Judge Dale S. Fischer
Limits & Logistics
Document Limits
Courtesy Copies
Filings (Plea Agreement, Sentencing Position Paper, Motion, Opposition, Reply, Stipulation, Ex Parte Application, Ex Parte Order, Trial Related Document)
Required
Communication
Chambers
Intake Unit
Detailed Drafting Rules
Paper chambers copies required for specific documents by noon next day, with NEF attached.
Mandatory paper chambers copies of e-filed documents must be delivered to Judge Fischer’s box outside of the Clerk’s office on the fourth floor of the First Street Courthouse - by noon on the day after filing. Documents will not be considered until paper chambers copies are submitted. Attach the NEF to the BACK of the chambers copy. Chambers copies delivered by Federal Express should not require the signature of the recipient. Paper chambers copies are required ONLY for plea agreements, sentencing position papers, motion papers (motions, oppositions, replies, and related documents), stipulations, ex parte applications and orders in excess of three pages, and all trial-related documents.
Courtesy Copies Required
Logistics
Appearance
Motion memoranda limited to 25 pages; replies to 12 pages.
Memoranda of points and authorities in support of or in opposition to motions shall not exceed 25 pages. Replies shall not exceed 12 pages. Only in rare instances and for good cause shown will the Court grant an application to extend these page limitations.
Reply briefs limited to 12 pages with rare extensions for good cause.
Replies shall not exceed 12 pages. Only in rare instances and for good cause shown will the Court grant an application to extend these page limitations.
Typeface must comply with Local Rule 11-3.1.1; Times Roman minimum 14pt, Courier minimum 12pt; footnotes one size smaller.
Typeface shall comply with Local Rule 11-3.1.1. (Civil). NOTE: If Times Roman font is used, the size must be no less than 14; if Courier is used, the size must be no less than 12. Footnotes shall be in typeface no less than one size smaller than text size and shall be used sparingly.
Counsel must advise CRD of matters to discuss outside jury presence; sidebars discouraged unless issue can't wait for break.
During trial, if there are any matters to be discussed outside the presence of the jury, counsel shall advise the CRD of the request. The Court discourages sidebars during trial, unless the issue cannot be resolved at an upcoming break.
Chambers
Direct to: Intake Unit
- Status Inquiries