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Court and Judge Rules Update: December 9-15, 2015
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Court and Judge Rules Update: December 9-15, 2015
by Practical Law Litigation
| Published on 15 Dec 2015 • 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 December 9 and 15, 2015. It also reports on changes to the individual civil and criminal practice rules for the judges in select district courts during this period.
First Circuit
District of New Hampshire
The US District Court for the District of New Hampshire updated Local Criminal Rule 1.1 (b) and (d), and provided a summary of the changes.
District of Rhode Island
The US District Court for the District of Rhode Island posted a notice regarding the expansion of Pay.gov to notices of appeal in criminal cases.
Second Circuit
Northern District of New York
The US District Court for the Northern District of New York updated its local rules, effective January 1, 2016. A copy of the previous version is available here.
Southern District of New York
The US District Court for the Southern District of New York updated its ECF quality assurance FAQs.
Judge Paul Engelmayer updated his individual rules of practice in civil cases. A copy of the previous version is available here.
Magistrate Judge Frank Maas updated 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 modified its courtroom protocol for oral argument.
Fifth Circuit
Eastern District of Texas
The US District Court for the Eastern District of Texas added a general order transferring Marshall Division civil cases.
The court also posted a notice announcing that the clerk's office will no longer accept cash as a form of payment, effective February 1, 2016.
Southern District of Texas
The US District Court for the Southern District of Texas posted a notice that, effective December 11, 2015, attorneys may now e-file their transcript order requests in CM/ECF. Non-attorneys may file their transcript order requests with the clerk's office by mail, fax, or email.
Sixth Circuit
Northern District of Ohio
Magistrate Judge Kenneth McHargh added the following forms:
Western District of Tennessee
The US District Court for the Western District of Tennessee posted a notice, increasing its attorney admission fees from $176 to $226 for general admission and from $100 to $150 for pro hac vice admission, effective February 1, 2016.
Seventh Circuit
Southern District of Indiana
The US District Court for the Southern District of Indiana increased its attorney fees, effective January 1, 2016.
Eighth Circuit
District of South Dakota
The US District Court for the District of South Dakota updated its:
A summary of the local rule changes is available here.
Ninth Circuit
Central District of California
Judge Dolly Gee updated her under seal policies and added the following guidelines:
She also updated the following forms:
Magistrate Judge Alicia Rosenberg updated her policies and procedures regarding under seal documents and discovery motions.
Magistrate Judge Karen Scott updated her procedure for presenting documents electronically for sealing.
Magistrate Judge Gail J. Standish made changes to her procedures and schedules.
Eastern District of Washington
The US District Court for the Eastern District of Washington updated its local rules, and provided a summary of the changes.
Eleventh Circuit
Northern District of Alabama
The US District Court for the Northern District of Alabama updated its local rules.