Judge Randy Crane

Leave of Court is required for the conventional filing of documents greater than 50 pages in length. Such documents should be filed electronically when possible.

Correspondence shall not be filed electronically.

Leave of Court is required for the filing of over-sized or irregularly shaped documents which are not capable of being readily imaged by court personnel and equipment. Such documents should be filed electronically when possible.

Leave of Court is required for the conventional filing of documents printed on both sides. Such documents should be filed electronically when possible.

A Bench copy of all documentary exhibits intended to be introduced. If voluminous, documents may be provided on disc in .pdf, .doc, or .wpd formats.

Proposed voir dire questions are to be included in the Final Pretrial Order.

Opposed motions shall A. Be in writing;

Except as expressly provided or unless permitted by the presiding Judge, the Court requires documents being filed to be submitted, signed or verified by electronic means that comply with the procedures established by the Court.

Must be written;

LR10.2 Format. Papers offered for filing may not be in covers. They must be on 8½" x 11" paper, stapled at the top only, punched at the top with two holes, double spaced, and paginated.

C. Application. The lawyer shall file an application on a form prescribed by the Court.

The provisions of LR5 with respect to electronic filing and service in civil cases are applicable to criminal cases.

Parties must mark their exhibits to include the date and case number on each.

On a form similar to the one provided by the clerk, each party will attach two lists of all exhibits expected to be offered

Requests for an Amended Scheduling Order should include a proposed Order in this form with proposed dates included.

Applications for restraining orders or other immediate relief shall be presented to the Court by the Case Manager following counsel’s affirmation that the opposing party has been contacted and that both parties can be available for a conference before the Court.

(1) Any motion REQUIRING expedited consideration shall contain “Emergency” in the caption.

All exhibits must be marked and exchanged among counsel before trial. The offering party shall mark its name, the case number, and the exhibit number on each exhibit to be offered.

Exhibit lists are to be included in the Joint Pretrial Order.

A. The parties are required to file with the Court a Certificate of Interested Parties at least 10 days prior to the Initial Pretrial Conference.

The notice or subpoena must indicate that the deposition is to be by video-tape to allow anyone desiring stenographic recordation to arrange for it.

Every answer, objection, or other response to any interrogatory, request for admission, or to produce shall be preceded by the question or request to which the response pertains.

Opposed motions shall B. Include or be accompanied by authority;

Papers must have at the end a certificate reflecting how and when service has been made or why service is not required. Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 5(b).

Opposed motions shall C. Be accompanied by a separate proposed order granting the relief requested and setting forth information sufficient to communicate the nature of the relief granted;

Motions without opposition and their proposed orders must bear in their caption “unopposed.” They will be considered as soon as it is practicable.

contain an averment that (1) The movant has conferred with the respondent and (2) Counsel cannot agree about the disposition of the motion.

Must be accompanied by a separate form order denying the relief sought.

Contain in the caption of the motion (1) The case numbers; (2) Full styles; and (3) Judge to whom each of the cases is assigned.

Must include or be accompanied by authority;

11.3.A. Required Information. Under the signature shall appear: (1) attorney’s individual name, (2) designation “attorney-in-charge,” (3) State bar number, (4) Southern District of Texas bar number, (5) office address including zip code, and (6) telephone and facsimile numbers with area codes.

LR11.3 Signing of Pleadings. Every document filed must be signed by, or by permission of, the attorney-in-charge.

LR10.1 Caption. Papers must have a caption, including the name and party designation of the party filing it and a statement of its character, like “Defendant John Doe’s Motion for Partial Summary Judgment.” Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 10(a).

LR11.1 Designation. On first appearance through counsel, each party shall designate an attorney-in-charge. Signing the pleading effects designation.

Pleadings in which a jury is demanded shall bear the word “jury” at the top, immediately below the case number.

I. Oath. On admission, the lawyer will take this oath before any judicial officer of the United States: I do solemnly swear [affirm] that I will discharge the duties of attorney and counselor of this court faithfully, that I will demean myself uprightly under the law and the highest ethics of our profession, and that I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States.

LR83.4. Change of Address. Notices will be sent only to the address on file. A lawyer or pro se litigant is responsible for keeping the clerk advised in writing of the current address. Counsel of record and pro se litigants must include in this advice the case numbers of all pending cases in which they are participants in this district.

Papers in cases arising within the admiralty or maritime jurisdiction shall bear the word “admiralty” at the top, immediately below the case number.

A. Application Requirements. A party who seeks to stay the execution of a Texas death warrant shall include in the application: (1) A copy of each state court opinion and judgment in the matter; (2) A description of the relief sought from any United States Court, including action number and court name; (3) The reasons for denying relief given by the courts that have considered the matter, by written opinion or portions of the transcript; and (4) An explanation why issues urged in the application have not been raised or exhausted in state court.

CrLR12.3. Responses. If the respondent contests the motion, the response must be in writing, accompanied by authority and controverting affidavit or declaration of material facts, together with a separate order denying the relief sought.

CrLR12.2. Form. A pretrial motion shall be in writing and state specifically the basis for the motion. The motion shall be supported by a statement of authority. It shall also be accompanied by a separate order granting the relief requested and by an averment that the movant has conferred with the respondent, but that an agreement cannot be reached on the disposition of the motion. If the motion presents issues of fact, it shall be supported by affidavit or declaration which sets forth with particularity the material facts at issue. An unopposed motion and its order must bear in the captions “unopposed.”

CrLR12.4. Service. All motions must be served on all parties and contain a certificate of service.

Objections to the report shall include proposed changes to the facts of the offense as reported and to the interpretation and application of the sentencing guidelines.

All papers must contain a certificate of service on all counsel. A copy of the instrument and certificate shall be filed with the district clerk.

On motion filed before rearraignment, the Court will consider waiving the preparation of the presentence investigation. The motion shall contain: (1) a factual summary of the defendant’s relevant conduct in committing the offense; (2) a listing of the defendant’s criminal history, including dates of conviction, dispositions, and representation by counsel; (3) guideline calculations leading to the establishment of the total offense level and criminal history category; (4) a statement reflecting the resulting imprisonment, fine and supervised release ranges, as well as any factors that may warrant a departure from these ranges; (5) a statement as to the identity and address of any victim(s) and the amount of restitution due to any victim. In the case of any identified victim where no restitution or only partial restitution is being recommended, the motion shall include a statement justifying the recommendation.

The final report shall contain a certificate that it has been disclosed to all counsel and that a copy has been filed under seal with the district clerk.

On a form similar to the one provided by the clerk, each party will attach two lists of all exhibits expected to be offered and will make the exhibits available for examination by opposing counsel. All documentary exhibits must be exchanged before trial, except for rebuttal exhibits or those whose use cannot be anticipated.

Parties must mark their exhibits to include the date and case number on each.

State that all settlement efforts have been exhausted, that the case cannot be settled, and that it will have to be tried.