Judge Christine P. O'Hearn
Individual Rules, Standing Orders & Policies
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Limits & Logistics
Courtesy Copies
Filings > 50 pages
- 2 copies • Mail • Within 7 Days
Document Format Requirements1 rule
All exhibits shall be clearly labeled, tabbed and bound. Paperclips, binder clips and rubber bands will not be accepted.
- Binding
- Securely bound
- Exhibits
Formatting
- •Exhibits shall be clearly labeled
- •Exhibits shall be tabbed
Filing & Service rules
Courtesy Copy Requirements
When electronically filed documents exceed 50 pages, two courtesy copies of the ECF-stamped motion papers must be mailed to Chambers within 7 days of filing on ECF.
If electronically filed documents exceed fifty (50) pages, two courtesy copies of the electronically filed/ECF stamped motion papers shall be mailed to Chambers within seven (7) days the papers are filed on ECF.
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Pre-Motion Conference Requirements
Before filing specified motions (dismiss, more definite statement, strike, remand, venue change, compel arbitration, judgment on pleadings), a party must submit a 3-page single-spaced pre-motion letter stating the basis and citations; adversaries respond within 7 days (max 3 pages); no reply letters or affidavits/exhibits unless directed by the Court.
before bringing a motion to dismiss, motion for a more definite statement, motion to strike a pleading and/or any part thereof, motion to remand, motion for change of venue, motion to compel arbitration, or motion for judgment on the pleadings, a party must submit a letter, not to exceed three (3) single-spaced pages, requesting a pre-motion conference. The letter must set forth the basis for the anticipated motion and include citations to relevant authority. Within seven (7) days after receipt of this letter, all adversaries must submit a written response, not to exceed three (3) single-spaced pages. No party may submit a reply letter unless directed by the Court. Affidavits and exhibits are not permitted unless directed by the Court. A proffer by the attorney, however, of the contents of any such affidavit(s) and/or exhibit(s) shall suffice.
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