Eastern District of New York Exhibit Requirements
The Eastern District of New York (EDNY) covers Brooklyn, Queens, Staten Island, Nassau, and Suffolk Counties on Long Island. The district handles a diverse caseload including civil rights cases, federal criminal prosecutions, and complex commercial litigation. EDNY shares similar local rules with SDNY but has distinct judge-specific practices.
- The Eastern District of New York's primary exhibit rule is Local Civil Rule 26.3, 26.4.
- Plaintiffs in the Eastern District of New York mark exhibits PX-1, PX-2, PX-3....
- Defendants in the Eastern District of New York mark exhibits DX-A, DX-B, DX-C....
- The Eastern District of New York accepts e-filings through CM/ECF (PACER), with a limit of 35 MB per document.
- Exhibits in the Eastern District of New York are exchanged per pretrial order (typically 30 days).
- The Eastern District of New York (EDNY) sits within the Second Circuit.
- ExhibitPrep applies EDNY exhibit stamps entirely in the browser, so case files never leave the attorney's computer.
Quick Reference
| E-Filing System | CM/ECF (PACER) |
| File Size Limit | 35 MB per document |
| Plaintiff Marking | PX-1, PX-2, PX-3... |
| Defendant Marking | DX-A, DX-B, DX-C... |
| Exchange Deadline | Per pretrial order (typically 30 days) |
| Primary Rule | Local Civil Rule 26.3, 26.4 |
What This Guide Covers
Divisions & Courthouses
Brooklyn
- •Main courthouse at Cadman Plaza
- •Majority of civil and criminal cases
- •Most commercial litigation
- •Civil rights cases
Central Islip (Long Island)
- •Nassau and Suffolk County cases
- •Immigration proceedings
- •Growing commercial caseload
Judge-Specific Practices
EDNY judges maintain individual practices that can significantly modify local rules. Some judges require specific exhibit formats, courtesy copies, or have unique pretrial conference procedures. Always check the assigned judge's Individual Rules and Standing Orders on the court website before filing.
Pro Tips for EDNY
- 1Check judge individual practices before filing - requirements vary significantly
- 2EDNY and SDNY rules are similar but not identical - verify EDNY-specific requirements
- 3Joint pretrial orders typically include detailed exhibit exchange provisions
- 4Use consistent PX/DX exhibit marking throughout the case
- 5File confidential documents under seal per Local Rule 83.8
- 6Review ECF filing receipt immediately for any errors
Common Mistakes to Avoid
EDNY Exhibit FAQ
Are EDNY and SDNY exhibit rules the same?
No. EDNY and SDNY share a similar structure, both using PX-1/DX-A style marking under local civil rules, but the two districts have distinct Local Civil Rule 26.3/26.4 provisions and separate judge-specific practices, so confirm EDNY-specific requirements rather than assuming SDNY rules apply.
What counties does the Eastern District of New York cover?
EDNY covers Brooklyn, Queens, Staten Island, and Nassau and Suffolk Counties on Long Island, with courthouses in Brooklyn (Cadman Plaza, handling the majority of cases) and Central Islip.
What is the file size limit for exhibits filed in EDNY?
EDNY accepts documents up to 35 MB per file through CM/ECF (PACER).
Does EDNY require Bates numbering on exhibits?
Bates numbering is expected for document productions in EDNY, and joint pretrial orders typically spell out detailed exhibit exchange provisions tied to the pretrial conference date.
How do you file confidential exhibits under seal in EDNY?
Confidential documents are filed under seal per Local Rule 83.8, and attorneys should review the ECF filing receipt immediately after submission to confirm the sealing was processed correctly.
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