Eastern District of New York Document Format Requirements

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Briefs must use Times New Roman 12-point font with one-inch margins.

Parties should use Times New Roman 12-point font and one-inch margins.

Exhibits must be premarked and exchanged 10 days before trial; voluminous exhibits require binders with tabs.

All exhibits must be premarked for the trial and exchanged with the other parties at least ten days before trial. Where exhibits are voluminous, they should be placed in binders with tabs.

Required

Always

Format

PDF

All documents must be filed electronically via ECF; pro se parties are exempt.

Counsel must file all documents electronically. When orders are posted electronically, parties not registered on ECF (with the exception of pro se parties) will not receive them.

Required

Always

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Courtesy copies must have ECF numbering and be in three-ring binders.

All courtesy copies should contain the ECF numbering at the top of each page, and should be submitted in a three-ring binder. Parties are encouraged to use double-sided printing for their courtesy copies.

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Pre-motion letters must use Times New Roman 12-point font with one-inch margins.

The parties must use Times New Roman 12-point font, and one-inch margins.

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Rule 56.1 statements must use Times New Roman 12-point font with one-inch margins.

Further, both the Rule 56.1 Statement and the Counterstatement must be submitted in Time New Roman 12-point font, with one-inch margins.

Format

PDF

Letters must be filed electronically, no hard copies to chambers.

NO HARD COPIES OF LETTERS, INCLUDING LETTERS REQUESTING EXTENSIONS OR ADJOURNMENTS, SHALL BE DELIVERED TO CHAMBERS OR TO THE COURT.

Format

PDF

All civil documents must be filed electronically.

All documents in civil actions shall be filed electronically.

State court records in habeas cases must be plainly labeled on ECF, not just as “Exhibit.”

State Court records in habeas corpus cases under 28 U.S.C. § 2254 must have each portion plainly labeled on ECF, not simply listed as an “Exhibit,” in a manner substantially similar to the following:

Generic “Exhibit State Court Record” labeling will be rejected and require refiling.

The following format will be rejected and refiling required:

Format

PDF

All filings must follow ECF Filing System rules.

Filing Rules: In accordance with ECF Filing System

Exhibits must be tabbed, indexed, and described in specific format.

All exhibits to declarations, affidavits or affirmations must be separately tabbed and indexed. Exhibits to declarations, affidavits or affirmations filed on ECF must be described following this sample format: (Attachments: # 1 Rule 56.1 Statement in Support of Plaintiff's Motion for Summary Judgment, # 2 Memorandum in Support of Plaintiff's Motion for Summary Judgment, # 3 Declaration, # 4 Exhibit 1-Excerpts of deposition transcript of John Doe dated 1-1-2024, # 5 Exhibit 2-Expert Report of Jane Doe, # 6 Exhibit 3-Rebuttal Expert Report, # 7 Exhibit 4-Amended Expert Report, # 8 Exhibit 5-Email from John Doe dated 1-1-2024.

Required

Always

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Courtesy copies must be in a single binder with numbered tabs in specified order.

Courtesy copies should be submitted in a single binder containing the following documents in the following order separated in individual numbered tabs: 1. Opening Brief 2. Response Brief 3. Reply Brief (if any) 4. For motions to dismiss: Complaint 5. For motions for summary judgment: all Local Rule 56.1 statements and counterstatements in individual tabs.

Required

Always

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Exhibits must be in separate binder with separate tabs, all documents double-sided.

Any exhibits filed with motions should be provided in a separate binder from the above, with exhibits separately tabbed. All documents should be printed double-sided.

Required

Always

All submissions must be text-searchable.

Mandatory for all submissions.

One week before trial, parties must provide three tabbed binders containing all exhibit copies.

Provide the Court with three (3) tabbed binders containing copies of all exhibits and provide exhibit list.

Required

Always

Written submissions and supporting materials must be text-searchable where practicable, and non-compliant filings may be stricken.

All written submissions and supporting materials must be text-searchable, to the extent practicable. The Court may strike non-compliant submissions.

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All memoranda must meet specified formatting and filing-content requirements, including 12-point font, one-inch margins, text-searchability, and service-date cover notation.

All memoranda of law shall be produced in 12-point font, including footnotes, and shall have one-inch margins on all sides. All memoranda must be filed in a text-searchable format and must have the date of service printed on the front cover. Case law citations shall be to official case reporters or, for decisions not available in official reporters, to the Westlaw or Lexis electronic case database.

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Objections and responses to R&Rs must follow the same formatting standards as Rule III.C.2.

Objections to R&Rs and responses to objections may not exceed fifteen (15) double-spaced pages and shall conform to the requirements of Individual Practice Rule III.C.2.

Parties must provide three tabbed binders of all trial exhibits one week before trial unless the Court orders otherwise.

The parties shall provide the Court with three (3) tabbed binders containing copies of all exhibits one (1) week before trial, unless otherwise ordered by the Court.

Jury charge requests, proposed verdict sheets, and proposed voir dire questions must be filed on ECF and provided to chambers in PDF and Word no later than three weeks before trial unless ordered otherwise.

Requests to charge, proposed verdict sheets, and proposed voir dire questions in jury cases shall be filed on ECF and provided to chambers in PDF and Microsoft Word formats no later than three (3) weeks before trial, unless otherwise ordered by the Court.

Required

Always

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DOCX

Documents must be drafted in Word with one-inch margins, at least 12-point Times New Roman, and no kerning.

Formatting: All documents must be drafted in WORD, using one-inch margins, and 12-point Times New Roman font (or larger). Kerning is not permitted.

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Memoranda must be in Word format with Times New Roman 12-point or larger, one-inch margins, double spacing, and visible service date on the front cover.

All memoranda of law must be produced in WORD using Times New Roman 12-point font (or higher), have one-inch margins on all sides, and be double spaced. All memoranda must have the date of service plainly visible on the front cover.

Format

DOCX

The proposed document must be provided to chambers in Microsoft Word format via email.

Parties must file the letter electronically and submit a Microsoft Word version of the proposed document to chambers by email to matthew_o'brien@nyed.uscourts.gov

In § 2254 habeas proceedings, each state-court-record attachment must be individually identified by exhibit rather than generically labeled.

State court records filed in proceedings on Habeas Corpus petitions brought pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 2254 must have each “Exhibit,” in a manner substantially similar to the following:

Format

PDF

PDF e-filings must be OCR-readable.

All PDF electronic filings must be in OCR-readable format.

Format

PDF

All PDF electronic filings must be OCR-readable.

Electronic filings must comply with Individual Rule II, including that all PDF filings are to be in OCR-readable format.

Format

DOCX

Requests to charge and proposed verdict sheets must be in Microsoft Word format.

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

Format

PDF

Sentencing memoranda must be filed as OCR-readable PDFs.

All sentencing memoranda must be in OCR-readable PDF format.

Format

DOCX

Proposed jury instructions and verdict-sheet materials must be submitted to chambers by email in Microsoft Word format.

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

Required

Always

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Memoranda must be double-spaced, 1-inch margins, Times New Roman 12pt, footnotes 10pt minimum.

Memoranda must be double-spaced with one-inch margins. Use Times New Roman, twelve-point font, with footnotes that are at least ten-point font.

Joint Pre-Trial Order must use specified font type and size from Part III, Section D.

The Joint Pre-Trial Order must use the font type and size specified in Part III, Section D.

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Memoranda must be double-spaced, use one-inch margins, Times New Roman 12-point font, and footnotes of at least 10-point font.

Memoranda must be double-spaced with one-inch margins. Use Times New Roman, twelve-point font, with footnotes that are at least ten-point font.

By the first day of jury selection, parties must provide tabbed exhibit binders to the Court, with spine labels showing exhibit ranges if multiple binders are used.

No later than the first day of jury selection, all parties are to provide the Court with tabbed binders containing copies of all exhibits. If multiple binders will be submitted, the parties should include spine labels that indicate the range of exhibits in each binder.

Required

Always

Electronic filings must be text-searchable.

All papers filed electronically must be submitted in a text-searchable format.

Format

DOCX

Requests to charge must be submitted to chambers both in hard copy and electronically in Word format.

Requests to Charge regarding the elements of the claims, the damages sought and defenses. General instructions will be prepared by the Court. The parties shall submit the same to chambers in hard copy and on electronic media in Word format.

Trial exhibits must be pre-marked, exchanged, tabbed in binders, and delivered to the Court.

All exhibits must be pre-marked, exchanged with the other parties, placed in binders with tabs identifying the exhibit, and delivered to the Court.

Format

DOCX

Criminal pretrial courtesy submissions must include an electronic-media copy in Word format.

The parties must file proposed voir dire, requests to charge, motions in limine and proposed verdict sheets and provide a courtesy copy to chambers in hard copy and on electronic media in Word format at least one week before trial.

Format

PDF

Proposed orders, jury instructions, and similar submissions must be provided in PDF format via ECF and email to Chambers.

Proposed orders, jury instructions, and other submissions for adoption by the Court shall be filed on ECF and emailed to Chambers in PDF and Microsoft Word format.

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Memoranda must use Times New Roman 12-point font, one-inch margins, and may not use condensed or kerned character spacing.

Use Times New Roman 12-point font for all text, including footnotes, and one-inch margins on all sides. Do not use excessive block quotations. Condensing or kerning of character spacing is not permitted.

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Affidavits must use Times New Roman 12-point font and one-inch margins.

Use Times New Roman 12-point font for all text and one-inch margins on all sides.

Summary judgment deposition exhibits must use one testimony page per exhibit page, and mini-transcripts are prohibited.

Deposition transcripts submitted as exhibits to motions for summary judgment should include only one page of testimony per page of exhibit. Parties may not submit “mini-transcripts” with four pages of testimony condensed onto one page in an effort to circumvent the Court’s page limits.

Memoranda on motions in limine must comply with the standing formatting and page-limit requirements in Section IV.B.2.

All memoranda regarding motions in limine must be prepared in accordance with the requirements of Section IV.B.2, above, specifying the proper formatting and page limits for memoranda.

Requests to charge, proposed verdict sheets, and proposed voir dire questions must be filed on ECF and provided to Chambers in PDF and Word at least 10 business days before trial unless otherwise ordered.

Requests to charge, proposed verdict sheets and proposed voir dire questions shall be filed on ECF and provided to Chambers in PDF and Microsoft Word formats no later than 10 business days before trial, unless otherwise ordered by the Court.

Format

DOCX

Proposed orders, jury instructions, and similar proposed language must be submitted in Word to Chambers and filed in PDF on ECF, except dismissal/settlement stipulations unless specifically requested.

Proposed orders, jury instructions, and other such writings a party wishes the Court to adopt should be submitted to chambers in Microsoft Word format as well as filed on ECF in PDF format. However, parties need not submit word-processing files of stipulations of dismissal or settlement unless specifically requested to do so.

Format

PDF

When citing jury instructions from another case, parties must submit a PDF version to Chambers by email.

If the parties cite to jury instructions from another case as authority for their proposed instructions, the parties shall submit a PDF version of those instructions to Chambers at Azrack_chambers@nyed.uscourts.gov .

Required

Always

Every ECF filing must be text searchable.

All documents filed to ECF must be text searchable.

Format

PDF

Each exhibit filed on ECF must be uploaded as a separate PDF file.

Any party filing exhibits to ECF must: (1) file each exhibit as a separate PDF file; and (2) clearly identify and describe each exhibit.

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Motion papers must follow specified margin, font, spacing, line-count, and footnote formatting requirements.

Motion papers shall have: one-inch margins; 12-point Times New Roman or larger font; and, be double spaced (with no more than 23 lines per page). To the extent necessary, footnotes shall be printed in 10-point Times New Roman or larger font and be single spaced.

Format

DOCX

Electronic copies must be submitted in Word format rather than PDF.

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.

In habeas cases, each State Court Record attachment filed electronically must be 5 megabytes or less.

The respondent shall electronically file the State Court Record, with no individual attachment to the entry exceeding 5 megabytes.

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Memoranda must use double spacing, one-inch margins, Times New Roman 12-point font, footnotes of at least 10-point font, and no condensed or kerned spacing.

Memoranda must be double-spaced with one-inch margins. Use Times New Roman, 12-point font, with footnotes that are at least 10-point font. Condensing or kerning of character spacing is not permitted.

Letter briefs are prohibited.

Letter briefs are not permitted.

Joint pretrial orders must follow the memorandum-formatting requirements in Section III.C.3.

Joint pretrial orders must comply with the requirements of Section III.C.3, specifying the proper formatting for memoranda,

Parties must provide tabbed pre-marked exhibit binders by trial with size and labeling requirements.

After the pretrial conference, and no later than the first day of trial, all parties must provide the Court with tabbed binders containing copies of exhibits that have been pre-marked in accordance with the pretrial order. Exhibit binders must be appropriately sized for their contents, with no single binder exceeding two (2) inches. Binder covers and spines must identify the case name, docket number, and the binder’s contents.

Parties must provide tabbed exhibit binders by the first day of trial, keep each binder at or under two inches, label covers/spines with case details and contents, and double-sided printing is encouraged.

After the pretrial conference, and no later than the first day of trial, all parties must provide the Court with tabbed binders containing copies of exhibits that have been pre-marked in accordance with the pretrial order. Exhibit binders must be appropriately sized for their contents, with no single binder exceeding two (2) inches. Binder covers and spines must identify the case name, docket number, and a description of the binder’s contents. Parties are encouraged to print on both sides of the page.

Required

Always

All submissions must be text-searchable to the extent practicable.

All written submissions and supporting materials must be text-searchable, to the extent practicable.

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Memoranda must use Georgia or Times New Roman 12-point font with 12-point footnotes and one-inch margins.

Parties may use Georgia or Times New Roman 12-point font, with footnotes in 12-point font, and one-inch margins.

Parties must provide three tabbed binders with all exhibits, exhibit list, and witness list by the Friday before trial.

The parties shall provide the Court with three tabbed binders containing copies of all exhibits, as well as an exhibit and witness list, no later than the Friday before trial.

Letter briefs are not permitted.

No letter briefs shall be permitted.

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Memoranda must use Times New Roman 12-point font, double-spaced, with one-inch margins.

Memoranda must use Times New Roman 12-point font and must be double-spaced with one-inch margins.

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Memoranda must use Times New Roman 12-point font with one-inch margins.

Use Times New Roman 12-point font and one-inch margins.

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Format

PDF

Memoranda must use 12-point font (11-point footnotes), 1-inch margins, text-searchable format, and front cover service date.

All memoranda of law shall be produced in 12-point font, with footnotes in 11-point font, and shall have one-inch margins on all sides. All memoranda must be filed in a text-searchable format and must have the date of service printed on the front cover.

The JPTO must use 12-point Times New Roman throughout.

T h e J P T O will u s e Ti m e s N e w R o m a n 1 2 -p oi nt f o nt t h r o u g h o ut.

Required

Always

All papers must include docket number and judge initials (NJC for District Judge and assigned Magistrate Judge).

All papers shall indicate the docket number followed by the initials of the District Judge (NJC) and the assigned Magistrate Judge.

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All memoranda of law must use 12-point Times New Roman (including footnotes) and one-inch margins on all sides.

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.

The Court prohibits exhibit submission by 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.

Format

PDF

Each exhibit must be submitted as a PDF by email to Chambers, with filenames matching exhibit numbers.

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 , e m ail e d 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 , wit 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.

Exhibits cannot be submitted by CD-ROM or flash drive, and non-emailable digital media exhibits must use EDNY's digital media submission procedure.

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 t h at c a n n ot b e s u b mitt e d vi a e m ail 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 .

CD-ROM and flash drive exhibit submissions are prohibited, and non-emailable digital media exhibits must use the EDNY digital media exhibit submission procedure.

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 t h at c a n n ot b e s u b mitt e d vi a e m ail 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.

Format

DOCX

The exhibit list must be submitted in a Word document with four specified columns.

A li st of all e x hi bit s i n a W o r d D o c u m e nt wit h f o u r c ol u m n s l a b el e d a s f oll o w s: ( 1) “ E x hi bit N u m b e r”; ( 2) “ D e s c ri pti o n” ( of t h e e x hi bit); ( 3) “ D at e I d e ntifi e d”; a n d ( 4) “ D at e A d mitt e d.”

Exhibits must be provided in three sets of tabbed binders with the case caption on each binder’s spine and front cover.

T h r e e ( 3) s et s of t a b b e d bi n d e r s c o nt ai ni n g all e x hi bit s, wit h t h e c a s e c a pti o n o n t h e s pi n e a n d f r o nt c o v e r of e a c h bi n d e r.

ECF filing is mandatory for civil (except pro se) and criminal cases.

Pursuant to Administrative Order 2004-08, all case documents must be filed electronically via ECF for all civil cases other than pro se cases as well as for all criminal cases.

Large video or audio exhibits cannot be submitted by email, USB, or CD.

Video/audio exhibits that are too large to file on ECF may not be submitted via email, USB, or CD.

Format

PDF

All non-video/audio evidence, including images, must be converted to PDF and electronically filed.

All other evidence, including images must be PDF’d and efiled.

In pro se cases, represented parties must e-file and serve copies on pro se litigants.

Parties represented by counsel in pro se cases must file documents via ECF and serve copies on the pro se litigants.

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Joint pretrial orders must use double spacing, one-inch margins, and 12-point Times New Roman font.

Joint pretrial orders must be double spaced with one-inch margins, using Times New Roman 12-point font, and must include the following information:

Multipage evidence documents must be paginated before trial, though existing Bates or other pagination is acceptable.

Any document to be offered in evidence that contains multiple pages shall be paginated by counsel before trial, but any existing Bates stamping or other pagination may suffice.

Word-processing files are mandatory for proposed orders, jury instructions, and similar filings.

Mandatory for proposed orders, jury instructions, and similar filings.

Required

Always

All submissions must be text-searchable.

Mandatory for all submissions.

Summary-judgment accompanying filings must comply with the Court's Local Rule 56.1 formatting and filing requirements.

Parties must follow the Court’s formatting and filing rules for Local Rule 56.1 statements and evidentiary filings.

Before trial, parties must provide three tabbed binders containing all exhibit copies.

Provide the Court with three tabbed binders containing copies of all exhibits.

Counsel are required to file all documents electronically.

Counsel must file all documents electronically.

Proposed orders, jury instructions, and similar proposed writings must be filed on ECF and emailed to chambers in PDF and Word format, with specified exceptions unless requested.

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. However, parties need not submit word-processing files of stipulations of dismissal, of settlement, or of motions for extensions of time unless specifically requested to do so.

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Memoranda of law must use 12-point font (10-point footnotes), one-inch margins, be text-searchable, and show the date of service on the front cover.

All memoranda of law shall be produced in 12-point font, with footnotes in 10-point font, and shall have one-inch margins on all sides. All memoranda must be filed in a text-searchable format and must have the date of service printed on the front cover.

In jury cases, specified trial filings must be filed on ECF and provided to chambers in PDF and Word format at least two weeks before trial unless otherwise ordered.

2. Requests to charge, proposed verdict sheets, and proposed voir dire questions in jury cases shall be filed on ECF and provided to chambers in PDF and Microsoft Word formats no later than two weeks before trial, unless otherwise ordered by the Court.

Parties must deliver three tabbed exhibit binders before trial with pre-marked exhibits, unless the Court orders otherwise.

3. The parties shall provide the Court with three tabbed binders containing copies of all exhibits on the Friday before trial, unless otherwise ordered by the Court. All exhibits must be pre-marked for the trial and placed in binders with tabs. The plaintiff’s exhibits must be pre-marked with numbers. The defendant’s exhibits must be pre-marked with letters.

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Memoranda must follow specific typography, margin, and text-searchable filing requirements.

All memoranda of law shall be produced in 12-point font, with footnotes in 10-point font, and shall have one-inch margins on all sides. All memoranda must be filed in a text-searchable format and must have the date of service printed on the front cover.

In jury cases, requests to charge, proposed verdict sheets, and proposed voir dire questions must be filed on ECF and provided to chambers in PDF and Word at least 2 weeks before trial.

Requests to charge, proposed verdict sheets, and proposed voir dire questions in jury cases shall be filed on ECF and provided to chambers in PDF and Microsoft Word formats no later than two (2) weeks before trial, unless otherwise ordered by the Court.

Letter-briefs must use 12-point font including footnotes.

All letter-briefs must be in 12-point font (including footnotes).

Memoranda must use double spacing and 12-point or larger font including footnotes.

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

Required

Always

Letters exceeding 2 pages or 700 words must be double spaced; 12 point font required for all submissions.

Letters longer than 2 pages/700 words must be double spaced. 12 point font (including footnotes) required for all submissions.

Required

Always

Case citations must include pinpoint citations.

Case citations must contain pinpoint cites.

Hard copy exhibits must be pre-marked with stickers, in binders (max 2.5 inches) or manila folders in redweld folders with case labeling.

Each hard copy shall be pre-marked (that is, with an exhibit sticker) and assembled sequentially in a loose-leaf binder (not to exceed 2 1/2 inches in thickness) or in separate manila folders labeled with the exhibit numbers and placed in redweld folders labeled with the case name and docket number.

Requests to charge must be submitted 7 days before trial in hard copy, with electronic versions sent to chambers by email.

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.

Format

PDF

All civil documents must be filed electronically except voluminous documents.

All documents in civil actions, except for voluminous documents, must be filed electronically.

Format

PDF

Relief-seeking documents must be filed as 'Motion' not 'Letter' under ECF.

Any document seeking relief of any kind from the court must be electronically filed as a 'Motion,' and not as a 'Letter' under the ECF 'Other Documents' option.

All trial exhibits must be provided to court on first day of trial in clearly tabbed binders.

On the first day of trial, counsel shall provide the Court with a copy of all exhibits, appropriately labeled and indexed. Exhibits should be placed in clearly tabbed binders.

Format

PAPER

Documents filed under a court-ordered confidentiality agreement are exempt from ECF and must be filed in hard copy.

Documents filed subject to a court-ordered confidentiality agreement.

Format

PAPER

Ex parte settlement or mediation statements under Rule 5.B are exempt from ECF and must be filed in hard copy.

Ex parte settlement or mediation statements submitted in accordance with Rule 5.B, infra.

Format

PAPER

Pro se litigants are exempt from ECF filing, while represented parties must still file electronically even in pro se cases.

Litigants proceeding pro se are exempt from ECF requirements. Parties represented by counsel, however, must file documents electronically, even in pro se cases.

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Memoranda of law must use one-inch margins, double spacing, and 12-point font.

All memoranda of law must use one-inch margins, double spacing, and 12-point font.

Format

DOCX

When plaintiff is represented by counsel, parties must send a Microsoft Word version of the stipulation of facts to Chambers by email.

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.

Required

Always

All papers must include docket number and judge initials

All papers submitted to the Court should include the docket number for the case followed by the initials of the presiding District Judge, followed by Judge Cho's initials (JRC).

Format

PAPER

Pro se litigants must file via hand delivery or mail to Pro Se clerk

Pro se litigants are directed to make any filings via hand delivery or U.S. mail to the designated "Pro Se clerk" in the Clerk's office, to the attention of Judge Cho and the presiding District Judge, and by delivering a copy to the attorney for the opposing party.

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Memoranda over 10 pages need TOC; all require 1-inch margins, double spacing, 12-point font.

Memoranda of 10 pages or more shall contain a table of contents. All memoranda must use one-inch margins, double spacing, and 12-point font (including footnotes).

All submissions must follow Local Rules, including Local Civil Rule 7.1(c) length and formatting requirements for briefs, motions, and other papers.

All submissions shall comply with the Local Rules of the United States District Courts for the Southern and Eastern Districts of New York. This includes the length and formatting requirements for briefs, motions, and other papers under Local Civil Rule 7.1(c).

Required

Always

Written submissions and supporting materials must be text-searchable where practicable, and non-compliant filings may be stricken.

All written submissions and supporting materials must be text-searchable, to the extent practicable. The Court may strike non-compliant submissions.

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Memoranda must use 12-point text (11-point footnotes), one-inch margins, and be filed in text-searchable format.

All memoranda of law shall be produced in 12-point font, with footnotes in 11-point font, and shall have one-inch margins on all sides. All memoranda must be filed in a text-searchable format.

A joint proposed pre-trial order must be filed by the court-ordered deadline and must follow the presiding District Judge’s required format.

The parties must file a joint proposed pre-trial order in the format prescribed by the presiding District Judge on or before the deadline set by the Court or as set forth in the presiding District Judge’s Individual Practices and Rules.

Memoranda must comply with Local Civil Rule 11.1(b) on typeface, margins, and spacing.

All memoranda of law shall comply with Local Rule Civil Rule 11.1(b) regarding typeface, margins and spacing.

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

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

Required

Always

Exhibits must be pre-marked and exchanged 10 business days before trial; voluminous exhibits in tabbed binders.

All exhibits must be pre-marked for trial and exchanged between or among the parties at least ten (10) business days before trial. If an exhibit is voluminous, it should be placed in a binder with tabs.

All memoranda must be filed in text-searchable form.

All memoranda must be filed in a text-searchable format.

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Memoranda of law must use one-inch margins, double spacing, and 12-point font.

All memoranda of law must use one inch margins, double spacing, and 12 point font.

Format

DOCX

Proposed requests to charge must be submitted in Word format.

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

All memoranda of law must be double-spaced and use reasonable margins and font formatting.

All memoranda of law must use reasonable margins, double spacing, and a reasonable font.

Trial exhibits must be pre-marked, organized in tabbed binders, exchanged with other parties, and delivered to the Court at least ten days before trial.

All exhibits must be pre-marked for the trial, placed in binders with tabs identifying the exhibit, and exchanged with the other parties and delivered to the Court at least ten days before trial.

Format

DOCX

Proposed jury charges must be submitted electronically in Microsoft Word format.

Proposed jury charges must also be submitted via electronic media in Microsoft Word format;

Proposed jury charges must be submitted in Microsoft Word or WordPerfect format.

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

Format

DOCX

Proposed orders and jury instructions must be submitted to chambers in Microsoft Word format.

Proposed orders, jury instructions, and other such writings a party wishes the Court to adopt should be submitted to chambers in Microsoft Word format as well as filed on ECF in PDF format. However, parties need not submit word-processing files of stipulations of dismissal or settlement unless specifically requested to do so. Counsel may send the files to Brodie_Chambers@nyed.uscourts.gov.

Margins

1 in

Memoranda 10+ pages require TOC and TOA; use Times New Roman 12pt, 1-inch margins.

The court expects counsel to exercise their professional judgment as to the length of briefs and may impose limits if that expectation is not met. Parties should use Times New Roman 12-point font and one-inch margins. All memoranda ten (10) pages or longer shall contain a table of contents and table of authorities.

Format

PAPER

Pro se parties exempt from ECF filing; represented parties must file electronically even against pro se opponents.

Pro se parties are exempt from mandatory ECF filing. However, (1) parties represented by counsel must file documents electronically, even if that party’s adversary is pro se; and (2) pro se parties who have filed consent to electronic notification in any other form shall not receive notification in any other form.

Plaintiff exhibits must be pre-marked numerically and defendant exhibits must be pre-marked alphabetically.

The plaintiff’s exhibits must be pre-marked with numbers. The defendant’s exhibits must be pre-marked with letters.

Multipage documents intended for evidence must be paginated before trial.

Documents to be offered in evidence that contain multiple pages shall be paginated by counsel in advance of trial.

Required

Always

All electronic submissions to chambers, including PDF e-filings, must be OCR-readable.

OCR Readable Format: Any electronic documents submitted to chambers, including all PDF e-filings, must be in OCR-readable format.

Exhibits must be clearly marked and orderly tabbed.

All exhibits must be marked clearly and tabbed in an orderly fashion.

Exhibits must be premarked and exchanged at least 10 days before trial.

All exhibits must be premarked for trial and exchanged with other parties at least ten (10) days before trial.

Plaintiff exhibits must use numeric premarking and defendant exhibits must use letter premarking.

Plaintiff’s exhibits must be premarked with numbers, e.g., “Pl. 1.” Defendant’s exhibits must be premarked with letters, e.g., “Def. A.”

Multi-page evidentiary documents must be paginated by counsel before trial.

All documents to be offered in evidence that contain multiple pages must be paginated by counsel in advance of trial.

Memoranda must be in 12-point Times New Roman.

All memoranda shall use Times New Roman twelve-point font, and shall have the date of service plainly visible on the front cover.

Voluminous exhibits should be organized in tabbed binders.

Where exhibits are voluminous, they should be placed in binders with tabs.

Required

Always

All written submissions and supporting materials must be text-searchable to maximum extent possible.

All written submissions and supporting materials must, to the maximum extent possible, be text-searchable.

Written submissions and supporting materials must be text-searchable to the maximum extent possible.

All written submissions and supporting materials must, to the maximum extent possible, be text-searchable.

Proposed orders, jury instructions, and similar submissions should be emailed to chambers in Word and filed on ECF in PDF, with stipulations exempt from Word-file submission unless specifically requested.

Proposed orders, jury instructions, and other submissions that a party would like the Court to adopt should be emailed to chambers in Microsoft Word format and filed on ECF in PDF. Parties need not submit Word files of stipulations unless specifically requested to do so.

Voluminous exhibits should be organized in tabbed binders.

Where exhibits are voluminous, they should be placed in binders with tabs.

Required

Always

Written submissions and supporting materials must be text-searchable where practicable.

All written submissions and supporting materials must be text-searchable, to the extent practicable.

Exhibits to affidavits or affirmations must be separately tabbed and indexed for both ECF and courtesy copies.

All exhibits to affidavits or affirmations must be separately tabbed and indexed, whether on ECF or courtesy copies.

For summary judgment motions, only relevant deposition excerpts may be attached, and excerpts must include material needed for completeness under Rule 106.

On motions for summary judgment, do not attach complete deposition transcripts as exhibits to affidavits or affirmations. Attach only pages containing relevant testimony to which citation is made in the memoranda or affidavits. However, any excerpted submissions must anticipate and comply with Fed. R. Evid. 106. In other words, include the portion of the excerpt necessary for completeness.

Summary judgment filings must comply with the Court’s formatting and filing requirements for Local Rule 56.1 statements and evidentiary materials.

Parties must follow the Court’s formatting and filing rules for Local Rule 56.1 statements and evidentiary filings.

Required

Always

Written submissions and supporting materials must be text-searchable where practicable.

All written submissions and supporting materials must be text-searchable, to the extent practicable.

For summary-judgment exhibits, complete deposition transcripts must not be attached, and only cited relevant pages should be attached.

On motions for summary judgment, do not attach complete deposition transcripts as exhibits. Attach only pages containing relevant testimony to which citation is

Exhibits filed on ECF must be clearly labeled with specific identifiers, not generic “Exhibit” labels.

Exhibits must be plainly labeled on ECF, not simply listed as an “Exhibit,” in a manner substantially similar to the following:

Voluminous exhibits should be paginated and organized in tabbed binders.

Where exhibits are voluminous, they should be paginated and placed in binders with tabs.

Depositions used on summary judgment must be filed in full (condensed) format.

Depositions submitted in support of or in opposition to a summary judgment motion must be submitted in full (condensed) format.

Exhibit copies for the Court must be tabbed sequentially in loose-leaf binders or, if voluminous, organized in labeled manila folders in a suitable container.

The parties shall also provide the Court with two (2) copies of pre-marked exhibits that are to be assembled and tabbed sequentially in loose-leaf binders, or, if voluminous, in separate manila folders labeled with the exhibit numbers or letters and placed in a suitable container for ready reference.

Margins

1 in

Memoranda must use one-inch margins, double spacing, and 12-point font.

All memoranda must use one-inch margins, double spacing, and 12-point font.

Each trial exhibit must be individually paginated, with each exhibit’s page numbering restarting at 1.

(3) All trial exhibits shall be individually paginated, meaning that each exhibit shall be numbered starting on the first page of the exhibit with the number one (“1”), and that each subsequent exhibit will also be numbered starting on the first page of the exhibit with the number one (“1”).

Required

Always

Format

PDF

Documents covered by this section must be filed on ECF in PDF and emailed to Chambers in word-processing format, with Word preferred, WordPerfect accepted, and stipulations exempt unless requested.

the Court must be emailed to Chambers in word processing format, as well as filed via ECF in PDF format. The Court prefers to receive documents as Microsoft Word files, but Corel WordPerfect files are acceptable. Parties need not submit word processing files of stipulations unless specifically requested to do so.

Parties must submit jury materials in word processing format per Section II.C in addition to ECF filing.

In addition to filing jury materials via ECF, parties must submit them in accordance with Section II.C’s specifications for the provision of word processing files for certain submissions.

Required

Always

Multi-page evidentiary documents must be paginated before trial, though existing Bates stamps or pagination may suffice.

Any document to be offered in evidence that contains multiple pages shall be paginated by counsel before trial, but any existing Bates stamps or other pagination may suffice.

Courtesy copies must be securely bound along the left margin to lie flat when opened.

Hard copies must be securely bound along the left-hand margin using a method that permits the papers to lie flat when opened.

Exhibits must be tabbed; exhibits over 50 pages should not be bound to the brief.

All exhibits should be properly tabbed. Exhibits totaling more than 50 pages that accompany legal memoranda should not be bound to the brief.

Non-text exhibits impractical to file electronically should be submitted on CD to Clerk's Office and Chambers.

Parties' non-text exhibits that are impractical to file electronically should, if possible, be submitted as an electronic version on a compact disc to the Clerk's Office (labeled "Original") and to Chambers (labeled "Courtesy Copy").

Required

Always

Electronically filed documents must be text-searchable.

All electronically filed documents should be text-searchable.

Format

DOCX

Proposed jury charges should be submitted in Microsoft Word or PDF format when feasible.

When feasible, proposed jury charges should also be submitted in Microsoft Word or PDF format.

All submissions must be text-searchable except pro se filings.

All written submissions and supporting materials, except those filed by pro se litigants, must be text-searchable to the extent practicable.

Plaintiff exhibits must be pre-marked with numbers; defendant exhibits with letters.

The plaintiff's exhibits must be pre-marked with numbers. The defendant's exhibits must be pre-marked with letters.

Format

DOCX

Word-processing files are mandatory for proposed orders, jury instructions, and similar filings.

Mandatory for proposed orders, jury instructions, and similar filings.

Format

PDF

Text-searchable submissions are mandatory except for pro se litigants.

Mandatory, except for pro se litigants.

Required

Always

Submissions must be text-searchable except for pro se filings.

All written submissions and supporting materials, except those filed by pro se litigants, must be text-searchable to the extent practicable. In a case removed from state court, the removing party shall endeavor to file the state court documents in a text-searchable form.

Memoranda must be text-searchable and must display the date of service on the front cover.

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.

Format

DOCX

These jury-related pretrial documents should also be emailed to Chambers in Microsoft Word format.

T h e s e d o c u m e nt s s h o ul d al s o b e s u b mitt e d b y e m ail t o C h a m b e r s i n Mi c r o s oft W o r d f o r m at.

Format

PDF

At filing, parties should email copies of these non-jury submissions in PDF format to the Court.

At t h e ti m e of fili n g, p a rti e s s h o ul d al s o s u b mit c o pi e s of t h e s e d o c u m e nt s t o t h e C o u rt b y e m ail, b ot h i n P D F f o r m at a n d a s a Mi c r o s oft W o r d d o c u m e nt.

Format

PAPER

Parties are responsible for printing their own trial materials; the Court will not print them.

T h e p a rti e s m u st p ri nt t h ei r o w n m at e ri al s f o r t ri al. T h e C o u rt will n ot p ri nt m at e ri- al s f o r t h e p a rti e s.

Format

DOCX

Proposed orders, jury instructions, and similar proposed writings should be submitted to chambers in Word format.

Proposed orders, jury instructions, and other such writings a party wishes the Court to adopt should be submitted to chambers in Microsoft Word format as well as filed on ECF in PDF format.

Required

Always

Written submissions and supporting materials must be text-searchable where practicable.

All written submissions and supporting materials, to the extent practicable, must be text-searchable.

Required

Always

State-court-record submissions should be text-searchable when possible.

Submissions should be made text-searchable to the extent possible.

Voluminous exhibits should be organized in tabbed binders.

Where exhibits are voluminous, they should be placed in binders with tabs.

These jury-related submissions should be provided in word-processor format unless the Court orders otherwise.

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.

Required

Always

Written submissions and supporting materials must be text-searchable to the extent practicable.

All written submissions and supporting materials to the Court, to the extent practicable, must be text-searchable.

The Pretrial Order must use a uniform font type and size throughout.

The Pretrial Order will use a uniform font type and size throughout.

Required

Always

Written submissions and supporting materials must be text-searchable when practicable.

All written submissions and supporting materials must be text-searchable, to the extent practicable.

Multi-page documentary exhibits must be paginated by counsel before trial.

Documents to be offered in evidence that contain multiple pages shall be paginated by counsel in advance of trial.

Required

Always

Written submissions and supporting materials must be text-searchable where practicable.

All written submissions and supporting materials must be text-searchable, to the extent practicable.

Multi-page evidentiary documents must be paginated by counsel before trial.

Documents to be offered in evidence that contain multiple pages shall be paginated by counsel in advance of trial.

Voluminous exhibits should be organized in tabbed binders.

Voluminous exhibits should be placed in binders with tabs.

Format

WORD_PERFECT

A joint proposed jury charge should be submitted in Word Perfect format on disk.

Parties should also submit a joint proposed jury charge on a disk in Word Perfect format.

Documents over 700 words or 2 pages must use reasonable margins, double spacing, and 12pt+ font.

Any letter, motion, or submission of any kind, except for letters shorter than 700 words (2 pages) must use reasonable margins, double spacing, and a reasonable font of 12 point or larger, including for footnotes.

Letter briefs are prohibited.

No letter briefs shall be permitted.

Format

PAPER

Non-convertible documents require electronic filing of cover letter plus hard and courtesy copies.

Counsel need not electronically file documents that cannot be readily converted to a form that may be electronically filed. In such cases, counsel must electronically file the letter or notice of motion to which the non-electronically filed material is attached. A hard copy (for filing) and a courtesy copy of such documents must be provided to the court.

Memoranda of law should comply with Local Rule 7.1 length and formatting requirements.

Memoranda of law should conform to the length and formatting requirements of Local Rule 7.1.

Voluminous exhibits should be organized in tabbed binders.

Where exhibits are voluminous, they should be placed in binders with tabs;

Confidential transcript portions and related exhibits must be separately bound and labeled “Confidential Information.”

The confidential portion of the transcript and any exhibits referenced solely therein shall be bound in a separate volume and marked “Confidential Information” by the reporter.

Dispositive-motion memoranda must follow Local Civil Rule 7.1(c) formatting and length limits unless the Court grants prior permission otherwise.

Unless prior permission has been granted, memoranda of law in support of, and in opposition to, dispositive motions should comply with formatting and length requirements of Local Civil Rule 7.1(c).

Format

DOCX

Proposed pre-trial jury submissions sent to Chambers should be in Microsoft Word format.

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

Discovery letter motions and responses must use reasonable margins and 12-point font.

All discovery letter motions and responses must use reasonable margins and a 12-point font.

All memoranda of law must be double-spaced, in 12-point font, with reasonable margins.

All memoranda of law must be double spaced, use reasonable margins, and a 12-point font.

Voluminous exhibits must be organized in binders with tabs for trial.

Where exhibits are voluminous, they should be placed in binders with tabs.

In limine motions and oppositions must be filed as letter motions.

The form of papers in support of and opposing in limine motions shall be made by letter motion in accordance with Rule VI.A above.

Memoranda of law must follow Local Rule 7.1 length and formatting requirements.

Memoranda of law should conform to the length and formatting requirements of Local Rule 7.1.

Any proposed changes to the court’s confidentiality order must be clearly marked, such as by using Track Changes.

If a party believes that changes to the Proposed Confidentiality Order are warranted due to the circumstances of the case, it must submit any proposed changes to the Court, clearly indicating what those changes are by, for example, using a “Track Changes” function or similar method.

Voluminous exhibits should be organized in tabbed binders.

Where exhibits are voluminous, they should be placed in binders with tabs.

Format

DOCX

The Chambers copy of the proposed order should be provided in Microsoft Word format.

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

Format

DOCX

The listed jury-trial pretrial submissions should also be emailed to Chambers in Microsoft Word format.

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

Margins

1 in

All letters must use one-inch margins, single spacing, and 12-point font.

All letters must use one-inch margins, single spacing, and 12 point font.

Voluminous exhibits should be organized in tabbed binders.

Where exhibits are voluminous, they should be placed in binders with tabs.

Parties must provide one copy of all exhibits and the exhibits must be pre-marked and organized in binders.

one copy of all exhibits, pre-marked in binders.

Format

PAPER

Pro se parties are exempt from ECF; counsel must mail hard copies to pro se litigants.

Pro se parties are automatically exempt from mandatory electronic filing. However, parties represented by counsel in cases involving a pro se litigant must still use ECF, and they must mail a hard copy of all documents to the pro se litigant.

Exhibits should be organized in tabbed binders.

Exhibits should be placed in binders with tabs.

Format

DOCX

When feasible, these trial-submission materials should also be provided on CD in Microsoft Word format.

When feasible, in addition to a written version, these materials should be provided on a CD in Microsoft Word format.

Double-sided printing for trial exhibit binders is encouraged.

Parties are encouraged to print on both sides of the page.

Required

Always

Text searchable format is preferred for ECF filings.

Text Searchable Submissions Preferred for ECF filings.

Required

Always

Format

PDF

ECF submissions should be text-searchable PDFs created electronically, not scanned.

If feasible, each submission on ECF should be in a text-searchable format created by converting the document electronically to PDF by computer (that is, not by scanning a printed document).

Voluminous exhibits should be organized in tabbed binders.

Where exhibits are voluminous, they should be placed in binders with tabs.

Voluminous exhibits should be organized in a tabbed binder.

If an exhibit is voluminous, it should be placed in a binder with tabs.