Court Rules
Common questions about Judge Paul G. Gardephe's rules

Are courtesy copies required for Judge Paul G. Gardephe?

Courtesy copies are required for indictments and criminal complaints. Details: 1 copy, delivery as soon as possible, by hand delivery. Upon case assignment, parties must immediately contact Chambers to schedule conference with defendant present; AUSA must provide courtesy copies of indictment/criminal complaint to Chambers.

View ruleSource: page 2, section Criminal Case Procedures

Does Judge Paul G. Gardephe require a pre-motion conference or letter before filing a motion?

Yes. A pre-motion letter is required for case dispositive motion. Post-discovery dispositive motions require letter submission per Rule 4(A), with opposition due 3 business days later.

View ruleSource: page 3, section CIVIL CASE MANAGEMENT PLAN AND SCHEDULING ORDER

What page or word limits apply to letter before Judge Paul G. Gardephe?

Judge Paul G. Gardephe's rule states these limits: 5 pages. Letters to chambers are limited to 5 pages.

What page or word limits apply to motion memorandum before Judge Paul G. Gardephe?

Judge Paul G. Gardephe's rule states these limits: 25 pages; 10 pages. Motion memoranda limited to 25 pages, reply memoranda to 10 pages.

View ruleSource: page 4, section MOTIONS

What formatting rules apply to filings before Judge Paul G. Gardephe?

Judge Paul G. Gardephe's formatting rule includes 12 point type. Memoranda over 10 pages require TOC and TOA; 12-point font required.

View ruleSource: page 4, section MOTIONS

What must be included with initial disclosure filings before Judge Paul G. Gardephe?

The rule requires judge name and case number. Initial disclosures must be completed within 14 days of this order.

View ruleSource: page 1, section CIVIL CASE MANAGEMENT PLAN AND SCHEDULING ORDER

What must be included with joint pretrial order filings before Judge Paul G. Gardephe?

The rule requires court approval, joint preparation, prepared per rule 26a3, and prepared per court individual practices. Joint pretrial order required within 30 days of discovery completion or dispositive motion resolution.

View ruleSource: page 3, section CIVIL CASE MANAGEMENT PLAN AND SCHEDULING ORDER

How may parties contact Judge Paul G. Gardephe's chambers?

Parties may contact Judge Paul G. Gardephe's adversary by in person only as allowed by the rule. Counsel must meet face-to-face for at least one hour to discuss settlement within 14 days after fact discovery closes.

View ruleSource: page 3, section CIVIL CASE MANAGEMENT PLAN AND SCHEDULING ORDER

How does Judge Paul G. Gardephe handle sealed or redacted filings?

Judge Paul G. Gardephe's rules set procedures for sealed or redacted filings. Process: file redacted on ecf. Certain sensitive information must be redacted without court approval.

How do I request an adjournment or extension before Judge Paul G. Gardephe?

Judge Paul G. Gardephe's rules specify what an adjournment or extension request must include. The request must include reason for request, original date, number of previous requests, previous requests granted or denied, adversary position, and proposed new dates. Fact discovery must be completed by a specified deadline.

View ruleSource: page 2, section CIVIL CASE MANAGEMENT PLAN AND SCHEDULING ORDER

Does Judge Paul G. Gardephe require motion papers to be bundled?

Yes. Judge Paul G. Gardephe requires bundling for covered papers. Motion papers must be filed on ECF only when fully briefed (except pro se).

View ruleSource: page 4, section MOTIONS
Complete rules summary for Judge Paul G. Gardephe

Initial disclosures must be completed within 14 days of this order.

Motion to join additional parties must be filed within 30 days unless good cause shown.

Motion to amend pleadings must be filed within 30 days unless good cause shown.

Fact discovery must be completed by a specified deadline.

Expert discovery must be completed by a specified deadline.

Depositions cannot be held until initial document production responses are received.

Depositions cannot exceed one business day without court permission.

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

Post-discovery dispositive motions require letter submission per Rule 4(A), with opposition due 3 business days later.

Joint pretrial order required within 30 days of discovery completion or dispositive motion resolution.

Ready Trial Date set after discovery/dispositive motion; 48-hour notice for trial; counsel must report scheduling conflicts in advance.

Stipulation of discontinuance required for case resolution; fax 36 hours before appearance if settling within 48 hours of trial/dispositive motion.

Letters must be filed electronically on ECF with courtesy copy by mail/hand delivery; sealed letters delivered by mail/hand delivery; include case number; copies to all counsel; no substantive email communications.

Telephone calls to Chambers only for emergencies; email first to request contact info; ex parte calls not accepted; all counsel should join unless lead counsel designated; provide case number.

Hand deliveries to Chambers must be delivered to all counsel simultaneously; leave with Court Security Officer at Worth Street entrance; not brought to Chambers.

Extension/adjournment requests must be made at least 2 business days before deadline/appearance, except in emergencies; made in writing per Rule 1(A).

Upon case assignment, parties must immediately contact Chambers to schedule conference with defendant present; AUSA must provide courtesy copies of indictment/criminal complaint to Chambers.

Defense counsel must request Curcio hearing at first conference if receiving benefactor payment creating conflict of interest.

Counsel must register for electronic case filing within one week of initial pretrial conference.

Exclusion of time requests must provide facts for independent Court determination considering public and defendant interests; parties' agreement alone insufficient; must address defendant consent.

Bail modification requests must indicate whether Government and Pre-Trial Services Officer consent.

Discovery motions must comply with Local Criminal Rule 16.1 and include Rule 16.1 Affidavit; suppression motions must include supporting affidavit from party with personal knowledge.

Request for substitution of defense counsel requires scheduling conference with Chambers.

Motions for reconsideration and in limine exempt from bundling rule.

Discovery dispute letters must follow Rule I(A) filing requirements.

Formal discovery motions must follow Local Civil Rule 37.2.

Original affidavits will be marked as exhibits at trial.

Letters to chambers are limited to 5 pages.

Extension requests must be made at least 2 business days before deadline.

Adjournment requests must be made at least 2 business days before appearance.

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