Judge Michael M. Anello
Individual Rules, Standing Orders & Policies
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Limits & Logistics
Courtesy Copies
Filings > 20 pages
- 1 copy • Hand Delivery • Within 24 Hours
Page & Word Limits4 rules
Motions must be filed 14 days before the hearing date.
All parties shall adhere strictly to Criminal Local Rule 47.1, which provides that all motions must be filed no later than fourteen (14) days prior to the date for which the motion is noticed unless the Court, by order and for good cause only, shortens that time.
Sentencing summary charts must be filed 7 days before sentencing hearing.
All parties must adhere strictly to Criminal Local Rule 32.1(a)(9), which provides that completed sentencing summary charts must be filed no later than seven (7) days prior to a scheduled sentencing hearing.
The parties must file trial briefs on or before the Thursday prior to the date of trial.
The parties must file proposed jury instructions on or before the Thursday prior to the date of trial, unless otherwise directed by the Court.
Document Filing Requirements1 rule
Reply briefs and supplemental documents require leave of court and must be filed at least 7 days before hearing.
If a party wishes to file a reply brief or other supplemental document in support of, or opposition to, a pending motion, the party must seek leave of court to do so. Leave will not be granted absent good cause and no supplemental filings will be accepted less than seven (7) days prior to the scheduled motion hearing.
DocumentReply Brief
Filing & Service rules
Courtesy Copy Requirements
Courtesy copies required for documents over 20 pages within 24 hours.
Unless otherwise ordered by the Court, for any document which exceeds twenty (20) pages in length (including attachments and exhibits), the filing party must deliver a courtesy copy directly to Chambers within 24 hours after filing.
Criminal cases
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