Current through May 13, 2026

Briefing Schedule

S.D.N.Y. — ## S4.

S4. Briefing Schedule

SDNY operates a two-track briefing system based on motion type.

Track 1: Discovery Motions (Rule 6.1(a))

Applies to motions under FRCP 26-37 and 45(d)(3).

PaperDeadline
Response7 days after service of moving papers
Reply2 days after service of answering papers

Track 2: All Other Civil Motions (Rule 6.1(b))

PaperDeadline
Response14 days after service
Reply7 days after service

Filing and Service (Rule 6.1(c))

Filing and service is via ECF unless the party is otherwise exempt from electronic filing.

Computing Deadlines

Compute all days per FRCP 6. Individual judges may modify these default schedules per their individual practices.