The rule limits courtesy-copy delivery rather than stating a blanket requirement before Judge Eric N. Vitaliano. Courtesy copies should not be sent unless the docket specifically directs parties to provide them.
Judge Eric N. Vitaliano's rules set a pre-motion procedure for rule 12, rule 56, and venue change. When all parties are represented, pre-motion conferences are required before FRCP 12, FRCP 56, and venue-change motions.
Judge Eric N. Vitaliano's formatting rule includes file format PDF and ocr readable. PDF e-filings must be OCR-readable.
The rule requires certificate of service. When a recipient does not get ECF notice, a simultaneous copy must be served and an affidavit of service must be filed.
The rule identifies required filing content or certificates. Each served motion paper must be accompanied by a cover letter identifying representation and the served papers.
Parties may contact Judge Eric N. Vitaliano's chambers by letter ecf only as allowed by the rule. Communications with Chambers must be made in writing through ECF, with pro se litigants filing through the Clerk’s Office.
Judge Eric N. Vitaliano's rules set procedures for sealed or redacted filings. Process: file redacted on ecf. Electronic filings must comply with FRCP 5.2 redaction requirements.
Requests should be made at least 48 hours in advance when this rule applies before Judge Eric N. Vitaliano. Adjournment requests for court appearances must be filed at least 48 hours in advance, while emergency requests within 48 hours must be initiated by phone call to the Case Manager.
Yes. Judge Eric N. Vitaliano requires bundling for covered papers. Motion papers generally must not be filed until briefing is complete.
If a party believes a pre-trial memorandum would be useful, it must be submitted at least seven days before trial.
Communications with Chambers must be made in writing through ECF, with pro se litigants filing through the Clerk’s Office.
When a recipient does not get ECF notice, a simultaneous copy must be served and an affidavit of service must be filed.
Email to Chambers is allowed only for time-sensitive matters and only with prior authorization.
Conference requests cannot be made by email to Chambers.
Fax communications to Chambers are discouraged.
Adjournment requests for court appearances must be filed at least 48 hours in advance, while emergency requests within 48 hours must be initiated by phone call to the Case Manager.
Extension requests must be filed as a Motion for Extension of Time, include specified disclosures, be made on 48 hours’ notice absent good cause, and include a proposed revised schedule when other dates are affected.
Each served motion paper must be accompanied by a cover letter identifying representation and the served papers.
Electronic filing is mandatory, but pro se parties are automatically exempt and must file with the Clerk rather than Chambers.
Filings must be served on parties/counsel not receiving ECF notices, and an affidavit of service is required.
Technical ECF questions should be directed to the ECF Help Desk by phone.
Electronic filings must comply with FRCP 5.2 redaction requirements.
Very large filings must be split into multiple ECF docket entries with Help Desk consultation.
PDF e-filings must be OCR-readable.
Courtesy copies should not be sent unless the docket specifically directs parties to provide them.
When exhibits are hard-copy filed, related e-filed papers must clearly state that fact.
A sealing request must be filed on ECF as a motion, and a public redacted version must be filed simultaneously.
A motion to seal must include factual/legal grounds and attach the document proposed for sealing.
When all parties are represented, pre-motion conferences are required before FRCP 12, FRCP 56, and venue-change motions.
Pre-motion requests and responses must be letter submissions capped at three pages, with responses due within seven days.
A pre-motion letter served within FRCP 12(a) timing counts as timely service for an FRCP 12(b) motion.
FRCP 56 pre-motion conference requests must be made within 30 days after close-of-discovery certification, absent court order or good cause.
Pre-motion conferences are exempted in listed categories (including pro se and several case types), and discovery motions follow Local Civil Rules 6.4 and 37.3.
Parties must jointly submit a letter proposing a briefing schedule when a motion may proceed.
Parties must obtain court approval of the motion schedule before serving motion papers and cannot change that schedule without a court order.
Memoranda must be in 12-point Times New Roman.
Memoranda must display the date of service on the front cover.
Memoranda that are 10 pages or longer must include both a table of contents and a table of authorities.
Motion papers generally must not be filed until briefing is complete.