Courtesy copies are required for initial pleadings, motions, oppositions, replys, non oppositions, and trial documents. Details: 1 copy, delivery upon filing, by chambers drop off. Mandatory chambers copies required for initial pleadings, motion papers, and trial documents.
Judge Mark C. Scarsi's rules set a pre-motion procedure for covered motions. Motions set for hearing >70 days out: opposition due 21 days, reply due 35 days after filing.
Judge Mark C. Scarsi's rule states these limits: 10 pages; 10 pages. Motions filed 14 days before hearing; support/opposition limited to 10 pages.
Judge Mark C. Scarsi's rule states these limits: 5 pages. Replies optional; if filed, due 3 days before hearing by noon, max 5 pages.
Judge Mark C. Scarsi's formatting rule includes times new roman font, 12 point type, double spacing, no kerning or font compression, letter paper, 25 lines per page, margins top 1 inches, bottom 1 inches, left 1.5 inches, right 1 inches, binding three ring binder, bates stamped, numbered dividers, and different number sequences per party. Trial exhibits: 1 original + 1 copy in labeled binder; Bates stamped; different number sequences per party.
The rule identifies required filing content or certificates. Government must produce discovery within 7 days of PIA Hearing, including electronic surveillance and Brady material.
The rule identifies required filing content or certificates. Joint report on discovery status and trial planning required within 14 days of PIA Hearing.
Parties may contact Judge Mark C. Scarsi's opposing counsel by in person or telephone only as allowed by the rule. Meet and confer required 7 days before under seal filing; non-proposing party must respond within 2 days.
A motion to seal is required for covered sealed filings before Judge Mark C. Scarsi. Under seal filings must comply with Local Criminal Rule 49-1 and justify confidentiality over public access.
Requests should be made at least 7 calendar days in advance when this rule applies before Judge Mark C. Scarsi. The request must include reason for request, detailed explanation of grounds, and proposed order. Continuance requests must be e-filed with proposed order and detailed grounds at least 7 days before scheduled date.
Yes. Judge Mark C. Scarsi requires bundling for covered papers. Related materials filed together must be considered as single document for sealing purposes.
Continuance requests must be made at least 7 days before hearing.
Pleading captions must list first defendant and specify others if applicable.
Pleading titles must include defendant names unless applying to all or single defendant.
Mandatory chambers copies required for initial pleadings, motion papers, and trial documents.
Mandatory chambers copies must be delivered to Clerk’s Office by 12:00 p.m. next court day.
Chambers copies must be printed from CM/ECF with header visible; prefer single staple in upper left corner.
Exhibits can be attached or separate PDFs with title page indicating exhibit numbers.
Government must produce discovery within 7 days of PIA Hearing, including electronic surveillance and Brady material.
Joint report on discovery status and trial planning required within 14 days of PIA Hearing.
Government must produce trial evidence discovery 2 weeks before trial date; late evidence requires ex parte application.
Continuance requests must be e-filed with proposed order and detailed grounds at least 7 days before scheduled date.
Excludable time stipulations must follow District format and standards.
Criminal matters are heard on Mondays at 3:00 p.m.
Under seal filings must comply with Local Criminal Rule 49-1 and justify confidentiality over public access.
Meet and confer required 7 days before under seal filing; non-proposing party must respond within 2 days.
Under seal applications must include meet and confer dates/method; missing info results in denial without prejudice.
Application to seal must be electronically filed with supporting declaration, proof of service, and proposed order.
Must indicate action if application to seal is denied: file publicly, pick up chambers copies within 24 hours, or request destruction.
Sentencing hearings scheduled at least 14 weeks after plea hearing.
Email chambers with PDF application, Word proposed order, and PDF sealed documents after electronic filing.
Paper chambers copy must be delivered to courtesy box by noon.
Notice of manual filing required for seal requests, indicating application, proposed order, and sealed documents.
Email chambers with PDF application, Word proposed order, and PDF sealed documents for seal requests.
Paper chambers copy must be delivered to courtesy box by noon on court day after submission.
All documents and exhibits must have a title/caption page per Local Civil Rule 11-3.8.
Defendant must notify clerk 14 days before sentencing if not filing brief.
Sentencing videos discouraged; max 10 minutes with transcript required.
Open plea stipulation must be filed 7 days before hearing.
Superseding information/indictment must have separate docket entry.
Motions filed 14 days before hearing; support/opposition limited to 10 pages.