Judge Jennifer L. Rochon

Letters to the Court must be filed electronically on ECF; letters seeking relief should be filed as letter motions, not ordinary letters.

Letters must be filed electronically on the Electronic Case Filing system ("ECF"). Letters seeking relief (if consistent with the SDNY Local Rules and the SDNY ECF Rules and Instructions) should be filed on ECF as letter motions, not as ordinary letters.

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All attorneys must register promptly as ECF filers and enter an appearance in the case.

In accordance with the ECF Rules & Instructions, all attorneys representing parties are required to register promptly as ECF filers and to enter an appearance in the case.

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Letter motions must be filed on ECF; all requests for adjournments, extensions, and pre-motion conferences must be filed as letter motions.

Letter motions must be filed on ECF in accordance with the SDNY Local Rules and the ECF Rules and Instructions. In particular, all requests for adjournments, extensions, and pre-motion conferences (including pre-motion conferences with respect to discovery disputes) must be filed as letter motions.

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The moving party should file the TRO motion, supporting documents, and proposed order on ECF.

The moving party should then file a Motion for a Temporary Restraining Order, supporting documents, and a proposed order on ECF in accordance with ECF procedures.

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Default judgment must be sought by motion on ECF under FRCP 55(b)(2) and Local Rule 55.2, not by order to show cause.

A plaintiff seeking a default judgment must proceed by filing a motion for default judgment on ECF pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 55(b)(2) and SDNY Local Civil Rule 55.2. A plaintiff seeking a default judgment should not proceed by order to show cause.

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All parties' counsel must file a notice of appearance on ECF promptly upon removal.

Counsel for all parties must file on ECF a notice of appearance in this Court promptly upon removal.

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Page 8 | 4. Other Pretrial Guidance - A. Cases Removed from State Court

The proposed Joint Pretrial Order must be filed electronically on ECF.

the parties must file on ECF a proposed Joint Pretrial Order

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Documentary exhibits and demonstratives must not be filed on ECF; they are submitted to the Court and served on opposing counsel.

Submit to the Court and serve on opposing counsel, but do not file on ECF, all documentary exhibits and demonstratives.

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Letters solely between parties or not addressed to the Court may not be filed on ECF or sent to the Court, except as exhibits.

Letters solely between parties or their counsel or otherwise not addressed to the Court may not be filed on ECF or otherwise sent to the Court (except as exhibits to an otherwise properly filed document).

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for updating their contact information on ECF should it change; they should not file a letter motion advising the Court of the change. Counsel are also responsible for checking the docket sheet regularly, regardless of whether they receive an ECF notification of case activity. Under ECF Rule 4.3, counsel “have an obligation to review the Court’s actual order, decree, or judgment, as available on ECF, and should not rely on the description of such order, decree or judgment in the Notice of Electronic Filing (NEF) alone.”

for updating their contact information on ECF should it change; they should not file a letter motion advising the Court of the change. Counsel are also responsible for checking the docket sheet regularly, regardless of whether they receive an ECF notification of case activity. Under ECF Rule 4.3, counsel “have an obligation to review the Court’s actual order, decree, or judgment, as available on ECF, and should not rely on the description of such order, decree or judgment in the Notice of Electronic Filing (NEF) alone.”

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Page 3 | 1. Communications with Chambers

Opposing party must inform the Court within one business day of intent to respond and file the response within three business days; reply letters are not permitted.

If the opposing party wishes to respond to the letter, it must inform the Court within one business day that a responsive letter is forthcoming and file the letter within three business days. The same page limits and filing instructions apply. Reply letters are not permitted.

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Page 4 | 2.E Discovery Disputes

Removing party must file a copy of the state court docket sheet within three calendar days of filing the notice of removal.

Counsel for the party or parties that removed the case must follow 28 U.S.C. § 1446(a) and file a copy of the state court docket sheet within three calendar days of filing the notice of removal.

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Page 8 | 4. Other Pretrial Guidance - A. Cases Removed from State Court

Parties must file a proposed Joint Pretrial Order on ECF within 30 days of the Court's decision on a summary judgment motion.

Unless otherwise ordered by the Court, within 30 days from the Court's decision on a summary judgment motion, the parties must file on ECF a proposed Joint Pretrial Order.

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Page 11 | 5. Trial Procedures

The letter and completed Electronic Devices General Purposes Form must be filed at least three business days before the appearance.

Counsel seeking to bring a device into the Courthouse for an appearance must, at least three business days before the appearance, file a letter (not letter motion) and completed Electronic Devices General Purposes Form, available at https://nysd.uscourts.gov/forms/fillable-form-electronic-devices-general-purpose.

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Page 15 | 6. Policy on the Use of Electronic Devices

Motion papers must be filed promptly after service.

Motion papers must be filed promptly after service.

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Motions to exclude expert testimony must be made by the deadline for dispositive motions, not as a motion in limine.

Motions to exclude expert testimony must be made by the deadline for dispositive motions and should not be treated as a motion in limine.

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After the Court sets a default judgment hearing, plaintiff must serve the motion papers and the Court's order, and file proof of service on ECF as directed.

If the Court issues such an order, the plaintiff must then serve on the party against whom default judgment is sought: (1) the motion for default judgment and supporting papers; and (2) the Court's order setting a date and time for the default judgment hearing. The plaintiff must file on ECF proof of such service on the docket in the manner and by the date specified in the Court's order setting the default judgment hearing.

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Page 8 | O. Default Judgments

Plaintiff must serve the default judgment motion and supporting papers and file an affidavit of service on ECF within 14 days of filing the motion.

The plaintiff must serve the motion for default judgment and supporting paperwork on the party against whom the default judgment is sought and file an affidavit of service on ECF within 14 days of filing the motion for default judgment.

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Page 8 | O. Default Judgments

Plaintiff's counsel (or Defendant's counsel in removed actions) must promptly distribute copies of the Notice of Initial Pretrial Conference to all parties.

Plaintiff’s counsel (or, in removed actions, Defendant’s counsel) is responsible for promptly distributing copies of the Notice to all parties.

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Page 3 | 2.D Initial Pretrial Conference

When a TRO motion is made on notice, the moving party should simultaneously serve documents on any party that will not receive electronic service via ECF.

Where the motion is made on notice to the other parties, the moving party should simultaneously serve the documents on any party that will not receive electronic service via ECF.

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Motions addressing evidentiary issues must be filed and served at the time the joint pretrial order is filed in a jury case.

File and serve motions addressing any evidentiary issues or other matters

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Government must email courtesy copies of plea agreements to Chambers within 3 business days before plea.

The Government shall provide a courtesy copy of the plea agreement, cooperation agreement, or Pimentel letter to the Court. These documents should be emailed to Chambers as soon as practicable, and no later than three business days before the scheduled plea.

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Page 3 | A. Plea / Cooperation Agreements and Pimentel Letters

Pretrial submissions require email to Chambers plus 2 courtesy hard copies in PDF and Word format.

At the time of filing, each party shall email to Chambers and supply Chambers with two courtesy hard copies of these materials in .pdf and, with the exception of in limine motions, Microsoft Word format.

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Page 4 | A. Pretrial Submissions

Two courtesy copies of the parties' briefing must be submitted by the movant when the reply is served, labeled, double-sided, three-hole punched, and tabbed (not in binders); courtesy copies of declarations or exhibits are not required.

Two courtesy copies of the parties' briefing must be submitted via mail or hand delivery by the movant at the time that the reply is served, not by each party at the time of filing. The Court does not require courtesy copies of supporting declarations or exhibits. All courtesy copies must be labeled as such and should be double-sided, three-hole punched, and tabbed such that they can be placed in binders. The copies should not, however, be submitted in binders.

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Two courtesy copies of all documents identified in Sections 5.A-C above should be submitted to Chambers via mail or hand delivery on the date on which they are to be served or filed, except that counsel should submit exhibits only in electronic form.

Two courtesy copies of all documents identified in Sections 5.A-C above should be submitted to Chambers via mail or hand delivery on the date on which they are to be served or filed, except that counsel should submit exhibits only in electronic form.

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Pro se parties must file papers with Pro Se Intake Unit with one courtesy copy.

All papers to be filed with the Court by a pro se party, along with one courtesy copy of those papers, shall be delivered in person or by mail to the Pro Se Intake Unit, 500 Pearl Street, New York, NY 10007.

Page 2 | Filing of Papers and Service

One courtesy hard copy of all formal motion papers, marked as such, should be submitted to Chambers by the non-pro se party at the time the reply is due. Courtesy copies should not be submitted to Chambers at the time of filing. If all the parties are pro se, then no courtesy copies of formal motion papers are required.

One courtesy hard copy of all formal motion papers, marked as such, should be submitted to Chambers by the non-pro se party at the time the reply is due. Courtesy copies should not be submitted to Chambers at the time of filing. If all the parties are pro se, then no courtesy copies of formal motion papers are required.

All courtesy copies must be labeled as such and should be double-sided, three-hole punched, and tabbed such that they can be placed in binders but the copies should not be submitted in binders.

All courtesy copies must be labeled as such and should be double-sided, three-hole punched, and tabbed such that they can be placed in binders but the copies should not be submitted in binders.

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Unredacted courtesy copies required for sealed/redacted filings, with redacted portions highlighted.

If the parties have redacted or filed under seal any portion of the motion papers or attendant exhibits, courtesy copies are to be unredacted, but the portions redacted from public filings should be highlighted.

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Two courtesy copies of memorandum of law required via mail/hand delivery when reply is served.

Two courtesy copies memorandum of law must be submitted via mail or hand delivery by the movant at the time that the reply is served, not by each party at the time of filing.

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Two courtesy copies of all documents identified in Sections 5.A-C above should be submitted to Chambers via mail or hand delivery on the date on which they are to be served or filed, except that counsel should submit exhibits only in electronic form.

Two courtesy copies of all documents identified in Sections 5.A-C above should be submitted to Chambers via mail or hand delivery on the date on which they are to be served or filed, except that counsel should submit exhibits only in electronic form.

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AUSA must immediately contact Chambers to arrange conference/arraignment and provide courtesy copies of Indictment and Complaint via email.

Upon assignment of a criminal case to Judge Rochon, the Assistant United States Attorney ("AUSA") shall immediately contact Chambers to arrange for a conference / arraignment. The AUSA shall provide a courtesy copy of the Indictment and the criminal Complaint, if one exists, to the Court as soon as practicable via email to the Chambers email address (RochonNYSDChambers@nysd.uscourts.gov).

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Page 1 | Communications with Chambers

Government must email courtesy copies of plea agreements to Chambers 3 business days before plea.

The Government shall provide a courtesy copy of the plea agreement, cooperation agreement, or Pimentel letter to the Court. These documents should be emailed to Chambers as soon as practicable, and no later than three business days before the scheduled plea.

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Page 3 | Guilty Pleas

Two courtesy hard copies required for pretrial submissions in PDF and Word format.

At the time of filing, each party shall email to Chambers and supply Chambers with two courtesy hard copies of these materials in .pdf and, with the exception of in limine motions, Microsoft Word format.

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Page 4 | Trials

Courtesy copies required for filings over 10 pages.

The filing party shall mail or hand deliver one courtesy hard copy to Chambers of any filing or submission greater than 10 pages in length at the time of its submission, unless otherwise addressed above.

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Page 6 | Courtesy Copies

Pro se parties must file papers with Pro Se Intake Unit with one courtesy copy.

All papers to be filed with the Court by a pro se party, along with one courtesy copy of those papers, shall be delivered in person or by mail to the Pro Se Intake Unit, 500 Pearl Street, New York, NY 10007.

Page 2 | Filing of Papers and Service

Courtesy copies of letters filed on ECF should not be submitted.

Parties should not submit courtesy copies of letters filed on ECF.

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Hand-delivered mail should be taken to the Worth Street entrance of the Daniel Patrick Moynihan United States Courthouse, 200 Worth Street, New York, NY 10007, and may not be brought directly to Chambers (unless prior permission is given).

Hand-delivered mail should be taken to the Worth Street entrance of the Daniel Patrick Moynihan United States Courthouse, 200 Worth Street, New York, NY 10007, and may not be brought directly to Chambers (unless prior permission is given).

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No courtesy copies required for supporting declarations or exhibits.

The Court does not require courtesy copies of supporting declarations or exhibits.

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Letters under seal or containing sensitive or confidential information must be filed on ECF per the Court's Standing Order and ECF Rules.

Letters to be filed under seal or containing sensitive or confidential information must be filed on ECF in conformity with the Court's Standing Order, 19-MC-00583, and ECF Rules & Instructions, Section 6.

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The parties are referred to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 5.2 and the SDNY ECF Privacy Policy ("Privacy Policy") and reminded not to include, unless necessary, the five categories of "sensitive information" in their submissions (i.e., social security numbers [use the last four digits only], names of minor children [use the initials only], dates of birth [use the year only], financial account numbers [use the last four digits only], and home addresses [use the City and State only]). Parties may redact the five categories of "sensitive information" and the six categories of information requiring caution (i.e., personal identifying number, medical records [including information regarding treatment and diagnosis], employment history, individual financial information, proprietary or trade secret information, and information regarding an individual's cooperation with the government), as described in the Privacy Policy, without Court approval.

The parties are referred to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 5.2 and the SDNY ECF Privacy Policy ("Privacy Policy") and reminded not to include, unless necessary, the five categories of "sensitive information" in their submissions (i.e., social security numbers [use the last four digits only], names of minor children [use the initials only], dates of birth [use the year only], financial account numbers [use the last four digits only], and home addresses [use the City and State only]). Parties may redact the five categories of "sensitive information" and the six categories of information requiring caution (i.e., personal identifying number, medical records [including information regarding treatment and diagnosis], employment history, individual financial information, proprietary or trade secret information, and information regarding an individual's cooperation with the government), as described in the Privacy Policy, without Court approval.

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Page 8 | 4. Other Pretrial Guidance - B. Redactions and Filing Under Seal

Sealed filing motions must be filed on ECF in public view with reasons, supporting papers filed separately, and the proposed sealed document contemporaneously filed under seal on ECF.

Motions or letter motions for approval of sealed filings in civil and miscellaneous cases and the subject documents, including the proposed sealed document(s), must be filed on ECF in conformity with the Court’s Standing Order, 19-MC-00583, and Section 6 of the ECF Rules & Instructions (https://nysd.uscourts.gov/rules/ecf- related-instructions). The motion must be filed in public view, must explain the particular reasons for seeking to file that information under seal and should not include confidential information sought to be filed under seal. Supporting papers must be separately filed on ECF and may be filed under seal or redacted only to the extent necessary to safeguard information sought to be filed under seal. The proposed sealed document must be contemporaneously filed under seal on ECF and electronically related to the motion.

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all redactions require Court approval. To be approved, redactions must be narrowly tailored to serve whatever purpose justifies them and otherwise consistent with the presumption in favor of public access to judicial documents.

all redactions require Court approval. To be approved, redactions must be narrowly tailored to serve whatever purpose justifies them and otherwise consistent with the presumption in favor of public access to judicial documents.

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When sealing is at another party's request, that party must be notified to file a letter within three days explaining the need to seal or redact.

When a party seeks leave to file a document under seal or in redacted form on the ground that an opposing party or third party has requested it, the filing party must notify the opposing party or third party that it must file, within three days, a letter explaining the need to seal or redact the document.

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Redacted filing motions must be filed on ECF in public view; the filing party must publicly file the redacted document and file under seal the unredacted version with redactions highlighted.

Motions or letter motions for approval to file a document in redacted form must be filed on ECF in conformity with the Court's Standing Order, 19-MC-00583, and Section 6 of the ECF Rules & Instructions (https://nysd.uscourts.gov/rules/ecf-related-instructions). The motion itself must be filed in public view, should explain the reasons for seeking to file the document in redacted form, and should not include confidential information. At the same time, the filing party must: (a) publicly file the document with the proposed redactions; and (b) file under seal a copy of the unredacted document with the proposed redactions highlighted. Both documents must be filed on ECF and related to the motion.

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Page 10 | B.iii(c)

(a) Meet and Confer. The party seeking leave to file sealed or redacted materials should meet and confer with any opposing party (or any third party seeking confidential treatment of the information) in advance to narrow the scope of the request. When a party seeks leave to file a document under seal or in redacted form on the ground that an opposing party or third party has requested it, the filing party must notify the opposing party or third party that it must file, within three days, a letter explaining the need to seal or redact the document.

(a) Meet and Confer. The party seeking leave to file sealed or redacted materials should meet and confer with any opposing party (or any third party seeking confidential treatment of the information) in advance to narrow the scope of the request. When a party seeks leave to file a document under seal or in redacted form on the ground that an opposing party or third party has requested it, the filing party must notify the opposing party or third party that it must file, within three days, a letter explaining the need to seal or redact the document.

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Page 9 | (a) Meet and Confer

Any party seeking to file a document under seal or in redacted form must proceed as follows:

Any party seeking to file a document under seal or in redacted form must proceed as follows:

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Page 9 | iii. Procedures for Filing Sealed / Redacted Documents

(b) Sealed Document(s). Motions or letter motions for approval of sealed filings in civil and miscellaneous cases and the subject documents, including the proposed sealed document(s), must be filed on ECF in conformity with the Court’s Standing Order, 19-MC-00583, and Section 6 of the ECF Rules & Instructions (https://nysd.uscourts.gov/rules/ecf- related-instructions). The motion must be filed in public view, must explain the particular reasons for seeking to file that information under seal and should not include confidential information sought to be filed under seal. Supporting papers must be separately filed on ECF and may be filed under seal or redacted only to the extent necessary to safeguard information sought to be filed under seal. The proposed sealed document must be contemporaneously filed under seal on ECF and electronically related to the motion. The summary docket text, but not the sealed

(b) Sealed Document(s). Motions or letter motions for approval of sealed filings in civil and miscellaneous cases and the subject documents, including the proposed sealed document(s), must be filed on ECF in conformity with the Court’s Standing Order, 19-MC-00583, and Section 6 of the ECF Rules & Instructions (https://nysd.uscourts.gov/rules/ecf- related-instructions). The motion must be filed in public view, must explain the particular reasons for seeking to file that information under seal and should not include confidential information sought to be filed under seal. Supporting papers must be separately filed on ECF and may be filed under seal or redacted only to the extent necessary to safeguard information sought to be filed under seal. The proposed sealed document must be contemporaneously filed under seal on ECF and electronically related to the motion. The summary docket text, but not the sealed

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Page 9 | (b) Sealed Document(s)

Paper filing of sealed documents requires motion for leave of court if unable to comply with ECF requirements.

(d) Submission by Paper. Any party unable to comply with the requirement for electronic filing under seal on ECF, or who has reason to believe that a particular document should not be filed on ECF, must move for leave of the Court to file on paper.

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Page 10 | (d) Submission by Paper

(c) Redacted Document(s). Motions or letter motions for approval to file a document in redacted form must be filed on ECF in conformity with the Court's Standing Order, 19-MC-00583, and Section 6 of the ECF Rules & Instructions (https://nysd.uscourts.gov/rules/ecf-related-instructions). The motion itself must be filed in public view, should explain the reasons for seeking to file the document in redacted form, and should not include confidential information. At the same time, the filing party must: (a) publicly file the document with the proposed redactions; and (b) file under seal a copy of the unredacted document with the proposed redactions highlighted. Both documents must be filed on ECF and related to the motion.

(c) Redacted Document(s). Motions or letter motions for approval to file a document in redacted form must be filed on ECF in conformity with the Court's Standing Order, 19-MC-00583, and Section 6 of the ECF Rules & Instructions (https://nysd.uscourts.gov/rules/ecf-related-instructions). The motion itself must be filed in public view, should explain the reasons for seeking to file the document in redacted form, and should not include confidential information. At the same time, the filing party must: (a) publicly file the document with the proposed redactions; and (b) file under seal a copy of the unredacted document with the proposed redactions highlighted. Both documents must be filed on ECF and related to the motion.

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Page 10 | (c) Redacted Document(s)

Sealed or confidential letters must follow specific filing procedures.

Letters to be filed under seal or containing sensitive or confidential information must be filed on ECF in conformity with the Court's Standing Order, 19-MC-00583, and ECF Rules & Instructions, Section 6.

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Page 1 | Communications with Chambers

Procedures for filing sealed or redacted documents

Any party seeking to file a document under seal or in redacted form must proceed as follows:

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Sealed documents must be filed on ECF following specific procedures

(b) Sealed Document(s). Motions or letter motions for approval of sealed filings in civil and miscellaneous cases and the subject documents, including the proposed sealed document(s), must be filed on ECF in conformity with the Court's Standing Order, 19-MC-00583, and Section 6 of the ECF Rules & Instructions (https://nysd.uscourts.gov/rules/ecf-related-instructions).

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Page 9 | iii. Procedures for Filing Sealed / Redacted Documents

(a) Meet and Confer. The party seeking leave to file sealed or redacted materials should meet and confer with any opposing party (or any third party seeking confidential treatment of the information) in advance to narrow the scope of the request.

(a) Meet and Confer. The party seeking leave to file sealed or redacted materials should meet and confer with any opposing party (or any third party seeking confidential treatment of the information) in advance to narrow the scope of the request.

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Page 9 | iii. Procedures for Filing Sealed / Redacted Documents

Paper filing requires motion for leave of court

(d) Submission by Paper. Any party unable to comply with the requirement for electronic filing under seal on ECF, or who has reason to believe that a particular document should not be filed on ECF, must move for leave of the Court to file on paper.

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Page 10 | iii. Procedures for Filing Sealed / Redacted Documents

Redacted documents require public filing with proposed redactions and sealed unredacted copy

(c) Redacted Document(s). Motions or letter motions for approval to file a document in redacted form must be filed on ECF in conformity with the Court's Standing Order, 19-MC-00583, and Section 6 of the ECF Rules & Instructions (https://nysd.uscourts.gov/rules/ecf-related-instructions). The motion itself must be filed in public view, should explain the reasons for seeking to file the document in redacted form, and should not include confidential information. At the same time, the filing party must: (a) publicly file the document with the proposed redactions; and (b) file under seal a copy of the unredacted document with the proposed redactions highlighted. Both documents must be filed on ECF and related to the motion.

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Page 10 | iii. Procedures for Filing Sealed / Redacted Documents

For this reason, the parties are referred to the E-Government Act of 2002 and the SDNY’s ECF Privacy Policy (“Privacy Policy”) and reminded not to include, unless necessary, the five categories of “sensitive information” in their submissions (i.e., social security numbers, names of minor children [use the initials only], dates of birth [use the year only], financial account numbers, and home addresses [use only the City and State]).

For this reason, the parties are referred to the E-Government Act of 2002 and the SDNY’s ECF Privacy Policy (“Privacy Policy”) and reminded not to include, unless necessary, the five categories of “sensitive information” in their submissions (i.e., social security numbers, names of minor children [use the initials only], dates of birth [use the year only], financial account numbers, and home addresses [use only the City and State]).

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Page 5 | Privacy Policy

Redacted pages must be filed under seal; unredacted copy emailed to Chambers.

If any material is redacted from a publicly filed document, only those pages containing the redacted material will be filed under seal. The party shall email a copy of the unredacted material to Chambers for filing under seal.

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Page 5 | Redactions

Redactions beyond 12 categories require application filed with sentencing submission.

If a party redacts information beyond the 12 categories of information identified in the Privacy Policy, an application to do so must be served and filed at the time the sentencing submission is served. The application should clearly identify the redaction and explain the reasons for the redaction. The application will be addressed at the sentencing proceeding.

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Page 6 | Redactions

When motion papers are redacted or sealed, courtesy copies must be unredacted with the redacted portions highlighted.

If the parties have redacted or filed under seal any portion of the motion papers or attendant exhibits, courtesy copies are to be unredacted, but the portions redacted from public filings should be highlighted.

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Party consent or a confidentiality agreement alone is not a valid basis to overcome the presumption of public access to judicial documents.

In general, the parties' consent or the fact that information is subject to a confidentiality agreement between litigants is not, by itself, a valid basis to overcome the presumption in favor of public access to judicial documents.

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Parties seeking to file sealed or redacted materials should meet and confer with opposing parties in advance to narrow the scope.

The party seeking leave to file sealed or redacted materials should meet and confer with any opposing party (or any third party seeking confidential treatment of the information) in advance to narrow the scope of the request.

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Page 9 | B.iii(a)

Parties unable to e-file under seal on ECF, or who believe a document should not be filed on ECF, must move for leave to file on paper.

Any party unable to comply with the requirement for electronic filing under seal on ECF, or who has reason to believe that a particular document should not be filed on ECF, must move for leave of the Court to file on paper.

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Page 10 | B.iii(d)

The parties are referred to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 5.2 and the SDNY ECF Privacy Policy (“Privacy Policy”) and reminded not to include, unless necessary, the five categories of “sensitive information” in their submissions (i.e., social security numbers [use the last four digits only], names of minor children [use the initials only], dates of birth [use the year only], financial account numbers [use the last four digits only], and home addresses [use the City and State only]). Parties may redact the five categories of “sensitive information” and the six categories of information requiring caution (i.e., personal identifying number, medical records [including information regarding treatment and diagnosis], employment history, individual financial information, proprietary or trade secret information, and information regarding an individual’s cooperation with the government), as described in the Privacy Policy, without Court approval.

The parties are referred to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 5.2 and the SDNY ECF Privacy Policy (“Privacy Policy”) and reminded not to include, unless necessary, the five categories of “sensitive information” in their submissions (i.e., social security numbers [use the last four digits only], names of minor children [use the initials only], dates of birth [use the year only], financial account numbers [use the last four digits only], and home addresses [use the City and State only]). Parties may redact the five categories of “sensitive information” and the six categories of information requiring caution (i.e., personal identifying number, medical records [including information regarding treatment and diagnosis], employment history, individual financial information, proprietary or trade secret information, and information regarding an individual’s cooperation with the government), as described in the Privacy Policy, without Court approval.

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Redactions of sensitive information categories don't require court approval.

Parties may redact the five categories of “sensitive information” and the seven categories of information requiring caution (i.e., personal identifying number, medical records, treatment and diagnosis, employment history, individual financial information, proprietary or trade secret information, and information regarding an individual’s cooperation with the Government), as described in the Privacy Policy, without Court approval.

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Page 5 | Redactions

Motion papers must be filed promptly after service.

Motion papers must be filed promptly after service.

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Parties must confer in good faith with the opposing party before raising a discovery dispute; the Court will not consider disputes without this conference.

Any party wishing to raise a discovery dispute with the Court must first confer in good faith with the opposing party, in person or by telephone, in an effort to resolve the dispute. The Court enforces this requirement in both counseled and pro se cases (except where not feasible, such as when the pro se litigant is incarcerated) and will not consider any discovery dispute where the moving party has not satisfied the good-faith conference requirement.

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Page 4 | 2.E Discovery Disputes

To move for summary judgment or exclude expert testimony, a party must file a pre-motion letter (max 3 pages) on ECF no later than three weeks before the post-discovery pretrial conference; other parties respond two weeks before the conference.

If a party wishes to move for summary judgment or to exclude expert testimony, it must, no later than three weeks before the post discovery pre-trial conference, request that the conference serve as a pre-motion conference. To so request, the moving party must file a letter on ECF, not to exceed three pages in length, setting forth the basis for the anticipated motion, including the legal standards governing the claims at issue. Other parties must respond two weeks before the conference.

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A party must confer with its adversary before applying for a temporary restraining order unless FRCP 65(b) requirements are met.

A party must confer with his or her adversary before making an application for a temporary restraining order unless the requirements of Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 65(b) are met.

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Parties must meet and confer in good faith before filing a motion in limine, and the motion must state the conference occurred and was unsuccessful.

Any party wishing to file a motion in limine must first confer in good faith with the opposing party in an effort to resolve the dispute. Any motion in limine must include a representation that the meet-and-confer process occurred and was unsuccessful;

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Discovery disputes require letter-motion (max 3 pages) and 5-day response.

If there are any discovery disputes, the parties are required to confer with one another in an effort to resolve the dispute without the need for Court intervention. If the parties are unable to resolve their dispute, either party may file a letter-motion, no longer than three pages and in accordance with Section 1 above, explaining the nature of the dispute and requesting an informal conference. If the opposing party wishes to respond to the letter, it must file a responsive letter within five business days, not to exceed three pages.

Opposing party must notify Court within 1 business day and file response within 3 business days; reply letters not permitted.

If the opposing party wishes to respond to the letter, it must inform the Court within one business day that a responsive letter is forthcoming and file the letter within three business days. The same page limits and filing instructions apply. Reply letters are not permitted.

Civil cases

Pre-motion conferences not required except for discovery motions and summary judgment motions.

Pre-motion conferences are not required, except for motions concerning discovery, which are governed by Section 2.E above, and for summary-judgment motions, which are governed by Section 3.I below.

Civil cases

Good-faith conference required before filing discovery disputes; Court will not consider disputes without this requirement met.

Any party wishing to raise a discovery dispute with the Court must first confer in good faith with the opposing party, in person or by telephone, in an effort to resolve the dispute. The Court enforces this requirement in both counseled and pro se cases (except where not feasible, such as when the pro se litigant is incarcerated) and will not consider any discovery dispute where the moving party has not satisfied the good-faith conference requirement.

Civil cases

Expert testimony exclusion motions must meet dispositive motion deadline, not treated as in limine.

Motions to exclude expert testimony must be made by the deadline for dispositive motions and should not be treated as a motion in limine.

Civil cases

Pre-motion conference required for summary judgment/expert testimony motions, requested 3 weeks before post-discovery pretrial conference.

If a party wishes to move for summary judgment or to exclude expert testimony, it must, no later than three weeks before the post discovery pre-trial conference, request that the conference serve as a pre-motion conference.

Civil cases

Pre-motion conferences are not required except for discovery motions and summary-judgment motions.

Pre-motion conferences are not required, except for motions concerning discovery, which are governed by Section 2.E above, and for summary-judgment motions, which are governed by Section 3.I below.

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Page 4 | 3.A Pre-Motion Conferences in Civil Cases

The moving party should note that “good-faith conference” does not mean that it has merely sent its adversary a letter or email, to which the adversary has not yet responded. The Court expects that, at a minimum, the moving party will have called its adversary and made efforts to engage in a meaningful dialogue, in an attempt to resolve any discovery issues.

The moving party should note that “good-faith conference” does not mean that it has merely sent its adversary a letter or email, to which the adversary has not yet responded. The Court expects that, at a minimum, the moving party will have called its adversary and made efforts to engage in a meaningful dialogue, in an attempt to resolve any discovery issues.

Civil cases

Pre-motion submissions not required for pro se parties.

Pre-motion submissions are not required from pro se parties for any motions.

Court will discuss anticipated summary judgment motions at post-discovery pretrial conference.

The Court will review and discuss with counsel any anticipated summary-judgment motions at the post-discovery pretrial conference.

Civil cases

Modifications/extensions require written application at least two business days before deadline

This Order may not be modified or the dates herein extended, except by further Order of the Court for good cause shown (except as provided in paragraphs 7(f) and 8(d)). Any application to modify or extend the dates herein shall be made in a written application in accordance with the Court's Individual Rules and Practices and shall be made no less than two business days prior to the expiration of the date sought to be extended.

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All adjournment or extension requests must be in writing and filed on ECF as letter motions.

All requests for adjournments or extensions of time must be made in writing and filed on ECF as letter motions.

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Adjournment of a court appearance must be requested at least two business days before the appearance, absent an emergency.

If the request is for an adjournment of a court appearance, absent an emergency, the request must be made at least two business days prior to the scheduled appearance.

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Page 2 | 1.F

Extension requests must be made at least one business day before the deadline, absent unforeseen circumstances.

To be considered, extension requests must be made at least one business day prior to the deadline, absent unforeseen circumstances.

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Page 2 | 1.F

Adjournment or extension letter motions must state the original and new dates, prior request history, and the adversary's position.

The letter motion must state: (1) the original due date, the date or dates sought to be extended, and the new date the party now seeks through an adjournment or extension; (2) the number of previous requests for adjournment or extensions of time; (3) whether those previous requests were granted or denied; and (4) whether the adversary consents, and, if not, the reasons given by the adversary for refusing to consent.

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Page 2 | 1.F

Extension requests made after the original deadline will be denied absent extraordinary circumstances.

Absent extraordinary circumstances, requests for extensions will be denied if not made before the expiration of the original deadline.

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Page 2 | 1.F

Adjournment/extension requests must include specific required elements.

All requests for adjournments or extensions of time must be made in writing to the Pro Se Intake Unit, 500 Pearl Street New York, NY 10007 and must state: (1) the original date(s); (2) the number of previous requests for adjournment or extension; (3) whether these previous requests were granted or denied; (4) the reasons for the requested extension; (5) whether the adversary consents and, if not, the reasons given by the adversary for refusing to consent; and (6) the date of the parties’ next scheduled appearance before the Court.

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Adjournment/extension requests require 48-hour advance notice (except emergencies).

Absent an emergency, any request for an extension or adjournment shall be made at least 48 hours prior to the deadline or scheduled appearance.

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Opposition papers due in 4 weeks, reply papers in 2 weeks.

Unless otherwise ordered by the Court, opposing papers must be served and filed within four weeks of service of the motion papers, and reply papers, if any, must be served and filed within two weeks of receipt of opposition papers.

Defendant must file Pretrial Statement within 2 weeks of plaintiff's service.

Two weeks after service of plaintiff's Statement, the defendant must file and serve a similar Statement of its case containing the same information.

Court appearance adjournments require 2 business days advance notice.

If the request is for an adjournment of a court appearance, absent an emergency, the request must be made at least two business days prior the scheduled appearance.

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Page 2 | Communications with Chambers

Affected adjournments require a revised case management plan.

If the requested adjournment or extension affects any other scheduled dates, a proposed Revised Civil Case Management Plan and Scheduling Order must be attached.

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Page 2 | Communications with Chambers

Conference adjournments require three alternative dates.

If the parties are requesting an adjournment of a conference, they must also provide three mutually agreeable alternative dates.

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Page 2 | Communications with Chambers

Adjournment/extension requests must be filed as letter motions on ECF.

All requests for adjournments or extensions of time must be made in writing and filed on ECF as letter motions.

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Page 2 | Communications with Chambers

Adjournment requests must include original date, new date, previous requests, and adversary position.

The letter motion must state: (1) the original due date, the date or dates sought to be extended, and the new date the party now seeks through an adjournment or extension; (2) the number of previous requests for adjournment or extensions of time; (3) whether those previous requests were granted or denied; and (4) whether the adversary consents, and, if not, the reasons given by the adversary for refusing to consent.

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Page 2 | Communications with Chambers

TRO request must specify requested time frame for Court action.

The moving party must give notice of the time frame requested for Court action.

Civil cases

A party must confer with his or her adversary before making an application for a temporary restraining order unless the requirements of Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 65(b) are met.

A party must confer with his or her adversary before making an application for a temporary restraining order unless the requirements of Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 65(b) are met.

Civil cases

TRO letter must state adversary notification status and consent or Rule 65(b) satisfaction.

As soon as a party decides to seek a temporary restraining order, that party must file a letter on ECF (or in person if proceeding ex parte) and state clearly whether: (1) it has notified its adversary, and whether the adversary consents to temporary injunctive relief; or (2) the requirements of Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 65(b) are satisfied and no notice is necessary.

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Adjournment requests must be made at least 48 hours in advance (72 hours for sentencing adjournments), except in emergencies.

Absent an emergency, any request for extension or adjournment shall be made as early as possible, and at least 48 hours prior to the deadline or scheduled appearance and any request for adjournment of sentencing shall be made at least 72 hours prior to the scheduled proceedings.

Criminal cases

Page 1 | Communications with Chambers

Adjournment/extension requests must be filed as letter-motions on ECF, not ordinary letters.

All requests for adjournments or extensions of time must be made in writing and filed on ECF as letter-motions in accordance with Sections 2.B and 4.A, not as ordinary letters.

Criminal cases

Page 1 | Communications with Chambers

24-hour advance notice required for bail appeal conferences with specific materials.

A party who wishes to appeal an adverse bail determination by the Magistrate Judge should contact Chambers to arrange a conference for that purpose. The party that brings the appeal is directed to provide the Court no fewer than 24 hours before the conference with the transcript of argument on bail before the Magistrate Judge, any written submissions below as to bail, and Pretrial Services' report as to the defendant.

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Page 3 | Bail

Sentencing adjournment requests must be made no later than 72 hours before the proceeding.

Any request for an adjournment of a sentencing should be made as early as possible, and no later than 72 hours before the sentencing proceeding, in accordance with Section 2(E) above.

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Page 5 | Sentencing Adjournments

Applications to modify/extend dates must be made in writing at least 2 business days before expiration.

Any application to modify or extend the dates herein shall be made in a written application in accordance with the Court’s Individual Rules and Practices and shall be made no less than two business days prior to the expiration of the date sought to be extended.

Civil cases

Adjournment/extension requests must be in writing to Pro Se Intake Unit with specific required elements.

All requests for adjournments or extensions of time must be made in writing to the Pro Se Intake Unit, 500 Pearl Street New York, NY 10007 and must state: (1) the original date(s); (2) the number of previous requests for adjournment or extension; (3) whether these previous requests were granted or denied; (4) the reasons for the requested extension; (5) whether the adversary consents and, if not, the reasons given by the adversary for refusing to consent; and (6) the date of the parties' next scheduled appearance before the Court.

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If an adjournment or extension affects other scheduled dates, a proposed Revised Civil Case Management Plan and Scheduling Order must be attached.

If the requested adjournment or extension affects any other scheduled dates, a proposed Revised Civil Case Management Plan and Scheduling Order must be attached.

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Page 2 | 1.F

Conference adjournment requests must include three mutually agreeable alternative dates.

If the parties are requesting an adjournment of a conference, they must also provide three mutually agreeable alternative dates.

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Page 2 | 1.F

Counsel may extend default brief deadlines by joint stipulation submitted to the Court no later than two business days before the brief is due.

Counsel may extend the default deadlines by joint stipulation submitted to the Court no later than two business days before the brief is due.

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Page 11 | 5. Trial Procedures

Absent extraordinary circumstances, requests for extensions will be denied if not made before the expiration of the original deadline.

Absent extraordinary circumstances, requests for extensions will be denied if not made before the expiration of the original deadline.

Civil cases

Page 2 | Communications with Chambers

Extension requests made after original deadlines are ordinarily denied.

Requests for extensions will ordinarily be denied if made after the expiration of the original deadlines.

Criminal cases

Page 1 | Communications with Chambers

Counsel may extend brief deadlines by joint stipulation up to two business days before due date.

Counsel may extend the default deadlines by joint stipulation submitted to the Court no later than two business days before the brief is due.

Civil cases

Electronic devices require 3 business days advance notice with letter and form.

Counsel seeking to bring a device into the Courthouse for an appearance shall, at least three business days before the appearance, file a letter (not letter motion) and completed Electronic Devices General Purposes Form,

Criminal cases

Electronic devices must be kept on silent in the courtroom.

If electronic devices are permitted inside the Courtroom, they MUST be kept on silent at all times.

Criminal cases

At least two weeks prior to an evidentiary hearing or trial, counsel should contact Chambers by phone to coordinate a time for a technology walk-through of the Courtroom

At least two weeks prior to an evidentiary hearing or trial, counsel should contact Chambers by phone to coordinate a time for a technology walk-through of the Courtroom

Criminal cases

Parties must email Chambers to alert the Court as soon as they reach a settlement agreement.

As soon as the parties reach an agreement to settle, the parties must email Chambers to alert the Court and file a joint letter on ECF promptly.

Civil cases

Page 10 | C

All communications with the Court by a pro se party should be delivered in person or by mail. If delivered in person, the litigant should go to the Pro Se Intake Unit, United States Courthouse, 500 Pearl Street, Room 205, New York, NY 10007. For delivery by mail, the envelope should be addressed to the Pro Se Intake Unit, United States Courthouse, 500 Pearl Street, New York, NY 10007. No documents or court filings may be sent directly to Chambers. Pro se parties should not call or email Chambers and should communicate directly with the Pro Se Intake Unit.

All communications with the Court by a pro se party should be delivered in person or by mail. If delivered in person, the litigant should go to the Pro Se Intake Unit, United States Courthouse, 500 Pearl Street, Room 205, New York, NY 10007. For delivery by mail, the envelope should be addressed to the Pro Se Intake Unit, United States Courthouse, 500 Pearl Street, New York, NY 10007. No documents or court filings may be sent directly to Chambers. Pro se parties should not call or email Chambers and should communicate directly with the Pro Se Intake Unit.

Page 2 | Communications with Chambers

Prior to an evidentiary hearing or trial, counsel should contact Chambers by phone to coordinate a time for a technology walk- through of the Courtroom and then contact the Audio and Visual Department at 212-805-0134 to schedule the walk-through.

Prior to an evidentiary hearing or trial, counsel should contact Chambers by phone to coordinate a time for a technology walk- through of the Courtroom and then contact the Audio and Visual Department at 212-805-0134 to schedule the walk-through.

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Page 15 | Policy on the Use of Electronic Devices

Electronic devices must be kept silent in courtroom.

If electronic devices are permitted inside the Courtroom, they MUST be kept silent at all times.

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Page 15 | Policy on the Use of Electronic Devices

Remote conferences require joint letter 48 hours prior with counsel contact info; max 2 attorneys per party.

At least 48 hours before a scheduled remote conference, the parties must file a joint letter to the Court on ECF containing a list of the names, telephone numbers, and email addresses of counsel who may speak during the conference. Absent permission of the Court, no more than two attorneys may speak on behalf of either party.

Civil cases

Hand-delivered mail should be taken to the Worth Street entrance of the Daniel Patrick Moynihan United States Courthouse, 200 Worth Street, New York, NY 10007, and may not be brought directly to Chambers (unless prior permission is given).

Hand-delivered mail should be taken to the Worth Street entrance of the Daniel Patrick Moynihan United States Courthouse, 200 Worth Street, New York, NY 10007, and may not be brought directly to Chambers (unless prior permission is given).

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Page 2 | Communications with Chambers

At least two weeks prior to an evidentiary hearing or trial, counsel should contact Chambers by phone to coordinate a time for a technology walk-through of the Courtroom and then contact the Audio and Visual Department at 212-805-0134 to schedule the walk-through.

At least two weeks prior to an evidentiary hearing or trial, counsel should contact Chambers by phone to coordinate a time for a technology walk-through of the Courtroom and then contact the Audio and Visual Department at 212-805-0134 to schedule the walk-through.

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Page 15 | B. Technology Walk-Through

Hand-delivered mail should be left with the Court Security Officers at the Worth Street entrance of the Daniel Patrick Moynihan United States District Courthouse, 200 Worth Street, New York, NY 10007 and may not be brought directly to Chambers, except by representatives of the United States Attorney's Office or the Federal Defenders of New York.

Hand-delivered mail should be left with the Court Security Officers at the Worth Street entrance of the Daniel Patrick Moynihan United States District Courthouse, 200 Worth Street, New York, NY 10007 and may not be brought directly to Chambers, except by representatives of the United States Attorney's Office or the Federal Defenders of New York.

Criminal cases

Page 1 | Communications with Chambers

Faxes to Chambers are not permitted.

Faxes to Chambers are not permitted.

Criminal cases

Page 1 | Communications with Chambers

Initial email to Chambers must include defendant name, defense counsel info, detention status, interpreter needs, and other pertinent information.

The email shall include: (1) the defendant's name; (2) defense counsel's name and contact information; (3) whether the defendant(s) is/are detained (and if so, the relevant defendant's Reg. No.) or bailed; (4) whether any defendant requires an interpreter (and if so, the relevant language); and (5) any other pertinent information.

Criminal cases

Page 1 | Communications with Chambers

Communications with Chambers must be filed as ECF letters unless sealed or containing sensitive/confidential information.

Communications with Chambers shall be by letter, filed on ECF, unless there is a request to file a letter under seal or a letter containing sensitive or confidential information.

Criminal cases

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At least two weeks prior to an evidentiary hearing or trial, counsel should contact Chambers by phone to coordinate a time for a technology walk-through of the Courtroom and then contact the Audio and Visual Department at 212-805-0134 to schedule the walk-through.

At least two weeks prior to an evidentiary hearing or trial, counsel should contact Chambers by phone to coordinate a time for a technology walk-through of the Courtroom and then contact the Audio and Visual Department at 212-805-0134 to schedule the walk-through.

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Page 6 | Technology Walk-Through

Electronic devices in courtroom must be on silent; non-compliance may result in forfeiture.

If electronic devices are permitted inside the Courtroom, they MUST be kept on silent at all times. Non-compliance with this rule may result in forfeiture of the device for the remainder of the proceedings.

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Page 6 | Electronic Devices in the Courthouse

All communications with the Court by a pro se party should be delivered in person or by mail. If delivered in person, the litigant should go to the Pro Se Intake Unit, United States Courthouse, 500 Pearl Street, Room 205, New York, NY 10007. For delivery by mail, the envelope should be addressed to the Pro Se Intake Unit, United States Courthouse, 500 Pearl Street, New York, NY 10007. No documents or court filings may be sent directly to Chambers. Pro se parties should not call or email Chambers and should communicate directly with the Pro Se Intake Unit.

All communications with the Court by a pro se party should be delivered in person or by mail. If delivered in person, the litigant should go to the Pro Se Intake Unit, United States Courthouse, 500 Pearl Street, Room 205, New York, NY 10007. For delivery by mail, the envelope should be addressed to the Pro Se Intake Unit, United States Courthouse, 500 Pearl Street, New York, NY 10007. No documents or court filings may be sent directly to Chambers. Pro se parties should not call or email Chambers and should communicate directly with the Pro Se Intake Unit.

Page 1 | Communications with Chambers

Non-compliance with electronic device rules may result in device forfeiture.

Non-compliance with this rule may result in forfeiture of the device for the remainder of the proceedings.

Criminal cases

Communications with the Court must be by letter, except as otherwise provided.

Except as otherwise provided below, communications with the Court must be by letter.

Civil cases

Page 1 | 1.A

Telephone calls to Chambers are permitted only for emergencies requiring immediate attention.

Telephone calls to Chambers are permitted only in emergency situations requiring immediate attention.

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Page 1 | 1.B

Conferences are held in person; remote requests require a joint ECF letter at least three business days before the conference with good cause shown.

Unless the Court orders otherwise, all conferences will be held in person in Courtroom 20B of the Daniel Patrick Moynihan United States Courthouse, 500 Pearl Street, New York, NY. If counsel jointly requests that the conference be held remotely, they must, at least three business days before the conference, file a letter on ECF so requesting, with good cause shown.

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Page 3 | 2.A In Person Conferences

Counsel should contact Chambers by phone to coordinate a technology walk-through before an evidentiary hearing or trial, then contact the Audio and Visual Department at 212-805-0134 to schedule it.

Prior to an evidentiary hearing or trial, counsel should contact Chambers by phone to coordinate a time for a technology walk- through of the Courtroom and then contact the Audio and Visual Department at 212-805-0134 to schedule the walk-through.

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Page 15 | 6. Policy on the Use of Electronic Devices

Non-compliance may result in device forfeiture.

Non-compliance with this rule may result in forfeiture of the device for the remainder of the proceedings.

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Page 15 | Policy on the Use of Electronic Devices

Phone calls to chambers are only allowed for emergencies.

Telephone calls to Chambers are permitted only in emergency situations requiring immediate attention.

Civil cases

Page 1 | Communications with Chambers

If the hand-delivered material is urgent and requires the Court's immediate attention, ask the Court Security Officers to notify Chambers that an urgent package has arrived that needs to be retrieved by Chambers staff immediately.

If the hand-delivered material is urgent and requires the Court's immediate attention, ask the Court Security Officers to notify Chambers that an urgent package has arrived that needs to be retrieved by Chambers staff immediately.

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Page 2 | Communications with Chambers

If the hand-delivered letter is urgent and requires the Court's immediate attention, ask the Court Security Officers to notify Chambers that an urgent package has arrived that needs to be retrieved by Chambers staff immediately.

If the hand-delivered letter is urgent and requires the Court's immediate attention, ask the Court Security Officers to notify Chambers that an urgent package has arrived that needs to be retrieved by Chambers staff immediately.

Criminal cases

Page 1 | Communications with Chambers

Telephone calls to Chambers should only be used for urgent matters.

Telephone calls to Chambers should be reserved only for urgent matters.

Criminal cases

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WiFi requests must be indicated on the Electronic Devices form.

If WiFi is requested, counsel shall check the appropriate box on the form.

Criminal cases

Technical ECF filing questions should be directed to the ECF Help Desk.

Technical questions pertaining to ECF filings should be directed to the ECF Help Desk at helpdesk@nysd.uscourts.gov or (212) 805-0800.

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Email Chambers at RochonNYSDChambers@nysd.uscourts.gov for scheduling and calendar matters.

For scheduling and calendar matters, email Chambers at RochonNYSDChambers@nysd.uscourts.gov.

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Technical ECF questions should be directed to the ECF Help Desk.

Technical questions pertaining to ECF filings should be directed to the ECF Help Desk at helpdesk@nysd.uscourts.gov or (212) 805-0800.

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Page 2 | Communications with Chambers

Email chambers for scheduling and calendar matters.

For scheduling and calendar matters, email Chambers at RochonNYSDChambers@nysd.uscourts.gov.

Civil cases

Page 2 | Communications with Chambers

Electronic device use governed by Standing Order M10-468.

Attorneys’ use of electronic devices (including mobile telephones, personal electronic devices, computers, and printers) within the Courthouse and its environs is governed by the Court’s Standing Order M10-468, available at https://nysd.uscourts.gov/forms/standing-order-electronic-devices-general-purpose.

Criminal cases

Page 6 | Electronic Devices in the Courthouse

The Court encourages junior attorney participation in all proceedings and permits more than one attorney to argue per party to create junior attorney opportunities.

The Court encourages the participation of less experienced attorneys in all proceedings – including pretrial conferences, hearings on discovery disputes, oral arguments, and examinations of witnesses at trial – particularly where the attorneys played a substantial role in drafting the underlying filing or in preparing the relevant witness. The Court is amenable to permitting more than one attorney to argue for one party if this creates an opportunity for a junior attorney to participate.

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Page 3 | 2.C Participation by Junior Attorneys

Oral argument not heard in pro se matters unless ordered.

Unless otherwise ordered by the Court, argument will not be heard in pro se matters.

Junior attorneys encouraged to participate in proceedings; multiple attorneys may argue to enable junior participation.

The Court encourages the participation of less experienced attorneys in all proceedings – including pretrial conferences, hearings on discovery disputes, oral arguments, and examinations of witnesses at trial – particularly where the attorneys played a substantial role in drafting the underlying filing or in preparing the relevant witness. The Court is amenable to permitting more than one attorney to argue for one party if this creates an opportunity for a junior attorney to participate.

Civil cases

Junior attorneys encouraged to participate in proceedings; multiple attorneys may argue if it allows junior participation.

The Court encourages the participation of less experienced attorneys in all proceedings – including pretrial conferences, hearings on discovery disputes, oral arguments, and examinations of witnesses at trial – particularly where the attorneys played a substantial role in drafting the underlying filing or in preparing the relevant witness. The Court is amenable to permitting more than one attorney to argue for one party if this creates an opportunity for a junior attorney to participate.

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