Court Rules
Common questions about Judge Eric R. Komitee's rules

Are courtesy copies required for Judge Eric R. Komitee?

Courtesy copies are required when a filing is >= 100 pages. Details: 1 copy, delivery upon filing, by hand delivery. One courtesy copy required for submissions of 100+ pages.

Does Judge Eric R. Komitee require a pre-motion conference or letter before filing a motion?

Yes. A pre-motion letter is required for covered motions before Judge Eric R. Komitee. Pre-motion conference required before Rule 12/56 motions and venue changes, except for certain case types.

What page or word limits apply to pre motion letter response before Judge Eric R. Komitee?

Judge Eric R. Komitee's rule states these limits: 3 pages. Response to pre-motion letter limited to 3 pages, due within 5 business days.

View ruleSource: page 5, section CIVIL MOTIONS

What page or word limits apply to brief before Judge Eric R. Komitee?

Judge Eric R. Komitee's rule states these limits: 25 pages. Excludes table of contents, table of authorities, and attachments. Page limits: 25 pages for dispositive motions, 15 pages for other motions, 10 pages for reply to dispositive, 5 pages for reply to other motions.

View ruleSource: page 6, section CIVIL MOTIONS

What formatting rules apply to filings before Judge Eric R. Komitee?

Judge Eric R. Komitee's formatting rule includes times new roman font, 12 point type, double spacing and margins top 1 inches, bottom 1 inches, left 1 inches, right 1 inches. Memoranda must be double-spaced, 1-inch margins, Times New Roman 12pt, footnotes 10pt minimum.

View ruleSource: page 6, section CIVIL MOTIONS

What must be included with proposed charges filings before Judge Eric R. Komitee?

The rule requires chambers submission and word processing files. Word-processing files of proposed charges must be submitted to chambers.

What must be included with adjournment request filings before Judge Eric R. Komitee?

The rule requires reason for request. Adjournment/extension requests must state existing deadline date and reason for request.

View ruleSource: page 2, section II.C.1.a-b

How may parties contact Judge Eric R. Komitee's chambers?

Parties may contact Judge Eric R. Komitee's chambers by letter ecf only as allowed by the rule. All communications with chambers must be filed on ECF; do not send copies of letters.

View ruleSource: page 1, section I.A.1

How does Judge Eric R. Komitee handle sealed or redacted filings?

Judge Eric R. Komitee's rules set procedures for sealed or redacted filings. Process: file redacted on ecf and file unredacted to chambers. Sealed document filings must follow EDNY website technical instructions.

How do I request an adjournment or extension before Judge Eric R. Komitee?

Requests should be made at least 3 business days in advance when this rule applies before Judge Eric R. Komitee. Adjournment/extension requests must be filed on ECF at least 3 business days before deadline, except for pro se litigants.

View ruleSource: page 2, section II.C.1

Does Judge Eric R. Komitee require motion papers to be bundled?

Yes. Judge Eric R. Komitee requires bundling for covered papers. Parties must provide tabbed binders with exhibits, exhibit list, and witness list on first day of trial.

View ruleSource: page 11, section EXHIBITS AND WITNESS LISTS

Does Judge Eric R. Komitee encourage junior lawyer participation?

Yes. Judge Eric R. Komitee's rules include a junior lawyer participation incentive. Junior lawyers (5 years or less experience) may increase likelihood of pre-motion conference.

View ruleSource: page 5, section CIVIL MOTIONS
Complete rules summary for Judge Eric R. Komitee

Word-processing files of proposed charges must be submitted to chambers.

All communications with chambers must be filed on ECF; do not send copies of letters.

All correspondence must include case name, docket number, and judge initials.

Call Mr. Jackson for docketing and scheduling matters.

Do not send emails except for specific exceptions or in response to scheduling emails from Chambers.

Adjournment/extension requests must be filed on ECF at least 3 business days before deadline, except for pro se litigants.

Adjournment/extension requests must state existing deadline date and reason for request.

All documents must be filed on ECF, except pro se parties are exempt.

Court mails orders only to pro se litigants at their on-file address.

All requests for relief must be designated as “motion” on ECF.

ECF entry line must clearly state subject matter of request.

Non-text exhibits impractical to file electronically should be submitted on virus-scanned USB to Clerk's Office and chambers.

ECF filings must indicate how exhibits were filed and what virus-scanning device was used.

All written submissions and supporting materials must be text-searchable to maximum extent possible.

For emergency submissions requiring immediate attention, call chambers.

Adverse party consent is not sufficient ground for extension or adjournment.

Deadlines generally not adjourned if parties reached settlement in principle but haven't filed stipulation to dismiss.

Sealed document filings must follow EDNY website technical instructions.

Sealing requests must explain necessity and propose narrowly tailored redactions.

Proposed redactions must be highlighted while keeping material readable.

Granted redactions require filing unredacted version under seal and redacted version publicly.

Proposed orders must be emailed to chambers in Word format and filed on ECF in PDF.

One courtesy copy required for submissions of 100+ pages.

No courtesy copies required for pleadings or filings to magistrate judge.

Motion to amend must include clean and blackline versions of proposed amended complaint.

Pro se plaintiffs exempt from motion to amend complaint requirements.

Pre-motion conference required before Rule 12/56 motions and venue changes, except for certain case types.

Response to pre-motion letter limited to 3 pages, due within 5 business days.

Junior lawyers (5 years or less experience) may increase likelihood of pre-motion conference.

Page limits: 25 pages for dispositive motions, 15 pages for other motions, 10 pages for reply to dispositive, 5 pages for reply to other motions.

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