Judge Juan R. Sánchez
Individual Rules, Standing Orders & Policies
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Limits & Logistics
Document Limits
Courtesy Copies
Filings > 50 pages
- 1 copy • When Requested
Adjournments
- Criminal trial continuance motions must be filed at least 14 days before trial.
- Continuance motions must be filed at least 14 days before trial.
- Formal motion not required for continuances; must present opposing counsel's position.
- Continuance requests strongly disfavored and require good cause in civil cases.
- Multiple continuance requests are strongly discouraged.
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Request must include
- Cases assigned to two-week trial pool; trial date given with at least 24-72 hours notice.
Communication
Chambers
Chambers
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Phone
Chambers
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Page & Word Limits8 rules
Any motion and its supporting memorandum of law shall not total more than 15 pages. Opposition briefs shall not exceed 15 pages.
- Motion
- Up to 15 pages
Motions and opposition briefs are limited to 15 pages each, with specific formatting requirements.
- Motion
- Up to 15 pages
- Format
- Double-spaced; 12-point Times New Roman; 1-inch margins
Exception
More pages with leave of court
Court's wording
Page Limits & Formatting: Any motion and its supporting memorandum of law shall not total more than 15 pages. Opposition briefs shall not exceed 15 pages. In those rare instances in which counsel believes additional pages are necessary, counsel should seek leave to exceed the page limit by motion. All papers submitted to the Court shall be formatted in Times New Roman size 12 font with one-inch margins and double-spaced. Footnotes should also be in size 12 font.
Replies shall not exceed seven pages and should address only issues raised in the opposition to the motion, without repeating arguments made in the initial brief.
- Reply brief
- Up to 7 pages
Reply briefs limited to 7 pages and must be filed within 7 days after opposition.
- Reply
- Up to 7 pages
Exception
More pages with leave of court
Court's wording
Reply briefs may be submitted without leave of Court in support of a motion for summary judgment or other dispositive motion, and with the Court's permission in support of non-dispositive motions. Replies shall not exceed seven pages and should address only issues raised in the opposition to the motion, without repeating arguments made in the initial brief. Replies shall be submitted no later than seven days after the opposition is filed.
A sur-reply may only be filed with permission of the Court upon good cause shown and may not exceed five pages.
- sur-reply
- Up to 5 pages
A sur-reply may only be filed with permission of the Court upon good cause shown and may not exceed five pages.
- sur-reply
- Up to 5 pages
The Court may also impose time limits on opening and closing statements. Counsel must seek the permission of the Court to present an opening or closing statement in excess of 30 minutes.
Closing argument limited to 30 minutes including rebuttal; plaintiff must reserve rebuttal time.
Court's wording
Judge Sánchez allows only 30 minutes for closing argument, including rebuttal, unless leave is granted for additional time. Plaintiff’s counsel should be sure to reserve time from his or her closing to use for rebuttal. Failure to do so will constitute a waiver of rebuttal.
Document Format Requirements7 rules
All papers submitted to the Court shall be formatted in Times New Roman size 12 font with one-inch margins and double-spaced. Footnotes should also be in size 12 font.
- Font
- Times New Roman
- Font size
- 12 points
- Line spacing
- Double
- Margins
- 1 inch
Counsel must dress professionally, maintain dignified conduct, and address all remarks to the Court.
Court's wording
Counsel shall dress in a professional manner. The trial shall at all times be conducted in a dignified and formal manner. Counsel shall not raise their voices any louder than is necessary to be clearly heard by the Court, witnesses, and the jury. All remarks should be addressed to the Court. Counsel should never act or speak disrespectfully to the Court or opposing counsel in any manner.
Counsel’s demeanor should reflect courtesy and professionalism. Counsel shall not exhibit familiarity with the parties, jurors, or opposing counsel, and should avoid using first names. During opening statements or closing arguments, no juror should be addressed individually or by name. Neither counsel nor the parties, by their body language or facial expression, shall convey their reaction to the testimony of a witness.
Formatting
- •Avoid using first names
Food, drink, and chewing gum are prohibited in the courtroom, and witnesses should be so instructed. Personal water bottles are permitted if kept on the floor.
Counsel must rise to address the Court. Address the Court as “Your Honor.”
Formatting
- •Address the Court as “Your Honor”
Cell phones and electronic devices must be turned off before entering courtroom; recording/photographs prohibited.
Court's wording
The possession of cell phones and other electronic devices in the courthouse is governed by the May 16, 2019 Standing Order on this subject, which is available here on the court website. Cell phones and other electronic devices must be turned off (not on silent or vibrate mode) before entering the courtroom, absent the Court’s prior permission. Recording or taking photographs in the courtroom is strictly prohibited. See Local Rule of Civil Procedure 83.3. A violation of these rules may result in confiscation of the cell phone or device and prosecution.
Counsel shall confer and prepare a single, joint exhibit chart in PDF format that includes all exhibits admitted into evidence. Each exhibit must include a neutral, non-argumentative description. The exhibit chart shall be formatted as follows:
- File type
- Exhibit chart
Formatting
- •Columns: Exhibit No., Description, Marked, Admitted, Witness
Document Filing Requirements38 rules
Extension requests must specify if opposed and whether other deadlines are affected.
Court's wording
Requests for extensions of case management deadlines may be submitted by letter sent via email, facsimile, or hard copy, and must state whether the request is opposed or unopposed and whether the requested extension will affect other existing deadlines.
Parties must email the completed Joint Rule 16 Conference Information Report to chambers at least one day before the conference.
Court's wording
The parties must also complete the Joint Rule 16 Conference Information Report included in these Policies and Procedures here, and must email the completed Report to chambers no later than one day before the Rule 16 conference.
The letter must certify that counsel have made a good faith effort to resolve the issue themselves.
When referring to the record in the briefing on any motion, counsel must specify the relevant exhibit, page, and line numbers.
Summary judgment motions require separate statement of undisputed material facts in numbered paragraphs.
Court's wording
Any motion for summary judgment pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 56 shall be accompanied by a separate, short, and concise statement, in numbered paragraphs, of the material facts as to which the moving party contends there is no genuine issue to be tried.
Factual assertions in summary judgment statements must cite specific record portions with exhibit, page, and line numbers.
Court's wording
Each factual assertion shall be accompanied by a citation to the specific portion(s) of the record that support the assertion, including the exhibit, page, and line number. The Court will not consider factual assertions not supported by a citation to the record.
The opposing party shall also set forth in enumerated paragraphs any additional facts which the party contends preclude summary judgment.
All facts set forth in the moving party’s statement of undisputed facts shall be deemed admitted unless controverted by the opposing party.
Opposition to summary judgment requires separate statement responding to moving party's numbered paragraphs.
Court's wording
A party opposing a motion for summary judgment shall file a separate, short, and concise statement responding to the numbered paragraphs set forth in the moving party’s statement of undisputed facts and either conceding the facts as undisputed or stating a genuine dispute exists.
When submitting deposition testimony as an exhibit, parties are requested to submit the entire deposition transcript.
Include
- •Entire deposition transcript
Reply briefs may be submitted without leave of Court in support of a motion for summary judgment or other dispositive motion, and with the Court’s permission in support of non-dispositive motions.
Opposition must cite specific record portions when asserting genuine disputes in summary judgment.
Court's wording
If the opposing party asserts a genuine dispute exists as to any fact, the party shall cite to the specific portion(s) of the record that create the dispute, including the exhibit, page, and line number.
Replies shall be submitted no later than seven days after the opposition is filed.
The parties shall also submit joint requested points for charge and a joint verdict slip with only the disputed points highlighted. Judge Sánchez prefers the Third Circuit Model Jury Instructions, where applicable, but will hear argument on reasons for deviations. The joint requested points for charge and joint verdict slip shall be filed on the docket, one instruction per page in sequence, and shall be sent by email to Chambers_of_Judge_Sanchez@paed.uscourts.gov in Microsoft Word format. An email to chambers does not constitute filing.
Proposed order for continuance must comply with Speedy Trial Act and include detailed finding on ends of justice.
Court's wording
The proposed form of order must be consistent with the requirements of the Speedy Trial Act, 18 U.S.C. § 3161(h)(7), and must include a proposed finding that explains in reasonable detail why the ends of justice served by granting the requested continuance outweigh the best interest of the public and the defendant in a speedy trial.
Criminal continuance requests must be by motion stating reasons and accompanied by proposed order.
Court's wording
A request for a continuance must be filed as a motion stating the reasons for the request. Any such motion must be accompanied by a proposed form of order which, if approved by the Court, would grant the relief sought by the motion.
Government must file notice of Rule 404(b) evidence before final pretrial conference with summary, purpose, and logical inference chain.
Court's wording
If the Government expects to introduce Rule 404(b) evidence relating to other crimes, wrongs, or acts, it must file a notice of its intention to do so prior to the final pretrial conference. The notice shall include a brief summary of the proposed evidence. It shall also identify the purpose for which the evidence will be offered and explain how the evidence fits into a chain of logical inferences connecting it to a proper purpose, no link of which is an improper propensity inference.
Before a defendant offers a guilty plea, the plea memorandum, guilty plea agreement (if applicable), and acknowledgment of rights must be completed and reviewed with the defendant, and must be provided to the Court two days prior to the change of plea hearing, if possible.
Sentencing motions must be filed 14 days before sentencing; responses 7 days before. Email does not constitute filing.
Court's wording
Sentencing motions and supporting memoranda must be filed at least 14 days prior to the scheduled sentencing date, and any response thereto must be filed at least seven days prior to the scheduled sentencing date. Emailing these materials to chambers does not constitute filing.
PSR objections must be sent to the probation officer in advance; cannot be first raised in a sentencing memorandum.
Court's wording
To avoid delay in sentencing, all objections to the Presentence Investigation Report (PSR) must be sent to the probation officer in advance of sentencing. In no event shall counsel raise objections for the first time in a sentencing memorandum.
Sentencing memoranda must be filed simultaneously no later than one week before sentencing; responses 3 days before.
Court's wording
Sentencing memoranda (exclusive of motions) by both the Government and the defense must be filed simultaneously no later than one week before the scheduled sentencing date, and any response thereto must be filed at least three days prior to the scheduled sentencing date.
Pretrial motions must follow Scheduling Order deadlines.
Court's wording
All pretrial motions—including motions in limine and any motions challenging the indictment, seeking suppression of evidence, or raising any dispositive matters—must be filed in accordance with the deadlines set forth in the Scheduling Order entered in the case.
Before a defendant offers a guilty plea, the plea memorandum, guilty plea agreement (if applicable), and acknowledgment of rights must be completed and reviewed with the defendant, and must be provided to the Court two days prior to the change of plea hearing, if possible. Plea papers may be transmitted to chambers in hard copy or by email to Chambers_of_ Judge_Sanchez@paed.uscourts.gov, with a copy to Nancy_DeLisle@paed.uscourts.gov. Parties must also file plea memoranda on the docket.
- Document
- Guilty plea documents
Must include
- •Plea memorandum
- •Guilty plea agreement
- •Acknowledgment of rights
Parties must advise Court about testimony plans when filing motions.
Court's wording
Upon the filing of any motion, the parties shall advise the Court whether they intend to present testimony in support of or in opposition to the motion and the expected duration of any such testimony, so that the Court can schedule a motion hearing, if necessary.
Requests for a continuance of trial must be made by motion, as set forth in Section IV.C. below.
Government must file Rule 404(b) notice before final pretrial conference with summary, purpose, logical chain, and proposed jury instruction.
- Document
- Rule 404(b) notice
Must include
- •Brief summary
- •Proposed jury instruction
Court's wording
If the Government expects to introduce Rule 404(b) evidence relating to other crimes, wrongs, or acts, it must file a notice of its intention to do so prior to the final pretrial conference. The notice shall include a brief summary of the proposed evidence. It shall also identify the purpose for which the evidence will be offered and explain how the evidence fits into a chain of logical inferences connecting it to a proper purpose, no link of which is an improper propensity inference. See United States v. Davis, 726 F.3d 434, 442 (3d Cir. 2013). The notice shall also include a proposed jury instruction to precede the introduction of such evidence.
Sentencing memoranda must be filed simultaneously one week before sentencing; responses 3 days before.
Court's wording
Sentencing memoranda (exclusive of motions) by both the Government and the defense must be filed simultaneously no later than one week before the scheduled sentencing date, and any response thereto must be filed at least three days prior to the scheduled sentencing date.
Plea agreement must specify plea type and Rule 11(c)(1) subsection, and inform defendant of no withdrawal right under 11(c)(1)(B).
Court's wording
The guilty plea agreement and memorandum must state whether the plea is a general plea of guilty, a conditional plea, or a plea of nolo contendere. The guilty plea agreement also must disclose to the defendant and the Court whether the plea is entered pursuant to Federal Rule of Criminal Procedure 11(c)(1)(A), (B) or (C), relating to the obligation of the Government regarding other charges under subsection (A), a non-binding sentencing recommendation under subsection (B), or a binding sentencing recommendation under subsection (C). In addition, the plea agreement must inform the defendant and remind the Court, pursuant to Rule 11(c)(3)(B), that the defendant has no right to withdraw the plea if the Court does not follow the recommendation or request if the plea is entered under 11(c)(1)(B).
Continuance orders must comply with Speedy Trial Act and include detailed findings.
Court's wording
The proposed form of order must be consistent with the requirements of the Speedy Trial Act, 18 U.S.C. § 3161(h)(7), and must include a proposed finding that explains in reasonable detail why the ends of justice served by granting the requested continuance outweigh the best interest of the public and the defendant in a speedy trial.
Continuance requests must be filed as motions with proposed orders.
Court's wording
A request for a continuance must be filed as a motion stating the reasons for the request. Any such motion must be accompanied by a proposed form of order which, if approved by the Court, would grant the relief sought by the motion.
PSR objections must be sent to probation officer before sentencing; cannot raise for first time in sentencing memorandum.
Court's wording
To avoid delay in sentencing, all objections to the Presentence Investigation Report (PSR) must be sent to the probation officer in advance of sentencing. In no event shall counsel raise objections for the first time in a sentencing memorandum.
Sentencing motions must be filed 14 days before sentencing; responses 7 days before. Email to chambers not sufficient.
Court's wording
Sentencing motions and supporting memoranda must be filed at least 14 days prior to the scheduled sentencing date, and any response thereto must be filed at least seven days prior to the scheduled sentencing date. Emailing these materials to chambers does not constitute filing.
Counsel shall ensure that each exhibit number in the exhibit chart is hyperlinked to the corresponding file in the appropriate subfolder.
The Court will have counsel agree on the record to the following: 1. The use of the laptop during deliberations, and 2. They have reviewed all the exhibits on the laptop and agree they are accurate copies of the exhibits admitted into evidence at trial.
Jencks Act and Rule 26.2 statements should be disclosed before trial to avoid delays.
Court's wording
Judge Sánchez strongly encourages the disclosure of Jencks Act and Rule 26.2 statements prior to trial so that any dispute may be resolved at the final pretrial conference without delaying the trial. If disclosure is withheld until after direct examination, the statements will be presumed to be relevant, and the opposing party will be afforded a recess to prepare for cross-examination.
Disputes over transcript accuracy must be resolved before final pretrial conference.
Court's wording
If tapes are used in a case, counsel shall jointly resolve any dispute regarding the accuracy of transcripts prior to the final pretrial conference. Any unresolved dispute must be raised at the conference.
Stipulations and consent decrees must be signed by all counsel; electronic signatures permitted per Local Rule 7.4(b).
Court's wording
Any stipulations, consent decrees, or other documents requiring Court approval or signature must be signed by all counsel. Electronic signatures are permitted in accordance with Local Rule of Civil Procedure 7.4(b).
Judge Sánchez generally permits recross-examination only “[w]here new evidence is opened up on redirect examination.” United States v. Riggi, 951 F.2d 1368, 1375 (3d Cir. 1991) (explaining “the privilege of recross-examination as to matters not covered on redirect examination lies within the trial court’s discretion” (citation omitted)).
Filing & Service rules
Courtesy Copy Requirements
Courtesy copies not required unless requested; encouraged for filings over 50 pages with tabbed exhibits.
Courtesy copies are not required unless specifically requested by chambers. Where a filing includes voluminous exhibits (i.e., over 50 pages), parties are encouraged to provide a courtesy copy of the filing to chambers with a tabbed set of exhibits.
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Courtesy copies encouraged for filings with exhibits over 50 pages; tabbed exhibits should be included.
Courtesy copies are not required unless specifically requested by chambers. Where a filing includes voluminous exhibits (i.e., over 50 pages), parties are encouraged to provide a courtesy copy of the filing to chambers with a tabbed set of exhibits.
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Sealing & Redaction Procedures
Highly sensitive documents require compliance with January 22, 2021 Standing Order procedures.
Parties filing “Highly Sensitive Documents,” i.e., those containing sensitive or confidential information that is likely to be of interest to a foreign power or agent of a foreign power and whose use or disclosure by such a foreign actor would cause significant harm, shall comply with the procedures and requirements set forth in the January 22, 2021 Standing Order captioned In re: Procedures Governing the Filing or Retrieval of Highly Sensitive Documents, available here on the court website.
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Please refer to Local Rule of Civil Procedure 5.1.2, Section 6, for instructions on filing sealed documents. Parties are reminded that sealed filings should be accompanied by a motion for leave to file under seal.
Please refer to Local Rule of Civil Procedure 5.1.2, Section 6, for instructions on filing sealed documents. Parties are reminded that sealed filings should be accompanied by a motion for leave to file under seal.
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Parties are reminded that sealed filings should be accompanied by a motion for leave to file under seal.
Parties are reminded that sealed filings should be accompanied by a motion for leave to file under seal.
Filing Bundling Requirements
The joint exhibit chart and all exhibits must be provided together on a single USB flash drive organized into three subfolders: PDFs (documents), Videos (AVI or compatible), and Audio (WAV or compatible).
Counsel shall provide the joint exhibit chart in the above format along with a USB flash drive containing the exhibits organized into three folders: (1) PDFs (documents), (2) Videos (AVI or other compatible format), and (3) Audio (WAV or other compatible format).
Page 1 | Protocol for Use of Electronic Evidence at Trial
Pre-Motion Conference Requirements
Motions to compel or other discovery motions should not be filed until a telephone conference has been held.
Motions to compel or other discovery motions should not be filed until a telephone conference has been held.
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Pre-motion certification required for Rule 12 motions that opposing counsel was given opportunity to cure.
Curable Defects: Before any motion based on a curable defect under Rule 12 is filed, counsel must certify that opposing counsel has been given an opportunity to cure the defect.
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Motions for Injunctive Relief: When a temporary restraining order is requested, Judge Sánchez will immediately schedule a conference to hear the motion. Unless the urgency of the circumstances preclude notice to opposing counsel, Judge Sánchez requires that all counsel be present.
Motions for Injunctive Relief: When a temporary restraining order is requested, Judge Sánchez will immediately schedule a conference to hear the motion. Unless the urgency of the circumstances preclude notice to opposing counsel, Judge Sánchez requires that all counsel be present.
Page 5 | Motions for Injunctive Relief
Deposition designation disputes resolved at final pretrial conference; specific exchange deadlines apply.
Judge Sánchez expects to decide disputes regarding deposition designations and preserved objections within depositions at the final pretrial conference. To facilitate the timely resolution of such disputes, the parties must exchange deposition designations at least one week prior to the final pretrial conference, and counter-designations must be exchanged at least three days prior to the conference. The parties must submit any objections to designations and counter- designations to the Court in writing no later than one day before the final pretrial conference, along with a copy of the deposition transcript(s). Objections should be raised by letter referencing the page number(s) and ground(s) for objection; a formal motion is not required.
Page 8 | Final Pretrial Conferences
Final pretrial conference held at least 30 days after discovery closes and during week before trial.
Judge Sánchez regularly lists a final pretrial conference date in the Scheduling Order. Generally, the final pretrial conference will be held no less than 30 days after the close of discovery and during the week preceding the trial date or trial pool to which a case is assigned.
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Pending summary judgment motions must be argued at final pretrial conference.
If a motion for summary judgment is pending when the final pretrial conference takes place, counsel must be prepared to argue the motion at the conference.
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Motions in limine must meet Scheduling Order deadline; late filings require good cause.
Motions in limine with respect to legal matters that the parties reasonably expect to arise during trial must be presented in accordance with the deadline established in the Scheduling Order. Motions in limine filed after the deadline will be considered only upon a showing of good cause.
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Upon filing any pretrial motion in criminal cases, parties must advise Court of intent to present testimony and expected duration.
Upon the filing of any motion, the parties shall advise the Court whether they intend to present testimony in support of or in opposition to the motion and the expected duration of any such testimony, so that the Court can schedule a motion hearing, if necessary.
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Adjournment & Extension Requirements
Continuance or extension requests must be submitted by letter to Judge Sánchez.
Requests for a continuance of any court proceeding or an extension of any case management deadline must be directed to Judge Sánchez by letter.
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Formal motion not required for continuances; must present opposing counsel's position.
A formal motion is not required. The party requesting a continuance must present the position of opposing counsel.
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Cases assigned to two-week trial pool; trial date given with at least 24-72 hours notice.
Judge Sánchez’s Scheduling Order will usually assign a case to a two-week trial pool. All parties, witnesses, and counsel can expect their cases to be tried during the trial pool period and should arrange their schedules accordingly. Judge Sánchez will make every effort to give counsel reasonable notice of a trial date within the trial pool period and will attempt to notify counsel at least 72 hours—and in no event less than 24 hours—before the day trial is to commence.
Page 8 | Final Pretrial Conferences
Criminal trial continuance motions must be filed at least 14 days before trial.
Any motion for a continuance must be filed no later than 14 days in advance of the scheduled trial date.
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Judge Sánchez will not consider any request for a continuance exceeding 90 days.
Judge Sánchez will not consider any request for a continuance exceeding 90 days.
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Continuance motions must be filed at least 14 days before trial.
Any motion for a continuance must be filed no later than 14 days in advance of the scheduled trial date.
Extensions for dispositive motion or trial pool deadlines granted only in very limited circumstances.
Judge Sánchez will extend the deadline for filing dispositive motions or a trial pool date only in very limited circumstances and where genuinely necessary.
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Unopposed extension requests are not automatically granted.
Unopposed extension requests are not automatically granted.
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Continuance requests strongly disfavored and require good cause in civil cases.
Judge Sánchez strongly disfavors requests for continuances. In civil cases, counsel must have good cause for the request.
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Multiple continuance requests in criminal cases are strongly discouraged.
Multiple continuance requests are strongly discouraged.
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Multiple continuance requests are strongly discouraged.
Multiple continuance requests are strongly discouraged.
Sentencing scheduled on plea acceptance or conviction; continuances discouraged and limited to 90 days.
Judge Sánchez will schedule sentencing on the day the Court accepts a defendant's guilty plea or after a defendant is convicted at trial. Judge Sánchez discourages continuances of sentencing, and sentencing will be continued for good cause only. Judge Sánchez will not consider any request for a continuance exceeding 90 days.
If, after receiving a first continuance, both counsel for the Government and defense counsel believe that good cause exists for an additional continuance beyond the 90-day period, counsel may submit a written request for an additional continuance, explaining why good cause exists and whether the request is opposed or unopposed.
If, after receiving a first continuance, both counsel for the Government and defense counsel believe that good cause exists for an additional continuance beyond the 90-day period, counsel may submit a written request for an additional continuance, explaining why good cause exists and whether the request is opposed or unopposed.
Chambers Communication Rules
Correspondence to chambers must include case name/number in subject line and be copied to all parties.
Correspondence directed to Judge Sánchez may be transmitted to chambers in hard copy, by facsimile, or by email to Chambers_of_Judge_Sanchez@paed.uscourts.gov, with a copy to Nancy_DeLisle@paed.uscourts.gov. Emails must include the Case Name and Case Number in the subject line. Written communications with chambers must be copied to all counsel and unrepresented parties.
Page 2 | A. Communications with Judge Sánchez's Chambers
Chambers communication limited to scheduling and non-substantive matters only; no ex parte substantive communications allowed.
Judge Sánchez permits communications with chambers by telephone, letter, email, or facsimile regarding scheduling and other non-substantive matters only. Under no circumstances may any party or counsel communicate ex parte with any chambers personnel concerning substantive matters.
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In the event the parties are unable to resolve a discovery dispute on their own, counsel should request a telephone conference with Judge Sánchez by emailing a letter to chambers briefly outlining the nature of the dispute. The letter must certify that counsel have made a good faith effort to resolve the issue themselves.
In the event the parties are unable to resolve a discovery dispute on their own, counsel should request a telephone conference with Judge Sánchez by emailing a letter to chambers briefly outlining the nature of the dispute. The letter must certify that counsel have made a good faith effort to resolve the issue themselves.
Page 4 | II. C. Discovery
Settlement requires immediate notification to chambers and dismissal request per Local Rule 41.1.
Upon reaching a settlement, counsel must notify Judge Sánchez's chambers immediately and request dismissal of the action pursuant to Local Rule of Civil Procedure 41.1.
Page 4 | II. D. Settlement Conferences
If good cause exists, a continuance must be sought as soon as possible. Requests for continuances should be directed to Judge Sánchez by letter and may be emailed to chambers with a copy to opposing counsel.
If good cause exists, a continuance must be sought as soon as possible. Requests for continuances should be directed to Judge Sánchez by letter and may be emailed to chambers with a copy to opposing counsel.
Page 6 | Continuances
The joint requested points for charge and joint verdict slip shall be filed on the docket, one instruction per page in sequence, and shall be sent by email to Chambers_of_Judge_Sanchez@paed.uscourts.gov in Microsoft Word format. An email to chambers does not constitute filing.
The joint requested points for charge and joint verdict slip shall be filed on the docket, one instruction per page in sequence, and shall be sent by email to Chambers_of_Judge_Sanchez@paed.uscourts.gov in Microsoft Word format. An email to chambers does not constitute filing.
Page 8 | Requested Voir Dire, Points for Charge, Verdict Slip, and Pretrial Memoranda
Criminal case scheduling matters may be emailed to Courtroom Deputy, but continuance/extension requests must be by motion with proposed order.
In criminal cases, counsel may communicate with Judge Sánchez's Courtroom Deputy, Nancy DeLisle, by email regarding scheduling matters at Nancy_DeLisle@paed.uscourts.gov; however, requests for a continuance of any court proceeding or an extension of any case management deadline must be directed to Judge Sánchez by motion with proposed order.
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Continuance and extension requests must be submitted by letter to Judge Sánchez.
Requests for a continuance of any court proceeding or an extension of any case management deadline must be directed to Judge Sánchez by letter.
Written communications to chambers must be copied to all counsel and unrepresented parties.
Written communications with chambers must be copied to all counsel and unrepresented parties.
Emails to chambers must include case name and case number in the subject line.
Emails must include the Case Name and Case Number in the subject line.
Email scheduling allowed with deputy; continuance requests must be motions with proposed orders.
In criminal cases, counsel may communicate with Judge Sánchez’s Courtroom Deputy, Nancy DeLisle, by email regarding scheduling matters at Nancy_DeLisle@paed.uscourts.gov; however, requests for a continuance of any court proceeding or an extension of any case management deadline must be directed to Judge Sánchez by motion with proposed order.
Chambers communications are limited to scheduling and non-substantive matters; ex parte substantive communications are prohibited.
Judge Sánchez permits communications with chambers by telephone, letter, email, or facsimile regarding scheduling and other non-substantive matters only. Under no circumstances may any party or counsel communicate ex parte with any chambers personnel concerning substantive matters.
Communications with chambers should be copied to all counsel.
Communications with chambers should be copied to all counsel.
Correspondence to Judge Sánchez must be copied to Nancy DeLisle.
Correspondence directed to Judge Sánchez may be transmitted to chambers in hard copy, by facsimile, or by email to Chambers_of_Judge_Sanchez@paed.uscourts.gov, and must be copied to Nancy_DeLisle@paed.uscourts.gov.
Joint Rule 16 Conference Information Report must be emailed to chambers at least one day before the Rule 16 conference.
Email this form to Chambers no later than one day before the Rule 16 Conference chambers_of_judge_sanchez@paed.uscourts.gov
Civil cases
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Form must be emailed to chambers one day before Rule 16 conference
Email this form to Chambers no later than one day before the Rule 16 Conference
Civil cases
Page 2 | Email this form to Chambers
Correspondence directed to Judge Sánchez may be transmitted to chambers in hard copy, by facsimile, or by email to Chambers_of_Judge_Sanchez@paed.uscourts.gov, and must be copied to Nancy_DeLisle@paed.uscourts.gov. Communications with chambers should be copied to all counsel.
Correspondence directed to Judge Sánchez may be transmitted to chambers in hard copy, by facsimile, or by email to Chambers_of_Judge_Sanchez@paed.uscourts.gov, and must be copied to Nancy_DeLisle@paed.uscourts.gov. Communications with chambers should be copied to all counsel.
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Contact Courtroom Deputy Nancy DeLisle for scheduling inquiries; law clerks may assist if unavailable but cannot provide legal advice.
Telephone and email inquiries should be directed to Judge Sánchez's Courtroom Deputy, Nancy DeLisle, at the contact information listed below. If Ms. DeLisle is unavailable, attorneys may speak to Judge Sánchez's law clerks regarding scheduling matters; however, law clerks may not provide advice to counsel.
Page 2 | A. Communications with Judge Sánchez's Chambers
Extension requests may be submitted via email, fax, or hard copy letter.
Requests for extensions of case management deadlines may be submitted by letter sent via email, facsimile, or hard copy
Page 3 | II. A. Requests for Extensions of Time
Requests for continuances should be directed to Judge Sánchez by letter and may be emailed to chambers with a copy to opposing counsel. A formal motion is not required. The party requesting a continuance must present the position of opposing counsel.
Requests for continuances should be directed to Judge Sánchez by letter and may be emailed to chambers with a copy to opposing counsel. A formal motion is not required. The party requesting a continuance must present the position of opposing counsel.
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Counsel may call chambers for guidance during the week before the trial pool.
Counsel may call chambers during the week before the trial pool for guidance.
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Counsel may call chambers during week before trial pool for guidance.
Counsel may call chambers during the week before the trial pool for guidance.
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Sidebar conferences discouraged; resolve issues at final pretrial conference.
Judge Sánchez discourages sidebar conferences; issues should be resolved at the final pretrial conference.
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Trial matters must be raised during specified times: 8-9 AM, breaks, lunch, or after jury dismissal.
Any matter arising during trial must be brought to the judge’s attention between 8 a.m. and 9 a.m., during breaks, at lunchtime, or after the jury is dismissed for the day.
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Plea papers may be emailed to chambers at specified addresses, but must also be filed on the docket.
Plea papers may be transmitted to chambers in hard copy or by email to Chambers_of_ Judge_Sanchez@paed.uscourts.gov, with a copy to Nancy_DeLisle@paed.uscourts.gov. Parties must also file plea memoranda on the docket.
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Email inquiries should be directed to Courtroom Deputy Nancy DeLisle.
Telephone and email inquiries should be directed to Judge Sánchez's Courtroom Deputy, Nancy DeLisle, at the contact information listed below.
Courtroom technology requests should be directed to the Courtroom Technology department via email or phone.
Requests concerning courtroom technology should be directed to the Courtroom Technology department at PAEDml_Courtroom_Technology@paed.uscourts.gov or 267-299-7102.
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