Court Rules
Common questions about Judge Leonie M. Brinkema's rules

What must be included with recalculation worksheet filings before Judge Leonie M. Brinkema?

The rule requires certificate of service and exhibit list. Probation Office must prepare and file sealed recalculation worksheets for eligible defendants.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Standing Order

How does Judge Leonie M. Brinkema handle sealed or redacted filings?

The rule does not state that a motion to seal is required for the covered filing process. Process: file redacted on ecf, file unredacted to clerk, and file unredacted to chambers. Court will provide certain sealed materials to counsel upon request without motion.

View ruleSource: page 2, section Standing Order

How do I request an adjournment or extension before Judge Leonie M. Brinkema?

Requests should be made at least 14 calendar days in advance when this rule applies before Judge Leonie M. Brinkema. The request must include reason for request, original date, number of previous requests, previous requests granted or denied, adversary position, proposed new dates, proposed rescheduled date, and affects other dates. Defense counsel must respond within 14 days to reappointment or decline; if no response, Federal Public Defender will be appointed.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Standing Order
Complete rules summary for Judge Leonie M. Brinkema

Probation Office must prepare and file sealed recalculation worksheets for eligible defendants.

Defense counsel must respond within 14 days to reappointment or decline; if no response, Federal Public Defender will be appointed.

Court will provide certain sealed materials to counsel upon request without motion.

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