UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE DISTRICT OF COLORADO
UNIFORM CIVIL PRACTICE STANDARDS
OF
JUDGE REGINA M. RODRIGUEZ
Alfred A. Arraj United States Courthouse
Courtroom: A901
Chambers: A941
Telephone: (303) 335-2170
Email:
[email protected]
JUDGE CHARLOTTE N. SWEENEY
Alfred A. Arraj United States Courthouse
Courtroom: A702
Chambers: A738
Telephone: (303) 335-2610
Email:
[email protected]
JUDGE NINA Y. WANG
Alfred A. Arraj United States Courthouse
Courtroom: A902
Chambers: A938
Telephone: (303) 335-2600
Email:
[email protected]
JUDGE GORDON P. GALLAGHER
Wayne Aspinall Federal Building
Courtroom: 323
Chambers: 310
Telephone: (970) 241-8932
Email:
[email protected]
JUDGE S. KATO CREWS
Byron G. Rogers Courthouse
Courtroom: 601
Chambers: 641
Telephone: (303) 335-2124
Email:
[email protected]
Court Website: http://www.cod.uscourts.gov/Home.aspx
Effective: December 9, 2025
TABLE OF CONTENTS
I. SCOPE, PURPOSE, AND CONSTRUCTION ........................................................ 2
Civ. Practice Standard 1.1 – Scope, Purpose, and Construction .................................. 2
Civ. Practice Standard 1.1A – Title and Citation ........................................................... 2
II. COMMENCEMENT OF ACTION, SERVICE OF PROCESS, PLEADINGS,
MOTIONS, AND ORDERS .............................................................................................. 2
Civ. Practice Standard 6.1A – Motions for Extension of Time....................................... 2
Civ. Practice Standard 6.1B – Continuances of Hearings or Trials ............................... 3
III. PLEADINGS AND MOTIONS ................................................................................ 3
Civ. Practice Standard 7.1A – Motions – General Information ...................................... 3
Civ. Practice Standard 7.1B – Motions to Dismiss Pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 12(b) ... 5
Civ. Practice Standard 7.1C – Motions Pursuant to Fed. R. Evid. 702 ......................... 5
Civ. Practice Standard 7.1D – Motions for Summary Judgment Pursuant to Fed. R.
Civ. P. 56 ..................................................................................................................... 6
Civ. Practice Standard 7.2 – Public Access to Documents and Proceedings ............... 8
Civ. Practice Standard 10.1 – Format of Pleadings and Documents Presented for
Filing ............................................................................................................................ 8
Civ. Practice Standard 16.6 – Alternative Dispute Resolution..................................... 10
IV. PARTIES ............................................................................................................. 10
[No Practice Standards] ............................................................................................. 10
V. DEPOSITIONS AND DISCOVERY ...................................................................... 10
Civ. Practice Standard 26.1A – Employment Cases ................................................... 10
VI. TRIALS ................................................................................................................ 11
Civ. Practice Standard 43.1A – General Information .................................................. 11
Civ. Practice Standard 43.1B – Trial........................................................................... 13
Civ. Practice Standard 43.1C – Exhibits ..................................................................... 13
Civ. Practice Standard 43.1D – Witnesses ................................................................. 14
VII. JUDGMENT ......................................................................................................... 15
[No Practice Standards] ............................................................................................. 15
VIII. PROVISIONAL AND FINAL REMEDIES ............................................................. 15
[No Practice Standards] ............................................................................................. 15
IX. SPECIAL PROCEEDINGS .................................................................................. 15
Civ. Practice Standard 72.3 – Objections to Magistrate Judge Recommendations..... 15
X. DISTRICT COURT AND CLERK ......................................................................... 16
Civ. Practice Standard 77.2 – Communication with Chambers................................... 16
XI. GENERAL PROVISIONS .................................................................................... 16
[No Practice Standards] ............................................................................................. 16
I. SCOPE, PURPOSE, AND CONSTRUCTION
Civ. Practice Standard 1.1 – Scope, Purpose, and Construction
(a) Applicability. These Practice Standards apply to all civil actions pending before
Judges Rodriguez, Sweeney, Wang, Gallagher, and Crews at the time of this
publication regardless of when the action was first filed. Unless otherwise
indicated by a Judge’s initials under a specific Practice Standard, these are the
Uniform Civil Practice Standards of Judge Regina M. Rodriguez (RMR), Judge
Charlotte N. Sweeney (CNS), Judge Nina Y. Wang (NYW), Judge Gordon P.
Gallagher (GPG), and Judge S. Kato Crews (SKC).
(b) Additional Applicable Rules. Those appearing in the District Court must know
and follow:
(1) The Federal Rules of Civil Procedure;
(2) The Federal Rules of Evidence;
(3) The Local Rules of Practice of the United States District Court for the District
of Colorado;
(4) The Electronic Case Filing Procedures (Civil Cases); and
(5) These Practice Standards.
(c) The failure to follow these Practice Standards, the Local Rules of Practice, or the
Federal Rules may result in an order striking the noncompliant filing without
substantive consideration or other appropriate sanctions.
Civ. Practice Standard 1.1A – Title and Citation
(a) Title. These Practice Standards shall be known as the presiding Judge’s “Uniform
Civil Practice Standards.”
(b) Citation. These Practice Standards should be cited as Civ. Practice Standard,
Section, Subsection, Paragraph, Subparagraph, Item, with reference to the
presiding Judge’s initials (e.g. RMR Civ. Practice Standard 7.1D(b)(6)(B)).
II. COMMENCEMENT OF ACTION, SERVICE OF PROCESS, PLEADINGS,
MOTIONS, AND ORDERS
Civ. Practice Standard 6.1A – Motions for Extension of Time
(a) This Practice Standard is subject to D.C.COLO.LCivR 6.1(a), which governs
extension by stipulation.
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(b) An extension of time to file a document must be sought by way of an appropriate
written motion filed as far in advance of the deadline as possible. The moving party
should clearly set forth good cause for the requested extension with particularity.
Typically, the press of business does not constitute good cause for an extension
of time.
(c) In a civil case, service on the client, as required by D.C.COLO.LCivR 6.1(c), must
be noted in the Certificate of Service and must identify the individual(s) who
received such service, including, if appropriate, the name and title of any individual
who received service on behalf of a client that is not a natural person.
(d) No motion for an extension of time to file a document shall be considered unless it
is filed on or before the original filing deadline date.
Civ. Practice Standard 6.1B – Continuances of Hearings or Trials
(a) A continuance of a hearing or trial must be sought by way of an appropriate written
motion filed as far in advance of the proceeding as possible. Motions to continue
(including motions to vacate or reset) hearings and trials shall be determined
pursuant to D.C.COLO.LCivR 6.1 and 7.1; these Practice Standards; Rogers v.
Andrus Transp. Servs., 502 F.3d 1147, 1151 (10th Cir. 2007); and United States
v. West, 828 F.2d 1468, 1469–70 (10th Cir. 1987).
(b) Oral or written motions for continuance of a hearing or trial made on the date of
the hearing or trial may not be entertained by the Court.
(c) Stipulations for continuance shall not be effective unless and until approved by the
Court.
(d) The moving party should email Chambers at the time a written motion to continue
is filed.
III. PLEADINGS AND MOTIONS
Civ. Practice Standard 7.1A – Motions – General Information
(a) Filing Requirements.
(1) Parties shall submit a proposed order with any joint or unopposed motion.
The proposed order in Word format is to be emailed to Chambers with the
subject line containing “Proposed Order” and the case name and number
and the motion docket number.
(2) Motions and all supporting arguments should be contained in a single
document. Motions with separately filed briefs or memoranda are
noncompliant.
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(3) All exhibits shall be filed as separate attachments to the corresponding
motion, brief, or other document and shall be labeled in the CM/ECF system
both by exhibit number or letter and by name (e.g., “Exhibit 1 – Doe
Affidavit”).
RMR: Where a motion is supported by exhibits, said motion shall be
accompanied by one consecutively numbered appendix, containing all
exhibits and shall be referenced in the motion, response, and reply by
appendix page number and name, e.g., (Movant’s Appx., p. 30 – Smith
Affidavit). If the respondent needs to include additional exhibits not already
contained in movant’s appendix, the respondent shall submit a
respondent’s appendix, with the pages numbered consecutively.
Respondent’s appendix shall be referenced by page number and name,
e.g., (Respondent’s Appx., p. 10 – Jones Affidavit). If parties wish to file any
supporting exhibits under restriction, they must be filed in accordance with
Civ. Practice Standard 7.1A(c) below.
(4) If a party files what it deems an “emergency” motion, it must email
Chambers at the time the motion is filed, with the subject line containing
“Emergency Motion” and the case name and number.
(5) All requests for the Court to take distinct actions must be contained in
separate, written motions. For instance, if a party seeks to move to dismiss
and stay discovery pending the motion to dismiss, the party must file two
separate motions. However, requests for complementary or alternative
relief, such as multiple grounds for a motion to dismiss or in the alternative
a motion for summary judgment, shall be included in a single motion. In
other words, different bases for the same relief shall be filed in one motion,
whereas requests for the Court to take different or distinct actions shall be
filed in separate motions.
(6) A request for the Court to take action shall NOT be included in a response
or reply to the original motion. Although the requirement applies to cross-
motions for summary judgment, the requirement does not apply to
objections to summary judgment evidence unless the objecting party is
seeking total or partial exclusion of expert testimony under Federal Rule of
Evidence 702. This requirement also does not apply to requests to convert
a motion pursuant to Rule 12(b)(6) of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure
to one for summary judgment; such a request should instead be included in
the response to the Rule 12(b)(6) motion.
(b) Responses and Replies.
(1) Unless otherwise ordered, for deadlines, see D.C.COLO.LCivR 7.1(d). Rule
6 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure controls the computation of time.
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(2) A response shall clearly and completely identify by title, court CM/ECF
docket number, and date filed the antecedent motion or petition to which
response is made. Similarly, a reply shall clearly and completely identify by
title, court CM/ECF docket number, and date filed the antecedent response
to which reply is made.
(c) Restricted Exhibit(s). If any party believes that any of the exhibits in support
of or in opposition to a party’s motion should be filed under restriction, the
party shall file a placeholder exhibit (if the entire exhibit is restricted) or a
redacted exhibit (if only portions of the exhibit are restricted) as an
attachment or in its appendix, noting that the restricted exhibit will be filed
under restriction. The party must also file a motion to restrict public access
pursuant to D.C.COLO.LCivR 7.2(c), explaining the need for the restriction
and attaching the actual restricted exhibit(s).
(d) Untimely or Noncomplying Motions, Responses, or Replies. Filings that are
untimely, noncomplying, or filed without a certification when required under
D.C.COLO.LCivR 7.1(a) or these Practice Standards may be denied without
prejudice or stricken sua sponte.
Civ. Practice Standard 7.1B – Motions to Dismiss Pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 12(b)
(a) Unless otherwise ordered, each party shall be limited to the filing of a single motion
to dismiss directed at the operative pleading.
(b) Motions to dismiss filed under Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 12(b) are
discouraged if the defect is curable by the filing of an amended pleading. As such,
parties are required to meet and confer prior to the filing of a motion to dismiss
under Rule 12(b), unless one or more parties is an unrepresented, incarcerated,
or detained person. The failure to comply with this conferral requirement may result
in the Court striking the motion without substantive consideration.
(c) Rule 12(b) motions which rely on matters outside the pleadings shall address the
basis for the Court to consider such documents and whether the motion should or
should not be converted into a motion for summary judgment.
Civ. Practice Standard 7.1C – Motions Pursuant to Fed. R. Evid. 702
(a) Unless otherwise ordered, all motions filed under Federal Rule of Evidence 702
and any motion to strike an expert on the basis of discovery violations shall be filed
no later than thirty (30) days after the deadline for disclosure of rebuttal witnesses.
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(b) All motions filed under Rule 702 shall include the expert witness’s report as an
exhibit and specify, with particularity, the opinion(s) that the moving party seeks to
exclude and the specific ground(s) on which each opinion is challenged, e.g.,
relevancy, sufficiency, or methodology. All such motions shall specifically state
whether the moving party is requesting an evidentiary hearing, and all responses
shall similarly indicate whether the responding party believes an evidentiary
hearing is necessary. Evidentiary hearings will be set at the Court’s discretion.
(c) Unless otherwise ordered, the expert witness whose testimony or opinion is
proffered shall be present at the hearing.
(d) Pursuant to Civ. Practice Standard 7.1A(a)(5), all challenges to an expert’s
testimony shall be made in a single motion, even if the moving party seeks to strike
the expert’s testimony on multiple grounds (e.g., under Rule 702 and Rule 26(a)(2)
of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure).
Civ. Practice Standard 7.1D – Motions for Summary Judgment Pursuant to Fed. R.
Civ. P. 56
RMR: For cases pending before Judge Rodriguez, Civ. Practice Standard 7.1D
shall not apply. Instead, please follow Judge Rodriguez’s Standing Order
Regarding Rule 56 Motions, available on the Court’s website.
CNS: For cases pending before Judge Sweeney, a party may only file a motion
under Civ. Practice Standard 7.1D after complying with Judge Sweeney’s Standing
Order Regarding Rule 56 Motions, available on the Court’s website.
SKC: For cases pending before Judge Crews, Civ. Practice Standard 7.1D shall
not apply. Instead, please follow Judge Crews’ Standing Order Regarding Rule
56 Motions, available on the Court’s website.
(a) Single Motion. Absent leave of the Court, which will only be granted in exceptional
circumstances, a party may file only one motion for summary judgment.
(b) Due to the voluminous factual materials often submitted with Rule 56 motions, all
such motions must comply with the following:
(1) In a section of the brief required by D.C.COLO.LCivR 56.1(a) styled
“Statement of Undisputed Material Facts,” the movant shall set forth in
simple, declarative sentences, separately numbered and paragraphed,
each material fact that the movant believes is not in dispute and that
supports the movant’s claim that movant is entitled to judgment as a matter
of law.
(2) Each material fact must be accompanied by a specific reference to material
in the record that establishes that fact. General references to pleadings,
depositions, or documents are insufficient if the document is more than one
page in length.
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(3) A general reference is sufficient only if the nature of the material fact does
not permit a specific reference (e.g., “The contract contains no provision for
termination.”).
(4) Any party opposing the motion for summary judgment shall, in a section of
the brief styled “Response to Statement of Undisputed Material Facts,”
admit or deny the movant’s asserted material facts. The admission or denial
shall be made in separate correspondingly numbered paragraphs. Any
denial shall be accompanied by a brief factual explanation of the reason(s)
for the denial and a specific reference to material in the record supporting
the denial.
(5) If the party opposing the motion believes that there are additional disputed
questions of fact that have not been adequately addressed in the
submissions made pursuant to subsection (4) above (e.g., disputed facts
concerning an affirmative defense), the party shall, in a separate section of
the brief styled “Statement of Additional Disputed Facts,” set forth in simple,
declarative sentences, separately numbered and paragraphed, each
additional, material disputed fact that undercuts the movant’s claim that it is
entitled to judgment as a matter of law. Each such fact shall be
accompanied by a specific reference to material in the record establishing
the fact or demonstrating that it is disputed.
(6) Any reply brief must comply with the following:
(A) In a separate section styled “Reply Concerning Undisputed Facts,”
the movant shall include any factual reply it cares to make regarding
the facts asserted in its motion to be undisputed, supported by
specific references to material in the record. The reply will be made
in separate paragraphs numbered according to the motion and the
opposing party’s response.
(B) In a separate section styled “Response Concerning Disputed Facts”
(with respect to each fact that the opposing party, pursuant to
subsection (5) above, claims to be in dispute), the movant shall either
admit that the fact is disputed or supply a brief factual explanation for
its position that the fact is undisputed, accompanied by a specific
reference to material in the record establishing the fact is undisputed.
This will be done in paragraphs numbered to correspond with the
opposing party’s paragraph numbering.
(7) The sole purpose of these procedures is to establish facts and determine
which of them are in dispute. Legal argument is not permitted here and
should be reserved for separate portions of the briefs.
(c) See D.C.COLO.LCivR 56.1(c) and Civ. Practice Standard 7.1A(a)(3) above
regarding submission and marking of summary judgment exhibits.
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(d) Failure to follow these procedures may result in an order striking or denying the
motion or brief, and it will have to be re-submitted. Repeated failures may result in
an order granting other proper relief.
Civ. Practice Standard 7.2 – Public Access to Documents and Proceedings
(a) Public access to the courts is fundamental to our system of justice. While the Court
recognizes that some cases may involve information that must be restricted, this
Court will not grant motions to restrict that do not specifically address all of the
factors set out in D.C.COLO.LCivR 7.2, even if the motions are stipulated. Failure
to comply with D.C.COLO.LCivR 7.2 may result in the striking of the motion to
restrict and may also result in public availability of the information and/or
document(s) at issue. In addition, the Court will rarely restrict court pleadings,
papers, or orders, even if such documents refer to exhibits that are restricted.
Civ. Practice Standard 10.1 – Format of Pleadings and Documents Presented for
Filing
(a) Font and Format. All papers filed with the Court by anyone other than a judicial
officer shall be double spaced and in Arial 12-point font.
SKC: All papers filed with Judge Crews should be double spaced and in Century
Schoolbook 12-point font, excluding footnotes, which should remain in 12-point
font but be single spaced.
(b) Citations.
(1) Citations shall be made pursuant to the most current edition of The
Bluebook: A Uniform System of Citation.
(2) General references to cases, filings, or depositions are insufficient if the
document is more than one page in length. Where possible, specific
references in the form of pinpoint citations should be used to identify
relevant excerpts from a document (e.g., to ECF page numbers or
paragraph numbers).
(3) Whenever practicable, citations to unpublished opinions should include a
Westlaw® citation. If a Westlaw® citation does not exist, include the
caselaw as an attachment.
SKC: For cases pending before Judge Crews, no caselaw need be attached
if a LexisNexis® citation is provided.
(c) Page Limitations.
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(1) Excluding motions filed under Rule 56 of the Federal Rules of Civil
Procedure; Objections to Magistrate Judge Recommendations and Orders
and responses to Objections, which are addressed in Civ. Practice
Standard 72.3(c); and motions and briefs filed in patent infringement,
invalidity and unenforceability actions pursuant to D.C.COLO.LPtR 17, all
motions, objections, responses, and concomitant briefs shall not exceed
fifteen (15) pages. If the Court permits a party to file more than one Rule
12(b) motion pursuant to Civ. Practice Standard 7.1B(a), then opening
briefs and response briefs shall not exceed fifteen (15) pages total for all
such motions (not each such motion) filed by that party. Motions and briefs
shall be combined pursuant to Civ. Practice Standard 7.1A(a)(2) and shall
be considered one paper for purposes of computing page limitations.
Replies shall not exceed ten (10) pages. These page limitations shall not
include the cover page, table of contents, signature block, or certificate of
service.
(2) Motions for summary judgment or partial summary judgment and response
briefs shall not exceed twenty (20) pages. Reply briefs shall not exceed ten
(10) pages. These page limitations shall not include the cover page, table
of contents, signature block, or certificate of service.
(3) While these page limitations set forth the maximum number of pages for a
party’s filing, parties should make the utmost effort to set forth their
arguments clearly and concisely. A motion should state the relevant facts,
the relevant legal standard, and a brief argument. Repetitive arguments and
string citations are not necessarily persuasive and may only serve to slow
the ultimate disposition of the motion.
(4) Please avoid characterizing the opposing party’s actions (“counsel
conveniently overlooked,” “counsel attempts to mislead the court by
stating,” etc.). Such characterizations serve no purpose and merely add to
the overall amount of reading materials for a particular matter.
(5) The Court will entertain motions for extensions of the page limit where
appropriate and for good cause.
(d) Notice of Supplemental Authority. To the extent that new legal authority prompts
one or more parties to file a Notice of Supplemental Authority, such Notice shall
be limited to the identification and attachment of the new legal authority. A Notice
of Supplemental Authority may identify the relevant issue, but may not include any
additional or new argument. A Notice of Supplemental Authority may not be used
to identify legal authority available at the time of the original filings of the papers.
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Civ. Practice Standard 16.6 – Alternative Dispute Resolution
(a) To facilitate settlement, no later than fourteen (14) days after the close of
discovery, the parties shall file a Status Report regarding settlement discussions.
Such Status Report shall reflect the efforts at settlement and the possibility of
settlement, but should not include any details with respect to the substantive terms
of settlement.
(b) To the extent that parties seek to participate in a settlement conference before a
Magistrate Judge, the parties must move for an order setting a settlement
conference pursuant to D.C.COLO.LCivR 16.6. Prior to moving for such settlement
conference, the parties must exchange at least one written demand and response
to that demand, including monetary and non-monetary terms. The parties should
be prepared to address why a settlement conference before the Court is more
appropriate than private alternative dispute resolution.
(c) If the parties reach a resolution of the case without Court assistance, they shall
advise Chambers immediately by email. In addition, the parties shall file a Notice
of Settlement on the docket at their earliest convenience. Please note that
previously set conferences or deadlines (including trial) will not be vacated without
the filing of dismissal papers, unless otherwise ordered by the Court.
IV. PARTIES
[No Practice Standards]
V. DEPOSITIONS AND DISCOVERY
Civ. Practice Standard 26.1A – Employment Cases
(a) This Court has adopted the Initial Discovery Protocols for Employment Cases
Alleging Adverse Action (“Initial Discovery Protocols”) issued by the Advisory
Committee on Federal Rules of Civil Procedure (see the Court’s website).
(b) These Initial Discovery Protocols will apply in all employment cases filed in the
District of Colorado that are assigned to this Court on or after August 1, 2022, and
which challenge one or more employment actions alleged to be adverse, except:
(1) Class Actions;
(2) Cases in which the allegations involve only the following:
(A) Discrimination in hiring;
(B) Harassment/hostile work environment;
(C) Violations of wage and hour laws under the Fair Labor Standards
Act;
(D) Failure to provide reasonable accommodations under the Americans
with Disabilities Act;
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(E) Violations of the Family Medical Leave Act; or
(F) Violations of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act.
(c) Parties and counsel shall comply with the Initial Discovery Protocols, located on
the Court’s website. Within thirty (30) days following the Defendant’s submission
of a responsive pleading or motion, the parties shall provide to one another the
documents and information described in the Initial Discovery Protocols for the
relevant time period. This obligation supersedes the parties’ obligations to provide
initial disclosures pursuant to Rule 26(a)(1) of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure.
The parties shall use the documents and information exchanged in accordance
with the Initial Discovery Protocols to prepare the Rule 26(f) discovery plan.
(d) The parties’ responses to the Initial Discovery Protocols shall comply with the Rule
26 obligations to certify and supplement discovery responses, as well as the form
of production standards for documents and electronically stored information. As
set forth in the Initial Discovery Protocols, this Initial Discovery is not subject to
objections, except upon the grounds set forth in Rule 26(b)(2)(B).
(e) If any party believes that there is good cause why a particular case should be
exempted from the Initial Discovery Protocols, in whole or in part, that party may
raise the issue with the Court.
VI. TRIALS
Civ. Practice Standard 43.1A – General Information
(a) Courtroom Decorum.
(1) Creating a courtroom where all litigants, witnesses, and counsel feel
welcome and respected is of utmost importance to this Court. In that regard,
counsel are invited and encouraged to identify the applicable pronouns of
counsel, litigants, and witnesses at the earliest juncture possible. This may
be done in an initial signature block, in person at a conference or hearing,
or in a witness list. Should the wrong pronoun be used, counsel are
encouraged to bring that to the Court’s attention at the time, or through a
subsequent email to Chambers.
(2) All parties should observe the following courtroom decorum:
(A) Stand when the Judge enters or leaves the courtroom, when
addressing the Court, and when the jury enters or leaves the
courtroom;
(B) Request permission to approach the bench;
(C) Address the Judge as “Your Honor”;
(D) Refer to all other persons by their surnames, prefaced by the
individual’s title (e.g., Dr., Agent, Officer, etc.) and applicable
pronouns.
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(3) Oaths. Please note and advise all persons appearing with you in court,
including co-counsel, paralegals, clients, witnesses, and spectators that
oath-taking is treated formally in the courtroom. The Court will administer
an oath to a jury or witness ONLY when all other activity in the courtroom
has ceased. Attorneys are directed to observe the administration of the oath
and to stop all other activity.
(b) Accessibility and Accommodations. Counsel should bring any accessibility or
disability accommodation issues to the attention of the Courtroom Deputy prior to
any hearing or trial so the Court can ensure that all necessary accommodations
are in place.
(c) Recording of Proceedings.
(1) Transcripts of proceedings may be ordered by contacting the Court
Reporter.
(2) Requests for daily transcripts should be made at least thirty (30) days before
the trial or hearing. Requests for realtime transcription should be made no
later than seven (7) days prior to the trial or hearing. Further details can be
obtained from the Court Reporter.
RMR: Jessica Anderson,
[email protected]
CNS: Sarah Mitchell,
[email protected]
NYW: Darlene Martinez,
[email protected], (303) 335-2312
GPG: Megan Strawn,
[email protected]
SKC: Mary George,
[email protected], (303) 296-2638
(d) Glossary.
(1) Not later than five (5) business days before commencement of a hearing, a
bench trial, a jury trial, or any other proceeding, the parties shall file a
glossary of any difficult, unusual, scientific, technical, and/or medical jargon,
words, names, terms and/or phrases.
(2) Before a hearing or trial commences, the parties shall submit to the
Courtroom Deputy three paper copies of the Glossary and shall submit
additional paper copies of the Glossary to opposing counsel and any pro se
party.
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(e) Technology. The parties are responsible for ensuring that they are familiar with
and have access to and/or have obtained all technology needed for any trial or
hearing. For information about courtroom technology and trial preparation, please
contact the Courtroom Deputy.
RMR: Kally Myhaver,
[email protected], (303) 335-2101
CNS: Julie Dynes,
[email protected], (303) 335-2054
NYW: Emily Buchanan,
[email protected], (303) 335-2044
GPG: Donald Clement,
[email protected], (970) 241-8932 (Ext.
8209)
SKC: Cathy Pearson,
[email protected], (303) 335-2089
(f) Oral Argument. The Court may set a matter for oral argument at the Court’s
discretion. The Court encourages counsel of record to ensure that more junior
attorneys are afforded a meaningful opportunity to present arguments to the Court.
Civ. Practice Standard 43.1B – Trial
(a) Please refer to the respective Judge’s Standing Order found on the Court’s website
for information regarding setting the case for trial, pre-trial preparations, and trial
procedures.
Civ. Practice Standard 43.1C – Exhibits
(a) At least two business days before any hearing, the parties shall file via CM/ECF a
single, joint Exhibit List. The form for Exhibit Lists is available on the Court’s
website.
(b) Before any hearing, each party shall submit to the Courtroom Deputy three paper
copies of the Exhibit List.
(c) Each party must pre-mark all exhibits that will be used or identified for the record
in a hearing. The case number shall appear on each exhibit sticker or label. Copies
of exhibits should be provided to opposing counsel or any pro se party as early as
practicable before any hearing. Exhibits not timely pre-marked or exchanged
before a hearing may not be admitted.
SKC: Plaintiff’s exhibits should be marked using numbers. Defendant’s exhibits
should be marked using letters A through Z, then using A-1 through A-99, then B-
1 through B-99, etc. The parties should avoid duplicate exhibits between their
respective lists and should stipulate to the admissibility of as many exhibits as
possible.
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(d) Exhibits must be bound, e.g., in three-ring notebooks or folders, and the notebook
or folder labeled with the following information: (i) caption, (ii) nature of proceeding,
(iii) scheduled date and time, and (iv) “original” or “copy.” Exhibit notebooks should
be delivered to Chambers by 9:00 a.m. at least two business days before
commencement of a hearing. If exhibits are not bound and labeled properly and
timely, the hearing may be delayed or continued until they are.
(e) Number of Exhibits. Separate sets of bound exhibits shall be brought for (1) the
Court and (2) the witness stand.
SKC: Only one three-ring binder containing the original exhibits (for the witness
box), together with a thumb/flash drive of the exhibits in PDF form, should be
delivered to the Clerk’s office (ATTN: Nicholas Richards) at least two business
days before the commencement of a hearing.
NYW: Only one three-ring binder containing the original exhibits (for the witness
box), together with two thumb/flash drives of the exhibits in PDF form, should be
delivered to the Clerk’s office (ATTN: Emily Buchanan) at least two business days
before the commencement of a hearing.
Civ. Practice Standard 43.1D – Witnesses
(a) At least two business days before any hearing, the parties shall file via CM/ECF a
single, joint Witness List. The form for Witness Lists is available on the Court’s
website.
(b) Before any hearing, each party shall submit to the Courtroom Deputy three paper
copies of the Witness List.
(c) Testimony by Telephone or Video Conference. A party may request that
testimony be presented by telephone or video conference at a trial or hearing. The
Court will generally be amenable to allowing video testimony if the parties agree.
Parties should meet and confer to reach agreement about proposed telephone or
video conferences. A request for presentation of testimony by telephone or video
conference shall be made by written motion or stipulation filed at least 7 days
before the hearing at which testimony is proposed to be taken by telephone or
video conference. For hearings set with less than 7 days’ notice, counsel should
call Chambers as early as possible once the hearing is set to advise of the intent
to file such a motion, and thereafter should file the motion as far as possible in
advance of the hearing date.
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VII. JUDGMENT
[No Practice Standards]
VIII. PROVISIONAL AND FINAL REMEDIES
[No Practice Standards]
IX. SPECIAL PROCEEDINGS
Civ. Practice Standard 72.3 – Objections to Magistrate Judge Recommendations
(a) “[A] party’s objections to the magistrate judge’s report and recommendation must
be both timely and specific to preserve an issue for de novo review by the district
court or for appellate review.” United States v. 2121 E. 30th St., 73 F.3d 1057,
1060 (10th Cir. 1996). Failure to make timely Objections may bar de novo review
by this Court of the Magistrate Judge’s Recommendation and may result in a
waiver of the right to appeal from a judgment of this Court based on the
Recommendation of the Magistrate Judge. See Vega v. Suthers, 195 F.3d 573,
579–80 (10th Cir. 1999).
(b) A general objection that does not put this Court on notice of the basis for the
objection will not preserve the objection for de novo review. A party objecting to a
Magistrate Judge’s Recommendation must identify, with particularity, the specific
portions of the Recommendation that are the basis for the Objection. Objections
must include specific citations to the case record—e.g., the party’s motion and/or
briefing, supporting exhibits, and the Recommendation—that form the objecting
party’s arguments. In general, this Court disfavors the consideration of arguments
and exhibits not made to the Magistrate Judge. Should the objecting party seek to
make arguments or introduce exhibits that were not raised before the Magistrate
Judge, such party must expressly identify those arguments and/or exhibits and
explain why such omitted arguments and/or exhibits should be considered, in the
first instance, upon Objection.
(c) All Objections to Magistrate Judge Recommendations and Orders and responses
to Objections are limited to ten (10) pages. Pursuant to Rule 72 of the Federal
Rules of Civil Procedure, replies in support of an Objection will not be permitted
absent leave of Court and good cause shown.
(d) A party generally may not file a response to an Objection to Magistrate Judge
Order on a non-dispositive issue. Should a party seek leave to file a response to
an Objection to a Magistrate Judge Order on a non-dispositive issue, the party
shall seek leave within three (3) business days of the filing of the Objection
discussing the reasons why a response is necessary. Should leave be granted to
file such a response to an Objection, such response must be limited to issues
raised by the original Objection.
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X. DISTRICT COURT AND CLERK
Civ. Practice Standard 77.2 – Communication with Chambers
(a) Chambers staff is not authorized to give legal advice or grant oral requests over
the telephone, so please do not contact Chambers about substantive matters. For
procedural information or assistance regarding a case, including scheduling of
hearings or trials, please contact Chambers.
SKC: Do NOT call or come to Chambers. You may contact Chambers only by
a joint email to
[email protected]
(b) All emails to Chambers should include the case name and number in the subject
line of the email and should copy all involved parties on the email.
(c) You may be directed to transmit proposed orders or other pleadings or papers to
Chambers by email. The proposed order or document should be submitted as an
attachment to the email in Word format unless otherwise specified. The email
message should identify the case number and document attached. Please do not
send documents directly to Chambers by facsimile or email unless requested or
ordered to do so by the Court.
XI. GENERAL PROVISIONS
[No Practice Standards]
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