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Notice: In accordance with Rule 83(a) of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure and Rule 57(a) of the Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure, the Boards of Judges of the Eastern and Southern Districts of New York invite the public to comment on proposed changes to their Joint Local Rules.

The application cycle for the CJA Panel term beginning in 2026 has closed. Applications for the three-year term beginning in 2027 will be available in April 2026 and will close on May 31, 2026.

Consent to Proceed Before US Magistrate Judge

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Individual Rules of Practice

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Electronic Device and Wi-Fi Access Instruction

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Employment Cases Alleging Adverse Action

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Fair Labor Standards Act Cases Not Pleaded as Collective Actions

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Electronic Device and Wi-Fi Access Instruction

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Trial Procedures and Jury Selection

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Hon. Sarah L. Cave

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Daniel Patrick Moynihan
United States Courthouse
500 Pearl St.
New York, NY 10007-1312

Electronic Devices Instructions

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Procedures for Default Judgment

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Electronic Device and Wi-Fi Access Instruction

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Consent to Proceed Before US Magistrate Judge Over a Specific Motion

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Law Clerk Hiring Information

Individual Rules of Practice in Civil Pro Se Cases

Advice of Rights (Spanish)

Intern Hiring Information

CJA Panel Membership Application

Consent to Proceed Before US Magistrate Judge

Consent to Proceed Before US Magistrate Judge Over a Specific Motion

Individual Rules of Practice

Electronic Device and Wi-Fi Access Instruction

Employment Cases Alleging Adverse Action

Fair Labor Standards Act Cases Not Pleaded as Collective Actions

Electronic Device and Wi-Fi Access Instruction

Trial Procedures and Jury Selection

Hon. Sarah L. Cave

Electronic Devices Instructions

Procedures for Default Judgment

Electronic Device and Wi-Fi Access Instruction

Consent to Proceed Before US Magistrate Judge Over a Specific Motion

Consent to Proceed Before US Magistrate Judge

Rules for Sentencing Proceedings