Northern District of Texas Filing Rules

44 individual rules extracted from judicial documents in NDTX

These rules are extracted from individual judges' practices, standing orders, and policies published by the Northern District of Texas. They supplement the court's local rules and the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. Requirements vary significantly between judges in the same district, so always verify the specific rules for your assigned judge.

Document Filing Requirements

13

Judge Ada Brown
All CM/ECF filings must comply with Fed. R. Civ. P. 5.2 and Fed. R. Crim. P. 49.1 regarding private/case sensitive information.

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Pre-Motion Conference Requirements

8

Judge Ada Brown
Rule 16 conference will be set unless Court schedules otherwise; scheduling order follows Joint Status Report.

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Chambers Communication Rules

8

Judge Ada Brown
Hearing/conference requests must be preceded by consultation with opposing counsel and include notice if no agreement was reached.

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Sealing & Redaction Procedures

4

Judge Ada Brown
Judicial records should not be sealed absent good cause or compelling reasons.

Document Format Requirements

4

Judge Ada Brown
14-point font required for body text; 11-point font for footnotes.

Page & Word Limits

3

Judge Ada Brown
Motions and briefs limited to 6,250 words; replies limited to 2,500 words.

Adjournment & Extension Requirements

3

Judge Ada Brown
Federal Rule 12(a) time limits for answers and motions remain in effect.

Courtesy Copy Requirements

1

Judge Ada Brown
Courtesy copies are not required unless specifically requested by the Court.

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Page & Word Limits Courtesy Copy Requirements Pre-Motion Conference Requirements Document Format Requirements Chambers Communication Rules Document Filing Requirements Sealing & Redaction Procedures Adjournment & Extension Requirements Filing Bundling Requirements Junior Lawyer Participation Incentives