Court Rules
Judge

Judge Analisa Torres

Individual Rules, Standing Orders & Policies

Rules last changed:
Southern District of New York

Limits & Logistics

Document Limits

Letter
5 pgs
Brief
25 pgs8,750 wds
Brief
20 pgs7,000 wds
Brief
10 pgs3,500 wds
Brief
8,750 wds
Brief
25 pgs

Courtesy Copies

All filings

  • 1 copy
  • 1 copy • Hand Delivery Or Mail Or Email • Upon Filing
  • Prohibited

Jury Instructions, Proposed Order

  • 1 copy • Email • Upon Filing

Motion

  • 1 copy • Upon Filing

Pretrial Order

  • 1 copy • Upon Filing

Adjournments

  • Adjournment/extension requests must include original dates, previous requests, and adversary consent.
  • Extension requests made after deadline expiration are ordinarily denied.
  • Written adjournment/extension requests must include original date, previous request history, and adversary position.
  • +2 more

Request must include

Original DateNumber Of Previous RequestsPrevious Requests Granted Or DeniedAdversary PositionReason For Request
48Hoursnotice
  • Adjournment/extension requests must be made at least 48 hours in advance (except emergencies).
  • Adjournment/extension requests must be made at least 48 hours in advance, absent an emergency.
  • Adjournment/extension requests require 48-hour advance notice unless emergency
  • +1 more
Original DateReason For RequestNumber Of Previous RequestsPrevious Requests Granted Or DeniedAdversary PositionProposed New DatesAffects Other Dates
2Business Daysnotice
  • Extensions of bankruptcy appeal brief deadlines require stipulation submitted at least 2 business days before due date.
Reason For RequestOriginal DateProposed New Dates
5Calendar Daysnotice
  • Modifications/extensions require written application 5 days before deadline with good cause.
  • Applications to extend scheduling order dates require written application with good cause, submitted at least 5 days before the deadline expires.
Reason For RequestOriginal DateProposed New Dates

Communication

Email

Chambers

torres_nysdchambers@nysd.uscourts.gov
Technical IssuesEmergenciesScheduling
No status inquiries
Email

Intake Unit

prose@nysd.uscourts.gov
Letter via ECF

Chambers

Technical Issues
Phone

Chambers

SchedulingEmergencies
Hours: must be kept off at all times
No status inquiries
Filters:AllMandatoryImportantFormattingMemorandaLettersTRO/InjunctionDiscoveryWord CountsExhibitsECF Filing

Page & Word Limits20 rules

Page Limits

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Letters to the Court shall not exceed 5 pages.

Summary: Letters to the Court are limited to 5 pages.

Letter

5 pages

Page Limits

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Briefs prepared with a computer in support of and in response to a motion may not exceed 8,750 words, and reply briefs may not exceed 3,500 words.

Summary: Computer-prepared opening briefs are limited to 8,750 words.

Brief

8,750 words

Applies to: Attorney

Page Limits

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Briefs that are handwritten or prepared on a typewriter by a party who is not represented by an attorney in support of and in opposition to a motion for reconsideration may not exceed 10 pages, and reply briefs may not exceed 5 pages.

Summary: Handwritten or typewritten pro se briefs on motions for reconsideration are limited to 10 pages.

Motion For Reconsideration

10 pages

Applies to: Pro Se

10 pages

Applies to: Pro Se

Page Limits

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Briefs that are handwritten or prepared on a typewriter by a party who is not represented by an attorney concerning objections to magistrate judges' rulings (including responses to such briefs) shall not exceed 20 pages.

Summary: Handwritten or typewritten pro se briefs on objections to magistrate judges' rulings are limited to 20 pages.

Objections To Magistrate Judge Rulings

20 pages

Applies to: Pro Se

20 pages

Applies to: Pro Se

Page Limits

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Briefs prepared with a computer in support of and in opposition to motions for reconsideration are limited to 3,500 words, and reply briefs are limited to 1,750 words.

Summary: Computer-prepared briefs on motions for reconsideration are limited to 3,500 words.

Motion For Reconsideration

3,500 words

Applies to: Attorney

Page Limits

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Briefs that are handwritten or prepared on a typewriter by a party who is not represented by an attorney in support of and in opposition to a motion may not exceed 25 pages, and reply briefs may not exceed 10 pages.

Summary: Handwritten or typewritten pro se opening briefs are limited to 25 pages.

Brief

25 pages

Applies to: Pro Se

25 pages

Applies to: Pro Se

Page Limits

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Briefs prepared with a computer in support of and in opposition to motions for reconsideration are limited to 3,500 words, and reply briefs are limited to 1,750 words. Briefs that are handwritten or prepared on a typewriter by a party who is not represented by an attorney in support of and in opposition to a motion for reconsideration may not exceed 10 pages, and reply briefs may not exceed 5 pages.

Summary: Motions for reconsideration: computer-generated limited to 3,500 words (support/opposition) and 1,750 words (reply); handwritten/typewriter limited to 10 pages (support/opposition) and 5 pages (reply).

Motion For Reconsideration

3,500 words

Applies to: Pro Se

Motion For Reconsideration

10 pages

Applies to: Pro Se

Reply Brief

1,750 words

Applies to: Pro Se

Reply Brief

5 pages

Applies to: Pro Se

Page Limits

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Briefs prepared with a computer in support of and in response to a motion may not exceed 8,750 words, and reply briefs may not exceed 3,500 words. Briefs that are handwritten or prepared on a typewriter by a party who is not represented by an attorney in support of and in opposition to a motion may not exceed 25 pages, and reply briefs may not exceed 10 pages.

Summary: Computer-generated briefs limited to 8,750 words (support/response) and 3,500 words (reply); handwritten/typewriter briefs limited to 25 pages (support/response) and 10 pages (reply).

8,750 words

Applies to: Pro Se

25 pages

Applies to: Pro Se

Reply Brief

3,500 words

Applies to: Pro Se

Reply Brief

10 pages

Applies to: Pro Se

Page Limits

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Briefs prepared with a computer concerning objections to magistrate judges' rulings (including responses to such briefs) shall not exceed 7,000 words.

Summary: Computer-prepared briefs on objections to magistrate judges' rulings are limited to 7,000 words.

Objections To Magistrate Judge Rulings

7,000 words

Applies to: Attorney

Page Limits

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Letters to the Court shall not exceed 5 pages.

Summary: Letters to the Court are limited to 5 pages.

Letter

5 pages

Applies to: Pro Se

Page Limits

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Briefs prepared with a computer concerning objections to magistrate judges’ rulings (including responses to such briefs) shall not exceed 7,000 words. Briefs that are handwritten or prepared on a typewriter by a party who is not represented by an attorney concerning objections to magistrate judges’ rulings (including responses to such briefs) shall not exceed 20 pages.

Summary: Objections to magistrate rulings: computer-generated limited to 7,000 words; handwritten/typewriter limited to 20 pages.

Objections To Magistrate Rulings

7,000 words

Applies to: Pro Se

Objections To Magistrate Rulings

20 pages

Applies to: Pro Se

Page LimitsCivil cases

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The movant shall file a letter with the Court, normally not exceeding four pages, setting forth the basis for the anticipated motion. Opposition letters, normally not exceeding four pages, shall be submitted within five business days after receipt of the movant's letter.

Summary: Pre-motion letters limited to 4 pages; opposition letters due within 5 business days.

Letter

4 pages

Page LimitsCivil cases

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Before the time to file a responsive pleading has expired, the defendant shall send plaintiff a letter not exceeding three single-spaced pages, seeking a more definite statement or setting forth the specific pleading deficiencies in the complaint and other reasons or controlling authorities that defendant contends would warrant dismissal.

Summary: Motion to dismiss first exchange letters limited to 3 single-spaced pages.

Letter

3 pages

AT Torres Individual Practices in Civil Cases - 2025 11 5 (ADOPTED) · Nov 2025 · p. 4
|SecIII. Motions - B. Special Requirements for Motions to Dismiss
Page LimitsCivil cases

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Briefs concerning objections to magistrate judges’ rulings (including responses to such briefs) shall not exceed 7,000 words.

Summary: Objections to magistrate rulings limited to 7,000 words

Objection To Magistrate Ruling

7,000 words

Applies to: Attorney

Page LimitsCivil cases

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The following limits apply unless otherwise stated by the Court. Memoranda of law in support of and in opposition to motions are limited to 8,750 words, and reply memoranda are limited to 3,500 words.

Summary: Motion memoranda limited to 8,750 words; reply memoranda limited to 3,500 words

8,750 words

Applies to: Attorney

Reply Memorandum

3,500 words

Applies to: Attorney

Page LimitsCivil cases

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Briefs in support of and in opposition to motions for reconsideration are limited to 3,500 words, and reply briefs are limited to 1,750 words.

Summary: Reconsideration motions limited to 3,500 words; reply briefs limited to 1,750 words

3,500 words

Applies to: Attorney

Reply Brief

1,750 words

Applies to: Attorney

Page LimitsCivil cases

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First: Before the time to file a responsive pleading has expired, the defendant shall send plaintiff a letter not exceeding three single-spaced pages, seeking a more definite statement or setting forth the specific pleading deficiencies in the complaint and other reasons or controlling authorities that defendant contends would warrant dismissal.

Summary: First pre-motion letter for motions to dismiss limited to 3 single-spaced pages.

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Page LimitsCivil cases

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The movant shall file a letter with the Court, normally not exceeding four pages, setting forth the basis for the anticipated motion. Opposition letters, normally not exceeding four pages, shall be submitted within five business days after receipt of the movant’s letter.

Summary: Pre-motion letters limited to 4 pages; opposition letters due within 5 business days.

Pre Motion Letter

4 pages

Applies to: Attorney

Page LimitsCivil cases

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Memoranda of law in support of and in opposition to motions are limited to 8,750 words, and reply memoranda are limited to 3,500 words. Briefs concerning objections to magistrate judges' rulings (including responses to such briefs) shall not exceed 7,000 words. Briefs in support of and in opposition to motions for reconsideration are limited to 3,500 words, and reply briefs are limited to 1,750 words. These limits do not include the caption, any index, table of contents, table of authorities, signature blocks, or any required certificates, but they do include material contained in footnotes or endnotes.

Summary: Word limits for motion memoranda: support/opposition 8,750 words, reply 3,500 words; magistrate objections 7,000 words; reconsideration support/opposition 3,500 words, reply 1,750 words; with specific exclusions.

Brief

8,750 words

Page LimitsCivil cases

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These limits do not include the caption, any index, table of contents, table of authorities, signature blocks, or any required certificates, but they do include material contained in footnotes or endnotes.

Summary: Word limits exclude caption, index, TOC, TOA, signature blocks, certificates but include footnotes

Memorandum Of Law

Document Format Requirements9 rules

FormattingCivil cases

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Motion papers shall be single-sided, double-spaced, shall use 12-point font or larger (including footnotes), and shall have one-inch margins on all sides.

Summary: Motion papers must be single-sided, double-spaced, 12-point font or larger, with one-inch margins

Typography
Size12 pt
Line SpacingDouble
Layout & Binding
Margins
Top:1"
Left:1"
Right:1"
Bottom:1"
FormattingCivil cases

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All pleadings, letters, motion papers, affidavits, or any other document containing text shall be text searchable.

Summary: All text-containing documents must be text searchable

FormattingCivil cases

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Unless otherwise ordered by the Court, within thirty days after the date for the completion of discovery, or within thirty days after the Court's decision on a dispositive motion, if any, the parties shall file with the Court, in both PDF format and as a Microsoft Word document

Summary: Joint pretrial order must be filed in both PDF and Microsoft Word format.

Required Format

PDF

FormattingCivil cases

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In all cases, one copy of each documentary exhibit sought to be admitted, pre-marked and assembled sequentially in a loose leaf binder or in separate manila folders labeled with the exhibit numbers and placed in a suitable container for ready reference.

Summary: Exhibits must be pre-marked and assembled sequentially in a loose-leaf binder or labeled manila folders.

Layout & Binding
Binding Style
Three Ring Binder
FormattingCivil cases

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The parties shall submit the entire transcript of a witness' testimony in one-page-per-sheet format with an index.

Summary: Deposition transcripts must be submitted one-page-per-sheet with an index.

FormattingCivil cases

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Motion papers shall be single-sided, double-spaced, shall use 12-point font or larger (including footnotes), and shall have one-inch margins on all sides. Footnotes are discouraged.

Summary: Motion papers must be single-sided, double-spaced, 12-point font or larger, with one-inch margins; footnotes are discouraged.

Typography
Size12 pt
Line SpacingDouble
Layout & Binding
Margins
Top:1"
Left:1"
Right:1"
Bottom:1"
FormattingCivil cases

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Footnotes are discouraged.

Summary: Footnotes are discouraged in motion papers

FormattingCivil cases

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All pleadings, letters, motion papers, affidavits, or any other document containing text shall be text searchable.

Summary: All text-containing documents must be text searchable.

FormattingCivil cases

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All exhibits shall be tabbed and indexed.

Summary: All exhibits must be tabbed and indexed.

Document Filing Requirements62 rules

Filing Requirements

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If any other party is not a user of the ECF system (e.g., if there is another pro se party in the case), a pro se party must send copies of any filing to that party and include proof of service affirming that he or she has done so.

Summary: Pro se parties must include proof of service when filing if another party is not an ECF user.

Document Type

Pro Se Filing With Non Ecf Party

Content & Formatting
Certificate Of Service
Filing Requirements

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counsel in pro se cases must serve a pro se party with a paper copy of any document that is filed electronically or otherwise submitted to the Court and must include a separate proof of service. Submissions filed without such proof of service will not be considered.

Summary: Counsel must serve paper copies on pro se parties and include proof of service with all electronic filings.

Document Type

Counsel Filing In Pro Se Case

Content & Formatting
Certificate Of Service
Filing Requirements

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Any nonincarcerated pro se party who wishes to participate in electronic case filing ("ECF") must file a Motion for Permission for Electronic Case Filing, available in the Pro Se Intake Unit or at http://nysd.uscourts.gov/file/forms/motion-for-permission-for-electronic-case-filing-for-pro-se-cases.

Summary: Nonincarcerated pro se parties must file motion to participate in ECF.

Document Type

Motion

Content & Formatting
Caption
Case Number
Judge Name
Filing Requirements

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Except for cases in which the pro se party has received permission to participate in electronic case filing or has consented to electronic service, counsel in pro se cases must serve a pro se party with a paper copy of any document that is filed electronically or otherwise submitted to the Court and must include a separate proof of service.

Summary: Counsel must serve pro se parties with paper copies and proof of service unless ECF permission or electronic consent exists.

Document Type

Service

Specific requirements detailed in rule text.
Filing Requirements

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If a brief is prepared with a computer, it must include a certificate by the attorney or the party who is not represented by an attorney that the document complies with the word-count limits set forth above. The person preparing the certificate may rely on the word count of the word-processing program used to prepare the document. The certificate must state the number of words in the document.

Summary: Computer-prepared briefs must include a certificate stating the word count.

Document Type

Brief

Content & Formatting
Word Count
Filing Requirements

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Unless otherwise ordered by the Court, within 30 days after the date for the completion of discovery, or within 30 days after the Court’s decision on a dispositive motion, if any, the plaintiff in a pro se case must file a concise, written Pretrial Statement.

Summary: Pro se plaintiff must file Pretrial Statement within 30 days after discovery completion or dispositive motion decision.

Document Type

Pretrial Statement

Content & Formatting
Certificate Of Service
Statement Of Facts
Filing Requirements

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Two weeks after service of the plaintiff’s Statement, the defendant must file and serve its own Pretrial Statement.

Summary: Defendant must file and serve Pretrial Statement within two weeks of receiving plaintiff's Statement.

Document Type

Pretrial Statement

Specific requirements detailed in rule text.
Filing Requirements

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If the case is to be tried before a jury, any parties represented by counsel must also file proposed voir dire questions, a proposed jury charge, and a proposed verdict form at the time of filing the Pretrial Statement.

Summary: Parties represented by counsel must file proposed voir dire, jury charge, and verdict form for jury trials.

Document Type

Pretrial Statement

Specific requirements detailed in rule text.
Filing Requirements

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If the case is to be tried before only a judge without a jury, any parties represented by counsel must also file proposed findings of fact and conclusions of law at the time of filing the Pretrial Statement.

Summary: Parties represented by counsel must file proposed findings of fact and conclusions of law for bench trials.

Document Type

Pretrial Statement

Specific requirements detailed in rule text.
Filing Requirements

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If any other party is not a user of the ECF system (e.g., if there is another pro se party in the case), the plaintiff must also send a copy of the Statement to that party and include proof of service affirming that he or she has done so.

Summary: Pro se plaintiff must send Pretrial Statement to non-ECF parties with proof of service.

Document Type

Pretrial Statement

Specific requirements detailed in rule text.
Filing Requirements

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This Statement need not take any particular form, but it must contain the following: (1) a statement of the facts the plaintiff intends to prove at trial; (2) a list of all documents or other physical objects that the plaintiff plans to put into evidence at trial; and (3) a list of the names and addresses of all witnesses the plaintiff intends to have testify at trial. The Statement must be sworn by the plaintiff to be true and accurate based on the facts known by the plaintiff.

Summary: Pretrial Statement must include statement of facts, list of documents/objects, list of witnesses/addresses, and be sworn.

Document Type

Pretrial Order

Content & Formatting
Exhibit List
Statement Of Facts
Filing RequirementsCivil cases

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asserting the existence of such jurisdiction shall, prior to the deadline for submitting the proposed Case Management Plan and Scheduling Order, file with the Court a letter no longer than two pages explaining the basis for that party's assertion that diversity of citizenship exists. 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: Parties asserting diversity jurisdiction must file 2-page letter with citizenship details before Case Management Plan deadline.

Document Type

Letter

Specific requirements detailed in rule text.
AT Torres Individual Practices in Civil Cases - 2025 11 5 (ADOPTED) · Nov 2025 · p. 3
|SecII. Conferences and Case Management Plan - C. Diversity Jurisdiction
Filing RequirementsCivil cases

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All parties shall follow Local Civil Rule 37.2 with the following modifications: A party wishing to raise a discovery dispute with the Court shall first confer in good faith with the opposing party, in person or by telephone, in an effort to resolve the dispute. If this meet-and-confer process does not succeed, the parties shall describe the dispute in a single joint letter to the Court, normally not exceeding six pages. The joint letter shall include a representation that the meet-and-confer process occurred, identifying the time, place, and duration and naming the counsel involved in the discussion.

Summary: Discovery disputes require meet-and-confer first, then joint letter (max 6 pages) with representation of conferral details.

Document Type

Letter

Specific requirements detailed in rule text.
AT Torres Individual Practices in Civil Cases - 2025 11 5 (ADOPTED) · Nov 2025 · p. 3
|SecII. Conferences and Case Management Plan - D. Discovery Disputes
Filing RequirementsCivil cases

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If a motion to dismiss is filed, the non-moving party must, within ten days of receipt of the motion, notify the Court and its adversary in writing whether (1) it intends to file an amended pleading and when it will do so, or (2) it will rely on the pleading being attacked.

Summary: Non-moving party must notify court within 10 days of motion to dismiss receipt about amending pleading or defending existing pleading.

Document Type

Letter

Specific requirements detailed in rule text.
AT Torres Individual Practices in Civil Cases - 2025 11 5 (ADOPTED) · Nov 2025 · p. 4
|SecIII. Motions - B. Special Requirements for Motions to Dismiss
Filing RequirementsCivil cases

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Memoranda of more than ten pages shall contain a table of contents and a table of authorities.

Summary: Memoranda over 10 pages require table of contents and table of authorities

Document Type

Memorandum Of Law

Content & Formatting
Table Of Authorities
Table Of Contents
Filing RequirementsCivil cases

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Any party wishing to move for summary judgment shall provide all other parties with an electronic copy, in Microsoft Word format, of its Statement of Material Facts pursuant to Local Civil Rule 56.1. The movant must simultaneously provide the other parties any admissible evidence cited in its 56.1 statement that has not previously been produced during discovery.

Summary: Summary judgment motions require electronic copy of 56.1 statement in Word format and simultaneous production of new evidence

Document Type

Summary Judgment Motion

Specific requirements detailed in rule text.
Filing RequirementsCivil cases

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The movant must simultaneously provide the other parties any admissible evidence cited in its 56.1 statement that has not previously been produced during discovery.

Summary: Summary judgment movants must produce new evidence cited in 56.1 statement

Document Type

Summary Judgment Motion

Specific requirements detailed in rule text.
Filing RequirementsCivil cases

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With respect to any deposition or hearing transcript that is supplied in connection with a summary judgment motion, the transcript of a witness’ testimony shall be submitted in its entirety and in a one-page-per-sheet format with an index.

Summary: Summary judgment transcripts must be submitted in full, one-page-per-sheet format with index

Document Type

Summary Judgment Transcript

Specific requirements detailed in rule text.
Filing RequirementsCivil cases

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Any amended or corrected filing (including but not limited to amended pleadings) shall be filed with a redline showing all differences between the original and revised filing.

Summary: Amended filings must include redline showing differences from original

Document Type

Amended Filing

Specific requirements detailed in rule text.
Filing RequirementsCivil cases

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All exhibits shall be tabbed and indexed.

Summary: All exhibits must be tabbed and indexed

Document Type

Exhibit

Specific requirements detailed in rule text.
Filing RequirementsCivil cases

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If a brief is prepared with a computer, it must include a certificate by the attorney or the party who is not represented by an attorney that the document complies with the word-count limits set forth above.

Summary: Computer-prepared briefs require word count compliance certificate

Document Type

Memorandum Of Law

Specific requirements detailed in rule text.
Filing RequirementsCivil cases

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The certificate must state the number of words in the document.

Summary: Word count certificate must state exact word count

Document Type

Memorandum Of Law

Specific requirements detailed in rule text.
Filing RequirementsCivil cases

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Any motion to amend a pleading shall similarly be filed with a redline showing all differences between the operative pleading and the proposed amended pleading.

Summary: Motions to amend pleadings must include redline showing differences

Document Type

Motion To Amend Pleading

Specific requirements detailed in rule text.
Filing RequirementsCivil cases

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A plaintiff seeking a default judgment shall proceed by way of order to show cause, pursuant to the procedure set forth in Attachment A, infra.

Summary: Plaintiffs seeking default judgment must proceed by order to show cause per Attachment A procedure.

Document Type

Default Judgment

Content & Formatting
Proposed Order
Filing RequirementsCivil cases

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Unless otherwise ordered by the Court, within thirty days after the date for the completion of discovery, or within thirty days after the Court's decision on a dispositive motion, if any, the parties shall file with the Court, in both PDF format and as a Microsoft Word document, a proposed joint pretrial order

Summary: Joint pretrial order must be filed within 30 days after discovery completion or 30 days after decision on dispositive motion, in both PDF and Microsoft Word formats.

Document Type

Joint Pretrial Order

Content & Formatting
Caption
Filing RequirementsCivil cases

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At the time of filing, parties shall also submit copies of these documents to the Court by email, as Microsoft Word documents.

Summary: Parties must email copies of requests to charge and proposed voir dire to the Court in Word format.

Document Type

Requests To Charge

Content & Formatting
Notice Of Electronic Filing
Filing RequirementsCivil cases

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File on ECF their proposed findings of fact and conclusions of law. The proposed findings of fact shall be detailed and shall include citations to the proffered trial testimony and exhibits, as there may be no opportunity for post-trial submissions. At the time of filing, parties shall also submit copies of these documents to the Court by email, both in PDF format and as a Microsoft Word document.

Summary: Proposed findings of fact and conclusions of law must be detailed with citations, filed on ECF, and emailed to Court in PDF and Word formats.

Document Type

Proposed Findings Conclusions

Content & Formatting
Caption
Statement Of Facts
Legal Argument
Filing RequirementsCivil cases

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At the time of filing, parties shall also submit copies of these documents to the Court by email, both in PDF format and as a Microsoft Word document.

Summary: Parties must email proposed findings of fact and conclusions of law to the Court in both PDF and Word formats.

Document Type

Proposed Findings Conclusions

Content & Formatting
Notice Of Electronic Filing
Filing RequirementsCivil cases

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If a submission is prepared using generative artificial intelligence (for example, ChatGPT, Harvey, CoCounsel, or Google Bard), the submitting party and counsel must confirm for themselves that the submission, and all source material within, is accurate and in compliance with the obligations of Rule 11.

Summary: Parties using generative AI must verify accuracy and Rule 11 compliance of submissions.

Document Type

Motion

Content & Formatting
Ai Disclosure
Filing RequirementsCivil cases

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The affidavit or declaration shall include as attachments: 1. A proposed default judgment; 2. A Certificate of Default from the Clerk of Court; 3. Copies of all of the pleadings

Summary: Default judgment supporting affidavit must attach proposed judgment, Certificate of Default, and all pleadings.

Document Type

Default Judgment

Specific requirements detailed in rule text.
Filing RequirementsCivil cases

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In accordance with Rule 16.3 of the Electronic Case Filing Rules & Instructions, file the following documents: a. A proposed order to show cause for default judgment; b. An affidavit or declaration signed by a party with personal knowledge (i.e., not the attorney in the action except in limited circumstances), which sets forth a statement of proposed damages and the basis for each element of damages, including a step-by-step explanation of each calculation; and c. An affidavit or declaration in support of the order.

Summary: Default judgment motion requires proposed order, party affidavit with damages calculation, and supporting affidavit.

Document Type

Default Judgment

Content & Formatting
Proposed Order
Filing RequirementsCivil cases

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Before moving for default judgment, a party must first acquire a Certificate of Default from the Clerk of Court pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 55(a), Local Civil Rule 55.1, and Rule 16.1 of the Electronic Case Filing Rules & Instructions.

Summary: Certificate of Default from Clerk required before moving for default judgment.

Document Type

Default Judgment

Specific requirements detailed in rule text.
Filing RequirementsCivil cases

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The affidavit or declaration shall set forth: 1. The basis for entering a default judgment, including a description of the method and date of service of the summons and complaint; 2. The procedural history beyond service of the summons and complaint, if any; 3. The legal basis, including citations to appropriate authorities, for a finding of liability based on the allegations in the complaint; 4. Whether, if the default is applicable to fewer than all of the defendants, the Court may appropriately order a default judgment on the issue of damages prior to resolution of the entire action; 5. The proposed damages and the basis for each element of damages, including interest, attorneys’ fees, and costs; and 6. Legal authority for why an inquest into damages would be unnecessary, if applicable.

Summary: Default judgment affidavit must include specific elements: service basis, procedural history, legal basis, damages, and authority.

Document Type

Default Judgment Affidavit

Content & Formatting
Statement Of Facts
Legal Argument
Filing RequirementsCivil cases

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The letter motion shall state: (1) the original date(s); (2) the reason for the request; (3) the number of previous granted or denied; and (5) whether the adversary consents and, if not, the reasons given by the adversary for refusing to consent.

Summary: Letter motion must state original date, reason, previous requests, and adversary consent

Document Type

Letter Motion

Specific requirements detailed in rule text.
Filing RequirementsCivil cases

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The parties are reminded of their obligation to make certain disclosures regarding expert testimony pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 26(a)(2) and to make disclosure regarding evidence that may be presented at trial pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 26(a)(3). Failure to comply with these requirements may result in preclusion or other sanctions.

Summary: Parties must comply with FRCP 26(a)(2) expert testimony disclosures and 26(a)(3) trial evidence disclosures; non-compliance may result in preclusion or sanctions.

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Expert Disclosure

Specific requirements detailed in rule text.
Filing RequirementsCivil cases

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The letter motion shall state: (1) the original date(s); (2) the reason for the request; (3) the number of previous

Summary: Letter motion must state original date, reason, and number of previous requests

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Letter Motion

Specific requirements detailed in rule text.
Filing RequirementsCivil cases

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If a brief is prepared with a computer, it must include a certificate by the attorney or the party who is not represented by an attorney that the document complies with the word-count limits set forth above. The person preparing the certificate may rely on the word count of the word-processing program used to prepare the document. The certificate must state the number of words in the document.

Summary: Computer-prepared briefs must include a certificate stating the word count, which may rely on the word-processing program's count.

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Brief

Content & Formatting
Word Count
Filing RequirementsCivil cases

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If a submission is prepared using generative artificial intelligence (for example, ChatGPT, Harvey, CoCounsel, or Google Bard), the submitting party and counsel must confirm for themselves that the submission, and all source material within, is accurate and in compliance with the obligations of Rule 11.

Summary: AI-generated submissions must be verified for accuracy and Rule 11 compliance.

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Any Submission

Content & Formatting
Ai Disclosure
Filing RequirementsCivil cases

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Any party wishing to move for summary judgment shall provide all other parties with an electronic copy, in Microsoft Word format, of its Statement of Material Facts pursuant to Local Civil Rule 56.1.

Summary: Summary judgment movants must provide other parties an electronic copy of their Rule 56.1 Statement in Microsoft Word format.

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Statement Of Material Facts

Content & Formatting
Statement Of Facts
Filing RequirementsCivil cases

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If the requested adjournment or extension affects any other scheduled dates, a proposed schedule shall be included in the letter.

Summary: Proposed schedule required if adjournment affects other dates

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Letter Motion

Specific requirements detailed in rule text.
Filing RequirementsCivil cases

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Unless otherwise ordered by the Court, within thirty days after the date for the completion of discovery, or within thirty days after the Court’s decision on a dispositive motion, if any, the parties shall file with the Court, in both PDF format and as a Microsoft Word document, a proposed joint pretrial order

Summary: Joint pretrial order must be filed within 30 days after discovery completion or dispositive motion decision, in both PDF and Word formats.

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Joint Pretrial Order

Specific requirements detailed in rule text.

Filing & Service rules

Courtesy Copy Requirements

Pro se parties must file papers with Pro Se Intake Unit with one courtesy copy.

All papers to be filed with the Court by a pro se party, along with one courtesy copy of those papers, must be delivered in person or sent by mail to the Pro Se Intake Unit, United States Courthouse, 500 Pearl Street, Room 200, New York, New York 10007, or emailed to the Pro Se Intake Unit at ProSe@nysd.uscourts.gov.

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All motion papers require one courtesy copy.

All motion papers must include one courtesy copy.

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All motion papers must include one courtesy copy.

Courtesy Copy. All motion papers must include one courtesy copy.

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Pro se plaintiffs must file one courtesy copy of the Pretrial Statement with the Pro Se Intake Unit.

If pro se, the plaintiff must file an original of this Statement, plus one courtesy copy, with the Pro Se Intake Unit.

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Courtesy copies are prohibited from being submitted to chambers except as provided in Rule V(G).

Except as provided in Rule V(G), no papers, including courtesy hard copies of any filing or document, may be submitted to chambers.

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Joint requests to charge, verdict forms, and voir dire questions must be emailed to the Court as Word documents at filing.

In all jury cases, joint requests to charge, joint proposed verdict forms, and joint proposed voir dire questions shall be submitted as attachments to the proposed joint pretrial order. At the time of filing, parties shall also submit copies of these documents to the Court by email, as Microsoft Word documents.

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Sealing & Redaction Procedures

Social Security numbers, minor children's names, dates of birth, and financial account numbers must be redacted from public filings without prior court approval.

Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 5.2 describes sensitive information that must be redacted from public court filings without seeking prior permission from the Court. Such sensitive information includes: Social Security numbers; names of minor children; dates of birth; and financial account numbers.

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Page 7 | Electronic Filing Under Seal in Civil and Miscellaneous Cases

Proposed sealed documents must be contemporaneously filed under seal in ECF and electronically related to the motion.

The proposed sealed document must be contemporaneously filed under seal in the ECF system and electronically related to the motion.

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Page 8 | Electronic Filing Under Seal in Civil and Miscellaneous Cases

Motions to seal must be filed publicly, explain reasons for sealing, and not include the confidential information sought to be sealed.

The motion must be filed in public view, must explain the particular reasons for seeking to file that information under seal and should not include confidential information sought to be filed under seal.

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Page 8 | Electronic Filing Under Seal in Civil and Miscellaneous Cases

For approved redactions, publicly file redacted version and under seal file unredacted version with redactions highlighted.

Where the motion seeks approval to redact information from a document that is to be publicly filed, the filing party shall: (a) publicly file the document with the proposed redactions, and (b) electronically file under seal a copy of the unredacted document with the redactions highlighted.

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Page 8 | Electronic Filing Under Seal in Civil and Miscellaneous Cases

Supporting papers for sealing motions must be separately filed and may be under seal or redacted only as necessary.

Supporting papers must be separately filed electronically and may be filed under seal or redacted only to the extent necessary to safeguard information sought to be filed under seal.

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Sealed document must be filed under seal and electronically related to motion.

The proposed sealed document must be contemporaneously filed under seal in the ECF system and electronically related to the motion.

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Motion to seal must be filed publicly with reasons, without confidential information.

The motion must be filed in public view, must explain the particular reasons for seeking to file that information under seal and should not include confidential information sought to be filed under seal.

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For redactions, file public version with redactions and sealed version with highlighted redactions.

Where the motion seeks approval to redact information from a document that is to be publicly filed, the filing party shall: (a) publicly file the document with the proposed redactions, and (b) electronically file under seal a copy of the unredacted document with the redactions highlighted.

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Parties unable to file electronically must move for leave to file on paper.

Any party unable to comply with the requirement for electronic filing under seal through the ECF system, or who has reason to believe that a particular document should not be electronically filed, must move for leave of the Court to file in the traditional manner, on paper.

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Sealed/redacted filings must be filed electronically through ECF system.

Motions or Letter Motions for approval of sealed or redacted filings in civil and miscellaneous cases and the subject documents, including the proposed sealed document(s), must be filed electronically through the court’s ECF

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PIN numbers, medical records, employment history, financial information, trade secrets, home addresses, and cooperation information may warrant motion for sealed/redacted filing.

Other information that should be treated with caution and may warrant a motion for approval of sealed or redacted filing includes: personal identifying numbers (PIN numbers); medical records, treatment and diagnosis; employment history; individual financial information; proprietary or trade secret information; home addresses; and information regarding an individual's cooperation with the government.

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Filing Bundling Requirements

Motion papers must be filed promptly after service

Motion papers shall be filed promptly after service.

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Motion papers must be filed promptly after service.

Motion papers shall be filed promptly after service.

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Pre-Motion Conference Requirements

Pre-motion letter required before filing most motions, with specific exemptions listed.

A pre-motion letter is required prior to the filing of any motion, except motions with a jurisdictional time limit as provided by the Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure, post-judgment motions, motions brought on by a court order to show cause, motions for reargument or reconsideration, motions by incarcerated pro se litigants, motions for admission pro hac vice, motions for attorneys' fees, motions for remand, motions to appoint lead plaintiff and lead defense counsel in securities class actions, objections to magistrate judges' rulings, motions for sanctions, motions to withdraw as counsel, motions for reduction of sentence, in forma pauperis motions, petitions to confirm or compel arbitration, or where a delay in filing might result in the loss of a right.

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Pre-motion letter required for summary judgment motions

The prospective movant shall file with the Court a pre-motion letter informing the Court of the basis for its anticipated motion for summary judgment and attaching the opposing party’s response to the Rule 56.1 Statement.

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Page 5 | Special Rules for Summary Judgment Motions

Opposition letters for summary judgment pre-motion must be filed within 5 business days

Opposition letters shall be filed with the Court within five business days after receipt of the prospective movant’s letter.

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Attorneys at pre-motion conferences must have authority to commit to motion schedules and address settlement conference participation.

However, all attorneys appearing should have the degree of authority consistent with the proceeding. For example, an attorney attending a pre-motion conference should have the authority to commit his or her party to a motion schedule, and should be prepared to address other matters likely to arise, including the party's willingness to participate in a settlement conference with the assigned Magistrate Judge.

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Daubert motions to exclude expert testimony must be made by the dispositive motions deadline and are not treated as motions in limine.

motions to exclude testimony of experts shall be made by the deadline for dispositive motions and shall not be treated as motions in limine

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Opposition filings must be submitted within one week after the pretrial order but no fewer than three days before trial.

Any party may file the following documents within one week after the filing of the proposed joint pretrial order, but in no event fewer than three days before the scheduled trial date

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Two sets of pre-motion letters required for motions to dismiss.

In the case of a motion to dismiss, the parties shall exchange two sets of pre-motion letters.

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Non-moving party must notify Court within 10 days of motion to dismiss filing whether amending pleading.

If a motion to dismiss is filed, the non-moving party must, within ten days of receipt of the motion, notify the Court and its adversary in writing whether (1) it intends to file an amended pleading and when it will do so, or (2) it will rely on the pleading being attacked.

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Second pre-motion letter set for motions to dismiss must be filed with Court.

Second: If, after the first exchange of letters, the defendant still wishes to file a motion to dismiss, the parties shall follow the steps set forth in Rule III(A) above for pre-motion letters, and this second set of letters shall be filed with the Court before the time to file a responsive pleading has expired.

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Plaintiff response to first pre-motion letter due within 5 business days.

The plaintiff shall respond by similar letter within five business days indicating the extent, if any, to which plaintiff concurs with defendant’s objections and the amendments, if any, to be made to the complaint to address them, or the reasons and controlling authority that support the pleadings as filed.

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Pre-motion letter required for most motions except specified exceptions.

A pre-motion letter is required prior to the filing of any motion, except motions with a jurisdictional time limit as provided by the Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure, post-judgment motions, motions brought on by a court order to show cause, motions for reargument or reconsideration, motions by incarcerated pro se litigants, motions for admission pro hac vice, motions for attorneys’ fees, motions for remand, motions to appoint lead plaintiff and lead defense counsel in securities class actions, objections to magistrate judges’ rulings, motions for sanctions, motions to withdraw as counsel, motions for reduction of sentence, in forma pauperis motions, petitions to confirm or compel arbitration, or where a delay in filing might result in the loss of a right.

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Pre-motion letter for Rule 12(b) motions stays time to answer until further order.

Transmittal of a pre-motion letter for a proposed motion under Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 12(b) stays the time to answer or move to dismiss until further order of the Court.

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Motions in limine are exempt from pre-motion conference requirements.

All motions and applications shall be governed by the Court's Individual Practices, including pre-motion conference requirements, except that motions in limine may be made without a pre-motion conference on the schedule set forth in paragraph 11.

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Summary judgment motions must request pre-motion conference within 14 days of fact discovery close.

Pursuant to the authority of Rule 16(c)(2), Fed. R. Civ. P., any motion for summary judgment will be deemed untimely unless a request for a pre-motion conference is made in writing within fourteen (14) days of the date in paragraph 5, i.e., the close of fact discovery.

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Motions require pre-motion conference except motions in limine.

All motions and applications shall be governed by the Court’s Individual Practices, including pre-motion conference requirements, except that motions in limine may be made without a pre-motion conference on the schedule set forth in paragraph 11.

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Summary judgment motions require a written request for pre-motion conference within 14 days of the close of fact discovery.

Pursuant to the authority of Rule 16(c)(2), Fed. R. Civ. P., any motion for summary judgment will be deemed untimely unless a request for a pre-motion conference is made in writing within fourteen (14) days of the date in paragraph 5, i.e., the close of fact discovery.

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Pre-motion conference requests for summary judgment motions must be made within 14 days after fact discovery closes.

The parties are reminded that, pursuant to paragraph 8, a pre-motion conference request for any motion for summary judgment must be made within fourteen (14) days of the close of fact discovery.

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Pre-motion conference for summary judgment must be requested within 14 days of fact discovery close.

The parties are reminded that, pursuant to paragraph 8, a pre-motion conference request for any motion for summary judgment must be made within fourteen (14) days of the close of fact discovery.

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Plaintiff must respond to motion to dismiss letter within 5 business days.

The plaintiff shall respond by similar letter within five business days indicating the extent, if any, to which plaintiff concurs with defendant's objections and the amendments, if any, to be made to the complaint to address them, or the reasons and controlling authority that support the pleadings as filed.

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Pre-motion conferences and pre-motion letters are not required in pro se cases.

Pre-motion conferences and pre-motion letters are not required in pro se cases.

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Court decides whether summary judgment motion is warranted after pre-motion letter

The Court shall inform the parties whether a motion for summary judgment is warranted and, if so, set a briefing schedule.

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Page 5 | Special Rules for Summary Judgment Motions

Pre-motion conference requirement is waived for motions in limine.

Any motions in limine shall be filed after the close of discovery and before the Final Pretrial Submission Date and the pre-motion conference requirement is waived for any such motion.

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Adjournment & Extension Requirements

Adjournment/extension requests must be made at least 48 hours in advance, absent an emergency.

Absent an emergency, any request for adjournments or extensions must be made at least 48 hours prior to the deadline or scheduled appearance.

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Adjournment/extension requests must be made at least 48 hours in advance (except emergencies).

Absent an emergency, any request for adjournments or extensions must be made at least 48 hours prior to the deadline or scheduled appearance.

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Adjournment/extension requests must include original dates, previous requests, and adversary consent.

All requests for adjournments (i.e., rescheduling of hearings, conferences, etc.) or extensions of time must be made in writing and must state: (1) the original date(s) or deadline(s); (2) the number of previous requests for adjournment or extension; (3) whether these previous requests were granted or denied; and (4) whether the adversary consents and, if not, the reasons given by the adversary for refusing to consent.

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Written adjournment/extension requests must include original date, previous request history, and adversary position.

All requests for adjournments (i.e., rescheduling of hearings, conferences, etc.) or extensions of time must be made in writing and must state: (1) the original date(s) or deadline(s); (2) the number of previous requests for adjournment or extension; (3) whether these previous requests were granted or denied; and (4) whether the adversary consents and, if not, the reasons given by the adversary for refusing to consent.

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Adjournment and extension requests must be made at least 48 hours in advance and must include original dates, reason, previous request history, adversary position, and proposed schedule if affecting other dates.

Absent an emergency, any request for adjournments or extensions must be made at least 48 hours prior to the scheduled appearance or deadline. The letter motion shall state: (1) the original date(s); (2) the reason for the request; (3) the number of previous requests granted or denied; and (5) whether the adversary consents and, if not, the reasons given by the adversary for refusing to consent. If the requested adjournment or extension affects any other scheduled dates, a proposed schedule shall be included in the letter.

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Adjournment/extension requests require 48-hour advance notice unless emergency

Absent an emergency, any request for adjournments or extensions must be made at least 48 hours prior to the scheduled appearance or deadline.

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Adjournment/extension requests must be filed as ECF letter motions with specific required elements

All requests for adjournments or extensions of time shall be made in writing and filed on ECF as letter motions in accordance with Rule I(B) above. The letter motion shall state: (1) the original date(s); (2) the reason for the request; (3) the number of previous

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Modifications/extensions require written application 5 days before deadline with good cause.

This ORDER may not be modified or the dates herein extended, except by further order of this Court for good cause shown. Any application to modify or extend the dates herein (except as noted in paragraph 6) shall be made in a written application in accordance with paragraph I.B. of the Court’s Individual Practices and shall be made no less than five (5) days prior to the expiration of the date sought to be extended.

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Applications to extend scheduling order dates require written application with good cause, submitted at least 5 days before the deadline expires.

Any application to modify or extend the dates herein (except as noted in paragraph 6) shall be made in a written application in accordance with paragraph I.B. of the Court's Individual Practices and shall be made no less than five (5) days prior to the expiration of the date sought to be extended.

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Extension requests made after deadline expiration are ordinarily denied.

Requests for extensions will ordinarily be denied if made after the expiration of the original deadline.

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Extensions of bankruptcy appeal brief deadlines require stipulation submitted at least 2 business days before due date.

Counsel may extend the default deadlines by stipulation submitted to the Court no later than two business days before the brief is due.

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Extension requests made after deadline are ordinarily denied

Requests for extensions will ordinarily be denied if made after the expiration of the original deadline.

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Chambers Communication Rules

Pro se parties must mail all communications to the Pro Se Intake Unit; direct submission to chambers is prohibited.

All communications with the Court by a pro se party must be mailed to the Pro Se Intake Unit, United States Courthouse, 500 Pearl Street, Room 200, New York, New York 10007. No documents or court filings should be sent directly to chambers.

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Pro se parties must send all communications to Pro Se Intake Unit, not directly to chambers.

All communications with the Court by a pro se party must be mailed to the Pro Se Intake Unit, United States Courthouse, 500 Pearl Street, Room 200, New York, New York 10007. No documents or court filings should be sent directly to chambers.

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Represented parties must email pretrial documents to court in PDF and Word formats.

At the time of filing, a represented party must e-mail these documents to the Court (Torres_NYSDChambers@nysd.uscourts.gov) in both PDF and Microsoft Word formats.

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Represented parties must email pretrial documents to chambers in PDF and Word formats.

At the time of filing, a represented party must e-mail these documents to the Court (Torres_NYSDChambers@nysd.uscourts.gov) in both PDF and Microsoft Word formats.

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Faxes to chambers require prior authorization.

Faxes to chambers are permitted only with prior authorization.

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Page 1 | I. Communications with Chambers

Telephone calls to chambers are permitted only in emergencies requiring immediate attention.

Telephone calls to chambers are permitted only in emergencies requiring immediate attention.

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Parties seeking a TRO must call or email chambers immediately.

As soon as a party decides to seek a temporary restraining order, he or she shall call or email chambers and state whether: (1) he or she has notified the adversary and if the adversary consents to temporary injunctive relief or (2) the requirements of Rule 65(b) are satisfied and no notice is necessary.

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Parties seeking a TRO must immediately call or email chambers to report adversary notification status and consent, or Rule 65(b) applicability; if adversary notified but doesn't consent, must contact chambers to schedule a mutually agreeable hearing time.

As soon as a party decides to seek a temporary restraining order, he or she shall call or email chambers and state whether: (1) he or she has notified the adversary and if the adversary consents to temporary injunctive relief or (2) the requirements of Rule 65(b) are satisfied and no notice is necessary. If a party's adversary has been notified but does not consent to temporary injunctive relief, the party seeking a restraining order shall call or email chambers in order to determine a time mutually agreeable to the Court, the party, and its adversary, so that the Court may have the benefit of advocacy from both sides in deciding whether to grant temporary injunctive relief.

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Parties must notify chambers immediately when seeking TRO, stating whether adversary was notified and consented or Rule 65(b) applies.

As soon as a party decides to seek a temporary restraining order, he or she shall call or email chambers and state whether: (1) he or she has notified the adversary and if the adversary consents to temporary injunctive relief or (2) the requirements of Rule 65(b) are satisfied and no notice is necessary.

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If adversary notified but doesn't consent to TRO, parties must coordinate with chambers to schedule hearing for both sides to be heard.

If a party’s adversary has been notified but does not consent to temporary injunctive relief, the party seeking a restraining order shall call or email chambers in order to determine a time mutually agreeable to the Court, the party, and its adversary, so that the Court may have the benefit of advocacy from both sides in deciding whether to grant temporary injunctive relief.

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Parties must email a letter requesting permission to bring computers/printers into the courthouse at least 10 business days before trial/hearing.

Any party seeking to bring such equipment into the Courthouse shall email a letter to the Court at least ten business days in advance of the relevant trial or hearing requesting permission to use such equipment.

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Mobile phones are allowed in the courtroom but must be turned off.

Mobile phones are permitted inside the Courtroom, but they shall be kept off at all times.

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Junior Lawyer Participation Incentives

Oral argument is not heard in pro se matters unless otherwise ordered.

Unless otherwise ordered by the Court, oral argument will not be heard in pro se matters.

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Multiple attorneys may argue for one party to create opportunities for relatively inexperienced lawyers.

Further, the Court is amenable to having multiple attorneys speak for one party if it creates an opportunity for a lawyer who is relatively inexperienced.

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Court encourages multiple attorneys to argue if it provides opportunity for junior lawyers.

Further, the Court is amenable to having multiple attorneys speak for one party if it creates an opportunity for a lawyer who is relatively inexperienced.

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About United States District Judge Analisa Torres

**Judge Analisa Torres** was appointed to the Southern District of New York by President Barack Obama in 2013. Before joining the federal bench, Judge Torres served as a Justice of the New York Supreme Court, Criminal Term from 2004 to 2013, including as acting justice beginning in 2004 and confirmed justice beginning in 2011. She served earlier as a Criminal Court Judge and Civil Court Judge in New York City and began her legal career in private practice. **Education** - Columbia Law School, J.D., 1984 - Harvard University, A.B., 1981 **Career** - U.S. District Judge, Southern District of New York (2013–present) - Justice, New York Supreme Court, Criminal Term (2004–2013) - Civil Court Judge, City of New York (2003–2004) - Criminal Court Judge, City of New York (2000–2002) - Law clerk to Hon. Elliott Wilk, New York Supreme Court (1992–1999) - Commissioner, New York City Planning Commission (1993–1995) - General counsel, South Bronx Overall Economic Development Corp. (1992) - Private practice, New York City (1984–1992)

**Courthouse:** Daniel Patrick Moynihan United States Courthouse, 500 Pearl Street, New York, NY 10007-1312 **Chambers Staff** - Scheduling/Contact: Chambers contact via court website

Common questions about Judge Analisa Torres's rules

Are courtesy copies required for Judge Analisa Torres?

Courtesy-copy rule applies for all covered filings. Details: 1 copy, delivery upon filing, by hand delivery or mail or email. Pro se parties must file papers with Pro Se Intake Unit with one courtesy copy.

View ruleSource: page 2, section II. Filing of Papers and Service

Does Judge Analisa Torres require a pre-motion conference or letter before filing a motion?

Judge Analisa Torres's rules set a pre-motion procedure for rule 12. Pre-motion letter for Rule 12(b) motions stays time to answer until further order.

What page or word limits apply to letter before Judge Analisa Torres?

Judge Analisa Torres' rule states these limits: pro se: 5 pages. Letters to the Court are limited to 5 pages.

View ruleSource: page 3, section IV. Motions

What page or word limits apply to brief before Judge Analisa Torres?

Judge Analisa Torres' rule states these limits: pro se: 8750 words; pro se: 25 pages; pro se: 3500 words; pro se: 10 pages. Excludes caption, index, table of contents, table of authorities, signature blocks, and certificates. Computer-generated briefs limited to 8,750 words (support/response) and 3,500 words (reply); handwritten/typewriter briefs limited to 25 pages (support/response) and 10 pages (reply).

View ruleSource: page 3, section IV. Motions

What formatting rules apply to filings before Judge Analisa Torres?

Judge Analisa Torres' formatting rule includes 12 point type, double spacing and margins top 1 inches, bottom 1 inches, left 1 inches, right 1 inches. Motion papers must be single-sided, double-spaced, 12-point font or larger, with one-inch margins

View ruleSource: page 6, section Format

What must be included with motion filings before Judge Analisa Torres?

The rule requires caption, judge name, and case number. Nonincarcerated pro se parties must file motion to participate in ECF.

View ruleSource: page 2, section II. Filing of Papers and Service

What must be included with service filings before Judge Analisa Torres?

The rule requires proof of service. Counsel must serve pro se parties with paper copies and proof of service unless ECF permission or electronic consent exists.

View ruleSource: page 2, section II. Filing of Papers and Service

How may parties contact Judge Analisa Torres' chambers?

The rule addresses email communications with Judge Analisa Torres' chambers. The rule lists email Torres_NYSDChambers@nysd.uscourts.gov. Represented parties must email pretrial documents to court in PDF and Word formats.

View ruleSource: page 4, section V. Trial Documents

How does Judge Analisa Torres handle sealed or redacted filings?

Judge Analisa Torres's rules set procedures for sealed or redacted filings. Process: file redacted on ecf. Sealed/redacted filings must be filed electronically through ECF system.

How do I request an adjournment or extension before Judge Analisa Torres?

Advance notice is not fully stated in the structured details. The request must include original date, number of previous requests, previous requests granted or denied, and adversary position. Adjournment/extension requests must include original dates, previous requests, and adversary consent.

View ruleSource: page 2, section I. Communications with Chambers

Does Judge Analisa Torres require motion papers to be bundled?

No. The rule prohibits holding covered papers for bundling. Motion papers must be filed promptly after service

View ruleSource: page 6, section Filing Motion Papers

Does Judge Analisa Torres encourage junior lawyer participation?

Yes. Judge Analisa Torres's rules include a junior lawyer participation incentive. Oral argument is not heard in pro se matters unless otherwise ordered.

View ruleSource: page 3, section IV. Motions
Complete rules summary for Judge Analisa Torres

Adjournment/extension requests must include original dates, previous requests, and adversary consent.

Adjournment/extension requests must be made at least 48 hours in advance (except emergencies).

Extension requests made after deadline expiration are ordinarily denied.

Pro se parties must file papers with Pro Se Intake Unit with one courtesy copy.

Nonincarcerated pro se parties must file motion to participate in ECF.

Nonincarcerated pro se parties may consent to electronic service via specific form.

Counsel must serve pro se parties with paper copies and proof of service unless ECF permission or electronic consent exists.

Letters to the Court are limited to 5 pages.

Computer-generated briefs limited to 8,750 words (support/response) and 3,500 words (reply); handwritten/typewriter briefs limited to 25 pages (support/response) and 10 pages (reply).

Objections to magistrate rulings: computer-generated limited to 7,000 words; handwritten/typewriter limited to 20 pages.

Motions for reconsideration: computer-generated limited to 3,500 words (support/opposition) and 1,750 words (reply); handwritten/typewriter limited to 10 pages (support/opposition) and 5 pages (reply).

Pro se plaintiff must file Pretrial Statement within 30 days after discovery completion or dispositive motion decision.

Pro se plaintiff must send Pretrial Statement to non-ECF parties with proof of service.

Defendant must file and serve Pretrial Statement within two weeks of receiving plaintiff's Statement.

All motion papers require one courtesy copy.

Parties represented by counsel must file proposed findings of fact and conclusions of law for bench trials.

Parties represented by counsel must file proposed voir dire, jury charge, and verdict form for jury trials.

Represented parties must email pretrial documents to court in PDF and Word formats.

Pro se parties may file pretrial documents but are not required to do so or submit by email.

AI-generated submissions must be verified for accuracy and compliance with Rule 11.

Pro se parties must mail all communications to the Pro Se Intake Unit; direct submission to chambers is prohibited.

Written adjournment/extension requests must include original date, previous request history, and adversary position.

Adjournment/extension requests must be made at least 48 hours in advance, absent an emergency.

Pro se parties must include proof of service when filing if another party is not an ECF user.

Counsel must serve paper copies on pro se parties and include proof of service with all electronic filings.

Pre-motion conferences and pre-motion letters are not required in pro se cases.

Letters to the Court are limited to 5 pages.

Computer-prepared opening briefs are limited to 8,750 words.

Handwritten or typewritten pro se opening briefs are limited to 25 pages.

Computer-prepared briefs on objections to magistrate judges' rulings are limited to 7,000 words.

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