Eastern District of New York Chambers Communication Rules

All communications with chambers must be in writing and filed on ECF.

Source text: 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 counsel shall not be sent to the Court.

Fax communication with chambers requires prior authorization.

Source text: Faxes to chambers are permitted only if prior authorization is obtained.

Communications with chambers must be in writing via ECF with copies to non-ECF parties.

Source text: Except as provided below, all communications with chambers shall be in writing and filed via ECF, with copies simultaneously delivered to all parties who do not receive automatic notification through ECF. Copies of correspondence between counsel shall not be sent to the court.

All communications with chambers must be via ECF letter, with copies to pro se parties.

Source text: All communications with chambers are to be via letter filed on ECF, with copies delivered to all parties who do not receive automatic notification through ECF (i.e., pro se parties). Parties should not delivery courtesy copies of letters to chambers.

Communications with chambers must be by letter with copies to all counsel.

Source text: Letters. Except as provided below, communications with chambers shall be by letter, with copies simultaneously delivered to all counsel. Copies of correspondence between counsel shall not be sent to the Court.

Written communications with chambers must be filed through ECF.

Source text: File via ECF.

Non-emergency communications with chambers must be in writing and filed via ECF, with simultaneous copies to parties not receiving ECF notice.

Source text: Except in emergency situations requiring immediate attention or as otherwise noted in these Individual Practice Rules, all communications with chambers shall be in writing and filed via ECF, with copies simultaneously delivered to all parties who do not receive automatic notification through ECF.

In newly assigned criminal cases, the U.S. Attorney’s Office must promptly inform chambers of assignment and specified prior SDNY Criminal Division involvement, and phone calls to chambers may be used for this.

Source text: Assistant United States Attorneys are responsible for informing chambers as soon as a new case has been assigned to Judge Gujarati so that a conference can be scheduled. The United States Attorney’s Office must also inform chambers whether or not the Criminal Division of the United States Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York had any involvement in the case’s investigation or prosecution prior to September 22, 2020. 2 Telephone calls to chambers are permitted for these purposes.

Phone calls to chambers are allowed only for emergencies requiring immediate attention (except Rule II(C) matters).

Source text: Telephone Calls: Except as provided in Rule II(C) below, telephone calls to chambers are permitted ONLY in emergency situations requiring immediate attention. In such situations only, call chambers at the number listed above.

Communications with Chambers must be made in writing through ECF, with pro se litigants filing through the Clerk’s Office.

Source text: Communications with Chambers shall be in writing and filed on ECF or, in the case of pro se litigants, with the Clerk of Court’s office.

Email to Chambers is allowed only for time-sensitive matters and only with prior authorization.

Source text: Emails to Chambers are permitted only for time-sensitive requests and where prior authorization from Chambers is obtained.

Conference requests cannot be made by email to Chambers.

Source text: Conference requests may not be submitted via email.

Requests to charge and proposed verdict sheets must be submitted by email at least seven days before trial.

Source text: Requests to charge and proposed verdict sheets shall be submitted via email in Microsoft Word format at least seven days before trial.

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

Source text: All communications with chambers shall be in writing and filed on ECF. Copies of letters should not be sent to chambers.

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

Source text: Do not send emails, except pursuant to a specific exception specified in these rules (e.g., Part II, Section C), or in response to a purely scheduling-related email from Chambers.

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

Source text: All documents must be filed on ECF, with the sole exception that pro se parties are exempt from mandatory ECF filing.

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

Source text: All requests for relief from the Court, including requests for an adjournment or extension of time, shall be designated as a “motion” on ECF.

Communications with chambers must be written and filed on ECF, and letter copies should not be sent directly to chambers.

Source text: All communications with chambers shall be in writing and filed on ECF. Copies of letters should not be sent to chambers.

Email to chambers is prohibited except for explicit rule-based exceptions or replies to chambers scheduling emails.

Source text: Do not send emails, except pursuant to a specific exception specified in these rules (e.g., Part II, Section C), or in response to a purely scheduling-related email from Chambers.

Emergency submissions requiring immediate attention should be communicated to chambers by phone.

Source text: If an emergency submission requires immediate attention, please call chambers.

Written communications with Chambers must be filed as ECF letters, with simultaneous copy service on pro se litigants.

Source text: Except as provided below, communications with Chambers shall be by letter electronically filed with the Court, with copies simultaneously delivered or mailed to any pro se litigant.

Urgent matters should be raised by phone to Chambers, with an initial email request for contact information.

Source text: For situations requiring immediate attention from the Court, counsel should call Chambers directly; in such situations, parties should first email Chambers requesting the Court’s contact information.

If exhibit volume makes binder submission impracticable, parties must email Chambers at least 10 business days before trial for courtesy-copy instructions.

Source text: If in the judgment of the parties the volume of exhibits makes this requirement impracticable, please email Chambers at least 10 business days before trial for instructions on how to submit courtesy copies of the exhibits.

For urgent matters, chambers must be notified by phone after the ECF filing is made.

Source text: Notify Chambers by telephone after filing on ECF.

Pro se parties without ECF access must file through the Clerk’s Office and may not fax Chambers without prior approval.

Source text: Pro se parties without ECF access shall file all documents through the Clerk’s Office and shall not fax any document to Chambers without prior approval.

Phone calls to Chambers are allowed only for emergencies requiring immediate attention.

Source text: Telephone calls and emails to Chambers are permitted only in emergency situations requiring immediate attention.

ECF questions must be directed to the Clerk’s Office by phone.

Source text: All questions regarding ECF are to be directed to the Clerk’s Office at (631) 712-6010.

Chambers may not be contacted for ECF or docketing questions.

Source text: Do not contact Chambers with ECF or docketing questions.

Parties may not file documents by emailing chambers or courtroom staff, except in sealed cases.

Source text: Except in sealed cases, parties may not file documents by emailing them to the Courtroom Deputy or other Chambers or Court staff.

In criminal cases, Assistant U.S. Attorneys must call chambers at 718-613-2180 when a new case is assigned so an initial pretrial conference can be scheduled.

Source text: Assistant United States Attorneys are responsible for informing chambers by calling the Case Manager Sandra Williams-Jackson at 718-613-2180 when a new case has been assigned to Judge Matsumoto. Upon such notification, an initial pretrial conference will be scheduled.

Non-emergency communications with Chambers must be made by ECF letter and simultaneously provided to parties not receiving ECF notifications.

Source text: Except in emergency situations requiring immediate attention, all communications with Chambers must be by ECF letter, with copies simultaneously delivered to all parties who do not receive ECF notifications.

Telephone calls to Chambers are prohibited.

Source text: Telephone calls to Chambers are not permitted.

Emails to Chambers are allowed only in emergencies and only with prior Court authorization (except as required by Section II.C).

Source text: Except as required by Section II.C, regarding the provision of word processing files for certain submissions, emails to Chambers (dearcyhall_chambers@nyed.uscourts.gov) are permitted only in emergency situations and with prior authorization by the Court.

When filing an adjournment or extension request, parties must email Chambers with the specified adjournment-request subject line.

Source text: At the time of filing a request for adjournment or extension of time, parties must email Chambers to notify the Court of the request with the subject line “ADJOURNMENT REQUEST: [Docket No]”.

Plea agreements, sentencing sheets, and lists of elements must be emailed at least 3 days prior to the guilty plea hearing.

Source text: Email plea agreement or sentencing sheet and list of elements at least 3 days prior to hearing. Include copy of information if guilty plea expected.

All chambers communications must be in writing and filed on ECF, with copies to non-ECF parties.

Source text: 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.

Fax and email communication with the Court requires prior authorization.

Source text: Parties may not communicate with the Court via fax and/or email without prior authorization.

Ex parte telephone calls about case substance are prohibited.

Source text: Ex parte telephone calls to chambers about the substance of cases are not permitted.

For submissions requiring immediate attention, file on ECF first then call chambers.

Source text: If a submission requires immediate attention—including for settlement shortly before hearing or conference—please file on ECF and then call chambers.

Parties must email PDF exhibits to chambers at least 10 days before the final pre-trial conference.

Source text: Parties shall email Merle_Chambers@nyed.uscourts.gov with a PDF file of each exhibit at least ten (10) days before the final pre-trial conference.

AUSAs must call chambers at (718) 613-2355 to notify of new criminal case assignments, triggering scheduling of an initial pretrial conference.

Source text: Assistant United States Attorneys are responsible for informing chambers when a new case has been assigned to Judge Merle by calling Courtroom Deputy Alicia Guy at (718) 613-2355. Upon such notification, an initial pretrial conference will be scheduled.

Bail appeals require contacting Chambers to arrange a conference and providing transcript, submissions, and Pretrial Services report at least 2 business days before the conference.

Source text: A party who wishes to appeal an adverse bail determination by the Magistrate Judge should contact Chambers to arrange a conference for that purpose. The party that brings the appeal is directed to provide the Court no less than two (2) business days before the conference with the transcript of argument on bail before the Magistrate Judge, any written submissions below as to bail, and Pretrial Services' report as to the defendant.

Plea documents must be emailed to Merle_Chambers@nyed.uscourts.gov at least 3 days before change-of-plea hearing.

Source text: The parties must provide the Court with a copy of any plea agreement or sentencing sheet and a list of all elements at least three (3) days before a change-of-plea hearing. The documents should be sent by email to Merle_Chambers@nyed.uscourts.gov.

Pro se litigants may only communicate with the Court in writing; fax and email require prior authorization.

Source text: Only communicate with the Court in writing, pursuant to Rule II.A.2 ("Parties may not communicate with the Court via fax and/or email without prior authorization.")

Time-sensitive requests should be sent via fax and filed on ECF.

Source text: Letters for extensions of time and other administrative requests that require immediate attention should be sent to Chambers via fax and filed on ECF.

Faxes permitted only for time-sensitive requests; max 10 pages without authorization; do not follow with hard copy.

Source text: Faxes to Chambers are permitted only for time-sensitive requests. Copies must also be faxed or delivered to all counsel. Parties submitting a fax must still file the document electronically, subject to the exemptions set forth in Rule I. No document longer than 10 pages may be faxed without prior authorization. Do not follow with hard copy.

Communications with chambers must be by letter filed on ECF.

Source text: Except as provided below, communications with chambers shall be by letter filed on ECF.

All chambers communications must be in writing and filed on ECF.

Source text: 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 counsel shall not be sent to the Court.

Ex parte communications about case substance are prohibited.

Source text: Ex parte telephone calls or emails to chambers about the substance of cases are not permitted.

For urgent matters, file on ECF first then contact Courtroom Deputy.

Source text: If a submission requires immediate attention, please file on ECF and then call or email Judge Morrison's Courtroom Deputy.

Parties must e-mail a copy of the Joint Pretrial Order in word processing format to chambers.

Source text: The parties shall file the JPTO via CM/ECF and e-mail a copy of the JPTO in a word processing format to Morrison Chambers@nyed.uscourts.gov.

Pro se litigants must communicate with the Court only in writing.

Source text: A pro se litigant shall: Only communicate with the Court in writing.

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

Source text: Proposed orders, jury instructions, and other writings that a party requests that the Court adopt shall be filed on ECF and emailed, in PDF and word-processing format, to Choudhury_Chambers@nyed.uscourts.gov.

All chambers communications must be written, filed on ECF, with copies to non-ECF parties; counsel correspondence not sent to Court.

Source text: 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 counsel shall not be sent to the Court.

Fax communications to the Court are prohibited without prior authorization.

Source text: Parties may not send faxes to the Court without prior authorization.

The moving party must email Chambers with notice of the TRO filing and requested action timeframe.

Source text: 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.

Parties must file the JPTO on CM/ECF and email a word-processing copy to chambers.

Source text: T h e p a rti e s s h all fil e t h e J P T O vi a C M/ E C F a n d e m ail a c o p y of t h e J P T O i n a w o r d - p r o c e s si n g f o r m at t o C h o u d h u r y _ C h a m b e r s @ n y e d. u s c o u rt s. g o v.

Unless the Court orders otherwise, each party in a non-jury trial must submit specified materials to the Court by email (not on ECF) when the joint pretrial order is filed.

Source text: U nl e s s ot h e r wi s e o r d e r e d b y t h e C o u rt, at t h e ti m e t h e j oi nt p r et ri al o r d e r i s fil e d, e a c h p a rt y i n a n o n -j u r y t ri al s h all s u b mit t o t h e C o u rt b y e m ail a n d s e r v e o n o p p o si n g c o u n s el, b ut n ot fil e o n E C F, t h e f oll o wi n g:

Each exhibit to be admitted must be emailed to chambers as a PDF with filename matching its exhibit number.

Source text: A P D F fil e of e a c h e x hi bit s o u g ht t o b e a d mitt e d, s u b mitt e d vi a e m ail t o C h o u d h u r y _ C h a m b e r s @ n y e d. u s c o u rt s. g o v , w it h e a c h fil e n a m e c o r r e s p o n di n g t o t h e r el e v a nt e x hi bit n u m b e r, e. g., “ P X -1,” “ D X 1,” et c.

A pro se litigant may communicate with the Court only in writing.

Source text: A p r o s e liti g a nt s h all: (i) onl y c o m m u ni c at e wit h t h e C o u rt i n w riti n g

Communications with chambers must be filed in writing on ECF and simultaneously provided to parties not receiving ECF notifications.

Source text: 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.

Any fax to chambers should be sent to all counsel at the same time and then docketed electronically.

Source text: All faxes should be simultaneously provided to all counsel and followed with an electronic filing.

Adjournment requests made within 48 hours of an appearance must include a telephone call to chambers.

Source text: Any adjournment of a court appearance being requested within 48 hours of the appearance shall be accompanied by a telephone call to chambers advising the Court of the request.

For TRO requests, the moving party must email chambers with filing notice and requested timing for court action.

Source text: The moving party must email Chambers giving notice of the filing and the time frame requested for Court action.

A clean proposed joint pretrial order must be emailed to chambers at the same time it is filed on ECF.

Source text: A clean version of the proposed joint pretrial order shall be sent to Chambers email concurrently with the version filed on ECF.

In criminal cases, AUSAs must call chambers at the listed number when a new case is assigned so an initial pretrial conference can be scheduled.

Source text: Pretrial Conference in Criminal Cases: Assistant United States Attorneys are responsible for informing chambers by calling Case Manager Tasheana Lubin at (718) 613-2465 when a new case has been assigned to Judge Merchant. Upon such notification, an initial pretrial conference will be scheduled.

Written communications with chambers must be filed on ECF and copied to parties not receiving automatic ECF notice.

Source text: 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.

Written communications with chambers must be filed on ECF.

Source text: File on ECF.

Urgent communications must be made to chambers by telephone.

Source text: Contact chambers by telephone.

Parties must email chambers at the specified address when submitting proposed orders, jury instructions, and similar proposed writings.

Source text: Proposed orders, jury instructions, and other writings a party requests that the Court adopt shall be filed on ECF and also provided via e-mail, in PDF and Microsoft Word format, to Kovner_Chambers@nyed.uscourts.gov.

Communications to chambers must be written and filed on ECF, with copies to non-ECF-notified parties, and counsel-to-counsel correspondence should not be sent to the Court.

Source text: 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 counsel shall not be sent to the Court.

Ex parte phone calls to chambers about case substance are prohibited.

Source text: Ex parte telephone calls to chambers about the substance of cases are not permitted.

Parties must email any plea agreement to Courtroom Deputy Tsz Chan at least three days before a change-of-plea hearing.

Source text: The parties must provide the Court with a copy of any plea agreement at least three days before a change-of-plea hearing. The plea agreement should be sent by email to Courtroom Deputy Tsz Chan at the address Tsz_Chan@nyed.uscourts.gov.

Communications with chambers must be written and filed on ECF, with copies provided to parties not receiving automatic ECF notice.

Source text: 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.

Urgent submissions require a follow-up telephone call to chambers after ECF filing.

Source text: If a submission requires immediate attention, please notify chambers by telephone after filing on ECF.

Communications with Chambers must be by electronically filed letter, with copies sent to all counsel and delivered to Chambers.

Source text: Communications with Chambers shall be via letter and filed electronically. Copies shall be delivered simultaneously to all counsel and either mailed or hand-delivered to Chambers.

Fax communications are allowed only for emergencies and only with prior Chambers authorization.

Source text: Faxes. Permitted in emergencies only, and only with prior authorization from Chambers.

For TROs, email Chambers to schedule the hearing.

Source text: Temporary Restraining Orders Email: Email Chambers for scheduling of hearing.

Written communications to chambers must occur via letter filed on ECF.

Source text: Written Communications Must occur via letter filed on ECF.

Faxes are not permitted for chambers communications.

Source text: Faxes Not permitted.

Certain documents must be provided to Chambers via email; ex parte communication is prohibited.

Source text: Ex parte communication prohibited. Certain documents must be provided to Chambers via email.

All court communications must be via letter filed on ECF; hand delivery and faxes are not accepted except for courtesy copies to Clerk's Office at Central Islip.

Source text: Except as otherwise provided below, any communication with the Court must occur via letter filed on ECF. Except for courtesy copies, which may be delivered to the Clerk's Office at the Central Islip courthouse, the Court does not accept hand delivery of any material. And the Court does not accept faxes. Letter correspondence solely between counsel should not be filed on ECF, unless as an exhibit to motion papers seeking relief from the Court. To ensure timely evaluation, a party making an application for relief via letter (such as a request for an adjournment) should file the document as a letter-motion on ECF.

Telephone calls to chambers are prohibited except for emergencies on the date of a conference; adjournment requests cannot be made by phone.

Source text: Telephone calls to chambers are prohibited, except for emergency circumstances on the date of a conference. For case-related questions including deadlines and confirmation of conference dates, counsel should electronically access the docket sheet. Chambers should only be contacted if on the day of the conference, the parties cannot appear due to an emergency and counsel wish to inform the Court that an electronic application is forthcoming. In such a case, counsel may contact Judge Bulsara's case manager, Eddie Manson. Adjournment requests may not be made telephonically.

Email address provided but adjournment requests cannot be made by email; no ex parte emails permitted.

Source text: The Court's email address is bulsara_chambers@nyed.uscourts.gov. Any request for an adjournment, even an emergency request, should only be made by letter-motion filed on the docket, not by email or telephone. The Court does not respond to email requests or inquiries, or accept submissions via email, except as provided in these rules. Ex parte emails to Chambers are not permitted and all emails must cc: all other counsel in the case.

Microsoft Word versions of voir dire, jury instructions, findings/conclusions, and verdict forms must be emailed to chambers in addition to ECF filing.

Source text: In addition to filing the document on ECF, a party should provide Microsoft Word versions of proposed (a) voir dire; (b) jury instructions; (c) findings of fact and conclusions of law; and (d) verdict forms to the Court through its email address. Other papers should not be emailed to Chambers.

TRO movant must email Chambers upon filing indicating requested timeframe and counsel/witness availability for preliminary injunction hearing.

Source text: The moving party must upon filing of the TRO papers send an email to Chambers indicating the timeframe requested for Court action. The email should also provide counsel and witness availability for a preliminary injunction hearing.

Telephone calls to chambers only permitted for emergencies on the day of conference; otherwise prohibited.

Source text: Telephone Calls: Call only if parties cannot appear due to emergency and on the day of the conference. Telephone calls to chambers otherwise prohibited.

Ex parte email communication with chambers is prohibited.

Source text: Email: Ex parte communication prohibited.

Telephone calls to chambers are prohibited except for emergencies on the date of a conference.

Source text: Telephone calls to chambers are prohibited, except for emergency circumstances on the date of a conference.

Chambers may only be contacted by phone on the conference day for emergencies to inform the Court an electronic application is forthcoming; adjournment requests cannot be made by phone.

Source text: Chambers should only be contacted if on the day of the conference, the parties cannot appear due to an emergency and counsel wish to inform the Court that an electronic application is forthcoming, in which case counsel may contact Judge Bulsara's deputy, Eddie Manson. Adjournment requests may not be made telephonically.

Ex parte emails to Chambers are prohibited; all emails must cc opposing counsel unless good cause exists.

Source text: Ex parte emails to Chambers are not permitted, and absent good cause, all emails must cc: opposing counsel.

All communications with the Court must be via letter filed on ECF unless an exception applies.

Source text: Except as otherwise provided below, any communication with the Court must occur via letter filed on ECF.

Email communication with Chambers prohibited without prior court authorization.

Source text: In order to avoid inappropriate ex parte communication with Chambers, communication via Chambers email is prohibited without prior authorization of this Court.

Schedule alterations require good cause, party conference, and joint ECF letter.

Source text: The parties may move to alter this schedule for good cause. Any such request shall only be made after the parties confer, and shall be made by joint letter request filed via this Court’s ECF system.

During unresolved deposition disputes, parties must contact Chambers immediately by email.

Source text: If a dispute arises during a deposition that the parties cannot resolve themselves despite their best efforts, the parties must contact Chambers immediately by email and by telephone.

Communications with Chambers must generally be filed via ECF, and requests for court action should use the Motion event type rather than Letter.

Source text: Except as provided below, communications with Chambers should be by ECF, using the appropriate event type and a brief description of the document. When filing a letter asking the Court to take an action, the appropriate event type is typically “Motion,” not “Letter.”

Phone calls to Chambers are allowed only for emergencies requiring same-day attention.

Source text: Telephone calls to Chambers are permitted only in emergency situations requiring same-day attention.

Parties must immediately email Chambers if there is reason to believe Judge Kaminsky should be recused.

Source text: A party or the parties must immediately notify Chambers by email if any party has reason to believe Judge Kaminsky should be recused from any pending action.

Confidential ex parte settlement statements must be emailed to chambers at least one week before the settlement conference unless the court directs otherwise.

Source text: Confidential ex parte settlement statements must be emailed to Chambers at least one week before the conference, except as otherwise directed by the Court.

Pro se parties must contact the pro se office rather than Chambers by phone.

Source text: Parties appearing pro se should not call Chambers but rather should call the pro se office ((631) 712-6060) with any inquiries.

Letters to the Court must be filed via ECF unless otherwise directed, and ex parte submissions are barred except confidential settlement materials.

Source text: All letters sent to the Court are to be filed via ECF (see Rule 2 below) unless otherwise directed by the Court. There shall be no ex parte submissions to the Court, except for the confidential settlement materials outlined in Rule 5.B, infra.

Fax communications to Chambers require prior authorization.

Source text: Faxes to Chambers are not permitted without prior authorization.

In civil cases, documents directed to Magistrate Judge Wicks must be filed electronically except as specifically exempted.

Source text: Regardless of the District Judge assigned, all documents directed to Magistrate Judge Wicks in civil actions MUST be filed electronically, with a limited exception as stated in Rule C below.

For deposition disputes requiring court intervention, parties must immediately call the Court and may not stop the deposition before attempting contact.

Source text: If a resolution cannot be achieved, thus necessitating court intervention, then pursuant to Local Rule 37.3(b), the parties are directed to contact the Court immediately by telephone. Under no circumstances may the parties discontinue the deposition without first attempting to contact the Court.

Chambers email must be used to transmit the stipulation of facts in represented-plaintiff cases.

Source text: In all cases in which the plaintiff is represented by counsel, the parties are to electronically transmit a Microsoft Word Document version of the stipulation of facts to Chambers via the Chambers email.

Settlement statements and supporting documents must be emailed to Chambers at the listed address and must not be served on adversaries or filed on ECF.

Source text: All settlement statements and supporting documents shall be emailed to the Court at Wicks_Chambers@nyed.uscourts.gov and NOT shared with the adversary and NOT filed on ECF.

Parties must email Word versions of specified jury-trial submissions to Chambers at the listed email address.

Source text: In addition to filing the documents via ECF, the parties shall email Microsoft Word versions of the voir dire questions, joint introductory statement of the case, proposed jury charge, and proposed verdict sheet (items (1)-(4) listed above) to Chambers at: Wicks_Chambers@nyed.uscourts.gov.

Contact Chambers immediately by phone for unresolved deposition disputes.

Source text: In the event 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.

Parties must immediately notify Chambers by telephone of specific events.

Source text: A party or the parties shall immediately notify Chambers by telephone if any of the following events occur:

Telephone communication with Chambers is prohibited.

Source text: Telephone calls to Chambers are not permitted.

Communications with Chambers must generally be made by ECF-filed letter, with simultaneous copies to any pro se litigant.

Source text: Except as provided below, communications with Chambers shall be by letter electronically filed with the Court, with copies simultaneously delivered or mailed to any pro se litigant.

Hard-copy letters may not be delivered to Chambers or the Court.

Source text: No hard copies of letters shall be delivered to Chambers or to the Court.

Ex parte settlement letters must be emailed to Chambers at the listed address by the court-set deadline.

Source text: The parties shall submit ex parte settlement letters to Chambers by email (Marutollo_Chambers@nyed.uscourts.gov) by a deadline set by the Court in each case.

Late adjournment requests made within two business days must also be emailed to Chambers with all counsel copied.

Source text: Any adjournment of a court appearance being requested less than two (2) business days prior to the scheduled appearance or deadline shall be accompanied by an email to Chambers (copying all counsel) advising the Court of the request.

Letters and motions must be electronically filed (including letter applications for relief via the Motions event), but pro se litigants are exempt.

Source text: All letters and motions submitted to the Court must be electronically filed. If relief is sought from the Court, the application may be in the form of a letter, but must be filed using the “Motions” event. Litigants proceeding pro se are exempt from this requirement.

Phone calls to Chambers are allowed only for emergencies needing same-day court attention.

Source text: Telephone calls to Chambers are permitted only in emergency situations requiring same-day attention by the Court.

Parties must immediately email Chambers at the listed address when specified triggering events occur.

Source text: A party or the parties must immediately notify Chambers via email (Eshkenazi_Chambers@nyed.uscourts.gov) if any of the following events occur:

Parties must immediately email Chambers when an on-record deposition dispute cannot be resolved.

Source text: When a dispute arises during a deposition that the parties cannot resolve themselves despite their best efforts, the parties must contact the Court immediately by e-mailing Eshkenazi_Chambers@nyed.uscourts.gov.

Telephone calls to chambers are generally prohibited except for emergencies; pro se parties must call the Pro Se Office instead.

Source text: Telephone calls to Chambers are GENERALLY PROHIBITED and permitted only in EMERGENCY situations requiring IMMEDIATE attention in civil cases, or as otherwise ordered by the Court. Any telephone requests for (1) assistance during the course of a deposition, or (2) adjournment requests in extraordinary circumstances must comply with the specific rules set forth below. Additionally, it is the Court's strong preference that counsel for all parties in civil cases be on the line for any calls to Chambers. Parties appearing pro se should not call Chambers, but rather should call the Court's Pro Se Office at (631) 712-6060 with any questions. Telephone calls regarding criminal matters are permitted and should be directed to the Courtroom Deputy at (631) 712-5765.

Faxes to chambers are not permitted.

Source text: Faxes to Chambers are not permitted.

Emails to chambers are generally prohibited except for specific purposes (Rule II.F matters, ex parte settlement statements per Rule V.C., or as directed by Court).

Source text: Emails to Chambers are GENERALLY PROHIBITED and permitted ONLY (1) to notify Chambers of the matters described in Rule II.F set forth below, (2) to submit ex parte settlement statements consistent with Rule V.C. set forth below, or (3) as otherwise specifically directed by the Court.

Parties must notify chambers by email upon settlement or when recusal grounds arise.

Source text: A party or the parties should notify chambers by email if any of the following events occur: the parties have reached a settlement; or any party has reason to believe that that there may be grounds that Judge Dunst should be recused from any pending civil or criminal matter due to (a) his direct or indirect involvement in the matter, or (b) for any other reason that has come to a party's attention.

Parties must contact chambers immediately by telephone for material deposition disputes requiring immediate intervention.

Source text: the parties are directed to contact Chambers immediately by telephone with counsel for the parties and the court reporter on the line.

Parties may not discontinue a deposition without first attempting to contact the Court.

Source text: Under no circumstances may the parties discontinue the deposition without first attempting to contact the Court.

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

Source text: 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.

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

Source text: 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.

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

Source text: 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.

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

Source text: 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.

Telephone contact with Chambers is allowed only for emergencies needing same-day attention.

Source text: Telephone calls to Chambers are permitted only in emergency situations requiring same-day attention.

Confidential ex parte settlement statements must be sent by email to Chambers at least one week before the settlement conference unless the Court directs otherwise.

Source text: Confidential ex parte settlement statements must be emailed to Chambers at least one week before the conference, except as otherwise directed by the Court.

For unresolved deposition disputes, parties must immediately contact Chambers by email.

Source text: If a dispute arises during a deposition that the parties cannot resolve themselves despite their best efforts, the parties must contact Chambers immediately by email and by telephone.

Telephone calls to Chambers are prohibited except for matters requiring immediate attention.

Source text: Telephone calls to Chambers are not permitted except when immediate attention is required.

All communications with Chambers must be made through ECF.

Source text: All communications with Chambers must be through the Court’s Electronic Case Filing system (ECF).

Counsel are required to file all documents electronically through ECF.

Source text: Counsel must file all documents via ECF.

Confidential ex parte settlement statements must be emailed to Chambers at least seven business days before the settlement conference unless the Court directs otherwise.

Source text: Confidential ex parte settlement statements must be e-mailed to Chambers (kuo_chambers@nyed.uscourts.gov) at least seven (7) business days before the conference, except as otherwise directed by the Court.

Adjournment or conference-change requests must be filed on ECF as a Motion using a letter format, not as an ECF Letter filing.

Source text: All requests for adjournment of a court date or other changes (such as a request to appear by telephone) must be made by letter and filed via ECF as a “Motion,” not a Letter.

Counsel may not request adjournments by phone, though they may call attention to a last-minute emergency request after ECF filing.

Source text: Under no circumstances should counsel make a request for adjournment by telephone. (Counsel may, however, call the Court’s attention to a last-minute emergency request after it is filed on ECF.)

Extension requests must be filed on ECF as a Motion using a letter format.

Source text: All requests for an extension of time to file or respond by a court-imposed deadline must be made by letter and filed via ECF as a “Motion.”

Communications with chambers must be filed through ECF, except for pro se parties.

Source text: Except for parties proceeding pro se, all communications with chambers shall be filed via ECF.

Parties must immediately notify Chambers by phone when recusal grounds arise or when settlement cannot be promptly reported on ECF.

Source text: All parties shall immediately notify Chambers by telephone or e-mail if (1) any party has reason to believe that there may be grounds that Judge Eichenholtz should be recused from a pending matter or (2) where a case has settled, when unable to promptly notify the Court by ECF.

For unresolved disputes during depositions, parties must call Chambers with all parties on the line and may not stop the deposition without contacting the Court.

Source text: In the event the parties are unable to resolve a dispute during an ongoing deposition, the parties are directed to contact Chambers by telephone with all parties on the line. The Court will either resolve the matter or instruct the parties on how to proceed. If the Court is not immediately available to address the dispute, the parties should continue the deposition to the extent possible while waiting for the Court’s response. Under no circumstances should the parties discontinue the deposition without contacting the Court.

Parties must submit ex parte settlement letters to Chambers by email.

Source text: parties shall submit ex parte settlement letters to Chambers by email to Eichenholtz_chambers@nyed.uscourts.gov.

Letters seeking court intervention, including adjournment or extension requests, must be filed on ECF under Motions rather than Other Documents.

Source text: Any letter to Judge Locke requesting Court intervention, including those sent pursuant to Local Civil Rules 37.1 and 37.3 or requesting an adjournment or extension of discovery deadlines, must be electronically docketed under “Motions” and not under “Other Documents” as a “Letter.”

Required ex parte settlement statements must not be ECF-filed and may be sent by email to the Courtroom Deputy.

Source text: Ex parte settlement statements required by the Court should not be electronically filed. These statements may be emailed to Courtroom Deputy Kristin Gandiosi at kristin_gandiosi@nyed.uscourts.gov.

Proposed requests to charge must be emailed to the Courtroom Deputy at the listed chambers email address.

Source text: Proposed requests to charge must also be submitted in Word format by e-mail to the Courtroom Deputy: kristin_gandiosi@nyed.uscourts.gov;

In civil actions, communications and filings directed to Judge Tiscione must be made through ECF unless the Court directs otherwise.

Source text: The Electronic Communications Filing (“ECF”) system is the primary means of communication with the Court. All documents directed to Magistrate Judge Tiscione in civil actions MUST be filed electronically, except as stated below or otherwise directed by the Court.

In criminal matters, specified chambers emails may be used for scheduling criminal proceedings and should include all affected parties when possible.

Source text: For criminal matters only such as new arrests, bail issues, arraignments, pleas, etc., an email should be sent to the Courtroom Deputy and law clerks at James_Torrito@nyed.uscourts.gov, Daniel_Conte@nyed.uscourts.gov and Kalid_Yacoub@nyed.uscourts.gov. When possible, all affected parties should be copied on emails which are intended to schedule a criminal proceeding. These email addresses are not to otherwise be utilized.

If a deposition dispute cannot be resolved, parties must call Chambers immediately with all counsel on the line.

Source text: In the event the parties are unable to reach a resolution, the parties are directed to contact Chambers immediately by telephone with all counsel on the line.

Settlement statements must be emailed to Chambers one week before a scheduled settlement conference.

Source text: Once a settlement conference is scheduled before Judge Merkl, parties are required to submit a settlement statement one week in advance of the conference, submitted to the Chambers email address above.

Telephone calls to Chambers are generally limited to emergencies or exceptionally time-sensitive matters, and callers must disclose whether all parties consent to the request.

Source text: Generally speaking, parties should only call Chambers with emergencies or exceptionally time-sensitive requests that cannot be addressed per Rule I(f), above. A party telephoning Chambers must state whether it obtained the consent of all other parties for any request being made.

Proposed jury charges must be sent to chambers by email at the listed chambers address.

Source text: Proposed jury charges must also be emailed to Scanlon_Chambers@nyed.uscourts.gov in Microsoft Word or WordPerfect format.

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

Source text: Unless otherwise ordered by the court, requests to charge and proposed voir dire questions in jury cases should be submitted three weeks before trial. General instructions will be prepared by the court. Word-processing files of proposed charges should be submitted to chambers pursuant to Section 1.E of this document.

Only attorneys and staff may call chambers; must provide case name and docket number.

Source text: Only attorneys and their staff may call chambers; the parties themselves may not. When calling chambers, please state the full case name and docket number.

Do not copy court on correspondence between counsel.

Source text: Counsel shall not copy the Court on correspondence between and among them.

Phone calls to chambers permitted 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM for scheduling/emergencies only.

Source text: Telephone calls to Chambers as to scheduling matters or emergency matters only are permitted between 9:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.

Do not call chambers with procedural questions covered by local/federal rules.

Source text: Do not call Chambers with procedural questions that are covered by the Local Rules of this Court and the Federal Rules of Civil or Criminal Procedure.

Faxes to chambers permitted only for urgent matters with copies to all counsel.

Source text: For attorneys who doubt this, faxes to Chambers are permitted only for urgent matters, and only if copies are simultaneously faxed or delivered to all counsel. Do not follow with a hard copy.

Phone calls to chambers only for emergencies with opposing counsel on line.

Source text: Telephone calls to chambers are permitted only in emergency situations requiring immediate attention. In such situations only, call chambers at the number listed above. If possible, opposing counsel should be on the line.

Faxes to chambers require copies to all counsel, max 10 pages without authorization.

Source text: Faxes. Faxes to chambers are permitted only if copies are simultaneously faxed or delivered to all counsel. No document longer than ten pages may be faxed without prior authorization. All faxes should be followed with a hard copy to be electronically filed.

Telephone calls to chambers are allowed for urgent matters and for adjournment requests when an appearance is within 24 hours.

Source text: Permitted for urgent matters or if seeking adjournment of an appearance scheduled to take place within 24 hours.

Telephone calls to chambers are generally discouraged but allowed for urgent matters.

Source text: Telephone calls to chambers are generally disfavored but are permitted for urgent matters.

Communications with Chambers must generally be by ECF-filed letter, and counsel correspondence copies should not be sent to the Court or docketed.

Source text: Letters: Except as provided below, communication with Chambers must be by letter filed electronically. Copies of correspondence between counsel must not be sent to the Court or posted on the docket via ECF.

For docketing/scheduling/calendar matters, contact the Courtroom Deputy by phone and leave one detailed voicemail if unavailable, without repeated calls/messages.

Source text: Docketing, Scheduling, and Calendar Matters: For docketing, scheduling, and calendar matters, call the Courtroom Deputy at the telephone number listed above. If the Courtroom Deputy is not immediately available, please leave a voice message, noting your name, telephone number, date and time of the call, case name and docket number, and a brief description of the nature of your call. DO NOT MAKE REPEATED CALLS AND LEAVE REPEATED MESSAGES.

Fax communications are permitted only with prior permission.

Source text: Fax: By permission only

Communications with chambers must be by letter, and copies must be sent to all counsel in the case.

Source text: Except as provided below, communications with chambers shall be by letter, and copies of letters sent to the court shall also be sent to all counsel assigned to a case.

Phone calls about calendar matters or adjournments should go to the case manager or chambers at the listed numbers.

Source text: All calls concerning any calendar matters or adjournments should be made to Case Manager Matthew O’Brien at (718) 613-2476. Alternatively, parties may call chambers at (718) 613-2470.

Status-inquiry calls are discouraged unless the docket sheet has been checked first.

Source text: NOTE: Please do not call regarding the status of any case or submission without first referring to the docket sheet.

Fax communications to chambers are allowed only if all counsel are simultaneously copied.

Source text: Faxes to chambers are permitted only if copies are concurrently faxed or delivered to all counsel assigned to a case.

Counsel must communicate briefing schedules and any schedule revisions to the court by letter.

Source text: Counsel must inform the court of the briefing schedule and any revisions by letter.

Fax communications to Chambers are discouraged.

Source text: Faxes are discouraged.

Communications with chambers must be by letter with simultaneous copies to all counsel, and counsel-to-counsel correspondence should not be sent to the Court.

Source text: Except as provided below, communications with chambers shall be by letter, with copies simultaneously delivered to all counsel. Copies of correspondence between counsel shall not be sent to the Court.

Fax communications with chambers require prior authorization.

Source text: Faxes to chambers are permitted only if prior authorization is obtained.

Parties must be prepared for scheduled appearances and contact chambers if delayed.

Source text: The Court expects the parties to be prepared to start promptly at each scheduled appearance. If something unforeseen has delayed a party or counsel, call the Case Manager or contact chambers directly as soon as possible.

For urgent matters requiring immediate attention, chambers must be notified by phone after ECF filing.

Source text: Materials filed via ECF may not be reviewed the same day they are filed. If a submission requires immediate attention, please notify Chambers by telephone after filing on ECF.

Questions about Judge Azrack’s individual rules must be made through a joint call to Chambers.

Source text: If parties have questions concerning the application of Judge Azrack’s individual rules, they shall jointly contact Chambers at (631) 712-5600.

Chambers may be contacted by email at Azrack_chambers@nyed.uscourts.gov to send the electronic copy of the joint request to charge.

Source text: In addition to filing the joint request to charge on ECF and providing a courtesy copy to the Chambers, an electronic copy should be emailed to Chambers at Azrack_chambers@nyed.uscourts.gov.

Communications with the Court must generally be made by ECF-filed letter with simultaneous service on all counsel.

Source text: Except as provided below, communications with the Court shall be by letter filed to ECF, with copies simultaneously served upon all counsel, via ECF notification or other means.

Docketing and ECF-related questions must be directed to the Clerk’s Office by phone.

Source text: Questions regarding docketing, ECF filing, and ECF training are to be directed to the Clerk’s Office at (631) 712-6010.

Fax communications require prior court permission.

Source text: Faxes are not permitted without prior permission from the Court.

Electronic copies must be sent to Chambers by email at Seybert_Chambers@nyed.uscourts.gov.

Source text: The parties must provide the Court with electronic copies of the documents in Word format (not PDF) via Chambers e-mail: Seybert_Chambers@nyed.uscourts.gov.

Communications with chambers must generally be submitted as ECF-filed letters with simultaneous service on all counsel.

Source text: Except as provided below, communications with chambers shall be by letter filed on ECF, with copies simultaneously delivered to all counsel.

Fax submissions to chambers are prohibited unless prior authorization is obtained, subject to listed exceptions.

Source text: With the exception of submissions related to guilty pleas, sentencings, or sealed/ex parte matters and requests, parties are not permitted to fax submissions without prior authorization.

Telephone calls to chambers are allowed only for emergencies requiring immediate attention (subject to Paragraph D).

Source text: Except as set forth below in Paragraph (D), telephone calls to chambers are permitted only in emergency situations requiring immediate attention.

Copies of correspondence among counsel may not be sent to Chambers unless annexed to pleadings or motion papers.

Source text: Except where annexed to pleadings or motion papers, copies of correspondence between or among counsel shall not be sent to Chambers.

Do not contact chambers with ECF technical questions.

Source text: Parties are advised not to contact chambers with questions regarding ECF registration, filing, or other technical issues.

Telephone calls to Chambers permitted only for situations requiring immediate attention.

Source text: Except as provided in Rule II(D) below, telephone calls to Chambers are permitted only in situations requiring immediate attention. In such situations only, call Chambers at the number listed above.

Telephone calls to chambers permitted only in emergency situations requiring immediate attention.

Source text: Except as provided in Paragraph 2(D)below, telephone calls to chambers are permitted only in emergency situations requiring immediate attention.

Fax communication with the Court is prohibited without prior authorization.

Source text: Parties may not communicate with the Court via fax without prior authorization.

For time-sensitive matters, file on ECF and email Chambers with subject line indicating time-sensitivity.

Source text: 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.

Plea agreements and informations should be sent by email to Courtroom Deputy Bryan Morabito.

Source text: T h e pl e a a g r e e m e nt a n d i nf o r m ati o n s h o ul d b e s e nt b y e m ail t o C o u rt r o o m D e p ut y B r y a n M o r a bit o at B r y a n _ M o r a bit o @ n y e d. u s c o u rt s. g o v .

Email and fax communications to chambers require prior authorization unless otherwise provided.

Source text: Except as provided in these Rules, emails and faxes to chambers are permitted only if prior authorization is obtained.

Parties should not contact chambers for ECF registration, filing, or technical questions.

Source text: Parties are advised not to contact chambers with questions regarding ECF registration, filing, or other technical issues.

Urgent submissions require a post-filing telephone notification to chambers.

Source text: If your submission requires immediate attention, please notify chambers by telephone after you file via ECF.

For time-sensitive matters, counsel may call Chambers if no response is received within three hours, and the call must occur before business day end.

Source text: If the matter is time sensitive and Chambers does not respond within three (3) hours, the movant may call Chambers before the end of the business day.

Jury instructions, proposed verdict sheets, and proposed voir dire questions should be emailed to Chambers at least 15 days before trial unless the Court orders otherwise.

Source text: Unless otherwise ordered by the Court, jury instructions, proposed verdict sheets, and proposed voir dire questions in jury cases should be submitted directly to the Chambers’ inbox in not later than 15 days before trial in word-processor format.

If exhibit volume makes the binder requirement impracticable, parties should call chambers at least 10 business days before trial for courtesy-copy instructions.

Source text: If in the judgment of the parties the volume of exhibits makes this requirement impracticable, please call chambers at least 10 business days before trial for instructions on how to submit courtesy copies of the exhibits.

Fax communications to chambers are allowed only if copies are sent or delivered to all counsel at the same time.

Source text: Faxes to chambers are permitted only if copies are simultaneously faxed or delivered to all counsel.

Phone calls to chambers for docketing, scheduling, or calendar issues should be directed to Tsz Chan at the listed number.

Source text: For docketing, scheduling, or calendar matters, please call Tsz Chan at (718) 613-2455.

ECF filing assistance must be sought through the ECF helpline, not chambers staff.

Source text: Chambers staff cannot help with filing via ECF. For ECF assistance, please call the ECF helpline at (718) 613-2285.

Urgent submissions require a follow-up telephone notification to chambers after ECF filing.

Source text: If a submission requires immediate attention, please notify chambers by telephone after filing on ECF.

When pleading to an information after waiving indictment, counsel should email the information to the Court at least three days before the hearing.

Source text: If the defendant intends to waive the indictment and plead guilty to an information at the change-of-plea hearing, a copy of the information should also be provided to the Court at least three days before the hearing. The information should be sent by email to Tsz_Chan@nyed.uscourts.gov.

Pro se litigants may communicate with the Court only in writing.

Source text: Only communicate with the Court in writing.

ECF registration, filing, and technical questions should be directed to the ECF helpline, not chambers.

Source text: Parties are advised not to contact chambers with questions regarding ECF registration, filing, or other technical issues. For ECF assistance, please call the ECF helpline at (718) 613-2285.

For submissions needing immediate attention, chambers must be notified by telephone after ECF filing.

Source text: If your submission requires immediate attention, please notify chambers by telephone after you file via ECF.

Scheduling and calendar calls should go to the courtroom deputy at the listed number and are limited to 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. absent emergency.

Source text: For scheduling or calendar matters please call Courtroom Deputy Miriam Vertus at (718) 613-2123. Unless it is an emergency, telephone calls to the Courtroom Deputy are only permitted between 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.

When pleading to an information, counsel should email the information to the listed chambers contacts at least three business days before the hearing.

Source text: If the defendant intends to waive the indictment and plead guilty to an information at the change-of-plea hearing, a copy of the information should also be provided to the Court at least three (3) business days before the hearing. The information should be sent by email to Courtroom Deputy Miriam Vertus at the address Miriam Vertus@nyed.uscourts.gov and Reyes Chambers@nyed.uscouts.gov

Chambers phone contact is limited to attorneys/staff, and scheduling questions should be directed to the case manager number.

Source text: Only attorneys and their staff may call Chambers; the parties themselves may not. Attorneys with scheduling questions should call Ms. Mulqueen, Case Manager, at (718) 613-2435.

Telephone calls to chambers permitted only for emergencies and on the day of conference; otherwise prohibited.

Source text: Call only if parties cannot appear due to emergency and on the day of the conference. Telephone calls to chambers, otherwise prohibited.

Requests to charge, voir dire questions, and verdict forms must be emailed to chambers contemporaneously with filing.

Source text: These documents should also be emailed to chambers contemporaneously.

Court does not respond to email requests or inquiries and does not accept documents via email except as specified in the rules.

Source text: The Court does not respond to email requests or inquiries, or accept documents via email, except for those matters detailed in these rules.

Hand delivery of materials is not accepted except for courtesy copies; materials must go through Court Security Officers at the Central Islip Courthouse lobby.

Source text: Except for courtesy copies, the Court does not accept hand delivery of any materials, which must be provided to the Court Security Officers at the Central Islip Courthouse lobby.

Fax communications are not accepted by the Court.

Source text: And the Court does not accept faxes.

Communications to chambers must be filed as ECF letters with service on all counsel, and routine correspondence between counsel should not be sent to the Court.

Source text: Communications with chambers shall be in writing and filed on ECF, with copies simultaneously delivered to all counsel. Copies of correspondence between counsel, except where formally annexed to pleadings or motion papers, shall not be sent to the Court.

Telephone calls to chambers are prohibited for general information that is not about docketing, scheduling, or calendar matters.

Source text: Telephone calls to chambers for general information unrelated to docketing, scheduling, or a calendar matter are not permitted.

Fax communications to chambers are limited to time-sensitive matters with prior authorization, must be copied to all counsel, and should not be followed by hard copy unless directed.

Source text: Faxes to chambers are permitted only for time-sensitive requests and where prior authorization from chambers has been obtained. Any authorized faxes shall be simultaneously faxed or delivered to all counsel. Do not follow with a hard copy, unless otherwise directed by the Court.

Counsel should contact chambers to obtain the email address for sending electronic versions of requests to charge.

Source text: Requests to charge shall be submitted at least seven (7) days before trial in hard copy and counsel should contact chambers to obtain an email address to send the electronic versions of the documents.

Substantive calls must be made jointly with opposing counsel and all adversaries must be informed.

Source text: Calls regarding the substance of any matter should be made only jointly with opposing counsel on the line. As officers of the court, counsel are responsible for informing all adversaries of any communication with Chambers.

Discovery disputes must be resolved by counsel in good faith before seeking court intervention.

Source text: Counsel must first undertake a good faith effort to resolve any discovery disputes, including a request to limit or terminate a deposition, without court intervention. Where attorneys

Faxes to chambers require prior authorization.

Source text: Faxes to chambers are not permitted unless prior authorization is obtained.

Faxed papers must be sent to all parties.

Source text: Papers faxed to chambers must also be faxed to all other parties.

Deposition-dispute emails to Chambers should include a brief description of the dispute and a callback number.

Source text: The email should include a brief description of the dispute and a callback number.

Emails to Chambers are restricted to uses expressly allowed by the rules or specifically directed by the Court.

Source text: Emails to Chambers (Kaminsky_Chambers@nyed.uscourts.gov) are permitted only as provided in these Rules or as otherwise directed by the Court.

Phone calls to Chambers are allowed only when counsel for all parties is on the line.

Source text: Telephone calls to Chambers are permitted so long as counsel for all parties are on the line, subject to the rules set forth below in Rule 1.D.

Emergency adjournment or extension applications may be made by phone to Chambers.

Source text: True emergency applications for an adjournment or extension may be made by telephoning chambers.

Telephone calls to Chambers only for emergencies; adjournment requests must be in writing

Source text: Telephone Calls. Telephone calls to Chambers are permitted only in emergency situations requiring immediate attention, such as when a ruling is needed during the course of a deposition (see specific rules below). Parties may contact the Courtroom Deputy with questions about scheduling matters, but all adjournment requests must be made in writing and will not be considered telephonically.

Emails only for ex parte settlement statements or as directed by Court

Source text: Email. Emails are permitted only for sending ex parte settlement statements to Chambers (see specific rules below), or as otherwise directed by the Court.

Faxes to Chambers require prior authorization

Source text: Faxes to Chambers are not permitted without prior authorization.

For emergencies or inquiries, Chambers should be contacted by email at the listed address.

Source text: For emergencies or inquiries, please contact Chambers via email, at Marutollo_Chambers@nyed.uscourts.gov.

If deposition disputes cannot be resolved among counsel, parties must email Chambers during the deposition at the listed address.

Source text: Should the parties be unable to reach a satisfactory resolution regarding the dispute, the parties are directed to contact Chambers via email (Marutollo_Chambers@nyed.uscourts.gov) during the deposition.

Proposed pre-trial jury submissions should also be emailed to Chambers at the listed address.

Source text: These proposed pre-trial submissions should also be submitted to Chambers via email (Marutollo_Chambers@nyed.uscourts.gov) in Microsoft Word format.

Fax communications to Chambers are prohibited.

Source text: Faxes to Chambers are not permitted.

Ex parte settlement letters must be emailed to Chambers at least five days before the settlement conference.

Source text: At least five (5) days prior to the settlement conference, the parties must submit ex parte settlement letters, not to exceed five (5) pages single-spaced, to Chambers via email (Eshkenazi Chambers@nyed.uscourts.gov).

All letters to the Court must be filed via ECF; correspondence between parties unrelated to motions should not be filed.

Source text: All letters sent to the Court must be filed via ECF (as set forth below), unless otherwise directed by the Court. Copies of correspondence between the parties should not be sent to the Court or filed via ECF if unrelated to a motion for relief.

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.

Source text: 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.

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

Source text: 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.

Communications with Chambers should generally be made through ECF.

Source text: Except as provided below, communications with Chambers should be by ECF, using the appropriate event type and a brief description of the document.

Emails to Chambers are restricted to situations authorized by the rules or specific court direction.

Source text: Emails to Chambers (Cross-Goldenberg_Chambers@nyed.uscourts.gov) are permitted only as provided in these Rules or as otherwise directed by the Court.

Fax communications are prohibited unless Chambers gives prior permission.

Source text: Faxes are not permitted except with the prior permission of Chambers.

Email to Chambers is allowed only for confidential settlement statements or when otherwise directed by the Court.

Source text: E-mails are permitted only for sending confidential settlement statements to Chambers, or as otherwise directed by the Court.

For ECF technical issues, parties must call the ECF Help Desk and not Chambers.

Source text: If you are encountering difficulties using ECF, call the ECF Help Desk at 718.613.2312 for assistance. Do not call Chambers.

Fax copies to chambers require prior permission.

Source text: copies of faxes to chambers shall not be sent without permission from chambers.

Phone requests for adjournments are prohibited except in emergencies.

Source text: Please do not call chambers to request an adjournment of a court date except in case of an emergency.

Parties must communicate with the Court through ECF unless an exception applies.

Source text: Except as provided below, parties must use the Electronic Case Filing (ECF) system to communicate with the Court.

Telephone contact with Chambers is limited to authorized circumstances or emergencies.

Source text: Parties may contact Chambers by telephone only as permitted in these rules, as instructed by the Court, or in emergency situations requiring immediate attention.

Email to Chambers is prohibited unless specifically authorized by rule or court instruction.

Source text: E-mail messages to Chambers are not permitted, except as specified in these rules or as instructed by the Court.

The proposed order copy should be emailed to Chambers at the listed address.

Source text: That party should also send a copy of the proposed order to Chambers (Eichenholtz_chambers@nyed.uscourts.gov) in Microsoft Word format.

If an ECF settlement-in-principle letter cannot be filed promptly, parties should immediately call Chambers.

Source text: If, for some reason, the parties cannot promptly file a letter by ECF, they should immediately call or e-mail Chambers to advise of the settlement.

Chambers may be contacted by email at the listed address for transmitting these pre-trial submissions.

Source text: These pre-trial submissions should also be sent to Chambers via email (Eichenholtz_chambers@nyed.uscourts.gov) in Microsoft Word format.

Calls to chambers are allowed but should generally be limited to urgent matters requiring immediate attention.

Source text: Telephone calls to chambers are permitted but should be reserved primarily for situations requiring immediate attention, such as deposition disputes, in cases assigned or referred to Magistrate Judge Tiscione.

Counsel may not use chambers calls to request status updates on dispositive motions referred by the District Court.

Source text: Counsel should not seek the status of a dispositive motion referred from the District Court.

Parties should use ECF as the primary method of communicating with the Court.

Source text: Parties should primarily communicate with the Court via ECF.

For time-sensitive ECF filings, parties may fax Chambers, but must also send that fax to all other parties.

Source text: If a time-sensitive submission is made on ECF, the filing party may also fax it to Chambers at (718) 613-2305. If a submission is faxed to Chambers for this reason, the filing party must also send the fax to all other parties.

Notify chambers by telephone after ECF filing for submissions requiring immediate attention.

Source text: As a general matter, materials filed via ECF are reviewed by chambers the first business day after submission. If your submission requires immediate attention, please notify chambers by telephone after you file via ECF.

Government must notify Court in advance if victim will make impact statement.

Source text: The Government should advise the Court in advance if a victim will be making a victim impact statement.

Contact Ms. Evelyn Levine for ECF technical questions.

Source text: Questions regarding the technical aspects of electronic filing, including questions about training, should be directed to Ms. Evelyn Levine at (718) 613-2312.

ECF technical help is available by phone through the ECF helpline at (718) 613-2285, not through chambers staff.

Source text: Chambers staff cannot help with filing via ECF. For ECF assistance, please call the ECF helpline at (718) 613-2285.

ECF filing or training inquiries should be made by phone to Evelyn Levine.

Source text: ECF filing or training should be directed to Evelyn Levine at (718) 613-2312.

Chambers contact by phone is available at (718) 613-2476 during 9:30AM–5:30PM.

Source text: Telephone: (718) 613-2476 Hours: 9:30AM – 5:30PM

Technical ECF questions should be directed to the ECF Help Desk by phone.

Source text: Technical questions related to electronic filing should be directed to the ECF Help Desk at 718-613-2610.

Email to chambers is authorized for submitting the specified pretrial jury materials.

Source text: Parties shall submit these materials to Chambers via email in Microsoft Word format.

Call Mr. Jackson for docketing and scheduling matters.

Source text: For docketing and scheduling matters, call Mr. Jackson at the number above.

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

Source text: The Court will mail orders only to pro se litigants, at the address they maintain on file with the Court.

For emergency submissions requiring immediate attention, call chambers.

Source text: If an emergency submission requires immediate attention, please call chambers.

Docketing and scheduling matters should be handled by phone through the Case Manager.

Source text: For docketing and scheduling matters, call Andrew Jackson at the number above.

Counsel may contact chambers by telephone or letter for pending-motion status and emergency or timing concerns.

Source text: Counsel are welcomed to contact chambers either by telephone or letter to inquire as to their pending motion or to notify the Court regarding any emergency or time concerns as to their pending motion.

Telephone calls to chambers are permitted, and docketing/scheduling/calendar matters should be directed to (718) 613-2425.

Source text: In addition to Paragraph 1(D) below: Telephone calls to chambers are permitted. For docketing, scheduling or calendar matters, call (718) 613-2425.

Parties may request oral argument by letter when filing a fully briefed motion.

Source text: The parties may request oral argument by letter at the time they file their fully briefed motion.

Counsel may email Chambers for unresolved rules questions and scheduling/calendar matters.

Source text: For questions that cannot be answered by reference to these Rules or the E.D.N.Y. Local Rules, or for scheduling and calendar matters, counsel may email Chambers.

For very large courtesy-copy submissions, parties must email Chambers for format instructions, including possible CD submission with separately named PDFs.

Source text: If a courtesy copy is voluminous (i.e., more than two 2-inch binders), please email Chambers for instructions on whether to submit the courtesy copy in a digital format via compact disc containing separate and appropriately named PDF files for each item in the submission, including exhibits.

In cases with pro se parties, filing and service questions should be directed by phone to the Pro Se Office.

Source text: For questions about filing and serving documents in cases in which one or more parties are proceeding pro se, contact the Pro Se Office at (718) 613-2665.

Telephone contact with chambers staff is allowed for docketing and scheduling/calendar matters.

Source text: For docketing, scheduling, or calendar matters, call Lauren Posillico at (631) 712-5609.

ECF filing assistance is available by phone at the listed number.

Source text: For ECF assistance, call (631) 712-6030.

Counsel may email Word-format files to Chambers at the listed email address.

Source text: Counsel may send the files to: Azrack_Chambers@nyed.uscourts.gov.

Parties may call the courtroom deputy for docketing, scheduling, and calendar matters.

Source text: Parties may contact Courtroom Deputy Lauren Posillico at (631) 712-5609 regarding docketing, scheduling, or calendar matters.

Urgent scheduling matters should be directed to the courtroom deputy, with email preferred.

Source text: For urgent scheduling and calendar matters, call or e-mail Doreen J. Flanagan, Courtroom Deputy, at (631) 712-5615 or at Doreen_Flanagan@nyed.uscourts.gov”. E-mail is preferred.

Technical assistance should be requested by phone at 718-613-2290.

Source text: For technical assistance, call 718-613-2290.

ECF training scheduling is handled by phone at 718-613-2312.

Source text: ECF training may be scheduled by calling 718-613-2312.

ECF questions should be directed by phone to the Court’s Docket Section at 718-613-2610.

Source text: For questions regarding ECF, you may call the Court’s Docket Section at 718-613-2610.

Docketing, scheduling, and calendar matters must be handled by calling the Courtroom Deputy at the listed phone number.

Source text: For docketing, scheduling, and calendar matters, call Courtroom Deputy Catherine Greenidge at (718) 613-2105.

Contact Courtroom Deputy Alicia Guy at (718) 613-2355 for audio/video exhibit filing instructions.

Source text: Parties filing exhibits other than documents and images (e.g., audio or video files) must call Courtroom Deputy Alicia Guy at (718) 613-2355 for further instructions.

Courtroom Deputy Alicia Guy can be contacted by phone at (718) 613-2355 for docketing, scheduling, or calendar matters.

Source text: For docketing, scheduling, or calendar matters, please call Courtroom Deputy Alicia Guy at (718) 613-2355.

Oral argument may be requested by letter when moving or opposing papers are filed.

Source text: Parties may request oral argument by letter at the time their moving or opposing papers are filed.

Standard communication with Chambers is by letter filed electronically with copies to all counsel.

Source text: Except as provided below, communication with Chambers shall be by letter (filed electronically), with copies simultaneously delivered to all counsel.

Contact Courtroom Deputy Joseph Reccoppa for docketing, scheduling, and calendar matters.

Source text: For docketing, scheduling, and calendar matters, call or email Courtroom Deputy Joseph Reccoppa at (718) 613-2545; joseph_reccoppa@nyed.uscourts.gov.

For docketing/scheduling/calendar matters, call chambers during specified hours (8:30 AM - 4:30 PM).

Source text: For docketing, scheduling, and calendar matters, call the contact listed above during the hours specified.

Phone and email contact permitted for docketing, scheduling, or calendar matters.

Source text: For docketing, scheduling, or calendar matters, please call Courtroom Deputy Freddie Valderrama at (718) 613-2194 or email Freddie_Valderrama@nyed.uscourts.gov.

Calls to chambers permitted for questions about these rules.

Source text: Calls to chambers with questions about these rules are permitted, but please review this document first.

All communications must be in writing and filed on ECF unless urgent or scheduling-related.

Source text: All communications should be in writing and filed on ECF unless they concern urgent matters or scheduling issues.

Urgent/time-sensitive matters should be communicated via email with indication in subject line.

Source text: Contact Chambers by email and indicate in the subject line that the matter is time-sensitive.

Orders are posted electronically and not mailed to litigants, except pro se litigants not registered for electronic filing.

Source text: 1. 1. 2. O r d e r s will b e p o st e d el e ct r o ni c all y a n d will n ot ot h e r wi s e b e m ail e d o r p r o-vi d e d t o liti g a nt s ( e x c e pt i n t h e c a s e of p r o s e liti g a nt s n ot r e gi st e r e d f o r el e ct r o ni c fili n g).

Docketing, scheduling, and calendar issues should be handled by phone with the courtroom deputy.

Source text: For docketing, scheduling, or calendar matters, call Tasheana Lubin at (718) 613-2465.

For sealed ECF filing help, parties should call the ECF help desk.

Source text: For help e-filing under seal, contact the ECF help desk at (718) 613-2610.

Word-processing files may be sent to chambers by email at the listed address.

Source text: Counsel may send the files to: Merchant_Chambers@nyed.uscourts.gov.

Chambers typically reviews ECF filings the next business day, and urgent submissions should be followed by a telephone notification after filing.

Source text: As a general matter, materials filed via ECF are reviewed by chambers the first business day after submission. If your submission requires immediate attention, please notify chambers by telephone after you file via ECF.

Telephone calls to chambers are allowed, and scheduling-related calls should be directed to the listed chambers contact number.

Source text: Telephone calls to chambers are permitted. Please review this document before calling chambers with questions. For docketing, scheduling, or calendar matters, call Fida Abdallah at (718) 613-2515.

Telephone contact with the courtroom deputy is authorized for docketing, scheduling, and calendar matters.

Source text: For docketing, scheduling, or calendar matters, please call Courtroom Deputy Tsz Chan at (718) 613-2455.

Questions about CM/ECF docketing and filings may be directed by phone to the Court’s Docket Section.

Source text: For questions regarding CM/ECF Docketing and Filings, you may call the Court’s Docket Section at 718-613-2610.

Technical assistance and courtroom technology issues should be directed by phone to the listed number.

Source text: For technical assistance and Courtroom Technology call 718-613-2290.

Technical ECF questions should be directed by phone to the listed contact number.

Source text: Questions regarding the technical aspects of electronic filing, including questions about training, should be directed to Evelyn Levine at (718) 613-2312.

Pro se litigants are directed to contact the pro se office by phone rather than Chambers.

Source text: Pro se litigants may not call Chambers and may instead call the pro se office at (718) 613-2665.

Phone calls to chambers from law students and recommenders regarding inquiries or references are discouraged and will not be returned.

Source text: Law students and their recommenders are strongly encouraged not to call chambers with inquiries or references. Such phone calls will not be returned.

Contact Chambers via email to obtain an FTP link for submitting large electronic files.

Source text: Contact Chambers via email for FTP link.

Voir dire, jury instructions, verdict forms, and proposed findings should be emailed to Chambers.

Source text: Microsoft Word Documents: Voir dire; jury instructions; verdict forms; proposed findings should also be emailed to Chambers.

Parties must consult the courtroom deputy before trial regarding technology.

Source text: Technology: Parties should consult courtroom deputy in advance of trial date.

Large file submissions require email notification to chambers with case details, followed by submission via the Court's file transfer protocol.

Source text: The Court has a file transfer protocol for the safe electronic transmission of electronic files. If a party needs to submit large files to the Court, or exhibits for trial, the party should email Chambers indicating that they intend to submit large electronic file(s). The email should include the name and docket number of the case and the nature of the materials to be submitted electronically. The party should then follow the protocol set forth here: https://evidence.nyed.uscourts.gov for submission.

Requests to charge, verdict forms, and voir dire questions must also be emailed to chambers.

Source text: These documents should also be emailed to Chambers.

Phone calls permitted; criminal scheduling to Courtroom Deputy, civil to Law Clerks.

Source text: Telephone calls to chambers are permitted. Calls regarding scheduling of criminal matters should be directed to the Courtroom Deputy at (631) 712-5714 Calls regarding civil matters should be directed to the Law Clerks at (631) 712-5710.

Joint ECF communication preferred; individual ECF letter allowed if joint impracticable.

Source text: Counsel shall always endeavor to confer and then submit a joint communication via ECF. In the event a joint communication is impracticable, counsel may submit a letter to the Court via ECF.

Pro se parties may call the Pro Se Office at the listed number for case-related questions.

Source text: Pro se parties may call the Court’s Pro Se Office with case-related questions at (718) 613-2665.

Docketing and scheduling questions should be directed to the Courtroom Deputy.

Source text: All questions regarding docketing, scheduling, or criminal matters should be directed to the Courtroom Deputy.

Requests for disability or religious accommodations may be sent to Chambers by email.

Source text: Requests for reasonable accommodations on account of disability or religion with respect to the Court’s rules or in connection with any proceeding before Judge Wicks may be emailed to chambers.

ECF filing and training questions should be directed by phone to the listed clerk contacts.

Source text: Questions regarding ECF filing or training should be directed to Grisel Ortiz in Central Islip at (631) 712-6031, or Evelyn Levine in Brooklyn at (718) 260-2312.

Pro se litigants are directed to contact the Pro Se Office by phone for case-related questions.

Source text: Pro se litigants should contact the Pro Se Office for any case-related questions at (718) 613-2664.

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

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

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

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

Oral argument may be requested by letter accompanying motion papers.

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

Pro se parties may call the Pro Se Office for case-related questions.

Source text: Pro se parties may call the Court’s Pro Se Office with case-related questions at (718) 613-2665.

Scheduling and calendar issues should be handled by phone through Janine Marino.

Source text: For scheduling and calendar matters, call Janine Marino at (718) 613-2340.

When a deadline is approaching, parties may call Chambers to alert the Court that an adjournment or extension request is urgent.

Source text: In the event a deadline is approaching, a party may contact Chambers by telephone to advise the Court of the urgency of addressing the adjournment or extension request.

For non-criminal questions, parties should contact Chambers at (631) 712-5720.

Source text: Other questions should be directed to the main Chambers number, (631) 712-5720.

ECF filing questions should be directed by phone to the listed clerk contact number.

Source text: For questions regarding ECF filing please call (718) 613-2571.

Questions about ECF filing should be made by phone to the specified clerk contact number.

Source text: Questions regarding ECF filing should be directed to (718) 613-2312.

Counsel may call Chambers to note a pending time-sensitive matter only after filing it on ECF and faxing Chambers.

Source text: If a time-sensitive matter has been filed on ECF and faxed to Chambers, but has not been decided, counsel may call Chambers at (718) 613-2300 to note its pendency.

ECF technical help is available by phone at the listed number.

Source text: For ECF technical help, contact (718) 613-2290.

Settlement conference scheduling requests may be made by joint ECF letter motion and should include at least three available dates with all required attendees.

Source text: If the parties would like to schedule a settlement conference with the Court, they may make a joint request by letter motion on ECF and include at least three dates on which all counsel and parties with full settlement authority are available to attend in person.

Ex parte settlement letters may be submitted to chambers by email at the listed address.

Source text: The letter may be submitted by email to Scanlon_Chambers@nyed.uscourts.gov.