Judge Jeremy D. Peterson
Individual Rules, Standing Orders & Policies
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Limits & Logistics
Document Limits
Page & Word Limits2 rules
The brief shall not exceed three pages in length. Attachments are prohibited.
- Brief
- Up to 3 pages
Except for exhibits and other supporting documents, no discovery motion, response, or reply shall exceed 20 pages without leave of the court.
- Discovery motion
- Up to 20 pages
Excluded from page count
- •Exhibits
Exception
More pages with leave of court
Document Filing Requirements1 rule
Proposed orders, applications, requests, stipulations must be emailed in Word format with electronic signature and date.
- Document
- Proposed order
Must include
- •Date signed
- •Electronic signature
Court's wording
In keeping with the Local Rules of the Eastern District, counsel must email to jdporders@caed.uscourts.gov all proposed orders, applications, requests, stipulations, etc., in Microsoft Word format. Per Local Rule 131(a)(c), the emailed document must include the attorney(s)' electronic signature(s) (i.e., "/s/ [Name]"), as well as the date signed. Include the case name and case number in the subject line of all emails.
Filing & Service rules
Courtesy Copy Requirements
Paper courtesy copies should not be provided to court chambers unless specifically requested.
Paper courtesy copies should not be provided to court chambers unless specifically requested.
Civil cases
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Pre-Motion Conference Requirements
Discovery motions require prior approval before filing.
Judge Peterson will not consider any discovery motions without prior approval obtained in accordance with the following procedures:
Civil cases
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