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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.

Notice: Due to a nationwide judiciary financial system upgrade, registry funds received by the Clerk’s Office between June 2, 2025, and July 1, 2025, cannot be invested in an interest-bearing account until July 2, 2025.

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Individual Rules and Practices in Civil Cases

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Model Protective Order

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Individual Rules of Practice in Civil Cases

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Individual Rules of Practice in Civil Pro Se Cases

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Law Clerk Hiring Information

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Individual Rules and Practices in Criminal Cases

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Law Clerk and Intern/Extern Hiring Information

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Request for a Clerk’s Certificate of Default (Pro Se)

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Declaration of Sum Certain (Pro Se)

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Motion for Default Judgment (Pro Se)

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Law Clerk and Intern Hiring Information

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Service Provider Presumptive Hourly Rates

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Presumptive Rates for Associate Compensation

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Individual Rules of Practice in Criminal Cases

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Law Clerk and Internship Hiring Information

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Individual Practices

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Law Clerk and Intern Hiring Information

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Individual Rules of Practice in Criminal Cases

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Individual Rules & Practices in Civil Cases

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