Judge Andrew L Carter Jr
Individual Rules, Standing Orders & Policies
Limits & Logistics
Document Limits
Courtesy Copies
Filings (Letter)
Required
Filings (Motion, Brief, Opposition, Reply)
Required
Filings (Indictment, Criminal Complaint)
Required
Filings (Joint Pretrial Order, Pretrial Order Documents)
Required
Filings (Section 4 D Documents)
Required
Filings (Certificate)
Required
Filings (All filings)
Required
Filings (Joint Pretrial Order)
Required
Filings (Trial Documents)
Required
Filings (Certificate Of Default)
Required
Filings (Sentencing Submission)
Required
Adjournments
Must Include
- 1Reason For Request
- 2Original Date
- 3Number Of Previous Requests
- 4Previous Requests Granted Or Denied
- 5Adversary Position
Must Include
- 1Original Date
- 2Number Of Previous Requests
- 3Previous Requests Granted Or Denied
- 4Adversary Position
Communication
Letter Ecf
Chambers
Chambers
Clerk
Magistrate Judge
Detailed Drafting Rules
Communications with Chambers must generally be made by letter, with simultaneous copies to all counsel.
Except as otherwise provided below, communications with Chambers should be by letter, with copies simultaneously delivered to all counsel.
Letter via ECF
Direct to: Chambers
Courtesy-copy emails to Chambers must attach the filing as a PDF.
Generally, letters should be filed electronically on ECF and courtesy copies should be emailed to Chambers at ALCarterNYSDChambers@nysd.uscourts.gov as a .pdf attachment, with all counsel copied on the email.
Routine docketing, scheduling, and calendar matters should be handled by email to Chambers.
For routine docketing, scheduling, and calendar matters, please email Chambers at ALCarterNYSDChambers@nysd.uscourts.gov.
Consent-to-proceed forms before a magistrate judge must be emailed to the Orders and Judgments Clerk rather than filed on ECF.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, parties should not file on ECF a Consent to Proceed Before United States Magistrate Judge; the parties should e-mail it to the Orders and Judgments Clerk at judgments@nysd.uscourts.gov.
Direct to: Clerk
ECF-filed courtesy copies submitted to Chambers must bear specific required markings.
Any courtesy copy submitted to Chambers that was originally filed on ECF must be clearly marked “Courtesy Copy,” “Original Filed by ECF,” and “Assigned Document Number [print or type assigned document number].”
Parties needing to transmit large files by email must request a transfer link from Chambers.
If a party needs to submit large files by email (as opposed to ECF), the party should email the Court at ALCarterNYSDChambers@nysd.uscourts.gov requesting a link to be used for such transfer.
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.
To arrange a pre-motion conference, the moving party should submit a letter, not to exceed 3 pages (exclusive of letterhead and signature block(s)), setting forth the basis for the anticipated motion.
Pre-Motion Conference
A pre-motion conference is mandatory before filing. You must submit a letter first.
Letter Requirements
The opposing party must submit a responsive pre-motion letter within 3 business days, with a 3-page limit.
The opposing party should submit a letter, also not to exceed 3 pages, setting forth its position within 3 business days from the service of the moving party’s letter.
Pre-Motion Conference
A pre-motion conference is mandatory before filing. You must submit a letter first.
Letter Requirements
Memoranda in support/opposition are limited to 25 pages, and reply briefs are limited to 10 pages.
A memorandum of law, in support of or in opposition to any motion, is limited to 25 pages and reply briefs should be no longer than 10 pages.
Memoranda must use at least 12-point font and one-inch margins on all sides.
All memoranda of law should be in 12-point font or larger, with 1" margins on all sides.
In criminal cases, parties must immediately email Chambers at the listed address to arrange a prompt scheduling conference.
Upon assignment of a criminal case to Judge Carter, the parties should immediately email Chambers at ALCarterNYSDChambers@nysd.uscourts.gov to arrange for a prompt conference, at which the defendant will be present, in order to set a discovery and motion schedule.
Direct to: Chambers
- Advance Notice Requiredimmediately upon assignment of a criminal case
Proposed voir dire questions, requests to charge, and verdict form must also be emailed to chambers at the listed address.
In addition to being filed on ECF, the proposed voir dire questions, requests to charge and verdict form should be emailed as single MS Word documents to ALCarterNYSDChambers@nysd.uscourts.gov.
Direct to: Chambers
Parties seeking to bring covered equipment should send Chambers a permission letter at least 10 business days before trial or hearing.
Any party seeking to bring such equipment into the Courthouse should send a letter to Chambers at least 10 business days in advance of the relevant trial or hearing requesting permission to use such equipment.
Letter via ECF
Direct to: Chambers
- Advance Notice Requiredat least 10 business days in advance of the relevant trial or hearing
When redactions are made, only the pages containing redacted material are filed under seal.
If any material is redacted from the publicly filed document, only those pages containing the redacted material will be filed under seal.
Protocol
Sealing Procedure
Discovery disputes should be directed to the assigned Magistrate Judge.
To raise a discovery dispute with the Court, contact the assigned Magistrate Judge.
Direct to: Magistrate Judge
Letters should be filed on ECF with courtesy copies emailed to Chambers as PDF with specific subject line format.
Generally, letters should be filed electronically on ECF and courtesy copies should be emailed to Chambers at ALCarterNYSDChambers@nysd.uscourts.gov as a .pdf attachment, with all counsel copied on the email. Counsel should include the case caption, docket number, and a brief description in the subject line of every email sent to Chambers. Example: Jane v. John; 12 Civ. 0000; Defendant’s request for a Pre-Motion Conference.
Direct to: Chambers
- Hours9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Large files require special FTP protocol - email Chambers to request transfer link with case details.
The Court has a file transfer protocol for the safe electronic transmission of large files. If a party needs to submit large files by email (as opposed to ECF), the party should email the Court at ALCarterNYSDChambers@nysd.uscourts.gov requesting a link to be used for such transfer. The email should include the name and docket number of the case as well as the nature and size of the materials to be submitted electronically.
Pre-motion letter required (max 3 pages) with 3 business day response deadline
To arrange a pre-motion conference, the moving party should submit a letter, not to exceed 3 pages (exclusive of letterhead and signature block(s)), setting forth the basis for the anticipated motion. The opposing party should submit a letter, also not to exceed 3 pages, setting forth its position within 3 business days from the service of the moving party's letter.
Pre-Motion Conference
A pre-motion conference is mandatory before filing. You must submit a letter first.
Letter Requirements
Motion memoranda limited to 25 pages, replies to 10 pages, 12pt font, 1" margins
A memorandum of law, in support of or in opposition to any motion, is limited to 25 pages and reply briefs should be no longer than 10 pages. All memoranda of law should be in 12-point font or larger, with 1" margins on all sides.
Criminal cases require immediate email to Chambers and AUSA to deliver courtesy copies of indictment/complaint
Upon assignment of a criminal case to Judge Carter, the parties should immediately email Chambers at ALCarterNYSDChambers@nysd.uscourts.gov to arrange for a prompt conference, at which the defendant will be present, in order to set a discovery and motion schedule. The Assistant United States Attorney should deliver a courtesy copy of the indictment and the criminal complaint, if one exists, to Chambers as soon as practicable.
Direct to: Chambers
- Advance Notice Requiredimmediately
Proposed jury documents must be emailed as single MS Word documents to specific chambers email
In addition to being filed on ECF, the proposed voir dire questions, requests to charge and verdict form should be emailed as single MS Word documents to ALCarterNYSDChambers@nysd.uscourts.gov
Direct to: Chambers
- Advance Notice Required
- Hours
- Status Inquiries
Authorization required 10 business days in advance for non-personal electronic equipment in courthouse
In order for an attorney to bring into the Courthouse any computer, printer, or other electronic equipment not qualifying as a “personal electronic device,” specific authorization is required by prior Court Order. Any party seeking to bring such equipment into the Courthouse should send a letter to Chambers at least 10 business days in advance of the relevant trial or hearing requesting permission to use such equipment. The request letter should identify the type(s) of equipment to be used and the name(s) of the attorney(s) who will be using the equipment. Chambers will coordinate with the District Executive’s Office to issue the Order and forward a copy to counsel. The Order must be shown upon bringing the equipment into the Courthouse.
Letter via ECF
Direct to: Chambers
- Advance Notice Required10 business days