Judge Evelyn Padin
Individual Rules, Standing Orders & Policies
Adjournments
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Communication
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Detailed Drafting Rules
Pro se litigants must file substantive correspondence on CM/ECF docket; ex parte/personal communications generally not accepted.
Pro se (unrepresented) litigants are advised that ex parte (one-sided) and/or personal communications and submissions are not advised and will generally not be accepted. All substantive correspondence with the Court should be filed on the CM/ECF docket. Any writings sent to the Court will generally be posted on the public CM/ECF docket.
Letter via ECF
Direct to: Chambers
- Status Inquiries
Modified model jury instructions must use bold/underline for additions and strikethrough for deletions.
If a model jury instruction is submitted, for instance, from the Third Circuit Model Instructions at http://www.ca3.usCourts.gov/modeljuryinstructions.htm, Devitt & Blackmar, Federal Jury Practice and Instructions, or Sand, Modern Federal Jury Instructions, the submitting litigant shall state whether the proposed jury instruction is unchanged or modified. If a litigant modifies a model jury instruction, additions should be bolded and underlined and deletions should be noted with strikethrough font.
Counsel must provide cell and office phone numbers to the Court.
Counsel will provide their cell and office phone numbers to the Court.
Phone
Direct to: Chambers
Email to chambers requires copying chambers and filing redacted version on docket.
If a party believes it is necessary to email Chambers instead of filing on the CM/ECF docket (e.g., sentencing material submissions or sealed documents), they must copy Judge Padin’s chambers (chambers_of_judge_evelyn_padin@njd.uscourts.gov) on their email, and a redacted version of the materials must be filed on the docket.
Direct to: Chambers
- Status Inquiries
Cell phones, cameras, and electronic devices are strictly prohibited in the courtroom.
Please note that all cell phones, cameras, and other electronic devices are strictly prohibited in this Courtroom. If a cellphone or other electronic device goes off during a Courtroom proceeding, the Courtroom Deputy may confiscate the device.
Phone
Direct to: Chambers
- DescriptionCell phones, cameras, and electronic devices are strictly prohibited in the courtroom.
- Status Inquiries
Litigants must arrange transcripts directly with the court reporter.
It is a litigant’s obligation to make all necessary arrangements with Judge Padin’s Court Reporter, Fran DiBella (francesca_dibella@njd.uscourts.gov) for securing a transcript of the proceedings.
Direct to: Chambers
- DescriptionLitigants must contact the court reporter directly for transcripts.
These procedures govern unless Judge Padin directs otherwise; deviations may be requested.
Parties are advised that this document governs proceedings in this Court, unless otherwise directed by Judge Padin. However, if other conflicts arise or if a deviation is appropriate, the Court is willing to entertain a prompt and reasonable request to depart from these Procedures.
Direct to: Chambers
- DescriptionDeviations from procedures may be requested if conflicts arise.
Follow Third Circuit or District of New Jersey rules if conflicts arise.
As stated above, if conflicts arise between these Procedures and the rules for the Third Circuit or the District of New Jersey, please follow the rules of the Third Circuit or District of New Jersey.
Direct to: Chambers
- DescriptionFollow Third Circuit or District of New Jersey rules if conflicts arise.
Court emphasizes civility, punctuality, and courtesy from all litigants.
This Court puts a high premium on civility. To repeat comments set forth above, Judge Padin expects punctuality and courtesy from litigants to the Court and to each other, both in the presence of the Court and otherwise.
Direct to: Chambers
- DescriptionCourt emphasizes civility, punctuality, and courtesy from all litigants.
Litigants should contact Judge Padin’s staff for questions not addressed in these procedures.
It is this Court’s priority to provide prompt and efficient adjudication of justice. The Court looks forward to working with litigants to achieve this important goal, and hopes these Procedures aid litigants in that process. If litigants have a specific question on a matter not addressed above, litigants are encouraged to contact Judge Padin’s staff.
Direct to: Chambers
- DescriptionLitigants should contact Judge Padin’s staff for questions not addressed in these procedures.