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Public Notice Regarding Request for Public Comment on Proposed Amendments to Federal Rules

Tuesday, August 20, 2019

 
The Judicial Conference Advisory Committees on Appellate, Bankruptcy, Criminal and Evidence Rules have proposed amendments to their respective rules, and requested that the proposals be circulated to the bench, bar, and public for comment. The public comment period ends February 19, 2020.  If approved, the amendments would become effective December 1, 2021.

  • Appellate Rules:  3, 6, 42, and Forms 1 and 2;
  • Bankruptcy Rules:  2005, 3007, 7007.1, and 9036; and
  • Civil Rule:  7.1

To view the proposed amendments, advisory committee reports, and information about submitting written comments or testimony at public hearings, please visit the Rules & Policies webpage on the U.S. Courts website at https://www.uscourts.gov/rules-policies/proposed-amendments-published-public-comment .
 
M. Regina Thomas
Clerk of Court
8.20.19