Judge Ann M. Donnelly
Limits & Logistics
Document Limits
Courtesy Copies
Filings (All filings)
Upon Request
Adjournments
Must Include
- 1Reason For Request
- 2Original Date
- 3Number Of Previous Requests
- 4Previous Requests Granted Or Denied
- 5Adversary Position
- 6Proposed New Dates
Communication
Letter Ecf
Chambers
Chambers
Detailed Drafting Rules
All communications with chambers must be via ECF letter, with copies to pro se parties.
All communications with chambers are to be via letter filed on ECF, with copies delivered to all parties who do not receive automatic notification through ECF (i.e., pro se parties). Parties should not delivery courtesy copies of letters to chambers.
Letter via ECF
Direct to: Chambers
- Status Inquiries
Pre-motion letter (max 3 pages) required to request pre-motion conference.
To request a pre-motion conference, the moving party is to file and serve a letter motion not to exceed three pages setting out the bases for the anticipated motion.
Pre-Motion Conference
A pre-motion conference is mandatory before filing. You must submit a letter first.
Letter Requirements
Opposition to pre-motion letter must be filed within 7 days (max 3 pages).
The opposing party or parties must respond with a letter not to exceed three pages within seven days.
Pre-Motion Conference
Check specific requirements before filing.
Letter Requirements
Motion papers must be filed promptly; bundling is prohibited.
Motion papers are to be filed promptly. Do not hold motion papers until all briefing is complete. In other words, the Court does not follow a “bundling” rule.
Filing Strategy
Bundling Policy
Motion papers must be filed promptly; bundling is prohibited.
Pre-motion letters must use Times New Roman 12-point font with one-inch margins.
The parties must use Times New Roman 12-point font, and one-inch margins.
Rule 56.1 statements must use Times New Roman 12-point font with one-inch margins.
Further, both the Rule 56.1 Statement and the Counterstatement must be submitted in Time New Roman 12-point font, with one-inch margins.
Summary judgment pre-motion letter (max 3 pages) must include both parties' LR 56.1 statements.
The movant should file a letter, not to exceed 3 pages, explaining the basis for its motion and should attach: (i) the moving party’s Local Rule 56.1 Statement, and (ii) the opposing party’s counterstatement, in one document, as described above.
Pre-Motion Conference
A pre-motion conference is mandatory before filing. You must submit a letter first.
Letter Requirements
Each exhibit must be filed as separate attachment, not grouped.
If parties attach multiple exhibits to affidavits or declarations, they should file each exhibit as a separate attachment to the affidavit or declaration on ECF (e.g., ECF No. 80 (affidavit), 80-1 (exhibit 1), 80-2 (exhibit 2)). In other words, do not group all exhibits into a single file.
Document Type
Affidavit Declaration
Memoranda of law limited to 25 pages (support/opposition) and 10 pages (reply), with specific formatting requirements.
Unless prior permission has been granted, memoranda of law in support of or in opposition to motions are limited to 25 pages, double spaced, and reply memoranda are limited to 10 pages, double spaced. Parties should use Times New Roman 12-point font and one-inch margins. All memoranda 10 pages or longer are to contain a table of contents and table of authorities. All PDFs must be uploaded in a text-searchable format.
Page limit extensions require written request 5 days before due date (1 day for reply briefs).
Requests to file memoranda exceeding the page limits must be made in writing five days prior to the due date, except with respect to reply briefs, in which case the written request must be made at least one day prior to the due date.
Notice Required
Before deadline or appearance
Government must notify Court in advance if victim will make impact statement.
The Government should advise the Court in advance if a victim will be making a victim impact statement.
Direct to: Chambers