Comments are invited on proposed revisions to the Local Rules for Judicial Conduct and Disability Proceedings. Comments will be accepted between February 26 and March 31, 2025. The amended JC&D Local Rules will take effect April 14, 2025, subject to revision in light of any comments received on or before March 31, 2025. Click here to see what is being proposed.

New and revised FRAP and Circuit Rules will be effective December 1, 2024, including new Circuit Rule 26.1-1 (Disclosure Statements), and the combining of FRAP 35 and 40 and accompanying Circuit Rules. Click here to see what is changing.

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