FEDERAL RULES 

• Appellate Procedure (Cornell)
   
• Civil Procedure (Cornell)
   
• Criminal Procedure (Cornell)
   
• Evidence (Cornell)
   
• Rules Governing Section 2254 & 2255 Proceedings
   
• Supplemental Rules for Social Security Actions Under Section 405(g)

In 2025, the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts directed the district courts to implement new procedures for the storage and management of sealed documents. Consistent with that direction, the court issued General Order 25-004, which removes electronic access in CM/ECF to restricted and sealed documents. Although these documents must still be filed in CM/ECF in compliance with local rules, the ECF Procedures Manual, and General Order 24-004, parties must serve them by other appropriate means under the applicable Federal Rules of Procedure. For details, see General Orders 25-005 and 24-004. Additional general orders may be issued as needed regarding electronic access to sealed and restricted documents. 

Current Local Rules of Practice:

• Civil (PDF – Effective December 1, 2025)

• Criminal Rules (PDF – Effective December 1, 2025)

• Patent (PDF – Effective December 1, 2024)

ADVISORY COMMITTEE

• Rules Committee Members
• Rules Committee Process
• Rules Committee Schedule/Timetable
• Submitting Proposals for Amendments
   

ARCHIVED RULES AND AMENDMENT SUMMARIES
(2018-2024)

ECF Procedures Manual

General Court Orders