Courtesy copies are required when a filing is > 15 pages. Details: 2 copies, delivery within 24 hours, by hand delivery. Courtesy copies required for motions over 15 pages
The rule does not state that a pre-motion letter is required, but it sets the applicable pre-motion procedure. Pre-motion conference required before filing summary judgment motions.
Judge Margaret M. Garnett's rule states these limits: 3 pages. Letters limited to 3 pages single-spaced without prior permission.
Judge Margaret M. Garnett's rule states these limits: 8750 words; 3500 words. Excludes caption, index, table of contents, table of authorities, signature blocks, and certificates. Word limits: 8,750 (opening/opposition), 3,500 (reply); certificate required for computer-generated briefs.
Judge Margaret M. Garnett's formatting rule includes text-searchable. All written submissions and supporting materials must be text-searchable
The rule requires judge name, case number, and recusal indication. Judge Garnett recuses from criminal matters initiated or pending in USAO before December 15, 2023.
The rule requires recusal indication. Note recusal on cover sheet for Title III applications; re-assign if Judge Garnett drawn.
Parties may contact Judge Margaret M. Garnett's chambers by phone only as allowed by the rule. Telephone calls to Chambers are prohibited.
A motion to seal is required for covered sealed filings before Judge Margaret M. Garnett. Process: file redacted on ecf and file unredacted to chambers. Redaction and sealing procedures for documents
Requests should be made at least 30 calendar days in advance when this rule applies before Judge Margaret M. Garnett. Motions to amend pleadings or join parties must be filed within 30 days of the Initial Pretrial Conference.
Yes. Judge Margaret M. Garnett requires bundling for covered papers. Related cases must include both docket numbers; consolidated cases use only consolidated docket number
Yes. Judge Margaret M. Garnett's rules include a junior lawyer participation incentive. Oral argument granted at judge's discretion
Motions to amend pleadings or join parties must be filed within 30 days of the Initial Pretrial Conference.
Initial disclosures must be completed within 14 days of the Initial Pretrial Conference.
Initial document requests must be served within 30 days of the Initial Pretrial Conference.
Interrogatories must be served within 30 days of the Initial Pretrial Conference.
Rule 33.3(a) interrogatories must be served by a specific date, but not for disclosures already required by Rule 26(a).
Contention interrogatories must be served 30 days before discovery closes; no other interrogatories allowed without court permission.
Depositions must be completed by the close of fact discovery date.
Depositions cannot begin until all parties have responded to initial document requests.
Non-party depositions must follow initial party depositions unless otherwise agreed or ordered.
Requests to admit must be served by a specific date.
Interim discovery deadlines may be extended by written consent of all parties without court application, provided fact discovery is completed by the deadline.
Parties should not anticipate extensions of fact discovery deadline or unilaterally halt discovery. Limited extensions require letter-motion filed before deadline explaining unforeseen circumstances.
Pre-motion conference required before filing summary judgment motions.
Summary judgment pre-motion conference request must be made in writing within 14 days after close of fact discovery.
Joint status letter required within 7 days if no summary judgment pre-motion conference requested.
Daubert motions to exclude expert testimony must be filed within 30 days of close of expert discovery.
Motions in limine must be filed 4 weeks before trial; responses due 1 week after filing.
Parties must be ready for trial 30 days after Final Pretrial Submission deadline.
Settlement and discovery proceed simultaneously; deadline extensions require written application 2 business days before deadline.
Judge Garnett recuses from criminal matters initiated or pending in USAO before December 15, 2023.
AUSAs must consult USAO records to determine recusal applicability.
Indicate recusal on Criminal Information & Designation Form; Magistrate must re-draw if recused.
Note recusal on cover sheet for Title III applications; re-assign if Judge Garnett drawn.
AUSA must certify review of rules and records when requesting unsealing of sealed indictments.
Magistrate must re-draw if Judge Garnett’s name drawn in recused matter after unsealing.
Judge Garnett recuses from civil matters initiated/pending before May 12, 2023, or with personal involvement 5/12/23-12/15/23, or relating to criminal matters before 12/15/23.
AUSA must file recusal letter within 10 days of assignment; Judge will re-assign if necessary.
AUSAs must consult USAO records to determine recusal applicability in civil matters.
Telephone calls to Chambers are prohibited.
Faxes to Chambers are not permitted.