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Court and Judge Rules Update: December 7-13, 2016
Practical Law Legal Update w-004-9576 (Approx. 5 pages)
Court and Judge Rules Update: December 7-13, 2016
by Practical Law Litigation
| Published on 13 Dec 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 December 7-13, 2016. It also reports on changes to the individual civil and criminal practice rules for the judges in select district courts during this period.
DC Circuit
District Court for the District of Columbia
The US District Court for the District of Columbia revised form B regarding attorney renewal and government certification.
Judge Randolph D. Moss revised his sample standing order in civil cases.
Second Circuit
Eastern District of New York
The US District Court for the Eastern District of New York revised its request for certificate of good standing.
Southern District of New York
The US District Court for the Southern District of New York revised its certificate of good standing/wall certificate.
Judge Colleen McMahon posted new procedures for telephonic appearances.
Judge Richard J. Sullivan revised his individual rules and practices. A copy of the previous version is available here.
Fourth Circuit
District of Maryland
The US District Court for the District of Maryland posted a standing order regarding electronic devices in the courthouse.
Western District of Virginia
The US District Court for the Western District of Virginia posted a standing order regarding the division of cases among district judges.
Fifth Circuit
Northern District of Mississippi
The US District Court for the Northern District of Mississippi revised the following forms:
Eastern District of Texas
The US District Court for the Eastern District of Texas posted a general order regarding the transfer of Tyler division criminal case defendants.
Sixth Circuit
Eastern District of Tennessee
The US District Court for the Eastern District of Tennessee revised its local rules. A copy of the previous version is available here.
Eighth Circuit
Eastern District of Arkansas
The US District Court for the Eastern District of Arkansas announced that its Pine Bluff divisional office will be unstaffed, effective immediately. Pleadings, motions, and other papers should be filed with the clerk’s office.
District of South Dakota
The US District Court for the District of South Dakota posted a standing order regarding access to criminal documents and transcripts.
Ninth Circuit
District of Arizona
The US District Court for the District of Arizona issued a general order regarding the management plan for court reporting services.
Central District of California
Judge Percy Anderson posted a civil trial scheduling order.
Judge Douglas F. McCormick revised his judge’s procedures regarding settlement conferences.
The following judges updated their courthouse information:
Northern District of California
The US District Court for the Northern District of California amended local rule 7-3, effective December 19, 2016.
Tenth Circuit
Western District of Oklahoma
The US District Court for the Western District of Oklahoma posted:
- A new motion for order to seal document form.
- An order regarding the assignment of social security cases.
District of Utah
The US District Court for the District of Utah revised its attorney admission instructions.
Eleventh Circuit
Northern District of Alabama
The US District Court for the Northern District of Alabama:
- Revised its pro bono panel volunteer application form.
- Posted a plan for pro bono counsel for unrepresented parties in civil cases.
- Posted a general order regarding limited-scope representation.
Northern District of Florida
The US District Court for the Northern District of Florida revised its attorney admission requirements. The court also updated its attorney admission instructions.