sti p ul ati o n s u b mitt e d t o t h e C o u rt n o l at e r t h a n t w o ( 2) b u si n e s s d a y s b ef o r e t h e b ri ef i s d u e.
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Adjournment requests affecting other dates must propose revisions to those dates.
If the requested adjournment or extension affects any other scheduled dates, the party seeking the modification should propose revisions of the additional affected dates.
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Emergency circumstances may excuse normal adjournment request requirements.
Absent an emergency, requests to adjourn court appearances and to extend
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Chambers Communication Rules
All chambers communications must be written, filed on ECF, with copies to non-ECF parties; counsel correspondence not sent to Court.
All communications with Chambers shall be in writing and filed on ECF, with copies simultaneously delivered to all parties who do not receive automatic notification through ECF. Copies of correspondence between counsel shall not be sent to the Court.
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Page 12 | 2.1. Written communications
Fax communications to the Court are prohibited without prior authorization.
Parties may not send faxes to the Court without prior authorization.
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Page 12 | 2.1. Written communications
The moving party must email Chambers with notice of the TRO filing and requested action timeframe.
T h e m o vi n g p a rt y m u s t e m ail C h a m b e r s gi vi n g n oti c e of t h e fili n g a n d t h e ti m e f r a m e r e q u e st e d f o r C o u rt a cti o n.
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Page 22 | 5.9. Temporary restraining orders
Parties must file the JPTO on CM/ECF and email a word-processing copy to chambers.
T h e p a rti e s s h all fil e t h e J P T O vi a C M/ E C F a n d e m ail a c o p y of t h e J P T O i n a w o r d - p r o c e s si n g f o r m at t o C h o u d h u r y _ C h a m b e r s @ n y e d. u s c o u rt s. g o v.
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Page 25 | 7.1 Joint Pre-trial Orders
Unless the Court orders otherwise, each party in a non-jury trial must submit specified materials to the Court by email (not on ECF) when the joint pretrial order is filed.
U nl e s s ot h e r wi s e o r d e r e d b y t h e C o u rt, at t h e ti m e t h e j oi nt p r et ri al o r d e r i s fil e d, e a c h p a rt y i n a n o n -j u r y t ri al s h all s u b mit t o t h e C o u rt b y e m ail a n d s e r v e o n o p p o si n g c o u n s el, b ut n ot fil e o n E C F, t h e f oll o wi n g:
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Page 29 | 7.3 Additional submissions in non-jury cases
Each exhibit to be admitted must be emailed to chambers as a PDF with filename matching its exhibit number.
A P D F fil e of e a c h e x hi bit s o u g ht t o b e a d mitt e d, s u b mitt e d vi a e m ail t o C h o u d h u r y _ C h a m b e r s @ n y e d. u s c o u rt s. g o v , w it h e a c h fil e n a m e c o r r e s p o n di n g t o t h e r el e v a nt e x hi bit n u m b e r, e. g., “ P X -1,” “ D X 1,” et c.
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Page 31 | 8.2.1 Exhibits
A pro se litigant may communicate with the Court only in writing.
A p r o s e liti g a nt s h all: (i) onl y c o m m u ni c at e wit h t h e C o u rt i n w riti n g
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Page 34 | 12.1. Responsibilities of pro se litigant
Proposed orders must be emailed to chambers in PDF and Word format.
Proposed orders, jury instructions, and other writings that a party requests that the Court adopt shall be filed on ECF and emailed, in PDF and word-processing format, to Choudhury_Chambers@nyed.uscourts.gov.
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For time-sensitive matters, file on ECF and email Chambers with subject line indicating time-sensitivity.
If a submission requires immediate attention, please file on ECF and email Chambers at Choudhury_Chambers@nyed.uscourts.gov, indicating in the subject line that the email pertains to a time-sensitive matter.
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Page 12 | 2. Communications with chambers
Plea agreements and informations should be sent by email to Courtroom Deputy Bryan Morabito.
T h e pl e a a g r e e m e nt a n d i nf o r m ati o n s h o ul d b e s e nt b y e m ail t o C o u rt r o o m D e p ut y B r y a n M o r a bit o at B r y a n _ M o r a bit o @ n y e d. u s c o u rt s. g o v .
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Page 24 | 6.4. Guilty pleas
Urgent/time-sensitive matters should be communicated via email with indication in subject line.
Contact Chambers by email and indicate in the subject line that the matter is time-sensitive.
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Page 2 | Communications with chambers
All communications must be in writing and filed on ECF unless urgent or scheduling-related.
All communications should be in writing and filed on ECF unless they concern urgent matters or scheduling issues.
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Page 2 | Communications with chambers
Orders are posted electronically and not mailed to litigants, except pro se litigants not registered for electronic filing.
1. 1. 2. O r d e r s will b e p o st e d el e ct r o ni c all y a n d will n ot ot h e r wi s e b e m ail e d o r p r o-vi d e d t o liti g a nt s ( e x c e pt i n t h e c a s e of p r o s e liti g a nt s n ot r e gi st e r e d f o r el e ct r o ni c fili n g).
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Junior Lawyer Participation Incentives
Less experienced attorneys are defined as those with 6 or fewer years of experience, excluding clerkships and leave time.
For the purposes of this rule, the Court considers a "less experienced attorney" to be a lawyer with six (6) or less years of experience, exclusive of any time after bar admission that the attorney has been employed as a judicial clerk, has been on family or medical leave, or was otherwise not actively engaged in the practice of law.
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Page 13 | Appearance of attorneys
Court may allow multiple attorneys to argue different issues to facilitate junior lawyer participation.
To facilitate participation of less experienced attorneys, the Court may permit multiple attorneys to argue different issues for each party.
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Page 13 | Appearance of attorneys
Junior lawyers (6 years or less experience) increase likelihood of pre-motion conference being scheduled.
if a party advises the Court in its pre-motion letter request that an attorney with six (6) years or less of experience as a licensed attorney will be representing the party at the conference, the Court will likely schedule a pre-motion conference.
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