Jennifer H. Rearden
Federal District Judge · U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York
Judge Jennifer H. Rearden is a Federal District Judge, U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York (New York). Current assignment: United States District Judge — S.D.N.Y. BenchPath holds 36 published requirements from this judge's own procedures, each cited to its official source. Last verified November 1, 2026 against nysd.uscourts.gov. Procedural information, not legal advice.
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163 verified requirements may apply in this courtroom, by layer: 36 published by Judge Jennifer H. Rearden · 127 from the court's own rules. Only the judge's own rules are specific to this courtroom; the other layers apply by court, county and state scope, and a court- or case-specific order can displace them.
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Current assignment
United States District Judge — S.D.N.Y.
Courtroom 12B
Provenance
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- Last verified
- November 1, 2026
- Appointed
- October 7, 2022 — “U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York”by Joseph R. Biden
In the Federal Judicial Center's words
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York … Nominated by Joseph R. Biden on January 19, 2022 … Confirmed by the Senate on September 8, 2022, and commission issued on October 7, 2022.
The Federal Judicial Center's record · checked November 2, 2026
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- Jennifer H. Rearden on nysd.uscourts.gov →Their individual profile — biography, division, chambers contact and any procedures or forms they publish. Not the circuit's judge directory.
36 verified rules specific to this judge's division, grouped by requirement category. 163 total requirements apply in this courtroom across all layers — the Full Premium Report assembles the complete stack.
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Judge Jennifer H. Rearden (S.D.N.Y.) — Individual Rules and Practices in Civil Cases: 1. Guidelines for All Submissions
Individual Rules and Practices in Civil Cases of Judge Jennifer H. Rearden, U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York, as the judge's own court page links it (posted March 6th, 2026): section 1. Guidelines for All Submissions — verbatim from the judge's own document (official PDF, sha-custodied). Judge-specific requirement: applies in cases before this judge alongside the Local Rules and the federal rules.
Judge Jennifer H. Rearden (S.D.N.Y.) — Individual Rules and Practices in Civil Cases: 10. Protective Orders. All parties wishing to propose a protective order must submit a
Individual Rules and Practices in Civil Cases of Judge Jennifer H. Rearden, U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York, as the judge's own court page links it (posted March 6th, 2026): section 10. Protective Orders. All parties wishing to propose a protective order must submit a — verbatim from the judge's own document (official PDF, sha-custodied). Judge-specific requirement: applies in cases before this judge alongside the Local Rules and the federal rules.
Judge Jennifer H. Rearden (S.D.N.Y.) — Individual Rules and Practices in Civil Cases: 2. Communications with Chambers
Individual Rules and Practices in Civil Cases of Judge Jennifer H. Rearden, U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York, as the judge's own court page links it (posted March 6th, 2026): section 2. Communications with Chambers — verbatim from the judge's own document (official PDF, sha-custodied). Judge-specific requirement: applies in cases before this judge alongside the Local Rules and the federal rules.
Judge Jennifer H. Rearden (S.D.N.Y.) — Individual Rules and Practices in Civil Cases: 3. Conferences
Individual Rules and Practices in Civil Cases of Judge Jennifer H. Rearden, U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York, as the judge's own court page links it (posted March 6th, 2026): section 3. Conferences — verbatim from the judge's own document (official PDF, sha-custodied). Judge-specific requirement: applies in cases before this judge alongside the Local Rules and the federal rules.
Judge Jennifer H. Rearden (S.D.N.Y.) — Individual Rules and Practices in Civil Cases: 4. Applications for Temporary Restraining Orders
Individual Rules and Practices in Civil Cases of Judge Jennifer H. Rearden, U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York, as the judge's own court page links it (posted March 6th, 2026): section 4. Applications for Temporary Restraining Orders — verbatim from the judge's own document (official PDF, sha-custodied). Judge-specific requirement: applies in cases before this judge alongside the Local Rules and the federal rules.
Judge Jennifer H. Rearden (S.D.N.Y.) — Individual Rules and Practices in Civil Cases: 5. Motions
Individual Rules and Practices in Civil Cases of Judge Jennifer H. Rearden, U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York, as the judge's own court page links it (posted March 6th, 2026): section 5. Motions — verbatim from the judge's own document (official PDF, sha-custodied). Judge-specific requirement: applies in cases before this judge alongside the Local Rules and the federal rules.
Judge Jennifer H. Rearden (S.D.N.Y.) — Individual Rules and Practices in Civil Cases: 6. Other Pretrial Guidance
Individual Rules and Practices in Civil Cases of Judge Jennifer H. Rearden, U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York, as the judge's own court page links it (posted March 6th, 2026): section 6. Other Pretrial Guidance — verbatim from the judge's own document (official PDF, sha-custodied). Judge-specific requirement: applies in cases before this judge alongside the Local Rules and the federal rules.
Judge Jennifer H. Rearden (S.D.N.Y.) — Individual Rules and Practices in Civil Cases: 7. Trial Procedures
Individual Rules and Practices in Civil Cases of Judge Jennifer H. Rearden, U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York, as the judge's own court page links it (posted March 6th, 2026): section 7. Trial Procedures — verbatim from the judge's own document (official PDF, sha-custodied). Judge-specific requirement: applies in cases before this judge alongside the Local Rules and the federal rules.
Judge Jennifer H. Rearden (S.D.N.Y.) — Individual Rules and Practices in Civil Cases: 8. Policy on the Use of Electronic Devices
Individual Rules and Practices in Civil Cases of Judge Jennifer H. Rearden, U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York, as the judge's own court page links it (posted March 6th, 2026): section 8. Policy on the Use of Electronic Devices — verbatim from the judge's own document (official PDF, sha-custodied). Judge-specific requirement: applies in cases before this judge alongside the Local Rules and the federal rules.
Judge Jennifer H. Rearden (S.D.N.Y.) — Individual Rules and Practices in Civil Cases: 9. Redactions and Sealed Filings
Individual Rules and Practices in Civil Cases of Judge Jennifer H. Rearden, U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York, as the judge's own court page links it (posted March 6th, 2026): section 9. Redactions and Sealed Filings — verbatim from the judge's own document (official PDF, sha-custodied). Judge-specific requirement: applies in cases before this judge alongside the Local Rules and the federal rules.
Judge Jennifer H. Rearden (S.D.N.Y.) — Individual Rules And Practices in Civil Pro Se Cases: 1. Pro se parties may not contact the Court directly. All communications with the
Individual Rules And Practices in Civil Pro Se Cases of Judge Jennifer H. Rearden, U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York, as the judge's own court page links it (posted January 9th, 2023): section 1. Pro se parties may not contact the Court directly. All communications with the — verbatim from the judge's own document (official PDF, sha-custodied). Judge-specific requirement: applies in cases before this judge alongside the Local Rules and the federal rules.
Judge Jennifer H. Rearden (S.D.N.Y.) — Individual Rules And Practices in Civil Pro Se Cases: 10. Any requests for relief, other than requests for an informal conference to address a
Individual Rules And Practices in Civil Pro Se Cases of Judge Jennifer H. Rearden, U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York, as the judge's own court page links it (posted January 9th, 2023): section 10. Any requests for relief, other than requests for an informal conference to address a — verbatim from the judge's own document (official PDF, sha-custodied). Judge-specific requirement: applies in cases before this judge alongside the Local Rules and the federal rules.
Judge Jennifer H. Rearden (S.D.N.Y.) — Individual Rules And Practices in Civil Pro Se Cases: 11. Filing and Service. Unless otherwise ordered by the Court, oppositions to motions
Individual Rules And Practices in Civil Pro Se Cases of Judge Jennifer H. Rearden, U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York, as the judge's own court page links it (posted January 9th, 2023): section 11. Filing and Service. Unless otherwise ordered by the Court, oppositions to motions — verbatim from the judge's own document (official PDF, sha-custodied). Judge-specific requirement: applies in cases before this judge alongside the Local Rules and the federal rules.
Judge Jennifer H. Rearden (S.D.N.Y.) — Individual Rules And Practices in Civil Pro Se Cases: 12. Oral Argument. Unless otherwise ordered by the Court, argument will not be heard
Individual Rules And Practices in Civil Pro Se Cases of Judge Jennifer H. Rearden, U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York, as the judge's own court page links it (posted January 9th, 2023): section 12. Oral Argument. Unless otherwise ordered by the Court, argument will not be heard — verbatim from the judge's own document (official PDF, sha-custodied). Judge-specific requirement: applies in cases before this judge alongside the Local Rules and the federal rules.
Judge Jennifer H. Rearden (S.D.N.Y.) — Individual Rules And Practices in Civil Pro Se Cases: 13. The Court will convene an initial case management conference for such purposes as
Individual Rules And Practices in Civil Pro Se Cases of Judge Jennifer H. Rearden, U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York, as the judge's own court page links it (posted January 9th, 2023): section 13. The Court will convene an initial case management conference for such purposes as — verbatim from the judge's own document (official PDF, sha-custodied). Judge-specific requirement: applies in cases before this judge alongside the Local Rules and the federal rules.
Judge Jennifer H. Rearden (S.D.N.Y.) — Individual Rules And Practices in Civil Pro Se Cases: 14. Within 30 days of the completion of discovery, unless otherwise ordered by the Court,
Individual Rules And Practices in Civil Pro Se Cases of Judge Jennifer H. Rearden, U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York, as the judge's own court page links it (posted January 9th, 2023): section 14. Within 30 days of the completion of discovery, unless otherwise ordered by the Court, — verbatim from the judge's own document (official PDF, sha-custodied). Judge-specific requirement: applies in cases before this judge alongside the Local Rules and the federal rules.
Judge Jennifer H. Rearden (S.D.N.Y.) — Individual Rules And Practices in Civil Pro Se Cases: 15. At the time of filing the Pretrial Statement, any parties represented by counsel must also
Individual Rules And Practices in Civil Pro Se Cases of Judge Jennifer H. Rearden, U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York, as the judge's own court page links it (posted January 9th, 2023): section 15. At the time of filing the Pretrial Statement, any parties represented by counsel must also — verbatim from the judge's own document (official PDF, sha-custodied). Judge-specific requirement: applies in cases before this judge alongside the Local Rules and the federal rules.
Judge Jennifer H. Rearden (S.D.N.Y.) — Individual Rules And Practices in Civil Pro Se Cases: 16. This District offers a Pro Se Law Clinic to assist non-incarcerated persons who are
Individual Rules And Practices in Civil Pro Se Cases of Judge Jennifer H. Rearden, U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York, as the judge's own court page links it (posted January 9th, 2023): section 16. This District offers a Pro Se Law Clinic to assist non-incarcerated persons who are — verbatim from the judge's own document (official PDF, sha-custodied). Judge-specific requirement: applies in cases before this judge alongside the Local Rules and the federal rules.
Judge Jennifer H. Rearden (S.D.N.Y.) — Individual Rules And Practices in Civil Pro Se Cases: 2. Each pro se party must maintain a current mailing address of record. If a pro se party’s
Individual Rules And Practices in Civil Pro Se Cases of Judge Jennifer H. Rearden, U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York, as the judge's own court page links it (posted January 9th, 2023): section 2. Each pro se party must maintain a current mailing address of record. If a pro se party’s — verbatim from the judge's own document (official PDF, sha-custodied). Judge-specific requirement: applies in cases before this judge alongside the Local Rules and the federal rules.
Judge Jennifer H. Rearden (S.D.N.Y.) — Individual Rules And Practices in Civil Pro Se Cases: 3. Unless otherwise provided in these Rules and Practices, communications with the Court
Individual Rules And Practices in Civil Pro Se Cases of Judge Jennifer H. Rearden, U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York, as the judge's own court page links it (posted January 9th, 2023): section 3. Unless otherwise provided in these Rules and Practices, communications with the Court — verbatim from the judge's own document (official PDF, sha-custodied). Judge-specific requirement: applies in cases before this judge alongside the Local Rules and the federal rules.
Judge Jennifer H. Rearden (S.D.N.Y.) — Individual Rules And Practices in Civil Pro Se Cases: 4. All requests for adjournments or extensions of time must be made in writing and must
Individual Rules And Practices in Civil Pro Se Cases of Judge Jennifer H. Rearden, U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York, as the judge's own court page links it (posted January 9th, 2023): section 4. All requests for adjournments or extensions of time must be made in writing and must — verbatim from the judge's own document (official PDF, sha-custodied). Judge-specific requirement: applies in cases before this judge alongside the Local Rules and the federal rules.
Judge Jennifer H. Rearden (S.D.N.Y.) — Individual Rules And Practices in Civil Pro Se Cases: 5. No documents or court filings may be sent directly to Chambers. A pro se party may
Individual Rules And Practices in Civil Pro Se Cases of Judge Jennifer H. Rearden, U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York, as the judge's own court page links it (posted January 9th, 2023): section 5. No documents or court filings may be sent directly to Chambers. A pro se party may — verbatim from the judge's own document (official PDF, sha-custodied). Judge-specific requirement: applies in cases before this judge alongside the Local Rules and the federal rules.
Judge Jennifer H. Rearden (S.D.N.Y.) — Individual Rules And Practices in Civil Pro Se Cases: 6. To ensure timely service of documents, including Court orders, non-incarcerated pro se
Individual Rules And Practices in Civil Pro Se Cases of Judge Jennifer H. Rearden, U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York, as the judge's own court page links it (posted January 9th, 2023): section 6. To ensure timely service of documents, including Court orders, non-incarcerated pro se — verbatim from the judge's own document (official PDF, sha-custodied). Judge-specific requirement: applies in cases before this judge alongside the Local Rules and the federal rules.
Judge Jennifer H. Rearden (S.D.N.Y.) — Individual Rules And Practices in Civil Pro Se Cases: 7. If a pro se party consents to electronic service, or if the Court grants a Motion for
Individual Rules And Practices in Civil Pro Se Cases of Judge Jennifer H. Rearden, U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York, as the judge's own court page links it (posted January 9th, 2023): section 7. If a pro se party consents to electronic service, or if the Court grants a Motion for — verbatim from the judge's own document (official PDF, sha-custodied). Judge-specific requirement: applies in cases before this judge alongside the Local Rules and the federal rules.
Judge Jennifer H. Rearden (S.D.N.Y.) — Individual Rules And Practices in Civil Pro Se Cases: 8. Absent a pro se party consenting to receipt of electronic service, counsel in pro se cases
Individual Rules And Practices in Civil Pro Se Cases of Judge Jennifer H. Rearden, U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York, as the judge's own court page links it (posted January 9th, 2023): section 8. Absent a pro se party consenting to receipt of electronic service, counsel in pro se cases — verbatim from the judge's own document (official PDF, sha-custodied). Judge-specific requirement: applies in cases before this judge alongside the Local Rules and the federal rules.
Judge Jennifer H. Rearden (S.D.N.Y.) — Individual Rules And Practices in Civil Pro Se Cases: 9. All requests for discovery by a pro se party should be sent to counsel for the party from
Individual Rules And Practices in Civil Pro Se Cases of Judge Jennifer H. Rearden, U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York, as the judge's own court page links it (posted January 9th, 2023): section 9. All requests for discovery by a pro se party should be sent to counsel for the party from — verbatim from the judge's own document (official PDF, sha-custodied). Judge-specific requirement: applies in cases before this judge alongside the Local Rules and the federal rules.
Judge Jennifer H. Rearden (S.D.N.Y.) — Individual Rules of Practices in Criminal Cases: 1. Electronic Case Filing (ECF). Counsel are required to register for Electronic Case
Individual Rules of Practices in Criminal Cases of Judge Jennifer H. Rearden, U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York, as the judge's own court page links it (posted March 21st, 2025): section 1. Electronic Case Filing (ECF). Counsel are required to register for Electronic Case — verbatim from the judge's own document (official PDF, sha-custodied). Judge-specific requirement: applies in cases before this judge alongside the Local Rules and the federal rules.
Judge Jennifer H. Rearden (S.D.N.Y.) — Individual Rules of Practices in Criminal Cases: 10. Redactions and Sealed Filings
Individual Rules of Practices in Criminal Cases of Judge Jennifer H. Rearden, U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York, as the judge's own court page links it (posted March 21st, 2025): section 10. Redactions and Sealed Filings — verbatim from the judge's own document (official PDF, sha-custodied). Judge-specific requirement: applies in cases before this judge alongside the Local Rules and the federal rules.
Judge Jennifer H. Rearden (S.D.N.Y.) — Individual Rules of Practices in Criminal Cases: 2. Text-Searchable Submissions. Every electronic submission, except for submissions
Individual Rules of Practices in Criminal Cases of Judge Jennifer H. Rearden, U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York, as the judge's own court page links it (posted March 21st, 2025): section 2. Text-Searchable Submissions. Every electronic submission, except for submissions — verbatim from the judge's own document (official PDF, sha-custodied). Judge-specific requirement: applies in cases before this judge alongside the Local Rules and the federal rules.
Judge Jennifer H. Rearden (S.D.N.Y.) — Individual Rules of Practices in Criminal Cases: 3. Communications with Chambers
Individual Rules of Practices in Criminal Cases of Judge Jennifer H. Rearden, U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York, as the judge's own court page links it (posted March 21st, 2025): section 3. Communications with Chambers — verbatim from the judge's own document (official PDF, sha-custodied). Judge-specific requirement: applies in cases before this judge alongside the Local Rules and the federal rules.
Judge Jennifer H. Rearden (S.D.N.Y.) — Individual Rules of Practices in Criminal Cases: 4. Defense Counsel
Individual Rules of Practices in Criminal Cases of Judge Jennifer H. Rearden, U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York, as the judge's own court page links it (posted March 21st, 2025): section 4. Defense Counsel — verbatim from the judge's own document (official PDF, sha-custodied). Judge-specific requirement: applies in cases before this judge alongside the Local Rules and the federal rules.
Judge Jennifer H. Rearden (S.D.N.Y.) — Individual Rules of Practices in Criminal Cases: 5. Discovery Motions. In making discovery motions, counsel must comply with Local
Individual Rules of Practices in Criminal Cases of Judge Jennifer H. Rearden, U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York, as the judge's own court page links it (posted March 21st, 2025): section 5. Discovery Motions. In making discovery motions, counsel must comply with Local — verbatim from the judge's own document (official PDF, sha-custodied). Judge-specific requirement: applies in cases before this judge alongside the Local Rules and the federal rules.
Judge Jennifer H. Rearden (S.D.N.Y.) — Individual Rules of Practices in Criminal Cases: 6. Bail Modification
Individual Rules of Practices in Criminal Cases of Judge Jennifer H. Rearden, U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York, as the judge's own court page links it (posted March 21st, 2025): section 6. Bail Modification — verbatim from the judge's own document (official PDF, sha-custodied). Judge-specific requirement: applies in cases before this judge alongside the Local Rules and the federal rules.
Judge Jennifer H. Rearden (S.D.N.Y.) — Individual Rules of Practices in Criminal Cases: 7. Guilty Pleas
Individual Rules of Practices in Criminal Cases of Judge Jennifer H. Rearden, U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York, as the judge's own court page links it (posted March 21st, 2025): section 7. Guilty Pleas — verbatim from the judge's own document (official PDF, sha-custodied). Judge-specific requirement: applies in cases before this judge alongside the Local Rules and the federal rules.
Judge Jennifer H. Rearden (S.D.N.Y.) — Individual Rules of Practices in Criminal Cases: 8. Trials
Individual Rules of Practices in Criminal Cases of Judge Jennifer H. Rearden, U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York, as the judge's own court page links it (posted March 21st, 2025): section 8. Trials — verbatim from the judge's own document (official PDF, sha-custodied). Judge-specific requirement: applies in cases before this judge alongside the Local Rules and the federal rules.
Judge Jennifer H. Rearden (S.D.N.Y.) — Individual Rules of Practices in Criminal Cases: 9. Sentencing
Individual Rules of Practices in Criminal Cases of Judge Jennifer H. Rearden, U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York, as the judge's own court page links it (posted March 21st, 2025): section 9. Sentencing — verbatim from the judge's own document (official PDF, sha-custodied). Judge-specific requirement: applies in cases before this judge alongside the Local Rules and the federal rules.
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United States District Judge — S.D.N.Y.current
date not recorded — present · Courtroom 12B
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