Court Rules
Common questions about Judge Noël Wise's rules

Are courtesy copies required for Judge Noël Wise?

Courtesy copies are required for motion in limine. Details: 1 copy, delivery at least 14 days before pretrial conference, by hand delivery. Motions in Limine require courtesy copy delivered to Court 14 days before pretrial conference.

View ruleSource: page 5, section F. Motions in Limine (MIL)

Does Judge Noël Wise require a pre-motion conference or letter before filing a motion?

Judge Noël Wise's rules set a pre-motion procedure for covered motions. Civil motions require hearing except for pro hac vice, time extension, and administrative relief motions.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Court Schedule

What page or word limits apply to motion in limine before Judge Noël Wise?

Judge Noël Wise's rule states these limits: 25 pages. Motions in Limine limited to 25 pages per side, filed 14 days before pretrial conference with courtesy copy.

View ruleSource: page 5, section F. Motions in Limine (MIL)

What page or word limits apply to motions in limine before Judge Noël Wise?

Judge Noël Wise's rule states these limits: 25 pages. Motions in limine limited to 25 pages in one document with subheadings.

View ruleSource: page 2, section D. Motions

What formatting rules apply to filings before Judge Noël Wise?

Judge Noël Wise's formatting rule includes file format PDF, must be text-searchable, and waived for self-represented litigants. Electronic filings must be text-searchable PDFs (waived for pro se litigants).

View ruleSource: page 3, section G. Briefing and Filing Guidelines

What must be included with joint pretrial statement filings before Judge Noël Wise?

The rule requires judge name and case number. Joint Pretrial Statement must be filed 14 days before pretrial conference

View ruleSource: page 1, section Joint Pretrial Statement

What must be included with motion filings before Judge Noël Wise?

The rule requires notice of motion. Criminal motions must be noticed for hearing per Local Rule 47-1.

View ruleSource: page 1, section B. Court Schedule

How may parties contact Judge Noël Wise's chambers?

Parties may contact Judge Noël Wise's chambers by video conference only as allowed by the rule. Lead trial counsel must meet and confer 21 days before pretrial conference

View ruleSource: page 1, section Meet and Confer Obligations Prior to Pretrial Conference

How does Judge Noël Wise handle sealed or redacted filings?

A motion to seal is required for covered sealed filings before Judge Noël Wise. Documents cannot be filed under seal without court order showing good cause.

View ruleSource: page 2, section F. Motions to Seal

How do I request an adjournment or extension before Judge Noël Wise?

Requests should be made at least 14 calendar days in advance when this rule applies before Judge Noël Wise. Opposition briefs must be filed 14 days before hearing.

View ruleSource: page 2, section D. Motions

Does Judge Noël Wise require motion papers to be bundled?

Yes. Judge Noël Wise requires bundling for covered papers. Magistrate judge settlement conferences require completion of ADR processes first.

View ruleSource: page 9, section Requests for Settlement Conferences with a Magistrate Judge

Does Judge Noël Wise encourage junior lawyer participation?

Yes. Judge Noël Wise's rules include a junior lawyer participation incentive. Only one lawyer per witness per party; junior lawyer must conduct examination with brief senior counsel consultation.

Complete rules summary for Judge Noël Wise

Lead trial counsel must meet and confer 21 days before pretrial conference

Joint Pretrial Statement must be filed 14 days before pretrial conference

Witnesses not disclosed in pretrial statement require court leave

Parties must account for all trial time except voir dire

Trial time equally divided between plaintiffs and defendants unless stipulated otherwise

Motions in Limine limited to 25 pages per side, filed 14 days before pretrial conference with courtesy copy.

Motions in Limine require courtesy copy delivered to Court 14 days before pretrial conference.

Court encourages junior lawyers to examine witnesses and have important trial roles.

Only one lawyer per witness per party; junior lawyer must conduct examination with brief senior counsel consultation.

Opposition briefs must be filed 14 days before hearing.

Reply briefs must be filed 7 days before hearing.

Criminal motions must be noticed for hearing per Local Rule 47-1.

Criminal motions heard by reservation only on Tuesdays at 1:30 PM.

Motions without reservation will be set aside and cannot be refiled without new reservation.

Maximum 2 motions per party per hearing without leave of court.

Motions must be filed within 14 days of reservation.

Hearing reservation expires if motion not filed within 14 days.

Continuance requests must be filed 3 court days before hearing with proposed order.

Pretrial hearings held Wednesdays at 2:00 PM.

Filing deadlines are 5:00 PM unless court orders otherwise.

Motions must comply with Criminal Local Rule 47-2.

Briefing must be complete 7 days before hearing unless otherwise ordered.

Motions (non-sentencing) must be filed 21 days before hearing without stipulation.

Motions in limine must be filed 14 days before pretrial conference.

Motions in limine limited to 25 pages in one document with subheadings.

Opposition to motions in limine limited to 25 pages, filed 7 days before pretrial conference.

Reply briefs to motions in limine require court order showing good cause.

Extensions/continuances granted only for unforeseen emergency or settlement agreement.

Extension/continuance requests must be filed 3 business days before deadline/hearing.

Documents cannot be filed under seal without court order showing good cause.

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