Attorney's Handbook  (revised 1/1/12)

Contents of Attorney's Handbook

INTRODUCTION

CLERK’S OFFICE STRUCTURE AND INFORMATION REQUESTS

Courtroom Deputy Clerks

Pro Se Matters

Dockets Maintained and Numbering of Cases

Public Access to Case Information

Copy Requests

Normal Office Hours

Initial Case Filings

GENERAL INFORMATION RELATED TO FEDERAL LAWSUITS

Procedure for Filing Notice of Removal

Service of Process

Entry and Withdrawal of Appearance

Amendment of Complaints and Amendment of Other Pleadings

Consent to Magistrate Judge

PRETRIAL PROCEDURES, INCLUDING MOTIONS PRACTICE

General Pretrial Procedures Information

Emergency Matters; Motions Judge

Motions Practice

COURTROOM PROCEDURES

JUDGMENTS AND RELATED MATTERS

Effective Date and Form of Judgment

Default Judgment

Bill of Costs

Collection of Judgment

APPEALS

General

Designation of Record

Transcript

Withdrawal of Record on Appeal

OTHER COURT MATTERS

Bar Admission

Attorney Discipline

Civil Trial Assistance Panel

Custodian of Files/Exhibits

Bankruptcy Matters in District Court

FINANCIAL MATTERS

Fees and Costs Payable to the Clerk

Post Judgment Interest Rates

Investment and Withdrawal of Funds Placed in the Court's Registry Account; Registry Fees

Security for Costs

MISCELLANEOUS COURT MATTERS

Transfer and Reassignment of Cases

Motion to Quash or Enforce Discovery Process in Foreign (out-of-District) Litigation

Civil Legal Assistance Organizations

Court Reporters and Transcripts

Alternative Dispute Resolution

Appendix A-1 – Motion for Entry of Default Form

Appendix A-2 – Affidavit for Entry of Default Form

Appendix A-3 – Entry of Default Form

Appendix A-4 – Motion for Default Judgment on Sum Certain Form

Appendix A-5 – Affidavit for Entry of Default Judgment – Sum Certain Form

Appendix A-6 – Default Judgment Form