Judge Nusrat J. Choudhury
Limits & Logistics
Document Limits
Courtesy Copies
Filings (>50 pages)
Required
Filings (All filings)
Required
Filings (>20 pages)
Required
Filings (Temporary Restraining Order)
Required
Adjournments
Must Include
- 1Speedy Trial Waiver
- 2Reason For Request
- 3Original Date
- 4Number Of Previous Requests
- 5Previous Requests Granted Or Denied
- 6Adversary Position
- 7Proposed New Dates
- 8Affects Other Dates
- 9Opposing Party Reasons For Declining Consent
Must Include
- 1Reason For Request
- 2Original Date
Must Include
- 1Reason For Request
- 2Affects Other Dates
Must Include
- 1Reason For Request
- 2Good Cause
- 3Opposing Party Consent
Communication
Letter Ecf
Chambers
Chambers
Phone
Intake Unit
Chambers
Chambers
Writing
Court
Detailed Drafting Rules
Word-processing files required for proposed orders and jury instructions.
M a n d at o r y f o r p r o p o s e d o r d e r s, j u r y i n st r u cti o n s, a n d si mil a r fili n g s.
DOCX
Text-searchable submissions required except for pro se litigants.
M a n d at o r y, e x c e pt f o r p r o s e liti g ant s.
PDF A
Identify addressee and subject in ECF header for letters.
I d e ntif y a d d r e s s e e a n d s u bj e ct m att e r i n E C F h e a d e r.
Include docket number and judge initials on all papers.
I n cl u d e t h e d o c k et n u m b e r a n d i niti al s of t h e Di st ri ct J u d g e ( N J C) a n d a s si g n e d M a gi st r at e J u d g e o n all p a p e r s.
Include only relevant transcript pages and highlight relevant text.
I n cl u d e o nl y t h e r el e v a nt p a g e s of t h e t r a n s c ri pt a n d hi g hli g ht t h e r el e v a nt t e xt.
All communications should be in writing and filed on ECF unless urgent or scheduling issues.
All c o m m u ni c ati o n s s h o ul d b e i n w riti n g a n d fil ed o n E C F u nl e s s t h e y c o n c e r n u r g e nt m att e r s o r s c h e d uli n g i s s u e s.
Letter via ECF
Direct to: Chambers
- Status Inquiries
Contact chambers by email for urgent matters, indicate time-sensitive in subject line.
C o nt a ct C h a m b e r s b y e m ail a n d i n di c at e i n t h e s u bj e ct li n e t h at t h e m att e r i s ti m e -s e n siti v e .
Direct to: Chambers
- Status Inquiries
Chambers staff cannot assist with ECF filing; contact ECF helpline at (718) 613-2610 or consult ECF User Guide.
1. 1. 3. C h a m b e r s st aff c a n n ot h el p wit h fili n g vi a E C F. F o r E C F a s si st a n c e, pl e a s e c all t h e E C F h el pli n e at ( 7 1 8) 6 1 3 - 26 1 0 o r c o n s ult t h e E C F U s e r G ui d e .
Phone
Direct to: Intake Unit
- Status Inquiries
All written submissions and supporting materials must be text-searchable to the extent practicable, except those filed by pro se litigants.
All w ritt e n s u b mi s si o n s a n d s u p p o rti n g m at e ri al s , e x c e pt t h o s e fil e d b y p r o s e liti- g a nt s, m u st b e t e xt -s e a r c h a bl e t o t h e e xt e nt p r a cti c a bl e. I n a c a s e r e m o v e d f r o m st at e c o u rt, t h e r e m o vi n g p a rt y s h all e n d e a v o r t o fil e t h e st at e c o u rt d o c u m e nt s i n a t e xt - s e a r c h a bl e f o r m.
Filings styled as "Letter" must identify addressee and subject matter in ECF header.
A n y fili n g st yl e d a s a “ L ett e r” s h all i d e ntif y i n it s E C F h e a d e r : (i) t h e a d d r e s s e e a n d (ii) t h e s u bj e ct m att e r. E. g. , “ L ett e r t o J u d g e C h o u d h u r y r e: P r e - M oti o n C o nf e r e n c e R e q u e st.”
Only relevant transcript pages may be filed with citations.
Parties shall file only the pages of transcripts containing relevant testimony cited in the memoranda of law or affidavits. All excerpts must comply with Federal Rule of Evidence 106. Parties shall include the portion of the transcript necessary for completeness and highlight the relevant sections. If the transcript contains a discussion of a matter, the whole discussion should be included.
Document Type
Evidentiary Filing
Diversity jurisdiction letter (max 2 pages) required within 30 days.
In any action in which subject matter jurisdiction is founded on diversity of citizenship pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1332, the party asserting the existence of such jurisdiction shall, within thirty (30) days of the filing of the action or its removal from state court to federal court, file on ECF a letter no longer than two (2) pages explaining the basis for that party’s belief that diversity of citizenship exists, addressing the citizenship of each party to the litigation. Where any party is a corporation, the letter shall state both the place of incorporation and the principal place of business. In cases where any party is a partnership, limited partnership, limited liability company or trust, the letter shall state the citizenship of each of the entity’s members, shareholders, partners, and/or trustees.
Document Type
Diversity Jurisdiction Letter
All chambers communications must be in writing via ECF.
All communications with Chambers shall be in writing and filed on ECF, with copies simultaneously delivered to all parties who do not receive automatic notification through ECF. Copies of correspondence between counsels shall not be sent to the Court. Parties may not send faxes to the Court without prior authorization.
Letter via ECF
Direct to: Chambers
- Advance Notice Requirednone
- Hours9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Status Inquiries
Email Chambers for time-sensitive ECF submissions.
The Court will generally review ECF submissions the business day after they are filed. If a submission requires immediate attention, please file on ECF and email Chambers at Choudhury_Chambers@nyed.uscourts.gov, indicating in the subject line that the email pertains to a time-sensitive matter.
Direct to: Chambers
- Advance Notice Requirednone
- Hoursbusiness_hours
- Status Inquiries
Counsel are encouraged but not required to alert Court when less experienced attorney is participating.
C o u n s el a r e e n c o u r a g e d, b ut n ot r e q ui r e d, t o al e rt t h e C o u rt w h e n a l e s s e x p e- ri e n c e d att o r n e y i s p a rti ci p ati n g i n t ri al o r p r e -t ri al a p p e a r a n c e s.
Letter via ECF
- Status Inquiries
Pre-motion letter (max 3 single-spaced pages) required before filing motions.
To request a pre-motion conference, the moving party shall file and serve a letter motion not to exceed three (3) single-spaced pages in length setting forth the basis for the anticipated motion.
Pre-Motion Conference
A pre-motion conference is mandatory before filing. You must submit a letter first.
Letter Requirements
Response to pre-motion letter (max 3 single-spaced pages) required within 7 days for non-pro se parties.
Except for pro se litigants, all parties served shall serve and file a letter response, not to exceed three (3) single-spaced pages within seven (7) days from service of the notification letter.
Pre-Motion Conference
Check specific requirements before filing.
Letter Requirements
Memoranda must be in 12-point Times New Roman font with 1-inch margins, filed in text-searchable format with service date on cover, and include TOC/TOA if over 10 pages.
5. 3. 3. All m e m o r a n d a of l a w s h all b e p r o d u c e d i n 1 2 -p oi nt Ti m e s N e w R o m a n f o nt (i n cl u di n g f o ot n ot e s) a n d s h all h a v e o n e -i n c h m a r gi n s o n all si d e s. A n y m e m o r a n d u m l o n g e r t h a n t e n ( 1 0) p a g e s s h all c ont ai n a t a bl e of c o nt e nt s a n d t a bl e of a ut h o riti e s . All m e m o r a n d a m u st b e fil e d i n a t e xt -s e a r c h a bl e f o r m at a n d m u st h a v e t h e d at e of s e r vi c e p ri nt e d o n t h e f r o nt c o v e r. C a s el a w cit ati o n s s h all b e t o offi ci al c a s e r e p o rt e r s . F o r d e ci si o n s n ot a v ail a bl e i n offi ci al r e p o rt e r s, t h e C o u rt r e q u e st s cit ati o n s t o t h e W e stl a w el e ct r o ni c c a s e d at a b a s e. P a rti e s m u st att a c h a s a n e x hi bit d e ci si o n s cit e d t h at a r e n ot a v ail a bl e i n offi ci al r e p o rt e r s o r o n W e stl a w.
Digital exhibits must be submitted through EDNY's Digital Media Exhibit Submission procedure, not via CD-ROM or flash drive.
T h e C o u rt will n ot a c c e pt e x hi bit s s u b mitt e d vi a C D -r o m o r fl a s h d ri v e. A n y di git al m e di a e x hi bit s h all b e s u b mitt e d t h r o u g h t h e E a st e r n Di st ri ct of N e w Y o r k’ s Di git al M e di al E x hi bit S u b mi s si o n p r o c e d u r e, a s d et ail e d o n t h e E. D. N. Y. w e b sit e: e vi d e n c e. n y e d. u s c o u rt s. g o v .
Exhibits on ECF must be designated with short titles, e.g., 'Ex. 1 – Doe Declaration' rather than just 'Ex. 1.'
T h e e x hi bit s s h all b e d e si g n at e d o n E C F wit h s h o rt titl e s. E. g. , “ E x. 1 – D o e D e cl a r ati o n,” r at h e r t h a n “ E x. 1.”
Moving party must email Chambers with notice of filing and requested timeframe for court action on temporary restraining orders.
T h e m o vi n g p a rt y m u s t e m ail C h a m b e r s gi vi n g n oti c e of t h e fili n g a n d t h e ti m e f r a m e r e q u e st e d f o r C o u rt a cti o n.
Direct to: Chambers
Plea agreements and information must be emailed to Courtroom Deputy Bryan Morabit.
The plea agreement and information should be sent by email to Courtroom Deputy Bryan Morabit at Bryan_Morabit@nyed.uscourts.gov.
JPTO must use Times New Roman 12-point font throughout.
The JPTO will use Times New Roman 12-point font throughout.
Pro se litigants must communicate only in writing and keep contact information current; failure may result in dismissal or default.
A pro se litigant shall: (i) only communicate with the Court in writing and (ii) ensure that contact information on file with the Court remains current; failure to do so may result in dismissal of claims and/or entry of default judgment.
Writing
Direct to: Court
- Current Contact Info Required