Eastern District of Virginia Document Format Requirements
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Font, margin, spacing, and file format requirements for court filings. This page is scoped to Eastern District of Virginia; use the court rules overview to switch categories without leaving this court.
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Counsel shall also submit two paper copies, using unfolded 8% x 11 paper, of the memorandum in support of the Motion to file, the HSD sought to be filed, and a certificate of service, as directed in Section 2(b).
Summary: Counsel must submit two paper copies (unfolded 8.5x11) of the memorandum, HSD, and certificate of service.
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If a party proceeds Pro Se without CM/ECF privileges: i. Also subject to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 11 where applicable, the Pro Se party shall submit to the Clerk's office for filing a motion to treat a document as an HSD, the HSD sought to be filed, and a certificate of service in the form of two paper copies, using unfolded 8% x 11 paper
Summary: Pro se parties must submit two paper copies (unfolded 8.5x11) of motion, HSD, and certificate of service to Clerk's office.
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If a party proceeds Pro Se without CM/ECF privileges: i. Also subject to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 11 where applicable, the Pro Se party shall submit to the Clerk's office for filing a motion to treat a document as an HSD, the HSD sought to be filed, and a certificate of service in the form of two paper copies, using unfolded 8½ x 11 paper.
Summary: Pro se parties without CM/ECF must file two paper copies (unfolded 8½x11) of the motion, HSD, and certificate of service, with FRCP 11 certification.
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Counsel shall also submit two paper copies, using unfolded 8½ x 11 paper, of the memorandum in support of the Motion to file, the HSD sought to be filed, and a certificate of service
Summary: Two paper copies on unfolded 8.5x11 paper of memorandum, HSD, and certificate of service must be submitted.
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the Pro Se party shall submit to the Clerk’s office for filing a motion to treat a document as an HSD, the HSD sought to be filed, and a certificate of service in the form of two paper copies, using unfolded 8½ x 11 paper.
Summary: Pro se party must submit two paper copies on unfolded 8.5x11 paper of motion, HSD, and certificate of service.
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However, when the HSD exceeds fifty pages, counsel must also provide the documents to the Court on a secure electronic device;
Summary: If HSD exceeds 50 pages, counsel must also provide documents on a secure electronic device.
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Counsel shall also submit two paper copies, using unfolded 8½ x 11 paper, of the memorandum in support of the Motion to file, the HSD sought to be filed, and a certificate of service, as directed in Section 2(b) above.
Summary: Paper copies must be on unfolded 8½x11 paper.
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However, when the HSD exceeds fifty pages, counsel must also provide the documents to the Court on a secure electronic device;
Summary: If HSD exceeds 50 pages, provide documents on a secure electronic device.
What formatting rules apply to filings in Eastern District of Virginia?
Senior Judge John A. Gibney, Jr.'s formatting rule includes letter paper and unfolded paper. Two paper copies on unfolded 8.5x11 paper of memorandum, HSD, and certificate of service must be submitted. Machine summary, not yet verified; check the linked order.
Judge David J. Novak's formatting rule includes letter paper, unfolded paper, and two copies. Counsel must submit two paper copies (unfolded 8.5x11) of the memorandum, HSD, and certificate of service. Machine summary, not yet verified; check the linked order.
Judge Mark S. Davis' formatting rule includes letter paper, unfolded paper required, two paper copies required, and must include certificate of service. Pro se parties without CM/ECF must file two paper copies (unfolded 8½x11) of the motion, HSD, and certificate of service, with FRCP 11 certification. Machine summary, not yet verified; check the linked order.
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