Courtesy Copy Requirements
1699 rules across 21 courts
Courtesy copies are physical or electronic duplicates of ECF filings delivered directly to a judge's chambers. Requirements vary significantly: some judges require courtesy copies for every filing over a certain page threshold, while others prohibit them entirely. The details matter. Judges may specify binding style (stapled, three-ring binder, or tabbed), whether to include the ECF header stamp, delivery timing (immediately upon filing, within 24 hours, or only when fully briefed), and even the maximum binder size. Failing to provide a required courtesy copy can delay consideration of your motion. Providing an unrequested one can annoy chambers staff.
Southern District of New York
View all rules for SDNY.Removing counsel must provide courtesy copies of state court pleadings to the Court.
Courtesy copies required only upon Court request; must be double-sided, three-hole-punched, tabbed, and in binders.
Electronic, text-searchable courtesy copies of transcripts required except in pro se cases.
Transcript courtesy copies must be provided on CD or memory stick, not email.
Two courtesy copies required for specified pretrial documents, one set for exhibits.
Electronic, text-searchable courtesy copy of transcripts required by email if available.
Two courtesy copies required for specified pretrial documents.
Courtesy copy of foreign legal authority required for Rule B attachment orders.
Pretrial submissions require one courtesy hard copy and email in Word format (except in limine motions) to Chambers.
Non-pro se parties must submit courtesy copies to Chambers when reply is fully briefed, not at filing.
One courtesy copy of pleadings, two of motion papers required for Chambers.
Courtesy copies must be marked, bound, and tabbed.
Courtesy copies required for pleadings filed in state court before removal.
Two courtesy copies required for motions in limine, must be bound and tabbed.
Provide courtesy copy of default judgment order and supporting documents to Court.
Courtesy copies required for letters over 10 pages (including exhibits).
Unredacted courtesy copies required for sealed filings.
Courtesy copies of trial prep documents must be emailed to chambers in Word format.
Courtesy copies of submissions are prohibited unless the Court orders otherwise.
Contact Deputy Clerk for scheduling; AUSA must submit courtesy copy of criminal complaint.
Plea agreements and Pimentel letters must be emailed to chambers at least 2 business days before plea.
Voir dire, jury instructions, and verdict forms must be ECF filed 2 weeks before trial and emailed to chambers.
Government must provide 3 hard copies of exhibit list and 1 set of exhibits/3500 materials at trial start.
Defendant's sentencing submission due 1 week before, Government's due 3 days before; courtesy copies required.
One courtesy copy of each sentencing submission must be provided to the Court at the time of service.
Courtesy copies of letter-motions must be emailed to chambers simultaneously with ECF filing.
Two courtesy copies of all motion papers must be submitted to chambers promptly after ECF filing.
One courtesy copy required for discovery Letter-Motions with exhibits over 10 pages.
At trial commencement, parties must provide tabbed, double-sided courtesy copies of trial exhibits and deposition designations to other parties and the Court.
Courtesy copies of all filings must be emailed to Chambers promptly with ECF header
Proposed orders and judgments must include courtesy copy emailed to Chambers.
Email unredacted courtesy copies with highlighted redactions to Chambers.
Courtesy copies of all motion papers must be emailed to Chambers.
Courtesy copies of motions in limine must be emailed to Chambers upon filing.
Courtesy copies of trial submissions must be emailed to Chambers in PDF and Word format.
Trial memoranda must be filed one week before final pretrial conference with courtesy copy emailed same day.
Courtesy copies of sentencing submissions must be emailed to Chambers when served.
Courtesy copies to Chambers only when specifically requested.
Media files must be physically filed with Clerk and mailed to Chambers.
One courtesy copy of each memorandum of law must be sent to Chambers by mail at filing.
Paper copy of initiating pleadings must be submitted to chambers within 5 business days of electronic filing.
Courtesy copies required for fully briefed motions, submitted as soon as practical per SDNY mail policies.
Courtesy copies are prohibited from being submitted to chambers except as provided in Rule V(G).
Joint requests to charge, verdict forms, and voir dire questions must be emailed to the Court as Word documents at filing.
Courtesy digital copies of proposed voir dire and requests to charge must be emailed to Chambers in Word format.
Motions in limine require courtesy copies to Chambers one week before trial.
One courtesy copy of all motions and pleadings must be submitted to chambers.
In expedited proceedings, courtesy copies must be delivered promptly (hand delivery or fax).
AUSA must provide courtesy copies of charging documents to Chambers promptly.
Courtesy copies required for all filings to chambers and opposing parties
One courtesy copy of each memorandum of law must be sent to Chambers at 40 Foley Square at the time of filing.
Government must email courtesy copies of plea agreements to chambers at least 3 business days before plea.
One courtesy copy required for sentencing submissions.
Letters must be filed on ECF with courtesy copy emailed to chambers.
Courtesy copy must be electronic version with ECF header.
Removing counsel must provide courtesy copies of state court pleadings to the Court.
Courtesy copy of joint case management plan must be emailed to Chambers in PDF format.
Courtesy copies of pre-motion letters must be emailed to Chambers.
One courtesy copy of motion papers required at time of reply service, double-sided and bound
Requests to charge and proposed voir dire questions require courtesy copies to Chambers in both PDF and Word formats.
Two courtesy copies required for most pretrial documents; one set for exhibits.
Email unredacted document, highlighted version, and unredacted letter motion to chambers
Courtesy copy of Order to Show Cause and supporting papers must be emailed to Chambers after electronic filing.
Pro se parties must file papers with Pro Se Intake Unit or drop box, including one courtesy copy.
Non-pro se parties must submit courtesy copy with reply; no copies needed if all pro se
Two courtesy sets of pre-marked exhibits in tabbed 3-ring binders must be delivered to the Court at least two weeks before trial.
Pro se parties must send all filings and courtesy copies to Pro Se Intake Office.
All motion papers require one courtesy copy clearly marked as such.
Hard and electronic courtesy copies required for all motion papers.
Electronic courtesy copy only required for pleadings and correspondence.
Courtesy copies required for pretrial submissions on filing/serving date.
Two courtesy copies of affidavits and documentary evidence must be submitted to chambers.
Courtesy copies are not required for letters and letter-motions filed on ECF.
One courtesy hard copy of pleadings and motions (except letter-motions and pro hac vice motions) required after filing.
Electronic, text-searchable courtesy copies of transcripts required on CD/DVD (not memory sticks or email) except in pro se cases
Joint Pretrial Order required within 30 days after discovery deadline or dispositive motion decision, with one courtesy hard copy for Chambers.
Trial filings required 21 days before trial or 30 days after Joint Pretrial Order, with one courtesy hard copy for Chambers.
Opposition documents must be filed within one week with one courtesy copy to Chambers.
Non-filed materials must be submitted with two courtesy copies to Chambers 21-30 days before trial.
AUSA must provide courtesy copies of Indictment/Information and complaint to Chambers promptly.
AUSA must provide courtesy copies of plea agreements to Chambers promptly.
Courtesy copies of letter-motions must be emailed to chambers simultaneously with ECF filing.
Courtesy copies required for submissions over 20 pages.
Two courtesy copies of all motion papers must be submitted to chambers promptly after ECF filing.
Microsoft Word version of proposed orders must be emailed to Chambers.
Courtesy copies (tabbed 3-ring binder) due 2 business days after reply service
Courtesy copies required for non-electronic sealed documents over 20 pages
Two courtesy copies of JPTO required, plus Word version by email.
Two courtesy copies of Proposed Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law must be mailed or hand-delivered to Chambers, plus emailed Word versions.
Courtesy copies of Supporting Papers must be provided to Chambers.
Non-pro se parties must submit courtesy copies to Chambers when reply is fully briefed, not at filing.
All motions require ECF filing and courtesy copies to Court.
Courtesy copies of sentencing submissions and letters must be submitted to Chambers.
Requests to charge and voir dire questions require ECF filing and Word courtesy copies.
Courtesy copies of sealed or sensitive letters must be emailed to Chambers.
One courtesy copy of motion papers must be delivered to Chambers after service
One courtesy copy of joint pretrial order and supporting documents required on filing date.
Two courtesy copies of trial documents required one week before trial.
Certificate of default requires ECF filing plus courtesy copy to Orders and Judgments Clerk
Plaintiff must submit one courtesy copy to Chambers.
One courtesy copy required for sentencing submissions when served.
Courtesy copies required for all pretrial submissions.
Courtesy copies required for pleadings over 40 pages, within 5 days of filing
Courtesy copies of all motion papers due to Chambers within 4 days of filing
Attachments over 10 pages require both ECF filing and hard copy delivery to chambers.
Electronic courtesy copies required for all motion papers via email at time of service.
Courtesy copies of proposed voir dire, jury instructions, and verdict forms must be emailed to Chambers in Word format.
Exhibit lists must be emailed to Chambers one week before trial in Word format.
Flash drive with exhibits and 3500 material must be provided by Friday before trial.
Defendant's sentencing submission must be emailed to Chambers two weeks before sentencing.
Government's sentencing submission must be emailed to Chambers one week before sentencing.
Government's sentencing submission for cooperating witnesses must be filed two weeks before sentencing.
Courtesy copies are not permitted unless otherwise ordered.
Pro se parties must file papers with Pro Se Intake Unit or drop box, including one courtesy copy.
Non-pro se parties must submit courtesy copy with reply; no copies needed if all pro se
Two courtesy copies required for criminal trial motions, plus Word format for voir dire/charge requests.
Courtesy copy of foreign legal authority required for Rule B attachment orders.
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.
Courtesy copies of all filed documents must be mailed to Chambers.
No courtesy copies accepted for letters or letter-motions.
Courtesy copies of sentencing submissions must be emailed to chambers promptly after filing.
One courtesy copy of fully briefed motion papers required after motion is fully briefed.
Courtesy copies of pleadings must be emailed to chambers promptly after filing.
Courtesy copies required for all sentencing submissions.
Pretrial submissions require one courtesy hard copy and email in Word format (except in limine motions) to Chambers.
Unredacted courtesy copies of all documents to be filed under seal must be sent to chambers at the time the motion is filed.
Courtesy copies required for all formal non-discovery motions; ECF header and protruding tabs required; double-sided preferred.
Email courtesy copies of jury trial documents to chambers in Word format.
Email courtesy copies of non-jury trial documents to chambers in Word format.
Deliver trial exhibits and deposition designations in tabbed binders to chambers with courtesy copy to opposing counsel.
Two complete sets of documentary exhibits in trial binders must be provided to the Judge’s clerk at the start of trial.
Courtesy copies of all motion papers must be delivered to Chambers by the next business day.
One courtesy copy required for all motion papers.
Plea agreements and Pimentel letters must be emailed to chambers at least 2 business days before plea.
Voir dire, jury instructions, and verdict forms must be ECF filed 2 weeks before trial and emailed to chambers.
Government must provide 3 hard copies of exhibit list and 1 set of exhibits/3500 materials at trial start.
Defendant's sentencing submission due 1 week before, Government's due 3 days before; courtesy copies required.
Government must email courtesy copies of plea agreements to chambers at least 3 business days before plea.
One courtesy copy required for sentencing submissions.
Courtesy hard copies required for post-discovery summary judgment motions.
Motions in limine require courtesy copies to Chambers one week before trial.
Email courtesy copies of fully submitted motions to chambers.
Email Word versions of proposed orders/stipulations/judgments to chambers.
Email text-searchable transcript copies to chambers if available.
Courtesy copies required for pleadings filed in state court before removal.
Two courtesy copies of memorandum of law required via mail/hand delivery when reply is served.
Courtesy copies must be labeled, double-sided, three-hole punched, and tabbed (not in binders).
Unredacted courtesy copies required for sealed/redacted filings, with redacted portions highlighted.
Two courtesy copies required for documents in Sections 5.A-C, except exhibits in electronic form only.
Pro se parties must file papers with Pro Se Intake Unit with one courtesy copy.
Non-pro se parties must submit courtesy copy with reply; no copies if all pro se.
AUSA must immediately contact Chambers to arrange conference/arraignment and provide courtesy copies of Indictment and Complaint via email.
Government must email courtesy copies of plea agreements to Chambers 3 business days before plea.
Two courtesy hard copies required for pretrial submissions in PDF and Word format.
Courtesy copies required for filings over 10 pages.
Contact Deputy Clerk for scheduling; AUSA must submit courtesy copy of criminal complaint.
Courtesy digital copies of proposed voir dire and requests to charge must be emailed to Chambers in Word format.
No courtesy copies to Chambers unless required by Local Civil Rules
Electronic courtesy copies of exhibits must be emailed to Schofield_NYSDChambers@nysd.uscourts.gov.
Paper courtesy copies to Chambers only when specifically requested.
Courtesy copies of all motion papers must be submitted to chambers at time of service.
Courtesy copy of motion papers (marked “Courtesy Copy”) must be submitted to Chambers with reply, not at filing.
Paper copy of initiating pleadings must be submitted to chambers within 5 business days of electronic filing.
PDF courtesy copy must be emailed to chambers when letter is filed on ECF.
Courtesy copy of ECF-filed letters must include automatically generated ECF header.
One courtesy hard copy of ECF filings (except pro hac vice motions and letters) must be submitted to chambers at time of service.
Electronic text-searchable courtesy copies of transcripts required (except pro se cases), preferably on CD.
AUSA must provide courtesy copies of Indictment/Information and Complaint to chambers.
AUSA must provide courtesy copy of plea agreement to chambers.
Courtesy copies required for fully briefed motions, submitted as soon as practical per SDNY mail policies.
Courtesy copies of all filings must be emailed to Chambers promptly with ECF header
Proposed orders and judgments must include courtesy copy emailed to Chambers.
Email unredacted courtesy copies with highlighted redactions to Chambers.
Courtesy copies of all motion papers must be emailed to Chambers.
Courtesy copies of motions in limine must be emailed to Chambers upon filing.
Courtesy copies of trial submissions must be emailed to Chambers in PDF and Word format.
Trial memoranda must be filed one week before final pretrial conference with courtesy copy emailed same day.
Courtesy copies of sentencing submissions must be emailed to Chambers when served.
Pro se parties must file papers with Pro Se Intake Unit with one courtesy copy.
All motion papers require one courtesy copy.
Email documents to chambers simultaneously with ECF filing.
Removing counsel must provide courtesy copies of state court pleadings to the Court.
Courtesy copies required only upon Court request; must be double-sided, three-hole-punched, tabbed, and in binders.
Electronic, text-searchable courtesy copies of transcripts required except in pro se cases.
Transcript courtesy copies must be provided on CD or memory stick, not email.
Two courtesy copies required for specified pretrial documents, one set for exhibits.
Government must email courtesy copies of plea agreements to Chambers within 3 business days of scheduled plea.
Parties must email Word copies of pretrial submissions to Chambers at time of filing.
AUSA must email courtesy copies of indictment and complaint to Chambers after case assignment
Two courtesy copies required with reply filing.
Courtesy copies of documentary exhibits required for trial.
Two courtesy copies of trial documents must be mailed or hand-delivered to chambers when served or filed.
Bring all papers in person to Chambers and leave a courtesy copy of supporting papers.
Non-pro se parties must submit one courtesy copy to Chambers when reply is due; no courtesy copies if all parties are pro se.
Hand deliveries must go to Court Security Officers, not directly to Chambers
Two courtesy copies of all motion papers required when reply is served, with specific formatting requirements.
Government must email courtesy copies of plea agreements to Chambers at least 3 business days before plea.
Two courtesy copies required for sentencing submissions, with specific ECF filing deadlines.
One courtesy copy required for discovery Letter-Motions with exhibits over 10 pages.
At trial commencement, parties must provide tabbed, double-sided courtesy copies of trial exhibits and deposition designations to other parties and the Court.
Courtesy copy required for pre-settlement letters with exhibits over 10 pages
Courtesy copies required for Letter-Motions with exhibits over 50 pages.
Trial exhibits and deposition designations must be provided in tabbed binders by the business day before trial.
Email required letter and acknowledgment form 7 days before conference; submit courtesy copy if exhibits exceed 10 pages.
One courtesy copy of each memorandum of law must be sent to Chambers at 40 Foley Square at the time of filing.
Courtesy copies required for non-discovery motions, must include ECF header and tabs.
Courtesy copies required for discovery motions 50+ pages.
Unredacted courtesy copies must be sent to Chambers when filing sealed documents.
Each party must provide tabbed binders with courtesy copies of trial exhibits and deposition designations.
Courtesy copies of all motions must be submitted to chambers when served.
Courtesy copies must be securely bound and tabbed.
ECF filers must include proof of electronic filing with courtesy copies.
Unredacted courtesy copies must be sent to chambers when filing sealed documents.
Parties must email courtesy copies of pretrial filings to Judge McCarthy's chambers in Word format.
Courtesy copies required for letters/motions with multiple attachments
Courtesy copies of formal motions must be delivered promptly after filing.
One courtesy copy of all motion papers must be submitted to Chambers in three-ring binder(s) within one week after motion is fully briefed.
Courtesy copies of pre-marked exhibits must be emailed to chambers.
Courtesy copies required within one business day if Settlement Conference exhibits exceed 10 pages.
Letters exceeding 6 pages with attachments must be hand delivered or overnight mailed to Court.
Courtesy copies required for ex parte settlement letters with exhibits over 10 pages.
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.
As a general rule, no physical/paper courtesy copies of documents filed on ECF should be sent to Judge Tarnofsky.
Courtesy copies of pre-marked exhibits required via email and hard copy in three-ring binder.
No courtesy copies for letter motions unless exhibits exceed 25 pages
Courtesy copies of trial exhibits must be emailed and submitted in three-ring binder.
Courtesy copies required for settlement letters over 10 pages.
Courtesy copies of motion papers generally not required, except for administrative agency appeals; must be double-sided in 3-ring binders with tabs; due within 2 business days.
Courtesy copy required for Ex Parte Settlement Conference materials if exhibits exceed 10 pages; due within 1 business day.
Courtesy copy of hearing transcript required for chambers (pro se exempt)
One courtesy copy of each memorandum of law must be sent to Chambers by mail at filing.
Provide courtesy copy of any pleading filed while case was in State court.
Two courtesy copies required for all pretrial documents in Sections 5.A-D
Microsoft Word version of proposed orders must be emailed to Chambers.
Courtesy copies (tabbed 3-ring binder) due 2 business days after reply service
Courtesy copies required for non-electronic sealed documents over 20 pages
Two courtesy copies of JPTO required, plus Word version by email.
Two courtesy copies of Proposed Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law must be mailed or hand-delivered to Chambers, plus emailed Word versions.
Courtesy copies of Supporting Papers must be provided to Chambers.
Two complete sets of documentary exhibits in trial binders must be provided to the Judge’s clerk at the start of trial.
Courtesy copies of pre-marked exhibits must be emailed to chambers.
Courtesy copies required within one business day if Settlement Conference exhibits exceed 10 pages.
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.
Courtesy copy required for motions with exhibits/voluminous record when reply is served
Courtesy copies of all filed documents must be mailed to Chambers.
Courtesy copies of all filed documents must be mailed in hard copy to Chambers.
Electronic courtesy copies required for all motion papers via email at time of service.
Courtesy copies of proposed voir dire, jury instructions, and verdict forms must be emailed to Chambers in Word format.
Exhibit lists must be emailed to Chambers one week before trial in Word format.
Flash drive with exhibits and 3500 material must be provided by Friday before trial.
Defendant's sentencing submission must be emailed to Chambers two weeks before sentencing.
Government's sentencing submission must be emailed to Chambers one week before sentencing.
Government's sentencing submission for cooperating witnesses must be filed two weeks before sentencing.
Courtesy copies of pleadings (including Rule 7.1 statements) must be submitted to Chambers as soon as possible after filing.
Courtesy copies of motion papers and exhibits must be submitted to Chambers at time of service, with exhibits bound, labeled, tabbed, and indexed.
AUSA must provide courtesy copies of Indictment and Complaint to Chambers promptly after case assignment.
AUSA must email courtesy copies of plea agreements to Chambers at least 2 business days before plea.
Two courtesy copies and Word document emails required for pretrial submissions.
One courtesy copy required when filing sentencing submissions on ECF.
Pro se parties must file papers with Pro Se Intake Unit with one courtesy copy.
Non-pro se parties must submit courtesy copy with reply; no copies if all pro se.
Parties must email Microsoft Word copies of requests to charge, verdict forms, and voir dire questions to chambers in addition to ECF filing.
Email required letter and acknowledgment form 7 days before conference; submit courtesy copy if exhibits exceed 10 pages.
One courtesy copy of all motion papers must be submitted to Chambers in three-ring binder(s) within one week after motion is fully briefed.
Email documents to chambers simultaneously with ECF filing.
Courtesy copies of letters are prohibited.
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.
Parties must provide electronic text-searchable courtesy copy of transcripts relied upon for summary judgment.
Courtesy copy transcripts must be provided on CD only, not DVD, memory stick, or email.
Joint pretrial statements in civil cases require one courtesy hard copy for chambers, due 30 days after discovery or dispositive motion decision.
Parties must submit two courtesy hard copies of trial documents to chambers 15 days before trial or 30 days after the joint pretrial statement.
Parties filing oppositions to trial documents must submit one courtesy hard copy to chambers within one week.
Certain trial documents must be served but not filed, with two courtesy copies submitted to chambers.
AUSA must provide chambers with courtesy copies of the Indictment, Information, and Complaint as soon as practicable.
Courtesy copies of sentencing submissions must be provided when served.
Two courtesy copies must be delivered to court security at Worth Street entrance within one business day of filing.
Two courtesy copies should be delivered to court security at the time originals are filed.
Courtesy copies of complaint, answer, and reply must be provided to chambers promptly after service.
Joint pretrial order requires two courtesy copies to chambers by the court-set deadline.
Courtesy copies required for bankruptcy appeals: 2 copies of briefs and 1 copy of the record.
All motion papers must include one courtesy copy clearly marked for the Court.
One courtesy copy of each sentencing submission must be provided to the Court at the time of service.
Parties must email Microsoft Word copies of requests to charge, verdict forms, and voir dire questions to chambers in addition to ECF filing.
Courtesy copies of all filed documents must be mailed in hard copy to Chambers.
All motion papers must include one courtesy copy.
Pro se plaintiffs must file one courtesy copy of the Pretrial Statement with the Pro Se Intake Unit.
Courtesy copies are prohibited from being submitted to chambers except as provided in Rule V(G).
Joint requests to charge, verdict forms, and voir dire questions must be emailed to the Court as Word documents at filing.
Courtesy copies required for motions
Courtesy copy required for pleadings filed while case was in state court.
One courtesy hard copy of pleadings and motion papers must be submitted to Chambers as soon as practicable after filing.
Digital courtesy copies are prohibited; only audio/video files may be sent on CD-ROM or thumb drive.
Joint pretrial order with 2 courtesy copies required 30 days after discovery ends
One courtesy hard copy required for jury trial submissions.
Two courtesy copies of pre-marked exhibits required 5 days before final pretrial conference.
No courtesy copies to chambers unless requested
One courtesy copy of motion papers must be delivered to Chambers after service.
Plaintiff must submit one courtesy copy to Chambers.
Courtesy copies required for submissions over 20 pages.
All motions require ECF filing and courtesy copies to Court.
Courtesy copies of sentencing submissions and letters must be submitted to Chambers.
Requests to charge and voir dire questions require ECF filing and Word courtesy copies.
One courtesy copy required for all motions except pro hac vice and letter-motions.
Two courtesy hard copies to chambers required when filing joint pretrial statement for non-jury cases
AUSA must provide courtesy copies of plea agreements to chambers promptly.
Non-pro se parties must provide text-searchable courtesy copies of transcripts on CD for summary judgment motions.
Transcript courtesy copies must be provided on CD only, not DVD, memory stick, or email.
Joint pretrial statement required within 30 days of discovery completion or dispositive motion decision, with courtesy copy for chambers.
Two courtesy hard copies to chambers required 15 days before trial or 30 days after joint pretrial statement
One courtesy hard copy to chambers required within one week of filing opposition documents
Courtesy copies of letters are prohibited.
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.
Parties must provide electronic text-searchable courtesy copy of transcripts relied upon for summary judgment.
Courtesy copy transcripts must be provided on CD only, not DVD, memory stick, or email.
Joint pretrial statements in civil cases require one courtesy hard copy for chambers, due 30 days after discovery or dispositive motion decision.
Parties must submit two courtesy hard copies of trial documents to chambers 15 days before trial or 30 days after the joint pretrial statement.
Parties filing oppositions to trial documents must submit one courtesy hard copy to chambers within one week.
Certain trial documents must be served but not filed, with two courtesy copies submitted to chambers.
AUSA must provide chambers with courtesy copies of the Indictment, Information, and Complaint as soon as practicable.
Courtesy copies of sentencing submissions must be provided when served.
Courtesy copies are not required for letters and letter-motions filed on ECF.
One courtesy hard copy of pleadings and motions (except letter-motions and pro hac vice motions) required after filing.
Electronic, text-searchable courtesy copies of transcripts required on CD/DVD (not memory sticks or email) except in pro se cases
Joint Pretrial Order required within 30 days after discovery deadline or dispositive motion decision, with one courtesy hard copy for Chambers.
Trial filings required 21 days before trial or 30 days after Joint Pretrial Order, with one courtesy hard copy for Chambers.
Opposition documents must be filed within one week with one courtesy copy to Chambers.
Non-filed materials must be submitted with two courtesy copies to Chambers 21-30 days before trial.
AUSA must provide courtesy copies of Indictment/Information and complaint to Chambers promptly.
AUSA must provide courtesy copies of plea agreements to Chambers promptly.
One courtesy copy required for default judgment applications.
One courtesy copy required for sentencing submissions when served.
Copies of all communications with chambers must be sent to all counsel.
Courtesy copies of all motion papers required, mailed to Chambers or hand-delivered to Clerk’s Office.
Courtesy copies of marked pleadings required after answers/replies are filed.
One courtesy hard copy to Chambers required within one week of filing opposition documents.
Two courtesy copies to Chambers required for pretrial submissions 21-30 days before trial.
One courtesy copy of bankruptcy appeal briefs and record required when reply is due.
Two courtesy copies required with reply filing.
Courtesy copies of documentary exhibits required for trial.
Two courtesy copies of trial documents must be mailed or hand-delivered to chambers when served or filed.
Bring all papers in person to Chambers and leave a courtesy copy of supporting papers.
Courtesy copies required for non-discovery motions, must include ECF header and tabs.
Courtesy copies required for discovery motions 50+ pages.
Unredacted courtesy copies must be sent to Chambers when filing sealed documents.
Each party must provide tabbed binders with courtesy copies of trial exhibits and deposition designations.
Courtesy copies required for all formal non-discovery motion papers, submitted promptly after filing with ECF header and tabs for exhibits.
Courtesy copies required for discovery motions that are 50 pages or longer.
Unredacted courtesy copies of sealed documents must be sent to Chambers at the time of filing.
Parties must provide tabbed binders with courtesy copies of trial exhibits and deposition designations to all parties and the Court.
As a general rule, no physical/paper courtesy copies of documents filed on ECF should be sent to Judge Tarnofsky.
Courtesy copies of pre-marked exhibits required via email and hard copy in three-ring binder.
Courtesy copies required for Letter-Motions with exhibits over 50 pages.
Electronic courtesy copies of jury materials must be sent to chambers as Word documents
Nonjury pretrial materials require Word format courtesy copies to chambers
Device orders must be submitted to chambers at least 5 days before trial.
Pro se parties must file papers with Pro Se Intake Unit with one courtesy copy.
Courtesy copies are prohibited unless the Court orders otherwise.
Proposed orders must be emailed to Chambers in Word and PDF formats.
Joint pretrial order must be emailed to Chambers 30 days before final pretrial conference.
Criminal cases require prompt conference and indictment courtesy copy.
Two courtesy copies must be delivered to court security officers within one business day of filing.
All motions (except OSC) should be filed without return date with 2 courtesy copies delivered at time of filing.
Courtesy copies required for complaint, answer, and reply to chambers.
Two courtesy copies of joint pretrial order required for chambers.
Two courtesy copies of briefs and one of record required for bankruptcy appeals.
Two courtesy copies must be delivered to court security at Worth Street entrance within one business day of filing.
Two courtesy copies should be delivered to court security at the time originals are filed.
Courtesy copies of complaint, answer, and reply must be provided to chambers promptly after service.
Joint pretrial order requires two courtesy copies to chambers by the court-set deadline.
Courtesy copies required for bankruptcy appeals: 2 copies of briefs and 1 copy of the record.
Courtesy copy of motion papers (marked “Courtesy Copy”) must be submitted to Chambers with reply, not at filing.
Electronic courtesy copies must be emailed to chambers when papers are served.
Electronic courtesy copies of certain proposals must be in both Word and PDF formats.
Amended pleadings require courtesy copy in redline form via email.
One courtesy copy required for submissions in sections 7.B-G
Courtesy copies required for letters with attachments over 10 pages.
Courtesy copies must include ECF header.
Two courtesy copies required when reply is served on a motion.
Two courtesy copies required for specified documents, one set for documentary exhibits.
Default judgment motions require courtesy copies to chambers.
AUSA must immediately contact Chambers to arrange conference/arraignment and provide courtesy copies of Indictment and Complaint via email.
Government must email courtesy copies of plea agreements to Chambers 3 business days before plea.
Two courtesy hard copies required for pretrial submissions in PDF and Word format.
Courtesy copies required for filings over 10 pages.
Government must email courtesy copies of plea agreements to Chambers within 3 business days of scheduled plea.
Parties must email Word copies of pretrial submissions to Chambers at time of filing.
Courtesy copies required for ex parte settlement letters with exhibits over 10 pages.
One courtesy copy of pleadings must be submitted to chambers as soon as practical after filing.
Two courtesy copies of all motion papers required at time of service.
Two courtesy copies of briefs and one record copy required for bankruptcy appeals.
Courtesy copy required for ECF documents over 5 pages.
Courtesy copies must be single-sided, spiral/stapled, with ECF header.
One courtesy copy of motion papers must be submitted to chambers when electronically filed.
One courtesy copy of joint pretrial order and related documents must be submitted to chambers on filing date.
Courtesy copies of pleadings must be submitted to chambers promptly after filing.
Initial pleadings must be sent to chambers no later than 7 business days before initial conference.
Courtesy copy of Proposed Order to Show Cause and supporting docs must be provided to Chambers in hard copy after electronic filing.
Courtesy copies of letters are to be emailed to Chambers when letters are filed on ECF.
Counsel must provide one courtesy copy of motion papers to Chambers after service.
In addition to ECF filing, parties must send a courtesy copy of the certificate (certificate only) to the Orders and Judgments Clerk by hand or mail with a self-addressed stamped envelope.
Plaintiffs must submit one courtesy copy to Chambers.
Courtesy copies of sealed or sensitive letters must be emailed to Chambers.
One courtesy copy of motion papers must be delivered to Chambers after service
One courtesy copy of joint pretrial order and supporting documents required on filing date.
Two courtesy copies of trial documents required one week before trial.
Certificate of default requires ECF filing plus courtesy copy to Orders and Judgments Clerk
Plaintiff must submit one courtesy copy to Chambers.
One courtesy copy required for sentencing submissions when served.
No courtesy copies accepted for letters or letter-motions.
Courtesy copies of sentencing submissions must be emailed to chambers promptly after filing.
One courtesy copy of fully briefed motion papers required after motion is fully briefed.
Courtesy copies of pleadings must be emailed to chambers promptly after filing.
Courtesy copies required for all sentencing submissions.
Courtesy hard copies prohibited unless specifically ordered.
Courtesy copies required for pleadings over 40 pages, within 5 days of filing
Courtesy copies of all motion papers due to Chambers within 4 days of filing
Pro se parties must send all filings and courtesy copies to Pro Se Intake Office.
All motion papers require one courtesy copy clearly marked as such.
Courtesy copies required for pleadings filed in state court.
Courtesy copies of trial exhibits must be sent to chambers email and submitted in three-ring binder.
Courtesy copies are not permitted unless otherwise ordered.
Courtesy copies are prohibited unless the Court orders otherwise.
Courtesy copies of motion papers generally not required, except for administrative agency appeals; must be double-sided in 3-ring binders with tabs; due within 2 business days.
Courtesy copy required for Ex Parte Settlement Conference materials if exhibits exceed 10 pages; due within 1 business day.
Letters exceeding 6 pages with attachments must be hand delivered or overnight mailed to Court.
Courtesy copies are prohibited unless the court orders otherwise.
Counsel removing case to federal court must provide courtesy copy of all state-court pleadings to the court.
Two courtesy copies of all documents in Sections 5.A–D must be submitted to Chambers on the date of service or filing, with voluminous material organized in binders or manila folders as two independent sets.
Courtesy copies to Chambers are generally prohibited
Courtesy copies of motion papers not required unless explicitly requested.
Courtesy copies should be provided to Court, but hand-delivery requires advance permission.
Email password-protected link to transcripts/videos if not single ECF file
For urgent motions, deliver courtesy copies the same day filed to avoid delays.
Courtesy copies of motion papers not required unless explicitly requested.
Hand-delivered courtesy copies go to Clerk's Office, not chambers.
Urgent hand deliveries require notification to Chambers from Court Security
Courtesy copies of exhibits to chambers are prohibited.
Email password-protected link to transcripts/videos if not single ECF file
No courtesy copies of ECF letters unless attachment exceeds 10 pages, then include ECF header.
Voluminous exhibits may be submitted by CD with Chambers approval; courtesy copies must not have plastic covers.
Voluminous exhibits may be submitted by CD with Chambers approval; courtesy copies must not have plastic covers.
Failure to deliver courtesy copies may delay court's attention to documents.
Courtesy copies of exhibits to chambers are prohibited.
Letters without attachments over 10 pages must not be mailed.
The Assistant U.S. Attorney must deliver a courtesy copy of the indictment and, if it exists, the criminal complaint to Chambers as soon as practicable.
One courtesy copy of the joint pretrial order package should be submitted to chambers on the filing date.
Two courtesy copies must be hand delivered to chambers on the same filing date.
Each party should provide one courtesy copy of each sentencing submission when served.
Courtesy hard copies are prohibited in pro se cases unless the Court orders otherwise.
No courtesy copies required for stipulations and proposed orders.
Voluminous courtesy copies must be organized in binders or folders and arranged into two separate sets.
Judge McMahon receives courtesy copies of motion papers from Judge Casey's chambers.
No courtesy copies required for proposed stipulations or orders.
No courtesy copies required for letters filed on ECF
Courtesy copies not required for pro se cases
No courtesy copies required unless Court orders otherwise or for sealed cases.
Courtesy copies are not required unless ordered.
No courtesy copies are required for any filings.
Courtesy copy rules also apply to bankruptcy appeals
Courtesy copies not required for pro se cases
Paper courtesy copies should not be submitted unless requested by the Court.
Courtesy hard copies are not required in pro se cases unless ordered.
No courtesy copies required unless Court orders otherwise.
Courtesy list of newly-filed actions must be sent by facsimile.
Courtesy copies are not required unless ordered by the Court.
No courtesy copies required for pro se cases unless Court orders otherwise
Judge McMahon receives courtesy copies of motion papers from Judge Casey's chambers.
No courtesy copies required for letters filed on ECF
Large exhibits need not be emailed if available on ECF.
No courtesy copies required for supporting declarations or exhibits.
Motion papers should include one courtesy copy for the Court.
No courtesy copies required for stipulations and proposed orders.
Voluminous courtesy copies must be organized in binders or folders and arranged into two separate sets.
No courtesy copies required for letters filed on ECF
No courtesy copies required for letters filed on ECF.
Courtesy copies not required for formal motions unless requested.
No courtesy copies required for ECF filings as general rule.
Courtesy copies not required unless Court requests them
Courtesy copies not required unless Court orders otherwise.
Courtesy copy rules also apply to bankruptcy appeals
No courtesy copies required for ECF filings as general rule.
Courtesy copies not required unless Court requests them
Courtesy list of newly-filed actions must be sent by facsimile.
A courtesy list of newly-filed actions should be sent by facsimile to Chambers.
Paper courtesy copies should not be submitted unless requested by the Court.
Courtesy copies should not be submitted for letters filed on ECF unless specifically noted otherwise.
Motion papers should include one courtesy copy for the Court.
Courtesy hard copy should be accompanied by electronic copy on portable media (CD/DVD preferred).
Courtesy copies should not be submitted for letters filed on ECF unless specifically noted otherwise.
A courtesy list of newly-filed actions should be sent by facsimile to Chambers.
No courtesy copies required for pro se cases unless Court orders otherwise
Hand-delivered courtesy copies go to Court Security Officers at Worth Street entrance.
Electronic copy on CD/DVD preferred with courtesy hard copy.
No courtesy copies required for letters filed on ECF.
Courtesy hard copy should be accompanied by electronic copy on portable media (CD/DVD preferred).
No courtesy copies required for documents filed via ECF, except for marked pleadings, motions, pre-trial submissions, and bankruptcy appeals.
No courtesy copies required for letters filed on ECF.
Courtesy copies should not be submitted unless Court requests them.
Courtesy copies are prohibited unless the Court orders otherwise.
No courtesy copies required unless Court orders otherwise.
Courtesy copies of letters are not required.
Courtesy copies are not required unless specifically directed by the Court.
Courtesy hard copies are not required in pro se cases unless ordered.
No courtesy copies required unless court orders otherwise.
Courtesy copies to chambers only when requested by court.
Central District of California
View all rules for CDCA.Paper chambers copies required for specific documents by noon next day, with NEF attached.
Mandatory courtesy copies required by 12:00 noon next business day; must be labeled and include NEF.
Courtesy copies required for motions with substantial evidentiary record and for pretrial/trial documents; under seal documents must be in labeled manilla envelope.
Physical copies must be placed in the Judge's courtesy box outside the Clerk's office on the 12th floor of the Roybal Federal Building.
Chambers copies of under seal documents must be placed in a manila envelope labeled 'UNDER SEAL'.
Chambers copies of sentencing memoranda over 20 pages require tabbed exhibits and declarations.
For applications to file under seal per L.R. 79-5.2.2, no chambers or courtesy copy of the Application or associated documents shall be provided.
USB flash drive with electronic exhibits and deposition excerpts due Friday 12:00 p.m., 3 days before trial.
Must provide courtesy copies of moving papers and responses to Magistrate Judge's chambers.
Courtesy copy required for motions for summary judgment.
Excel tables for attorneys' fees motions must be emailed to chambers
Mandatory chambers copies required for motions, ex parte applications, and pretrial documents.
Chambers copies must be delivered by noon the day after filing.
Sealed documents must be delivered to Clerk’s Office Intake window.
Chambers copies of TRO documents required same day as filing.
Mandatory chambers copies must be delivered to Judge Fitzgerald's mailbox by 5:00 p.m. on first court day after filing.
Government must send text-searchable digital copy of plea agreement to chambers email.
Mandatory chambers copy of Joint Rule 26(f) Report due by 12:00 p.m. next day.
Sentencing memoranda over 20 pages require tabbed exhibits; blue-backs and hole punches not required.
No chambers copies required for applications to file under seal.
Excel tables for attorney fee motions must be emailed to chambers with editing enabled.
Mandatory paper chambers copy must be delivered by noon next day.
Courtesy/chambers copies are no longer required and should not be sent.
Chambers/courtesy copies are not required and will be discarded unless specifically requested by the Court.
Chambers copies required only for non-ECF materials per Local Rule 5-4.5
Joint trial binder must be delivered to Courtesy Box by 5:00 PM on trial filing due date.
Chambers copies required for all documents; no envelopes.
Chambers copies of sealed documents must be provided in sealed envelopes with title page attached.
Mandatory chambers copies required for motions, sentencing papers, and trial documents; must be delivered by 5pm next court day.
Government must deliver mandatory chambers copy to Judge Garnett's mailbox by 5:00 p.m. on first court day after filing.
Chambers courtesy copies are required for certain filings
Paper chambers copies of Joint Rule 26(f) Report required by 5:00 p.m. on first court day after e-filing.
Courtesy copies required for summary judgment motions, substantial evidentiary motions, and pretrial documents.
Courtesy copies of declarations and evidentiary objections required.
Courtesy copies of all PTC documents must be delivered in one three-ring binder with specific ordering and tabs
Three courtesy copies of witness list required on first day of trial.
Three courtesy copies of final exhibit list required on first day of trial.
Chambers copies required only for non-ECF materials
Chambers copies of sealed documents must be in sealed envelopes with title page attached.
Mandatory Chambers copies required for all documents; no envelopes.
One mandatory chambers copy required for summary judgment motions and 26(f) reports only.
Chambers copies must be delivered to 4th floor box by noon next business day, printed from CM/ECF with header.
Chambers copies required for magistrate review motions.
Chambers copies of TRO-related documents must be provided on the same day filed.
Courtesy copies required for summary judgment motions, substantial evidentiary motions, and pretrial documents.
Courtesy copies of all PTC documents must be delivered in a three-ring binder with specific ordering and tabs.
Two sets of trial exhibits required for clerk on first day of trial.
Electronic Word copies of all pretrial conference and trial documents must be sent to SB_Chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov.
Government must send text-searchable digital plea agreement to Chambers email.
Attorney's fees table must be attached, filed electronically, and courtesy copies emailed in editable Excel format to opposing counsel and chambers.
Chambers copies are generally discouraged but required for summary judgment/class certification motions and overlength briefs.
Mandatory chambers copies must be delivered to specific location.
Conformed copies of moving papers and responses must be delivered to Magistrate Judge's Courtroom Deputy Clerk at time of filing.
Attorney fee table courtesy copies must be emailed to chambers as editable Excel files.
Mandatory chambers copies required for civil motions, oppositions, replies, exhibits, ex parte applications, and Joint Rule 26(f) reports.
Chambers copies must be delivered to the Courtesy Box by 5:00 p.m. the day after e-filing.
Conformed courtesy copies of all motion papers must be delivered to the Courtesy Box outside Courtroom 1.
Chambers copies required only for materials not filed on electronic docket, such as physical media or documents filed in other cases/districts.
Mandatory chambers copies must include CM/ECF header, not obscure it with binding, and should be stapled in upper left corner without two-hole punching or blue-backing.
Chambers copies are mandatory for motions to review and reconsider discovery orders, delivered to both District and Magistrate Judge.
Redlined version of amended pleading must be emailed to Chambers in Word format.
Government must send text-searchable digital copy of plea agreement to Chambers email.
Chambers copy must be delivered by noon next day after submission.
Chambers copies not required; paper copies will be refused or destroyed.
Mandatory chambers copies of discovery-related papers must be delivered to the assigned Magistrate Judge, not this Court.
A conformed copy of moving papers and responses must be delivered to the Magistrate Judge’s courtroom deputy clerk when filed.
A chambers copy is required when documentary evidence supporting or opposing a motion is more than 50 pages.
Courtesy copies must be placed in the Judge’s courtesy box by 5:00 p.m. on the first court date after filing.
Deliver chambers copies of discovery papers to assigned Magistrate Judge, not District Judge.
Chambers copy required for motion evidence over 50 pages, with specific binding requirements based on page count.
Chambers copies must be delivered to courtesy box by 5:00 PM on first court date after filing
Under seal chambers copies must be placed in manila envelope labeled 'UNDER SEAL'
Chambers copies required only for materials not filed on electronic docket, such as physical media or documents filed in other cases/districts.
Mandatory chambers copies must include CM/ECF header, not obscure it with binding, and should be stapled in upper left corner without two-hole punching or blue-backing.
Deliver blue-backed, tabbed paper chambers copy to Judge Fischer’s box by noon next day.
Deliver blue-backed, tabbed paper chambers copy to Judge Fischer’s chambers box.
Mandatory chambers copies required for initial pleadings, motion papers, and trial documents.
Mandatory chambers copies must be delivered to Clerk’s Office by 12:00 p.m. next court day.
Paper chambers copy must be delivered to courtesy box by noon.
Paper chambers copy must be delivered to courtesy box by noon on court day after submission.
Courtesy copies required for joint statement of the case.
Courtesy copies required for disputed jury instructions.
Three courtesy copies of trial documents required at trial.
One mandatory chambers copy required for Summary Judgment motions and 26(f) Reports.
Mandatory chambers copies must be delivered by noon next business day.
Mandatory chambers copies must be printed from CM/ECF with CM/ECF header.
Mandatory chambers copy required for ex parte applications.
Chambers copies of TRO documents required same day as filing.
Mandatory chambers copy required for all motion-related documents.
Two courtesy copies of proposed Findings and Conclusions must be lodged with court 14 days before trial.
One paper copy of all MSJ filings required for chambers (pro se exempt).
Parties must submit one paper courtesy copy of all MSJ filings to chambers; pro se litigants are exempt.
Sentencing memoranda over 20 pages require tabbed chambers copies; under seal documents must be in labeled manila envelope.
Chambers copies must be delivered to mailbox by noon next business day or via overnight delivery without signature required.
Chambers copies must be delivered by 12:00 p.m. on the court day following filing.
Ex parte applications require a mandatory chambers copy before consideration.
Chambers copies must be provided on the same day as filing.
Courtesy copies required for joint statement of case and jury instructions.
Parties must deliver courtesy copies of documents per Local Civil Rule 5-4.5.
Three courtesy copies of trial documents required at trial.
Mandatory chambers copies must be binder-ready and delivered by 5:00 PM next court day.
Chambers copies required for motions before Magistrate Judge
Chambers copies required for motions, ex parte applications, and pretrial documents
Chambers copies must include docket info on each page and be printed in color if original has color elements.
Ex parte applications will not be considered until Mandatory Chambers Copy is provided.
Chambers Copies of TRO-related documents must be provided same day as filing.
Replies to motions in limine must include courtesy copies delivered to Court chambers.
Chambers courtesy copies are required.
Conformed copies of moving papers and responses must be delivered to Magistrate Judge's Courtroom Deputy Clerk at time of filing.
Attorney fee table courtesy copies must be emailed to chambers as editable Excel files.
Excel tables with no restrictions must be emailed to chambers as courtesy copies.
Chambers copies required for all motion-related documents (moving papers, oppositions, replies) and exhibits.
Chambers copies must be delivered by noon next business day, binder-ready (3-hole punched, no staples, tabbed exhibits).
Two paper copies required for summary judgment motions; pro se parties exempt.
Excel files for attorneys' fees and proposed orders in Word format must be emailed to chambers.
Ex parte applications must be emailed in PDF and Word format to chambers.
Chambers copies required for all motion-related documents, delivered next business day by noon, binder-ready.
Pretrial documents must be emailed to chambers and delivered as binder-ready copies.
One chambers copy required for specific document types.
Chambers copies must be delivered to Courtesy Box by 5:00 PM next day.
Conformed courtesy copies of ex parte applications must be delivered to Courtesy Box outside Courtroom 1.
Mandatory chambers copies required for civil motions, oppositions, replies, exhibits, ex parte applications, and Joint Rule 26(f) reports.
Chambers copies must be delivered to the Courtesy Box by 5:00 p.m. the day after e-filing.
Conformed courtesy copies of all motion papers must be delivered to the Courtesy Box outside Courtroom 1.
Mandatory chambers copies required by noon next day for specific document types.
Conformed copies must be delivered to magistrate judge's clerk when filing motion for review.
A conformed copy of motions for review of magistrate judge rulings must be delivered to the Magistrate Judge's clerk at filing.
If chambers copies are ordered, they must be delivered to chambers mailbox by noon the next business day or via guaranteed overnight delivery.
Patent file history and electronic copies must be sent directly to Judge Wright's chambers, not filed with Clerk.
Mandatory copies must be delivered to judge's mailbox by 12:00 p.m. on first court day after filing.
Two mandatory copies required for antitrust, patent, and securities cases.
Excel spreadsheet courtesy copy required for class settlement fee motions.
Fee motion tables must be electronically filed and emailed to chambers in editable Excel format.
Redlined version of amended pleading must be emailed to Chambers in Word format.
Mandatory chambers copy required for all motion-related documents via drop box or overnight delivery.
Chambers courtesy copies are required.
Tables must be attached, electronically filed, and emailed as editable Excel files.
One mandatory chambers copy required for class certification, preliminary/final approval of class action, and summary judgment motions.
Chambers copies must be delivered to courtesy box by 5:00 PM next day
Mandatory chambers copies required for discovery papers unless waived.
No courtesy copies of discovery documents to Judge Sykes' chambers.
Chambers copies should not be submitted unless specifically requested.
Chambers copies not required except for summary judgment and evidence-heavy motions.
Chambers courtesy copies are discouraged unless specifically requested.
Chambers copies must comply with L.R. 11-3 formatting, including backing and tabbing requirements.
In civil cases, courtesy copies are not required unless the Court specifically requests them.
Exhibits and declarations in chambers copies must be tabbed
Chambers copies must be submitted promptly to avoid delays.
Chambers copies should not be submitted unless specifically requested.
Chambers courtesy copies are discouraged unless specifically requested.
Failure to comply with chambers copy requirements may result in hearing rescheduling and sanctions.
Chambers copies must comply with L.R. 11-3 formatting, including backing and tabbing requirements.
Contact magistrate judge's clerk for scheduling; no courtesy copies to district court.
Courtesy copies of discovery documents must not be delivered to the Court.
Chambers copies should not be submitted unless specifically requested.
Refer to Standing Order for courtesy copy requirements
Chambers copies generally not required except for Court-requested copies, physical items, sealed documents, and criminal documents.
Chambers copies generally not required except for specific items.
Physical items must be placed in Judge's courtesy box on 12th floor.
No chambers copy required for Joint Rule 26(f) Report.
No mandatory chambers copies or paper copies required for filing under seal.
Chambers copies must be placed in Judge's courtesy box outside Clerk's office on 4th floor.
No courtesy copies required for discovery documents.
Chambers copies not required for motion papers or exhibits.
Courtesy/chambers copies are no longer required and should not be sent.
Chambers copies must be placed in Judge's courtesy box on 4th floor.
No courtesy copies required for discovery documents.
No courtesy copies required for civil cases unless specifically requested by the Court.
Mandatory chambers copies must be delivered to Judge Hsu's copy box on 4th floor.
Chambers copies are not required for discovery matters.
Chambers copies generally not required except for specific requests, physical items, sealed, or criminal documents.
Chambers copies are not required unless specifically ordered by the court.
Courtesy chambers copies of electronically filed Joint Rule 26(f) Reports are discouraged.
Chambers copies must comply with specific rules
Pro se parties exempt from chambers copy requirement.
Judge Anderson does not require mandatory chambers copies unless specifically ordered.
Judge Anderson does not require mandatory chambers copies unless specifically ordered.
Fax courtesy copies up to 5 pages accepted at 213-894-0375.
Chambers copies are not required unless otherwise notified.
Chambers copies are not required unless Court notifies otherwise.
Northern District of California
View all rules for NDCA.Courtesy copy of opposition brief to Clerk's Office by noon next day.
Chambers copies required for all filings except consent/declination to magistrate judge assignment.
One chambers copy required for all filings except administrative motions.
Chambers copies must be marked and submitted to Clerk's Office.
Social Security appeals require chambers copy within 5 court days.
Social Security chambers copies must be labeled and submitted to Clerk.
Chambers copies of sealing motions must include unredacted documents with yellow highlighting.
Courtesy copies must be three-hole punched and bear ECF stamp on each page.
Paper courtesy copies prohibited unless requested; digital courtesy copies may be ordered.
Paper courtesy copies are prohibited unless specifically requested by the Court.
Chambers copies required for filings over 50 pages that require court action.
Two chambers copies required for motions, oppositions, and replies under Civil L.R. 7-2/7-3, delivered by next court day.
Chambers copies must be double-sided with PACER/ECF header.
Chambers copies must be marked “Chambers Copy” and submitted in properly labeled envelope.
Two chambers copies of motion, opposition, and reply papers must be delivered to the Clerk's Office by the close of the next court day, double-sided with ECF headers, marked 'Chambers Copy' in a labeled envelope; sealed filings require unredacted copies with redactions highlighted.
Courtesy copies required for manually filed electronic media and pretrial filings, including motions in limine.
Courtesy copies must be double-sided, three-hole-punched, bear ECF stamp, and use side tabs for exhibits.
Chambers copies required for all electronically filed documents with specific formatting.
Two sets of exhibits must be submitted.
Chambers copies required for all pretrial filings
Moving party must deliver courtesy copies of all motions in limine papers.
Two three-hole punched courtesy copies of all pretrial filings required by noon next day.
Paper courtesy copies are not accepted.
Chambers copies required for all electronically filed documents with specific formatting.
Two paper courtesy copies required for all pretrial conference filings.
Email Word copy of joint jury instructions to SIPO@cand.uscourts.gov
Email Word copy of proposed Findings and Conclusions to SIPO@cand.uscourts.gov
Three sets of trial exhibits to be delivered to Chambers on Friday before trial
Courtesy copies required for all filings per Standing Order ¶ 4, plus witness/exhibit lists to court reporter.
Courtesy copies of admitted exhibits to Judge Lin's chambers Box.com within 7 days after close of evidence.
Three-hole punched copy required for Judge’s chambers with each filing.
Courtesy copies must be three-hole punched and bear ECF stamp on each page.
Digital courtesy copies of motions must be submitted on portable media
Courtesy copies of all briefs required per Civil L.R. 5-1(e)
Courtesy copies required for electronic media and pretrial filings including motions in limine.
Courtesy copies must be double-sided, three-hole-punched, with ECF stamp and side tabs for exhibits.
Hard copies of briefs required when Court sets briefing schedule.
Chambers copies must be received within 3 days of filing.
Deliver 1 original and 1 copy set of exhibits to chambers by Thursday before trial in three-ring binders with tabs.
Chambers copies only when requested; if ordered, must be double-sided, three-hole punched, with ECF stamp, labeled exhibits, and proper binder for thick exhibits.
Chambers copies required within 2 court days, double-sided with ECF stamp.
Parties must deliver two sets of pre-marked exhibits to Clerk's Office 14 days before pretrial conference.
Two courtesy copies required for MILs and oppositions, due 14 days before pretrial conference.
Jury instructions courtesy copies must be in three-ring binder with three tabs: agreed instructions, disputed tailoring, and proposed instructions.
Agreed verdict form courtesy copies must be in clearly labeled single three-ring binder.
Trial briefs optional but must be filed 14 days before trial with 2 courtesy copies.
Courtesy copies required for electronic media and pretrial filings (motions in limine).
Courtesy copies must be double-sided, three-hole-punched, and lodged with Clerk's office in San Jose.
Two courtesy copies of Joint Pretrial Statement and motions in limine required by noon next court day.
Chambers copies must be delivered to Clerk's Office by noon next court day after ECF filing.
Paper courtesy copies are not accepted.
Two paper courtesy copies required for all pretrial conference filings.
Email Word copy of joint jury instructions to SIPO@cand.uscourts.gov
Email Word copy of proposed Findings and Conclusions to SIPO@cand.uscourts.gov
Three sets of trial exhibits to be delivered to Chambers on Friday before trial
Flash drive with attachments required for filings with more than 10 attachments.
Courtesy copies must be mailed same day unless hearing within 7 days, then delivered by noon next court day
Courtesy copies must be mailed same day via first class mail, or delivered by noon next court day if hearing within 7 days; must be single-sided with tabbed exhibit dividers.
Urgent filings for hearings within 7 days require hand delivery to Clerk's Office by noon on the next court day.
No chambers copies are required for motion papers.
Courtesy copies of admitted exhibits to Judge Lin's chambers Box.com within 7 days after close of evidence.
Two color copies to Court and one copy to other parties required for hearing materials; file on ECF promptly after hearing.
Parties distributing hearing materials must provide two color copies to Court and one copy to other parties.
No paper courtesy copies accepted; email courtesy copies to jcspo@cand.uscourts.gov instead.
Courtesy copies must be mailed same day via first class mail, or delivered by noon next court day if hearing within 7 days; must be single-sided with tabbed exhibit dividers.
Urgent filings for hearings within 7 days require hand delivery to Clerk's Office by noon on the next court day.
Chambers copies required for specific document types including motions, briefs, and discovery dispute letters
Digital courtesy copies of motions must be submitted on portable media
No courtesy copies except for electronic media manually filed to chambers, or exhibits over 100 pages for TROs, preliminary injunctions, or summary judgment motions.
Chambers copies of sealing motions are not required; unredacted briefs/exhibits with yellow highlights must be delivered.
Chambers copies required within one business day for pleadings and substantive motions only.
Chambers copies must be single-sided, 2-hole punched, stapled, with numbered tabs, and marked “Chambers Copy”.
Documents with more than 10 attachments must be uploaded to Box.com storage.
More than 10 sealed documents require electronic courtesy copy via Box.com.
Chambers copies required for pleadings and dispositive motions; must be marked and mailed/delivered.
Hard copies of briefs required when Court sets briefing schedule.
Chambers copies must be received within 3 days of filing.
Courtesy copies required for electronic media and pretrial filings (motions in limine).
Courtesy copies must be double-sided, three-hole-punched, and lodged with Clerk's office in San Jose.
Two sets of exhibits must be submitted.
No paper courtesy copies; email courtesy copies and proposed orders to jcspo@cand.uscourts.gov
No paper courtesy copies accepted; email courtesy copies to jcspo@cand.uscourts.gov instead.
Chambers copies must be provided within 3 days of filing.
Chambers copies must be double-sided, three-hole punched, and bear ECF stamp.
Exhibits must be clearly labeled with tabs along the right side.
Exhibits over 2 inches thick require binder for chambers copies.
Chambers copies must be marked 'Chambers Copy' and submitted to Clerk's Office in labeled envelope.
Courtesy paper copies required for sealed documents; chambers copies must include unredacted documents with redactions highlighted.
Courtesy copies required for manually filed electronic media and pretrial filings; other courtesy copies discouraged unless requested.
Courtesy copies must be double-sided, three-hole-punched at left margin, lodged in San Jose, with ECF stamp on each page for e-filed documents; side tabs preferred for exhibits.
Parties must deliver one set of pre-marked exhibits in clearly labeled three-ring binders to the courtroom deputy at least seven calendar days before trial, with binders easy to transport and spine no wider than three inches if possible.
Paper courtesy copies are prohibited unless the Court specifically requests them.
Chambers copies required for motions over 15 pages, due by noon second business day after filing.
No paper courtesy copies; email as-filed documents and Word format stipulations/orders to PHKpo@cand.uscourts.gov.
Chambers copies required within 2 court days, double-sided with ECF stamp.
Courtesy copies of joint case management statements are not required unless requested by the Court.
Patent owner must deliver two hard copies of claim construction materials and patents in dispute, printed double-sided and in color in binders, to the Clerk's Office before the technology tutorial or claim construction hearing.
Courtesy copies required for electronic media and pretrial filings including motions in limine.
Courtesy copies must be double-sided, three-hole-punched, with ECF stamp and side tabs for exhibits.
Documents with more than 10 attachments must be uploaded to Judge Lin's chambers' Box.com storage.
More than 10 sealed documents require electronic courtesy copy via Box.com storage.
Chambers hard copies required for formal motions, joint discovery letters, and motions to seal.
Chambers copies must be received within 3 days of filing or Court request.
Chambers copies must be marked “Chambers Copy” and submitted in envelope marked for Magistrate Judge Kandis Westmore with case number.
For briefings with >10 exhibits or >100 pages of exhibits, email single searchable PDF with bookmarks to kawpo@cand.uscourts.gov.
Dispositive motions must be emailed in Word format to kawpo@cand.uscourts.gov in addition to chambers copy.
Chambers copy required for discovery disputes before Court review.
Three-hole punched copy required for Judge’s chambers with each filing.
Proposed orders must be emailed to chambers as courtesy copies same day as e-filing.
Digital courtesy copies of motion filings and supporting documents must be submitted on portable media to chambers.
Paper courtesy copies required for filings over 10 pages (1 set), 2 sets for pretrial conference filings.
Courtesy copies must be unstapled, 3-hole punched, with ECF stamp, delivered by noon 2 days after filing.
Two sets of paper courtesy copies required for pretrial conference filings.
Courtesy copies of unredacted documents with highlighted redactions required for administrative motions to seal.
Courtesy copies must include all materials integrated when filings contain both sealed and non-sealed content.
Patent owner must deliver 2 double-sided color binders of claim construction materials to Clerk's Office 7-16 days before hearing.
2 courtesy copies required for electronic media, pretrial filings, briefs over 10 pages, and dispositive/Daubert motion materials.
Courtesy copies must be double-sided, three-hole-punched, with ECF stamp and side tabs.
Exhibits over 2 inches thick require binder with max 3-inch spine.
Courtesy copies must be marked with case info and delivered within 2 court days.
Courtesy copies are not to be submitted unless the Court requests them.
Electronic copies only when specifically requested; do not email amocrd@cand.uscourts.gov.
Chambers copies not meeting requirements may be rejected and require re-submission.
Courtesy copies may be requested but unsolicited submission discouraged.
Chambers copies may include flash drive when appropriate.
Chambers copies of motion papers are not required.
Do not submit chambers copies unless specifically requested.
Submissions under 20 pages may be emailed to settlement email address.
Chambers copies are not required unless specifically requested by the Court
No courtesy copies or electronic proposed orders required unless specifically requested by the Court.
No courtesy copies or electronic proposed orders required unless specifically requested by the Court.
Paper courtesy copies are not required unless specifically requested by the Court.
Submissions under 20 pages may be emailed to settlement email address.
Paper courtesy copies not submitted unless requested; digital copies may be ordered on portable media.
Paper courtesy copies not required unless requested; digital copies may be ordered.
Chambers copies not required unless specifically requested by Court
Chambers copies are prohibited unless court orders otherwise.
Chambers copies must include ECF filing stamp with case number, document number, and filing date.
Paper courtesy copies are not required unless specifically requested by the Court.
Paper courtesy copies under 79-5(d)(2) are not required if filed electronically under seal.
Paper courtesy copies not submitted unless requested; digital copies may be ordered on portable media.
Chambers copies not required unless specifically ordered.
For motions with voluminous citations, parties are encouraged to submit electronic chambers copies with hyperlinks on flash drives.
Chambers copies encouraged in electronic format with hyperlinks to evidence.
Paper courtesy copies are not required unless specifically requested by the Court.
No chambers copies required for electronically filed materials unless court directs otherwise.
Refer to Section 9(c) for courtesy copy instructions on motions to seal.
Chambers copies not required unless specifically ordered
Eastern District of Pennsylvania
View all rules for EDPA.Courtesy copies of appellate briefs are required.
Courtesy copies required for sealed filings (same day email) and motions with >5 pages or >50 pages of exhibits (2 days, hard copy + thumb drive).
All relevant documents must be delivered to Chambers in advance of court.
Two exhibit copies required in binders for trial
Two copies of joint exhibit book must be provided to Court at final pretrial conference.
Courtesy copies required for motions over 50 pages not fully filed on ECF.
Proposed jury instructions and verdict forms must be filed with Clerk and courtesy copy to Chambers by scheduling order deadline; supplemental instructions allowed until jury charge.
Proposed findings of fact and conclusions of law must be filed with Clerk and courtesy copy to Chambers by scheduling order deadline.
Physical courtesy copies required for ECF filings with more than 3 exhibits; must be three-hole punched with tabbed, labeled exhibits.
Two copies of joint exhibit book must be provided to Court at final pretrial conference.
Courtesy copies should not be provided to chambers unless specifically required
Three exhibit binders required for trial: one for judge, one for law clerk, one for witness.
Courtesy copies required for sealed filings and motions with >5 exhibits.
Electronic courtesy copies via email with specific formatting requirements.
Courtesy copies must be emailed, not via file-sharing services.
Paper courtesy copies are prohibited.
Provide 2 copies of exhibits (1 at final pretrial, 1 at trial start) in binders.
Two courtesy copies required for dispositive motions, responses, and replies.
No courtesy copies to chambers; court will request if needed.
Two copies of exhibit binders must be provided to Court at final pretrial conference.
Two courtesy copies required for documents over 25 pages, bound in 3-ring binder.
Courtesy copies required for dispositive motions/briefs with exhibits via email/PDF with specific formatting.
Courtesy copy required for filings with exhibits over 20 pages.
One courtesy copy of motion papers required, stapled or neatly bound with dividers.
Rule 56 motions require one paper courtesy copy to Chambers, stapled/bound with dividers.
Proposed findings of fact and conclusions of law require one courtesy copy to chambers and electronic version in Word format.
Trial briefs require one courtesy copy to chambers.
Motions in limine require one courtesy copy to chambers by Rule 16 deadlines.
Pretrial memoranda: 1 copy to Clerk, 2 courtesy copies to Chambers.
Jury instructions and verdict forms: courtesy copy to chambers (hard copy + Word email).
Proposed findings of fact and conclusions of law: courtesy copy to chambers (hard copy + Word email).
Trial exhibits: 2 copies to Court when first used at trial.
Two hard copies of pretrial submissions required, single-sided, three-hole punched, unstapled.
Courtesy copies required for motions over 50 pages not fully filed on ECF.
Proposed jury instructions and verdict forms must be filed with Clerk and courtesy copy to Chambers by scheduling order deadline; supplemental instructions allowed until jury charge.
Proposed findings of fact and conclusions of law must be filed with Clerk and courtesy copy to Chambers by scheduling order deadline.
Paper courtesy copies required for pleadings/motions over 20 pages or with multiple exhibits.
Two courtesy copies required for non-jury trial submissions.
Courtesy copies to Chambers required only for motions/briefs with detailed exhibits.
Two courtesy copies required for all motions and related briefs filed electronically; two copies required for all pleadings if not filed electronically or when requested.
Courtesy copies required for briefs filed in appeal of Judge Wells' decisions.
Hand delivery to chambers required for non-electronically filed documents.
Courtesy copy of all motions papers required for Chambers.
Courtesy copies of appellate briefs are required.
All relevant documents must be delivered to Chambers in advance of court.
Two exhibit copies required in binders for trial
Courtesy copies required for sealed filings (same day email) and motions with >5 pages or >50 pages of exhibits (2 days, hard copy + thumb drive).
Chambers copy required for all motions and briefs, including ECF filings.
Provide 2 copies of each exhibit and exhibit schedule before trial.
Submit 2 copies of proposed jury instructions 5 working days before trial.
Courtesy copies of motions required via email; hard copy if exhibits over 20 pages.
Courtesy copies required for filings over 35 pages or Rule 56 papers.
One courtesy copy of Rule 56 submissions required within one business day of filing.
Two copies of contested exhibits required for motions in limine (hand delivery if >10 pages, email if <10 pages).
Two copies of joint exhibit book required for Judge Kearney at voir dire unless electronic.
Courtesy copy of all motions papers required for Chambers.
Courtesy copies are required only for motions with large attachments or documents filed under seal; the definition of large attachments is incomplete due to truncated text.
Documentary evidence over 50 pages must be delivered to Chambers in hard copy with specific formatting.
Courtesy copies required for briefs filed in appeals from this judge's decisions.
Courtesy copy required when filing has more than 3 exhibits; must be three-hole punched with tabbed exhibits.
Courtesy copies are prohibited unless exhibits are voluminous or case is sealed; counsel must email chambers first to determine necessity.
If courtesy copies are required, they must be mailed to the Reading chambers address.
Counsel must send two courtesy copies of any motions and related briefs to Chambers.
When not filing via ECF or when requested, deliver two courtesy copies of all pleadings and motion papers to Chambers.
Parties must provide the Court with one copy of each exhibit and three copies of the exhibit schedule.
Parties must provide one copy of each exhibit to the Court at the final pretrial conference.
Parties must provide three copies of the exhibit schedule to the Court at the final pretrial conference.
Parties must provide two copies of each exhibit to the Court at trial.
Courtesy copies required only for sealed filings and motions with more than 5 exhibits.
Courtesy copies must be submitted via email with specific subject line requirements, using e-filed versions with CM/ECF headers, as separate files with consistent naming.
A courtesy copy is required for briefs filed in appeals of Judge Wells's decisions.
Courtesy copies required for briefs filed in appeal of Judge Wells' decisions.
Paper courtesy copies required for pleadings/motions over 20 pages or with multiple exhibits.
Two courtesy copies required for non-jury trial submissions.
Courtesy copies to Chambers required only for motions/briefs with detailed exhibits.
Provide 2 copies of exhibits (1 at final pretrial, 1 at trial start) in binders.
Two courtesy copies required for dispositive motions, responses, and replies.
Two courtesy copies required for all motions and related briefs filed electronically; two copies required for all pleadings if not filed electronically or when requested.
Counsel must send two courtesy copies of any motions and related briefs to Chambers.
When not filing via ECF or when requested, deliver two courtesy copies of all pleadings and motion papers to Chambers.
Parties must provide the Court with one copy of each exhibit and three copies of the exhibit schedule.
One courtesy copy of motion papers required, stapled or neatly bound with dividers.
Rule 56 motions require one paper courtesy copy to Chambers, stapled/bound with dividers.
Proposed findings of fact and conclusions of law require one courtesy copy to chambers and electronic version in Word format.
Trial briefs require one courtesy copy to chambers.
Motions in limine require one courtesy copy to chambers by Rule 16 deadlines.
Hand delivery to chambers required for non-electronically filed documents.
Two hard copies of pretrial submissions required, single-sided, three-hole punched, unstapled.
Two courtesy copies required for documents over 25 pages, bound in 3-ring binder.
Documents 25+ pages require 2 courtesy copies with tabbed exhibits in 3-ring binder, delivered by mail; email delivery prohibited.
All relevant documents must be delivered to chambers in advance of hearings and proceedings.
Courtesy copies required for sealed filings and motions with >5 exhibits.
Electronic courtesy copies via email with specific formatting requirements.
Courtesy copies must be emailed, not via file-sharing services.
Paper courtesy copies are prohibited.
Courtesy copies required only for sealed filings and motions with more than 5 exhibits.
Courtesy copies must be submitted via email with specific subject line requirements, using e-filed versions with CM/ECF headers, as separate files with consistent naming.
Courtesy copies required for filings over 35 pages or Rule 56 papers.
One courtesy copy of Rule 56 submissions required within one business day of filing.
Two copies of contested exhibits required for motions in limine (hand delivery if >10 pages, email if <10 pages).
Two copies of joint exhibit book required for Judge Kearney at voir dire unless electronic.
Courtesy copies required for filings over 35 pages, delivered to Clerk's Office contemporaneous with filing.
Judge Arteaga may require hard copies of lengthy materials.
Voluminous exhibits in courtesy copies must be tabbed and bound to lay flat.
No courtesy copies required for motions
Exhibits over 2 require binder with tabbed table of contents.
Lengthy documents must be delivered to Chambers.
Judge Arteaga may require hard copies of lengthy materials.
Courtesy copies only when specifically directed.
Courtesy copies may not be submitted via Dropbox, FTP, or other download-required methods; paper copies also prohibited.
Lengthy documents must be delivered to Chambers.
Voluminous exhibits in courtesy copies must be tabbed and bound to lay flat.
Courtesy copies not required unless requested; encouraged for filings over 50 pages with tabbed exhibits.
Courtesy copies encouraged for filings with exhibits over 50 pages; tabbed exhibits should be included.
Courtesy copies may not be submitted via Dropbox, FTP, or other download-required methods; paper copies also prohibited.
Courtesy copies only when specifically directed.
Paper courtesy copies are not required unless specifically requested; email copies are optional.
Courtesy copies section referenced
Copies of appellate briefs welcomed when Judge Pappert's decisions are appealed.
Copies of appellate briefs welcomed when Judge Pappert's decisions are appealed.
Courtesy copy policy mentioned but no specific requirements provided.
Courtesy copies discouraged for non-dispositive motions filed electronically.
Email appellate briefs to chambers_of_judge_john_r_padova_@paed.uscourts.gov.
Paper courtesy copies are not required unless specifically requested; email copies are optional.
Courtesy copies of motion papers encouraged, especially electronically.
Judge Reid prefers to receive copies of appellate briefs when his decisions are appealed.
Courtesy copies section referenced
Judge Reid prefers to receive copies of appellate briefs when his decisions are appealed.
Courtesy copies of cases available on Lexis or Westlaw are not required.
Courtesy copies not required unless specifically requested by chambers
Courtesy copies should not be submitted unless specifically requested.
Courtesy copies of motion papers to chambers are encouraged, particularly by electronic delivery.
Courtesy copies of motion papers encouraged, especially electronically.
Courtesy copies discouraged for non-dispositive motions filed electronically.
Email appellate briefs to chambers_of_judge_john_r_padova_@paed.uscourts.gov.
Judge Sitarski prefers to receive copies of appellate briefs when decisions are appealed.
Eastern District of New York
View all rules for EDNY.One courtesy copy is required for submissions of 100 pages or more, including exhibits and attachments.
Courtesy copies must be double-sided, match the ECF-filed document, include ECF numbering at the top, and be marked "Courtesy Copy."
Each party must provide three tabbed binders of pre-marked exhibits at the final pretrial conference, after exchanging exhibits with the opposing party.
Hard copies of motion papers and exhibits must be provided to chambers marked as courtesy copies with ECF document number; letters and stipulations exempt.
Voluminous exhibits should be submitted by email if possible; otherwise file original with Clerk and provide courtesy copy to chambers.
Moving party must provide courtesy copies to chambers with cover letter listing documents; copy to magistrate and opposing counsel.
One courtesy copy required for submissions of 100+ pages.
Hard courtesy copies required for motions, letters, and stipulations, with exemptions for pleadings, magistrate-directed filings, papers under 15 pages, and pro se parties.
Adversary must provide movant with courtesy copy of opposition papers for inclusion in Chambers submission.
In criminal cases, movant must send courtesy copy of motion papers to court once fully briefed.
Courtesy copies are required for all memoranda of law and Rule 56.1 statements.
Courtesy copies of memoranda of law and Rule 56.1 statements for motions must be provided on the filing day via mail (no express delivery required).
Courtesy copies required for memoranda over 10 pages/3500 words, sentencing submissions, and 3500 material.
Courtesy copies required for memoranda over 3500 words (10 pages) and sentencing submissions, which may be mailed to Chambers.
Courtesy copies generally not required except for motions with exhibits and motions referred by District Court Judges.
Proposed findings and conclusions must be filed via ECF with courtesy copy to Chambers two weeks after trial transcript is available.
Moving party must provide courtesy copies to Chambers with cover letter.
Two courtesy copies are required for ECF submissions of 25 pages or more, including exhibits and attachments.
Two courtesy copies are required regardless of length for motions to dismiss, summary judgment, compel arbitration, and remand.
Courtesy copies must be double-sided and bound on the left side.
Courtesy-copy submissions of 50+ pages must be in one tabbed three-ring binder, with maximum 2-inch size and labeled cover/spine.
Summary judgment pre-motion requests require two bound courtesy copies sent to chambers within two business days, and email or hard-drive delivery is not permitted.
A courtesy copy must be delivered immediately after filing when Individual Rule 1.3 makes courtesy copies applicable.
When motion briefing is complete, the moving party must provide Chambers with a full courtesy-copy set and an itemized letter, except pro se movants.
Parties must provide three tabbed exhibit binders with case-caption labeling at least 10 days before trial unless the Court orders otherwise.
Parties must provide the Court three tabbed exhibit binders by the Friday before trial unless the Court orders otherwise.
When a witness will refer to documentary evidence on direct, counsel must have copies for opposing counsel, the court reporter, and two copies for the Court.
Parties must deliver three tabbed binders of all exhibits to the Court one week before trial unless the Court orders otherwise.
Courtesy copies are required for electronically filed submissions except filings under 25 pages, Rule 7(a) pleadings, and filings directed to the assigned magistrate judge (subject to the Section III.B.2 exception).
Courtesy copies must be labeled 'Courtesy Copy' and include the ECF filing stamp and docket number, except for the Section III.B.2 contemporaneous motion-briefing submission scenario.
Courtesy-copy submissions must be organized in one tabbed three-ring binder not exceeding 2 inches, with a pro se exemption from these binder-format requirements.
When filing only after full briefing, the moving party must provide a courtesy copy of the fully briefed motion promptly after filing.
Electronically filed motion papers and stipulations require courtesy hard copies to chambers at filing, with specific ECF-related markings.
Non-pro-se moving parties must provide chambers with a full courtesy-copy set of motion papers and a letter itemizing the package.
All ECF-filed papers must be provided to Chambers as courtesy copies with the specified marking.
When e-filing voluminous or non-text exhibits is impractical, parties may file hard-copy exhibits and must provide a courtesy copy plus an original-marked copy.
The movant must deliver a full chambers courtesy-copy set of motion papers with a cover letter listing the included documents.
Opposition to in limine motions requires a courtesy copy to Chambers.
Unless otherwise ordered, each party must provide three tabbed binders of pre-marked exhibits and bring them to the final pre-trial conference.
Courtesy copies are prohibited unless specifically directed otherwise; electronic ECF filings suffice.
Requests to charge, verdict sheets, and voir dire questions must be filed on ECF and provided to chambers in PDF and Word formats 14 days before jury selection.
Parties must provide one tabbed exhibit binder with case caption on spine and front cover at least 10 days before trial.
When witness will refer to documents during testimony, counsel must have copies for Court, court reporter, and opposing counsel.
Hard copies of motions and briefs must be provided to chambers as courtesy copies.
Courtesy copies required when motion is fully briefed.
Courtesy copies required when motion is fully briefed, even without pre-motion conference.
Two courtesy copies of pre-marked exhibits with tabs required with Pretrial Order.
After e-filing, the initial movant must deliver one marked courtesy hard copy of motion papers, but not send district-judge dispositive-motion courtesy copies to Magistrate Judge Tiscione.
When motion is fully briefed, moving party must provide courtesy copies to chambers.
Motions and voluminous submissions require courtesy copies to chambers, marked as courtesy copies and using the docketed version with ECF metadata on each page.
When exhibits are not e-filed, an original and a courtesy hard copy are required.
When submitting the motion bundle, the movant must provide hard copies to chambers with a descriptive cover letter and send that cover letter to the magistrate judge and opposing counsel.
Courtesy hard copy required for filings of 50+ pages including exhibits/attachments.
AUSA must provide Chambers a courtesy copy of indictment, information, or complaint.
Courtesy copies (2) required for submissions 20+ pages, due within one week (immediately for PI/TRO).
Email and flash drive delivery do not satisfy courtesy copy requirements.
For TRO filings, the moving party must deliver a courtesy copy immediately after filing.
The AUSA must provide Chambers courtesy copies of the indictment or information and, if it exists, the complaint as soon as practicable.
Three copies of witness lists must be submitted by email to the Court in a Word document.
One hard-copy courtesy copy is required for all briefed motions regardless of length.
Courtesy hard copies are required for other ECF submissions that are 50 pages or more, including exhibits and attachments.
Courtesy copies must match the ECF-filed document with ECF header numbering, and electronic delivery does not satisfy the hard-copy requirement.
Parties must deliver three tabbed exhibit binders to the Court on the Friday before trial unless otherwise ordered.
When documentary evidence will be used in direct testimony, counsel must have two court copies plus at least one copy for the reporter, opposing counsel, and each juror.
A hard-copy chambers set of each motion and its exhibits must be provided immediately at filing with ECF header, docket number, and tabbed/marked exhibits.
When pre-motion conference is not required, a hard courtesy copy must be sent to chambers immediately upon filing.
For motions governed by the bundle rule, courtesy copies are provided only when fully briefed and must include ECF headers with properly tabbed/indexed exhibits.
ECF-filed documents longer than 10 pages require one courtesy copy to Chambers.
Each party must provide courtesy copies of filed motion papers, including exhibits, using the filed ECF-header version.
Courtesy copies must be physically delivered, must be securely bound with tabbed exhibits, and may not be emailed as attachments.
A courtesy copy is required when a letter motion with exhibits or attachments exceeds 20 pages.
Upon e-filing, parties must deliver two courtesy-copy exhibit sets to Chambers in tabbed binders.
Motions in limine, oppositions, and replies must follow the stated pretrial timing, and courtesy copies must be provided to Chambers.
After filing, movants must mail one hard copy of motion papers and stipulations of fact to Chambers, marked as Courtesy Copy.
Defendant must mail one hard copy of the Administrative Record to Chambers.
Three courtesy copies of trial materials required one week before trial.
Courtesy copies are required only for ECF submissions exceeding 20 pages, must be properly marked/tabbed and mailed on filing date, and are excluded for FRCP 7(a) pleadings and filings directed to the Magistrate Judge.
The moving party must provide Chambers one courtesy copy of all motion papers with a cover letter listing each document, and send the cover letter to opposing counsel.
In civil trials, two courtesy copies of exhibits are required.
A courtesy copy and an emailed electronic copy of the joint request to charge are required/expected when filing on ECF.
Courtesy copies are only provided when the Court requests them, and dispositive motions before the District Judge generally do not require a copy for Judge Scanlon unless referred or otherwise required.
Exhibits must be pre-marked, tabbed in binders, and two courtesy copies must be provided to chambers at least 10 days before trial.
Non-pro-se parties must deliver one courtesy copy for ECF filings of 25+ pages, with required labeling, ECF stamp, and tabbed spiral binding.
In criminal cases, the AUSA must send Chambers courtesy copies of the indictment or information and, if applicable, the complaint as soon as practicable.
For a change-of-plea hearing, the AUSA must email Chambers courtesy copies of the plea agreement and elements sheet at least three business days in advance.
Parties must provide two tabbed exhibit binders to the Court on the Friday before trial unless otherwise ordered.
Courtesy copies required for all motions to Magistrate Judge Lindsay.
Social Security motions require courtesy copies and electronic stipulation
Summary-judgment pre-motion conference requests require courtesy hard copies to chambers, and courtesy copies cannot be sent by email or hard drive.
In habeas cases, the respondent must also provide chambers with a hard copy of the State Court Record.
Summary judgment pre-motion conference requests require two bound hard-copy courtesy sets, as-filed with CM/ECF stamp information, and email or hard-drive delivery is prohibited.
One courtesy copy of the joint deposition transcript is required when summary judgment briefing is complete, and courtesy copies must be sent by FedEx or messenger (not email or hard drive).
In criminal motions, courtesy copies must be sent by FedEx or messenger (not email/hard drive) and must include CM/ECF file-stamp information on every page.
Courtesy copies should not be submitted for motions, letters, or filings directed to the assigned magistrate judge.
Courtesy copies should be assembled in a tabbed three-ring binder with a table of contents and binder labels identifying case and content details.
Courtesy copies of e-filed documents must not be sent unless the Court specifically requests them.
Non-text exhibits impractical to file electronically should be submitted on virus-scanned USB to Clerk's Office and chambers.
No courtesy copies required for pleadings or filings to magistrate judge.
Courtesy copies should not be sent unless the docket specifically directs parties to provide them.
Courtesy copy submission is suspended until further notice.
A single courtesy copy of dispositive motions with marked exhibits should be provided to Chambers.
Courtesy copies must be marked, labeled, tabbed, and not Velobound.
Courtesy copies should include the ECF-stamped version, or otherwise be prominently labeled with the specified notice.
Courtesy copy submission is suspended until further notice.
For impractical-to-efile non-text exhibits, parties should deliver a compact-disc courtesy copy to Chambers (and an original to the Clerk).
Courtesy copies of electronic filings are prohibited unless the Court specifically requests them.
When exhibits are filed in hard copy instead of electronically, parties must provide both an original-marked copy and a courtesy copy.
Courtesy copies only upon court request; dispositive motions to District Judge exempt unless specifically requested.
Courtesy copies are to be provided only when the Court requests them.
Voluminous exhibits may be filed as hard copies marked ORIGINAL and COURTESY COPY.
Courtesy copies must be delivered to chambers when requested, with double-sided printing and spiral binding preferred.
Courtesy copies must be double-sided and bound on the left.
Courtesy copies must be in a single three-ring binder with labeled tabs.
Courtesy copy binders must not exceed 2 inches; additional binders allowed if needed.
Courtesy copy binders must have case name, docket number, and contents on covers and spines.
When documentary evidence will be used on direct examination, counsel must bring two copies for the Court and at least one copy for the court reporter and each opposing counsel present.
For impracticable e-filing of voluminous or non-text exhibits, parties may seek permission to file hard copies, with one marked Original and one marked Courtesy Copy.
A courtesy copy is required for pretrial memoranda and must be delivered to Chambers.
After e-filing, one hard-copy courtesy copy of motion papers should be submitted to Judge Wicks, except dispositive-motion courtesy copies for the District Judge should not go to the Magistrate Judge.
Physical courtesy copies only when requested by the Court.
Courtesy copies should not be submitted unless the filing exceeds 20 pages.
After e-filing motion papers, one hard courtesy copy must be submitted to Magistrate Judge Scanlon, and bound exhibits must be tabbed.
When a defendant will waive indictment and plead to an information, the information should also be provided with the plea agreement.
No courtesy copies for dispositive motions to District Judge.
Two tabbed binder courtesy copies of pre-marked, individually paginated exhibits should be sent to chambers at least 10 days before trial, and email is not acceptable.
Courtesy copies are generally not to be provided for ECF-filed documents unless specifically directed.
No courtesy copies required for motions.
Courtesy copy submissions are currently suspended.
Courtesy copies only upon Court's request
Courtesy copies of motion papers are not required unless the Court specifically requests them.
Courtesy copies are not required for letter motions unless specifically requested.
Pro se parties are exempt from courtesy copy requirements.
Courtesy copies are not required for motion papers.
Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles
View all rules for CA-LOS-ANGELES-SUPERIOR.Department 107 does not accept any courtesy copies.
Joint CACI jury instructions must be delivered to Dept 107, no blanks, separate sets if disputed.
Three tabbed, indexed exhibit books must be delivered to Dept 107 5 court days before FSC.
Department 69 requires courtesy copies of all electronically filed documents (with tabbed exhibits) within one court day of filing, with no exceptions.
Courtesy copies of motions are prohibited unless specifically requested by the court.
Courtesy copies required for summary judgment/adjudication and Anti-SLAPP motions, delivered within one court day (reply briefs on due date).
Courtesy copies of motion papers are not required and will not be accepted by the Court.
Hard copies of joint trial readiness documents must be three-hole bound and delivered to court the day before the FSC.
Moving party must lodge indexed, tabbed three-ring binder of motion in limine papers in Dept 57 one day before FSC.
Courtesy copies required for oppositions to ex parte applications, summary judgment motions and related papers; must be tabbed if declarations/exhibits, three-ring binders for lengthy motions.
Parties must email courtesy copies of all ex parte pleadings to WRDept82@LACourt.org.
Hard copy courtesy copies required for all law and motion papers; email copies not required unless ordered.
Hard copy courtesy copies required for all mandamus trial pleadings; email copies not required unless ordered.
Motions in limine must be submitted in a 3-ring binder with TOC and tabs, 2 calendar days before FSC.
Exhibits must be in numbered notebooks, 5 copies submitted on first day of trial; exhibits numbered consecutively with dash for multi-page.
Courtesy copies with tabbed exhibits required for motions, briefs, petitions, applications, trial documents, delivered to Department H within one day of e-filing.
Courtesy copy of IDC joint statement must be delivered within one day of filing.
Post-trial motions require an additional courtesy copy via email to LBCDeptS29@LACourt.org, with all counsel and self-represented litigants copied.
Proposed verdict forms require a courtesy copy sent via email to the Court's email box before trial commences.
One courtesy copy of ex parte opposition must be emailed to Dept 534 resource account by 8:30 AM day of hearing.
One courtesy copy of each Notice of Related Cases must be emailed to Dept 534 resource account.
Pleadings and motions of 26 or more pages require printed courtesy copies upon electronic filing.
Listed document types require printed courtesy copies upon electronic filing.
Parties filing ex parte oppositions after 4:00 p.m. day before hearing must submit a courtesy copy.
Physical courtesy copies are required for motions for summary judgment/adjudication, anti-SLAPP motions, and motions with voluminous exhibits or declarations.
A courtesy copy of the Complex Civil Case Questionnaire must be provided to the Assistant Supervising Judge, Civil/Complex upon filing.
A courtesy copy of the Complex Civil Case Questionnaire must be provided to the Assistant Supervising Judge, Civil/Complex when filed per court order.
Ex parte applicants appearing by telephone must provide moving papers and proposed order directly to the department.
Courtesy copies of all electronically filed motion-related documents must be delivered to Department A14 within one court day of filing.
Courtesy copy of the joint IDC report must be delivered to the courtroom within one court day of electronic filing.
Courtesy copies required for specified document types including pleadings/motions over 26 pages, demurrers, anti-SLAPP filings, MSJs, discovery motions, and trial documents.
Pleadings and motions of 26 or more pages require courtesy copies.
Motion-related e-filed documents require a printed courtesy copy with tab separators, delivered by 4:30 p.m. same business day or 10:00 a.m. next business day if e-filed after 4:30 p.m.
Ex parte opposition counsel must deliver a courtesy copy to Dept 410 by 4:30pm day before hearing.
Self-represented parties must file ex parte papers by 8:45am day of hearing, pay fee, and bring courtesy copies for each party.
Courtesy copies are not required unless the Court makes a specific request.
Informal Discovery Conference Statements and ex parte oppositions are exceptions to the general no courtesy copy rule.
Hard copy courtesy copies of IDC statements must be provided on the day of filing.
Ex parte opposition courtesy copies must be delivered directly to the courtroom by 8:30 a.m. on the hearing day.
Courtesy copies required for documents e-filed within 2 court days of scheduled hearing
Courtesy copies with tabbed exhibits required for motions, briefs, petitions, applications, and trial documents, delivered to Department A within 24 hours of e-filing.
Courtesy copies of documents filed less than 5 days before hearing must be submitted via email to SMCDept47@lacourt.org.
Paper courtesy copies are prohibited for all documents.
Courtesy copies of all electronically filed motion-related documents must be delivered to Department A15 within one court day of filing.
Courtesy copy of the IDC joint report must be delivered to the courtroom within one court day of electronic filing.
Department 636 requires courtesy copies of all e-filed pleadings (within 2 days of e-filing) and all ex parte motions, oppositions, and replies.
Courtesy copies are not required unless specifically requested, except for IDC statements and ex parte oppositions.
Hard-copy courtesy copies of IDC statements must be provided to the Court on the day of filing.
Ex parte oppositions require courtesy copies delivered to the courtroom by the day of the hearing.
Courtesy copies required concurrently with filing for memoranda of points and authorities, documents over 15 pages, SJ compilations, trial readiness/exhibit binders.
Courtesy copies for motions filed >30 calendar days before hearing must be delivered no later than 16 court days before hearing.
Ex parte application courtesy copies must be provided to Chambers by noon.
Courtesy copies for law and motion moving pleadings are due two weeks prior to the hearing date.
Oppositions and replies for law and motion matters require courtesy copies delivered same day as electronic filing.
Courtesy copies of e-filed motions must be delivered by 4:30 PM same business day, or 10 AM next business day if e-filed after 4:30 PM.
Ex parte application courtesy copies are due the day before the hearing, with oppositions due by 9:00 AM the day of the hearing.
Department 306 does not accept courtesy paper copies unless directed by the court.
Department 85 requires courtesy copies of all law and motion papers, trial briefs, evidence, and administrative records.
Parties must provide two sets of pre-marked exhibits in binders to the court, excluding impeachment exhibits which require two copies each.
Pleadings and motions of 26 or more pages require a printed courtesy copy regardless of filing time.
Courtesy copies must be provided pursuant to the First Amended General Order dated May 3, 2019.
Printed courtesy copies required for filings electronically filed two or fewer days before hearing, delivered by 4:30 p.m. same day or 10:00 a.m. next business day if filed after 4:30 p.m.
Printed courtesy copy with proof of electronic submission required for specific document types regardless of electronic filing time.
Ex parte applications require courtesy copies delivered to the court on the morning of the hearing.
Courtesy copies of trial documents must be lodged in Department N five court days before FSC in joint three-ring binders, tabbed with index.
Motions in limine and related documents must be tabbed, indexed, with courtesy copy delivered five court days before FSC.
Courtesy copies required for papers filed less than 5 days before hearing, submitted in Dept. F46 hallway box.
Exhibit binders require 1 copy for Judicial Assistant and 1 courtesy copy for Judge.
Courtesy copies required for summary judgment motions and voluminous exhibits, submitted to box outside Dept U.
Proponent must bring 4 copies of exhibits used for impeachment/not disclosed to opposing counsel.
A printed courtesy copy of verdict forms and jury instructions must be submitted to Department F47 on or before trial date.
Parties must submit 5 identical exhibit notebooks on the first day of trial for parties, court, and witness stand.
Jury instructions must be e-filed and a printed copy delivered to Dept F51; self-represented parties only need printed copy.
Courtesy copies are required for all documents related to summary judgment/adjudication and Anti-SLAPP motions, delivered within 1 court day of e-filing (reply briefs on day due).
Specific motion types require lodging courtesy copies of points and authorities and supporting documents.
A printed courtesy copy of verdict forms and jury instructions must be filed in Dept F43 when e-filing.
Motions in limine require a 3-ring binder notebook with table of contents and tabs, submitted 2 calendar days before FSC.
All trials require a tabbed 3-ring trial binder with table of contents, lodged 2 calendar days before FSC.
Four copies of exhibit notebooks must be submitted on first day of trial; exhibits not filed electronically.
Courtesy copies of electronically filed motion-related documents must be delivered to Department 39 within 1 court day of filing.
Courtesy copies of motions must be delivered directly to Department A even if electronically filed.
Contested motions (Adjudication, Demurrers, SLAPP, Ex Parte) require courtesy copies submitted as soon as practicable; routine pleadings do not. Failure to file may result in continuance.
Courtesy copies of ex parte applications must be filed with the Court as soon as possible.
Three copies of all exhibits must be provided on the first day of trial for the court, clerk, and witness stand.
Five sets of tabbed and indexed exhibit books must be delivered to Department T for trial.
Courtesy copy of motion to seal must accompany conditionally sealed documents delivered to courtroom.
Courtesy copy of ex parte opposition required on day of hearing.
Courtesy copies required for specific documents; delivery timing depends on hearing date and filing time.
Courtesy copies of TRO/OSC papers must be hand-delivered to Dept 86 at filing and service.
Stipulated judgments must be submitted with original and three copies; court retains original and one copy.
Printed courtesy copies of verdict forms and jury instructions must be delivered to Dept F49 upon e-filing.
Courtesy copy required for ex parte opposition filed after 4:00 p.m. the court day before the hearing.
Courtesy copies with tabbed exhibits required for specified motions and ex parte apps, delivered to Dept 17 within 1 day of e-filing.
Ex parte oppositions require courtesy copies delivered directly to the courtroom by 8:30 a.m. on the hearing day.
Three tabbed, marked, paginated exhibit binder sets required at FSC for court, judicial assistant, and witness.
Courtesy copies are not required for any filings except Motions in Limine.
Party with most MILs must deliver a tabbed, indexed binder of all MIL filings to the court five court days before the final status conference.
Ex Parte applications require courtesy copies delivered to the court on the morning of the hearing.
Three exhibit binders must be delivered to Department P on or before the first day of trial, labeled and tabbed by exhibit number.
A printed copy of all e-filed documents must be delivered directly to the department upon filing.
Three tabbed sets of Exhibits Books must be delivered to Dept. S25.
Courtesy copies are required only when requested by the court.
Courtesy copies are required only for ex parte oppositions and summary judgment/adjudication papers, must be submitted directly to Dept 78, and are destroyed after the hearing.
Courtesy copies of ex parte oppositions should be brought directly to the courtroom before the hearing.
Counsel should deliver a courtesy copy of filed motion materials to Department 406 within 5 court days.
No courtesy copies are required for filings in Department 19.
Tabbed exhibit binders should be provided to the judge, judicial assistant, opposing counsel, and reporter for Unlawful Detainer trials.
Courtesy filings are accepted in person during courtroom hours (8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. and 1:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. daily).
Courtesy copies are not required for electronically filed motions not explicitly mandated to provide them.
Court requests courtesy paper copies of all motions, oppositions, and replies be lodged in Department 205.
Courtesy copies of motion papers are not required, but the Court may order them for specified documents in a case.
MSJ/MA courtesy copies are encouraged to be in three-ring binders with tabs; all courtesy copies with declarations/exhibits must be tabbed, and deposition excerpts in briefs must be marked on attached transcripts.
Courtesy copies of motions and motion-related documents are not required for Department F47.
Courtesy copies of filings are not required unless the Court makes a specific request.
Courtesy copies are not required for any court filings.
District of Delaware
View all rules for DED.Two double-sided courtesy copies required for all briefs and supporting documents, with tabs and highlighting for exhibits.
Two double-sided courtesy copies required for joint proposed final pretrial order.
Courtesy copies (2 copies, double-sided, tabbed) required for all briefs and supporting documents, including sealed papers.
Parties must provide 2 double-sided courtesy copies of joint proposed final pretrial order and attachments.
Courtesy copies of all sealed documents must be immediately emailed to chambers, with encrypted email allowed for sealed documents.
Courtesy copy of sealed documents must be provided within one hour of e-filing.
Two courtesy copies of all briefs and one copy of supporting documents required.
Requirement to provide courtesy copies is waived until this order is rescinded.
Two hard copies of letters and attachments must be delivered to the Court within one hour of e-filing.
Two hard copies of all letters, briefs, and supporting documents must be provided to the Court.
Joint Claim Construction Chart must be emailed to chambers in Word format simultaneously with filing.
Two hard copies of letters and attachments must be provided to Court within one hour of e-filing.
Two hard copies of letters, briefs, and supporting documents must be provided to the Court, including for sealed filings.
Parties must provide two double-sided courtesy copies of all briefs and supporting documents, with tabbed exhibits and highlighted sections.
Two double-sided courtesy copies of joint proposed final pretrial order required.
Electronic courtesy copies of jury instruction submissions required in Word format via email.
Courtesy copies (2 copies, double-sided, tabbed) required for all briefs and supporting documents, including sealed papers.
Parties must provide 2 double-sided courtesy copies of joint proposed final pretrial order and attachments.
Two courtesy copies of objections and exhibits must be provided by 8:15 a.m. and left on the courtroom podium.
Two courtesy copies of witness binders must be provided to the Court.
Two courtesy copies of trial demonstratives must be provided to the Court.
Two courtesy copies required for discovery letters and attachments.
Two courtesy copies of the joint proposed final pretrial order and attachments must be provided to the Court.
VAC cases require 2 single-sided courtesy copies of all briefs and supporting documents.
Joint proposed voir dire, jury instructions, and verdict forms require courtesy copies with electronic files in Word format, deliverable by email.
Counsel must provide courtesy copies of all filings to District Judge in pro se cases with objections
Courtesy copies must be provided to District Judge within 5 days of filing objections
When a pro se party files FRCP 72 objections, the opposing counsel must provide the District Judge a courtesy copy of all related filings.
Courtesy copies must be delivered to the District Judge within 5 days after objections are filed.
Two courtesy copies required for discovery letters
Two courtesy copies of joint proposed final pretrial order required.
Courtesy copies required for briefs, appendices, exhibits, declarations, affidavits, and sealed papers; appendices/exhibits must have hard tabs.
Two courtesy copies required for discovery letters and attachments.
Two courtesy copies of the joint proposed final pretrial order and attachments must be provided to the Court.
Courtesy copy of sealed documents must be provided within one hour of e-filing.
Two courtesy copies of all briefs and one copy of supporting documents required.
Courtesy copy of sealed documents must be provided to Court within 1 hour of e-filing.
Two courtesy copies required for briefs; one courtesy copy for supporting documents; applies to sealed papers.
2 courtesy copies (double-sided) required within 1 hour of e-filing pre-motion letters.
2 courtesy copies of briefs, 1 copy of supporting documents required.
Two double-sided courtesy copies of final pretrial order required
Electronic jury documents in Word format to specific email
Two courtesy copies of letters must be hand delivered to Clerk's Office within one hour of e-filing, double-sided.
Two courtesy copies required for all briefs; one courtesy copy for supporting documents; applies to sealed papers too.
Parties must provide 2 double-sided courtesy copies of the joint proposed final pretrial order and attachments.
Joint voir dire, jury instructions, and verdict forms must be filed 3 business days before the final pretrial conference with electronic courtesy copies in Microsoft Word format emailed to Rebecca_Polito@ded.uscourts.gov.
Two double-sided courtesy copies required for all briefs and supporting documents, with tabs and highlighted exhibits.
Two double-sided courtesy copies required for joint proposed final pretrial order with table of contents and numbered paragraphs.
Electronic courtesy copies of jury instructions in Microsoft Word format must be emailed to egt_civil@ded.uscourts.gov.
Parties must provide two double-sided courtesy copies of all briefs and supporting documents, with tabbed exhibits and highlighted sections.
Two double-sided courtesy copies of joint proposed final pretrial order required.
Electronic courtesy copies of jury instruction submissions required in Word format via email.
Two courtesy copies required for briefs and supporting documents, including sealed papers, by noon next business day.
Courtesy copies required for discovery teleconferences
Courtesy copy of jury instructions required in Word format via email
Courtesy copies (2) required for all briefs and supporting documents, due by noon the business day after electronic filing.
Parties must comply with courtesy copy requirements for discovery dispute filings or the telephone conference may be cancelled.
Two courtesy copies required for briefs and supporting documents; one copy for other documents.
Courtesy copies for sealed documents must be delivered by noon next business day.
Two hard copies of letters and attachments must be provided to Court within one hour of e-filing.
Two hard copies required for all letters, briefs, and supporting documents, including sealed papers.
Two hard copies of letters and attachments must be delivered to the Court within one hour of e-filing.
Two hard copies of all letters, briefs, and supporting documents must be provided to the Court.
Joint Claim Construction Chart must be emailed to chambers in Word format simultaneously with filing.
Two courtesy copies required for all briefs and supporting documents
Two single-sided courtesy copies required for all briefs and supporting documents in VAC cases.
Courtesy copies of jury instructions must be submitted in Microsoft Word format by email.
VAC cases require 2 single-sided courtesy copies of all briefs and supporting documents.
Joint proposed voir dire, jury instructions, and verdict forms require courtesy copies with electronic files in Word format, deliverable by email.
Two hard copies required within 1 hour of e-filing.
Two hard copies required for letters, briefs, and supporting documents (including sealed papers).
Two courtesy copies of compendium required with any briefing
Two hard copies of letters and attachments must be provided to Court within one hour of e-filing.
Two hard copies of letters, briefs, and supporting documents must be provided to the Court, including for sealed filings.
Two courtesy copies required for discovery letters.
Two courtesy copies required for filings, with hard tabs for appendices/exhibits, including sealed documents.
Two courtesy copies required for joint proposed final pretrial order.
Electronic courtesy copies in Word format required for jury instructions.
Jury instructions and related documents require an electronic courtesy copy in Word format submitted by email.
Jury instructions and related documents require an electronic courtesy copy in Word format submitted by email.
No courtesy copies are required for briefs, supporting documents, or papers filed under seal.
Parties may submit two courtesy copies of a case compendium with any briefing.
Parties may submit two courtesy copies of a case compendium with any briefing.
Two courtesy copies of compendium allowed with any briefing.
Parties may submit two courtesy copies of a case compendium with any briefing.
Parties may submit two courtesy copies of a case compendium with any briefing.
Southern District of Texas
View all rules for SDTX.Courtesy copies of specified trial documents must be delivered to the Case Manager, captioned, signed by counsel, and include a certificate of service.
Required attachments must be filed in duplicate with the court.
Electronic copies of proposed jury charge and verdict form must be emailed to Case Manager.
Courtesy copies are not required by the Court under any circumstances.
Courtesy copies of documents exceeding 10 pages (including exhibits/attachments) must be promptly delivered to Chambers; failure to comply results in Court not considering documents filed within 7 days of a court appearance.
A copy of emergency motions must be sent directly to Chambers after electronic filing, with prompt notice to the Court.
Exhibit and witness lists must be provided to the Court at evidentiary hearings with 3 copies each plus the original.
Three courtesy copies of exhibit lists must be provided to the Court at trial or evidentiary hearing.
Three courtesy copies of witness lists for live witnesses must be provided to the Court at trial or evidentiary hearing.
Three courtesy copies are required for any proposed voir dire questions.
Two tabbed and indexed copies of each party’s exhibits must be provided to the Court.
Emergency motions require a file-stamped hard copy courtesy copy sent to the Case Manager upon filing.
Filings over 20 pages require a file-stamped hard copy courtesy copy sent to the Case Manager.
Courtesy hard copies and electronic filings must be filed on the same day when possible.
Counsel must provide the Court with a tabbed, indexed notebook copy of their exhibits.
Two copies of documents filed immediately before or during trial should be submitted to the Case Manager.
Courtesy copies required promptly for documents over 10 pages (including exhibits/attachments) and documents for matters to be heard within 7 days of filing; email and fax prohibited unless authorized.
Plaintiff must deliver one courtesy copy of the Joint Pretrial Order with all attachments to Chambers upon filing.
Parties must submit two tabbed, indexed sets of exhibits to the Court for use at trial.
Counsel must submit a tabbed binder with motion, briefs, and highlighted authorities 7 days before contested motion hearings, mailed or hand delivered to chambers.
Counsel filing a sole-emergency motion must email a courtesy copy to the Case Manager upon filing.
Physical courtesy copies are prohibited unless requested; only expedited or sealed documents may have courtesy copies emailed to the Case Manager.
Upon settlement, parties must file a Notice of Settlement and email a courtesy copy to the Case Manager.
Courtesy copy of non-paper exhibit must be mailed to the Court's specified address.
Courtesy copy of Proposed Jury Instructions must be emailed to the Case Manager prior to docket call.
Two copies of each party’s exhibits in notebooks must be provided to the court at trial start.
Counsel must send a hard copy courtesy copy of emergency motions directly to the Case Manager in addition to electronic filing.
Courtesy hard copy required for all filings 20+ pages, filed same day as electronic filing to District Clerk's Office.
Three copies of joint trial notebook must be delivered by plaintiff/prosecution counsel at least four business days before final pretrial conference or docket call.
Parties must submit exhibits on a well-organized USB drive plus three hard copies simultaneously with exhibit lists.
A copy of the witness list must be furnished to the court reporter before trial.
Courtesy copies of exhibits are required if exhibits exceed 50 pages, to be provided as a single PDF.
Plaintiff must deliver one courtesy copy of the Joint Pretrial Order with attachments to the court.
Counsel must provide single copy of deposition excerpts with color-coded highlighting.
Letters to Court may be hand-delivered, mailed, or emailed with copies to all parties; discovery/scheduling letters must be filed in docket.
Courtesy copies must be promptly sent to Chambers for all documents over 10 pages including exhibits and attachments.
Fax and email delivery of documents to Chambers are prohibited unless authorized by the Court.
Courtesy copy required for proposed voir dire questions and jury instructions exceeding 25 pages.
Counsel must submit a tabbed binder with motion papers and highlighted authorities at least 7 days before a contested motion hearing.
Parties must submit 3 hard copies of documents filed just before or during trial to the Judicial Assistant.
Emergency motions require CM/ECF filing plus emailing a copy to the Case Manager; extension motions are not considered emergencies.
Courtesy copies must be promptly submitted for documents of 50 or more pages, including exhibits.
Courtesy copies must be promptly submitted for all documents filed under seal, regardless of length.
Courtesy copies must be promptly submitted for documents related to matters being heard within seven days of filing.
Courtesy copies must be promptly submitted for Joint Pretrial Orders and other trial material.
Plaintiff or prosecution counsel must deliver three copies of the joint trial notebook at least four business days before the first day of trial.
Each party must submit all exhibits on a well-organized USB drive along with three copies simultaneously with exhibit lists.
A copy of the witness list must be furnished to the court reporter before trial.
Civil jury instruction Word copies must be submitted to chambers via email upon filing.
Criminal jury instruction Word copies must be submitted to chambers via email upon filing by each party.
Civil bench trial Word copies must be submitted to chambers via email upon filing.
Courtesy copies of documents over 10 pages (including exhibits/attachments) must be sent promptly to Chambers.
Courtesy copies of documents for matters to be heard must be sent to Chambers within 7 days of filing.
Copy of emergency motion must be sent to Chambers after electronic filing; matter brought to Court's attention promptly.
Three courtesy copies of the exhibit list must be provided to the Court at trial or hearing.
Three courtesy copies required for proposed voir dire questions.
Two tabbed and indexed copies of exhibits required for the Court.
Counsel must send a courtesy copy of emergency motions directly to chambers.
Filings with 50 or more pages (including attachments) require a courtesy hard copy to the District Clerk’s Office, submitted the same day as the electronic filing.
Exhibit and witness lists must be provided to the Court in 2 copies each at the hearing.
Expert reports, exhibit lists, and witness lists must be provided to the Court in 2 copies each before trial.
Courtesy copies required for all documents over 10 pages, including exhibits, delivered within 7 days of filing; fax/email prohibited.
Copy of emergency motion must be sent to Chambers after electronic filing, matter brought to Court’s attention promptly.
Exhibit and witness lists (originals plus two copies each) must be provided to the Court at evidentiary hearings.
Witness lists require original filing per Local Rules and 2 courtesy copies to the Court at trial or hearing for distribution.
No courtesy copies are required for pleadings filed in CM/ECF.
Two paper copies of exhibits are required at hearings, to be handed to the courtroom deputy shortly before the hearing starts.
Emergency motions must be delivered to Chambers Room 3716 on the day of filing.
Documents with appendix or exhibits totaling over 50 pages must be delivered to Chambers Room 3716 on the day of filing, hole punched, bound, and tabbed in a binder notebook.
Three tabbed copies of each party's exhibits in an indexed notebook must be provided to the Court.
Moving party must provide 2 copies of Opening Brief and exhibits binders to the Court.
Moving party must provide 2 courtesy copies of Responsive Brief and exhibits to the Court.
Moving party must provide 2 copies of Reply Brief and exhibits to the Court.
Parties must provide one courtesy copy of exhibits and exhibit lists to the Court; preferred exhibit list format available on court website.
Voluminous exhibits require two courtesy copies with only relevant pages; original agreed exhibits tendered to Clerk at trial start.
Urgent documents (including letters) may be sent to Chambers via mail, email, or hand delivery with copies to all parties; service copies must be sent to counsel simultaneously with or before court transmission in the same method.
Courtesy copies of urgent documents may be sent to the Case Manager at the time of filing with the Clerk.
Urgent document courtesy copies may be sent to Chambers via Case Manager after filing, must include docket number, all exhibits, no redaction, and copy opposing counsel.
No courtesy copies are required for pleadings filed electronically in CM/ECF.
Courtesy copies of exhibits may be delivered in advance of hearings to the Court’s case manager via hand delivery.
Circuit Court of Cook County
View all rules for IL-COOK-CIRCUIT.Movants must deliver one courtesy copy of routine motions and proposed orders by 8:45 AM on the presentation date via drop bin outside courtroom 2207.
Movants must deliver one courtesy copy of regular motions at least 3 business days before the presentment date via drop bin outside courtroom 2207.
Courtesy copies are prohibited from being delivered to the Clerk's Office, but judges may accept them independently.
Courtesy copies are required 7 days before hearing; 20 pages or less may be emailed, over 20 pages must be hand delivered. E-filed submissions still require courtesy copy via email.
Emergency motions are heard M-F 9:15am; add to sign-in sheet after 8:45am on motion date, provide clerk original notice and courtesy copy of motion.
Moving parties must provide complete courtesy copies (all briefs, pleadings, exhibits, deposition transcripts) to the law clerk at Clerk Status; mail and basket drop-off are prohibited. Non-compliance can result in motion being stricken.
Courtesy copies for motions attacking pleadings must include the pleading at issue.
Movants with fully-briefed motions as of Feb 1 2024 with no ruling must submit hard-copy courtesy copies by March 15 2024, or risk motion abandonment.
Parties must submit one electronic set of courtesy copies for contested motions to Calendar R email after all briefing is complete.
Settlement petitions for specified vulnerable parties must be filed with courtesy copies emailed to the judge, copying all counsel.
Courtesy copies are only accepted if the judge specifically orders them, submitted per the briefing schedule with the court order attached.
All courtesy copies must be emailed to chambers; paper copies are prohibited unless specifically requested by the court.
Piggyback motions to status conferences require a courtesy copy emailed at least two days before the hearing date.
Motions must have a courtesy copy emailed to chambers at least two full court days before the noticed hearing date.
Routine motions require notice, motion, proof of service, and draft order emailed two full court days before the noticed date; no appearance required at 8:45 a.m.
Courtesy copies of all motions must be delivered to the basket outside Courtroom 2202 at least three court days before presentment.
Emergency motions with exhibits exceeding 15 pages require a hard copy delivered to Courtroom 2202 by 8:30 a.m.
Form orders for briefing schedules require hard courtesy copies to the Court.
Courtesy hard copies of motions for initial presentment must be delivered at least 3 business days in advance; non-compliance may result in striking/denial.
Movants must deliver one set of courtesy hard copies of motion papers, briefs, exhibits, and cited cases to the Court on the business day following the reply brief due date, with exhibits formatted mini/four-to-a-page.
Piggy-backed regular motions must be e-filed, noticed to all parties, and have a courtesy copy emailed or dropped off to court at least 3 days prior to presentment.
Parties must not both email and drop off courtesy copies of regular motions.
For dispositive motions with briefing, paper courtesy copies must be delivered no fewer than 7 days prior to hearing or by a court-ordered date.
Courtesy copies for motions must be delivered electronically within 1 business day of filing, no zip files, immediately printable.
Electronic courtesy copies must have each document separately attached; lengthy materials require paper copies unless court ordered.
Do not use eFile service courtesy copy email option.
All courtesy copies must include notice of motion and certificate of service.
Courtesy copies for regular motions must be emailed to assigned calendar’s dedicated email no less than 7 days prior to presentment; include attacked pleading if applicable.
Piggy-backed motion courtesy copies must be delivered at least 7 days prior to presentment.
Default motion required documents must be provided to the court 5 court days prior to presentment.
Parties must submit file-stamped courtesy copies of all pleadings, motions, and notices of motion via email to the specified chambers address.
Paper copies of Agreed Motions and Orders must be delivered to Room 2204.
Movants must deliver a courtesy copy of the motion to the Court prior to presentment.
Motions with a briefing schedule require a complete paper courtesy copy including all briefs and exhibits to be delivered to Courtroom 2204.
All motions require paper courtesy copies; deposition transcripts should be mini-script, 4 pages per page, and double-sided.
Movant must bring courtesy copies to court when all briefs are filed by the motion status date.
Courtesy copies for contested motions must not be submitted until briefing is complete.
Only one copy of exhibits, pleadings, or depositions required for courtesy copies; depositions must be four pages per page.
Courtesy copies must include briefs, exhibits, and substantive case law relied upon; standard-setting cases not required; all copies double-sided.
All courtesy copies must be emailed to the specified address with case number in subject line; hard copies are prohibited except as allowed by court order or request.
Complaint courtesy copies are due by 9 a.m. on initial case management dates; subsequent pleadings are due upon filing.
Movant must submit courtesy copies of the motion, exhibits, and relevant filings at least two full court dates before presentment or status date.
Movant must submit courtesy copies of relevant pleadings and full briefing on or before the scheduled clerk’s status date.
Regular motion courtesy copies must be submitted via email at least two full court days before presentment; late submission may result in the motion being struck.
Emergency motion notice must comply with Local Rule 2.2 and a copy presented to the Court the day before the hearing.
Five court days prior to default motion hearing, required documents must be delivered via email (text-searchable PDF) and hard copy to the court.
Both electronic and physical copies of briefs must be delivered to the court.
On Clerk Status date, hand-deliver briefs with tabbed exhibits to bin outside Courtroom 2004.
Trial materials courtesy copies must be sent via email (text-searchable PDF with bookmarks) and hard copy to the court.
Parties must hand-deliver two copies of final combined jury instructions directly to the judge.
Motions must be served on all appearing parties, with courtesy copies delivered to the judge’s chambers.
Settlement petitions for wrongful death, survival, minors, or disabled individuals must be filed with courtesy copies via email to the judge, and all email transmittals must copy all counsel of record.
Hard copies of regular motions are required only if the motion's exhibits exceed 15 pages.
Parties must not resubmit exhibits already included in prior brief courtesy copies.
Motions with exhibits over 25 total pages may require paper courtesy copy delivery via FedEx, UPS, or hand to chambers.
Court may request courtesy copies of authorities cited in briefing; failure to provide may result in briefing being refused.
Courtesy copies of motions to reconsider final orders should be delivered within 30 days of ruling.
Southern District of California
View all rules for SDCA.Courtesy copies required for filings over 20 pages; single-sided preferred; exhibits tabbed and listed if over 3.
Courtesy copies required for documents over 20 pages within 24 hours.
Courtesy copies required for filings over 20 pages, including bundled filings on same day.
Two copies of exhibits due Friday before trial, delivered to Chambers.
Bench trial exhibits must be submitted to chambers electronically one day before trial.
Courtesy copies of trial exhibits must be electronic media, not paper.
Courtesy copies required for filings over 20 pages within 24 hours.
Urgent filings require same-day hand-delivery of courtesy copy.
Courtesy copies required for filings over 20 pages.
Courtesy copies of motion to seal and unredacted materials must be delivered to chambers within 24 hours.
Paper ex parte filings require digital courtesy copy to efile_cheeks@casd.uscourts.gov.
Courtesy copies required for documents over 20 pages.
Sealed documents require digital courtesy copy to efile email.
Paper-filed ex parte documents require a digital courtesy copy to chambers email.
Documents exceeding 20 pages require a courtesy copy delivered to Chambers within 24 hours of filing.
Sealed documents require a digital courtesy copy submitted via email to efile_cheeks@casd.uscourts.gov.
Courtesy copies required for e-filed documents over 20 pages.
Courtesy copies required for filings over 20 pages.
Government counsel must provide exhibit list and 2 courtesy copies to courtroom deputy on first day of trial.
Courtesy copies required for documents over 15 pages within 24 hours.
Courtesy copies must be submitted via USPS mail, courier, or delivery to chambers.
Provide 2 copies of exhibit binders to Court 7 days before motion in limine hearing date.
Courtesy copy required for lodged documents over 30 pages.
Courtesy copy required for civil filings over 30 pages, delivered within 24 hours.
Courtesy copy required for multiple filings on same day exceeding 30 pages cumulatively.
Courtesy copies required for documents over 20 pages.
Paper-filed ex parte documents require a digital courtesy copy to chambers email.
Documents exceeding 20 pages require a courtesy copy delivered to Chambers within 24 hours of filing.
Sealed documents require a digital courtesy copy submitted via email to efile_cheeks@casd.uscourts.gov.
Courtesy copies required for filings over 75 pages, delivered within 3 days.
Ex parte applications must be served on opposing counsel via email with return receipt or overnight mail.
Trial exhibits require 1 courtesy copy and USB drive submission 3 days before trial.
Courtesy copies required for filings over 40 pages, delivered to chambers within 1 court day.
Courtesy copies must be CM/ECF-stamped, 2-hole punched, tabbed if >3 exhibits, double-sided preferred.
Lodged documents over 40 pages require courtesy copy via email.
Courtesy copy required for MSC statements exceeding 40 pages with exhibits.
Courtesy copies required for filings over 20 pages, with specific formatting requirements.
Two courtesy copies of trial exhibits required 3 days before trial.
Documents over 20 pages require courtesy copies.
Paper courtesy copies to the Court are prohibited unless specifically requested.
One courtesy copy of trial exhibits and electronic version required 3 days before trial.
Documents over 20 pages must be delivered directly to chambers.
Courtesy copies required for filings over 20 pages within 24 hours.
One courtesy copy of trial exhibits required 3 days before trial.
Motions (except US) require two conformed copies filed with the Court.
Courtesy copies of pleadings must be submitted to chambers after filing.
Courtesy copies must match ECF and be tabbed if over 3 exhibits.
Expedited delivery required for sentencing documents filed within 5 court days of hearing.
Exhibits must be tabbed if more than 3 in courtesy copies.
Technical motions require email to chambers with technical terms one week before hearing.
No courtesy copies required for any filings.
Courtesy copies are not required unless specifically requested by the court.
No courtesy copies required for filings under 20 pages.
Chambers courtesy copies not required unless specifically requested.
Courtesy copies not required unless specifically requested.
Western District of Washington
View all rules for WDWA.Courtesy copies required for pleadings over 50 pages or trial exhibits.
Two copies of trial exhibits required 7 days before trial.
Electronic PDF copies of exhibits with OCR required 7 days before trial.
Courtesy copies required for pleadings over 50 pages aggregate, trial exhibits, or upon request; must be CM/ECF version with header and double-sided.
Courtesy copies required for admin records and docs over 50 pages; deliver to Clerk by 12 PM next business day.
No paper or CD courtesy copies of Administrative Record required for Judge Creatura's Social Security cases filed after 9/1/2019
No courtesy copies of pleadings accepted; exceptions for trial materials and patent case hearings.
Hard copy of Joint Pretrial Statement must be delivered to chambers in a binder with labeled dividers.
Glossary must be submitted to chambers 5 business days before trial.
Multiple sets of exhibits and witness lists must be provided to courtroom deputy on first day of trial.
Courtesy copies of pleadings are not accepted, with exceptions for trial exhibits and patent case materials.
Joint Pretrial Statement requires hard copy delivery to chambers in a binder with labeled dividers.
If objections to deposition testimony remain unresolved, the offering party must provide two copies of the designated transcript to the Court five business days before the Final Pretrial Conference.
Counsel must file original plus 3 copies; pro se petitioners file only original.
Courtesy copies required for pleadings over 50 pages aggregate, trial exhibits, or upon request; must be CM/ECF version with header and double-sided.
Courtesy copies of pleadings are not accepted, with exceptions for trial exhibits and patent case materials.
Joint Pretrial Statement requires hard copy delivery to chambers in a binder with labeled dividers.
If objections to deposition testimony remain unresolved, the offering party must provide two copies of the designated transcript to the Court five business days before the Final Pretrial Conference.
Paper courtesy copies required for motions over 50 pages.
No courtesy copies accepted.
Courtesy copies required for documents over 100 pages.
Trial exhibits must be delivered to chambers 5 days before trial.
Additional trial exhibits require copies for opposing counsel and 2 for court
Additional exhibits marked during trial require copies for opposing counsel, court, and witness.
Two copies of trial exhibits must be delivered to Courtroom Deputy seven days before trial; JEEP users require only one paper set per side.
Additional exhibits marked during trial must be provided to opposing counsel and the Court.
Courtesy copy required for documents over 50 pages filed via CM/ECF.
Courtesy copies must be three-hole punched, tabbed, and bound with rubber bands/clips (no three-ring binders).
Judge Creatura may request hard copy or CD of Administrative Record for specific cases
No courtesy copies required.
Courtesy copies not required unless court orders otherwise.
Courtesy copies welcomed but not required for pleadings over 50 pages or upon request.
Courtesy copies are not required for any filings.
Paper courtesy copies required for documents over 50 pages under Local Civil Rule 10(e)(9)
Administrative Record requires both paper courtesy copy and electronic CD copy under CM/ECF procedures
Courtesy copies are not required unless specifically ordered by the Court.
Courtesy copies not required for TRO motions unless court orders otherwise.
Courtesy copies are not required for any filings.
Chambers copy must be marked 'Courtesy Copy of Electronic Filing for Chambers.'
Courtesy copies are not required for any filings.
Courtesy copies are not required for any filings.
Courtesy copies are not required for any filings.
Judge King does not require courtesy copies for any filings.
Eastern District of California
View all rules for EDCA.Mandatory courtesy copies of Joint Statements (with tabbed exhibits) due 14 days before hearing.
Trial/exhibit courtesy copies must be tabbed and in three-ring binder.
Courtesy copies required for documents exceeding 25 pages.
TRO/injunction papers require courtesy copy to chambers.
Two sets of courtesy copies required for multiple trial documents by noon after filing deadline.
Courtesy copies required for documents exceeding 25 pages.
TRO/injunction papers require courtesy copy to chambers.
Courtesy copies required for motion-related pleadings over 25 pages.
Two sets of courtesy copies required for multiple trial documents by noon after filing deadline.
Courtesy copies required for supporting/opposition papers over 25 pages.
Courtesy copies required for motion-related pleadings over 25 pages.
Courtesy copies of motion-related pleadings over 25 pages must be tabbed, fastened, marked as a courtesy copy, and mailed to the court.
Parties are prohibited from sending courtesy copies unless the court specifically directs them to do so.
All papers related to proposed TROs and injunctions must be lodged as courtesy copies with chambers, conformed to show they have been filed.
Courtesy copies required for TRO and injunction papers.
Motion briefs, memorandums, and declarations must be sent to Judge Shubb's Chambers.
Hard courtesy copies are required for motion briefs exceeding 25 pages, submitted to chambers.
Hard courtesy copy of motion pleadings is required.
Entire certified deposition transcripts must be submitted to Judge Shubb's chambers per Local Rule 133(j).
Courtesy copies required for electronically filed documents over 25 pages.
All motion-related documents require tabbed, fastened courtesy copies clearly marked and submitted to Judge Singer's chambers.
Courtesy copies required for supporting/opposition papers over 25 pages.
Courtesy copies required for documents over 25 pages (in-person or overnight delivery).
TROs require 24-hour notice; courtesy copies to chambers required for TROs and preliminary injunctions.
Motion-related pleadings over 25 pages require tabbed, fastened, marked hard copy courtesy copies mailed to chambers.
Paper courtesy copies are prohibited unless specifically requested.
Courtesy copies of motion-related documents are unnecessary unless specifically requested.
No courtesy copies needed for answers or shorter pleadings.
No signature required for overnight courtesy copies.
Final Pretrial Order will contain additional exhibit instructions including courtesy copy requirements.
No courtesy copies needed for answers or shorter pleadings.
No signature required for overnight courtesy copies.
Final Pretrial Order will contain additional exhibit instructions including courtesy copy requirements.
Judge Shubb waives the mandatory hard courtesy copy requirement for Administrative Records in paper format.
No paper courtesy copy required for joint letter brief.
Northern District of Illinois
View all rules for NDIL.Courtesy copies required for submissions over 10 pages.
Settlement statements must be emailed to court; no courtesy copies accepted.
Pretrial Memorandum must be emailed in Word format with courtesy copy to chambers.
Submit two sets of exhibit binders to chambers by 9:00 AM on first day of jury selection.
One courtesy copy of Final Pretrial Order required for Chambers.
Two courtesy copies of motions in limine required for Chambers.
Settlement statements must be emailed to Chambers_Berry@ilnd.uscourts.gov; no courtesy copies accepted.
Settlement demand/offer letters must be delivered to chambers 2 days before conference; not to be filed.
Settlement statements must be emailed to court, no courtesy copies accepted.
One courtesy copy of Rule 26(f) report required for Courtroom Deputy.
Statements over 25 pages require courtesy copies to chambers.
Two courtesy copies of Final Pretrial Order required for chambers.
Two courtesy copies of motions in limine required for chambers.
Two sets of exhibit binders required one week before pretrial conference, with two final binders after rulings.
Final pretrial order required in civil jury trials before Judge Ellis, with two courtesy copies to Court.
Three copies of Final Pretrial Order required for chambers.
Two courtesy copies of motions in limine must be delivered to chambers.
Settlement demand/offer letters must be delivered to chambers 2 days before conference; not to be filed.
Final pretrial order emailed to specific address and two courtesy copies delivered within one business day.
Supply exhibits on USB/DVD/CD to court and opposing side 5 business days before pretrial conference; provide chambers with 2 double-sided paper copies of objected-to exhibits in three-ring binders.
Two courtesy copies of final pretrial order required.
Joint status report required with courtesy copy to chambers 3 business days before initial status hearing.
Two copies of exhibit binder required with final pretrial order.
Final pretrial order must be filed electronically with two courtesy copies to chambers.
Two sets of exhibit binders with objections must be delivered to chambers 5 business days before final pretrial conference.
Three sets of final exhibit binders must be delivered to chambers after final pretrial conference.
Two sets of exhibit binders with objected-to exhibits required one week before final pretrial conference.
Microsoft Word version of exhibit chart must be emailed to chambers.
Courtesy copies of Proposed Pretrial Order with more than 5 exhibits must include tabs.
Courtesy copies not required for settlement letters.
Courtesy copies of settlement letters are not routinely accepted.
Paper copies of exhibits should not be delivered to chambers unless requested.
No courtesy copies required for Proposed Pretrial Orders.
Western District of Texas
View all rules for WDTX.Courtesy copies are required only when requested by the Court.
Courtesy copies required only for emergency motions.
Electronic copies via Box required for Markman, MSJ, and Daubert motions (10 days before hearing).
USB drive delivery to technical advisor required 10 days before hearing if appointed.
Courtesy copies required only for emergency motions or filings within 48 hours of hearing.
Two sets of exhibits for judge and one set for witnesses are required.
Parties must file Joint Claim Construction Statement after Markman briefing and email an editable copy to the Court’s law clerks.
Physical copies of Markman briefs, SJ motions, and Daubert motions no longer required; electronic copies via Box required if technical advisor appointed or submitting tech tutorial.
Courtesy email with pending motions list and oral argument requests due two weeks before pretrial conference.
Text-editable motions in limine chart must be emailed two weeks before pretrial conference, listing plaintiff's then defendant's motions.
Parties must email understandings of motions in limine rulings after pretrial conference.
Proposed findings must be submitted via email three days before final pretrial conference.
Parties only provide Judge and law clerk copies of exhibits forming the basis of a dispute during jury trials if the Court needs to examine them; Court personnel generally do not require personal exhibit copies.
Parties must retain a physical backup copy of admitted exhibits to provide to the Court only if JERS technical difficulties occur.
Electronic copies via Box required for Markman, MSJ, and Daubert motions (10 days before hearing).
USB drive delivery to technical advisor required 10 days before hearing if appointed.
Courtesy copies of filings are not required.
Courtesy copies required only for emergency motions or filings within 48 hours of hearing.
Courtesy copies required only for emergency motions or pleadings filed within 48 hours of a scheduled hearing.
Courtesy copies are not required for any filings.
Courtesy copies only when specifically requested.
Courtesy copies only when specifically requested.
Chambers copies are never required for any filings.
Chambers copies are never required.
The court never requires courtesy copies of filings.
Courtesy copies are not required for any filings.
Chambers copies are never required.
Chambers copies are never required.
Chambers copies are never required for any filings.
Chambers copies are never required.
The court never requires courtesy copies of filings.
Courtesy copies of filings are never required.
District of New Jersey
View all rules for DNJ.Represented parties must mail paper copies to pro se litigants who haven't consented to email service.
One single-sided stapled courtesy copy of motion papers required, unless materials exceed one large binder (submit via USB instead).
Sealed motion papers require submission of a USB drive with all motion papers and related filings.
Courtesy copies of briefs and supporting papers required per Local Rule 7.1(g).
Courtesy copies required for ECF filings over 50 pages (2 copies, mailed within 7 days, tabbed/bound, no paperclips/binder clips/rubber bands).
One courtesy copy required for filings over 10 pages, delivered by mail or in person with exhibit tabs.
One courtesy copy of any sealed filing is required regardless of length, unless the Court directs otherwise.
One courtesy copy is required for submissions over 20 pages and must be sent to chambers by mail or courier.
Courtesy copies required for submissions over 20 pages.
One courtesy copy of supporting briefs required; exhibits filed electronically only.
Trial exhibits must be submitted via USB plus two hard copies.
Settlement memoranda must be submitted to chambers via email one week before conference.
Three bench books of exhibits must be delivered to the judge for trial.
Two courtesy copies of trial materials due 45 days before trial.
Final pretrial order must be submitted 3 weeks before conference via email with courtesy copy by mail.
Courtesy copies must be e-filed versions with ECF headers, labeled, dated, tabbed, indexed, and preferably bound and double-sided.
Physical courtesy copies are not required unless ordered.
Courtesy copies only upon Court request.
Courtesy copies to chambers only upon request.
Courtesy copies of motions are not required unless otherwise advised.
District of Columbia
View all rules for DDC.Courtesy copies of proposed findings and conclusions must be submitted in non-PDF format to chambers email.
Two courtesy copies required for submissions over 50 pages.
Courtesy copies required for filings over 20 pages, with tabbed exhibits.
Moving party must deliver 2 courtesy copies of motion papers to chambers
Joint Pretrial Statement requires ECF filing and courtesy copies to chambers.
Two courtesy hard copies required in 3-ring binders with tab dividers.
Electronic copy must be emailed to chambers by specified deadline.
Courtesy copies required for sealed submissions on filing day.
Courtesy copies required for submissions over 50 pages, spiral-bound, double-sided.
Courtesy copies required for filings over 20 pages, with tabbed exhibits.
Joint Pretrial Statement requires both physical and electronic courtesy copies submitted to chambers.
Two hard copy courtesy copies of Joint Pretrial Statement required in three-ring binders with tabbed sections.
Courtesy copies required for motions exceeding 25 pages or summary judgment motions, with specific formatting and delivery requirements.
Courtesy copies required when combined motion papers exceed 25 pages.
Pro se, IFP, and incarcerated plaintiffs excused from courtesy copies.
Pro se parties are exempt from courtesy copy requirements.
Eastern District of Texas
View all rules for EDTX.One courtesy copy of exhibits and exhibit lists required at the beginning of trial or evidentiary hearing.
Courtesy paper copies are required only for Markman briefings and dispositive motions in patent cases before Judge Mitchell.
Courtesy copies required for briefs/memoranda/motions over 75 pages.
Two copies of Exhibit List required for court
Courtesy copies required for briefs/memoranda/motions over 75 pages.
Courtesy copies required for briefs, memoranda, or motions exceeding 75 pages; must be bound, tabbed, with CM/ECF header, delivered after filing.
Two copies of Exhibit List required for court
Courtesy copies must contain only relevant pages and be placed in notebook binders.
Parties are exempt from providing paper copies for documents over 10 pages.
Courtesy copies only required when specifically requested by the judge.
Parties are exempt from providing paper courtesy copies for documents over 10 pages unless specifically requested by the judge.
Parties are exempt from providing paper copies for documents over 10 pages.
Courtesy copies only required when specifically requested by the judge.
Paper courtesy copies are not required unless specifically requested by the court.
18th Judicial Circuit Court, DuPage County
View all rules for IL-DUPAGE-CIRCUIT.Customary paper courtesy copies are required for e-filed cases unless a court order exempts them.
Moving parties must deliver courtesy copies to the court prior to hearings per Rule 6.05(c), with non-compliance risking continuance.
Courtesy copies of adoption petitions without exhibits/attachments and 10:00 a.m. call motions must be delivered to court by 3pm prior court date.
Parties filing contested motions must deliver motion papers and cited authorities to chambers at least three days before hearing.
Paper courtesy copies customarily required for court must be provided in e-file cases unless court orders otherwise.
IL-KANE-CIRCUIT
View all rules for IL-KANE-CIRCUIT.Courtesy copy of GAL report must be delivered to Probate Judge at least 1 business day before hearing.
Courtesy copies of motions/briefs (if allowed/requested by judge) must be sent to Civil Division administrative office.
Parties must provide two copies of each jury instruction to the Court; plaintiff must provide copies for each juror prior to closing arguments.
Courtesy copies of pleadings and motions must be provided to the court as directed.
Southern District of Florida
View all rules for SDFL.Northern District of Texas
View all rules for NDTX.Related Rule Categories
Maximum page counts and word limits for motions, briefs, and other filings by judge.
Electronic filing requirements, permitted filing channels, EFSP portals, and exceptions.
Filing cutoffs, deemed-filed rules, rejection handling, cure periods, and outage procedures.
E-service, mail, personal service, proof of service, certificate, and timing requirements.