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Court and Judge Rules Update: July 13-19, 2016
Practical Law Legal Update w-002-8170 (Approx. 4 pages)
Court and Judge Rules Update: July 13-19, 2016
by Practical Law Litigation
| Published on 19 Jul 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 July 13 and 19, 2016. It also reports on changes to the individual civil and criminal practice rules for the judges in select district courts during this period.
Administrative Office of US Courts
The US Judicial Conference posted revisions to the JS 44 civil cover sheet, effective July 1, 2016. Many District Courts have updated their civil cover sheets accordingly.
First Circuit
District of Massachusetts
The US District Court for the District of Massachusetts posted a notice regarding corrections to local rule 16.1 - service of process, effective July 15, 2016.
Second Circuit
Eastern District of New York
Judge Brian M. Cogan revised his individual practices. A copy of the previous version is available here.
Southern District of New York
Judge Robert W. Sweet revised his individual practices. A copy of the previous version is available here.
Fifth Circuit
Eastern District of Texas
The US District Court for the Eastern District of Texas posted General Order 16-07 regarding the assignment of civil and criminal actions.
Sixth Circuit
Western District of Michigan
The US District Court for the Western District of Michigan posted Administrative Order No. 16-RL-072 regarding the amendment of local civil rule 16.5(b)(i)(B), effective July 14, 2016.
Middle District of Tennessee
The US District Court for the Middle District of Tennessee revised its local rules, effective July 15, 2016.
Seventh Circuit
Southern District of Indiana
The US District Court for the Southern District of Indiana posted a notice regarding new local rule 87 – representation of indigent litigants. The new rule will go into effect September 1, 2016.
Eighth Circuit
Eastern District of Missouri
The US District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri posted a notice that it has adopted procedures concerning post-plea and post-sentencing motions relating to bond and waiver of indictment.
Ninth Circuit
Central District of California
The US District Court for the Central District of California revised form CR-20 - instructions for posting a third-party surety appearance bond.
Tenth Circuit
Northern District of Oklahoma
The US District for the Northern District of Oklahoma posted revised instructions for service of process by U.S. Marshal.
Eleventh Circuit
Middle District of Florida
Judge Timothy J. Corrigan added a new case management report that applies to cases held in the Ocala division.
Southern District of Florida
The US District Court for the Southern District of Florida revised its internal operating procedures, effective June 24, 2016.