Court Rules
Common questions about Judge Harvey Bartle III's rules

Are courtesy copies required for Judge Harvey Bartle III?

Courtesy copies are required for motions and briefs. Details: 1 copy, delivery upon filing, by hand delivery. Chambers copy required for all motions and briefs, including ECF filings.

View ruleSource: page 4, section Motion Practice

Does Judge Harvey Bartle III require a pre-motion conference or letter before filing a motion?

Judge Harvey Bartle III's rules set a pre-motion procedure for appearances. Status conference required after defense counsel appears in civil cases; covers multiple pretrial matters.

View ruleSource: page 2, section Civil Cases

What page or word limits apply to motion before Judge Harvey Bartle III?

Judge Harvey Bartle III's rule states these limits: 25 pages; 25 pages; 15 pages. Supporting and opposition briefs limited to 25 pages; reply briefs limited to 15 pages.

View ruleSource: page 4, section Motion Practice

What page or word limits apply to discovery motion before Judge Harvey Bartle III?

Judge Harvey Bartle III's rule states these limits: 5 pages. Discovery motions limited to 5 pages with form of order.

View ruleSource: page 5, section Discovery Disputes

What must be included with discovery motion filings before Judge Harvey Bartle III?

The rule requires local rule certificate. Discovery motions must include certification under Local Civil Rule 26.1(f).

View ruleSource: page 5, section Discovery Disputes

What must be included with confidentiality order filings before Judge Harvey Bartle III?

The rule identifies required filing content or certificates. Confidentiality orders must include specific language about court's right to modify.

View ruleSource: page 5, section Confidentiality Agreements

How may parties contact Judge Harvey Bartle III's chambers?

Parties may contact Judge Harvey Bartle III's chambers by letter ecf only as allowed by the rule. Correspondence allowed for extensions and scheduling only, not for substantive matters.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Preliminary General Matters

Does Judge Harvey Bartle III encourage junior lawyer participation?

Yes. Judge Harvey Bartle III's rules include a junior lawyer participation incentive. Oral argument not routinely granted but may be considered upon request or if helpful to decision.

View ruleSource: page 4, section Motion Practice
Complete rules summary for Judge Harvey Bartle III

Correspondence allowed for extensions and scheduling only, not for substantive matters.

Law clerks may relay information but cannot give legal advice.

Telephone conferences for scheduling, extensions, and discovery motions; counsel must place the call.

Status conference required after defense counsel appears in civil cases; covers multiple pretrial matters.

Judge Bartle is extremely reluctant to grant continuances, especially if...

Chambers copy required for all motions and briefs, including ECF filings.

Supporting and opposition briefs limited to 25 pages; reply briefs limited to 15 pages.

Reply briefs must be filed within 7 days of opposition brief unless Court sets different schedule.

Oral argument not routinely granted but may be considered upon request or if helpful to decision.

Discovery motions limited to 5 pages with form of order.

Discovery motions must include certification under Local Civil Rule 26.1(f).

Confidentiality orders must include specific language about court's right to modify.

Failure to identify expert witnesses or provide reports will bar testimony at trial.

Settlement negotiations are rarely referred to another district court judge.

Time limits may be placed on opening statements and summations.

Only one attorney per party may examine each witness.

Counsel must review and edit videotaped depositions before offering as evidence.

Provide 2 copies of each exhibit and exhibit schedule before trial.

Submit 2 copies of proposed jury instructions 5 working days before trial.

Proposed findings of fact and conclusions of law required in non-jury cases.

Judge provides proposed jury instructions to counsel before charge conference.

Admitted exhibits (except weapons/drugs) go to jury room.

Juror interviews permitted after verdict, but jurors have no obligation to speak.

Proposed jury instructions and interrogatories due 7 working days before trial.

Government must submit guilty plea memorandum 2 days before plea with offense elements and citations.

Sentencing memoranda encouraged from both government and defendant.

Counsel must be punctual and civil to all parties, witnesses, and court personnel.

Counsel must stand when addressing court but may sit when examining witnesses.

Stipulations must be sent to Judge's chambers for review, not to Clerk.

Counsel must discuss matters with opposing counsel before bringing to Judge's attention.

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