Court Rules

District of Delaware Courtesy Copy Requirements

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When and how to deliver courtesy copies to chambers, including triggers, timing, and formatting.

CRITICAL

Counsel must email a courtesy copy to chambers when submitting letters in lieu of formal motion papers for discovery/administration matters.

Counsel shall also e-mail a courtesy copy to chambers

Bankruptcy Craig T. Goldblatt

CRITICAL

A hard copy of each exhibit must be delivered to chambers at least one hour before the start of the proceeding, unless the Court directs otherwise.

Unless otherwise directed, the Court requires a hard copy of each exhibit delivered to chambers at least one hour prior to the start of the proceeding.

Bankruptcy Craig T. Goldblatt

CRITICAL

Counsel must deliver two physical first-day hearing binders containing the relevant documents.

Counsel must email chambers a hyperlinked hearing agenda and deliver two (2) physical binders containing the relevant documents.

Bankruptcy J. Kate Stickles

CRITICAL

Counsel must deliver one physical hearing binder containing the relevant documents.

Counsel must email chambers a hyperlinked hearing agenda and deliver one (1) physical binder containing the relevant documents.

Bankruptcy J. Kate Stickles

CRITICAL

Two physical exhibit binders must be delivered to chambers at least 24 hours before the proceeding starts.

In addition, two (2) physical binders containing the relevant exhibits must be delivered to chambers at least twenty-four (24) hours prior to the start of the proceeding.

Bankruptcy J. Kate Stickles

CRITICAL

The listed hard-copy binders must be submitted to chambers during business hours.

The following hard copy binders must be submitted to chambers during business hours:

Bankruptcy J. Kate Stickles

CRITICAL

One physical binder containing the fee applications for consideration must be delivered to chambers at least 14 days before the scheduled fee hearing.

In addition, one (1) physical binder containing the fee applications for consideration must be delivered to chambers at least fourteen (14) days prior to the scheduled fee hearing.

Bankruptcy J. Kate Stickles

CRITICAL

One physical claims binder containing the claim objections and relevant proofs of claim with attachments must be delivered to chambers at least 14 days before the hearing.

In addition, one (1) physical binder containing the Objection(s) to Claims and copies of the relevant proofs of claim (with attachments) must be delivered to chambers at least fourteen (14) days prior to the scheduled hearing.

Bankruptcy J. Kate Stickles

CRITICAL

Unless otherwise directed, parties must deliver two hard copies of each exhibit to chambers at least 24 hours before the proceeding begins.

Unless otherwise directed, the Court requires two (2) hard copies of each exhibit delivered to chambers at least twenty-four (24) hours prior to the start of the proceeding.

Bankruptcy J. Kate Stickles

CRITICAL

Two physical binders containing the relevant pleadings must be delivered to chambers.

In addition, two (2) physical binders containing the relevant pleadings must be delivered to chambers.

Bankruptcy J. Kate Stickles

CRITICAL

If an organizational chart and/or budget is included in the binder, please provide two (2) enlarged copies of each document.

If an organizational chart and/or budget is included in the binder, please provide two (2) enlarged copies of each document.

Bankruptcy J. Kate Stickles

CRITICALCivil cases

Two hard copies of each exhibit must be delivered to chambers at least one hour before the proceeding, unless otherwise directed.

Unless otherwise directed, the Court requires two hard copies of each exhibit delivered to chambers at least one hour prior to the start of the proceeding.

Bankruptcy Karen B. Owens

CRITICALCivil cases

Only hard copies of Notice of Completion of Briefing binders and trial exhibits may be delivered to chambers, unless otherwise directed.

Unless otherwise directed, counsel must only deliver hard copies of Notice of Completion of Briefing binders and trial exhibits to chambers.

Bankruptcy Karen B. Owens

CRITICALCivil cases

One binder containing the fee application under consideration and supporting documentation must be delivered to Chambers at least 14 days before the hearing on the application.

One binder containing fee applications under consideration, including supporting documentation, must be delivered to Chambers at least 14 days before the hearing on the application.

Bankruptcy Laurie Selber Silverstein

CRITICALCivil cases

All agendas (including amended agendas) must be emailed to chambers upon filing.

All agendas, including amended agendas, shall be emailed to chambers when filed.

Bankruptcy Laurie Selber Silverstein

CRITICALCivil cases

Two sets of binders for omnibus or other hearings must be delivered to chambers unless the Court directs otherwise.

Omnibus/Other Hearings Binders Two sets of binders shall be delivered to chambers unless the Court directs otherwise.

Bankruptcy Laurie Selber Silverstein

CRITICALCivil cases

When filing a Notice of Completion of Briefing in an adversary proceeding, one binder containing the specified documents must be delivered to Chambers.

A Notice of Completion of Briefing filed in an adversary proceeding shall be delivered to chambers together with one binder including copies of the motions/briefs identified in the Notice, the relevant pleadings, and any request for oral argument.

Bankruptcy Laurie Selber Silverstein

CRITICALCivil cases

Motions requesting shortened notice and their related motions must be promptly delivered to chambers via email (with electronic copies) and hard copy.

A motion requesting shortened notice and the related motion must be promptly delivered to chambers via both email (with electronic copies attached) and hard copy.

Bankruptcy Laurie Selber Silverstein

CRITICALCivil cases

One copy of each retention application must be delivered to chambers along with a copy of the CNO/COC.

One copy of all retention applications shall be delivered to chambers with a copy of the CNO/COC.

Bankruptcy Laurie Selber Silverstein

CRITICALCivil cases

Two sets of first day binders must be delivered to chambers unless the Court directs otherwise.

First Day Binders Two sets of binders shall be delivered to chambers unless the Court directs otherwise.

Bankruptcy Laurie Selber Silverstein

CRITICALCivil cases

One copy of all objected proofs of claim (substantive or nonsubstantive) and any responses must be delivered to Chambers at least 14 days before the omnibus objection hearing.

To supplement Local Rule 3007-1(d)(vi), copies of all proofs of claim to which there is an objection, whether substantive or nonsubstantive, and any responses thereto must be delivered to chambers at least 14 days before the hearing on the omnibus objection. (Please only send one copy)

Bankruptcy Laurie Selber Silverstein

CRITICALCivil cases

Please do not provide courtesy copies of documents unless set forth below or requested by Chambers.

Please do not provide courtesy copies of documents unless set forth below or requested by Chambers.

Bankruptcy Mary F. Walrath

CRITICAL

A hard copy of the fee binder must be provided to chambers.

No later than the date that is two weeks prior to the fee application hearing, please provide chambers with (i) a single consolidated electronic binder (in a searchable PDF file) containing copies of all fee applications under consideration, including supporting documentation such as individual monthly fee applications; and (ii) a hard copy of the fee binder.

Bankruptcy Thomas M. Horan

CRITICALProposed or draft document; may not be in force

Provide chambers with a binder containing copies of the proofs of claim, their attachments, and the objection to those claims.

Please provide chambers with a binder containing copies of all proofs of claim (with all attachments) along with the objection to those claims.

Bankruptcy Thomas M. Horan

CRITICALProposed or draft document; may not be in force

For such a matter, counsel must email chambers a courtesy copy and contact chambers by phone or email to seek a hearing date.

Counsel shall also e-mail a courtesy copy to chambers and contact chambers (by phone or email) to seek a hearing date on such a matter.

Bankruptcy Thomas M. Horan

CRITICAL

Do not send hard copies of exhibits to the Court.

Please do not send hard copies of exhibits to the Court.

Bankruptcy Thomas M. Horan

CRITICAL

Counsel must email chambers a courtesy copy and contact chambers by phone or email to obtain a hearing date.

Counsel shall also e-mail a courtesy copy to chambers and contact chambers (by phone or email) to seek a hearing date on such a matter.

Bankruptcy Thomas M. Horan

CRITICALProposed or draft document; may not be in force

Provide chambers with two copies of each exhibit binder at the same time as the referenced exhibit submission.

At the same time, please provide chambers with two copies of each exhibit binder.

Bankruptcy Thomas M. Horan

CRITICAL

Provide chambers with a binder containing all proofs of claim and attachments, together with the objection to those claims.

Claims. Please provide chambers with a binder containing copies of all proofs of claim (with all attachments) along with the objection to those claims.

Bankruptcy Thomas M. Horan

CRITICALCivil cases

Counsel filing papers under seal must deliver an original and two copies to the Clerk.

When filing papers under seal, counsel shall deliver to the Clerk an original and two copies of the papers.

Chief Judge Colm F. Connolly

CRITICALCivil cases

The parties must provide the Court two hard copies of specified letters, briefs, supporting documents, and papers filed under seal.

The parties shall provide to the Court two hard copies of all letters filed pursuant to paragraph 16 of this Order, all briefs, and any other documents filed in support of any such letters and briefs. This provision also applies to papers filed under seal.

Chief Judge Colm F. Connolly

CRITICALCivil cases

Two hard copies of the parties’ letters and attachments must be provided to the Court within one hour after e-filing.

(c) Two hard copies of the parties' letters and attachments must be provided to the Court within one hour of e-filing the document(s). The hard copies shall comply with paragraphs 10 and 14 of this Order.

Chief Judge Colm F. Connolly

CRITICALCivil cases

The parties must provide the Court two hard copies of paragraph 10 letters, briefs, their supporting documents, and papers filed under seal.

The parties shall provide to the Court two hard copies of all letters filed pursuant to paragraph 10 of this Order, all briefs, and any other documents filed in support of any such letters and briefs (i.e., the concise statement of facts filed pursuant to paragraph 18 of this Order, appendices, exhibits, declarations, affidavits, etc.). This provision also applies to papers filed under seal.

Chief Judge Colm F. Connolly

CRITICALCivil cases

Two hard copies of the parties' letters and attachments must be provided to the Court within one hour of e-filing.

Two hard copies of the parties' letters and attachments must be provided to the Court within one hour of e-filing the document(s). The hard copies shall comply with paragraphs 8 and 12 of this Order.

Chief Judge Colm F. Connolly

CRITICALCivil cases

Two hard copies of the parties’ letters and attachments must be provided to the Court within one hour after e-filing.

(c) Two hard copies of the parties' letters and attachments must be provided to the Court within one hour of e-filing the document(s).

Chief Judge Colm F. Connolly

CRITICALCivil cases

The parties must provide the Court two hard copies of paragraph 12 letters, all briefs, documents supporting those letters or briefs, and papers filed under seal.

The parties shall provide to the Court two hard copies of all letters filed pursuant to paragraph 12 of this Order, all briefs, and any other documents filed in support of any such letters and briefs (i.e., the concise statement of facts filed pursuant to paragraph 20 of this Order, appendices, exhibits, declarations, affidavits, etc.). This provision also applies to papers filed under seal.

Chief Judge Colm F. Connolly

CRITICALCivil cases

The parties must provide the Court two courtesy copies of the joint proposed final pretrial order and all attachments.

The parties shall provide the Court two (2) courtesy copies of the joint proposed final pretrial order and all attachments.

Judge Gregory B. Williams

CRITICALCivil cases

The parties must provide the Court two courtesy copies of filings, including papers filed under seal.

The parties shall provide to the Court two (2) courtesy copies of filings (i.e., briefs, appendices, exhibits, declarations, affidavits etc.). This provision also applies to papers filed under seal.

Judge Gregory B. Williams

CRITICALCivil cases

By 8:15 a.m., the parties must leave two courtesy copies of the objections and relevant materials on the courtroom podium.

By 8:15 a.m., the parties shall provide the Court with two (2) courtesy copies of the objections and relevant exhibits and deposition designations. The parties shall leave the courtesy copies on the podium in the courtroom.

Judge Gregory B. Williams

CRITICALCivil cases

Each party must submit two courtesy copies of its discovery letter and attachments.

Each party shall submit two (2) courtesy copies of its discovery letter and any attachments.

Judge Gregory B. Williams

CRITICALCivil cases

Each party must submit two courtesy copies of its discovery letter and attachments.

Each party shall submit two (2) courtesy copies of its discovery letter and any attachments.

Judge Gregory B. Williams

CRITICALCivil cases

The parties must provide the Court with two courtesy copies of any witness binders.

The parties shall provide the Court two (2) courtesy copies of any witness binders.

Judge Gregory B. Williams

CRITICALCivil cases

The parties must provide the Court with two courtesy copies of any demonstratives used at trial.

The parties shall provide the Court two (2) courtesy copies of any demonstratives used at trial.

Judge Gregory B. Williams

CRITICALCivil cases

The parties must provide the Court two courtesy copies of filings, including papers filed under seal.

The parties shall provide to the Court two (2) courtesy copies of filings (i.e., briefs, appendices, exhibits, declarations, affidavits etc.). This provision also applies to papers filed under seal.

Judge Gregory B. Williams

CRITICALCivil cases

The parties must provide the Court two courtesy copies of the joint proposed final pretrial order and its attachments.

The parties shall provide the Court two (2) courtesy copies of the joint proposed final pretrial order and all attachments.

Judge Gregory B. Williams

CRITICALCivil cases

This submission shall be accompanied by a courtesy copy containing electronic files of these documents, in Microsoft Word format, which may be submitted by e-mail to gbw_civil@ded.uscourts.gov.

This submission shall be accompanied by a courtesy copy containing electronic files of these documents, in Microsoft Word format, which may be submitted by e-mail to gbw_civil@ded.uscourts.gov.

Judge Gregory B. Williams

CRITICALCivil cases

The parties must provide two double-sided courtesy copies of briefs and supporting documents, including papers filed under seal.

The parties shall provide to the Court two courtesy copies of all briefs and any other document filed in support of any briefs (i.e., appendices, exhibits, declarations, affidavits, etc.). This provision also applies to papers filed under seal. All courtesy copies shall be double-sided.

Judge Jennifer L. Hall

CRITICALCivil cases

This submission shall be accompanied by a courtesy copy containing electronic files of these documents in Microsoft Word format, which should be submitted by e-mail to jlh_civil@ded.uscourts.gov.

This submission shall be accompanied by a courtesy copy containing electronic files of these documents in Microsoft Word format, which should be submitted by e-mail to jlh_civil@ded.uscourts.gov.

Judge Jennifer L. Hall

CRITICALCivil cases

by a courtesy copy containing electronic files of these documents in Microsoft Word format, which should be submitted by e-mail to jlh_civil@ded.uscourts.gov.

by a courtesy copy containing electronic files of these documents in Microsoft Word format, which should be submitted by e-mail to jlh_civil@ded.uscourts.gov.

Judge Jennifer L. Hall

CRITICALCivil cases

Each party must submit two double-sided courtesy copies of its letter and supporting documents to the Clerk’s Office within one day of e-filing.

Each party shall submit two courtesy copies of its letter and any other document filed in support to the Clerk’s Office within one day of e-filing. All courtesy copies shall be double-sided.

Judge Jennifer L. Hall
Common questions about District of Delaware courtesy copy requirements

Are courtesy copies required in District of Delaware?

Magistrate Judge Eleanor G. Tennyson: Details: 2 copies. The parties shall provide to the Court two (2) courtesy copies of all briefs and any other document filed in support of any briefs (i.e., appendices, exhibits, declarations, affidavits, etc.). This provision also applies to papers filed under seal. All courtesy copies shall be double-sided. Exhibits and attachments must be separated by tabs, and the parties should highlight the portions of the exhibits and attachments that they wish the Court to read.

View ruleOfficial source Source: page 3, section Courtesy Copies

Judge Gregory B. Williams: Courtesy-copy rule applies for pretrial orders and attachments. Details: 2 copies. The parties must provide the Court two courtesy copies of the joint proposed final pretrial order and all attachments.

View ruleOfficial source Source: page 12, section Pretrial Conference

Magistrate Judge Laura D. Hatcher: Courtesy-copy rule applies for proposed final pretrial orders and attachments. Details: 2 copies. The parties must provide the Court two double-sided courtesy copies of the joint proposed final pretrial order and its attachments.

View ruleOfficial source Source: page 9, section 12. Pretrial Conference

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