Court Rules
magistrate Judge
Verified Current9 days ago

Judge Elizabeth T. Hey

Eastern District of Pennsylvania

Limits & Logistics

Courtesy Copies

Filings (All filings)

Required

Adjournments

Notice Required
45Calendar Days

Communication

Email

Chambers

Chambers_of_Magistrate_Judge_Elizabeth_Hey@paed.uscourts.gov
SchedulingAdministrativeSettlement
Letter Ecf

Chambers

Scheduling
No Status Inquiries
Email

Chambers

ProceduralGeneral
No Status Inquiries
Chambers

Chambers

Scheduling
Advance Notice Required
No Hours
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Detailed Drafting Rules

Communication ProtocolNote

Settlement communications should be directed to Magistrate Judge Hey's chambers email address.

All communications with chambers regarding settlement should be directed to: Chambers_of_Magistrate_Judge_Elizabeth_Hey@paed.uscourts.gov

Email

Direct to: Chambers

Approved Topics
SchedulingEmergenciesStatus InquiriesTechnical Issues
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Communication ProtocolNote

A party may submit an ex parte letter to request a telephone settlement conference.

If there is no joint request for a settlement conference, a party seeking a settlement conference may submit an ex parte letter to chambers requesting a telephone conference with Judge Hey to discuss settlement.

Letter via ECF

Direct to: Chambers

Approved Topics
SchedulingEmergenciesStatus InquiriesTechnical Issues
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Communication ProtocolNote

Correspondence on scheduling/administrative matters allowed via chambers email

Judge Hey permits correspondence with the Court on scheduling and administrative matters via Chambers email above.

Email

Direct to: Chambers

Approved Topics
SchedulingAdministrative
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|SecB. CORRESPONDENCE WITH THE COURT
Communication ProtocolNote

Counsel may communicate with law clerks on procedural matters only

Judge Hey permits communications from counsel, both written and oral, with her law clerks on procedural matters only.

Email

Direct to: Chambers

Approved Topics
Procedural
Prohibited
  • Status Inquiries
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|SecC. COMMUNICATIONS WITH LAW CLERK
Communication ProtocolNote

Pro se parties limited to mail/email communication with chambers

Parties who are pro se (do not have counsel) may only communicate by mail or email to the chambers address above, unless otherwise directed.

Email

Direct to: Chambers

Approved Topics
General
Prohibited
  • Status Inquiries
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|SecC. COMMUNICATIONS WITH LAW CLERK
Communication ProtocolMandatory

Settlement communications must go to specific chambers email

All communications with chambers regarding settlement should be directed to: Chambers_of_Magistrate_Judge_Elizabeth_Hey@paed.uscourts.gov

Email

Direct to: Chambers

Approved Topics
Settlement
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Communication ProtocolMandatory

Joint settlement conference requests must be made at least 45 days in advance.

If the parties jointly request a settlement conference, they shall contact chambers and request a settlement conference within their agreed-upon time frame and must do so at least 45 days prior to the requested date absent unusual circumstances.

Chambers

Direct to: Chambers

Approved Topics
Scheduling
Requirements
  • Advance Notice Required
    at least 45 days prior to requested date
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Communication ProtocolMandatory

Unilateral settlement conference requests require ex parte letter to chambers.

If there is no joint request for a settlement conference, the party seeking a settlement conference may submit an ex parte letter to chambers requesting a telephone conference with Judge Hey to discuss settlement.

Letter via ECF

Direct to: Chambers

Approved Topics
Scheduling
Prohibited
  • Status Inquiries
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Communication ProtocolNote

Criminal duty hearings held in Courtroom 5A at 1:30 PM.

When Judge Hey is assigned to criminal duty matters, she holds the hearings in Courtroom 5A in the United States Courthouse at 6th and Market Streets, at 1:30 p.m.

Chambers

Direct to: Chambers

Approved Topics
Scheduling
Prohibited
  • Hours
    1:30 PM
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