Judge John Milton Younge
Individual Rules, Standing Orders & Policies
Limits & Logistics
Document Limits
Courtesy Copies
Courtesy copies
- Upon request
Deposition Transcript
Exhibits
- 1 copy • On Date Set At Final Pretrial Conference
- 2 copies
- At Trial
- On First Day Of Trial Or Jury Selection
- Three Weeks Prior To Trial Or Trial Pool Ready Date
Adjournments
- A trial-continuance request must be filed as a motion stating its reasons at least 14 days before trial.
Communication
Chambers
Phone
Chambers
Page & Word Limits3 rules
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Reply briefs and sur-reply briefs are each limited to ten pages.
Reply briefs and sur-reply briefs, addressing only issues raised in the brief in opposition and not repeating arguments in briefs that were previously filed by the movant, may be filed within seven days of service of the opponent’s brief in opposition/reply and shall be limited to ten pages.
Reply
10 pages
Sur Reply
10 pages
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A response to the discovery motion is limited to ten pages; after it is filed, the Court may rule, hold a conference or hearing, refer the dispute, or order more briefing.
After a response, also limited to ten pages, is filed, the Court will either: (1) issue a ruling; (2) hold a teleconference or hearing; (3) refer the dispute to a U.S. Magistrate Judge for a determination; or (4) order additional briefing.
Opposition
10 pages
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After a good-faith effort fails to resolve a discovery dispute, the aggrieved party’s counsel must file a motion under Local Civil Rule 26.1(b), a proposed order, and a brief limited to ten pages.
However, if, after making a good faith effort, counsel are unable to resolve a disputed issue, counsel for the aggrieved party shall file with the Court a motion in conformity with Local Civil Rule 26.1(b), with a proposed order, and a brief not to exceed ten pages.
Brief
10 pages
Document Format Requirements11 rules
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A requested courtesy copy must be clearly marked and tabbed, and bound so the exhibit book opens and lies flat.
The Court’s courtesy copy shall be clearly marked, tabbed, and bound in a 3-ring binder or other binding method that allows the exhibit book to open and lay flat on an even surface.
Checked against the court's document on Oct 4, 2026Mandatory
Counsel must simultaneously send the Deputy a digital Microsoft Word copy of sentencing motions and memoranda, unless the matter is sealed; noncompliance will likely result in sanctions.
In addition to filing any such motions and/or sentencing memoranda with the Clerk of Court – and unless the matter is sealed – counsel shall simultaneously send a digital copy of same in Microsoft Word format directly to Judge Younge’s Deputy, Ms. Dedra Brannan. Counsel’s failure to strictly adhere to this protocol will likely result in sanctions.
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Before trial, the videotape must be edited to remove pauses and speed-ups so it plays without interruptions.
The videotape must be edited prior to trial to eliminate pauses and speed-ups so there are no interruptions.
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Exhibits must be arranged and tabbed in a binder.
Exhibits shall be arranged and tabbed in a binder.
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Each proposed point for charge must be numbered, appear on a separate sheet, and cite applicable authority.
Each proposed point for charge shall be numbered and on a separate sheet of paper, with citation to the applicable authority.
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Counsel are encouraged to post searchable briefs to ECF and, when possible, use OCR for scanned briefs.
Counsel are encouraged to post searchable versions of their briefs to ECF. If counsel posts a scanned copy of a physical brief, that brief should, if possible, be save in a digital format using Optical Character Recognition software.
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Exhibits shall be taped and submitted in binders for ease of use by the Court.
Summary: Exhibits must be taped and submitted in binders for the Court’s use.
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The above listed documents must be submitted in Microsoft Word format; .pdf format is not acceptable.
Summary: The listed pretrial submissions must be in Microsoft Word format; PDF format is not accepted.
DOCX
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Documents must be submitted via e-mail to Chambers_Younge@paed.uscourts.gov in Microsoft Word format - .pdf format is not acceptable.
Summary: Pre-trial submissions must be provided in Microsoft Word format, and PDF format is unacceptable.
DOCX
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In addition to filing a guilty plea memorandum with the Clerk of Court – and unless the matter is sealed – counsel shall simultaneously send a digital copy of the same in Microsoft Word format directly to Judge Younge’s Deputy, Ms. Dedra Brannan. Counsel’s failure to strictly adhere to this protocol will likely result in sanctions.
Summary: Counsel must simultaneously send the guilty plea memorandum in Microsoft Word format to the judge’s deputy, unless the matter is sealed; failure to follow the protocol will likely result in sanctions.
Word Perfect
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If counsel modifies a model jury instruction, additions shall be underlined and deletions shall be placed in brackets.
Summary: Modified model jury instructions must show additions underlined and deletions in brackets.
Document Filing Requirements54 rules
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Every motion and response must be filed with a proposed order.
Judge Younge requires a proposed order to be filed along with every motion and response.
Document Type
Motion And Response
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All discovery motions must include the certification required by Local Civil Rule 26.1(f).
As a reminder, all discovery motions must contain the certification required under Local Civil Rule 26.1(f).
Document Type
Discovery Motion
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Summary judgment motions and oppositions must recite facts with complete and accurate citations to the record.
All summary judgment motions and oppositions to such motions must contain a recitation of facts with complete and accurate citation to the record.
Document Type
Summary Judgment Motion And Opposition
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A summary judgment motion must include a separate, numbered Statement of Undisputed Material Facts limited to facts bearing on dispositive material issues.
Any motion summary judgment shall include a separate Statement of Undisputed Material Facts which sets forth, in numbered paragraphs, the material facts that the moving party contends are undisputed and entitle the movant to judgment as a matter of law. Only those facts which bear on dispositive material issues shall be included in the Statement of Undisputed Material Facts.
Document Type
Summary Judgment Motion
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Confidentiality orders must contain the stated reservation-of-rights language or substantially similar language.
All such orders must contain the following language or language substantially similar: “The Court retains the right to allow disclosure of any subject covered by this stipulation or to modify this stipulation at any time in the interest of justice.”
Document Type
Confidentiality Order
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Summary judgment statements of material facts must support each fact with specific record references and pinpoint citations; unsupported fact descriptions will not be considered.
5. The Court will not consider any description of a fact that is not supported by citation to the record. Statements of Material Facts in support of or in opposition to a motion for summary judgment must include specific and not general references to the parts of the record that support each of the statements, such as the title of or numbered reference to a document, the name of a deponent and the page(s) of the deponent’s deposition, or the identity of an affidavit or declaration and the specific paragraph relied upon. Pinpoint citations are required.
Document Type
Statement Of Material Facts
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All facts are deemed admitted unless the opposing party addresses them as required by these procedures.
4. Without exception, all facts set forth shall be deemed admitted unless addressed by the opposing party as set forth herein
Document Type
Statement Of Material Facts
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Summary judgment motion practice that does not comply with these procedures will be stricken.
Summary judgment motion practice that fails to follow these procedures to the letter will be stricken.
Document Type
Summary Judgment Motion Practice
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Unless otherwise specified, the parties must submit jointly proposed voir dire questions and a brief statement of the case by a court-set date, normally about three weeks before trial.
Unless otherwise specified, Judge Younge requires the parties to submit the following by a date set by the Court, which is normally approximately three weeks prior to the trial date: 1. Jointly-proposed voir dire questions; 2. Jointly-proposed brief statement of the case;
Document Type
Pretrial Submissions
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Opposition papers to summary judgment must include a separate statement responding to the moving party’s numbered facts; respondents may also list additional disputed material facts in separate numbered paragraphs.
2. The papers opposing a motion for summary judgment shall include a separate Statement of Undisputed and/or Disputed Material Facts that responds to the numbered paragraphs set forth in the moving party’s Statement of Undisputed Material Facts, either admitting those facts are undisputed, or contending they are disputed and, as such, are genuine issues to be tried. The responding party may also set forth, in separate numbered paragraphs, any Additional Disputed Material Facts which the respondent contends preclude summary judgment.
Document Type
Summary Judgment Opposition
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The required pretrial submissions also include jointly proposed jury instructions and verdict sheet, motions in limine, and final pretrial memoranda under Local Civil Rule 16.1(c).
3. Jointly-proposed jury instructions; 4. Jointly-proposed verdict sheet; 5. Motions in limine; and 6. Final pretrial memoranda pursuant to Local Civil Rule 16.1(c).
Document Type
Pretrial Submissions
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Each proposed point for charge must be numbered and presented on a separate sheet of paper.
b. Each proposed point for charge shall be numbered and on a separate sheet of paper.
Document Type
Proposed Point For Charge
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If counsel cannot agree on a point for charge or interrogatory, the joint submission must include each party’s alternative version and rationale.
c. Where counsel cannot agree on a particular point for charge or interrogatory, the joint submissions shall provide the alternative version proposed by each party and the rationale for each.
Document Type
Joint Submission
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If a party objects to a proposed point for charge or interrogatory in its entirety, the joint submission must note the objection and include that party’s rationale.
d. Where one party proposed a point for charge or interrogatory and the other party objects to the proposal in its entirety (i.e, wishes nothing be used, as opposed to an alternative version), the joint submission shall note such and include the objecting party’s rationale.
Document Type
Joint Submission
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In injunction cases, parties must submit proposed findings of fact and conclusions of law under Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 52(a).
Judge Younge requires the submission of proposed findings of fact and conclusions of law in injunction cases, in accordance with Fed. R. Civ. P. 52(a).
Document Type
Injunction Case Submission
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Written deposition-use notification must identify the page and line numbers of challenged testimony and clearly state the objection’s basis.
Written ===== PAGE 16 ===== notification must set forth the page and line numbers of the challenged testimony and a clear statement for the basis of the objection.
Document Type
Deposition Notice
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In a non-jury trial, the parties must file a stipulation of uncontested facts.
In a non-jury trial, the parties shall file a stipulation of uncontested facts.
Document Type
Non Jury Trial Submission
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Each party must submit proposed findings of fact and conclusions of law.
Each party shall submit proposed findings of fact and conclusions of law.
Document Type
Proposed Findings Conclusions
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A continuance motion must include a proposed order with a detailed proposed ends-of-justice finding consistent with the Speedy Trial Act.
Any such motion must be accompanied by a proposed order consistent with the requirements of the Speedy Trial Act, 18 U.S.C. § 3161. The order shall include a proposed finding that explains in reasonable detail why the ends of justice served by granting the requested continuance outweigh the best interest of the public and the defendant in a speedy trial.
Document Type
Continuance Motion
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A trial-continuance motion must include a speedy-trial waiver, using the form attached to the first trial listing.
Any motion for a continuance of trial date must be accompanied by a speedy trial waiver. The speedy trial waiver form can be found as an attachment to the first trial listing.
Document Type
Continuance Motion
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The government must file a trial memorandum at least three weeks before trial or as provided by the scheduling order, and any defense response is due within seven days thereafter.
At least three weeks prior to the trial date and/or in accordance with the scheduling order entered by the Court, the government must file a trial memorandum setting forth the essential elements of the offenses, the facts which it intends to present, the identity of each witness it intends to call, a statement of the substance of each witness’s testimony and any legal issues. Any defense response to the government’s trial memorandum shall be filed within seven (7) days thereafter.
Document Type
Trial Memorandum
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The government must submit a guilty plea memorandum and any plea agreement no later than ten days before the guilty plea date.
Judge Younge requires the government to submit a guilty plea memorandum and a copy of any plea agreement no later than ten (10) days prior to the guilty plea date.
Document Type
Guilty Plea Memorandum
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For a Rule 11(c)(1)(B) plea, the plea agreement must state that the defendant has no right to withdraw the plea if the Court does not follow the recommendation or request.
In addition, the plea agreement must inform the defendant and remind the Court, pursuant to Rule 11(c)(3)(B), that the defendant has no right to withdraw the plea if the Court does not follow the recommendation or request if the plea is entered under 11(c)(1)(B).
Document Type
Guilty Plea Agreement
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Counsel may not raise objections for the first time in a sentencing memorandum.
In no event shall counsel raise objections for the first time in a sentencing memorandum.
Document Type
Sentencing Memorandum
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The plea agreement must disclose to the defendant and the Court whether the plea is under Rule 11(c)(1)(A), (B), or (C), and identify the applicable type of government obligation or sentencing recommendation.
The guilty plea agreement also must disclose to the defendant and the Court whether the plea is entered pursuant to Federal Rule of Criminal Procedure 11(c)(1)(A), (B) or (C), relating to the obligation of the government regarding other charges under subsection (A), a non-binding sentencing recommendation under subsection (B), or a binding sentencing recommendation under subsection (C).
Document Type
Guilty Plea Agreement
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All objections to the Presentence Investigation Report must be sent to the probation officer before sentencing.
To avoid delay in sentencing, all objections to the Presentence Investigation Report (PSR) must be sent to the probation officer in advance of sentencing.
Document Type
Presentence Investigation Report Objections
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The guilty plea agreement and memorandum must identify whether the plea is general, conditional, or nolo contendere.
The guilty plea agreement and memorandum must state whether the plea is a general plea of guilty, a conditional plea, or a plea of nolo contendere.
Document Type
Guilty Plea Memorandum
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A guilty plea memorandum must state the offense elements and citations, statutory penalties, plea agreement terms, and factual basis for the plea.
A guilty plea ===== PAGE 20 ===== memorandum shall include the elements of each offense to which the defendant is pleading guilty and legal citations for such elements; the maximum (and mandatory minimum, if any) statutory penalties for each offense; the terms of any plea agreement; and the factual basis for the plea.
Document Type
Guilty Plea Memorandum
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When restitution is at issue, the government’s sentencing memorandum must provide specified victim, loss, and supporting-document information, and itemize each defendant’s share of joint and several liability.
If a defendant is responsible for restitution, the government must submit sufficient information in its sentencing memorandum to enable the Court to determine entitlement, the name and the address of each victim, the amount of loss for each victim, and documentary support for each amount. If liability for restitution is joint and several, the government shall itemize the restitution amount for which each defendant is responsible.
Document Type
Sentencing Memorandum
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The exhibit submission should include a schedule briefly describing each exhibit.
Counsel should provide Judge Younge with two (2) copies of each exhibit and a schedule which briefly describes each exhibit.
Document Type
Exhibits
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Reply and sur-reply briefs may address only issues raised in the opposing brief and may not repeat arguments in the movant’s previously filed briefs.
Reply briefs and sur-reply briefs, addressing only issues raised in the brief in opposition and not repeating arguments in briefs that were previously filed by the movant, may be filed within seven days of service of the opponent’s brief in opposition/reply and shall be limited to ten pages.
Document Type
Brief
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Proposed orders should be titled “Order” and should not include an attorney’s name or address.
Proposed orders, although only a proposal, should nonetheless be titled “Order” and should not contain an attorney’s name or address.
Document Type
Proposed Order
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A proposed order intended for filing under seal should include “File Under Seal” in its caption.
If meant to ultimately be filed under seal, please include “File Under Seal” in the caption.
Document Type
Proposed Order
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A confidentiality order must include a detailed statement demonstrating good cause for the Court to approve it.
Judge Younge will approve a confidentiality order if the order includes a detailed statement demonstrating that good cause exists.
Document Type
Confidentiality Order
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Parties should identify experts and conduct expert discovery according to the case’s scheduling order.
Parties should identify expert witnesses and engage in expert discovery pursuant to the scheduling order entered in the particular case.
Document Type
Expert Discovery
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Proposed points for charge and special jury interrogatories must be prepared and submitted jointly; counsel are expected to seek agreement, and points for charge should include appropriate legal citations, including applicable Third Circuit Model Civil Jury Instructions.
a. The proposed points for charge and special jury interrogatories shall be prepared and submitted jointly. Counsel are expected to work together to achieve agreement on as many items as possible before submission to Judge Younge. Proposed points for charge should be accompanied by appropriate citations of legal authority – including use of the Model Civil Jury Instructions for the Third Circuit, where applicable (see http://www.paed.uscourts.gov, “Third Circuit Model Jury Instructions” bullet).
Document Type
Proposed Points For Charge
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Counsel are expected to file findings of fact and conclusions of law within 10 days after the motion hearing, unless the Court directs otherwise.
Counsel will be expected to file findings of fact and conclusions of law no later than ten (10) days after the motion hearing unless otherwise directed by the Court.
Document Type
Findings Of Fact And Conclusions Of Law
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If counsel disagree on a proposed charge or verdict form, the joint submission must include each party’s alternative, rationale, and supporting legal authority.
Where counsel cannot agree on a particular point for charge or on the verdict form, the joint submissions shall provide the alternative version proposed by each party and the rationale and legal authority for each.
Document Type
Joint Pretrial Submissions
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Proposed points for charge must include appropriate citations to legal authority.
Proposed points for charge must be accompanied by appropriate citations of legal authority.
Document Type
Proposed Points For Charge
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For a proposed point based on a model jury instruction, the submission must state whether the instruction is unchanged or modified.
If a proposed point for charge is a model jury instruction, the submission shall state whether the model jury instruction is unchanged or modified.
Document Type
Proposed Points For Charge
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In criminal matters, Judge Younge personally conducts voir dire.
Judge Younge’s practice in criminal matters is to personally conduct the voir dire.
Requirement
Document requirement
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In civil matters, counsel usually conduct voir dire with minimal oversight from the judge and court deputy.
However, in civil matters Counsel will usually conduct voir dire with minimal oversight from the Judge and his court deputy.
Requirement
Document requirement
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Counsel may submit proposed voir dire by the date specified in the pretrial order and supplemental voir dire on the trial date.
Counsel are free to submit proposed (by a date set in this Court’s pre- trial order) and supplemental voir dire (on the trial date) to Judge Younge.
Document Type
Voir Dire Questions
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If follow-up questioning is needed, the judge may allow counsel to conduct it or submit questions for the judge to ask.
Should the need for follow-up questioning arise, Judge Younge may permit counsel to either do so themselves or submit follow-up questions for Judge Younge to ask.
Requirement
Document requirement
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The Court generally permits three to six months for discovery, except in more complex litigation.
Judge Younge generally permits 3-6 months of discovery, except for more complex litigation.
Document Type
Discovery Period
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Supplemental points for charge are permitted during trial and at its conclusion.
e. Supplemental points for charge will be permitted during and at the conclusion of trial.
Document Type
Supplemental Points For Charge
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Counsel may submit trial briefs when they are likely to help the Court.
Counsel may submit trial briefs when they are likely to be helpful to the Court.
Document Type
Trial Brief
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Counsel are expected to collaborate and agree on as many pre-trial submission items as possible before submission.
Counsel are expected to work together to achieve agreement on as many items as possible before submission to Judge Younge.
Document Type
Pretrial Submissions
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Judge Younge expects applications for pro hac vice admissions to be submitted in writing using the forms found on the Court’s website at www.paed.uscourts.gov. He requires the attorney seeking such admission to (1) submit the signed affidavit or certification stating that he or she is a member in good standing of the bar of another jurisdiction.
Summary: Pro hac vice applications must be submitted in writing on the Court’s website forms and include a signed affidavit or certification of good standing in another jurisdiction’s bar.
Document Type
Pro Hac Vice Application
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To this end, Judge Younge requires the parties to file separate statements of material facts (i.e., not simply a factual narration section of a brief), as follows:
Summary: The parties must file separate statements of material facts rather than relying only on a factual narration in a brief.
Document Type
Summary Judgment Filings
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Judge Younge requires all counsel to be present unless the urgency of circumstances precludes notice to opposing counsel.
Summary: All counsel must be present for the TRO conference unless the circumstances are so urgent that notice to opposing counsel is precluded.
Document Type
TRO Conference
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If the government expects to introduce Rule 404(b) evidence relating to other crimes, wrongs, or acts, it must file a motion on or before the deadline set by the Court in its scheduling order (or at least six (6) weeks before trial if the Court does not enter a scheduling order). The motion shall include a brief summary of the proposed evidence, identifying the purpose for which the evidence will be offered and explain how the evidence fits into a chain of logical inferences connecting it to a proper purpose, no link of which is an improper propensity inference. See United States v. Davis, 726 F.3d 434, 442 (3d Cir. 2013). The motion shall also include a proposed jury instruction to precede the introduction of such evidence. Any defense response is due within five (5) business days thereafter.
Summary: A government motion to introduce Rule 404(b) evidence is due by the scheduling-order deadline or, absent one, at least six weeks before trial; it must explain the evidence and its proper purpose, include a proposed preceding jury instruction, and any defense response is due within five business days.
Document Type
Motion
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If counsel cannot resolve their disagreements, they should present any outstanding disagreements at least three weeks prior to trial (or trial pool ready date) by providing a transcript of the testimony with the challenged question and answer highlighted, ===== PAGE 4 ===== and a list setting forth each objection by page and line numbers and the basis for the objection.
Summary: Unresolved videotaped-testimony objections should be presented at least three weeks before trial or the trial pool ready date, with a transcript highlighting the challenged question and answer and a list identifying each objection by page and line numbers and basis.
Document Type
Videotaped Testimony Objections
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Failure to do so may bar the use of the expert’s testimony at trial.
Summary: Failure to comply with the scheduling order for expert identification and discovery may result in the expert’s testimony being barred at trial.
Document Type
Expert Discovery
Filing & Service rules
Filing Timing and Cure Windows
Counsel must file the completed Rule 26(f) meeting report with the Clerk at least five business days before the Rule 16 conference.
Without exception, counsel must, at least five business days prior to the Rule 16 conference, file with the Clerk of Court a completed report of their Rule 26(f) meeting.
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Page 9 | A. Pre-trial Procedure
The Rule 26(f) meeting must occur as soon as possible and at least ten days before the Rule 16 conference.
A Rule 26(f) meeting shall take place as soon as possible, and at least ten days prior to the Rule 16 conference.
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Page 9 | A. Pre-trial Procedure
Reply and sur-reply briefs may be filed within seven days after service of the opposing brief, must address only issues raised in that brief without repeating the movant’s prior arguments, and are limited to ten pages.
Reply briefs and sur-reply briefs, addressing only issues raised in the brief in opposition and not repeating arguments in briefs that were previously filed by the movant, may be filed within seven days of service of the opponent’s brief in opposition/reply and shall be limited to ten pages.
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Page 10 | 5. Reply and Sur-Reply Briefs
If the responding party sets forth additional disputed material facts, the moving party must respond within 7 business days.
3. If a responding party sets forth additional disputed material facts, the moving party shall, within 7 business days, file a response either admitting those facts are disputed, or contending they are undisputed and, as such, are not genuine issues to tried.
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Page 13 | Summary Judgment
Motions in limine are usually due three weeks before trial, and responses are due within five business days after the motion is filed.
As noted above, motions in limine usually are due three weeks before trial. A response to any motion in limine is due within five business days of the filing of the motion.
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Page 14 | F. Motions in Limine
The parties must file a pretrial memorandum seven days before the final pretrial conference.
The parties shall file a pretrial memorandum in accordance with Local Rule of Civil Procedure 16.1(c) seven days prior to the final pretrial conference.
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Page 15 | G. Final Pre-trial Conference
The opposing party must respond to a pre-trial motion within seven days after it is filed.
The opposing Party must respond to any pre-trial motion no later than seven days after the motion is filed.
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Page 17 | CRIMINAL CASES — A. Motions Practice and Pre-trial Hearings
The parties must jointly prepare and submit proposed points for charge and a proposed jury verdict form at least three weeks before the case is listed for trial or as provided in the scheduling order; submissions must be emailed in Microsoft Word format, not PDF.
At least three weeks before the case is listed for trial and/or in accordance with the scheduling order entered by the Court, the Parties shall jointly prepare and submit to the Court proposed points for charge and proposed jury verdict form in accordance with the instructions below. Documents must be submitted via e-mail to Chambers_Younge@paed.uscourts.gov in Microsoft Word format - .pdf format is not acceptable.
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Page 18 | CRIMINAL CASES — C. Pre-trial Submissions
Government and defense sentencing memoranda must be filed simultaneously at least seven days before sentencing, and any response must be filed at least five days before sentencing.
Sentencing memoranda (exclusive of motions), by both the government and the defense must be filed simultaneously no later than seven (7) days before the scheduled sentencing date, and any response thereto must be filed at least five (5) days prior to the scheduled sentencing date.
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Sentencing motions and supporting memoranda, and any responses to them, must be filed at least seven days before sentencing.
Sentencing motions (including motions for downward departure or variance) and supporting memoranda must be filed at least seven (7) days prior to the scheduled sentencing date, and any response thereto must be filed at least seven days prior to the scheduled sentencing date.
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The parties are expected to submit objections to witnesses and exhibits, including objections to opposing counsel’s objections, by a date set at the final pre-trial conference, usually three weeks before trial.
At the final pre-trial conference, a date will be set (usually three weeks prior to trial) when the Parties will be expected to submit their objections to witnesses and exhibits, and to opposing counsel’s objections.
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Page 15 | G. Final Pre-trial Conference
Pre-trial motions must be filed by the scheduling-order deadline and no later than six weeks before trial.
The Parties must file any pre-trial motions, including Starks and Daubert motions or motions to suppress evidence, on or before the deadline established by the scheduling order entered by the Court, and under no circumstances later than six (6) weeks prior to the commencement of trial.
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Page 17 | CRIMINAL CASES — A. Motions Practice and Pre-trial Hearings
Hearings on Starks, Daubert, or suppression motions must be held at least 30 days before trial.
Any hearing on Starks/Daubert and/or Suppression Motions will be held at least thirty (30) days prior to trial.
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Page 17 | CRIMINAL CASES — A. Motions Practice and Pre-trial Hearings
Motions in limine are usually due three weeks before trial.
As noted above, motions in limine usually are due three weeks before trial.
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Page 14 | F. Motions in Limine
Service and Proof of Service Rules
A party intending to use a written or video deposition at trial must notify all other parties in writing one month before the trial date established at the final pretrial conference.
Any party intending to use depositions, written or video, at trial must notify all other Parties in writing one month prior to the trial date established at the final pretrial conference.
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Page 15 | G. Final Pre-trial Conference
Counsel must mark and exchange exhibits before a hearing or trial begins.
Counsel must mark and exchange exhibits before commencement of a hearing or trial.
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Page 6 | O. Exhibits
Courtesy Copy Requirements
The first copy of the exhibits must be provided three weeks before trial or the trial pool ready date.
The first copy of the exhibits shall be provided three weeks prior to trial or trial pool ready date.
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Page 6 | O. Exhibits
When directed to submit a courtesy copy, counsel must deliver it to Chambers by U.S. mail or hand delivery.
If counsel are directed to submit a courtesy copy, please deliver to Chambers via U.S. mail or hand delivery.
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Page 10 | 4. Motion Practice
On a date set at the final pre-trial conference, usually three weeks before trial, the parties must provide the Court one copy of each exhibit and two copies of a schedule describing each exhibit.
At the final pre-trial conference, a date will be set (usually three weeks prior to trial) at which point the parties will be required to provide the Court with one copy of each exhibit and two copies of a schedule of exhibits which shall describe each exhibit.
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Page 15 | G. Final Pre-trial Conference
At trial, the parties must provide the Court one additional copy of each exhibit.
At trial, the parties shall provide the Court with an additional copy of each exhibit.
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Page 15 | G. Final Pre-trial Conference
The objecting party must provide the Court a copy of the deposition transcript with the challenged testimony highlighted.
The objecting party must provide the Court with a copy of the deposition transcript with the challenged testimony highlight.
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Page 16 | G. Final Pre-trial Conference
Counsel should provide Judge Younge two copies of each exhibit and a brief schedule describing them.
Counsel should provide Judge Younge with two (2) copies of each exhibit and a schedule which briefly describes each exhibit.
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Page 6 | O. Exhibits
A second copy of the exhibits must be provided to the Court on the first day of trial or jury selection.
A second copy shall be provided to this Court on the first day of trial or jury selection.
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Page 6 | O. Exhibits
Chambers may request a courtesy copy when a motion or its exhibits are voluminous.
If the motion or the exhibits to the motion are voluminous, counsel may be contacted by Chambers to request a courtesy copy.
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Page 10 | 4. Motion Practice
Sealing & Redaction Procedures
The Court will approve sealing orders upon a showing of good cause, and the Deputy must be notified whenever judicial documents are impounded or proceedings are sealed.
The Court will ===== PAGE 22 ===== approve of sealing orders for good cause shown. Please notify Judge Younge’s Deputy, Ms. Dedra Brannan, whenever any judicial documents are to be impounded, or whenever any court proceedings must be sealed.
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Page 22 | H. Sealing of Judicial Documents
Pre-Motion Conference Requirements
When a TRO is requested, the judge will schedule a conference as soon as counsel have appeared and the request can be properly considered, unless the Court can resolve it on the papers.
When a temporary restraining order (“TRO”) is requested, Judge Younge will schedule a conference as soon as counsel have appeared and it is possible to properly consider the request, unless the Court can resolve the TRO on the papers.
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Page 16 | H. Injunctions — 1. Scheduling and Expedited Discovery
The judge usually permits expedited discovery when preliminary injunctive relief is requested.
Judge Younge usually permits expedited discovery when preliminary injunctive relief is requested.
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Page 16 | H. Injunctions — 2. Hearings
The judge rarely grants ex parte TROs.
Judge Younge rarely grants ex parte temporary restraining orders.
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Page 16 | H. Injunctions — 1. Scheduling and Expedited Discovery
The judge schedules preliminary and permanent injunction hearings as soon as practicable and combines them when appropriate.
Judge Younge schedules preliminary and permanent injunctions hearings as soon as practicable and combines the two hearings if appropriate.
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Page 16 | H. Injunctions — 2. Hearings
If the Court does not set a pretrial-motion hearing date, counsel may request oral argument on Starks, Daubert, or suppression motions.
In the unusual event that Judge Younge does not establish a motion hearing date, counsel may then submit a request for oral argument on Starks and Daubert motions or motions to suppress.
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Page 17 | CRIMINAL CASES — A. Motions Practice and Pre-trial Hearings
The judge may schedule a criminal pretrial conference, typically five days before trial, to address voir dire, motions in limine, jury instructions, and verdict forms.
Judge Younge may schedule a pre-trial conference in a criminal case – typically five (5) days prior to trial. Any issues relating to voir dire, motions in limine, jury instructions, and jury verdict forms will be addressed at that time.
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Page 19 | D. Pre-trial Conferences
Before a formal hearing, the judge may hold a conference with counsel.
Prior to any formal hearings, Judge Younge may hold a conference with counsel.
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Page 16 | H. Injunctions — 2. Hearings
Adjournment & Extension Requirements
A trial-continuance request must be filed as a motion stating its reasons at least 14 days before trial.
Any request for a continuance must be filed no later than fourteen (14) days in advance of the scheduled trial date. Requests for a continuance must be filed as a motion stating the reasons for the request.
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Page 17 | CRIMINAL CASES — B. Continuances of Trial
Continuance requests in criminal cases may not be made by letter.
Continuance requests by letter in criminal cases are not permitted.
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Page 18 | CRIMINAL CASES — B. Continuances of Trial
The Court will consider motions to extend discovery deadlines if good cause is shown.
However, the Court will consider motions for extension of discovery deadlines upon showing of good cause.
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Page 10 | 3. Continuances and Extensions
Continuances of sentencing are discouraged and will be granted only for good cause.
Requests for continuance from sentencing are discouraged, and sentencing will be continued for good cause only.
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Page 20 | F. Sentencing
A hearing will be held on a government continuance request if the defendant will not sign the speedy-trial waiver.
For a government continuance request, where the defendant will not sign the waiver, a hearing will be held.
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Page 18 | CRIMINAL CASES — B. Continuances of Trial
Chambers Communication Rules
Counsel generally may not contact law clerks directly; Chambers communication usually goes through the Judge’s Deputy by phone or email, and clerk-initiated contact is at the Judge’s direction.
Judge Younge generally does not permit counsel to directly communicate with law clerks. If a law clerk contacts counsel, it is at Judge Younge’s direction. Usually, communication with Chambers shall occur via Judge Younge’s Deputy, Ms. Dedra Brannan, at 267-299-7361, or via e-mail to Chambers_Younge@paed.uscourts.gov.
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Page 2 | B. Communication with Law Clerks
Counsel must discuss objections to videotaped testimony before trial in an effort to resolve them.
Counsel must discuss in advance of trial all objections to the presentation of videotaped testimony to resolve all conflicts.
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Page 3 | K. Videotaped Testimony
Counsel are expected to discuss and attempt to resolve objections to exhibits and testimony before submitting unresolved objections to the Court.
It is expected that counsel have discussed and have attempted to resolve all objections to exhibits and testimony prior to submitting those objections to this Court, leaving only those objections the parties could not resolve.
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Page 15 | G. Final Pre-trial Conference
Counsel are advised to provide current telephone and fax numbers to the Clerk’s Office.
Counsel are advised to submit current telephone and fax numbers to the Clerk’s Office.
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Page 1 | A. Correspondence with the Court
Counsel may contact Chambers the day before a hearing or trial to learn the assigned courtroom.
Counsel may contact Chambers the day prior to any hearing or trial to ascertain the assigned courtroom.
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Page 4 | L. Hearing and Trial Dates
Counsel are strongly urged to resolve discovery disputes among themselves.
When a discovery dispute arises, counsel are strongly urged to settle it amongst themselves.
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Page 11 | B. Discovery Matters — 2. Discovery Disputes
Ex parte communications with the Court are prohibited, whether written or otherwise.
Judge Younge does not permit ex parte communication with the Court, written or otherwise.
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Page 1 | A. Correspondence with the Court
All listed pretrial submissions must be sent by email to Chambers_Younge@paed.uscourts.gov.
All documents must be sent via e-mail: Chambers_Younge@paed.uscourts.gov.
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Page 14 | E. Pre-trial Submissions
Pre-trial submissions must be emailed to Chambers_Younge@paed.uscourts.gov in Microsoft Word format; PDF is not acceptable.
Documents must be submitted via e-mail to Chambers_Younge@paed.uscourts.gov in Microsoft Word format - .pdf format is not acceptable.
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Page 18 | CRIMINAL CASES — C. Pre-trial Submissions
Counsel may email the Court about unopposed extensions and scheduling, but disputed matters must proceed through motion practice rather than correspondence.
Counsel may write to Judge Younge to request an unopposed extension of time and for unopposed requests pertaining to scheduling. However, Judge Younge does not permit correspondence in lieu of opposed extension requests, contested discovery or substantive motions, or other disputed substantive matters which should be made of record via motion practice. Correspondence may be e-mailed to Judge Younge at Chambers_Younge@paed.uscourts.gov.
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Page 1 | A. Correspondence with the Court
The Court does not accept carbon copies of letters sent to opposing counsel.
Judge Younge does not accept carbon copies of letters to opposing counsel.
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Page 1 | A. Correspondence with the Court
Counsel of record will receive advance email notice explaining remote connection instructions and whether a conference will be by phone or video.
All counsel of record will be notified via e-mail in advance of the conference on how to connect remotely, and if it will be held telephonically or through use of video conference technology.
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Page 2 | C. Video and Telephonic Conferences