Forms Required to Start an Action

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

Summons in a Civil Case
Contains fields to complete on-line (print out for filing).

Fee Schedule

Waiver of Service of Summons
Sample PDF Form

Notice of Lawsuit and Request for Waiver of Service of Summons
Sample PDF Form

Consent to Proceed Before US Magistrate Judge

Consent to Proceed Before US Magistrate Judge Over a Specific Motion

Appearance
Sample PDF Form

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

Misc. Pleadings and Motions

Declaration in Support of Request to Proceed In Forma Pauperis

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

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.

Petition Under 28 USC § 2254 for Writ of Habeas Corpus by a Person in State Custody

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

Subpoena in a Civil Case
Contains fields to complete on-line (print out for filing).
Form must be printed double-sided onto one sheet of paper.

Subpoena in a Criminal Case
Contains fields to complete on-line (print out for filing).
Form must be printed double-sided onto one sheet of paper.

Third Party Summons in a Civil Action
Contains fields to complete on-line (print out for filing).

Notice of Voluntary Dismissal
Sample PDF Form
Instructions

Stipulation of Voluntary Dismissal
Sample PDF Form
Instructions

Transcripts

Transcript Request for Electronically Recorded Court Proceeding

Transcript Request For Proceeding Recorded By A Court Reporter

Judgments

Bill of Costs
Contains fields to complete on-line (print out for filing).

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).

Default Judgment
sample PDF form

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 for default
sample PDF form

Execution Against Property

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:
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)

Mileage Rates
As of August 1, 2008

Case Maximums

Time Conversion

Interpreter Rates

Attorney Hourly Rates
As of Jan 1, 2008

Capital Attorney Hourly Rates
As of Jan 1, 2008

CJA Travel Authorization
Instructions and Travel Authorization Letter

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

CJA Form 21
Authorization and Voucher for Expert and Other Services
Instructions

CJA Form 23
Financial Affidavit in Support of Request for Attorney, Expert or Other Court Services Without Payment of Fee

CJA Form 24
Authorization and Voucher for Payment of Transcript Instructions
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
Instructions

CJA Form 30
Death Penalty Proceedings Appointment of and Authority to Pay Court Appointed Counsel
Instructions

CJA Form 31
Death Penalty Proceedings: Ex Parte request for Authorization and Voucher for Expert and Other Services
Instructions

CJA Attorney Worksheet (MS Word format)

CJA Attorney Worksheet (WordPerfect format)

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

CJA Death Eligible Worksheet (WordPerfect format)

Pro Se

A Manual for Pro Se Litigants Appearing Before the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York
Instructions

Affirmation of Service
A form for pro se litigants

Answer and Notice of Appearance
A form for pro se litigants
Instructions

Application for the Court to Request Counsel -- civil case
Use this form for all cases except habeas corpus cases
Instructions

Application for the Court to Request Counsel -- habeas corpus case
Use this form only for habeas corpus cases

Complaint - Employment Discrimination
A form for pro se litigants
Instructions

Complaint - General
A form for pro se litigants
Instructions

Complaint - Prisoner Civil Rights, 42 USC § 1983
A form for pro se litigants
Instructions

Consent to Proceed Before a United States Magistrate Judge
Instructions

Motion, Opposition to Motion and Reply
A form for pro se litigants
Instructions

Notice of Appeal -- civil case
A form for pro se litigants
Instructions

Notice of Appeal & Motion for Extension of Time - civil case
Use this form if you are unsure if your appeal will be filed in a timely manner
Instructions

Motion for Extension of Time to file an Appeal -- civil case
Use this form if your appeal is untimely. You must also file a separate Notice of Appeal
Instructions

Plaintiff's Interrogatories & Request for Production of Documents - Employment Discrimination Cases
A form for pro se litigants

Plaintiff's Interrogatories & Request for Production of Documents - Prisoner Cases, Local Rule 33.2
A form for pro se litigants
Instructions

Prisoner Authorization
(for use by inmates)

Request to Proceed In Forma Pauperis
(application to waive the fee)

Request to Proceed In Forma Pauperis on Appeal - civil case

Request to Proceed In Forma Pauperis on Appeal -- criminal case

Stipulation of Settlement & Order of Dismissal
A form for pro se litigants

Attorney Admissions to the SDNY Bar

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

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 for Contract 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