Courtesy copies are required for pleadings. Details: 1 copy, delivery upon filing, by chambers copy. Courtesy copies required for pleadings filed in state court.
Yes. A pre-motion letter is required for discovery. Details: 6 pages. Discovery disputes require conference before filing letter-motion (max 6 pages)
Judge Jennifer H. Rearden's rule states these limits: 6 pages. Diversity jurisdiction letters limited to 6 double-spaced pages.
Judge Jennifer H. Rearden's rule states these limits: 3500 words. Excludes caption, index, table of contents, table of authorities, signature blocks, and certificates. Pretrial memorandum limited to 3,500 words (excluding specified items).
Judge Jennifer H. Rearden's rules include formatting requirements. Paper submissions must be stapled, binder-clipped, spiral/wire-bound, or three-hole punched in binders.
The rule requires judge name and case number. Failure to maintain current address may result in dismissal
The rule requires certificate of service. Counsel must serve paper copies to pro se parties and file affidavit of service
Parties may contact Judge Jennifer H. Rearden's chambers by email only as allowed by the rule. Pro se parties must communicate with the Pro Se Office, not the Court directly
A motion to seal is required for covered sealed filings before Judge Jennifer H. Rearden. Process: file redacted on ecf. All redactions or sealing of public court filings require court approval, except for those permitted by Rule 9.A.
Judge Jennifer H. Rearden's rules specify what an adjournment or extension request must include. The request must include reason for request, original date, number of previous requests, previous requests granted or denied, adversary position, proposed new dates, and affects other dates. Adjournment/extension requests must include specific required elements
Pro se parties must maintain current mailing address with Pro Se Office
Failure to maintain current address may result in dismissal
Pro Se Law Clinic available for non-incarcerated pro se litigants.
Counsel must serve paper copies to pro se parties and file affidavit of service
Pro se parties must communicate with the Pro Se Office, not the Court directly
Submissions without proof of service on pro se party will not be considered
Adjournment/extension requests must include specific required elements
Extension requests for magistrate-referred matters go to the magistrate judge
Extension/adjournment requests require 2 business days advance notice (except emergencies)
Late extension requests are ordinarily denied
Pro se parties must file documents through Pro Se Office, not Chambers
Non-incarcerated pro se parties encouraged to consent to electronic service
Pro se parties consenting to electronic service receive no hard copies
Pro se discovery requests go to opposing counsel, not the Court
Discovery disputes require conference before filing letter-motion (max 6 pages)
Responsive letter to discovery dispute limited to 6 double-spaced pages
Oppositions to motions must be filed within 4 weeks; replies within 2 weeks.
Pro se plaintiffs must file Pretrial Statement within 30 days of discovery completion.
Counsel must submit proposed Findings or Jury Charge with Pretrial Statement.
Pro se parties may optionally file proposed Findings or Jury Charge.
Extension/adjournment requests must be made at least 2 business days before deadline.
Extension/adjournment requests must include specific required elements.
Revised Scheduling Order required if extension affects other deadlines.
Late extension requests are ordinarily denied.
Extension requests for magistrate-referred matters go to magistrate judge.
All communications with chambers must be by ECF letter or letter-motion.
Contact Courtroom Deputy for docketing, scheduling, or calendar matters.
Call chambers directly for immediate attention; email for contact info.
Faxes to chambers are prohibited.
Hand deliveries go to Court Security Officers at Worth Street entrance.