Southern District of New York Courtesy Copy Requirements

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Email unredacted courtesy copies with highlighted redactions to Chambers.

Additionally, the party seeking leave must email to Chambers, at SwainNYSDCorresp@nysd.uscourts.gov, by encrypted and/or password- protected means, unredacted courtesy copies of the letter motion and relevant document(s) with all proposed redactions in highlighted form.

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Courtesy copies of all filings must be emailed to Chambers promptly with ECF header

A courtesy copy of all letters, motions, pleadings, and other filings must be promptly emailed to Chambers at SwainNYSDCorresp@nysd.uscourts.gov. The courtesy copy of any submission filed on ECF must be a copy of the filed version of the submission and must include the automatically-generated ECF header (that is, the text – for example, “Case 1:20-

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Proposed orders and judgments must include courtesy copy emailed to Chambers.

All proposed orders and judgments, including stipulations to be “so-ordered,” must be submitted in the manner required by the Court’s “Electronic Case Filing Rules and Instructions,” with a courtesy copy emailed to Chambers at SwainNYSDCorresp@nysd.uscourts.gov.

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Courtesy copies of all motion papers must be emailed to Chambers.

Counsel must email courtesy copies of all motion papers to Chambers at SwainNYSDCorresp@nysd.uscourts.gov.

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Courtesy copies of trial submissions must be emailed to Chambers in PDF and Word format.

A courtesy copy of each submission must be emailed to Chambers at SwainNYSDCorresp@nysd.uscourts.gov, in pdf and Microsoft Word format.

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Trial memoranda must be filed one week before final pretrial conference with courtesy copy emailed same day.

Any Trial Memoranda must be served and filed no later than one week before the Final Pretrial Conference. A courtesy copy must be emailed to Chambers at SwainNYSDCorresp@nysd.uscourts.gov, that same day.

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Courtesy copies of sentencing submissions must be emailed to Chambers when served.

The parties must provide the Court with a courtesy copy of each submission, by email to SwainNYSDCorresp@nysd.uscourts.gov, when it is served.

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Courtesy copies of all documents filed with the Court should be forwarded in hard copy by mail to Chambers.

Courtesy copies of all documents filed with the Court should be forwarded in hard copy by mail to Chambers.

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Courtesy copies of all documents filed with the Court should be forwarded in hard copy by mail to Chambers.

Courtesy copies of all documents filed with the Court should be forwarded in hard copy by mail to Chambers.

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All motion papers require one courtesy copy.

All motion papers must include one courtesy copy.

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Pro se parties must file papers with Pro Se Intake Unit with one courtesy copy.

All papers to be filed with the Court by a pro se party, along with one courtesy copy of those papers, must be delivered in person or sent by mail to the Pro Se Intake Unit, United States Courthouse, 500 Pearl Street, Room 200, New York, New York 10007, or emailed to the Pro Se Intake Unit at ProSe@nysd.uscourts.gov.

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All motion papers must include one courtesy copy.

Courtesy Copy. All motion papers must include one courtesy copy.

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If pro se, the plaintiff must file an original of this Statement, plus one courtesy copy, with the Pro Se Intake Unit.

If pro se, the plaintiff must file an original of this Statement, plus one courtesy copy, with the Pro Se Intake Unit.

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All motion papers must include one courtesy copy.

Courtesy Copy. All motion papers must include one courtesy copy.

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If pro se, the plaintiff must file an original of this Statement, plus one courtesy copy, with the Pro Se Intake Unit.

If pro se, the plaintiff must file an original of this Statement, plus one courtesy copy, with the Pro Se Intake Unit.

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Courtesy copies are prohibited from being submitted to chambers except as provided in Rule V(G).

Except as provided in Rule V(G), no papers, including courtesy hard copies of any filing or document, may be submitted to chambers.

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Joint requests to charge, verdict forms, and voir dire questions must be emailed to the Court as Word documents at filing.

In all jury cases, joint requests to charge, joint proposed verdict forms, and joint proposed voir dire questions shall be submitted as attachments to the proposed joint pretrial order. At the time of filing, parties shall also submit copies of these documents to the Court by email, as Microsoft Word documents.

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Joint requests to charge, verdict forms, and voir dire questions must be emailed to the Court as Word documents at filing.

In all jury cases, joint requests to charge, joint proposed verdict forms, and joint proposed voir dire questions shall be submitted as attachments to the proposed joint pretrial order. At the time of filing, parties shall also submit copies of these documents to the Court by email, as Microsoft Word documents.

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Counsel should deliver one courtesy copy of the respective motion papers to Chambers after service.

Counsel should deliver one courtesy copy of the respective motion papers to Chambers after service.

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The parties should provide the Court with one courtesy copy of each submission when it is served.

The parties should provide the Court with one courtesy copy of each submission when it is served.

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Plaintiffs must submit one courtesy copy to Chambers.

The plaintiff(s) must submit one courtesy copy to Chambers.

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No Courtesy Copies. Unless the Court orders otherwise, parties should not submit courtesy copies of any submissions.

No Courtesy Copies. Unless the Court orders otherwise, parties should not submit courtesy copies of any submissions.

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Unless the Court orders otherwise, parties should not submit courtesy copies of any submissions.

Unless the Court orders otherwise, parties should not submit courtesy copies of any submissions.

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Unless the Court orders otherwise, parties should not submit courtesy copies of any submissions.

Unless the Court orders otherwise, parties should not submit courtesy copies of any submissions.

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Unless the Court orders otherwise, parties should not submit courtesy copies of any submissions.

Unless the Court orders otherwise, parties should not submit courtesy copies of any submissions.

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AUSA must provide courtesy copy of plea agreement to chambers.

The AUSA shall provide a courtesy copy of the plea agreement to chambers as soon as practicable.

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PDF courtesy copy must be emailed to chambers when letter is filed on ECF.

If a letter is filed electronically on ECF, a PDF of the filed version of that letter must also be e-mailed to chambersnysdseibel@nysd.uscourts.gov. Failure to email a PDF courtesy copy may mean that the letter does not come to the Court’s attention in a timely manner.

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One courtesy hard copy of ECF filings (except pro hac vice motions and letters) must be submitted to chambers at time of service.

One (1) courtesy hard copy of all pleadings, motion papers (with the exception of motions for admission pro hac vice) and other documents (aside from letters) filed via ECF shall be submitted to chambers at the time the papers are served.

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Courtesy copy of ECF-filed letters must include automatically generated ECF header.

As noted in item 1.A above, if a letter is filed electronically on ECF, a PDF file of that letter must also be e-mailed to chambersnysdseibel@nysd.uscourts.gov. The courtesy copy of any letter filed on ECF must be a copy of the filed version of the letter and must include the automatically generated ECF header (that is, the text – e.g., “Case 7:24-cv-1234-

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AUSA must provide courtesy copies of Indictment/Information and Complaint to chambers.

The Assistant United States Attorney (“AUSA”) shall provide to chambers, as soon as practicable, a courtesy copy of the Indictment or Information, and a courtesy copy of the Complaint, if one exists.

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Except in pro se cases, the parties should provide the Court with an electronic, text-searchable courtesy copy of any hearing or deposition transcript, or portion thereof, on which the parties rely, if such a copy is available, unless doing so would be unduly burdensome. (Where feasible, parties should provide these materials on CD, not on a DVD or memory stick and not by email.)

Except in pro se cases, the parties should provide the Court with an electronic, text-searchable courtesy copy of any hearing or deposition transcript, or portion thereof, on which the parties rely, if such a copy is available, unless doing so would be unduly burdensome. (Where feasible, parties should provide these materials on CD, not on a DVD or memory stick and not by email.)

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Except in pro se cases, the parties should provide the Court with an electronic, text-searchable courtesy copy of any hearing or deposition transcript, or portion thereof, on which the parties rely, if such a copy is available, unless doing so would be unduly burdensome. (Where feasible, parties should provide these materials on CD, not on a DVD or memory stick and not by email.)

Except in pro se cases, the parties should provide the Court with an electronic, text-searchable courtesy copy of any hearing or deposition transcript, or portion thereof, on which the parties rely, if such a copy is available, unless doing so would be unduly burdensome. (Where feasible, parties should provide these materials on CD, not on a DVD or memory stick and not by email.)

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A PDF of every letter filed on ECF must also be emailed to the specified chambers address.

If a letter is filed electronically on ECF, a PDF of the filed version of that letter must also be e-mailed to chambersnysdseibel@nysd.uscourts.gov.

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One hard-copy courtesy copy of ECF-filed pleadings, motion papers except pro hac vice admission motions, and other non-letter documents must be submitted to chambers when the papers are served.

One (1) courtesy hard copy of all pleadings, motion papers (with the exception of motions for admission pro hac vice) and other documents (aside from letters) filed via ECF shall be submitted to chambers at the time the papers are served.

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Motion courtesy copies must be securely bound without obscuring text and must lie reasonably flat when open.

All courtesy copies submitted in connection with motions must be bound in any manner that is secure, does not obscure the text, and permits the document to lie reasonably flat when open.

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Motion courtesy copies must include the ECF-generated header on each page unless the papers have not yet been filed on the docket.

All courtesy copies must include the automatically generated ECF header (that is, the text – e.g., “Case 7:24-cv-1234-CS Document 100 Filed 7/1/24 Page 1 of 1” – appearing at the top of each page of the document on the ECF system), unless the papers have not yet been filed on the docket.

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The AUSA must provide chambers a courtesy copy of the plea agreement as soon as practicable.

The AUSA shall provide a courtesy copy of the plea agreement to chambers as soon as practicable.

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The AUSA must provide chambers courtesy copies of the Indictment or Information and, if one exists, the Complaint as soon as practicable.

The Assistant United States Attorney (“AUSA”) shall provide to chambers, as soon as practicable, a courtesy copy of the Indictment or Information, and a courtesy copy of the Complaint, if one exists.

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An emailed courtesy copy of an ECF-filed letter must match the filed version and include the automatically generated ECF header on every page.

The courtesy copy of any letter filed on ECF must be a copy of the filed version of the letter and must include the automatically generated ECF header (that is, the text – e.g., “Case 7:24-cv-1234- CS Document 100 Filed 7/1/24 Page 1 of 1” – appearing at the top of each page of the document on the ECF system).

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Courtesy copies are not required for letters and letter-motions filed on ECF.

Please do NOT provide courtesy copies of letters and letter-motions filed on ECF.

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Trial filings required 21 days before trial or 30 days after Joint Pretrial Order, with one courtesy hard copy for Chambers.

Unless otherwise ordered by the Court, each party shall file the following documents (and submit one courtesy hard copy to Chambers) 21 days before the date of commencement of trial if such a date has been fixed, or 30 days after the filing of the Joint Pretrial Order if no date has been fixed:

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AUSA must provide courtesy copies of Indictment/Information and complaint to Chambers promptly.

The Assistant United States Attorney (“AUSA”) shall provide to Chambers, as soon as practicable, a courtesy copy of the Indictment or Information, and a courtesy copy of the complaint, if one exists.

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Joint Pretrial Order required within 30 days after discovery deadline or dispositive motion decision, with one courtesy hard copy for Chambers.

Unless otherwise ordered by the Court, within 30 days after the deadline for completion of discovery in a civil case, or, if a dispositive motion has been filed, within 30 days after a decision on the motion, the parties shall submit to the Court for its approval a Joint Pretrial Order, with one courtesy hard copy for Chambers.

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AUSA must provide courtesy copies of plea agreements to Chambers promptly.

The AUSA shall provide a courtesy copy of any plea agreement or related documents to Chambers as soon as practicable.

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Except in pro se cases, the parties should provide the Court with an electronic, text-searchable courtesy copy of any hearing or deposition transcript, or portion thereof, on which the parties rely, if such a copy is available, unless doing so would be unduly burdensome. Parties should provide these materials on a CD or DVD (not on a memory stick and not by email).

Except in pro se cases, the parties should provide the Court with an electronic, text-searchable courtesy copy of any hearing or deposition transcript, or portion thereof, on which the parties rely, if such a copy is available, unless doing so would be unduly burdensome. Parties should provide these materials on a CD or DVD (not on a memory stick and not by email).

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One courtesy hard copy of all pleadings (complaint, answer, reply) and motion papers (with the exception of letter-motions and motions for admission pro hac vice), shall be submitted to Chambers as soon as practicable after filing.

One courtesy hard copy of all pleadings (complaint, answer, reply) and motion papers (with the exception of letter-motions and motions for admission pro hac vice), shall be submitted to Chambers as soon as practicable after filing.

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Plaintiff must deliver a copy of the RICO case statement to Chambers.

Plaintiff shall file, within thirty (30) days of filing the complaint, a RICO case statement; a copy shall be delivered to Chambers.

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Courtesy copies of all motion papers must be delivered to Chambers by the next business day.

Whenever a party files a motion in a case assigned to Judge McMahon, courtesy copies of the moving papers MUST be delivered to Chambers by the business day after the motion is filed. Courtesy copies of papers opposing a motion and reply papers supporting the motion must likewise be delivered to Chambers by the business day after they are filed. That is, if your motion is filed on Monday, courtesy copies must be delivered to Chambers by the close of business on Tuesday.

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One courtesy hard copy required for jury trial submissions.

You must submit one courtesy hard copy of these documents.

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Courtesy Copies

Courtesy Copies

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Courtesy copy required for pleadings filed while case was in state court.

Counsel for the party or parties that removed the case, in addition to providing a copy of all process, pleadings, and papers served upon the defendants pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1446(a), shall provide the Court with a courtesy copy of any pleading filed or served while the case remained in State court.

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Digital courtesy copies are prohibited; only audio/video files may be sent on CD-ROM or thumb drive.

Please do not submit digital courtesy copies. Do not send documents on CD-ROM or thumb drive unless they are audio or video files.

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One courtesy hard copy of pleadings and motion papers must be submitted to Chambers as soon as practicable after filing.

One courtesy hard copy of pleadings and motion papers, marked as such, must be submitted to Chambers as soon as practicable after filing. Pleadings and motion papers include, but are not limited to: supporting memorandum, memorandum in opposition, reply, and any other supporting papers.

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Joint pretrial order with 2 courtesy copies required 30 days after discovery ends

Counsel are to file a joint pretrial order, with two courtesy copies for Chambers, on or before the date set by the Court via the scheduling order. In the ordinary course, this is 30 days after the end of discovery.

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counsel shall provide one pre-marked set of exhibits for the adversary and two for the Court at least five days before the final pretrial conference.

counsel shall provide one pre-marked set of exhibits for the adversary and two for the Court at least five days before the final pretrial conference.

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Two courtesy copies of the joint pretrial order must be submitted to Chambers when filing, due 30 days after discovery ends unless otherwise scheduled.

Counsel are to file a joint pretrial order, with two courtesy copies for Chambers, on or before the date set by the Court via the scheduling order. In the ordinary course, this is 30 days after the end of discovery.

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Counsel for removing parties must provide a courtesy copy of any pleading filed or served in state court to the Court upon removal.

Counsel for the party or parties that removed the case, in addition to providing a copy of all process, pleadings, and papers served upon the defendants pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1446(a), shall provide the Court with a courtesy copy of any pleading filed or served while the case remained in State court.

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Parties must deliver one courtesy hard copy of every pleading to Chambers by noon on the first business day after filing.

One courtesy hard copy of every pleading must likewise be delivered to Chambers no later than noon on the first business day after filing.

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One courtesy hard copy of jury case trial filings (requests to charge, voir dire questions, verdict form) must be submitted when the pretrial order is filed.

Unless otherwise ordered by the Court, on the date the joint pretrial order is filed, each party shall also file: In jury cases: Requests to Charge, Proposed voir dire questions, and A draft verdict form. You must submit one courtesy hard copy of these documents.

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counsel shall provide one pre-marked set of exhibits for the adversary and two for the Court at least five days before the final pretrial conference.

counsel shall provide one pre-marked set of exhibits for the adversary and two for the Court at least five days before the final pretrial conference.

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Courtesy copy requirement applies to all motion-related papers including briefs, exhibits, and proposed orders, regardless of ECF filing.

This requirement applies separately to moving, opposition, and reply papers and includes, as applicable, the notice of motion, memorandum of law, declarations or affidavits, exhibits, Local Civil Rule 56.1 statements and responses, appendices, and proposed orders. The filing of papers on ECF does not excuse compliance with this courtesy-copy requirement.

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Parties filing motions on ECF must deliver one courtesy hard copy to Chambers by noon on the first business day after ECF filing.

For every motion filed on ECF, each filing party MUST promptly deliver to Chambers one courtesy hard copy of all papers filed by that party in connection with the motion. Courtesy copies must be received by Chambers no later than noon on the first business day after the papers are filed on ECF.

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Courtesy hard copies are required for all pleadings and papers filed in connection with a motion; other documents only if the Court directs otherwise.

Courtesy hard copies of all pleadings and all papers filed in connection with a motion are required. See Part V.A. Do not send courtesy copies of any other documents to Chambers unless the Court directs otherwise.

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At least 30 days prior to the scheduled final pretrial conference, the parties shall both file on ECF, as a “Joint Pretrial Statement,” and submit by email to HoNYSDChambers@nysd.uscourts.gov a proposed joint pretrial order

At least 30 days prior to the scheduled final pretrial conference, the parties shall both file on ECF, as a “Joint Pretrial Statement,” and submit by email to HoNYSDChambers@nysd.uscourts.gov a proposed joint pretrial order

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Counsel should also email an electronic courtesy copy of any proposed order to Chambers, in both Microsoft Word and PDF formats.

Counsel should also email an electronic courtesy copy of any proposed order to Chambers, in both Microsoft Word and PDF formats.

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Attachments over 10 pages require both ECF filing and hard copy delivery to chambers.

When a letter is accompanied by attachments exceeding 10 pages in length, the submitting party shall both file the letter electronically and deliver a hardcopy with the attachments to Chambers by mail or hand delivery.

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Courtesy copies must include ECF header.

The courtesy copy must be a copy of the filed version of the letter and include the automatically generated ECF header (that is, the text — e.g., “Case 1:16-cv-01234-ABC Document 100 Filed

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Default judgment motions require courtesy copies to chambers.

In connection with the Motion for Default Judgment, file the following on ECF (and mail or hand deliver a courtesy copy to chambers):

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E. Courtesy Copies. Two courtesy copies of all documents identified in Sections 6.A, B, C.i, C.iii, and D above should be mailed or hand delivered to Chambers on the date on which they are to be served or filed. Only one hard-copy set of documentary exhibits is required.

E. Courtesy Copies. Two courtesy copies of all documents identified in Sections 6.A, B, C.i, C.iii, and D above should be mailed or hand delivered to Chambers on the date on which they are to be served or filed. Only one hard-copy set of documentary exhibits is required.

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Two courtesy copies required when reply is served on a motion.

At the time any reply is served on a motion, the moving party shall supply two courtesy copies of all motion papers, including those of their adversaries, to Chambers by mail or delivery to the United States Courthouse, 500 Pearl Street, New York, New York.

CRITICALCivil cases

Courtesy copies required for letters with attachments over 10 pages.

When a letter is accompanied by attachments exceeding ten pages in length, the submitting party shall both file the letter on ECF and deliver a courtesy copy to Chambers by mail or hand delivery.

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Joint pretrial statement required within 30 days of discovery completion or dispositive motion decision, with courtesy copy for chambers.

Unless otherwise ordered by the Court, within 30 days after the date for completion of discovery in a civil case, or, if a dispositive motion has been filed, within 30 days after a decision on the motion, the parties shall file a joint pretrial statement, with one courtesy hard copy for chambers.

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Two courtesy hard copies to chambers required 15 days before trial or 30 days after joint pretrial statement

each party shall file the following documents, and submit two courtesy hard copies to chambers, 15 days before the date of commencement of trial if such a date has been fixed, or 30 days after the filing of the joint pretrial statement if no date has been fixed

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One courtesy copy required for all motions except pro hac vice and letter-motions.

One courtesy hard copy of all motion papers (with the exception of motions for admission pro hac vice and letter-motions), shall be submitted to chambers as soon as practicable after filing.

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Transcript courtesy copies must be provided on CD only, not DVD, memory stick, or email.

Parties shall provide these materials on a CD only, not on a DVD or memory stick and not by e-mail.

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Unless otherwise ordered by the Court, any party may file, and submit one courtesy hard copy to chambers, the following documents within one week of the filing of any document described in section 4.B above

Unless otherwise ordered by the Court, any party may file, and submit one courtesy hard copy to chambers, the following documents within one week of the filing of any document described in section 4.B above

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Courtesy copies of letters are prohibited.

Parties shall not submit courtesy copies of letters that are filed as described above.

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Parties must submit two courtesy hard copies of trial documents to chambers 15 days before trial or 30 days after the joint pretrial statement.

each party shall file the following documents, and submit two courtesy hard copies to chambers, 15 days before the date of commencement of trial if such a date has been fixed, or 30 days after the filing of the joint pretrial statement if no date has been fixed

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At the time the joint pretrial statement is filed, each party shall serve, but not file, the following documents, and submit two courtesy hard copies to chambers

At the time the joint pretrial statement is filed, each party shall serve, but not file, the following documents, and submit two courtesy hard copies to chambers

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The Assistant United States Attorney ("AUSA") shall provide to chambers, as soon as practicable, a courtesy copy of the Indictment or Information, and a courtesy copy of the Complaint, if one exists.

The Assistant United States Attorney ("AUSA") shall provide to chambers, as soon as practicable, a courtesy copy of the Indictment or Information, and a courtesy copy of the Complaint, if one exists.

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any party may file, and submit one courtesy hard copy to chambers, the following documents within one week of the filing of any document described in section 4.B above

any party may file, and submit one courtesy hard copy to chambers, the following documents within one week of the filing of any document described in section 4.B above

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Courtesy copy transcripts must be provided on CD only, not DVD, memory stick, or email.

Parties shall provide these materials on a CD only, not on a DVD or memory stick and not by e-mail.

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AUSA must provide courtesy copies of plea agreements to chambers promptly.

The AUSA shall provide a courtesy copy of any plea agreement or related documents to chambers as soon as practicable.

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Joint pretrial statements in civil cases require one courtesy hard copy for chambers, due 30 days after discovery or dispositive motion decision.

Unless otherwise ordered by the Court, within 30 days after the date for completion of discovery in a civil case, or, if a dispositive motion has been filed, within 30 days after a decision on the motion, the parties shall file a joint pretrial statement, with one courtesy hard copy for chambers.

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One courtesy hard copy of motion papers (except pro hac vice and letter-motions) must be submitted to chambers as soon as practicable after filing, marked clearly, delivered to Court Security Officers if hand-delivered.

One courtesy hard copy of all motion papers (with the exception of motions for admission pro hac vice and letter-motions), shall be submitted to chambers as soon as practicable after filing. Courtesy copies should be clearly marked as such. If hand-delivered, courtesy copies should be brought to the Court Security Officers at the Worth Street entrance to 500 Pearl Street, not to chambers.

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Certain trial documents must be served but not filed, with two courtesy copies submitted to chambers.

At the time the joint pretrial statement is filed, each party shall serve, but not file, the following documents, and submit two courtesy hard copies to chambers

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Parties must provide electronic text-searchable courtesy copy of transcripts relied upon for summary judgment.

Except for pro se litigants, the parties shall provide the Court with an electronic, text-searchable courtesy copy of any hearing or deposition transcript, or a portion thereof, on which the parties rely, if such a copy is available, unless doing so would be unduly burdensome.

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Except for pro se litigants, the parties shall provide the Court with an electronic, text-searchable courtesy copy of any hearing or deposition transcript, or a portion thereof, on which the parties rely, if such a copy is available, unless doing so would be unduly burdensome. (Parties shall provide these materials on a CD only, not on a DVD or memory stick and not by e-mail.)

Except for pro se litigants, the parties shall provide the Court with an electronic, text-searchable courtesy copy of any hearing or deposition transcript, or a portion thereof, on which the parties rely, if such a copy is available, unless doing so would be unduly burdensome. (Parties shall provide these materials on a CD only, not on a DVD or memory stick and not by e-mail.)

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The parties should provide the Court with one courtesy copy of each submission when it is served.

The parties should provide the Court with one courtesy copy of each submission when it is served.

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Two courtesy copies required with reply filing.

At the time the reply is served, the movant must mail or hand-deliver to the Court two courtesy copies of all motion papers, marked as such and which include the automatically-generated ECF header at the top of each page.

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Bring all papers in person to Chambers and leave a courtesy copy of supporting papers.

On the same day, bring all of the papers in person to Chambers (Room 2260, 500 Pearl Street). Also bring a courtesy copy of the supporting papers to leave with Chambers.

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Courtesy copies of documentary exhibits required for trial.

Each party must submit to the Court by mail or hand delivery one set of courtesy copies of each documentary exhibit sought to be admitted, pre- marked with exhibit labels that correspond to the exhibit list presented in the joint pretrial order.

CRITICALCivil cases

Two courtesy copies of trial documents must be mailed or hand-delivered to chambers when served or filed.

Two courtesy copies of all documents identified in this Section must be mailed or hand-delivered to Chambers at the time they are served or filed.

CRITICALProposed or draft document; may not be in force

One courtesy copy of all formal motion papers, marked as such, should be submitted to Chambers by the non-pro se party at the time the reply is due. Courtesy copies should not be submitted to chambers at the time of filing. If all parties are pro se, then courtesy copies of formal motion papers are not required.

One courtesy copy of all formal motion papers, marked as such, should be submitted to Chambers by the non-pro se party at the time the reply is due. Courtesy copies should not be submitted to chambers at the time of filing. If all parties are pro se, then courtesy copies of formal motion papers are not required.

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Two courtesy copies of all motion papers required when reply is served, with specific formatting requirements.

B. Courtesy Copies of Motions. At the time the reply is served, the movant must mail or hand-deliver to the Court two courtesy copies of all motion papers, marked as such and which include the automatically-generated ECF header at the top of each page. Courtesy copies should be double-sided, three-hole punched, tabbed, and placed in binders. The non- moving party shall provide the movant with a set of its motion papers in time for the movant to deliver all motion papers to the Court. Unless doing so would be unduly burdensome, the movant should also submit via CD a copy of electronic, text-searchable copies of any hearing or deposition transcripts, as well as any other item on which the parties rely that cannot be submitted as a single file on ECF (e.g., videos or very long documents).

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Courtesy copies of documentary exhibits required for trial.

Each party must submit to the Court by mail or hand delivery one set of courtesy copies of each documentary exhibit sought to be admitted, pre- marked with exhibit labels that correspond to the exhibit list presented in the joint pretrial order.

CRITICALCivil cases

Two courtesy copies of trial documents must be mailed or hand-delivered to chambers when served or filed.

Two courtesy copies of all documents identified in this Section must be mailed or hand-delivered to Chambers at the time they are served or filed.

CRITICALCriminal cases

Hand deliveries must go to Court Security Officers, not directly to Chambers

Hand-delivered materials should be left with the Court Security Officers at the Worth Street entrance... they may not be brought directly to Chambers.

CRITICALCriminal cases

Two courtesy copies required for sentencing submissions, with specific ECF filing deadlines.

A. Deadlines for Filing and Courtesy Copies. The defendant's submission must be filed via ECF no later than two weeks in advance of the date set for sentencing. The Government's sentencing submission must be filed via ECF at least one week in advance of the date set for sentencing. The parties must provide the Court with two courtesy copies of each submission at the time of filing.

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The Assistant United States Attorney must email the Court a courtesy copy of the indictment and any criminal complaint as soon as practicable.

The Assistant United States Attorney shall also e-mail a courtesy copy of the indictment and the criminal complaint, if one exists, to the Court (OetkenNYSDChambers@nysd.uscourts.gov) as soon as practicable.

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The exhibit list must be supplied in two hard copies at the start of trial.

At the start of the trial, each of the parties must provide the Court with two hard copies of the exhibit list, and one set of pre-marked documentary exhibits (and Section 3500 material from the government), assembled sequentially in a loose leaf binder, or in separate manila folders labeled with the exhibit numbers and placed in a suitable container for ready reference.

CRITICALCivil cases

Courtesy hard copies required for post-discovery summary judgment motions.

Additionally, on the same date that any papers are served and filed, counsel filing and serving the papers must arrange to deliver courtesy non-electronic hard copies to the Courthouse for delivery to Chambers.

CRITICALCivil cases

Courtesy hard copies required for post-discovery summary judgment motions.

Additionally, on the same date that any papers are served and filed, counsel filing and serving the papers must arrange to deliver courtesy non-electronic hard copies to the Courthouse for delivery to Chambers.

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Motions in limine require courtesy copies to Chambers one week before trial.

All such motions in limine, and any opposition thereto, must be filed with the Clerk of the Court and courtesy copies submitted to Chambers at least one week before trial.

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Courtesy copies required for pleadings filed in state court.

In addition to providing a copy of all process, pleadings, and papers served upon the defendants pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1446(a), counsel for the removing party or parties must provide the Court with a courtesy copy of any pleading filed or served while the case remained in state court.

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One courtesy copy required for sentencing submissions.

The parties shall provide the Court with one courtesy copy of each submission when it is filed.

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Pro se parties must file papers with Pro Se Intake Unit with one courtesy copy.

All papers to be filed with the Court by a pro se party, along with one courtesy copy of those papers, shall be delivered in person or by mail to the Pro Se Intake Unit, 500 Pearl Street, New York, NY 10007.

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Pro se parties must file papers with Pro Se Intake Unit with one courtesy copy.

All papers to be filed with the Court by a pro se party, along with one courtesy copy of those papers, shall be delivered in person or by mail to the Pro Se Intake Unit, 500 Pearl Street, New York, NY 10007.

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One courtesy hard copy of all formal motion papers, marked as such, should be submitted to Chambers by the non-pro se party at the time the reply is due. Courtesy copies should not be submitted to Chambers at the time of filing. If all the parties are pro se, then no courtesy copies of formal motion papers are required.

One courtesy hard copy of all formal motion papers, marked as such, should be submitted to Chambers by the non-pro se party at the time the reply is due. Courtesy copies should not be submitted to Chambers at the time of filing. If all the parties are pro se, then no courtesy copies of formal motion papers are required.

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Government must email courtesy copies of plea agreements to Chambers 3 business days before plea.

The Government shall provide a courtesy copy of the plea agreement, cooperation agreement, or Pimentel letter to the Court. These documents should be emailed to Chambers as soon as practicable, and no later than three business days before the scheduled plea.

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One courtesy hard copy of all formal motion papers, marked as such, should be submitted to Chambers by the non-pro se party at the time the reply is due. Courtesy copies should not be submitted to Chambers at the time of filing. If all the parties are pro se, then no courtesy copies of formal motion papers are required.

One courtesy hard copy of all formal motion papers, marked as such, should be submitted to Chambers by the non-pro se party at the time the reply is due. Courtesy copies should not be submitted to Chambers at the time of filing. If all the parties are pro se, then no courtesy copies of formal motion papers are required.

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Two courtesy copies of all documents identified in Sections 5.A-C above should be submitted to Chambers via mail or hand delivery on the date on which they are to be served or filed, except that counsel should submit exhibits only in electronic form.

Two courtesy copies of all documents identified in Sections 5.A-C above should be submitted to Chambers via mail or hand delivery on the date on which they are to be served or filed, except that counsel should submit exhibits only in electronic form.

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Government must email courtesy copies of plea agreements to Chambers within 3 business days before plea.

The Government shall provide a courtesy copy of the plea agreement, cooperation agreement, or Pimentel letter to the Court. These documents should be emailed to Chambers as soon as practicable, and no later than three business days before the scheduled plea.

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Pretrial submissions require email to Chambers plus 2 courtesy hard copies in PDF and Word format.

At the time of filing, each party shall email to Chambers and supply Chambers with two courtesy hard copies of these materials in .pdf and, with the exception of in limine motions, Microsoft Word format.

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Two courtesy copies of the parties' briefing must be submitted by the movant when the reply is served, labeled, double-sided, three-hole punched, and tabbed (not in binders); courtesy copies of declarations or exhibits are not required.

Two courtesy copies of the parties' briefing must be submitted via mail or hand delivery by the movant at the time that the reply is served, not by each party at the time of filing. The Court does not require courtesy copies of supporting declarations or exhibits. All courtesy copies must be labeled as such and should be double-sided, three-hole punched, and tabbed such that they can be placed in binders. The copies should not, however, be submitted in binders.

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Two courtesy copies of all documents identified in Sections 5.A-C above should be submitted to Chambers via mail or hand delivery on the date on which they are to be served or filed, except that counsel should submit exhibits only in electronic form.

Two courtesy copies of all documents identified in Sections 5.A-C above should be submitted to Chambers via mail or hand delivery on the date on which they are to be served or filed, except that counsel should submit exhibits only in electronic form.

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Pretrial submissions require email to Chambers plus 2 courtesy hard copies in PDF and Word format.

At the time of filing, each party shall email to Chambers and supply Chambers with two courtesy hard copies of these materials in .pdf and, with the exception of in limine motions, Microsoft Word format.

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Two courtesy copies of the parties' briefing must be submitted by the movant when the reply is served, labeled, double-sided, three-hole punched, and tabbed (not in binders); courtesy copies of declarations or exhibits are not required.

Two courtesy copies of the parties' briefing must be submitted via mail or hand delivery by the movant at the time that the reply is served, not by each party at the time of filing. The Court does not require courtesy copies of supporting declarations or exhibits. All courtesy copies must be labeled as such and should be double-sided, three-hole punched, and tabbed such that they can be placed in binders. The copies should not, however, be submitted in binders.

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Two courtesy copies of all documents identified in Sections 5.A-C above should be submitted to Chambers via mail or hand delivery on the date on which they are to be served or filed, except that counsel should submit exhibits only in electronic form.

Two courtesy copies of all documents identified in Sections 5.A-C above should be submitted to Chambers via mail or hand delivery on the date on which they are to be served or filed, except that counsel should submit exhibits only in electronic form.

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D. No Courtesy Copies. Unless the Court orders otherwise, parties should not submit courtesy copies of any submissions.

D. No Courtesy Copies. Unless the Court orders otherwise, parties should not submit courtesy copies of any submissions.

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Courtesy copies required for all pretrial submissions.

The parties shall provide a courtesy copy of all pretrial submissions to the Court.

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Courtesy copies required for all pretrial submissions.

The parties shall provide a courtesy copy of all pretrial submissions to the Court.

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Counsel should also email an electronic courtesy copy of any proposed order to Chambers, in both Microsoft Word and PDF formats.

Counsel should also email an electronic courtesy copy of any proposed order to Chambers, in both Microsoft Word and PDF formats.

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Courtesy copies of all sentencing submissions should be provided to the Court promptly after they are filed. Unless otherwise ordered by the Court, courtesy copies should be submitted via email to koeltlnysdchambers@nysd.uscourts.gov.

Courtesy copies of all sentencing submissions should be provided to the Court promptly after they are filed. Unless otherwise ordered by the Court, courtesy copies should be submitted via email to koeltlnysdchambers@nysd.uscourts.gov.

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Courtesy copies are no longer accepted.

Courtesy copies are no longer accepted.

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Courtesy copies of pleadings, marked as such, shall be submitted to Chambers as soon as practicable after filing. Unless otherwise ordered by the Court, courtesy copies should be mailed to Chambers and submitted via email to koeltlnysdchambers@nysd.uscourts.gov.

Courtesy copies of pleadings, marked as such, shall be submitted to Chambers as soon as practicable after filing. Unless otherwise ordered by the Court, courtesy copies should be mailed to Chambers and submitted via email to koeltlnysdchambers@nysd.uscourts.gov.

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C. Courtesy Copies. The moving party should furnish to Chambers one courtesy copies of all the motion papers (including papers in opposition to the motion) after the motion has been fully briefed. Each submission related to the motion should be filed on the docket promptly after service, but the full set of courtesy copies should be furnished to chambers only once the motion is fully briefed.

C. Courtesy Copies. The moving party should furnish to Chambers one courtesy copies of all the motion papers (including papers in opposition to the motion) after the motion has been fully briefed. Each submission related to the motion should be filed on the docket promptly after service, but the full set of courtesy copies should be furnished to chambers only once the motion is fully briefed.

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The parties should provide the Court courtesy copies of all sentencing submissions.

The parties should provide the Court courtesy copies of all sentencing submissions.

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For dispositive motions, the parties should submit one fully briefed set of courtesy copies to the Court.

The parties are advised to comply with the Court’s Individual Practice 2(B) regarding motions, and to submit one fully briefed set of courtesy copies to the Court.

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Pro se parties must file papers with Pro Se Intake Unit or drop box, including one courtesy copy.

All papers to be filed with the Court by a pro se party, along with one courtesy copy of those papers, shall be (1) mailed to the Pro Se Intake Unit, Daniel Patrick Moynihan United States Courthouse, 500 Pearl Street, New York, New York 10007 or (2) delivered in person to the drop box in the lobby of the United States Courthouse at 500 Pearl Street, New York, New York, or the United States Courthouse at 300 Quarropas Street, White Plains, New York.

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One courtesy hard copy of all formal motion papers, marked as such, should be submitted to Chambers by the non-pro se party at the time the reply is due. Courtesy copies should not be submitted to Chambers at the time of filing. If all the parties are pro se, then no courtesy copies of formal motion papers are required.

One courtesy hard copy of all formal motion papers, marked as such, should be submitted to Chambers by the non-pro se party at the time the reply is due. Courtesy copies should not be submitted to Chambers at the time of filing. If all the parties are pro se, then no courtesy copies of formal motion papers are required.

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Electronic courtesy copies must be emailed to chambers when papers are served.

Regarding all pleadings, correspondence, and motion papers, including exhibits submitted in connection with a motion, a party shall submit an electronic courtesy copy via e-mail to Chambers at the time the papers are served.

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Amended pleadings require courtesy copy in redline form via email.

If a party files an amended pleading, a courtesy copy of the pleading, in redline form to the most recent operative pleading, shall be provided to the Court via email.

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One courtesy copy of each submission described in 7.B–G below should be provided to Chambers on the date that the submission is filed or served.

One courtesy copy of each submission described in 7.B–G below should be provided to Chambers on the date that the submission is filed or served.

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Electronic courtesy copies of proposals for the Court to enter, including proposed orders to show cause, temporary restraining orders, preliminary injunctions, stipulations, consent orders, and default judgments, should be sent in both Microsoft Word and PDF formats.

Electronic courtesy copies of proposals for the Court to enter, including proposed orders to show cause, temporary restraining orders, preliminary injunctions, stipulations, consent orders, and default judgments, should be sent in both Microsoft Word and PDF formats.

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Electronic courtesy copies of proposals for the Court to enter, including proposed orders to show cause, temporary restraining orders, preliminary injunctions, stipulations, consent orders, and default judgments, should be sent in both Microsoft Word and PDF formats.

Electronic courtesy copies of proposals for the Court to enter, including proposed orders to show cause, temporary restraining orders, preliminary injunctions, stipulations, consent orders, and default judgments, should be sent in both Microsoft Word and PDF formats.

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Flash drive with exhibits and 3500 material must be provided by Friday before trial.

Unless otherwise ordered, no later than the Friday before the start of trial, each party must provide the Court with a flash drive containing the exhibit list with a brief description of each exhibit and .pdf copies of pre-marked documentary exhibits, as well as Section 3500 material from the Government, in sequential order separated by numbered parts.

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At the time of filing, each party should e-mail courtesy copies of its proposed jury voir dire, jury instructions, and verdict form in Microsoft Word format to Chambers at CronanNYSDChambers@nysd.uscourts.gov.

At the time of filing, each party should e-mail courtesy copies of its proposed jury voir dire, jury instructions, and verdict form in Microsoft Word format to Chambers at CronanNYSDChambers@nysd.uscourts.gov.

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Defendant's sentencing submission must be emailed to Chambers two weeks before sentencing.

Unless otherwise ordered by the Court, a defendant’s sentencing submission shall be served on the Government and e-mailed to Chambers no later than two weeks before the date set for sentencing.

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Exhibit lists must be emailed to Chambers one week before trial in Word format.

Unless otherwise ordered, no later than one week before trial, each party shall e-mail to the Court at CronanNYSDChambers@nysd.uscourts.gov a Microsoft Word document listing all exhibits sought to be admitted.

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The Government’s sentencing submission shall be served on the defendant and e-mailed to Chambers no later than one week before the date set for sentencing.

The Government’s sentencing submission shall be served on the defendant and e-mailed to Chambers no later than one week before the date set for sentencing.

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Government's sentencing submission for cooperating witnesses must be filed two weeks before sentencing.

For the sentencing of a cooperating witness for whom the Government will be making a motion pursuant to U.S.S.G. § 5K1.1 and 18 U.S.C. § 3553(e), however, the Government’s sentencing submission shall be filed no later than two weeks in advance of sentencing.

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Electronic courtesy copies required for all motion papers via email at time of service.

Regarding all motion papers, including exhibits submitted in connection with a motion, a party shall submit an electronic courtesy copy via e-mail to Chambers at the time the papers are served.

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The Government shall email a courtesy copy of the signed plea agreement, cooperation agreement, Pimentel letter, and/or superseding charging instrument to Chambers (Failla_NYSDChambers@nysd.uscourts.gov) as soon as practicable, and no later than three business days before the scheduled plea.

The Government shall email a courtesy copy of the signed plea agreement, cooperation agreement, Pimentel letter, and/or superseding charging instrument to Chambers (Failla_NYSDChambers@nysd.uscourts.gov) as soon as practicable, and no later than three business days before the scheduled plea.

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Otherwise, telephone calls to Chambers are permitted only for urgent matters. matters requiring immediate attention, communications with Chambers shall be by letter filed on ECF. Letters seeking relief, including requests for extensions, adjournments, or bail modification, should be filed on ECF as letter motions as outlined in Rule 2(D) below, with a courtesy copy, clearly marked as such, delivered to the Court via e-mail (Failla_NYSDChambers@nysd.uscourts.gov). The courtesy copy of any letter filed on ECF must be an electronic copy of the filed version of the letter and must include the automatically generated ECF header (that is, the text — e.g., “Case 1:24-cr-00123-

Otherwise, telephone calls to Chambers are permitted only for urgent matters. matters requiring immediate attention, communications with Chambers shall be by letter filed on ECF. Letters seeking relief, including requests for extensions, adjournments, or bail modification, should be filed on ECF as letter motions as outlined in Rule 2(D) below, with a courtesy copy, clearly marked as such, delivered to the Court via e-mail (Failla_NYSDChambers@nysd.uscourts.gov). The courtesy copy of any letter filed on ECF must be an electronic copy of the filed version of the letter and must include the automatically generated ECF header (that is, the text — e.g., “Case 1:24-cr-00123-

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Letters should be filed electronically on ECF, with a courtesy copy, clearly marked as such, delivered to the Court via e-mail (Failla_NYSDChambers@ nysd.uscourts.gov).

Letters should be filed electronically on ECF, with a courtesy copy, clearly marked as such, delivered to the Court via e-mail (Failla_NYSDChambers@ nysd.uscourts.gov).

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Removing counsel must provide courtesy copies of state court pleadings to the Court.

Counsel for the removing party or parties must, in addition to providing a copy of all process, pleadings, and papers served upon the defendants pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1446(a), provide the Court with a courtesy copy of any pleading filed or served while the case remained in state court.

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Two courtesy copies of all documents identified in Rules 7(A), (B)(i-ii), (C), and (D) above should be mailed to Chambers or hand-delivered on the date on which they are to be served or filed. Only one set of documentary exhibits is required.

Two courtesy copies of all documents identified in Rules 7(A), (B)(i-ii), (C), and (D) above should be mailed to Chambers or hand-delivered on the date on which they are to be served or filed. Only one set of documentary exhibits is required.

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Courtesy copy of Order to Show Cause and supporting papers must be emailed to Chambers after electronic filing.

Once electronically filed, a courtesy copy of the Proposed Order to Show Cause and the supporting papers must also be provided to Chambers via e-mail.

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Requests to charge and proposed voir dire questions require courtesy copies to Chambers in both PDF and Word formats.

In jury cases, requests to charge and proposed voir dire questions, with courtesy copies e-mailed to Chambers as both .pdf and Microsoft Word documents; or

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One courtesy copy of all motion papers, marked as such, shall be mailed or hand-delivered to the Court by the movant at the time the reply is served. All courtesy copies should be double-sided, three-hole-punched, tabbed, and placed in binders.

One courtesy copy of all motion papers, marked as such, shall be mailed or hand-delivered to the Court by the movant at the time the reply is served. All courtesy copies should be double-sided, three-hole-punched, tabbed, and placed in binders.

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Courtesy copy must be electronic version with ECF header.

The courtesy copy of any letter filed on ECF must be an electronic copy of the filed version of the letter and must include the automatically generated ECF header (that is, the text — e.g., “Case 1:19-cv-

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Courtesy copy of joint case management plan must be emailed to Chambers in PDF format.

A courtesy copy of the joint letter and Proposed Civil Case Management Plan and Scheduling Order must also be provided to Chambers via e-mail in PDF format.

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Courtesy copies of pre-motion letters must be emailed to Chambers.

A courtesy copy of the letter motion and opposition must also be provided to Chambers via e-mail in accordance to Rule 2(B) above.

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At the same time of filing on ECF, the party should e-mail to Chambers (Failla_NYSDChambers@nysd.uscourts.gov) (i) a clean (i.e., unredacted) copy of the document; (ii) a copy of the document highlighting the information that has been redacted in the ECF filing; and (iii) an unredacted copy of the letter motion described in Rule 9(B)(i), should the party also be seeking leave to file that letter motion with redactions.

At the same time of filing on ECF, the party should e-mail to Chambers (Failla_NYSDChambers@nysd.uscourts.gov) (i) a clean (i.e., unredacted) copy of the document; (ii) a copy of the document highlighting the information that has been redacted in the ECF filing; and (iii) an unredacted copy of the letter motion described in Rule 9(B)(i), should the party also be seeking leave to file that letter motion with redactions.

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The movant must mail or hand deliver one courtesy copy of all motion papers, marked as such, at the time the reply is served, and all courtesy copies must be three-hole punched, tabbed, and placed in binders.

One courtesy copy of all motion papers, marked as such, shall be mailed or hand delivered to the Court by the movant at the time the reply is served. All courtesy copies should be three-hole punched, tabbed, and placed in binders as specified in the Court’s Individual Rules.

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A courtesy copy of the joint status letter, clearly marked as such, must be emailed to chambers by Thursday of the week prior to the pretrial conference.

provide a courtesy copy, clearly marked as such, via e-mail (Failla_NYSDChambers@nysd.uscourts.gov)

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One courtesy copy of all motion papers, marked as such, shall be mailed or hand delivered to the Court by the movant at the time the reply is served.

One courtesy copy of all motion papers, marked as such, shall be mailed or hand delivered to the Court by the movant at the time the reply is served.

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The parties must email Chambers one clearly marked courtesy copy of the joint status letter by Thursday of the week before the conference.

By Thursday of the week prior to that conference, the parties shall file on ECF, and provide a courtesy copy, clearly marked as such, via e-mail (Failla_NYSDChambers@nysd.uscourts.gov) a joint letter, not to exceed three pages, regarding the status of the case.

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No courtesy copies to chambers unless requested

No papers, including courtesy hard copies of any filing or document, may be submitted to Chambers unless requested by the Court.

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Criminal cases require prompt conference and indictment courtesy copy.

Upon assignment of a criminal case to Judge Karas, the Parties immediately shall arrange with the Deputy Clerk for a prompt conference at which the defendant will be present in order to set a discovery and motion schedule. The Assistant United States Attorney shall provide a courtesy copy of the indictment and the criminal complaint, if one exists, to Chambers as soon as practicable.

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Except in pro se cases, parties must provide the Court an available, electronic, text-searchable courtesy copy of relied-on hearing or deposition transcripts unless doing so would be unduly burdensome; materials should be provided on CD only, not DVD, USB, or email.

Except in pro se cases, the parties shall provide the Court with an electronic, text- searchable courtesy copy of any hearing or deposition transcription upon which the parties rely, if such a copy is available, unless doing so would be unduly burdensome. Parties should provide these materials on a CD only, not on a DVD or USB drive and not by email.

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If a letter's attachments exceed ten pages, the submitting party must file it on ECF and deliver a hard copy to Chambers by mail or hand delivery.

When a letter is accompanied by attachments exceeding ten (10) pages in length, the submitting party shall both file the letter on ECF and deliver a hard copy to Chambers by mail or hand delivery.

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A courtesy copy of an ECF-filed letter must match the filed version and include the automatically generated ECF header.

The courtesy copy of any letter filed on ECF must be a copy of the filed version of the letter and must include the automatically generated ECF header.

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The moving party must provide Chambers a full set of motion-paper courtesy copies when the motion becomes fully briefed.

The moving party is further obligated to furnish to Chambers a full set of courtesy copies of the motion papers at the time the motion becomes fully briefed.

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One set of all documents identified in the section must be submitted to Chambers on the date they are served or filed on ECF.

One set of all documents identified in this Section shall be submitted to Chambers on the date on which they are to be served or filed on ECF.

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The Court’s practice is to enter an order scheduling a final pretrial conference and setting deadlines for the submission of proposed voir dire, proposed verdict forms, proposed requests to charge, and any motions in limine. At the time of filing, each party shall submit one courtesy hard copy of these materials to the Court. In addition, each party should email these materials, with the exception of in limine motions, in Microsoft Word format to the Court (LimanNYSD Chambers@nysd.uscourts.gov).

The Court’s practice is to enter an order scheduling a final pretrial conference and setting deadlines for the submission of proposed voir dire, proposed verdict forms, proposed requests to charge, and any motions in limine. At the time of filing, each party shall submit one courtesy hard copy of these materials to the Court. In addition, each party should email these materials, with the exception of in limine motions, in Microsoft Word format to the Court (LimanNYSD Chambers@nysd.uscourts.gov).

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A courtesy hard copy of the sentencing memorandum must be mailed to chambers or delivered to the U.S. Marshals at the specified entrance in an envelope addressed to Judge Kaplan.

Whether the sentencing memorandum is filed by ECF or by paper, a courtesy hard-copy must either be mailed to chambers, or, delivered to the U.S. Marshals at the Worth St. entrance of 500 Pearl St. in an envelope addressed to the Hon. Lewis A. Kaplan.

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Two courtesy copies should be addressed to Judge Kaplan and delivered to the court security officers at the Worth Street entrance, 200 Worth Street, no later than one business day after the originals are filed.

Two courtesy copies should be addressed to Judge Kaplan and delivered to the court security officers at the Worth Street entrance, 200 Worth Street, no later than one business day after the originals are filed.

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All motions, unless brought on by an Order to Show Cause, should be made without a return date. Two (2) courtesy copies for the use of Chambers should be delivered to the court security officers at the Worth Street entrance, 200 Worth Street (at the time the originals are filed).

All motions, unless brought on by an Order to Show Cause, should be made without a return date. Two (2) courtesy copies for the use of Chambers should be delivered to the court security officers at the Worth Street entrance, 200 Worth Street (at the time the originals are filed).

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Two courtesy copies of joint pretrial order required for chambers.

Counsel are to submit a joint pretrial order, with two (2) courtesy copies addressed to chambers, on or before the date set by the Court.

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Two (2) courtesy copies for the use of Chambers should be delivered to the court security officers at the Worth Street entrance, 200 Worth Street (at the time the originals are filed).

Two (2) courtesy copies for the use of Chambers should be delivered to the court security officers at the Worth Street entrance, 200 Worth Street (at the time the originals are filed).

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Joint pretrial order requires two courtesy copies to chambers by the court-set deadline.

Counsel are to submit a joint pretrial order, with two (2) courtesy copies addressed to chambers, on or before the date set by the Court.

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

Counsel shall provide chambers with two courtesy copies of their briefs, and counsel for appellant shall provide it with one courtesycopyof the record, immediately upon the filing of the originals with the Clerk of Court.

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Courtesy copies required for complaint, answer, and reply to chambers.

The parties are to provide a courtesy copy of the complaint, answer and any reply (but not discovery requests, discovery responses, stipulations, correspondence or other papers) to chambers promptly after service.

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Two courtesy copies should be addressed to Judge Kaplan and delivered to the court security officers at the Worth Street entrance, 200 Worth Street, no later than one business day after the originals are filed.

Two courtesy copies should be addressed to Judge Kaplan and delivered to the court security officers at the Worth Street entrance, 200 Worth Street, no later than one business day after the originals are filed.

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Courtesy copies required for bankruptcy appeals: 2 copies of briefs and 1 copy of the record.

Counsel shall provide chambers with two courtesy copies of their briefs, and counsel for appellant shall provide it with one courtesycopyof the record, immediately upon the filing of the originals with the Clerk of Court.

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Courtesy copies of complaint, answer, and reply must be provided to chambers promptly after service.

The parties are to provide a courtesy copy of the complaint, answer and any reply (but not discovery requests, discovery responses, stipulations, correspondence or other papers) to chambers promptly after service.

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All General Purpose Computing Device Orders (for cellphones, laptops, and BlackBerrys) should be submitted to chambers at least five days prior to trial.

All General Purpose Computing Device Orders (for cellphones, laptops, and BlackBerrys) should be submitted to chambers at least five days prior to trial.

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Courtesy digital copies of proposed voir dire and requests to charge must be emailed to Chambers in Word format.

The parties shall provide the Court with a courtesy digital copy of both the proposed voir dire and requests to charge in Word format by email to Chambers.

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The parties shall email Schofield_NYSDChambers@nysd.uscourts.gov requesting a link to upload these courtesy copies. If any exhibits are of a kind that is filed with the Clerk of Court but not filed on ECF, such as audio or video files, the parties shall use the email address above to request a link to transmit an electronic copy to the Court.

The parties shall email Schofield_NYSDChambers@nysd.uscourts.gov requesting a link to upload these courtesy copies. If any exhibits are of a kind that is filed with the Clerk of Court but not filed on ECF, such as audio or video files, the parties shall use the email address above to request a link to transmit an electronic copy to the Court.

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No courtesy copies to Chambers unless required by Local Civil Rules

No papers, including courtesy hard copies of any filing or document, may be submitted to Chambers unless requested or required to be filed in hard copy by the Local Civil rules.

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Paper courtesy copies to Chambers only when specifically requested.

Parties shall not send paper courtesy copies to Chambers unless requested by the Court.

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Courtesy digital copies of proposed voir dire and requests to charge must be emailed to Chambers in Word format.

The parties shall provide the Court with a courtesy digital copy of both the proposed voir dire and requests to charge in Word format by email to Chambers.

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No courtesy copies to Chambers unless required by Local Civil Rules

No papers, including courtesy hard copies of any filing or document, may be submitted to Chambers unless requested or required to be filed in hard copy by the Local Civil rules.

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Paper courtesy copies to Chambers only when specifically requested.

Parties shall not send paper courtesy copies to Chambers unless requested by the Court.

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Courtesy copies of all motion papers, marked as such, should be submitted to chambers at the time papers are served.

Courtesy copies of all motion papers, marked as such, should be submitted to chambers at the time papers are served.

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Courtesy copies of all motion papers, marked as such, should be submitted to chambers at the time papers are served.

Courtesy copies of all motion papers, marked as such, should be submitted to chambers at the time papers are served.

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Hand-delivered mail should be left with the Court Security Officers at the Worth Street entrance of the Daniel Patrick Moynihan Courthouse at 500 Pearl Street, New York, NY 10007, and may not be brought directly to Chambers. However, if the hand-delivered material is urgent and requires the Court’s immediate attention, ask the Court Security Officers to notify Chambers that an urgent package has arrived that needs to be retrieved by Chambers staff immediately.

Hand-delivered mail should be left with the Court Security Officers at the Worth Street entrance of the Daniel Patrick Moynihan Courthouse at 500 Pearl Street, New York, NY 10007, and may not be brought directly to Chambers. However, if the hand-delivered material is urgent and requires the Court’s immediate attention, ask the Court Security Officers to notify Chambers that an urgent package has arrived that needs to be retrieved by Chambers staff immediately.

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One courtesy copy of a complete set of motion papers should be submitted by the movant at the time the reply is served, or as soon thereafter as reasonably practicable. Courtesy copies shall be mailed or hand-delivered to Chambers (see supra Rule I(B)(6) for hand-delivery instructions).

One courtesy copy of a complete set of motion papers should be submitted by the movant at the time the reply is served, or as soon thereafter as reasonably practicable. Courtesy copies shall be mailed or hand-delivered to Chambers (see supra Rule I(B)(6) for hand-delivery instructions).

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Parties must file motions on ECF and submit courtesy copies, with defense and government allowed to submit separately by time motion is fully submitted.

All parties must submit motion papers on ECF and must submit courtesy copies to the Court, following Rule II(B)(3), supra, except that defense counsel and the Government may separately submit courtesy copies to the Court by no later than the time the motion is fully submitted.

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Courtesy copies of written sentencing submissions and letters must be submitted to Chambers, following Rule II(B)(3), supra, except that defense counsel and the Government may separately submit courtesy copies to the Court by no later than the time the Government’s submission is due.

Courtesy copies of written sentencing submissions and letters must be submitted to Chambers, following Rule II(B)(3), supra, except that defense counsel and the Government may separately submit courtesy copies to the Court by no later than the time the Government’s submission is due.

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When permitted by the S.D.N.Y. Local Rules and S.D.N.Y. Electronic Case Filing Rules and Instructions, letters seeking relief should be filed on ECF as letter-motions, not as ordinary letters. Courtesy copies of letter- motions should not be provided to Chambers.

When permitted by the S.D.N.Y. Local Rules and S.D.N.Y. Electronic Case Filing Rules and Instructions, letters seeking relief should be filed on ECF as letter-motions, not as ordinary letters. Courtesy copies of letter- motions should not be provided to Chambers.

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Removing counsel must provide courtesy copies of state court pleadings to the Court.

Counsel for the removing party or parties must, in addition to providing a copy of all process, pleadings, and papers served upon the defendants pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1446(a), provide the Court with a courtesy copy of any pleading filed or served while the case remained in state court.

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Required

Always

Courtesy copies are not necessary unless otherwise directed by the Court. Upon request, courtesy copies of motion papers, marked as such and including the ECF header (See Section 2(B) above), shall be mailed or hand- delivered to the Court by the party making the filing. All courtesy copies should be double-sided, three-hole-punched, tabbed, and placed in binders.

Courtesy copies are not necessary unless otherwise directed by the Court. Upon request, courtesy copies of motion papers, marked as such and including the ECF header (See Section 2(B) above), shall be mailed or hand- delivered to the Court by the party making the filing. All courtesy copies should be double-sided, three-hole-punched, tabbed, and placed in binders.

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Parties should provide these materials on a CD or memory stick and not by e-mail.

Parties should provide these materials on a CD or memory stick and not by e-mail.

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Two courtesy copies of all documents identified in Sections 7(A), (B), (C)(i-ii), and (D) above should be mailed or hand-delivered to Chambers on the date on which they are to be served or filed. Only one set of documentary exhibits is required.

Two courtesy copies of all documents identified in Sections 7(A), (B), (C)(i-ii), and (D) above should be mailed or hand-delivered to Chambers on the date on which they are to be served or filed. Only one set of documentary exhibits is required.

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Electronic, text-searchable courtesy copies of transcripts required except in pro se cases.

Except in pro se cases, the parties shall provide the Court with an electronic, text- searchable courtesy copy of any hearing or deposition transcript on which the parties rely, if such a copy is available, unless doing so would be unduly burdensome.

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The government shall provide a courtesy copy of the signed plea agreement, cooperation agreement, or Pimentel letter to the Court. These documents should be e-mailed to Chambers as soon as practicable, and no later than three business days before the scheduled plea. Late submission may result in adjournment.

The government shall provide a courtesy copy of the signed plea agreement, cooperation agreement, or Pimentel letter to the Court. These documents should be e-mailed to Chambers as soon as practicable, and no later than three business days before the scheduled plea. Late submission may result in adjournment.

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At the time of filing, the parties should also email copies of these documents as Microsoft Word documents to Chambers.

At the time of filing, the parties should also email copies of these documents as Microsoft Word documents to Chambers.

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Courtesy hard copies may not be submitted to Chambers.

No papers, including courtesy hard copies of any filing or document, may be submitted to Chambers.

CRITICALCivil cases

Parties should provide these materials on a CD or memory stick and not by e-mail.

Parties should provide these materials on a CD or memory stick and not by e-mail.

CRITICALCivil cases

Two courtesy copies of all documents identified in Sections 7(A), (B), (C)(i-ii), and (D) above should be mailed or hand-delivered to Chambers on the date on which they are to be served or filed. Only one set of documentary exhibits is required.

Two courtesy copies of all documents identified in Sections 7(A), (B), (C)(i-ii), and (D) above should be mailed or hand-delivered to Chambers on the date on which they are to be served or filed. Only one set of documentary exhibits is required.

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At the time of filing, the parties should also email copies of these documents as Microsoft Word documents to Chambers.

At the time of filing, the parties should also email copies of these documents as Microsoft Word documents to Chambers.

CRITICALCivil cases

Electronic, text-searchable courtesy copies of transcripts required except in pro se cases.

Except in pro se cases, the parties shall provide the Court with an electronic, text- searchable courtesy copy of any hearing or deposition transcript on which the parties rely, if such a copy is available, unless doing so would be unduly burdensome.

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Courtesy copies of letter-motions must be emailed to chambers simultaneously with ECF filing.

Simultaneously with the ECF filing of a letter a courtesy copy must be emailed to BuchwaldNYSDChambers@nysd.uscourts.gov. Failure to promptly furnish a courtesy copy to Chambers will result in a delayed response since as a general matter, materials filed via ECF are reviewed by the Court the business day after they have been filed.

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Two courtesy copies of all motion papers must be submitted to chambers promptly after ECF filing.

Two courtesy copies of all motion papers, marked as such, shall be submitted to Chambers promptly after filing via ECF. Courtesy copies shall be bound or otherwise collated.

CRITICALCriminal cases

Scheduling. For scheduling please call Judge Román's Courtroom Deputy Clerk, Gina Sicora, at (914) 390-4178. Upon assignment of a criminal case to Judge Román, the parties should contact Ms. Sicora to set an appropriate date for an initial appearance. The A.U.S.A. shall at that time submit to Chambers a courtesy copy of the criminal complaint, if one exists.

Scheduling. For scheduling please call Judge Román's Courtroom Deputy Clerk, Gina Sicora, at (914) 390-4178. Upon assignment of a criminal case to Judge Román, the parties should contact Ms. Sicora to set an appropriate date for an initial appearance. The A.U.S.A. shall at that time submit to Chambers a courtesy copy of the criminal complaint, if one exists.

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Scheduling. For scheduling please call Judge Román's Courtroom Deputy Clerk, Gina Sicora, at (914) 390-4178. Upon assignment of a criminal case to Judge Román, the parties should contact Ms. Sicora to set an appropriate date for an initial appearance. The A.U.S.A. shall at that time submit to Chambers a courtesy copy of the criminal complaint, if one exists.

Scheduling. For scheduling please call Judge Román's Courtroom Deputy Clerk, Gina Sicora, at (914) 390-4178. Upon assignment of a criminal case to Judge Román, the parties should contact Ms. Sicora to set an appropriate date for an initial appearance. The A.U.S.A. shall at that time submit to Chambers a courtesy copy of the criminal complaint, if one exists.

CRITICALCivil cases

Courtesy copies required for pleadings filed in state court before removal.

Counsel for the party or parties which removed the case shall, in addition to providing a copy of all process, pleadings, and papers served upon the defendants pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1446(a), provide the Court with a courtesy copy of any pleading filed or served while the case remained in State court.

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Provide courtesy copy of default judgment order and supporting documents to Court.

Provide the Court with a courtesy copy of the Order, supporting documents, and affidavit of service.

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One courtesy copy of pleadings, two of motion papers required for Chambers.

One courtesy copy of all pleadings shall be submitted to Chambers as soon as practicable after filing. Two courtesy copies of all motion papers shall be submitted to Chambers when served on the other parties.

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Two courtesy copies required for motions in limine, must be bound and tabbed.

Each party shall submit to the Court two courtesy copies of all motion papers on the date those papers are filed. All courtesy copies shall be clearly marked as such, bound, and tabbed.

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Courtesy copies must be marked, bound, and tabbed.

All courtesy copies must be clearly marked as such, bound, and tabbed.

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One courtesy electronic copy of all pleadings shall be submitted via email to Chambers as soon as practicable after filing.

One courtesy electronic copy of all pleadings shall be submitted via email to Chambers as soon as practicable after filing.

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One courtesy hard copy of all motion papers must be mailed to Chambers when the papers are served on the other parties.

One courtesy hard copy of all motion papers shall be submitted via mail to Chambers when served on the other parties.

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Each party must submit a tabbed and indexed binder containing one copy of each documentary exhibit to the Court when the joint pretrial order is filed.

At the time that the joint pretrial order is filed, each party shall submit to the Court a tabbed and indexed binder containing one copy of each documentary exhibit sought to be admitted.

CRITICALCivil cases

Removing parties must provide the Court a courtesy copy of any pleading filed or served in state court, clearly marked as a courtesy copy, bound, and tabbed.

Counsel for the party or parties which removed the case must, in addition to providing a copy of all process, pleadings, and papers served upon the defendants pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1446(a), provide the Court with a courtesy copy of any pleading filed or served while the case remained in State court. All courtesy copies must be clearly marked as such, bound, and tabbed.

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Unless otherwise ordered by the Court, within 30 days after the date for completion of discovery, or, if a dispositive motion has been filed, within 30 days after a decision on the motion, the parties should electronically file via ECF a joint pretrial order and provide one courtesy copy to the Court.

Unless otherwise ordered by the Court, within 30 days after the date for completion of discovery, or, if a dispositive motion has been filed, within 30 days after a decision on the motion, the parties should electronically file via ECF a joint pretrial order and provide one courtesy copy to the Court.

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Each party must mail one courtesy copy of all in limine motion papers to the Court on the filing date, clearly marked as a courtesy copy, bound, and tabbed.

Each party shall mail to the Court one courtesy copy and email one courtesy copy of all motion papers on the date those papers are filed. All mailed courtesy copies shall be clearly marked as such, bound, and tabbed.

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One courtesy copy of the proposed findings of fact and conclusions of law must be provided to the Court.

Electronically file via ECF proposed findings of fact and conclusions of law and provide one courtesy copy to the Court.

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One courtesy copy of each jury-trial submission (including oppositions) must be submitted to Chambers.

These submissions, including any oppositions, shall be filed via ECF and sent to Chambers by email, with one courtesy copy of each submitted to Chambers.

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Each party must also email one courtesy copy of all in limine motion papers to the Court on the date the papers are filed.

Each party shall mail to the Court one courtesy copy and email one courtesy copy of all motion papers on the date those papers are filed.

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Courtesy copies required for pleadings over 40 pages, within 5 days of filing

If, but only if, they exceed 40 pages in length, courtesy copies of all pleadings (complaint, answer, counterclaim, etc.) shall be sent to Chambers within five days of filing.

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Courtesy copies of all motion papers due to Chambers within 4 days of filing

Courtesy copies of all motion papers shall be submitted in hard copy to Chambers within four days of filing.

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

Two (2) courtesy copies of all motion papers, marked as such, shall be submitted to Chambers at the time the papers are served, in accordance with the SDNY policies regarding mail deliveries.

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

One (1) courtesy copy of pleadings (example: Complaint, Rule 7.1, Answer), marked as such, shall be submitted to Chambers as soon as practical after filing, in accordance with the SDNY policies regarding mail deliveries.

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

Counsel shall provide Chambers with two (2) courtesy copies of their briefs, and counsel for appellant shall provide Chambers with one (1) courtesy copy of the record, immediately upon the filing of the originals with the Clerk of Court.

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A pro se plaintiff must file the original and one courtesy copy of the Pretrial Statement with the Pro Se Office and serve a copy on each defendant or represented defendant’s counsel.

The pro se plaintiff shall file an original, plus one courtesy copy, of this Statement with the Pro Se Office and serve a copy on all defendants or their counsel if they are represented.

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Pro se parties must deliver or mail their court papers and one courtesy copy to the Pro Se Office.

All papers to be filed with the Court by a pro se party, along with one courtesy copy of those papers, shall be delivered in person or sent by mail to the Pro Se Office, United States Courthouse, 500 Pearl Street, Room 200, New York, New York 10007.

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The AUSA must email Chambers a courtesy copy of the Indictment and, if one exists, the criminal Complaint as soon as practicable.

The AUSA shall include in this e-mail a courtesy copy of the Indictment and the criminal Complaint, if one exists, to the Court (EngelmayerNYSDChambers@nysd.uscourts.gov) as soon as practicable.

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The Government must provide the Court a courtesy copy of any plea agreement, cooperation agreement, or Pimentel letter, which should be emailed to Chambers as soon as practicable and no later than two business days before the plea.

The Government shall provide a courtesy copy of the plea agreement, cooperation agreement, or Pimentel letter to the Court. These documents should be e-mailed to Chambers as soon as practicable, and no later than two business days before the scheduled plea.

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When producing Section 3500 material to the defense, the Government must provide the Court two hard copies of the exhibit list and binders containing two sets of pre-marked documentary exhibits and Section 3500 material in sequential order with numbered tabs.

At the same time as when the Government produces 3500 material to the defense, the Government must also provide the Court with two hard copies of the exhibit list, and binders containing two sets of pre-marked documentary exhibits and Section 3500 material, in sequential order separated by numbered tabs.

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The filing party must mail one hard-copy courtesy copy to chambers when a filing or submission exceeds ten pages, at the time of submission, unless otherwise stated above.

The filing party shall mail one (1) courtesy hard copy to chambers of any filing or submission greater than ten (10) pages in length at the time of its submission, unless otherwise mentioned above.

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When filing the specified pretrial materials, each party must email them to Chambers and provide two hard copies; the electronic materials must be in PDF and, except for in limine motions, Microsoft Word format.

At the time of filing, each party shall e-mail to Chambers and supply Chambers with two courtesy hard copies of these materials in .pdf and, with the exception of in limine motions, Microsoft Word formats (EngelmayerNYSDChambers@nysd.uscourts.gov).

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For paper-filed submissions, courtesy copies must be mailed to Chambers only when the submission exceeds 10 pages.

A. Paper Filing. Courtesy copies shall be mailed to Chambers only if the submission exceeds 10 pages.

CRITICALCivil cases

Counsel removing case to federal court must provide courtesy copy of all state-court pleadings to the court.

Counsel for the party or parties that removed the case must, in addition to providing a copy of all process, pleadings, and papers served upon the defendants pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1446(a), provide the Court with a courtesy copy of any pleading filed or served while the case remained in State court.

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Two courtesy copies of all documents identified in Sections 5.A–D above should be submitted to Chambers on the date on which they are to be served or filed. Voluminous material may be organized either in binders or manila file folders, but in any event, the courtesy copies shall be separately arranged into two independent sets.

Two courtesy copies of all documents identified in Sections 5.A–D above should be submitted to Chambers on the date on which they are to be served or filed. Voluminous material may be organized either in binders or manila file folders, but in any event, the courtesy copies shall be separately arranged into two independent sets.

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Unless the Court orders otherwise, parties should not submit courtesy copies of any submissions.

Unless the Court orders otherwise, parties should not submit courtesy copies of any submissions.

CRITICALCivil cases

Two courtesy copies of all documents identified in Sections 5.A–D above should be submitted to Chambers on the date on which they are to be served or filed.

Two courtesy copies of all documents identified in Sections 5.A–D above should be submitted to Chambers on the date on which they are to be served or filed.

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Two courtesy copies of all documents identified in Sections 5.A–D above should be submitted to Chambers on the date on which they are to be served or filed. Voluminous material may be organized either in binders or manila file folders, but in any event, the courtesy copies shall be separately arranged into two independent sets.

Two courtesy copies of all documents identified in Sections 5.A–D above should be submitted to Chambers on the date on which they are to be served or filed. Voluminous material may be organized either in binders or manila file folders, but in any event, the courtesy copies shall be separately arranged into two independent sets.

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Unless the Court orders otherwise, parties should not submit courtesy copies of any submissions.

Unless the Court orders otherwise, parties should not submit courtesy copies of any submissions.

CRITICALCriminal cases

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.

Upon assignment of a criminal case to Judge Gardephe, the parties immediately shall contact Chambers to schedule a prompt conference, at which the defendant will be present, in order to set a discovery and motion schedule. The Assistant United States Attorney shall provide a courtesy copy each of the indictment and criminal complaint, if one exists, to Chambers as soon as possible.

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Two courtesy copies and, in the case of voir dire requests or requests to charge, an electronic copy in Microsoft Word format, should be delivered to chambers that same day.

Two courtesy copies and, in the case of voir dire requests or requests to charge, an electronic copy in Microsoft Word format, should be delivered to chambers that same day.

CRITICALCivil cases

Courtesy copy of foreign legal authority required for Rule B attachment orders.

A party relying on foreign legal authority in support of any aspect of a request to issue or vacate a Rule B attachment order must provide a courtesy copy (in English) of the cited authority.

CRITICALCivil cases

Courtesy copy of Proposed Order to Show Cause and supporting docs must be provided to Chambers in hard copy after electronic filing.

Once electronically filed, a courtesy copy of the Proposed Order to Show Cause and the supporting documentation must be provided to Chambers in hard copy.

CRITICALCivil cases

Courtesy copies of pleadings must be submitted to chambers promptly after filing.

Courtesy copies of pleadings, marked as such, shall be submitted to chambers as soon as practical after filing.

CRITICALCivil cases

Parties must serve the Court and opposing counsel with unredacted courtesy copies of Confidential Court Submissions.

the Parties shall serve this Court and opposing counsel with unredacted courtesy copies of the Confidential Court Submission.

CRITICALCivil cases

Parties must serve the Court and opposing counsel with unredacted courtesy copies of Confidential Court Submissions.

the Parties shall serve this Court and opposing counsel with unredacted courtesy copies of the Confidential Court Submission.

CRITICALCivil cases

Copies of all communications with chambers must be sent to all counsel.

Copies of any communication with Chambers shall be simultaneously faxed, e-mailed, or hand-delivered to all counsel.

CRITICALCivil cases

Courtesy copies of all motion papers required, mailed to Chambers or hand-delivered to Clerk’s Office.

As soon as practicable, the parties shall provide courtesy copies to chambers of all motion papers, including all declarations and affidavits with exhibits. One copy of such papers, with the exhibits tabbed and indexed, shall be mailed to Chambers at the time of filing. In lieu of mailing, if hand-delivered, courtesy copies should be delivered to the Clerk’s Office on the first floor of the courthouse, not to Chambers.

CRITICALCivil cases

One courtesy copy of bankruptcy appeal briefs and record required when reply is due.

One courtesy copy of the briefs and the bankruptcy record on appeal, marked as such, shall be submitted to chambers by the appellant at the time the reply is due.

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Unless otherwise ordered by the Court, any party may file (and submit one courtesy hard copy to Chambers) the following documents within one week of the filing of any document described in Rule 6(B) above:

Unless otherwise ordered by the Court, any party may file (and submit one courtesy hard copy to Chambers) the following documents within one week of the filing of any document described in Rule 6(B) above:

CRITICALCivil cases

Courtesy copies of marked pleadings required after answers/replies are filed.

As soon as practicable, and after answers and/or replies are filed, each party shall provide a courtesy copy of that party’s marked pleading to the Court. Partial admissions or denials shall be underscored and denoted as such.

CRITICALCivil cases

Unless otherwise ordered by the Court, each party shall submit to the Court (including 2 courtesy copies to Chambers) and serve, but not file, the following materials 21 days before the date of commencement of trial if such a date has been fixed, or 30 days after the filing of the Joint Pretrial Order if no date has been fixed:

Unless otherwise ordered by the Court, each party shall submit to the Court (including 2 courtesy copies to Chambers) and serve, but not file, the following materials 21 days before the date of commencement of trial if such a date has been fixed, or 30 days after the filing of the Joint Pretrial Order if no date has been fixed:

CRITICALCriminal cases

AUSA must provide courtesy copies of Indictment and Complaint to Chambers promptly.

The Assistant United States Attorney ("AUSA") shall provide to Chambers, as soon as practicable, a courtesy copy of the Indictment and the Complaint, if one exists.

CRITICALCriminal cases

Government must provide 3 copies of witness/exhibit lists and 1 set of exhibits/materials at trial start.

At the start of trial, the Government shall provide the Court with three copies of the witness list and exhibit list and one set of pre-marked documentary exhibits and Section 3500 material assembled sequentially in a looseleaf binder, or in separate manila folders labeled with the exhibit numbers and placed in a suitable container for ready reference. In addition, each party shall email the documents to Abrams_NYSDChambers@nysd.uscourts.gov.

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Two courtesy copies and Word email required for pretrial submissions.

At the time of filing, each party shall submit two courtesy copies of these materials to the Court. In addition, each party shall email those documents as a Microsoft Word document to Abrams_NYSDChambers@nysd.uscourts.gov.

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All motion papers should include one courtesy copy. All courtesy copies shall be clearly marked as such.

All motion papers should include one courtesy copy. All courtesy copies shall be clearly marked as such.

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Pro se parties must send all filings and courtesy copies to Pro Se Intake Office.

All papers to be filed with the Court by a pro se party, along with any courtesy copies of those papers, must be sent to the Pro Se Intake Office.

CRITICALCivil cases

Under such circumstances, one courtesy copy of all motion papers, marked as such, should be submitted to the Court by the movant at the time the reply is served, in accordance with the SDNY policies regarding mail deliveries.

Under such circumstances, one courtesy copy of all motion papers, marked as such, should be submitted to the Court by the movant at the time the reply is served, in accordance with the SDNY policies regarding mail deliveries.

CRITICALCivil cases

Courtesy copies required for fully briefed motions, submitted as soon as practical per SDNY mail policies.

The moving party shall furnish a complete set of courtesy copies to chambers as soon as is practical after a motion has been fully briefed. Courtesy copies shall be marked as such and submitted in accordance with SDNY policies regarding mail deliveries.

CRITICALCivil cases

Courtesy copies of Supporting Papers must be provided to Chambers.

Provide a courtesy copy of the Supporting Papers to Chambers.

CRITICALCivil cases

Microsoft Word version of proposed orders must be emailed to Chambers.

The parties must also email a Microsoft Word version to the Court at CaproniNYSDChambers@nysd.uscourts.gov.

CRITICALCivil cases

Courtesy copies (tabbed 3-ring binder) due 2 business days after reply service

Not later than two (2) business days after the reply has been served, the movant must mail or hand-deliver to the Court one courtesy copy of all papers relevant to the motion, including those opposing the motion, in a tabbed three-ring binder. Exhibits (if any) must also be organized in a tabbed three-ring binder.

CRITICALCivil cases

Courtesy copies required for non-electronic sealed documents over 20 pages

b. If the document(s) exceeds 20 pages, provide a courtesy copy of the relevant document(s) to Chambers via mail or hand-delivery.

CRITICALCivil cases

Two courtesy copies of Proposed Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law must be mailed or hand-delivered to Chambers, plus emailed Word versions.

The parties must also mail or hand-deliver to Chambers two (2) courtesy copies of the Proposed Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law, as well as email Microsoft Word versions of these items to CaproniNYSDChambers@nysd.uscourts.gov.

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Two courtesy copies of JPTO required, plus Word version by email.

The parties must also mail or hand-deliver to the Court two (2) courtesy copies of the JPTO, in addition to emailing a Microsoft Word version to CaproniNYSDChambers@nysd.uscourts.gov.

CRITICALCriminal cases

All motions require ECF filing and courtesy copies to Court.

All parties must submit motion papers on ECF and must submit courtesy copies to the Court, following Rule 2.B above.

CRITICALCriminal cases

Requests to charge and voir dire questions require ECF filing and Word courtesy copies.

The parties must submit these materials on ECF and must submit courtesy copies to the Court in Word by the Court-ordered deadline.

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Courtesy copies required for submissions over 20 pages.

When a submission (including letters, briefs, motions, and other documents) exceeds 20 pages in length, the submitting party must both file the submission on ECF and deliver a courtesy hard copy to Chambers by mail or hand delivery.

CRITICALCriminal cases

Courtesy copies of sentencing submissions and letters must be submitted to Chambers.

Courtesy copies of written sentencing submissions and letters must be submitted to Chambers, following Rule 2.B above.

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One courtesy copy of all formal motion papers, marked as such, should be submitted to Chambers by the non-pro se party at the time the reply is fully briefed. Courtesy copies should not be submitted to chambers at the time of filing. If all parties are pro se, then courtesy copies of formal motion papers are not required.

One courtesy copy of all formal motion papers, marked as such, should be submitted to Chambers by the non-pro se party at the time the reply is fully briefed. Courtesy copies should not be submitted to chambers at the time of filing. If all parties are pro se, then courtesy copies of formal motion papers are not required.

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The Assistant United States Attorney (“AUSA”) shall provide to Chambers, as soon as practicable, a courtesy copy of the Indictment and the Complaint, if one exists.

The Assistant United States Attorney (“AUSA”) shall provide to Chambers, as soon as practicable, a courtesy copy of the Indictment and the Complaint, if one exists.

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Two courtesy copies should be delivered to Chambers that same day. In addition, each party shall email those documents as Word documents to BroderickNYSDChambers@nysd.uscourts.gov.

Two courtesy copies should be delivered to Chambers that same day. In addition, each party shall email those documents as Word documents to BroderickNYSDChambers@nysd.uscourts.gov.

CRITICALCriminal cases

One courtesy copy required when filing sentencing submissions on ECF.

The Government's sentencing submission shall be filed on ECF one week in advance of the date set for sentencing. The parties shall provide the Court with one courtesy copy of each submission when it is filed.

CRITICALCriminal cases

AUSA must email courtesy copies of plea agreements to Chambers at least 2 business days before plea.

The AUSA shall provide a courtesy copy of the plea agreement, cooperation agreement or Pimentel letter to Chambers as soon as practicable, ordinarily at least two business days before the scheduled plea. These documents should be emailed to BroderickNYSDChambers@nysd.uscourts.gov.

CRITICALCriminal cases

One courtesy copy required when filing sentencing submissions on ECF.

The Government's sentencing submission shall be filed on ECF one week in advance of the date set for sentencing. The parties shall provide the Court with one courtesy copy of each submission when it is filed.

CRITICALCriminal cases

AUSA must email courtesy copies of plea agreements to Chambers at least 2 business days before plea.

The AUSA shall provide a courtesy copy of the plea agreement, cooperation agreement or Pimentel letter to Chambers as soon as practicable, ordinarily at least two business days before the scheduled plea. These documents should be emailed to BroderickNYSDChambers@nysd.uscourts.gov.

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At the beginning of the trial, two complete sets of documentary exhibits in trial binders should be handed to the Judge’s clerk for use by the Judge and his staff during trial.

At the beginning of the trial, two complete sets of documentary exhibits in trial binders should be handed to the Judge’s clerk for use by the Judge and his staff during trial.

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One courtesy copy of all motions and pleadings must be submitted to chambers.

One courtesy hard copy of all motion papers and pleadings marked as such, shall be submitted to Chambers at the time the papers are served or filed, in accordance with the Southern District of New York’s policies regarding mail deliveries.

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AUSA must provide courtesy copies of charging documents to Chambers promptly.

The AUSA shall provide a courtesy copy of all charging documents to Chambers as soon as practicable, and should email the Court to arrange for an initial conference at which the Court will set a discovery and motion schedule regardless of any conference scheduled by the Magistrate Judge.

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In expedited proceedings, courtesy copies must be delivered promptly (hand delivery or fax).

In any expedited proceeding, parties shall ensure that courtesy copies are delivered in a manner that enables their timely consideration by the Court (e.g., by hand delivery (with permission) or fax to Chambers).

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Litigants should send a courtesy copy of all filings to Chambers (see I.E, supra) and deliver a copy to all parties through counsel or to litigants proceeding pro se.

Litigants should send a courtesy copy of all filings to Chambers (see I.E, supra) and deliver a copy to all parties through counsel or to litigants proceeding pro se.

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AUSA must provide courtesy copies of Indictment/Information and any complaint to Chambers as soon as practicable.

The Assistant United States Attorney (“AUSA”) shall provide to Chambers, as soon as practicable, a courtesy copy of the Indictment or Information, and a courtesy copy of the complaint, if one exists.

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Unless otherwise ordered by the Court, any party may file (and submit one courtesy hard copy to Chambers) the following documents within one week of the filing of any document described in section 3.B above: i. Objections to the other party’s proposed voir dire questions or requests to charge. ii. Opposition to any motion in limine. iii. Opposition to any legal argument made in a pretrial memorandum.

Unless otherwise ordered by the Court, any party may file (and submit one courtesy hard copy to Chambers) the following documents within one week of the filing of any document described in section 3.B above: i. Objections to the other party’s proposed voir dire questions or requests to charge. ii. Opposition to any motion in limine. iii. Opposition to any legal argument made in a pretrial memorandum.

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Courtesy copies of letters and letter-motions filed on ECF are prohibited.

Please do NOT provide courtesy copies of letters and letter-motions filed on ECF.

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One courtesy hard copy of specified pretrial filings must be submitted to Chambers 21 days before trial if date is fixed, or 30 days after Joint Pretrial Order filing if not.

Unless otherwise ordered by the Court, each party shall file the following documents (and submit one courtesy hard copy to Chambers) 21 days before the date of commencement of trial if such a date has been fixed, or 30 days after the filing of the Joint Pretrial Order if no date has been fixed: i. In jury cases, proposed voir dire questions, joint requests to charge,

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AUSA must provide courtesy copy of any plea agreement or related documents to Chambers as soon as practicable.

The AUSA shall provide a courtesy copy of any plea agreement or related documents to Chambers as soon as practicable.

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One courtesy hard copy of the Joint Pretrial Order must be submitted to Chambers with the filing.

Unless otherwise ordered by the Court, within 30 days after the deadline for completion of discovery in a civil case, or, if a dispositive motion has been filed, within 30 days after a decision on the motion, the parties shall submit to the Court for its approval a Joint Pretrial Order, with one courtesy hard copy for Chambers.

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One courtesy hard copy of all pleadings (complaint, answer, reply) and motion papers (with the exception of letter-motions and motions for admission pro hac vice), shall be submitted to Chambers as soon as practicable after filing. Courtesy copies should be clearly marked as such. If hand-delivered, courtesy copies should be delivered to the Clerk’s office on the first floor of the Courthouse, not to Chambers.

One courtesy hard copy of all pleadings (complaint, answer, reply) and motion papers (with the exception of letter-motions and motions for admission pro hac vice), shall be submitted to Chambers as soon as practicable after filing. Courtesy copies should be clearly marked as such. If hand-delivered, courtesy copies should be delivered to the Clerk’s office on the first floor of the Courthouse, not to Chambers.

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One courtesy hard copy of specified pretrial filings must be submitted to Chambers 21 days before trial if date is fixed, or 30 days after Joint Pretrial Order filing if not.

Unless otherwise ordered by the Court, each party shall file the following documents (and submit one courtesy hard copy to Chambers) 21 days before the date of commencement of trial if such a date has been fixed, or 30 days after the filing of the Joint Pretrial Order if no date has been fixed: i. In jury cases, proposed voir dire questions, joint requests to charge,

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AUSA must provide courtesy copy of any plea agreement or related documents to Chambers as soon as practicable.

The AUSA shall provide a courtesy copy of any plea agreement or related documents to Chambers as soon as practicable.

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One courtesy hard copy of the Joint Pretrial Order must be submitted to Chambers with the filing.

Unless otherwise ordered by the Court, within 30 days after the deadline for completion of discovery in a civil case, or, if a dispositive motion has been filed, within 30 days after a decision on the motion, the parties shall submit to the Court for its approval a Joint Pretrial Order, with one courtesy hard copy for Chambers.

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One courtesy hard copy of all pleadings (complaint, answer, reply) and motion papers (with the exception of letter-motions and motions for admission pro hac vice), shall be submitted to Chambers as soon as practicable after filing. Courtesy copies should be clearly marked as such. If hand-delivered, courtesy copies should be delivered to the Clerk’s office on the first floor of the Courthouse, not to Chambers.

One courtesy hard copy of all pleadings (complaint, answer, reply) and motion papers (with the exception of letter-motions and motions for admission pro hac vice), shall be submitted to Chambers as soon as practicable after filing. Courtesy copies should be clearly marked as such. If hand-delivered, courtesy copies should be delivered to the Clerk’s office on the first floor of the Courthouse, not to Chambers.

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Courtesy copies required for discovery motions that are 50 pages or longer.

For discovery-related motions, the filing party must promptly provide a paper courtesy copy to Chambers of any filing, including exhibits, that is 50 pages long or longer.

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Unredacted courtesy copies of sealed documents must be sent to Chambers at the time of filing.

Unredacted courtesy copies of all documents to be filed under seal must be sent to Chambers at the time the motion is filed.

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Parties must provide tabbed binders with courtesy copies of trial exhibits and deposition designations to all parties and the Court.

Each party also must provide each other party and the Court with a tabbed binder or binders containing courtesy copies of its trial exhibits and deposition designations (exhibits need not be filed electronically on ECF).

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Courtesy copies required for non-discovery motions, must include ECF header and tabs.

Paper courtesy copies of all formal (non-discovery) motion papers, marked as such, must be submitted to Chambers promptly after filing. For those parties permitted to file documents on ECF, courtesy copies must bear the ECF header generated at the time of electronic filing and include protruding tabs for any exhibits.

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Courtesy copies required for all formal non-discovery motion papers, submitted promptly after filing with ECF header and tabs for exhibits.

Paper courtesy copies of all formal (non-discovery) motion papers, marked as such, must be submitted to Chambers promptly after filing. For those parties permitted to file documents on ECF, courtesy copies must bear the ECF header generated at the time of electronic filing and include protruding tabs for any exhibits.

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Courtesy copies required for letters/motions with multiple attachments

If a letter or letter-motion includes more than one attachment or exhibit, a paper courtesy copy of the entire submission, marked as such, must be promptly delivered to chambers by mail, overnight courier, or hand delivery. The courtesy copy should bear the ECF header generated at the time of electronic filing and include tabs for the attachments.

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Courtesy copies of formal motions must be delivered promptly after filing.

Paper courtesy copies of all formal motion papers, marked as such, must be delivered by hand, mail, or courier promptly after filing.

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Courtesy copy required for letters/letter-motions with more than one attachment, delivered to chambers with ECF header and tabs.

If a letter or letter-motion includes more than one attachment or exhibit, a paper courtesy copy of the entire submission, marked as such, must be promptly delivered to chambers by mail, overnight courier, or hand delivery. The courtesy copy should bear the ECF header generated at the time of electronic filing and include tabs for the attachments.

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Paper courtesy copies of formal motion papers must be delivered promptly after filing with ECF header and tabs.

g. Courtesy Copies. Paper courtesy copies of all formal motion papers, marked as such, must be delivered by hand, mail, or courier promptly after filing. Courtesy copies should bear the ECF header generated at the time of electronic filing and include protruding tabs for any exhibits. Bulky materials should be neatly bound or placed in 3-ring binders with appropriate dividers.

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Courtesy copy required for letters/letter-motions with more than one attachment, delivered to chambers with ECF header and tabs.

If a letter or letter-motion includes more than one attachment or exhibit, a paper courtesy copy of the entire submission, marked as such, must be promptly delivered to chambers by mail, overnight courier, or hand delivery. The courtesy copy should bear the ECF header generated at the time of electronic filing and include tabs for the attachments.

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Paper courtesy copies of formal motion papers must be delivered promptly after filing with ECF header and tabs.

g. Courtesy Copies. Paper courtesy copies of all formal motion papers, marked as such, must be delivered by hand, mail, or courier promptly after filing. Courtesy copies should bear the ECF header generated at the time of electronic filing and include protruding tabs for any exhibits. Bulky materials should be neatly bound or placed in 3-ring binders with appropriate dividers.

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One courtesy copy of each memorandum of law must be sent to Chambers at 40 Foley Square at the time of filing.

A party must send to Chambers (by postal mail or other delivery to 40 Foley Square) one courtesy copy of each memorandum of law the party files, marked as such, at the same time as it is filed.

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One courtesy copy of each memorandum of law must be sent to Chambers by mail at filing.

A party must send to Chambers (by postal mail or other delivery to 40 Foley Square) one courtesy copy of each memorandum of law the party files, marked as such, at the same time as it is filed.

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One courtesy copy of each memorandum of law must be sent to Chambers by mail at filing.

A party must send to Chambers (by postal mail or other delivery to 40 Foley Square) one courtesy copy of each memorandum of law the party files, marked as such, at the same time as it is filed.

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Courtesy copies required for ex parte settlement letters with exhibits over 10 pages.

If the exhibits exceed 10 pages, a courtesy copy of the letter and exhibits must be hand-delivered or sent by overnight courier to the Court.

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Trial exhibits and deposition designations must be provided in tabbed binders to all parties and the Court no later than two business days before trial.

Unless otherwise ordered by the Court, no later than two business days before trial begins, each party must provide each other party, and the Court, with a tabbed binder or binders containing courtesy copies of its trial exhibits and deposition designations.

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Letters exceeding 6 pages with attachments must be hand delivered or overnight mailed to Court.

If a letter is accompanied by attachments and thus exceeds 6 pages in length, the submitting party shall hand deliver or overnight mail a hard copy of the letter plus attachments to the Court.

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Media files must be physically filed with Clerk and mailed to Chambers.

Because media files cannot currently be uploaded to ECF, a party submitting media files must also file them physically with the Clerk of Court and mail a courtesy copy to Chambers.

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Courtesy copies to Chambers only when specifically requested.

Please do not send courtesy copies to Chambers unless requested by the Court.

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Email Word versions of proposed orders/stipulations/judgments to chambers.

The parties must also email a Microsoft Word version of proposed orders, stipulations, and judgments to ReardenNYSDChambers@nysd.uscourts.gov.

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Email courtesy copies of fully submitted motions to chambers.

Once a motion has been fully submitted, the movant shall email a courtesy copy of all motion papers, including any oppositions, replies, declarations, and exhibits, to ReardenNYSDChambers@nysd.uscourts.gov.

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Email text-searchable transcript copies to chambers if available.

The parties shall provide the Court by email with an electronic, text-searchable copy of the transcript, if such a copy is available.

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Courtesy copies required for pleadings filed in state court before removal.

counsel for the removing party or parties must provide the Court with a courtesy copy of any pleading filed or served while the case remained in state court.

CRITICALCivil cases

Email text-searchable transcript copies to chambers if available.

The parties shall provide the Court by email with an electronic, text-searchable copy of the transcript, if such a copy is available.

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Courtesy copies required for pleadings filed in state court before removal.

counsel for the removing party or parties must provide the Court with a courtesy copy of any pleading filed or served while the case remained in state court.

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Courtesy copy of hearing transcript required for chambers (pro se exempt)

When applicable, parties shall coordinate the ordering of a hearing transcript from the court reporter. The ordering party shall send a courtesy copy of the transcript to Chambers via email. Pro se parties are exempt from this Rule.

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No courtesy copies for letter motions unless exhibits exceed 25 pages

Courtesy copies of letter motions are not required unless exhibits, if any, exceed 25 pages.

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Courtesy copies of trial exhibits must be emailed and submitted in three-ring binder.

The parties shall each send a courtesy copy of all exhibits, pre-marked, to WillisNYSDChambers@nysd.uscourts.gov. Exhibits need not be filed electronically on ECF. The parties shall also each submit one hard copy of the pre-marking exhibits in a well-organized three-ring binder, separated by tab dividers.

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Courtesy copies of trial exhibits must be sent to chambers email and submitted in three-ring binder.

The parties shall each send a courtesy copy of all exhibits, pre-marked, to WillisNYSDChambers@nysd.uscourts.gov. Exhibits need not be filed electronically on ECF. The parties shall also each submit one hard copy of the pre-marking exhibits in a well-organized three-ring binder, separated by tab dividers.

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Courtesy copies of the unredacted version of documents subject to a pending sealing application must be provided to Chambers.

The parties shall comply with such deadlines by filing the redacted version on ECF, serving the unredacted papers at issue on any opposing parties, and providing courtesy copies of the unredacted version to Chambers.

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Each party must also submit one hard copy of the pre-marked exhibits in a well-organized three-ring binder separated by tab dividers.

The parties shall also each submit one hard copy of the pre- marking exhibits in a well-organized three-ring binder, separated by tab dividers.

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Each party must send a courtesy copy of all pre-marked trial exhibits to the Chambers email address WillisNYSDChambers@nysd.uscourts.gov.

The parties shall each send a courtesy copy of all exhibits, pre-marked, to WillisNYSDChambers@nysd.uscourts.gov.

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The party who orders a hearing transcript must email a courtesy copy of the transcript to Chambers; pro se parties are exempt.

When applicable, parties shall coordinate the ordering of a hearing transcript from the court reporter. The ordering party shall send a courtesy copy of the transcript to Chambers via email. Pro se parties are exempt from this Rule.

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Parties must email courtesy copies of pretrial filings to Judge McCarthy's chambers in Word format.

Unless otherwise ordered by the Court, each party shall provide courtesy copies of the items identified in i-vii immediately above to Judge McCarthy's chambers by e-mailing it, in Word format, to McCarthy_NYSDChambers@nysd.uscourts.gov.

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Courtesy copies required within one business day if Settlement Conference exhibits exceed 10 pages.

A courtesy copy of Ex Parte Settlement Conference Summary Forms and Letters shall be submitted to the Court if the exhibits to the Letter exceed 10 pages. Courtesy copies must be provided no later than one business day after submission of the Form and Letter.

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Courtesy copies of pre-marked exhibits must be emailed to chambers.

The parties shall each send a courtesy copy of all exhibits, pre-marked, to Parker_NYSDChambers@nysd.uscourts.gov. Exhibits need not be filed electronically on ECF.

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Courtesy copies of pre-marked exhibits must be emailed to chambers.

The parties shall each send a courtesy copy of all exhibits, pre-marked, to Parker_NYSDChambers@nysd.uscourts.gov. Exhibits need not be filed electronically on ECF.

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The parties should not submit courtesy copies of any motion papers, except for cases regarding appeals of administrative agency determinations. Courtesy copies should be double‐sided and placed in well‐organized three‐ring binder(s). Where appropriate, the binder(s) shall be separated by tab dividers preceded by an exhibit list. Courtesy copies must be provided no later than two business days after the filing.

The parties should not submit courtesy copies of any motion papers, except for cases regarding appeals of administrative agency determinations. Courtesy copies should be double‐sided and placed in well‐organized three‐ring binder(s). Where appropriate, the binder(s) shall be separated by tab dividers preceded by an exhibit list. Courtesy copies must be provided no later than two business days after the filing.

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A courtesy copy of Ex Parte Settlement Conference Summary Forms and Letters shall be submitted to the Court if the exhibits to the Letter exceed 10 pages. Courtesy copies must be provided no later than one business day after submission of the Form and Letter.

A courtesy copy of Ex Parte Settlement Conference Summary Forms and Letters shall be submitted to the Court if the exhibits to the Letter exceed 10 pages. Courtesy copies must be provided no later than one business day after submission of the Form and Letter.

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Two courtesy sets of pre-marked exhibits in tabbed 3-ring binders must be delivered to the Court at least two weeks before trial.

At least two weeks in advance of trial, counsel must provide two courtesy sets of pre-marked exhibits to the Court. The exhibits should be assembled sequentially in a tabbed 3-ring binder. Voluminous exhibits may be provided on a thumb drive or equivalent.

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Courtesy copies of pre-marked exhibits required via email and hard copy in three-ring binder.

The parties shall each send a courtesy copy of all exhibits, pre-marked, to TarnofskyNYSDChambers@nysd.uscourts.gov. Exhibits should not be filed electronically on ECF. The parties shall also each submit one hard copy of the pre- marked exhibits in a well-organized three-ring binder separated by tab dividers.

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Parties must submit one hard copy of pre-marked exhibits in a tabbed three-ring binder to chambers.

The parties shall also each submit one hard copy of the pre- marked exhibits in a well-organized three-ring binder separated by tab dividers.

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As a general rule, and except as otherwise specified herein, no physical/paper courtesy copies of documents filed on ECF should be sent to Judge Tarnofsky.

As a general rule, and except as otherwise specified herein, no physical/paper courtesy copies of documents filed on ECF should be sent to Judge Tarnofsky.

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Parties must email pre-marked exhibits to chambers email as a courtesy copy.

The parties shall each send a courtesy copy of all exhibits, pre-marked, to TarnofskyNYSDChambers@nysd.uscourts.gov.

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Courtesy copies of exhibits are prohibited from being sent to Chambers.

Please do not send courtesy copies of exhibits to Chambers.

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Trial exhibits and deposition designations must be provided in tabbed binders by the business day before trial.

Unless otherwise ordered by the Court, no later than the business day before trial begins, each party must provide each other party, and the Court, with a tabbed binder or binders containing courtesy copies of its trial exhibits and deposition designations.

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Courtesy copies required for letters over 10 pages (including exhibits).

Courtesy copies, as set forth in Paragraph 2(B), infra, must be provided for all letters in excess of 10 pages, inclusive of exhibits.

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Unredacted courtesy copies required for sealed filings.

Unredacted courtesy copies of all documents to be filed under seal shall be sent to chambers at the time the motion is filed.

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Courtesy copies of trial prep documents must be emailed to chambers in Word format.

Unless otherwise ordered by the Court, each party shall provide courtesy copies of the items identified in i-vii immediately above to Judge McCarthy’s chambers by e-mailing it, in Word format, to McCarthy_NYSDChambers@nysd.uscourts.gov.

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Courtesy copies of trial prep documents must be emailed to chambers in Word format.

Unless otherwise ordered by the Court, each party shall provide courtesy copies of the items identified in i-vii immediately above to Judge McCarthy’s chambers by e-mailing it, in Word format, to McCarthy_NYSDChambers@nysd.uscourts.gov.

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One courtesy copy of all motion papers, marked as such, shall be submitted to Chambers by the movant after the motion has been fully briefed. Courtesy copies should not be submitted to Chambers on a rolling basis. All courtesy copies should be placed in well-organized three-ring binder(s). For all motions, oppositions, and replies containing multiple items of documentary evidence, the evidence must be divided into exhibits, separated by tab dividers, and preceded by an exhibit list. The moving party should submit the courtesy copies to Chambers no later than one week after the motion became fully briefed. Courtesy copies can be mailed to Chambers or delivered to the mailroom at the Thurgood Marshall Courthouse, 40 Foley Square, New York, NY 10007.

One courtesy copy of all motion papers, marked as such, shall be submitted to Chambers by the movant after the motion has been fully briefed. Courtesy copies should not be submitted to Chambers on a rolling basis. All courtesy copies should be placed in well-organized three-ring binder(s). For all motions, oppositions, and replies containing multiple items of documentary evidence, the evidence must be divided into exhibits, separated by tab dividers, and preceded by an exhibit list. The moving party should submit the courtesy copies to Chambers no later than one week after the motion became fully briefed. Courtesy copies can be mailed to Chambers or delivered to the mailroom at the Thurgood Marshall Courthouse, 40 Foley Square, New York, NY 10007.

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unless the attached exhibits exceed ten pages, in which case one courtesy copy, marked as such, should submitted to Chambers promptly after filing.

unless the attached exhibits exceed ten pages, in which case one courtesy copy, marked as such, should submitted to Chambers promptly after filing.

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At trial commencement, parties must provide tabbed, double-sided courtesy copies of trial exhibits and deposition designations to other parties and the Court.

At the commencement of trial, each party must provide each other party, and the Court, with a tabbed binder or binders containing double-sided courtesy copies of its trial exhibits and deposition designations.

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unless the attached exhibits exceed ten pages, in which case one courtesy copy, marked as such, should submitted to Chambers promptly after filing.

unless the attached exhibits exceed ten pages, in which case one courtesy copy, marked as such, should submitted to Chambers promptly after filing.

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At trial commencement, parties must provide tabbed, double-sided courtesy copies of trial exhibits and deposition designations to other parties and the Court.

At the commencement of trial, each party must provide each other party, and the Court, with a tabbed binder or binders containing double-sided courtesy copies of its trial exhibits and deposition designations.

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Courtesy copy required for pre-settlement letters with exhibits over 10 pages

If exhibits to a letter exceed 10 pages, a courtesy copy of the entire submission must be submitted to the Court via hand or overnight delivery.

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The parties should provide the Court with one courtesy copy of each submission when it is served.

The parties should provide the Court with one courtesy copy of each submission when it is served.

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The plaintiff(s) must submit one courtesy copy to Chambers.

The plaintiff(s) must submit one courtesy copy to Chambers.

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The parties should provide the Court with one courtesy copy of each submission when it is served.

The parties should provide the Court with one courtesy copy of each submission when it is served.

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The plaintiff(s) must submit one courtesy copy to Chambers.

The plaintiff(s) must submit one courtesy copy to Chambers.

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Counsel should deliver one courtesy copy of the respective motion papers to Chambers after service.

Counsel should deliver one courtesy copy of the respective motion papers to Chambers after service.

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Plaintiff must submit one courtesy copy to Chambers.

The plaintiff(s) must submit one courtesy copy to Chambers.

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Courtesy copies required for Letter-Motions with exhibits over 50 pages.

Courtesy copies of Letter-Motions are not required unless the attached exhibits exceed 50 pages, in which case one (1) courtesy copy, marked as such on the cover page, should be submitted to Chambers promptly after filing.

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Nonjury pretrial materials require Word format courtesy copies to chambers

In addition to filing on ECF, these materials must also be submitted to the Court as Mircrosoft Word documents and sent via email to: FigueredoNYSDChambers@nysd.uscourts.gov

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Electronic courtesy copies of jury materials must be sent to chambers as Word documents

In addition to filing on ECF the voir dire questions, requests to charge, and/or verdict sheets, electronic copies of this joint submission must also be sent to Chambers. The electronic copies should be sent as Microsoft Word documents via email to: FigueredoNYSDChambers@nysd.uscourts.gov

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Email required letter and acknowledgment form 7 days before conference; submit courtesy copy if exhibits exceed 10 pages.

This letter must be received by the Court no later than midnight seven days before the settlement conference. This letter, along with the Acknowledgment Form that appears following this Standing Order, must be sent to the Court by email to: FigueredoNYSDchambers@nysd.uscourts.gov. A courtesy copy of the letter and any exhibits shall be submitted to the Court if the exhibits to the letter exceed 10 pages.

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Tabbed binders containing courtesy copies of trial exhibits and deposition designations are to be provided to the party and the Court.

party, and the Court, with a tabbed binder or binders containing courtesy copies of its trial exhibits and deposition designations.

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Email courtesy copies of jury trial documents to chambers in Word format.

In addition to filing these three joint submissions on ECF, the parties must send copies in Microsoft Word format to the Court via e-mail to ReznikNYSDChambers@nysd.uscourts.gov.

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Courtesy copies of all formal (non-discovery) motion papers, marked as such, must be submitted to chambers promptly after filing. For those parties permitted to file documents on ECF, courtesy copies must bear the ECF header generated at the time of electronic filing and include protruding tabs for any exhibits. Copies of all papers should be double-sided, whenever possible.

Courtesy copies of all formal (non-discovery) motion papers, marked as such, must be submitted to chambers promptly after filing. For those parties permitted to file documents on ECF, courtesy copies must bear the ECF header generated at the time of electronic filing and include protruding tabs for any exhibits. Copies of all papers should be double-sided, whenever possible.

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Deliver trial exhibits and deposition designations in tabbed binders to chambers with courtesy copy to opposing counsel.

The parties shall deliver to the Court in a tabbed binder or binders (with a copy to opposing counsel): (a) a copy of each of the party’s pre-marked trial exhibits, and (b) a copy of any deposition testimony that has been designated (or cross-designated) and will be offered at trial.

CRITICALCivil cases

Unredacted courtesy copies of all documents to be filed under seal must be sent to chambers at the time the motion is filed.

Unredacted courtesy copies of all documents to be filed under seal must be sent to chambers at the time the motion is filed.

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Email courtesy copies of non-jury trial documents to chambers in Word format.

In addition to filing this submission on ECF, the parties must send copies in Microsoft Word format to the Court via e- mail to ReznikNYSDChambers@nysd.uscourts.gov.

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Voir dire, jury instructions, and verdict forms must be ECF filed 2 weeks before trial and emailed to chambers.

proposed voir dire, jury instructions, and verdict forms shall be ECF filed two weeks prior to the trial date. At the time of ECF filing, each party should also email copies of these documents, as Microsoft Word documents, to ca02_AJNchambers@ca2.uscourts.gov.

CRITICALCriminal cases

Plea agreements and Pimentel letters must be emailed to chambers at least 2 business days before plea.

When a defendant is pleading guilty pursuant to a plea agreement or a cooperation agreement, or where the Government is providing a Pimentel letter, a copy of the relevant document ordinarily must be emailed to the Court (ca02_AJNchambers@ca2.uscourts.gov) at least two business days before the scheduled plea.

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The parties should provide the Court with one courtesy copy of each submission at the time it is served.

The parties should provide the Court with one courtesy copy of each submission at the time it is served.

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a defendant’s sentencing submission shall be served one week in advance of the sentencing date; the Government’s sentencing submission shall be served three days in advance of the sentencing date. The parties should provide the Court with one courtesy copy of each submission at the time it is served.

a defendant’s sentencing submission shall be served one week in advance of the sentencing date; the Government’s sentencing submission shall be served three days in advance of the sentencing date. The parties should provide the Court with one courtesy copy of each submission at the time it is served.

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Government must provide 3 hard copies of exhibit list and 1 set of exhibits/3500 materials at trial start.

At the start of the trial, the Government must provide the Court with three hard copies of the exhibit list, and one set of pre-marked documentary exhibits and Section 3500 material assembled sequentially in a loose leaf binder, or in separate manila folders labeled with the exhibit numbers and placed in a suitable container for ready reference.

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All motion papers should include one courtesy copy for the Court. All courtesy copies shall be clearly marked as such.

All motion papers should include one courtesy copy for the Court. All courtesy copies shall be clearly marked as such.

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All motion papers should include one courtesy copy for the Court. All courtesy copies shall be clearly marked as such.

All motion papers should include one courtesy copy for the Court. All courtesy copies shall be clearly marked as such.

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In addition to filing these documents on ECF, parties should also submit copies of these documents to the Court by email (ca02_AJNchambers@ca2.uscourts.gov), as Microsoft Word documents.

In addition to filing these documents on ECF, parties should also submit copies of these documents to the Court by email (ca02_AJNchambers@ca2.uscourts.gov), as Microsoft Word documents.

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two courtesy copies of which the party shall also submit to chambers

two courtesy copies of which the party shall also submit to chambers

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A courtesy copy of each submission described in this pretrial section should be provided to chambers on the date that the submission is filed or served.

A courtesy copy of each submission described in this pretrial section should be provided to chambers on the date that the submission is filed or served.

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Electronic courtesy copy only required for pleadings and correspondence.

As for pleadings and correspondence (e.g., letter motions), a party need only e-mail a courtesy copy to chambers.

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Voluminous exhibits may be submitted by CD with Chambers approval; courtesy copies must not have plastic covers.

In the event of an especially voluminous submission, and only with written approval from Chambers, parties may submit their exhibits by CD. In any event, courtesy copies are to be submitted without plastic covers.

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Each party should provide one courtesy copy of each sentencing submission when served.

The parties should provide the Court with one courtesy copy of each submission when it is served.

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The Assistant United States Attorney should deliver a courtesy copy of the indictment and the criminal complaint, if one exists, to Chambers as soon as practicable.

The Assistant United States Attorney should deliver a courtesy copy of the indictment and the criminal complaint, if one exists, to Chambers as soon as practicable.

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One courtesy copy of the joint pretrial order and all documents filed with the pretrial order should be submitted to chambers on the date of filing.

One courtesy copy of the joint pretrial order and all documents filed with the pretrial order should be submitted to chambers on the date of filing.

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Unless the Court orders otherwise, parties should not submit courtesy hard copies of any submissions in pro se cases.

Unless the Court orders otherwise, parties should not submit courtesy hard copies of any submissions in pro se cases.

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If hand-delivered, courtesy copies should be brought to the Clerk’s Office on the first floor of the Courthouse, not to chambers.

If hand-delivered, courtesy copies should be brought to the Clerk’s Office on the first floor of the Courthouse, not to chambers.

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If hand-delivered, courtesy copies should be brought to the Clerk’s Office on the first floor of the Courthouse, not to chambers.

If hand-delivered, courtesy copies should be brought to the Clerk’s Office on the first floor of the Courthouse, not to chambers.

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For an ECF submission requiring immediate attention, the filing party should email courtesy copies with “URGENT” in the subject line.

If an ECF submission requires immediate attention, the filing party should email courtesy copies of the filing and place “URGENT” in the subject line.

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Hand-delivered courtesy copies should be taken to the Clerk’s Office on the courthouse's first floor, not to chambers.

If hand-delivered, courtesy copies should be brought to the Clerk’s Office on the first floor of the Courthouse, not to chambers.

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In non-pro-se cases, parties should provide an available electronic, text-searchable courtesy copy of relied-upon hearing or deposition transcripts unless doing so would be unduly burdensome.

Except in pro se cases, the parties should provide the Court with an electronic, text-searchable courtesy copy of any hearing or deposition transcript, or portion thereof, on which the parties rely, if such a copy is available, unless doing so would be unduly burdensome.

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The parties should provide the Court one courtesy hard copy.

The parties should provide the Court with one courtesy hard copy.

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Metal prong fasteners may not be used to bind motion courtesy copies.

Metal prong fasteners are not acceptable.

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If your motion requires urgent attention, you should arrange to have a copy delivered to Chambers the same day it is filed. Judge McMahon uses the courtesy copies—not ECF—to control her motion docket. If you do not send the courtesy copies, disposition of your motion may be delayed.

If your motion requires urgent attention, you should arrange to have a copy delivered to Chambers the same day it is filed. Judge McMahon uses the courtesy copies—not ECF—to control her motion docket. If you do not send the courtesy copies, disposition of your motion may be delayed.

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Failure to submit required courtesy copies may delay motion consideration or result in the filing being disregarded.

Failure to submit required courtesy copies may delay consideration of the motion or result in the filing being disregarded until the required copies are received.

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Letters without attachments over 10 pages must not be mailed.

No electronically filed letter shall be sent to the Court by mail unless it has an attachment greater than ten pages.

WARNING

Failure to deliver courtesy copies may delay court's attention to documents.

PLEASE NOTE: If a courtesy copy of a document filed on ECF is not delivered to chambers, it may not come to the Court’s attention in a timely manner.

WARNING

Courtesy copies are not being accepted until further notice, and filers should check the rules regularly for policy changes.

A. Please note that due to ongoing concerns with COVID-19 we are not accepting courtesy copies until further notice. Please check Judge Daniels' Individual Rules and Practices regularly for any changes to this policy.

WARNINGCriminal cases

The parties should provide the Court two hard-copy courtesy copies of each sentencing submission when it is served.

The parties should provide the Court with two courtesy hard copies of each submission when it is served.

WARNINGCriminal cases

Each party should submit two hard-copy courtesy copies of its proposed voir dire, jury instructions, and verdict form when filing.

At the time of filing, each party should submit two courtesy hard copies of its proposed voir dire, proposed jury instructions, and a proposed verdict form to the Court.

WARNINGCivil cases

Parties should not submit courtesy copies unless the Court orders otherwise.

Unless the Court orders otherwise, parties should not submit courtesy copies of any submissions.

WARNINGCivil cases

Parties should not submit courtesy copies unless the Court orders otherwise.

Unless the Court orders otherwise, parties should not submit courtesy copies of any submissions.

WARNING

Courtesy copies of motion papers not required unless explicitly requested.

Counsel should be prepared to provide hard copies of motion papers if requested; however, courtesy copies of motion papers should not be provided absent explicit request (although counsel should note that other provisions of these rules require hard-copy courtesy copies for various pre-trial filings).

WARNINGCivil cases

Hand-delivered mail should be taken to the Worth Street entrance of the Daniel Patrick Moynihan United States Courthouse, 200 Worth Street, New York, NY 10007, and may not be brought directly to Chambers (unless prior permission is given).

Hand-delivered mail should be taken to the Worth Street entrance of the Daniel Patrick Moynihan United States Courthouse, 200 Worth Street, New York, NY 10007, and may not be brought directly to Chambers (unless prior permission is given).

WARNINGCivil cases

Courtesy copies of letters filed on ECF should not be submitted.

Parties should not submit courtesy copies of letters filed on ECF.

WARNINGCivil cases

Courtesy copies of letters filed on ECF should not be submitted.

Parties should not submit courtesy copies of letters filed on ECF.

WARNING

The parties should provide the Court with one courtesy hard copy of each submission when it is served.

The parties should provide the Court with one courtesy hard copy of each submission when it is served.

WARNING

In such cases, counsel should ensure that the courtesy copy is a copy of the filed version of the letter and includes the automatically generated ECF header (that is, the text - e.g., “Case 1:18-CV-01234-ABC Document 100 Filed 01/1/18 Page 1 of 1” - appearing at the top of each page of a document on the ECF system).

In such cases, counsel should ensure that the courtesy copy is a copy of the filed version of the letter and includes the automatically generated ECF header (that is, the text - e.g., “Case 1:18-CV-01234-ABC Document 100 Filed 01/1/18 Page 1 of 1” - appearing at the top of each page of a document on the ECF system).

WARNING

An electronically filed letter may not also be mailed to the Court unless it has an attachment greater than ten pages.

No electronically filed letter shall be sent to the Court by mail unless it has an attachment greater than ten (10) pages.

WARNING

The party should provide the Court with a courtesy hard copy.

The party should provide the Court with a courtesy hard copy.

WARNING

One set of all motion papers, marked as such, should be submitted to the Court in accordance with the S.D.N.Y. policies regarding hand deliveries or mail deliveries.

One set of all motion papers, marked as such, should be submitted to the Court in accordance with the S.D.N.Y. policies regarding hand deliveries or mail deliveries.

WARNINGCriminal cases

The parties should provide one courtesy copy of each sentencing submission to the Court when served.

The parties should provide the Court with one courtesy copy of each submission when it is served.

WARNING

Parties should not hand-deliver documents to Chambers without advance permission.

As noted above, parties should not hand-deliver any documents without advance permission.

WARNING

No deliveries to Chambers are allowed without the Court's advance permission.

Nothing may be delivered to Chambers absent advance permission from the Court.

WARNINGCriminal cases

The parties should provide one courtesy copy of each sentencing submission to the Court when serving it.

The parties should provide the Court with one courtesy copy of each submission when it is served.

WARNINGCriminal cases

A copy of the redacted material should be sent to Chambers and also an additional copy should be handed up at the sentencing proceeding, marked to indicate what information has been redacted from the publicly filed materials.

A copy of the redacted material should be sent to Chambers and also an additional copy should be handed up at the sentencing proceeding, marked to indicate what information has been redacted from the publicly filed materials.

WARNING

The non-pro-se party should submit one hard-copy courtesy copy of all formal motion papers, marked as a courtesy copy, to Chambers when the reply is due.

One courtesy hard copy of all formal motion papers, marked as such, should be submitted to Chambers by the non-pro se party at the time the reply is due.

WARNING

Courtesy copies should not be submitted to Chambers at the time of filing.

Courtesy copies should not be submitted to Chambers at the time of filing.

WARNINGCriminal cases

The parties should email the Court one courtesy copy of each sentencing submission when it is served.

The parties should provide the Court with one courtesy copy of each submission (via e-mail) when it is served.

WARNINGCivil cases

Email password-protected link to transcripts/videos if not single ECF file

Unless doing so would be unduly burdensome, the movant must also email Chambers (CaproniNYSDChambers@nysd.uscourts.gov) a link to a password-protected file-sharing site (e.g., Sharefile) that contains text-searchable copies of any hearing or deposition transcripts, as well as any other item on which the parties rely that cannot be submitted as a single file on ECF (e.g., videos or very long documents).

WARNINGCriminal cases

Parties should not submit courtesy copies of letters filed on ECF, unless the letter has an attachment greater than ten pages. In such cases, counsel should ensure that the courtesy copy is a copy of the ECF-filed version of the letter and includes the automatically-generated ECF header

Parties should not submit courtesy copies of letters filed on ECF, unless the letter has an attachment greater than ten pages. In such cases, counsel should ensure that the courtesy copy is a copy of the ECF-filed version of the letter and includes the automatically-generated ECF header

WARNING

Courtesy copies should be provided to Court, but hand-delivery requires advance permission.

Parties should provide courtesy copies to the Court but should not hand-deliver documents without advance permission, as noted above.

WARNING

Parties should provide the Court with a courtesy copy of each sentencing submission upon filing.

The parties should provide the Court with a courtesy copy of each submission when it is filed.

WARNING

Except pro se cases, parties should provide text-searchable electronic courtesy copies of relied-upon transcripts on CD/DVD, not email, if available and not unduly burdensome.

Except in pro se cases, the parties should provide the Court with an electronic, text-searchable courtesy copy of any hearing or deposition transcript, or portion thereof, on which the parties rely, if such a copy is available, unless doing so would be unduly burdensome. Parties should provide these materials on a CD or DVD (not on a memory stick and not by email).

WARNING

Parties should provide the Court with a courtesy copy of each sentencing submission upon filing.

The parties should provide the Court with a courtesy copy of each submission when it is filed.

WARNING

Except pro se cases, parties should provide text-searchable electronic courtesy copies of relied-upon transcripts on CD/DVD, not email, if available and not unduly burdensome.

Except in pro se cases, the parties should provide the Court with an electronic, text-searchable courtesy copy of any hearing or deposition transcript, or portion thereof, on which the parties rely, if such a copy is available, unless doing so would be unduly burdensome. Parties should provide these materials on a CD or DVD (not on a memory stick and not by email).

WARNING

Courtesy copies of letter motions are not required unless exhibits, if any, exceed 25 pages.

Courtesy copies of letter motions are not required unless exhibits, if any, exceed 25 pages.

WARNINGCivil cases

Courtesy copies of exhibits to chambers are prohibited.

Please do not send courtesy copies of exhibits to Chambers.

WARNING

Courtesy copies should bear the ECF header generated at the time of electronic filing and include protruding tabs for any exhibits.

Courtesy copies should bear the ECF header generated at the time of electronic filing and include protruding tabs for any exhibits.

WARNING

Do not submit courtesy copies unless the Court requests them; requested copies should bear the ECF header.

Unless otherwise requested by the Court, courtesy copies should not be submitted. If requested, courtesy copies should bear the ECF header

WARNING

The document generated at electronic filing must include protruding tabs for any exhibits.

generated at the time of electronic filing and include protruding tabs for any exhibits.

WARNING

Courtesy copies of discovery Letter-Motions are not required unless the attached exhibits exceed 50 pages; then one copy marked on the cover page should be submitted to Chambers promptly after filing.

Courtesy copies of Letter-Motions are not required unless the attached exhibits exceed 50 pages, in which case one (1) courtesy copy, marked as such on the cover page, should be submitted to Chambers promptly after filing.

INFOCivil cases

A courtesy list of all newly-filed actions is requested, and should be sent by facsimile.

A courtesy list of all newly-filed actions is requested, and should be sent by facsimile.

INFOCivil cases

A courtesy list of all newly-filed actions is requested, and should be sent by facsimile.

A courtesy list of all newly-filed actions is requested, and should be sent by facsimile.

INFOCivil cases

A courtesy list of all newly-filed actions is requested, and should be sent by facsimile.

A courtesy list of all newly-filed actions is requested, and should be sent by facsimile.

INFOCivil cases

A courtesy list of all newly-filed actions is requested, and should be sent by facsimile.

A courtesy list of all newly-filed actions is requested, and should be sent by facsimile.

INFO

Unless the Court orders otherwise, parties should not submit courtesy hard copies of any submissions in pro se cases.

Unless the Court orders otherwise, parties should not submit courtesy hard copies of any submissions in pro se cases.

INFOCriminal cases

No Courtesy Copies. Unless the Court orders otherwise, parties should not submit courtesy copies of any submissions, including sentencing submissions.

No Courtesy Copies. Unless the Court orders otherwise, parties should not submit courtesy copies of any submissions, including sentencing submissions.

INFO

Paper-and-plastic binding is acceptable if the pages lie flat.

Paper-and-plastic binding is acceptable as long as the pages will lay flat.

INFO

Parties should use multiple volumes instead of large documents that do not lie reasonably flat when open.

Parties should submit multiple volumes rather than large documents that do not lie reasonably flat when open.

INFO

Three-ring binders and spiral binding are preferred for motion courtesy copies.

Preferred forms of binding are three-ring binders and spiral binding.

INFO

Where feasible, transcript courtesy materials should be provided on CD rather than DVD, memory stick, or email.

(Where feasible, parties should provide these materials on CD, not on a DVD or memory stick and not by email.)

INFO

Judge McMahon will receive from Judge Casey’s chambers a copy of the letter submitted by counsel pursuant to the Order of Chief Judge Wood dated May 16, 2007. She will also receive courtesy copies of motion papers.

Judge McMahon will receive from Judge Casey’s chambers a copy of the letter submitted by counsel pursuant to the Order of Chief Judge Wood dated May 16, 2007. She will also receive courtesy copies of motion papers.

INFOCriminal cases

No Courtesy Copies. Unless the Court orders otherwise, parties should not submit courtesy copies of any submissions, including sentencing submissions.

No Courtesy Copies. Unless the Court orders otherwise, parties should not submit courtesy copies of any submissions, including sentencing submissions.

INFO

If hand-delivered, courtesy copies should be brought to the Court Security Officers at the Worth Street entrance to 500 Pearl Street, not to chambers.

If hand-delivered, courtesy copies should be brought to the Court Security Officers at the Worth Street entrance to 500 Pearl Street, not to chambers.

INFO

No courtesy copies required for letters filed on ECF.

Parties shall not submit courtesy copies of letters that are filed as described above.

INFO

Courtesy hard copy should be accompanied by electronic copy on portable media (CD/DVD preferred).

Whenever possible, the courtesy hard copy should be accompanied by an electronic copy submitted on any portable media (CD/DVD preferred).

INFO

Electronic copy on CD/DVD preferred with courtesy hard copy.

Whenever possible, the courtesy hard copy should be accompanied by an electronic copy submitted on any portable media (CD/DVD preferred).

INFOCivil cases

Parties should not submit courtesy copies of letters filed on ECF.

Parties should not submit courtesy copies of letters filed on ECF.

INFOCivil cases

C. No Courtesy Copies. Unless the Court orders otherwise, or as provided otherwise in these Rules (see, e.g., paragraph 6(C)(iv) regarding sealed cases), parties should not submit courtesy copies of any submissions.

C. No Courtesy Copies. Unless the Court orders otherwise, or as provided otherwise in these Rules (see, e.g., paragraph 6(C)(iv) regarding sealed cases), parties should not submit courtesy copies of any submissions.

INFOCriminal cases

No Courtesy Copies. Unless the Court orders otherwise, parties should not submit courtesy copies of any submissions, including sentencing submissions.

No Courtesy Copies. Unless the Court orders otherwise, parties should not submit courtesy copies of any submissions, including sentencing submissions.

INFOCivil cases

D. No Courtesy Copies. Unless the Court orders otherwise, parties should not submit courtesy copies of any submissions.

D. No Courtesy Copies. Unless the Court orders otherwise, parties should not submit courtesy copies of any submissions.

INFOCivil cases

D. No Courtesy Copies. Unless the Court orders otherwise, parties should not submit courtesy copies of any submissions.

D. No Courtesy Copies. Unless the Court orders otherwise, parties should not submit courtesy copies of any submissions.

INFO

Required

Always

Courtesy copies not required for pro se cases

Unless the Court orders otherwise, parties should not submit courtesy hard copies of any submissions in pro se cases.

INFOCriminal cases

d. No Courtesy Copies. Unless the Court orders otherwise, parties should not submit courtesy copies of any submissions, including sentencing submissions.

d. No Courtesy Copies. Unless the Court orders otherwise, parties should not submit courtesy copies of any submissions, including sentencing submissions.

INFOCivil cases

Unless the Court orders otherwise, parties should not submit courtesy copies of any submissions.

Unless the Court orders otherwise, parties should not submit courtesy copies of any submissions.

INFOCriminal cases

A paper copy should not be submitted to Chambers unless requested by the Court.

A paper copy should not be submitted to Chambers unless requested by the Court.

INFO

Courtesy copies are not required for pro se matters.

Courtesy Copies. Courtesy copies are not required to be submitted to Chambers in pro se matters.

INFOCivil cases

No courtesy copies required for stipulations and proposed orders.

Courtesy copies need not be sent to Chambers.

INFOCivil cases

Voluminous courtesy copies must be organized in binders or folders and arranged into two separate sets.

Voluminous material may be organized either in binders or manila file folders but in any event, the courtesy copies shall be separately arranged into two independent sets.

INFOCivil cases

Voluminous courtesy copies must be organized in binders or folders and arranged into two separate sets.

Voluminous material may be organized either in binders or manila file folders but in any event, the courtesy copies shall be separately arranged into two independent sets.

INFO

Motion papers should include one courtesy copy for the Court.

If possible, motion papers should include one courtesy copy for the Court.

INFO

Courtesy copies of formal motion papers are not required when all parties are pro se.

If all the parties are pro se, then no courtesy copies of formal motion papers are required.

INFOCivil cases

Unless the Court orders otherwise, parties should not submit courtesy copies of any submissions.

Unless the Court orders otherwise, parties should not submit courtesy copies of any submissions.

INFOCivil cases

Except as expressly indicated herein concerning marked pleadings, motions, pre-trial submissions, and bankruptcy appeals, do not provide courtesy copies of documents filed via ECF.

Except as expressly indicated herein concerning marked pleadings, motions, pre-trial submissions, and bankruptcy appeals, do not provide courtesy copies of documents filed via ECF.

INFOCriminal cases

Parties should not submit courtesy copies of letters filed on ECF.

Parties should not submit courtesy copies of letters filed on ECF.

INFOCivil cases

Courtesy copy rules also apply to bankruptcy appeals

The same rules apply to appellants seeking review of a bankruptcy court decision.

INFOCivil cases

Required

Always

Courtesy copies not required unless Court requests them

Unless otherwise requested by the Court, courtesy copies are not required. If requested, courtesy copies should bear the ECF header generated at the time of electronic filing and include protruding tabs for any exhibits.

INFOCivil cases

Courtesy copies to chambers only when requested by court.

Please do not send courtesy copies to Chambers unless requested by the Court.

INFOCivil cases

Large exhibits need not be emailed if available on ECF.

If exhibits to a motion are available on ECF and email transmission of the exhibits would be cumbersome (e.g., due to file size), the movant need not email the exhibit files to Chambers but should instead state in the email that the motion exhibits are available on ECF.

INFOCivil cases

Large exhibits need not be emailed if available on ECF.

If exhibits to a motion are available on ECF and email transmission of the exhibits would be cumbersome (e.g., due to file size), the movant need not email the exhibit files to Chambers but should instead state in the email that the motion exhibits are available on ECF.

INFO

No courtesy copies required for ECF filings as general rule.

Courtesy Copies. As a general rule, and except as otherwise specified herein, no physical/paper courtesy copies of documents filed on ECF should be sent to Judge Parker.

INFO

Courtesy copies should not be submitted unless Court requests them.

Unless otherwise requested by the Court, courtesy copies should not be submitted.

INFOCriminal cases

Parties should not submit courtesy copies of letters filed on ECF.

Parties should not submit courtesy copies of letters filed on ECF.

CRITICAL

A courtesy copy of each submission should be emailed to Chambers at SwainNYSDCorresp@nysd.uscourts.gov on the date the paper is served and filed.

A courtesy copy of each submission should be emailed to Chambers at SwainNYSDCorresp@nysd.uscourts.gov on the date the paper is served and filed.

CRITICAL

Unless otherwise ordered by the Court, each party shall submit to the Court (including two courtesy copies to Chambers) and serve, but not file, the following materials 21 days before the date of commencement of trial if such a date has been fixed, or 30 days after the filing of the Joint Pretrial Order if no date has been fixed:

Unless otherwise ordered by the Court, each party shall submit to the Court (including two courtesy copies to Chambers) and serve, but not file, the following materials 21 days before the date of commencement of trial if such a date has been fixed, or 30 days after the filing of the Joint Pretrial Order if no date has been fixed:

CRITICAL

Unless otherwise ordered by the Court, any party may file (and submit one courtesy hard copy to Chambers) the following documents within one week of the filing of any document described in section 3.B above:

Unless otherwise ordered by the Court, any party may file (and submit one courtesy hard copy to Chambers) the following documents within one week of the filing of any document described in section 3.B above:

CRITICAL

Courtesy copies of pleadings (including Rule 7.1 statements) must be submitted to Chambers as soon as possible after filing.

Courtesy copies of pleadings (including Fed. R. Civ. P. 7.1 Statements), marked as such, shall be submitted to Chambers as soon as possible after filing.

CRITICAL

Courtesy copies of motion papers and exhibits must be submitted to Chambers at time of service, with exhibits bound, labeled, tabbed, and indexed.

Courtesy copies of all motion papers and any accompanying affidavits or exhibits, marked as such, shall be submitted to Chambers at the time the papers are served. Courtesy copies of any accompanying affidavits or exhibits shall be bound, labeled, tabbed, and indexed.

CRITICAL

Non-jury case parties must submit two courtesy copies to Chambers of affidavits, deposition excerpts, and exhibits 21 days before trial (fixed date) or 30 days after Joint Pretrial Order (no fixed date).

each party shall submit to the Court (including two courtesy copies to Chambers) and serve, but not file, the following materials 21 days before the date of commencement of trial if such a date has been fixed, or 30 days after the filing of the Joint Pretrial Order if no date has been fixed: i. Copies of affidavits constituting the direct testimony of each trial witness, except for the testimony of an adverse party, a person whose attendance is compelled by subpoena, or a person for whom the Court has agreed to hear direct testimony during the trial. ii. All deposition excerpts which will be offered as substantive evidence, as well as a 1-page synopsis (with page references) of those excerpts for each deposition. iii. All documentary exhibits.

CRITICAL

Non-jury case parties must submit two courtesy copies to Chambers of affidavits, deposition excerpts, and exhibits 21 days before trial (fixed date) or 30 days after Joint Pretrial Order (no fixed date).

each party shall submit to the Court (including two courtesy copies to Chambers) and serve, but not file, the following materials 21 days before the date of commencement of trial if such a date has been fixed, or 30 days after the filing of the Joint Pretrial Order if no date has been fixed: i. Copies of affidavits constituting the direct testimony of each trial witness, except for the testimony of an adverse party, a person whose attendance is compelled by subpoena, or a person for whom the Court has agreed to hear direct testimony during the trial. ii. All deposition excerpts which will be offered as substantive evidence, as well as a 1-page synopsis (with page references) of those excerpts for each deposition. iii. All documentary exhibits.

CRITICALCivil cases

As a general rule, no physical/paper courtesy copies of documents filed on ECF should be sent to Judge Tarnofsky.

As a general rule, and except as otherwise specified herein, no physical/paper courtesy copies of documents filed on ECF should be sent to Judge Tarnofsky.