Judge Stacey D. Adams
Individual Rules, Standing Orders & Policies
Limits & Logistics
Document Limits
Courtesy Copies
Courtesy copies
- Upon request
Adjournments
- Adjournment requests must be made at least 3 business days in advance, in writing via CM/ECF, and must include specific required information.
- Absent exigent circumstances, requests for extensions of time must be submitted at least three (3) business days before the scheduled deadline, or the request will not be considered. The request should be made in writing via CM/ECF as a letter request All requests for an extension of time, other than automatic extensions pursuant to Local Rule 6.1(b) or 7.1(d)(5), must comport with Local Rule 6.1 and include (i) the date(s) sought to be extended; (ii) the number of previous extensions; (iii) the reason for the current request; and (iv) whether the adversary consents and, if not, the reason given by the adversary for refusing consent.
Page & Word Limits4 rules
The party(ies) seeking relief shall file a letter with the Court, which shall be double-spaced and not exceed five (5) pages in length. No exhibits shall be attached. The letter shall set forth the efforts taken to resolve the dispute.
Letter
5 pages
Applies to: Attorney
Confidential settlement memoranda are limited to 10 double-spaced pages.
Each party is required to submit, by email to SDA_orders@njd.uscourts.gov, a confidential settlement memorandum of no more than ten (10) double spaced pages no later than five (5) business days before the conference.
Settlement Memorandum
10 pages
Applies to: Attorney
Pre-motion letters (moving and opposing parties) are limited to 3 pages each.
When seeking leave, the moving party must first submit a letter, no longer than three pages, summarizing the party’s argument and certifying what attempts have been made to meet and confer with the adversary to resolve the dispute. Within one week of the moving party’s letter, the opposing party must submit a letter, no longer than three pages, summarizing the party’s argument in opposition.
Pre Motion Letter
3 pages
Applies to: Attorney
Pre Motion Response Letter
3 pages
Applies to: Attorney
Voluminous exhibits to settlement letters (exceeding 20 pages) will not be reviewed by the Court unless
Settlement Exhibit
20 pages
Document Format Requirements3 rules
In addition to filing via CM/ECF, a copy of any proposed orders should be submitted in Word format via email to SDA_orders@njd.uscourts.gov.
DOCX
All motions must be accompanied by a proposed order in searchable PDF format, filed via CM/ECF.
shall be filed in searchable PDF format. Supporting documents, such as exhibits, may be filed in non-searchable format.
Document Filing Requirements9 rules
Proposed Discovery Confidentiality Orders must comply with FRCP 26(c) and Local Civil Rule 5.3, use the Appendix S form unless good cause shown, and if differing from Appendix S, submit clean and red-lined versions.
Any proposed Discovery Confidentiality Order agreed to by the parties must strictly comply with Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 26(c) and Local Civil Rule 5.3. Unless good cause is shown, the parties shall use the form included in Appendix S to the Local Civil Rules. If the proposed order differs from Appendix S, the parties must submit (i) a clean version of the proposed order that is ready for signature; and (ii) a red-lined version of the proposed order that delineates how it differs from Appendix S.
DocumentProposed Discovery Confidentiality Order
The Court will not consider a request for bail or bail modification until after defense counsel has consulted with the U.S. Attorney's Office and U.S. Pretrial Services has assessed the proposed bail package.
DocumentBail Request
Motions to amend must include a proposed amended pleading with red-lined edits and indicate whether consent was obtained from other parties.
Motions to amend must comply with Local Civil Rule 15.1 and shall be accompanied with a proposed amended pleading with red-lined edits that clearly indicate the proposed changes. Counsel shall attempt to gain the consent of all other parties before filing the application and indicate, in the application, whether consent was obtained.
DocumentMotion To Amend
Replies are not permitted without leave of Court.
DocumentReply
Motions to seal must include proposed order, proposed findings of fact and conclusions of law, and certify party consent.
Motions to seal must comply with Local Civil Rule 5.3(c) and must include a proposed order and proposed findings of fact and conclusions of law. In addition, the proposed order must include reference to the docket entries the party seeks to seal. Counsel shall make every effort to secure the consent of all parties regarding the request to seal and the movant shall certify as to whether all parties consent in the application.
DocumentMotion To Seal
All motions must be accompanied by a proposed order in searchable PDF format, filed via CM/ECF.
DocumentMotion
Requests for admission pro hac vice should be filed as motions and, provided the defendant(s) have answered and/or defense counsel has entered a notice of appearance, should indicate whether the other parties consent to the admission. There should also be one motion filed for each individual applicant for admission pro hac vice. A motion seeking admissions of more than one applicant will not be considered. Requests should also comply with Local Civil Rule 101.1(c) and enclose a proposed form of Order.
DocumentPro Hac Vice Motion
If oral argument is requested, it shall be indicated in the notice of motion.
DocumentNotice Of Motion
Telephone Conferences: Are permitted but must be initiated by letter informally outlining the issues to be discussed.
DocumentLetter
Filing & Service rules
Electronic Filing Rules
Non-confidential correspondence and written submissions must be electronically filed via CM/ECF, and fax is prohibited unless otherwise directed.
Shall be electronically filed via CM/ECF. Papers shall not be submitted by facsimile unless otherwise directed.
Page 1 | Correspondence and written submissions not containing confidential information
All communications with the Court (other than direct communication with law clerks on procedural matters) must be via formal letter filed electronically via CM/ECF.
All other communications shall be made via formal letter filed electronically via CM/ECF, unless otherwise directed by the Court.
Page 1 | Communications with the Court
In addition to filing via CM/ECF, a copy of any proposed orders should be submitted in Word format via email to SDA_orders@njd.uscourts.gov.
In addition to filing via CM/ECF, a copy of any proposed orders should be submitted in Word format via email to SDA_orders@njd.uscourts.gov.
Proposed orders accompanying motions must be filed via CM/ECF (ECF system).
All motions must be accompanied by a proposed order in searchable PDF format, filed via CM/ECF.
Filing Timing and Cure Windows
The joint proposed final pretrial order must be submitted 14 days before the conference, by email and mail, and must use the Uniform Final Pretrial Order form.
The parties shall submit, by email to SDA_orders@njd.uscourts.gov and regular mail, one (1) copy of the joint proposed final pretrial order no later than fourteen (14) days before the conference. Counsel shall utilize the Uniform Final Pretrial Order located on the website for the U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey.
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Responses to discovery dispute letters must be filed within 5 days, be double-spaced, and not exceed 5 pages.
The party(ies) opposing the relief sought shall file a response within five (5) days, which shall be double-spaced and not exceed five (5) pages in length. No exhibits shall be attached.
Page 2 | Discovery Disputes
Settlement memoranda must be submitted via email 5 business days before the conference.
Each party is required to submit, by email to SDA_orders@njd.uscourts.gov, a confidential settlement memorandum of no more than ten (10) double spaced pages no later than five (5) business days before the conference.
Service and Proof of Service Rules
Settlement letters and discovery dispute letters containing confidential information must be submitted by email to SDA_orders@njd.uscourts.gov.
Settlement letters and any discovery dispute letters containing information subject to a Discovery Confidentiality Order shall be submitted by email to SDA_orders@njd.uscourts.gov.
Page 1 | Confidential Submissions
Motions to enforce or quash a subpoena involving third parties must be made with notice to the relevant third party.
Motions to secure enforcement of a subpoena or to quash a subpoena involving third parties must be made with notice to the relevant third party.
Page 2 | Discovery Disputes
Settlement memoranda must be submitted via email to SDA_orders@njd.uscourts.gov.
Each party is required to submit, by email to SDA_orders@njd.uscourts.gov, a confidential settlement memorandum of no more than ten (10) double spaced pages no later than five (5) business days before the conference.
Courtesy Copy Requirements
Courtesy copies are not required unless requested by the Court.
By request of the Court only.
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Sealing & Redaction Procedures
Motions to seal must include proposed order (referencing docket entries to seal), proposed findings of fact/conclusions of law, and certify all party consent.
Motions to seal must comply with Local Civil Rule 5.3(c) and must include a proposed order and proposed findings of fact and conclusions of law. In addition, the proposed order must include reference to the docket entries the party seeks to seal. Counsel shall make every effort to secure the consent of all parties regarding the request to seal and the movant shall certify as to whether all parties consent in the application.
Pre-Motion Conference Requirements
Most civil motions require leave via pre-motion letter (max 3 pages) from moving party, with opposing response letter (max 3 pages) within 1 week; Rule 12(b) and remand motions within 30 days of removal are exempt.
No formal motions are permitted unless leave of court is first obtained, except for motions under Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 12(b) or motions to remand that must be filed within thirty days of removal pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1447(c). When seeking leave, the moving party must first submit a letter, no longer than three pages, summarizing the party’s argument and certifying what attempts have been made to meet and confer with the adversary to resolve the dispute. Within one week of the moving party’s letter, the opposing party must submit a letter, no longer than three pages, summarizing the party’s argument in opposition.
Adjournment & Extension Requirements
Adjournment requests must be made at least 3 business days in advance, in writing via CM/ECF, and must include specific required information.
Absent exigent circumstances, adjournment requests shall only be considered if made at least three (3) business days before the scheduled court proceeding. The party seeking an adjournment should attempt to gain the consent of all other parties before submitting said request. The request should be made in writing via CM/ECF as a letter request. The request must set forth: (a) the date of the court proceeding; (b) the length of adjournment requested; (c) the basis for the adjournment request; (d) whether all parties consent to or oppose the request; and (e) whether the adjournment request, if granted, would impact other scheduled dates or deadlines.
Page 1 | Adjournment Requests
Absent exigent circumstances, requests for extensions of time must be submitted at least three (3) business days before the scheduled deadline, or the request will not be considered. The request should be made in writing via CM/ECF as a letter request All requests for an extension of time, other than automatic extensions pursuant to Local Rule 6.1(b) or 7.1(d)(5), must comport with Local Rule 6.1 and include (i) the date(s) sought to be extended; (ii) the number of previous extensions; (iii) the reason for the current request; and (iv) whether the adversary consents and, if not, the reason given by the adversary for refusing consent.
Absent exigent circumstances, requests for extensions of time must be submitted at least three (3) business days before the scheduled deadline, or the request will not be considered. The request should be made in writing via CM/ECF as a letter request All requests for an extension of time, other than automatic extensions pursuant to Local Rule 6.1(b) or 7.1(d)(5), must comport with Local Rule 6.1 and include (i) the date(s) sought to be extended; (ii) the number of previous extensions; (iii) the reason for the current request; and (iv) whether the adversary consents and, if not, the reason given by the adversary for refusing consent.
Page 2 | Extension of Time
Chambers Communication Rules
Direct communication with law clerks is allowed only for procedural matters.
Direct communication with law clerks is permitted as to procedural matters only.
Page 1 | Communications with the Court