Courtesy copies are required only when requested by chambers. Documents over 20 pages must be delivered directly to chambers.
The rule does not state that a pre-motion letter is required, but it sets the applicable pre-motion procedure. Meet and confer required before discovery dispute can be addressed.
Judge Jill L. Burkhardt's rule states these limits: 10 pages. MSC statements limited to 10 pages (exhibits excluded); courtesy copy required if exceeds 40 pages with exhibits.
Judge Jill L. Burkhardt's rule states these limits: 7 pages. Excludes exhibits. Joint Discovery Statement limited to 7 pages (excluding exhibits).
The rule requires certificate of service. Joint Discovery Statement must be lodged within 30 days of dispute.
The rule requires joint motion. Stipulated protective orders must be filed as joint motions.
Parties may contact Judge Jill L. Burkhardt's chambers by letter ecf only as allowed by the rule. Letters, faxes, or emails to chambers are prohibited unless specifically requested by the Court.
A motion to seal is required for covered sealed filings before Judge Jill L. Burkhardt. Process: file redacted on ecf and file unredacted to chambers. Sealed filings require redacted public version and unredacted submission to chambers.
Requests should be made at least 72 hours in advance when this rule applies before Judge Jill L. Burkhardt. Non-emergency travel motions must be filed 72 hours before travel.
Letters, faxes, or emails to chambers are prohibited unless specifically requested by the Court.
Documents over 20 pages must be delivered directly to chambers.
Non-emergency travel motions must be filed 72 hours before travel.
Oral motions for release modifications require 24 hours' notice and advance calendaring.
Nebbia hearings require 24 hours' notice and bail package submission.
Plea agreement must be submitted by noon the day before hearing.
Sealed filings require redacted public version and unredacted submission to chambers.
Chambers cannot be called to request continuances or rescheduling.
Courtesy copies required for filings over 40 pages, delivered to chambers within 1 court day.
Courtesy copies must be CM/ECF-stamped, 2-hole punched, tabbed if >3 exhibits, double-sided preferred.
Lodged documents over 40 pages require courtesy copy via email.
MSC statements limited to 10 pages (exhibits excluded); courtesy copy required if exceeds 40 pages with exhibits.
Courtesy copy required for MSC statements exceeding 40 pages with exhibits.
Requests to amend scheduling order or continue proceedings must be filed at least 7 calendar days in advance.
Motions filed within 7 days of deadline must show excusable neglect.
Motions to amend scheduling order must state timeliness and show excusable neglect if untimely.
Motions to continue Court proceedings must propose three alternative dates.
Joint Discovery Statement must be lodged within 30 days of dispute.
Joint Discovery Statement limited to 7 pages (excluding exhibits).
Discovery motion and opposition limited to 10 pages each (excluding exhibits).
Reply briefs in discovery disputes limited to 5 pages.
Meet and confer required before discovery dispute can be addressed.
Meet and confer must begin within 14 days of dispute.
Meet and confer must be in person or by telephone, not by email.
Phone contact allowed for immediate deposition disputes.
Stipulated protective orders must be filed as joint motions.
Documents under seal must follow ECF Manual procedures; entire pleadings/attachments only if entire document meets sealing standard.
Redacted versions must be publicly filed unless entire document qualifies for sealing.
Applications to file under seal must address factual/legal basis for each redaction.
Unredacted versions must be lodged according to ECF Manual procedures.