Courtesy copies are required when a filing is > 20 pages. Details: 1 copy, delivery upon filing, by hand delivery. Courtesy copies required for filings over 20 pages, with tabbed exhibits.
Judge Reggie B. Walton's rules set a pre-motion procedure for discovery. Discovery disputes must be resolved through meet and confer before filing motions under Local Criminal Rule 16.1.
Judge Reggie B. Walton's rules include page or word limits for covered filings. Page limits from Local Civil Rule 7(e) apply, waived only for good cause.
Judge Reggie B. Walton's rule states these limits: 10 pages. Motions for reconsideration limited to 10 pages and only when FRCP 59(e) or 60(b) requirements are met.
Judge Reggie B. Walton's rules include formatting requirements. When not using lectern, counsel must use handheld/lapel mic and keep it in place.
The rule requires certificate of conference. Joint Report must include certification that counsel discussed Local Civil Rule 16.3(c) topics in good faith.
The rule requires factual proffer, superseding indictment, written plea agreement, aggravated felony notice, elements for each offense, and statement of penalty consequences. 3 days before guilty plea hearing, submit plea agreement, elements, factual proffer, penalty consequences, aggravated felony notice, and superseding indictment if applicable.
Parties may contact Judge Reggie B. Walton's chambers by letter ecf only as allowed by the rule. Counsel must immediately notify Court when unrepresented witness has Fifth Amendment conflict.
Judge Reggie B. Walton's rules set procedures for sealed or redacted filings. Process: file unredacted to chambers. When filing under seal, submit both unredacted and proposed redacted versions.
Requests should be made at least 4 calendar days in advance when this rule applies before Judge Reggie B. Walton. Motions for extension must be filed at least 4 days before deadline unless emergency.
Joint Report must include certification that counsel discussed Local Civil Rule 16.3(c) topics in good faith.
Counsel seeking briefing schedule for dispositive motions must be prepared to argue why such motions are appropriate and would not waste judicial resources.
Minimize communications with chambers; ex parte communications prohibited except as specified.
Contact Courtroom Deputy Clerk for scheduling or interpreter requests (10 days advance notice required).
Contact Court Reporter's Office for transcript inquiries.
Contact chambers only for Court-initiated responses, procedural inquiries, emergencies, or urgent motions.
Cases scheduled during court closures or delays will be rescheduled.
Motions for extension must be filed at least 4 days before deadline unless emergency.
Extension motions must include previous extensions, grounds, effect on deadlines, and opposing counsel's position.
Stipulations for extensions are not allowed; must file a motion.
When filing under seal, submit both unredacted and proposed redacted versions.
3 days before guilty plea hearing, submit plea agreement, elements, factual proffer, penalty consequences, aggravated felony notice, and superseding indictment if applicable.
Discovery disputes must be resolved through meet and confer before filing motions under Local Criminal Rule 16.1.
Brady Material known at indictment must be disclosed to defense within 2 weeks of indictment filing.
Brady Material discovered after indictment must be disclosed within 2 weeks or 4 weeks before trial/plea.
Giglio Material must be disclosed 4 weeks before trial start date.
Giglio Material discovered less than 4 weeks before trial must be disclosed immediately.
Government must continuously seek Brady and Giglio Material from all relevant agencies.
Counsel must immediately notify Court when unrepresented witness has Fifth Amendment conflict.
Counsel must refrain from releasing information about pending criminal matters per Local Criminal Rule 57.7(b)(1).
In widely publicized cases, parties must refrain from extrajudicial statements that could prejudice a fair trial.
Requests for additional preliminary instructions must be submitted in writing at least 5 days before trial.
Trial schedule is 9:30 AM-12:45 PM and 1:45 PM-5:00 PM Mon-Thu; counsel must be available 10 minutes before court.
Jurors must leave notebooks in jury box during recesses; Clerk collects and returns them daily.
Opening statements limited to 30 minutes per side unless case is complex or Court authorizes otherwise.
Counsel must object to improper statements during opening statements.
When not using lectern, counsel must use handheld/lapel mic and keep it in place.
Counsel must get Court permission before approaching witness.
No personal opinions or attacks on opposing counsel in opening/closing arguments.
All objections and statements by counsel must be made while standing.