Parties must deliver pre-marked exhibits to Courtroom Deputy one week before trial in tabbed binders.

Counsel must attempt pre-trial stipulation for all non-contested exhibits.

Non-stipulated exhibits must be shown to opposing counsel before each session and objections ruled on before session starts.

Only one attorney per party may examine/cross-examine each witness.

Objections must state only legal grounds without further argument unless requested.

Counsel must collect all original exhibits at trial end; court staff not responsible.

Sidebar conferences are presumptively not tolerated except in extraordinary circumstances.

Letters to court must be filed via ECF except for pro se, ex parte, confidential, or magistrate judge cases.

Non-ECF letters must be marked as ex parte or confidential content.

Letters to court are limited to 5 pages unless permission granted.

Faxes/emails require prior approval; approved faxes limited to 5 pages.

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

Adjournment requests must be ECF letter motions with specific required elements.

Emergency adjournment requests within 48 hours require telephone notification to chambers.

Personal electronic devices must be completely turned off in courtroom.

Electronic device form must be filed on ECF at least 24 hours before trial/hearing.

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