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Court and Judge Rules Update: March 27 - April 2, 2013
Practical Law Legal Update 3-525-5122 (Approx. 5 pages)
Court and Judge Rules Update: March 27 - April 2, 2013
by PLC Litigation
| Published on 02 Apr 2013 • USA (National/Federal) |
This Legal Update reports on significant changes to the local rules and procedures for all US federal district and appellate courts between March 27 and April 2, 2013. It also reports on changes to the individual practice rules for judges in select district courts during this time period.
Federal Circuit
Federal Circuit Court of Appeals
The US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit posted an announcement that the maximum file size limitation has been increased from 20 megabytes to 60 megabytes per document upload.
First Circuit
District of Maine
The US District Court for the District of Maine updated its local rules, effective April 1, 2013. The new local rules include amendments to Local Rule 67 regarding deposit of funds in interest-bearing accounts. The old local rules are available here.
District of Rhode Island
The US District Court for the District of Rhode Island posted a notice on letters regarding sentencing.
Second Circuit
Northern District of New York
The US District Court for the Northern District of New York posted a new fee schedule. The old local fee schedule is available here.
Southern District of New York
Judge Paul G. Gardephe updated his:
- Individual Rules of Practice. The judge's old individual rules of practice are available here.
- Individual Rules of Practice in Criminal Cases to reflect his relocation to 40 Foley Square, New York, NY 10007.
- Trial Practices. The judge's old trial practices are available here.
Third Circuit
District of Delaware
The US District Court for the District of Delaware revised its administrative procedures regarding e-filing. The old administrative procedures are available here.
Fifth Circuit
Eastern District of Texas
The US District Court for the Eastern District of Texas posted a new general order regarding assignment of civil and criminal actions.
Southern District of Texas
The US District Court for the Southern District of Texas added new copy and search request forms for each of the court's divisions.
Judge Kenneth M. Hoyt removed his Galveston Division procedures and updated his Houston Division procedures. The judge's old Houston Division procedures are available here.
Sixth Circuit
Western District of Kentucky
The US District Court for the Western District of Kentucky posted a new miscellaneous fee schedule, effective May 1, 2013.
Northern District of Ohio
The US District Court for the Northern District of Ohio added a general order regarding the docket of Judge David A. Katz.
Eighth Circuit
Eastern District of Arkansas
The US District Court for the Eastern District of Arkansas revised its fee schedule.
District of Minnesota
The US District Court for the District of Minnesota added a new attorney registration form for N-Z attorneys who have not yet re-registered.
District of Nebraska
The US District Court for the District of Nebraska posted a new miscellaneous fee schedule, effective May 1, 2013.
District of South Dakota
The US District Court for the District of South Dakota updated its pro hac vice form.
Ninth Circuit
Central District of California
Judge Jesus G. Bernal relocated back to the George E. Brown, Jr. Federal Building and US Courthouse at 3470 Twelfth Street, Riverside, CA 92501-3801.
Northern District of California
Magistrate Judge Laurel Beeler revised her standing order. The judge's old standing order is available here.
Southern District of California
The US District Court for the Southern District of California posted a form to waive a preliminary hearing under Federal Rule of Criminal Procedure 5.1.
District of Nevada
The US District Court for the District of Nevada added:
- A general order regarding short trial rules.
- Form 4(a)(1) (Agreement for Short Trial and Request for Approval).
- Form 4(a)(2) (Agreement for Binding Short Trial and Request for Approval).
Eleventh Circuit
Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals
Southern District of Florida
The US District Court for the Southern District of Florida announced a new $50 general administrative fee for filing a civil action, suit, or proceeding in a district court, effective May 1, 2013.