Court Rules
Common questions about Judge Robert M. Dow Jr.'s rules

Are courtesy copies required for Judge Robert M. Dow Jr.?

Courtesy copies are required for rule 26f reports. Details: 1 copy, delivery upon filing, by hand delivery. One courtesy copy of Rule 26(f) report required for Courtroom Deputy.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Standing Order Requiring Rule 26(f) Initial Status Report

What page or word limits apply to rule 26f report before Judge Robert M. Dow Jr.?

Judge Robert M. Dow Jr.'s rule states these limits: 5 pages. Rule 26(f) report limited to 5 pages, due 2 business days before initial status conference.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Standing Order Requiring Rule 26(f) Initial Status Report

What must be included with rule 26f report filings before Judge Robert M. Dow Jr.?

The rule requires judge name, case number, legal argument, and statement of facts. Rule 26(f) report must include specific information about parties, jurisdiction, claims, and discovery.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Standing Order Requiring Rule 26(f) Initial Status Report

How may parties contact Judge Robert M. Dow Jr.'s chambers?

Parties may contact Judge Robert M. Dow Jr.'s chambers by email only as allowed by the rule. Initial status conference scheduled approximately 45 days after complaint filing.

View ruleSource: page 2, section Standing Order Requiring Rule 26(f) Initial Status Report
Complete rules summary for Judge Robert M. Dow Jr.

Rule 26(f) report limited to 5 pages, due 2 business days before initial status conference.

One courtesy copy of Rule 26(f) report required for Courtroom Deputy.

Rule 26(f) report must include specific information about parties, jurisdiction, claims, and discovery.

Initial status conference scheduled approximately 45 days after complaint filing.

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