Smith v. Stephenson

Filing 39

ORDER Granting 38 Motion for Leave to Upload Exhibit Using Media File Upload. Signed by District Judge Matthew F. Leitman. (HRya)

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
EASTERN DISTRICT OF MICHIGAN
RANDY P. SMITH,
Petitioner,
v.

Case No. 16-cv-12241
Hon. Matthew F. Leitman

GEORGE STEPHENSON,
Respondent.
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ORDER GRANTING MOTION FOR LEAVE
TO UPLOAD EXHIBIT USING MEDIA FILE UPLOAD
The matter is before the Court on Docket Entry Number 38, Ex Parte
Motion to File Sounds Recordings. The Court GRANTS the motion and orders the
party to meet the below requirements when uploading a media file:
1.

The party must indicate a timestamp citation for each instance where

the exhibit is referenced in the paper pursuant to R6.
2.

All audible portions of the media file shall be transcribed and submitted

in written form as an exhibit e-filed in the usual manner.
3.

Because of storage limitations, the party is directed to limit the size of

the media file to the minimum necessary to support its position and to not file any
media files duplicative of those already filed. Instead, the party is instructed to
include a timestamp citation and reference to the previously uploaded exhibit.

4.

The Court will not accept any media file that has proprietary security

features or codecs requiring additional files, software, applications or plug-ins to
successfully view the file. Any files received that cannot be viewed by the Court will
need to be reformatted and resubmitted.
5.

The submitting party shall serve copies of the media files on opposing

counsel in accordance with applicable federal and local rules.
IT IS SO ORDERED.
s/Matthew F. Leitman
MATTHEW F. LEITMAN
UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE
Dated: May 13, 2024
I hereby certify that a copy of the foregoing document was served upon the parties
and/or counsel of record on May 13, 2024, by electronic means and/or ordinary mail.
s/Holly A. Ryan
Case Manager
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