Court Rules
magistrate Judge
Verified Current12 days ago

Judge Marcia M. Henry

Eastern District of New York

Limits & Logistics

Document Limits

Letter Motion
3 pgs
Letter Motion
15 pgs
Motion
15 pgs

Courtesy Copies

Filings (All filings)

Required

Adjournments

Must Include

  • 1
    Filing Method
  • 2
    Original Date
  • 3
    Reason For Request
  • 4
    Number Of Previous Requests
  • 5
    Previous Requests Granted Or Denied
  • 6
    Adversary Position
  • 7
    Affects Other Dates
  • 8
    Proposed Rescheduled Date
Notice Required
3Business Days

Communication

Phone

Chambers

EmergenciesScheduling
Advance Notice Required
No Status Inquiries
Letter Fax

Chambers

No Status Inquiries
Phone

Chambers

(718) 804-2740
Scheduling
No Hours
Phone

Clerk

(718) 613-2610
Technical Issues
No Status Inquiries
Email

Chambers

Scheduling
In Person

Chambers

Scheduling
Advance Notice Required
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Detailed Drafting Rules

Communication ProtocolMandatory

Immediate telephone notification to chambers required for recusal requests

A party or the parties shall immediately notify chambers by telephone if any party believes Judge Henry should be recused from any pending civil or criminal matter due to her direct or indirect involvement in the matter during the time she served in the United States Attorney’s Office, or for any other reason.

Phone

Direct to: Chambers

Approved Topics
Emergencies
Requirements
  • Advance Notice Required
    immediately
Communication ProtocolMandatory

Telephone calls to chambers are generally prohibited.

Telephone calls to chambers are prohibited except as set forth in these rules.

Phone

Direct to: Chambers

Approved Topics
SchedulingEmergenciesStatus InquiriesTechnical Issues
Prohibited
  • Status Inquiries
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Communication ProtocolMandatory

Faxes to chambers are not permitted.

Letter Fax

Direct to: Chambers

Prohibited
  • Status Inquiries
Page 2
|SecI. COMMUNICATION WITH CHAMBERS
Communication ProtocolNote

Chambers phone number available for adjournment requests between 9 AM-5 PM ET

If so, counsel may call (718) 804-2740 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Eastern Time.

Phone

Direct to: Chambers

Approved Topics
Scheduling
Prohibited
  • Hours
    9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Eastern Time
Communication ProtocolImportant

Docket sheet must be accessed electronically; clerk may assist with access but not reading

For case related questions, including deadlines and confirmation of conference dates, counsel should electronically access the docket sheet. Counsel may call the Clerk’s Office at (718) 613-2610 for assistance accessing the docket sheet. Counsel shall not to ask the party answering the line to read the docket sheet for them.

Phone

Direct to: Clerk

Approved Topics
Technical Issues
Prohibited
  • Status Inquiries
Communication ProtocolNote

Court designates conferencing method in scheduling orders (telephone, video, or in person)

The Court will designate the method of conferencing in scheduling orders. The Court may choose to conference with the parties by telephone, video or in person.

Phone

Direct to: Chambers

Approved Topics
Scheduling
Communication ProtocolNote

Telephone conferences require dialing 10 minutes before scheduled time

If the court conference is held by telephone, the dial-in number will be noted in the scheduling order. The parties are directed to dial in ten (10) minutes before the scheduled time for the conference.

Phone

Direct to: Chambers

Approved Topics
Scheduling
Requirements
  • Advance Notice Required
    10 minutes before scheduled time
Communication ProtocolNote

Video conferences use emailed Zoom links; parties must follow court instructions

If the court conference is held video, the Court will email a Zoom link to the email addresses of all counsel listed on the docket. Parties are instructed to follow the instructions docketed by the Court in advance of any video conference.

Email

Direct to: Chambers

Approved Topics
Scheduling
Communication ProtocolNote

In-person conferences require arrival 10 minutes early and check-in with Courtroom Deputy

Parties shall arrive at least ten (10) minutes prior to the designated start time and shall check in with the Courtroom Deputy.

In Person

Direct to: Chambers

Approved Topics
Scheduling
Requirements
  • Advance Notice Required
    10 minutes before scheduled time
Page or Word LimitMandatory

Discovery motions limited to 3 pages; responses due within 7 days.

If discovery motions are absolutely necessary, litigants shall file them electronically by letter motion as a “Motion.” Such letter motions may not exceed three (3) pages in length, exclusive of attachments. A response not exceeding three (3) pages in length, exclusive of attachments, must be served and filed within seven days (7) of receipt of the letter motion, unless a motion for additional time is granted.

Page or Word LimitMandatory

Non-dispositive motions limited to 15 pages; opposition limited to 15 pages; no replies without leave.

All other non-dispositive motions (i.e., motions to amend the complaint, stay discovery, appoint lead counsel, conditional certification of a collective action, etc.) should comply with Local Civil Rule 7.1(e). The length of the letter motion shall not exceed fifteen (15) pages, exclusive of attachments. Opposition papers are also limited to fifteen (15) pages. No replies shall be permitted absent leave from the Court.

Page or Word LimitMandatory

Motions on notice limited to 15 pages; reply memoranda limited to 10 pages.

motions on notice are limited to fifteen (15) pages, and reply memoranda are limited to ten (10) pages.