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Rules

Local Rules

Individual judges' standing orders: visit the judges' web pages to learn about additional rules applicable in a particular case. Select a judge's name to open that judge's web page, then select "Standing Orders" from the left navigation bar.

Federal Rules

The following rule compilations are available from the United States Courts page on Federal Rules of Practice & Procedure (www.uscourts.gov . . .)

  • Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure
  • Federal Rules of Civil Procedure
  • Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure
  • Federal Rules of Evidence
  • Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure