Court Rules
Common questions about Judge Andrew L Carter Jr's rules

Are courtesy copies required for Judge Andrew L Carter Jr?

Courtesy copies are required for letters. Details: delivery upon filing, by email. Courtesy copies of letters are to be emailed to Chambers when letters are filed on ECF.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Communications with Chambers

Does Judge Andrew L Carter Jr require a pre-motion conference or letter before filing a motion?

Judge Andrew L Carter Jr's rules set a pre-motion procedure for discovery. Discovery motions require an informal conference request before filing.

View ruleSource: page 2, section Motions

What page or word limits apply to brief before Judge Andrew L Carter Jr?

Judge Andrew L Carter Jr's rule states these limits: 25 pages; 10 pages. Memoranda in support/opposition are limited to 25 pages, and reply briefs are limited to 10 pages.

View ruleSource: page 3, section B. Page Limits

What page or word limits apply to motion before Judge Andrew L Carter Jr?

Judge Andrew L Carter Jr's rule states these limits: 25 pages; 10 pages. Motion memoranda limited to 25 pages, replies to 10 pages, 12pt font, 1" margins

What formatting rules apply to filings before Judge Andrew L Carter Jr?

Judge Andrew L Carter Jr's formatting rule includes 12 point type, margins top 1 inches, bottom 1 inches, left 1 inches, right 1 inches, and font size may be larger than 12-point. Memoranda must use at least 12-point font and one-inch margins on all sides.

View ruleSource: page 3, section B. Page Limits

What must be included with letter filings before Judge Andrew L Carter Jr?

The rule requires case number. Letters to Chambers must identify the case, docket number, and represented party.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Communications with Chambers

What must be included with court paper filings before Judge Andrew L Carter Jr?

The rule requires case number. In related cases, future papers and correspondence must list both the new case docket number and related-case docket number.

View ruleSource: page 2, section Communications with Chambers

How may parties contact Judge Andrew L Carter Jr's chambers?

Parties may contact Judge Andrew L Carter Jr's chambers by email only as allowed by the rule. The rule lists email ALCarterNYSDChambers@nysd.uscourts.gov. In criminal cases, parties must immediately email Chambers at the listed address to arrange a prompt scheduling conference.

View ruleSource: page 4, section 3. Conferences - C. Criminal Cases

How does Judge Andrew L Carter Jr handle sealed or redacted filings?

The rule does not state that a motion to seal is required for the covered filing process. Process: file redacted on ecf. Sensitive information covered by Rule 5.2 must be redacted from public filings without prior court permission.

View ruleSource: page 8, section Other Pretrial Matters - Electronic Filing Under Seal in Civil and Miscellaneous Cases

How do I request an adjournment or extension before Judge Andrew L Carter Jr?

Requests should be made at least 2 business days in advance when this rule applies before Judge Andrew L Carter Jr. Adjournment and extension requests must be submitted at least two business days before the scheduled appearance.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Communications with Chambers

Does Judge Andrew L Carter Jr require motion papers to be bundled?

Yes. Judge Andrew L Carter Jr requires bundling for covered papers. Each party should file all Section 4.D referenced documents together one week before trial.

View ruleSource: page 7, section Pretrial Procedures
Complete rules summary for Judge Andrew L Carter Jr

Communications with Chambers must generally be made by letter, with simultaneous copies to all counsel.

Letters to Chambers must identify the case, docket number, and represented party.

Courtesy copies of letters are to be emailed to Chambers when letters are filed on ECF.

Courtesy-copy emails to Chambers must attach the filing as a PDF.

Emails to Chambers must include case caption, docket number, and a brief description in the subject line.

Routine docketing, scheduling, and calendar matters should be handled by email to Chambers.

Adjournment and extension requests must be submitted at least two business days before the scheduled appearance.

Adjournment/extension applications must include specified history and adversary-position details, with noncompliance denied absent good cause.

In related cases, future papers and correspondence must list both the new case docket number and related-case docket number.

Consent-to-proceed forms before a magistrate judge must be emailed to the Orders and Judgments Clerk rather than filed on ECF.

ECF-filed courtesy copies submitted to Chambers must bear specific required markings.

Parties needing to transmit large files by email must request a transfer link from Chambers.

Large-file transfer request emails must include case identification plus the nature and size of the materials.

Discovery motions require an informal conference request before filing.

Discovery-motion practice requires strict compliance with the Rule 37(a)(1) meet-and-confer requirement.

A pre-motion conference is required for motions generally, with specific listed motion-type exceptions.

For reargument or reconsideration motions, opposition is due in 14 days and reply is due in 7 days.

The moving party must submit a pre-motion letter limited to 3 pages, excluding letterhead and signature blocks, explaining the basis for the anticipated motion.

The opposing party must submit a responsive pre-motion letter within 3 business days, with a 3-page limit.

Requesting a pre-motion conference for a proposed motion to dismiss stays the requesting party’s deadline to move or answer.

Memoranda in support/opposition are limited to 25 pages, and reply briefs are limited to 10 pages.

Memoranda must use at least 12-point font and one-inch margins on all sides.

A sur-reply may be filed only with prior permission from the Court.

In pro se cases, the represented party must file the entire motion on ECF.

Counsel must provide one courtesy copy of motion papers to Chambers after service.

Except in pro se cases, the moving party must provide other parties an electronic copy of its Rule 56.1 statement.

Each numbered paragraph in a Rule 56.1 statement may contain only one factual assertion.

Every factual assertion in a Rule 56.1 statement must include a citation to supporting evidence in the record.

A Rule 56.1 response must identify admissions and disputes, explain the basis for disputes, and cite supporting record evidence.

If the opponent adds additional factual allegations, the moving party must file a responsive Rule 56.1 statement.

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