Court Rules
magistrate Judge
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Judge Marcia M. Henry

Individual Rules, Standing Orders & Policies

Eastern District of New York

Limits & Logistics

Document Limits

Letter
3 pgs
Opposition
3 pgs
Letter
15 pgs
Opposition
15 pgs
Document
15 pgs

Courtesy Copies

Filings

Not Required

Filings (All filings)

Upon Request

Adjournments

Must Include

  • 1
    Proposed Rescheduled Date
  • 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
Notice Required
3Business Days

Communication

Letter Ecf

Clerk

Scheduling
Phone

Chambers

Emergencies
No Hours, Status Inquiries
Phone

Chambers

(718) 804-2740
Scheduling
No Hours
Phone

Clerk

(718) 613-2610
Technical Issues
No Status Inquiries
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Detailed Drafting Rules

Communication ProtocolMandatory

Pro se litigants must file documents via hand delivery/mail to Pro Se clerk or deliver copy to opposing attorney.

Pro se litigants should file any documents: (1) via hand delivery or U.S. mail to the designated "Pro Se clerk" in the Clerk's office to the attention of Judge Henry and the presiding District Judge or (2) by delivering a copy (by email or U.S. mail) to the attorney for the opposing party.

Letter via ECF

Direct to: Clerk

Approved Topics
SchedulingEmergenciesStatus InquiriesTechnical Issues
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|SecI. COMMUNICATION WITH CHAMBERS - A. Written Communications - 5. Pro Se Litigants - c
Communication ProtocolMandatory

Telephone calls to chambers are prohibited; no substantive matters or adjournment requests by phone. Faxes prohibited.

Telephone calls to chambers are prohibited except as set forth in these rules. The Court does not discuss substantive legal matters about a case or accept adjournment requests via telephone. Faxes to chambers are not permitted.

Phone

Direct to: Chambers

Approved Topics
SchedulingEmergenciesStatus InquiriesTechnical Issues
Prohibited
  • Hours
    Telephone calls prohibited except as set forth in rules
  • Status Inquiries
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|SecI. COMMUNICATION WITH CHAMBERS - B. Telephone Calls and Case Related Inquiries - 1. General
Communication ProtocolNote

Parties may contact chambers by phone only for emergencies preventing appearance on day of scheduled conference.

Counsel or parties should contact chambers if, on the day of a scheduled court conference, the parties cannot appear due to an emergency

Phone

Direct to: Chambers

Approved Topics
SchedulingEmergenciesStatus InquiriesTechnical Issues
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|SecI. COMMUNICATION WITH CHAMBERS - B. Telephone Calls and Case Related Inquiries - 2. Emergencies
Communication ProtocolNote

Counsel may call chambers between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. to inform that an adjournment request via ECF is forthcoming.

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

Phone

Direct to: Chambers

Approved Topics
SchedulingEmergenciesStatus InquiriesTechnical Issues
Prohibited
  • Hours
    9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Eastern Time
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|SecI. COMMUNICATION WITH CHAMBERS
Communication ProtocolMandatory

Parties must immediately notify chambers by telephone if Judge Henry should be recused due to prior involvement in the case.

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
SchedulingEmergenciesStatus InquiriesTechnical Issues
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|SecI. COMMUNICATION WITH CHAMBERS
Communication ProtocolImportant

Counsel should access docket sheet electronically for case questions; may call Clerk's Office for access assistance but cannot ask them to read the docket.

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
SchedulingEmergenciesStatus InquiriesTechnical Issues
Prohibited
  • Status Inquiries
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|SecI. COMMUNICATION WITH CHAMBERS
Communication ProtocolMandatory

Parties must contact Chambers immediately by telephone when deposition disputes cannot be resolved.

If the parties are unable to reach a satisfactory resolution, the parties are directed to contact Chambers immediately by telephone with all parties on the line. The Court Deputy will provide a conference line for the parties to reconvene on the record.

Phone

Direct to: Chambers

Approved Topics
SchedulingEmergenciesStatus InquiriesTechnical Issues
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|SecIV. DISPUTES DURING ONGOING DEPOSITIONS
Communication ProtocolImportant

Voicemails to Chambers regarding deposition disputes must include case number and callback number.

If the parties leave a voicemail, the message must include the case number and a direct callback number for the Court staff to reach the parties conducting the deposition.

Phone

Direct to: Chambers

Approved Topics
SchedulingEmergenciesStatus InquiriesTechnical Issues
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|SecIV. DISPUTES DURING ONGOING DEPOSITIONS
Page or Word LimitMandatory

Discovery letter motions are limited to 3 pages, exclusive of attachments.

Such letter motions may not exceed three (3) pages in length, exclusive of attachments.

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|SecV. MOTIONS
Page or Word LimitMandatory

Responses to discovery letter motions are limited to 3 pages, 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.

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|SecV. MOTIONS
Page or Word LimitMandatory

Non-discovery non-dispositive letter motions are limited to 15 pages.

The length of the letter motion shall not exceed fifteen (15) pages, exclusive of attachments.

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|SecV. MOTIONS
Page or Word LimitMandatory

Opposition papers to non-dispositive motions are limited to 15 pages.

Opposition papers are also limited to fifteen (15) pages.

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|SecV. MOTIONS
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.

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|SecC. Motion Practice
Format RequirementMandatory

Memoranda must use double spacing, reasonable margins, and 12-point or larger font.

All memoranda of law must use reasonable margins, double spacing, and a reasonable font of twelve (12) point or larger, including for footnotes.

Applies When:Document Type Set Undefined
Typography
Size12 pt
Line SpacingDouble
Layout & Binding
Margins
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|SecC. Motion Practice
Communication ProtocolNote

Oral argument may be requested by letter accompanying motion papers.

Parties may request oral argument by letter accompanying moving, opposition, or reply papers.

Letter via ECF

Direct to: Chambers

Approved Topics
Scheduling
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|SecE. Oral Argument

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