Judge Kimba M. Wood's formatting rule includes file format docx, no paper submissions, and email submissions to woodnysdchambers@nysd.uscourts.gov. No paper submissions allowed; all documents must be filed on ECF or emailed to chambers.
The rule identifies required filing content or certificates. Attorneys must stand when speaking on the record.
The rule requires sequence of witnesses and estimated time for direct examination. Witness lists must be exchanged by 3:00 p.m. the day before trial with two copies to the Court.
Parties may contact Judge Kimba M. Wood's chambers by letter ecf only as allowed by the rule. Counsel must notify court and adversaries in writing of scheduling conflicts before trial date is set.
Judge Kimba M. Wood's rules specify what an adjournment or extension request must include. Post-verdict motions must comply with FRCP or FRCrP timing rules.
Attorneys must stand when speaking on the record.
Decorum required; rudeness and shouting not tolerated.
Witness lists must be exchanged by 3:00 p.m. the day before trial with two copies to the Court.
Exhibits must be pre-marked with two copies of exhibit list and two tabbed notebooks (max 2 inches wide) to the Court.
Parties must track their own exhibits; used exhibits may be left with Courtroom Deputy.
All exhibits (except dangerous items) must be arranged in number order in a cart for jury room at end of trial.
Only one lawyer may make objections at a time; co-counsel may whisper or pass notes.
Objections must be limited to 'objection' and Federal Rule number; no grounds stated in jury's presence.
Side bar conferences are strongly disfavored; save non-urgent matters for recess.
No cross-discussion on record; private conferences with opposing counsel allowed without leave.
Stipulations not made in jury's presence unless previously agreed; preferably in writing as exhibit.
Counsel must provide witness list and unusual spelling list to Court Reporter at trial start.
Speak distinctly, avoid overlapping speech, and speak at a pace the Court Reporter can follow.
Provide document copies to Court Reporter before reading; read depositions with 'Question'/'Answer' labels; speak slowly.
Counsel must clarify witness answers about distances or objects for the record.
Post-verdict motions must comply with FRCP or FRCrP timing rules.
RICO Statement must be filed and served within 20 days of filing RICO claim.
RICO Statement must include facts from Rule 11 reasonable inquiry.
RICO Statement must follow specific numbered format with detailed information.
Extension requests must be joint letters with proposed amended scheduling order, not exceeding 60 days.
Trial adjournments require affidavit showing counsel is engaged in trial elsewhere.
Counsel must notify court and adversaries in writing of scheduling conflicts before trial date is set.
Final pretrial conference scheduled for jury cases; non-jury cases referred to magistrate for settlement.
All communications must include case name, docket number, judge initials, writer info, and service statement.
Court’s individual rules and trial procedures available online.
Written request required for deviations from scheduling order per § 1.G of Judge Wood’s rules.
No paper submissions allowed; all documents must be filed on ECF or emailed to chambers.
Documents may be mailed only if electronic submission is impossible, but mail delivery is discouraged due to delays.
Civil case conferences and proceedings will be held by telephone unless otherwise ordered.
Criminal case conferences and proceedings will be held by telephone or video when possible, with counsel required to submit a letter one week before scheduled appearances.