Judge Evelyn Padin's rules set a pre-motion procedure for covered motions. Oral argument may be permitted on substantive motions; letter-motions discouraged but require attorney certifications.
Judge Evelyn Padin's formatting rule includes double spacing. Proposed jury instructions must be double-spaced with citations in footnotes.
The rule identifies required filing content or certificates. All documents for Court or jury must first be given to Courtroom Deputy.
The rule requires ai disclosure. GAI use in filings requires mandatory disclosure/certification of program, portion drafted, and human review.
Parties may contact Judge Evelyn Padin's chambers by phone only as allowed by the rule. Counsel must provide cell and office phone numbers to the Court.
Judge Evelyn Padin's rules specify what an adjournment or extension request must include. The request must include reason for request and adversary position. Adjournment requests must be filed on docket with consent representation and medical documentation if applicable.
Trial typically held Mon-Thu, 9:30 AM-3:30 PM with two 15-minute breaks.
All documents for Court or jury must first be given to Courtroom Deputy.
GAI use in filings requires mandatory disclosure/certification of program, portion drafted, and human review.
Pro se litigants must file substantive correspondence on CM/ECF docket; ex parte/personal communications generally not accepted.
Proposed jury instructions must be double-spaced with citations in footnotes.
Modified model jury instructions must use bold/underline for additions and strikethrough for deletions.
Jury instructions should track model instructions and avoid case-specific facts.
Counsel must provide cell and office phone numbers to the Court.
Permission required to approach witness, single request suffices for multiple approaches.
Objections must be stated briefly with basis; speaking objections disfavored.
Evidentiary questions should be raised outside jury presence, preferably before/after proceedings.
Witnesses prohibited from private conversations with jurors at any time during trial.
Trial briefs must be submitted 45 days before trial.
In limine motions typically due 45 days before trial.
Directed verdict motions should be in writing where possible.
Proposed findings of fact and conclusions of law required in non-jury cases with specific formatting.
Adjournment requests must be filed on docket with consent representation and medical documentation if applicable.
Email to chambers requires copying chambers and filing redacted version on docket.
Oral argument may be permitted on substantive motions; letter-motions discouraged but require attorney certifications.
Redacted indictment generally permitted in jury room; redaction questions to Courtroom Deputy.
Cell phones, cameras, and electronic devices are strictly prohibited in the courtroom.
Litigants must arrange transcripts directly with the court reporter.
These procedures govern unless Judge Padin directs otherwise; deviations may be requested.
Follow Third Circuit or District of New Jersey rules if conflicts arise.
Court emphasizes civility, punctuality, and courtesy from all litigants.
Litigants should contact Judge Padin’s staff for questions not addressed in these procedures.