Court Rules
district Judge
Verified Current10 days ago

Judge Carol Bagley Amon

Eastern District of New York

Limits & Logistics

Document Limits

Proposed Findings Conclusions
15 pgs

Courtesy Copies

Filings (>5 pages)

Required

Filings (Pro Se filings)

Required

Filings (Pretrial Order)

Required

Adjournments

Must Include

  • 1
    Original Date
  • 2
    Number Of Previous Requests
  • 3
    Previous Requests Granted Or Denied
  • 4
    Adversary Position
Notice Required
48Hours

Communication

Phone

Chambers

(718) 613-2312
Technical Issues
Letter Ecf

Chambers

Scheduling
No Status Inquiries
Phone

Chambers

Emergencies
No Status Inquiries
Letter Fax

Chambers

Scheduling
No Status Inquiries
Filters:AllMandatoryImportantFormattingCommunicationLettersTRO/InjunctionECF FilingCourtesy CopiesBinders/TabsElectronics

Detailed Drafting Rules

Courtesy CopyMandatory

Courtesy copies required for ECF filings over 5 pages.

Hard copies of all papers filed electronically and exceeding five pages in length, including motions, letters, and stipulations, must be provided to Chambers. All such papers must be clearly marked “COURTESY COPY - ORIGINAL FILED BY ECF.”

Courtesy Copies Required

When: Page Threshold > 5
Logistics
Quantity1 Copy
TimingUpon Filing
MethodHand Delivery
Appearance
LabelingCOURTESY COPY - ORIGINAL FILED BY ECF
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|Sec1. ELECTRONIC CASE FILING (ECF)
Communication ProtocolNote

Contact Ms. Evelyn Levine for ECF technical questions.

Questions regarding the technical aspects of electronic filing, including questions about training, should be directed to Ms. Evelyn Levine at (718) 613-2312.

Phone

Direct to: Chambers

Approved Topics
Technical Issues
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|Sec1. ELECTRONIC CASE FILING (ECF)
Communication ProtocolMandatory

Communications with chambers must be by letter with copies to all counsel.

Letters. Except as provided below, communications with chambers shall be by letter, with copies simultaneously delivered to all counsel. Copies of correspondence between counsel shall not be sent to the Court.

Letter via ECF

Direct to: Chambers

Approved Topics
SchedulingStatus Inquiries
Prohibited
  • Status Inquiries
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|Sec2. COMMUNICATIONS WITH CHAMBERS
Communication ProtocolImportant

Phone calls to chambers only for emergencies with opposing counsel on line.

Telephone calls to chambers are permitted only in emergency situations requiring immediate attention. In such situations only, call chambers at the number listed above. If possible, opposing counsel should be on the line.

Phone

Direct to: Chambers

Approved Topics
Emergencies
Prohibited
  • Status Inquiries
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|Sec2. COMMUNICATIONS WITH CHAMBERS
Communication ProtocolImportant

Faxes to chambers require copies to all counsel, max 10 pages without authorization.

Faxes. Faxes to chambers are permitted only if copies are simultaneously faxed or delivered to all counsel. No document longer than ten pages may be faxed without prior authorization. All faxes should be followed with a hard copy to be electronically filed.

Letter Fax

Direct to: Chambers

Approved Topics
SchedulingStatus Inquiries
Prohibited
  • Status Inquiries
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|Sec2. COMMUNICATIONS WITH CHAMBERS
Pre-Motion ProcedureMandatory

Pre-motion letter limited to 3 pages; response due within 7 days.

To arrange a pre-motion conference, the moving party shall submit a letter not to exceed three (3) pages in length setting forth the basis for the anticipated motion. All parties so served must serve and file a letter response, not to exceed three (3) pages, within seven days from service of the notification letter.

Pre-Motion Conference

A pre-motion conference is mandatory before filing. You must submit a letter first.

Letter Requirements

Status
Required
Max Length3 pgs
Opposition Due7 days
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|Sec3. MOTIONS
Format RequirementMandatory

Courtesy copies must be in a single binder with numbered tabs in specified order.

Courtesy copies should be submitted in a single binder containing the following documents in the following order separated in individual numbered tabs: 1. Opening Brief 2. Response Brief 3. Reply Brief (if any) 4. For motions to dismiss: Complaint 5. For motions for summary judgment: all Local Rule 56.1 statements and counterstatements in individual tabs.

Layout & Binding
Margins
Top:1"
Left:1.5"
Right:1"
Bottom:1"
Binding Style
Securely Bound
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|SecD. Filing of Motion
Format RequirementMandatory

Exhibits must be in separate binder with separate tabs, all documents double-sided.

Any exhibits filed with motions should be provided in a separate binder from the above, with exhibits separately tabbed. All documents should be printed double-sided.

Layout & Binding
Margins
Top:1"
Left:1.5"
Right:1"
Bottom:1"
Binding Style
Securely Bound
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|SecD. Filing of Motion
Page or Word LimitMandatory

Proposed findings and conclusions limited to 15 pages without Court approval one week before trial.

Proposed findings of fact and conclusions of law, not to exceed fifteen pages without the express approval of the Court.

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|SecOne Week Prior to Trial - Non-Jury Trials