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Second Circuit

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.

EDNYCM/ECF (PACER)Per pretrial order (typically 30 days)
Prepare ExhibitsFederal Court Guide PDF

Quick Reference

E-Filing SystemCM/ECF (PACER)
File Size Limit35 MB per document
Plaintiff MarkingPX-1, PX-2, PX-3...
Defendant MarkingDX-A, DX-B, DX-C...
Exchange DeadlinePer pretrial order (typically 30 days)
Primary RuleLocal Civil Rule 26.3, 26.4

What This Guide Covers

Local Civil Rule 26.3 discovery requirements
Local Civil Rule 26.4 expert disclosure
Joint pretrial order requirements
ECF filing mandatory for all exhibits
Bates numbering expected for document productions
Individual judge practices vary significantly
Pro se litigation guidance available
Alternative dispute resolution program

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

Assuming SDNY rules apply identically to EDNY
Not reviewing individual judge practices and standing orders
Missing joint pretrial order deadlines
Inconsistent exhibit numbering across filings
Failing to Bates number document productions
Not filing exhibits electronically when required

Related Court Guides

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Alphabetic labels with per-exhibit numbering

Federal Overview

FRCP Rule 26 & CM/ECF

Federal PDF Guide

Comprehensive PDF download

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