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: 25 pages. Sentencing memoranda are limited to 25 pages unless prior permission granted.
Judge Jennifer H. Rearden's rule states these limits: 8750 words; 3500 words. Memoranda of law limited to 8,750 words (support/opposition) and 3,500 words (reply)
Judge Jennifer H. Rearden's formatting rule includes other font, 12 point type, double spacing, no kerning or font compression, file format PDF, and text-searchable. Letter-motions must comply with S.D.N.Y. rules and be text-searchable
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
Judge Jennifer H. Rearden's rules set procedures for sealed or redacted filings. Sensitive information categories: SSNs (last 4 digits), minor children names (initials), DOBs (year only), account numbers (last 4 digits), home addresses (city/state only).
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
Yes. Electronic filing is required for the covered filings. All attorneys appearing before the Court must file a notice of appearance on ECF.
The rule addresses filing timing, filing status, or cure windows. Privilege logs must be promptly produced and updated on a rolling basis as documents are produced.
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.
Sentencing memoranda are limited to 25 pages unless prior permission granted.
Sealed or confidential letters may be emailed as PDF attachments with copies to all counsel.
Letters (including exhibits) are limited to 10 pages.
Adjournment/extension requests must be filed as letter-motions on ECF.
Adjournment/extension requests require 48 hours notice (72 hours for sentencing adjournments).
Late extension/adjournment requests are ordinarily denied.
Speedy Trial Act exclusions require proposed order in Word format via email.
Faxes are prohibited without prior approval.
Hand deliveries must be left at Worth Street entrance with Court Security Officers.
Parties must submit joint status update 24 hours before status conference