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Court and Judge Rules Update: November 2-8, 2016
Practical Law Legal Update w-004-4313 (Approx. 6 pages)
Court and Judge Rules Update: November 2-8, 2016
by Practical Law Litigation
| Published on 08 Nov 2016 • USA (National/Federal) |
This Legal Update reports on significant changes to the local civil and criminal rules and procedures for all US federal district courts and appellate courts between November 2-8, 2016. It also reports on changes to the individual civil and criminal practice rules for the judges in select district courts during this period.
Administrative Office of US Courts
The US Judicial Conference approved inflationary increases to the Miscellaneous Fee Schedules, effective December 1, 2016. Many appellate and district courts have updated their fee schedules accordingly.
District of Columbia Circuit
District of Columbia Circuit Court of Appeals
The US Court of Appeals for the DC Circuit posted a notice regarding amendments to the Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure that take effect on December 1, 2016.
District of the District of Columbia
The US District Court for the District of Columbia amended its local rules. A copy of the previous version is available here.
First Circuit
District of Maine
The US District Court for the District of Maine amended its plan for the random selection of grand and petit jurors.
District of New Hampshire
The US District Court for the District of New Hampshire revised its acknowledgment and waiver of rights form.
District of Rhode Island
The US District Court for the District of Rhode Island posted the following new civil forms:
Second Circuit
Eastern District of New York
Judge Denis R. Hurley revised his individual practice rules. A copy of the previous version is available here.
Southern District of New York
Judge Andrew L. Carter Jr. revised his individual rules of practice. A copy of the previous version is available here.
Fourth Circuit
Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals
The US Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit posted new brief & appendix requirements.
Fifth Circuit
Eastern District of Texas
The US District Court for the Eastern District of Texas posted General Order 16-13 regarding the transfer of Tyler Division criminal case defendants.
Judge Ron Clark revised his order governing proceedings. A copy of the previous version is available here.
Middle District of Louisiana
The US District Court for the Middle District of Louisiana posted General Order 2016-15 regarding equests for relief in light of Johnson vs. United States, 135 S.Ct. 2551 (June 26, 2015).
Seventh Circuit
Northern District of Illinois
The US District Court for the Northern District of Illinois posted General Order 16-0020, regarding electronic case filing. This order supersedes General Order 14-0024.
The US District Court for the Northern District of Illinois amended:
- Local Rule 5.9 - Service by Electronic Means.
- Local Rule 26.1 – Scheduling Conference.
Eighth Circuit
Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals
The US Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit amended Local Rules 25A(b) and 25A(c), and deleted Local Rules 3B and 33A, effective December 1, 2016.
District of Minnesota
Eastern District of Missouri
The US District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri posted Form MOED-0062 - notice requesting hearing on motion for temporary restraining order.
Ninth Circuit
Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals
The US Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit updated its model civil jury instructions and provided a list added or modified jury instructions.
Central District of California
The US District Court for the Central District of California also:
- Posted General Order 15-08, regarding appointment of counsel and access to sealed documents in criminal cases potentially affected by Johnson v. United States 135 S. Ct. 2551 (2015).
- Updated form CR-72 - Case Summary.
Judge Dale S. Fischer posted filing instructions for attorneys requesting to seal documents as a part of a pilot program.
Judge Bevery Reid O’Connell:
- Revised her standing order regarding newly assigned cases. A copy of the previous version is available here.
- Revised her order setting scheduling conference. A copy of the previous version is available here.
- Updated her contact information.
Judge Dean D. Pregerson updated his contact information.
Judge Otis D. Wright II updated his contact information.
Eastern District of California
Judge Kimberly J. Mueller revised her civil standing order regarding requests for oral argument.
Eastern District of Washington
The US District Court for the Eastern District of Washington posted its next plan for the random selection of grand and petit jurors, effective January 1, 2017.
Western District of Washington
The US District Court for the Western District of Washington posted General Order 09-16, regarding mandatory pretrial discovery in pro se prisoner 42 U.S.C. § 1983 cases.
Tenth Circuit
District of Kansas
The US District Court for the District of Kansas posted Standing Order 16-02, regarding standard conditions of supervision.
Eleventh Circuit
Middle District of Florida
Magistrate Judge Philip R. Lammens revised his case and trial management preferences.
Southern District of Florida
The US District Court for the Southern District of Florida posted Administrative Order 2016-56 regarding amendments to Local Civil Rules 5.1, 7.1, 11.1, 26.1, and Local Criminal Rule 88.10. The amendments are effective December 1, 2016.