This Legal Update reports on significant changes to the local and federal rules and procedures for all US federal district and appellate courts between May 22 and May 28, 2013. It also reports on changes to the individual practice rules for judges in select district courts during this time period.
The US District Court for the District of Puerto Rico posted an Amended Standing Order regarding major, widely known and highly publicized cases.
The US District Court for the District of Puerto Rico also posted a General Order regarding translations by individuals not certified as Spanish-English federal court interpreters by the Administrative Office of the US Courts.
The US District Court for the District of North Dakota amended its Standing Order regarding forfeiture of collateral instead of appearance in cases of petty offenses.
Ninth Circuit
Central District of California
Judge Margaret M. Morrow's individual procedures have been edited to reflect that Local Rule 5-4 rather than General Order 10-07 should be consulted for electronic filing policies for parties appearing before her.
Judge Fernando M. Olguin's individual practices have been amended to reflect a new policy regarding electronic equipment.
Judge Beverly Reid O'Connell's individual practices have been amended to reflect that conformed mandatory chambers copies of all moving, opposition and reply papers must be hand delivered to the tray outside chambers.
Eleventh Circuit
Northern District of Florida
The US District Court for the Northern District of Florida posted an Administrative Order regarding the assignment of criminal cases to Judge Roger Vinson.