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Court and Judge Rules Update: January 29 - February 4, 2014
Practical Law Legal Update 7-555-9169 (Approx. 4 pages)
Court and Judge Rules Update: January 29 - February 4, 2014
by Practical Law Litigation
| Published on 04 Feb 2014 • 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 January 29 and February 4, 2014. It also reports on changes to the individual practice rules for judges in select district courts during this time period.
Second Circuit
District of Connecticut
The US District Court for the District of Connecticut changed its reimbursement mileage rates for privately owned vehicles.
Eastern District of New York
The US District Court for the Eastern District of New York announced that cases may be opened electronically, effective February 3, 2014. The court also posted a new civil case opening manual.
Southern District of New York
Judge Vernon S. Broderick added:
Judge Valerie Caproni posted a new civil case management plan and scheduling order. Judge Caproni also revised her individual practices in civil pro se cases.
Judge Katherine B. Forrest added:
Judge J. Paul Oetken updated his individual practices in civil cases. A copy of the previous version is available here.
Fourth Circuit
Western District of Virginia
The US District Court for the Western District of Virginia posted a new standing order regarding division of cases among judges.
Fifth Circuit
Southern District of Texas
The US District Court for the Southern District of Texas amended Local Criminal Rule 32.
Seventh Circuit
Northern District of Illinois
Northern District of Indiana
Effective February 3, 2014, all new civil cases filed by counsel in the US District Court for the Northern District of Indiana will be filed electronically in CM/ECF. This procedure will become mandatory as of February 24, 2014. Until then, the Clerk's Office will continue to accept new civil cases filed on paper, if necessary.
Ninth Circuit
Central District of California
The US District Court for the Central District of California posted new complaint forms for pro se litigants.
Western District of Washington
The US District Court for the Western District of Washington amended its:
- Local civil rules. A copy of the previous version is available here.
- Local criminal rules. A copy of the previous version is available here.