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Court and Judge Rules Update: March 22-28, 2017
Practical Law Legal Update w-007-1333 (Approx. 5 pages)
Court and Judge Rules Update: March 22-28, 2017
by Practical Law Litigation
| Published on 28 Mar 2017 • 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 March 22 and 28, 2017. It also reports on changes to the individual civil and criminal practice rules for the judges in select district courts during this period.
District of Columbia Circuit
District of the District of Columbia
The US District Court for the District of Columbia posted four standing orders regarding possible sentence reductions under Johnson v. United States.
First Circuit
District of Rhode Island
The US District Court for the District of Rhode Island posted a general order regarding the deposit and investment of registry funds.
Second Circuit
Southern District of New York
Judge Robert W. Sweet updated his individual practices. A copy of the previous version is available here.
Magistrate Judge Judith C. McCarthy updated her individual practices. A copy of the previous version is available here.
Western District of New York
The US District Court for the Western District of New York revised its administrative procedures guide for electronic filing. A copy of the previous version is available here.
Third Circuit
Western District of Pennsylvania
The US District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania revised its:
Fifth Circuit
Middle District of Louisiana
The US District Court for the Middle District of Louisiana posted a notice regarding new CM/ECF rules for deposit and disbursement of interpleader funds.
Eastern District of Texas
The US District Court for the Eastern District of Texas posted a general order regarding the reassignment of criminal cases in the Sherman Division.
Western District of Texas
The US District Court for the Western District of Texas posted an order regarding cellphones and electronic devices in courthouses.
Seventh Circuit
Northern District of Illinois
Judge Elaine E. Bucklo updated her case procedures on protective orders, adding a model confidentiality order.
Magistrate Judge Young B. Kim updated his case procedures regarding bench and jury trials.
Northern District of Indiana
The US District Court for the Northern District of Indiana posted a general order regarding the assignment of civil cases.
Southern District of Indiana
The US District Court for the Southern District of Indiana posted new forms for:
Ninth Circuit
Northern District of California
The US District Court for the Northern District of California updated its CM/ECF page, including links for account setup and ECF filing information.
District of Oregon
The US District Court for the District of Oregon updated its local rules of civil procedure. The court posted a notice summarizing the changes, which went into effect March 1, 2017.
Tenth Circuit
District of Colorado
The US District Court for the District of Colorado updated its guide for filing federal civil suits, revising requirements for filing a notice of removal.
Eleventh Circuit
Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals
The US Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit revised its forms for filing an appendix, including:
Northern District of Alabama
The US District Court for the Northern District of Alabama posted a:
- General order regarding deposit and investment of registry funds.
- Standing order regarding deposit and investment of registry funds for minor’s accounts.
Middle District of Georgia
The US District Court for the Middle District of Georgia revised its CM/ECF administrative procedures, updating rules for depositions, and motions and related documents. A copy of the previous version is available here.