Court Rules
magistrate Judge
Verified Current2 days ago

Judge Justin T. Quinn

District of New Jersey

Limits & Logistics

Document Limits

Discovery Dispute Opposition
10 pgs
Settlement Memorandum
5 pgs
Settlement Memorandum Exhibits
20 pgs
Document
25 pgs

Adjournments

Notice Required
2Business Days

Must Include

  • 1
    Reason For Request
  • 2
    Original Date
  • 3
    Number Of Previous Requests
  • 4
    Adversary Position
  • 5
    Proposed New Dates

Must Include

  • 1
    Reason For Request
  • 2
    Original Date
  • 3
    Number Of Previous Requests
  • 4
    Previous Requests Granted Or Denied
  • 5
    Adversary Position
  • 6
    Proposed New Dates
Notice Required
0Calendar Days

Communication

Email

Chambers

No Status Inquiries
Email

Chambers

JTQ_Orders@njd.uscourts.gov
Settlement
Phone

Chambers

Scheduling
Advance Notice Required
Filters:AllMandatoryImportantCommunicationMemorandaSettlementDiscoveryECF FilingElectronicsLettersConferences

Detailed Drafting Rules

Communication ProtocolMandatory

All communications must be via CM/ECF; phone calls only for administrative matters; email/fax not accepted unless authorized.

All communications to the Court shall be in writing via CM/ECF, unless either directed or permitted by the Court. Telephone calls to chambers will be permitted as to administrative matters only or as otherwise directed by the Court. Email and fax communications will not be accepted or considered unless expressly authorized by the Court.

Email

Approved Topics
SchedulingEmergenciesStatus InquiriesTechnical Issues
Prohibited
  • Status Inquiries
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Document RequirementMandatory

Discovery dispute letters must be double-spaced, max 10 pages, and identify requests, responses, and resolution efforts.

The party(ies) seeking relief shall file a letter with the Court, which shall be double-spaced shall not exceed ten (10) pages, regardless of the number of disputed issues. The letter must identify the relevant request(s), the response(s) to the request(s), and the efforts taken to resolve the dispute.

Document Type

Discovery Dispute Letter

Content & Formatting
Case Number
Certificate Of Service
Legal Argument
Statement Of Facts
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Page or Word LimitMandatory

Opposition to discovery dispute must be filed within 5 days, double-spaced, max 10 pages.

The party(ies) opposing the relief sought shall file a response within five (5) days. The response shall be double-spaced and is limited to ten pages.

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Communication ProtocolMandatory

Settlement memoranda must be emailed to JTQ_Orders@njd.uscourts.gov

Only settlement memorandum shall be submitted to the Court via email to JTQ_Orders@njd.uscourts.gov.

Email

Direct to: Chambers

Approved Topics
Settlement
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|SecConfidential Submissions
Page or Word LimitMandatory

Settlement memorandum (max 5 double-spaced pages) due 5 business days before conference

Each party shall submit, by email to JTQ_Orders@njd.uscourts.gov, a confidential settlement memorandum of no more than five (5) double-spaced pages no later than five (5) business days before the conference.

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Page or Word LimitImportant

Settlement memorandum exhibits limited to 20 pages if included

Exhibits to settlement memorandum are not required, but if included should not exceed twenty (20) pages.

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Communication ProtocolImportant

Counsel must confer 48 hours before each court appearance.

Counsel must confer at least 48 hours in advance of each Court appearance to confirm attendance and to review any matters to be discussed with the Court.

Phone

Approved Topics
Scheduling
Requirements
  • Advance Notice Required
    48 hours
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