Judge Sherilyn Peace Garnett
Individual Rules, Standing Orders & Policies
Limits & Logistics
Document Limits
Courtesy Copies
Filings (Motion For Summary Judgment, Opposition, Reply)
Required • Binding: Stapled
Filings (Motion, Brief)
Required
Filings (All filings)
Required • Binding: Tabbed
Adjournments
Must Include
- 1Relief From Scheduling Order
Communication
Remote Appearance
Chambers
Notice
Chambers
Detailed Drafting Rules
Settlement Conference Statements must be double-spaced and not exceed 10 pages.
The Statements shall be double-spaced and shall not exceed ten (10) pages in length.
Settlement Conference Statements over 16 pages must be hand-delivered, not faxed.
If the Settlement Conference Statement, including the Confidential Addendum, exceeds 16 pages in length, it should be hand-delivered, not faxed.
Joint Appendix of Facts must have exactly 4 columns.
The JAF table shall contain four columns.
MSJ opening briefs limited to 25 pages; replies limited to 10 pages.
Each separately represented party shall be limited to twenty-five (25) pages, exclusive of tables of contents and authorities. Replies shall not exceed ten (10) pages.
MSJ must use Times New Roman 14pt or Courier 12pt font.
Times New Roman font must be no less than 14 point; Courier font must be no less than 12 point.
Footnotes must use same font and size as main text.
Footnotes shall be in the same font and the same size as the body of the memorandum.
All MSJ documents must be converted to searchable PDF format.
Counsel shall adhere to Local Rule 5-4.3 with respect to the conversion of all documents to .pdf format so that when a document is electronically filed, it is in proper size and is .pdf searchable.
Reply memorandum limited to 10 pages, due 7 days after Joint Brief filing and 21 days before hearing.
No later than seven (7) days after the Joint Brief is filed and no later than twenty-one (21) days before the scheduled hearing date, the moving party may separately file a reply memorandum of points and authorities, not exceeding ten (10) pages in length.
Remote appearances require good cause and application.
Remote appearances are not permitted absent good cause. The Court strongly prefers counsel to appear in person for MSJ hearings. If exceptional circumstances exist, counsel may file an application to appear remotely detailing such circumstance.
Remote Appearance
- Advance Notice Requiredapplication with good cause
- Status Inquiries
Notify Court 2 weeks before hearing if settlement may moot motion; immediate notice if settled.
Counsel must notify the Court at least two weeks before the scheduled hearing if the parties are conducting settlement discussions that may render the motion moot and must notify the Court immediately if a settlement is reached. A belated notice of settlement wastes scarce judicial resources.
Notice
- Advance Notice Requiredat least two weeks before hearing
Each party is limited to 25 pages for summary judgment briefs, excluding tables of contents and authorities.
Each separately represented party shall be limited to twenty-five (25) pages, exclusive of tables of contents and authorities.
Reply briefs are limited to 10 pages.
Replies shall not exceed ten (10) pages.
Times New Roman must be at least 14 point, Courier at least 12 point; footnotes must match body font and size.
Times New Roman font must be no less than 14 point; Courier font must be no less than 12 point. Footnotes shall be in the same font and the same size as the body of the memorandum.
All documents must be converted to searchable PDF format with selectable, copyable, and pasteable text.
Counsel shall adhere to Local Rule 5-4.3 with respect to the conversion of all documents to .pdf format so that when a document is electronically filed, it is in proper size and is .pdf searchable. Further, all documents shall be filed in a format so that text can be selected, copied, and pasted directly from the document.
Reply memorandum for summary judgment motions is limited to 10 pages and must be filed 7 days after Joint Brief but at least 21 days before hearing.
Reply Memorandum. No later than seven (7) days after the Joint Brief is filed and no later than twenty-one (21) days before the scheduled hearing date, the moving party may separately file a reply memorandum of points and authorities, not exceeding ten (10) pages in length.
Reply brief must be filed within 7 days after Joint Brief and at least 21 days before hearing; no sur-replies or supplemental briefing permitted.
Reply Memorandum. No later than seven (7) days after the Joint Brief is filed and no later than twenty-one (21) days before the scheduled hearing date, the moving party may separately file a reply memorandum of points and authorities, not exceeding ten (10) pages in length. The moving party may not use this filing to supplement the Joint Appendix of Facts or the Joint Appendix of Evidence in any way. No additional briefing or filing in support of or in opposition to the MSJ is permitted.
Pre-Motion Conference
Check specific requirements before filing.
Briefing Schedule
Opp: d • Reply: 7d
Remote appearances for summary judgment hearings are prohibited absent good cause; in-person appearance is strongly preferred.
Remote appearances are not permitted absent good cause. The Court strongly prefers counsel to appear in person for MSJ hearings. If exceptional circumstances exist, counsel may file an application to appear remotely detailing such circumstance.