Judge Marcia M. Henry
Limits & Logistics
Document Limits
Courtesy Copies
Filings (All filings)
Required
Adjournments
Must Include
- 1Filing Method
- 2Original Date
- 3Reason For Request
- 4Number Of Previous Requests
- 5Previous Requests Granted Or Denied
- 6Adversary Position
- 7Affects Other Dates
- 8Proposed Rescheduled Date
Communication
Phone
Chambers
Letter Fax
Chambers
Phone
Chambers
Phone
Clerk
Chambers
In Person
Chambers
Detailed Drafting Rules
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
- Advance Notice Requiredimmediately
Telephone calls to chambers are generally prohibited.
Telephone calls to chambers are prohibited except as set forth in these rules.
Phone
Direct to: Chambers
- Status Inquiries
Faxes to chambers are not permitted.
Letter Fax
Direct to: Chambers
- Status Inquiries
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
- Hours9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Eastern Time
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.
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
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
- Advance Notice Required10 minutes before scheduled time
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.
Direct to: Chambers
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
- Advance Notice Required10 minutes before scheduled time
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.
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.
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.