Judge Steven L. Tiscione
Individual Rules, Standing Orders & Policies
Limits & Logistics
Document Limits
Courtesy Copies
Filings (Letter Motion)
Upon Request
Filings (Motion, Cross Motion)
Required
Adjournments
Must Include
- 1Original Date
- 2Number Of Previous Requests
- 3Previous Requests Granted Or Denied
- 4Adversary Position
- 5Reason For Request
- 6Proposed New Dates
Must Include
- 1Reason For Request
Communication
Letter Ecf
Chambers
Phone
Chambers
Chambers
Detailed Drafting Rules
In civil actions, communications and filings directed to Judge Tiscione must be made through ECF unless the Court directs otherwise.
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.
Letter via ECF
Direct to: Chambers
Calls to chambers are allowed but should generally be limited to urgent matters requiring immediate attention.
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.
Phone
Direct to: Chambers
Counsel may not use chambers calls to request status updates on dispositive motions referred by the District Court.
Counsel should not seek the status of a dispositive motion referred from the District Court.
Phone
Direct to: Chambers
- Status Inquiries
In criminal matters, specified chambers emails may be used for scheduling criminal proceedings and should include all affected parties when possible.
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.
Direct to: Chambers
Discovery and other non-dispositive letter motions are limited to 3 pages, excluding attachments.
Such letter motions may not exceed three pages in length, exclusive of attachments.
Responses to letter motions are limited to 3 pages excluding attachments.
A response not exceeding three pages in length, exclusive of attachments, must be served and filed within five business days of receipt of the letter motion.
For letter motions, opposition is due within five business days and no reply is allowed.
A response not exceeding three pages in length, exclusive of attachments, must be served and filed within five business days of receipt of the letter motion. Replies are not permitted on letter motions.
Pre-Motion Conference
Check specific requirements before filing.
Briefing Schedule
Opp: 5d • Reply: 0d
Represented parties must request and complete a pre-motion conference before dispositive motions, with two-page pre-motion/response letters and a court-approved briefing schedule.
In all cases where the parties are represented by counsel, a pre-motion conference is required before making any dispositive motion. The parties may request such a conference by way of an electronically filed letter motion seeking a court conference. Letters requesting pre-motion conferences shall state, in brief, the grounds for the motion, shall not exceed two pages, and shall not include affidavits or exhibits. All parties served with a pre-motion letter shall serve and file a letter response, not to exceed two pages, within seven days from service of the pre-motion conference letter. At the conference, the parties shall present to the Court a proposed briefing schedule for approval. Once established, no revisions to the schedule will be made without the Court=s approval.
Pre-Motion Conference
A pre-motion conference is mandatory before filing. You must submit a letter first.
Letter Requirements
Exemptions
Support and opposition memoranda are capped at 25 pages and reply memoranda at 10 pages.
Memoranda of law in support of and in opposition to motions on notice are limited to 25 pages, and reply memoranda are limited to 10 pages.
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.
Motions relying on evidentiary records must cite specific record/transcript support, and failure to do so can result in denial.
Parties should cite to the record – including to specific transcript pages – in summary j judgment motions, and any motions predicated on evidence adduced at a hearing or trial (e.g., preliminary injunction applications, motion for new trial, motion for judgment as a matter of law, etc.). Failure to provide citations to the record constitutes grounds for denial.
Document Type