Judge Derek Gilliland's formatting rule includes file format PDF and individual file size limit 50 mb. PDF documents must not exceed 50 MB individual file size.
The rule requires proposed order and caption. All extension requests must be made by motion with title indicating joint/unopposed/contested status and proposed order.
The rule requires exhibit number displayed. Exhibit number must be displayed on first page bottom right corner.
Parties may contact Judge Derek Gilliland's chambers by email only as allowed by the rule. The rule lists email TXWDml_Chambers_WA_All@TXWD.USCOURTS.GOV. Redacted sealed orders must be emailed to specific chambers email address
The rule does not state that a motion to seal is required for the covered filing process. Process: file redacted on ecf. Redacted public version required within 7 days for sealed motions/pleadings
Yes. Judge Derek Gilliland's rules include a junior lawyer participation incentive. Court encourages opportunities for attorneys with less than 7 years experience to argue motions.
Redacted public version required within 7 days for sealed motions/pleadings
Redacted version of sealed orders must be emailed within 7 days
Redacted sealed orders must be emailed to specific chambers email address
Redacted versions not required for exhibits to sealed documents
Non-confidential exhibits should not be filed under seal
Parties must coordinate on redactions for publicly available versions
Redactions must be narrowly targeted to confidential information only
Publicly available versions must be labeled 'PUBLIC VERSION'
Cooperation on redactions does not constitute agreement on confidentiality
All extension requests must be made by motion with title indicating joint/unopposed/contested status and proposed order.
PDF documents must not exceed 50 MB individual file size.
Audio/video files must not exceed 500 MB individual file size.
PDF exhibits must not contain active links or embedded launches.
Exhibit files must follow specific naming convention with exhibit number and underscore.
Underscore only allowed between exhibit number and description, not elsewhere.
Sub-exhibit files limited to 200 characters and use dash before sub letter.
Exhibit number must be displayed on first page bottom right corner.
Defendant exhibit number must be displayed on first page bottom right corner.
Government exhibit number must be displayed on first page bottom right corner.
Joint exhibit number must be displayed on first page bottom right corner.
Paper copies of exhibits/demonstratives accepted if digital versions unavailable.
Proposed orders and discovery charts must be in Microsoft Word format.
Exhibits/demonstratives/slides must be submitted 1 hour before hearing.
For court reporter hearings, request transcript from reporter, complete AO 435, and file CM/ECF request.
For FTR audio-recorded hearings, request transcript from court-approved reporter.
Parties cannot request both transcript and audio recording; once transcript requested, audio unavailable.
Transcript requests must be made in writing to specific courtroom deputies.
Transcript requests require completing AO 435 form and CM/ECF filing.
Audio recording requests require AO 436 form, CM/ECF filing, and $34 payment by mail.
Only court-approved transcripts are official records; attorney-created transcripts require court approval.