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Court and Judge Rules Update: February 3-9, 2016
Practical Law Legal Update w-001-4088 (Approx. 4 pages)
Court and Judge Rules Update: February 3-9, 2016
by Practical Law Litigation
| Published on 09 Feb 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 February 3 and 9, 2016. It also reports on changes to the individual civil and criminal practice rules for the judges in select district courts during this period.
Federal Circuit
Federal Circuit Court of Appeals
The US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit amended internal operating procedure # 14, regarding petitions for reconsideration. The court posted a redline of the amended procedure.
Second Circuit
Southern District of New York
Judge Jesse M. Furman updated his:
- Individual rules and practices for trials. A copy of the previous version is available here.
- Individual rules and practices in civil cases. A copy of the previous version is available here.
- Individual rules and practices in criminal cases. A copy of the previous version is available here.
Fourth Circuit
Eastern District of Virginia
The US District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia posted a new personal electronics device policy for all courthouses in the District, effective March 1, 2016.
Sixth Circuit
Western District of Kentucky
The US District Court for the Western District of Kentucky updated its fee schedule, increasing the pro hac vice fee from $65 to $125.
Seventh Circuit
Northern District of Illinois
Judge Thomas M. Durkin updated his pretrial procedures in criminal cases, amending procedures for exhibit lists and jury instructions.
Eighth Circuit
Eastern District of Arkansas
The US District Court for the Eastern District of Arkansas updated its:
- CM/ECF administrative policies and procedures manual for civil filings. A copy of the previous version is available here.
- CM/ECF administrative policies and procedures manual for criminal filings. A copy of the previous version is available here.
Ninth Circuit
Central District of California
The US District Court for the Central District of California updated form CV-071, civil cover sheet.
Magistrate Judge Kenly Kiya Kato updated her judges' procedures and schedules, requiring that parties meet and confer in cases involving a pro se plaintiff, unless the plaintiff is incarcerated.
Northern District of California
Judge Claudia Wilken updated her notice regarding telephonic appearance procedures. A copy of the previous version is available here.
District of Oregon
The US District Court for the District of Oregon posted standing order 2016-4, approving amendments to the Local Rules of Civil Procedure, Local Rules of Criminal Procedure, and Local Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure. The amendments will take effect March 1, 2016.
Western District of Washington
The US District Court for the Western District of Washington increased the filing fee for pro hac vice applications from $150.00 to $226.00.