(JPS) Ex parte Applications, Temporary Restraining Orders and Injunctions: Refer to the Local Rules and the Court's Standing Order.

(JPS) Calls or e-mails will not be returned regarding the status of submitted motions, stipulations, or proposed orders. Counsel may determine the status of any submitted motion, stipulation, or proposed order by accessing the docket through PACER. Counsel are not permitted to contact the judge's law clerks or judicial assistant unless responding to an inquiry they initiated.

Silent on page limits motions.

Silent on page limits oppositions.

Silent on page limits replies.

Silent on font formatting.

Silent on footnote policy.

Silent on motion notice days.

(JPS) Civil motions are heard on: Monday at 1:30 p.m. Criminal matters are heard on: Monday at 8:00 a.m. It is not necessary to clear a motion date with the Courtroom Deputy Clerk ("CRD") before filing the motion. Before filing motions, the parties must check the section of this webpage regarding Closed Motion Dates to make sure the hearing date has not been closed. If a motion is calendared for a date that is closed, the Court will STRIKE the Motion. If Monday is a holiday, counsel shall choose the next available/open Monday hearing date.

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(JPS) Counsel are ORDERED to deliver 2 copies of all documents filed electronically to Chambers. For each document filed electronically, one copy shall be marked "CHAMBERS COPY" and the other copy shall be marked "COURTESY COPY." The copies of each electronically filed document must include on each page the running header created by the ECF system. In addition, on the first page of each copy, in the space between lines 1-7 to the right of the center, counsel shall include the date the document was e-filed and the document number. The copies shall be delivered to Chambers no later than 10:00 a.m. on the next business day after the document was electronically filed. For any document that is not required to be filed electronically, counsel are ORDERED to deliver 1 conformed copy of the document, which shall be marked "COURTESY COPY" to Chambers at the time of filing. Judge Walter's courtesy box is located outside Chambers on the 7th floor. Do not buzz Chambers regarding delivery of documents.

(JPS) When a proposed order accompanies a filing, a WordPerfect or Word copy of the proposed order, along with a copy of the PDF electronically filed main document, shall be e-mailed to the Chamber's e-mail address listed on the ECF Website. The subject line of the e-mail shall be in the following format: court's divisional office, year, case type, case number, document control number assigned to the main document at the time of filing, judge's initials and filer (party) name. Failure to comply with this requirement may result in the denial or striking of the request or the Court may withhold ruling on the request until the Court receives the required documents.

(JPS) The copies of each electronically filed document must include on each page the running header created by the ECF system. In addition, on the first page of each copy, in the space between lines 1-7 to the right of the center, counsel shall include the date the document was e-filed and the document number.

(JPS) Filing civil documents under seal: Refer to the Local Rules and the Court's Standing Order. Filing criminal documents under seal: Refer to the Local Rules.

Silent on oral argument default.

(JPS) Tentative rulings are not issued.

(JPS) Tentative rulings are not issued.

(JPS) HEARINGS: All civil and criminal matters will be held in person unless instructed otherwise. At this time the Court is not conducting any telephonic or video conference hearings. Please do not email the clerk requesting a remote appearance. Should the parties still wish to request a remote appearance, no later than three (3) court days before the court proceeding an ex parte application and proposed order or stipulation and proposed order shall be filed. Such a request must be supported by a declaration setting forth good cause for the remote appearance. In the unlikely event the court grants the request, the type of remote appearance allowed will be at the court's discretion.

(JPS) Continuances are granted only upon a showing of good cause. Requests for continuances must be made by motion, stipulation, or application with a separate proposed order accompanied by a declaration setting forth the reasons for the requested continuance. The declaration should also state whether there have been any prior requests for continuances and whether these requests were granted or denied by the Court and shall include all pending dates set by the Court. Stipulations extending dates set by this Court are not effective unless approved by the Court. Requests for continuance should be submitted well in advance of the requested relief. Requests for continuance not in compliance with the Court's Standing Order or the Local Rules will be denied.

(JPS) Discovery motions are to be calendared before the Magistrate Judge.

(JPS) Discovery motions are to be calendared before the Magistrate Judge.