The rule limits courtesy-copy delivery rather than stating a blanket requirement before Judge Paul Engelmayer. Courtesy copies are prohibited unless the court orders otherwise.
Judge Paul Engelmayer's rules set a pre-motion procedure for discovery. Parties must meet and confer in good faith before raising discovery disputes with the court.
Judge Paul Engelmayer's rule states these limits: 10 pages. Letters (including exhibits) are limited to 10 pages.
Judge Paul Engelmayer's rule states these limits: 8750 words; 3500 words. Excludes table of contents and table of authorities. Memoranda of law limited to 8,750 words (support/opposition) or 3,500 words (reply); must be 12pt font, double-spaced, text-searchable; tables required for 10+ page memoranda.
Judge Paul Engelmayer's formatting rule includes file format PDF and text-searchable. No paper submissions allowed; all documents must be filed on ECF or emailed.
The rule requires judge name and case number. Criminal conferences/proceedings by phone/video; counsel must submit letter 1 week before.
The rule requires notice of electronic filing. Motions for default judgment must be filed on ECF after March 19, 2019.
Parties may contact Judge Paul Engelmayer's chambers by phone only as allowed by the rule. All civil conferences and proceedings will be held by telephone.
The rule does not state that a motion to seal is required for the covered filing process. Process: file unredacted to chambers. Sealed or confidential letters may be emailed as PDF attachments with copies to all counsel, with specific subject line requirements.
Requests should be made at least 48 hours in advance when this rule applies before Judge Paul Engelmayer. The request must include reason for request, original date, number of previous requests, previous requests granted or denied, adversary position, and proposed new dates. Adjournment/extension requests must be filed as letter-motions on ECF, or emailed if confidential.
No. The rule prohibits holding covered papers for bundling. Motion papers must be filed promptly after service.
Yes. Electronic filing is required for the covered filings. Letters to the Court must be filed electronically via the ECF system.
No paper submissions allowed; all documents must be filed on ECF or emailed.
Mailing documents is permitted only if electronic submission is impossible.
All civil conferences and proceedings will be held by telephone.
Criminal conferences/proceedings by phone/video; counsel must submit letter 1 week before.
Parties must email Chambers 24 hours before teleconference with counsel list and phone numbers.
Counsel must identify themselves each time they speak during teleconferences.
Telephone calls go to voicemail only; use ECF or email instead.
Voicemail must include issue description and call-back number.
Discovery dispute opposition must be emailed, not called, to Chambers.
Urgent matters require email with URGENT subject, case info, issue description, and phone number.
Faxes are prohibited for all purposes.
Hand deliveries to Chambers require advance Court permission.
Pro se parties must use ECF/email or mail to Pro Se Intake Unit.
AUSA must email Court immediately upon new criminal case assignment.
TRO applications must be emailed in text-searchable PDF with URGENT subject and phone number.
Motions for default judgment must be filed on ECF after March 19, 2019.
Do not use order to show cause for default judgments.
Motion for default judgment requires specific supporting documents including attorney affidavit, proposed judgment, operative pleadings, service affidavit, and Clerk's Certificate of Default if applicable.
Clerk's Certificate of Default requires ECF filing of request, supporting affidavit, and proposed certificate, plus compliance with SDNY ECF Rules Section 16.1.
Plaintiff must serve motion for default judgment and file affidavit of service on ECF within 14 days of filing.
If service takes more than 14 days, plaintiff must file ECF letter explaining delay and anticipated completion date.
Pro Se Clinic suspended in-person meetings; limited telephone assistance by appointment only.
Sur-reply memoranda require prior permission from the Court.
All appendices to memoranda of law must be indexed.
Sealed or confidential letters may be emailed as PDF attachments with copies to all counsel, with specific subject line requirements.
Letters (including exhibits) are limited to 10 pages.
Adjournment/extension requests must be filed as letter-motions on ECF, or emailed if confidential.
Adjournment requests require 48 hours notice (72 hours for sentencing), except in emergencies.
Late extension/adjournment requests will ordinarily be denied.
All sentencing submission documents must be filed on ECF unless sealed or redacted.