Court Rules
Common questions about Judge Paul Crotty's rules

Are courtesy copies required for Judge Paul Crotty?

Courtesy copies are required for complaints, rule 7 1s, and answers. Details: 1 copy, delivery as soon as practical, by mail. One courtesy copy of pleadings must be submitted to chambers as soon as practical after filing.

View ruleSource: page 2, section Rule # 2 - Courtesy Copies

Does Judge Paul Crotty require a pre-motion conference or letter before filing a motion?

Judge Paul Crotty's rules set a pre-motion procedure for covered motions. All motions and applications must follow the Court's Individual Practices, including pre-motion conference requirements.

What page or word limits apply to letter before Judge Paul Crotty?

Judge Paul Crotty's rule states these limits: 3 pages. Excludes exhibits. Letters to court must not exceed 3 pages (excluding exhibits) and must comply with Local Rule 11.1(b) formatting.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Rule #1 - Communications with Chambers

What page or word limits apply to reply memorandum before Judge Paul Crotty?

Judge Paul Crotty's rule states these limits: 25 pages; 10 pages. Memoranda of law limited to 25 pages, reply memoranda to 10 pages.

View ruleSource: page 3, section G. Memoranda of Law

What formatting rules apply to filings before Judge Paul Crotty?

Judge Paul Crotty's rules include formatting requirements. All dates in the Civil Case Management Plan must be typed, not handwritten.

View ruleSource: page 3, section Civil Case Management Plan Requirement

What must be included with jury instructions filings before Judge Paul Crotty?

The rule requires joint submission, joint submission, and points of disagreement. Counsel must meet and confer on joint jury instructions/ verdict form by Final Pretrial Submission Date; late submissions only allowed under Rule 51(a)(2)(A).

View ruleSource: page 3, section Jury Instructions and Verdict Form

What must be included with proposed findings conclusions filings before Judge Paul Crotty?

The rule requires submission deadline. Proposed findings of fact and conclusions of law must be submitted by Final Pretrial Submission Date if tried to the Court.

View ruleSource: page 3, section Proposed Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law

How may parties contact Judge Paul Crotty's chambers?

Parties may contact Judge Paul Crotty's chambers by letter ecf only as allowed by the rule. The rule lists email CrottyNYSDChambers@nysd.uscourts.gov. All communications with chambers must be by letter (max 3 pages, ECF filing required with hard copy mailed).

View ruleSource: page 1, section Rule #1 - Communications with Chambers

How does Judge Paul Crotty handle sealed or redacted filings?

Judge Paul Crotty's rules set procedures for sealed or redacted filings. Process: file redacted on ecf. Sensitive information (SSN, minors' names, DOBs, account numbers, addresses) must be redacted in sentencing submissions.

View ruleSource: page 5, section Rule # 6 – Conferences & Other Court Proceedings

How do I request an adjournment or extension before Judge Paul Crotty?

Requests should be made at least 2 calendar days in advance when this rule applies before Judge Paul Crotty. The request must include reason for request and good cause. Modifications/extensions require written application under paragraph 1(E) at least 2 days before deadline.

View ruleSource: page 3, section Modification/Extension of Dates
Complete rules summary for Judge Paul Crotty

All motions and applications must follow the Court's Individual Practices, including pre-motion conference requirements.

Counsel must meet face-to-face for at least one hour to discuss settlement within 14 days after fact discovery closes.

Counsel must meet and confer on joint jury instructions/ verdict form by Final Pretrial Submission Date; late submissions only allowed under Rule 51(a)(2)(A).

All dates in the Civil Case Management Plan must be typed, not handwritten.

Proposed findings of fact and conclusions of law must be submitted by Final Pretrial Submission Date if tried to the Court.

Modifications/extensions require written application under paragraph 1(E) at least 2 days before deadline.

Calls to chambers only for emergencies; contact Courtroom Deputy Gonzalez at (212) 805-6312 with case info.

All communications with chambers must be by letter (max 3 pages, ECF filing required with hard copy mailed).

Letters to court must not exceed 3 pages (excluding exhibits) and must comply with Local Rule 11.1(b) formatting.

Telephone calls to chambers only for emergencies; call Courtroom Deputy at (212) 805-6312.

Faxes permitted only if copies sent to all counsel; max 10 pages without prior authorization.

Adjournment/extension requests must include original dates, previous requests, adversary consent, and 3 alternate dates if consented.

One courtesy copy of pleadings must be submitted to chambers as soon as practical after filing.

Pre-motion conference required before any motion except specified exceptions.

Discovery motions require pre-conference letter (max 3 pages) certifying good faith conference and adversary position.

Pre-motion letter limited to 3 pages before motions.

Memoranda of law limited to 25 pages, reply memoranda to 10 pages.

Two courtesy copies of all motion papers required at time of service.

Two courtesy copies of briefs and one record copy required for bankruptcy appeals.

Court contacts parties for oral argument after motion is fully briefed.

Parties may send letter if motion not decided within 120 days of being fully submitted.

All sentencing submission documents must be filed in the public record via ECF or paper.

Defendants must file their own letters; Government files victim letters.

Sensitive information (SSN, minors' names, DOBs, account numbers, addresses) must be redacted in sentencing submissions.

Redaction of sensitive categories allowed without court application.

Pages with redacted material must be filed under seal and brought to sentencing.

Hard copy letters must be grouped under SENTENCING MEMORANDUM cover.

Electronic letters must be grouped as attachments to SENTENCING MEMORANDUM.

Redactions beyond 11 Privacy Policy categories require court application.

Sentencing submissions must be filed 3 business days before sentencing.

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