Forms Required to Start an Action

Civil Cover Sheet
Contains Fields to Complete on-line (print out for filing)
JS 44C/SDNY (Rev. 07/16)

Summons in a Civil Case
Contains fields to complete on-line (print out for filing).
AO 440 (Rev. 06/12)

Fee Schedule

Waiver of Service of Summons
Contains Fields to Complete on-line (print out for filing)
AO 399 (Rev. 01/09)

Notice of Lawsuit and Request for Waiver of Service of Summons
Contains Fields to Complete on-line (print out for filing)
AO 398 (Rev. 01/09)

Consent to Proceed Before US Magistrate Judge
Contains Fields to Complete on-line (print out for filing)
AO 85 (Rev. 01/09)

Consent to Proceed Before US Magistrate Judge Over a Specific Motion
Contains Fields to Complete on-line (print out for filing)
AO 85A (Rev. 01/09)

Appearance of Counsel
Contains fields to complete on-line (print out for filing)

Rule 7.1 Statement
Contains Fields to Complete on-line (print out for filing)

Related Case Statement
Contains Fields to Complete on-line (print out for filing)
IH-32 (Rev. 01/14)

Misc. Pleadings and Motions

Miscellaneous Civil Cover Sheet
Contains Fields to Complete on-line (print out for filing)

Notice of Settlement
Sample PDF Form
Form may be amended for use in Foley Square or White Plains.

Order to Show Cause for Preliminary Injunction and T.R.O.

Request to Take Evidence Abroad

Order to take evidence abroad

Foreign Mailing Instructions
Includes Service of Process on a Foreign Defendant Pursuant to F.R.C.P. 4(f) and the Foreign Sovereign Immunities Act Instructions
(Rev. 07/11)

Subpoena to Appear and Testify at Hearing or Trial in a Civil Action
Contains fields to complete on-line (print out for filing).
AO 88 (Rev. 12/13)

Subpoena to Testify at a Hearing or Trial in a Criminal Case
Contains fields to complete on-line (print out for filing).
AO 89 (Rev. 08/09)

Subpoena to Produce Documents, Information, or Objects in a Criminal Case
Contains fields to complete on-line (print out for filing).
AO 89B (Rev. 07/16)

Subpoena To Testify at a Deposition In A Criminal Case
Contains Fields to Complete on-line (print out for filing)
AO 90 (Rev. 08/09)

Subpoena to Testify at a Deposition in a Civil Action
Contains Fields to Complete on-line (print out for filing)
AO 88A (Rev. 12/13)

Subpoena To Produce Documents, Information, or Objects or To Permit Inspection of Premises
Contains Fields to Complete on-line (print out for filing)
AO 88B (Rev. 12/13)

Third Party Summons in a Civil Action
Contains fields to complete on-line (print out for filing).
AO 441 (Rev. 07/10)

Notice of Voluntary Dismissal
Sample PDF Form
Instructions

Stipulation of Voluntary Dismissal
Sample PDF Form
Instructions

Transcripts

Electronic Court Recording Transcript Request Form ECR
Contains fields to complete & submit to email address
(Rev. 05/16)

Transcript Request For Proceeding Recorded By A Court Reporter

Notice of Filing of Official Transcript
Contains Fields to Complete on-line (print out for filing)
For use by official Court Reporter
Instructions

Notice of Intent to Request Redaction
Contains Fields to Complete on-line (print out for filing)
To be filed on CM/ECF
Instructions

Redaction Request Form
Contains Fields to Complete on-line (print out for filing)
To be submitted to Court Reporter
Instructions

Judgments

Bill of Costs
Contains fields to complete on-line (print out for filing).
AO 133 (Rev. 12/09)

Local Civil Rule 54.1. Taxable Costs
Local Civil Rule 54.1 includes Items Taxable as Costs.

Certification of Judgment for Registration in Another District
Contains fields to complete on-line (print out for filing).
AO 451 (Rev. 12/12)

Default Judgment
sample PDF form

Abstract of Judgment
Contains Fields to Complete on-line (print out for submission to Orders and Judgment Unit)

Affidavit for Judgment by Default
sample PDF form

Statement of Damages
Contains fields to complete on-line (print out for filing). Affix copies of the following as exhibits:
(1) Summons, (2) Complaint, (3) Proof of Service

Clerk's Certificate of Default
Sample PDF form
(Rev. 03/15)

Writ of Execution Against Property
(Rev. 6/16)

Satisfaction of Judgment
sample WordPerfect form

Appeals

Procedure for Filing a Civil Notice of Appeal to the 2nd Circuit
Instructions from the Appeals Clerk for the USDC, SDNY

NOTE:

The United States District Court for the Southern District of New York began accepting the online filing of civil appeals and the associated payment of fees through its Electronic Case Filing (ECF) system as of December 5, 2011.

For more information, please visit our ECF Training page at http://nysd.uscourts.gov/ecf_training.php.

Please visit the web site of the US Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit for current forms, instructions, Local Rules and other documents.

Please address any question to the SDNY Appeals Section at 500 Pearl Street, Room 370, or the US Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit (212) 857-8500.

Criminal Justice Act (CJA)

EVoucher Attorney Acknowledgment Form

EVoucher Court Reporter Acknowledgment Form

EVoucher Expert Acknowledgment Form

EVoucher Guidelines

EVoucher Expert Manual

EVoucher Court Reporter Manual

EVoucher Attorney Manual

EVoucher FAQ

My Expert cannot Enter Data into eVoucher

I am an expert but I cannot enter any data into the evoucher the attorney created

Associate Representation Form

Current Criminal Justice Act Plan
(Rev. 03/16)

Memorandum re Services Other Than Counsel
Contains Fields to Complete on-line (print out for filing)
Rev. May/2016

Printing eVoucher Forms

Mileage Rates
As of January 1, 2016

Case Maximums
As of January 1, 2016

Time and Expenses in Common Form
Contains Fields to Complete on-line (print out for filing)

Instructions for Billing for Time and Expenses for more than One Client

Time Conversion

Interpreter Rates
As of October 1, 2015

Retaining the Service of an Interpreter for CJA Matters
(Rev. 7/11)

Interpreter's CJA Travel Expense Form
(Rev. 7/11)

Attorney Hourly Breakdown Sheets
Contains Fields to Complete (print out for filing)
As of January 1, 2016

Attorney Hourly Rates
As of January 1, 2016

Sample Attorney Breakdown Sheets
As of March 1, 2014

Capital Attorney Hourly Breakdown Sheets
Contains Fields to Complete (print out for filing)
As of January 1, 2016

Capital Attorney Hourly Rates
As of January 1, 2016

CJA Form 20
Appointment and Authority to Pay Court Appointed Counsel
Instructions

CJA Form 21
Authorization and Voucher for Expert and Other Services
(Rev. 5/12)
Instructions

CJA Form 23
Financial Affidavit in Support of Request for Attorney, Expert or Other Court Services Without Payment of Fee
(Rev. 1/12)

CJA Form 24
Authorization and Voucher for Payment of Transcript Instructions
(Rev. 1/08)
Instructions

CJA Form 26
Contains Fields to Complete on-line (print out for filing)
Supplemental Information Statement For A Compensation Claim In Excess of the Statutory Case Maximum

CJA Form 30
Death Penalty Proceedings Appointment of and Authority to Pay Court Appointed Counsel
(Rev. 2/12)
Instructions

CJA Form 31
Death Penalty Proceedings: Ex Parte request for Authorization and Voucher for Expert and Other Services
(Rev. 8/12)
Instructions

CJA Attorney Worksheet (MS Word format)
Sample Word Form

CJA Attorney Worksheet (WordPerfect format)
Sample Wordperfect Form

CJA Death Eligible Worksheet (MS Word format)
For use with form CJA 30

CJA Death Eligible Worksheet (WordPerfect format)
For use with form CJA 30

Representing Yourself (Pro Se)

Discovery Guide for Pro Se Litigants

Motions Guide for Pro Se Litigants
Contains Fields to Complete on-line (print out for filing)
(Rev. 06/16)

How to Appeal a Social Security/SSI Disability Case
(Rev. 06/12)

Notice of Change of Address For Pro Se Litigants
Contains Fields to Complete on-line (print out for filing)
IH-34 (Rev. 01/14)

Affirmation of Service
Contains Fields to Complete on-line (print out for filing)
A form for pro se litigants (Rev. 1/13)

Answer and Notice of Appearance
Contains Fields to Complete on-line (print out for filing)
A form for pro se litigants (Rev. 05/10)
Instructions

Application for the Court to Request Pro Bono Counsel
Contains Fields to Complete on-line (print out for filing)
Use this form for all cases except habeas corpus cases (Rev. 3/14)
Instructions

Application for the Court to Request Counsel -- habeas corpus case
Contains Fields to Complete on-line (print out for filing)
Use this form only for habeas corpus cases (Rev. 10/10)

Application to Proceed Without Prepaying Fees or Costs (IFP Application)
Contains Fields to Complete on-line (print out for filing)
(Rev. 08/15)

Complaint - Employment Discrimination
Contains Fields to Complete on-line (print out for filing)
A form for pro se litigants (Rev. 05/10)
Instructions

Complaint - General
Contains Fields to Complete on-line (print out for filing)
A form for pro se litigants (Rev. 05/10)
Instructions

Complaint - Prisoner Civil Rights, 42 USC § 1983
Contains Fields to Complete on-line (print out for filing)
A form for pro se litigants (Rev. 05/10)
Instructions

Complaint - Social Security
Contains Fields to Complete on-line (print out for filing)
Instructions

Consent to Electronic Service (for pro se cases)
Includes sample forms
(Rev. 09/13)

Motion for Permission for Electronic Case Filing (for pro se cases)
(Rev. 10/14)

Local Civil Rule 12.1 & Notice

Local Civil Rule 56.2 & Notice

Motion Under 28 USC § 2255 to Vacate, Set Aside, or Correct Sentence by a Person in Federal Custody

Notice of Appeal -- civil case
Contains Fields to Complete on-line (print out for filing)
A form for pro se litigants (Rev. 12/13)
Instructions

Motion for Extension of Time to file an Appeal - Civil Case
Contains Fields to Complete on-line (print out for filing)
Use this form if your appeal is untimely. You must also file a separate Notice of Appeal (Rev. 12/13)
Instructions

Petition Under 28 USC § 2254 for Writ of Habeas Corpus by a Person in State Custody
Contains Fields to Complete on-line (print out for filing)

Petition for a Writ of Habeas Corpus under 28 USC 2241
Contains Fields to Complete on-line (print out for filing)
(Rev. 12/11)

Local Rule 33.2 Interrogatories & Requests for Production of Documents - Prisoner Cases
Contains Fields to Complete on-line (print out for filing)
A form for pro se litigants (Rev. 05/10)

Prisoner Authorization
Contains Fields to Complete on-line (print out for filing)
For use by incarcerated persons (Rev. 8/15)

Representing Yourself at Trial

Motion for Leave to Proceed in Forma Pauperis on Appeal
Contains Fields to Complete on-line (print out for filing)
(Rev. 05/14)

Stipulation of Settlement & Order of Dismissal
Contains Fields to Complete on-line (print out for filing)
A form for pro se litigants

Attorney Services

Standing Order: Electronic Devices General Purpose
Contains Fields to Complete on-line (print out for filing)
(Rev. 2/14)

Fillable Form for Electronic Devices General Purpose
Contains Fields to Complete on-line (print out for filing)
(Rev. 2/14)

Notice of Change of Address
Contains Fields to Complete on-line (print out for filing)
(Rev. 3/11)

Attorney Service Pass Application
Contains Fields to Complete on-line (print out for filing)
(Rev. 6/16)

Order for Attorney Name Change
Contains Fields to Complete on-line (print out for filing)

Certificate of Good Standing / Wall Certificate
(Rev. 03/15)

Certificate of Good Standing Contact List
(Rev. 6/14)

Petition for Admission to SDNY Bar
Contains fields to complete on-line (print out for filing)

Instructions for Admission Pro Hac Vice
Includes sample forms
Instructions

Pro Bono

Sample Introductory Letter To Pro Se Litigant

Notice of Appearance of Pro Bono Counsel
Contains Fields to Complete on-line (print out for filing)
(Rev. 1/11)

Application for Pro Bono Opportunities
Contains Fields to Complete on-line (print out for filing)
(Rev. 04/11)

Limited Notice of Appearance of Pro Bono Counsel
Contains Fields to Complete on-line (print out for filing)
(Rev. 1/11)

Application for Reimbursement
Contains Fields to Complete on-line (print out for filing)
Rev. 6/11

ECF Registration Only

ECF (Password) Registration Only Form with Instructions
Contains fields to complete on-line (print out for filing)

Interpreters' Forms

Contract Court Interpreter Services: Terms and Conditions

Rate and Information Sheet
Rates effective October 1, 2008 through September 30, 2009

Standards for Performance and Professional Responsibility forContract Interpreters in the Federal Courts

Judiciary Staff Travel Regulations

Law Student Intern Appearance

Law Student Intern Appearance Form
Contains fields to complete on-line (print out for filing)

Plan for Student Practice in Civil Actions