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Amendments to the Federal Rules of Practice and Procedure 2023—Transmittal to the Supreme Court

This package of materials was transmitted to the U.S. Supreme Court on October 19, 2022, concerning amendments to the Federal Rules of Practice and Procedure to become effective on December 1, 2023.

This contains proposed amendments to Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure 2, 4, 26, and 45; Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure 3011, 8003,and 9006, and new Rule 9038; Federal Rules of Civil Procedure 6, 15, and 72, and new Rule 87; Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure 16, 45, and 56, and new Rule 62; and Federal Rules of Evidence 106, 615, and 702.

Additional information about these amendments is available at Amendments to the Federal Rules of Practice and Procedure (webpage).

Information about rules amendments and the rule-making process is available on uscourts.gov at United States Courts Rules & Policies.

 Federal Rules of Practice and Procedure, Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure, Fed. R. App. P. 2, Fed. R. App. P. 26, Fed. R. App. P. 4, Fed. R. App. P. 45, Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure, Fed. R. Bankr. P. 3011, Fed. R. Bankr. P. 8003, Fed. R. Bankr. P. 9006, Fed. R. Bankr. P. 9038, Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, Fed. R. Civil P. 15, Fed. R. Civil P. 6, Fed. R. Civil P. 72, Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure, Fed. R. Crim. P. 16, Fed. R. Crim. P. 45, Fed. R. Crim. P. 56, Federal Rules of Evidence, Fed. R. Evid. 106, Fed. R. Evid. 615, Fed. R. Evid. 702 October 19, 2022
Amendments to the Federal Rules of Practice and Procedure 2023—Transmittal to the Judicial Conference

This package of materials was transmitted to the Judicial Conference, and it includes proposed amendments to the Federal Rules of Practice and Procedure to become effective on December 1, 2023.

  • Amendments to Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure 2 and 4
  • Amendments to Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure 3002.1, 3011, and 8003; new rule 9038; official forms 101, 309E1, 309E2, and 417A; and new official forms 410C13-1N, 410C13-1R, 410C13-10C, 410C13-10NC, and 410C13-10R
  • Amendments to Federal Rules of Civil Procedure 15 and 72 and new rule 87
  • New Federal Rule of Criminal Procedure 62
  • Amendments to Federal Rules of Evidence 106, 615, and 702

Additional information about these amendments is available on the Federal Judicial Center’s website at Amendments to the Federal Rules of Practice and Procedure (webpage).

Information about rules amendments and the rule-making process is available on uscourts.gov at United States Courts Rules & Policies.

 Federal Rules of Practice and Procedure, Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure, Fed. R. App. P. 2, Fed. R. App. P. 4, Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure, Fed. R. Bankr. P. 3002.1, Fed. R. Bankr. P. 3011, Fed. R. Bankr. P. 8003, Fed. R. Bankr. P. 9038, Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, Fed. R. Civil P. 15, Fed. R. Civil P. 72, Federal Rules of Evidence, Fed. R. Evid. 106, Fed. R. Evid. 615, Fed. R. Evid. 702 August 23, 2022
Amendments to the Federal Rules of Practice and Procedure 2023—Transmittal to Congress

This package of materials was transmitted to Congress on April 24, 2023, concerning amendments to the Federal Rules of Practice and Procedure to become effective on December 1, 2023.

Amendments to the Federal Rules of Practice and Procedure are as follows:

  • Amendments to Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure 2, 4, 26, and 45.
  • Amendments to Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure 3011, 8003, and 9006 and new rule 9038.
  • Amendments to Federal Rule of Criminal Procedure 16, 45, and 56 and new rule 62.
  • Amendments to Federal Rules of Evidence 106, 615, and 702.

Additional information about these amendments is available on the Federal Judicial Center’s website at Amendments to the Federal Rules of Practice and Procedure (webpage).

Information about rules amendments and the rule-making process is available on uscourts.gov at United States Courts Rules & Policies.

 Federal Rules of Practice and Procedure, Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure, Fed. R. App. P. 2, Fed. R. App. P. 26, Fed. R. App. P. 4, Fed. R. App. P. 45, Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure, Fed. R. Bankr. P. 3011, Fed. R. Bankr. P. 8003, Fed. R. Bankr. P. 9006, Fed. R. Bankr. P. 9038, Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure, Fed. R. Crim. P. 16, Fed. R. Crim. P. 45, Fed. R. Crim. P. 56, Fed. R. Crim. P. 62, Federal Rules of Evidence, Fed. R. Evid. 106, Fed. R. Evid. 615, Fed. R. Evid. 702 April 24, 2023
Amendments to the Federal Rules of Practice and Procedure 2022—Transmittal to the Supreme Court

This package of materials was transmitted to the U.S. Supreme Court on October 18, 2021, concerning amendments to the Federal Rules of Practice and Procedure to become effective on December 1, 2022.

This contains proposed amendments to Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure 25 and 42; proposed amendments to Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure 1007, 1020, 2009, 2012, 2015, 3002, 3010, 3011, 3014, 3016, 3017.1, 3018, 3019, 5005, 7004, and 8023 and new rule 3017.2; proposed amendments to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 7.1; adoption of new Supplemental Rules for Social Security Review Actions Under 42 U.S.C. § 405(g); and proposed amendments to Federal Rule of Criminal Procedure 16.

Additional information about these amendments is available at Amendments to the Federal Rules of Practice and Procedure (webpage).

Information about rules amendments and the rule-making process is available on uscourts.gov at United States Courts Rules & Policies.

 Federal Rules of Practice and Procedure, Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure, Fed. R. App. P. 25, Fed. R. App. P. 42, Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure, Fed. R. Bankr. P. 1007, Fed. R. Bankr. P. 1020, Fed. R. Bankr. P. 2009, Fed. R. Bankr. P. 2012, Fed. R. Bankr. P. 2015, Fed. R. Bankr. P. 3002, Fed. R. Bankr. P. 3010, Fed. R. Bankr. P. 3011, Fed. R. Bankr. P. 3014, Fed. R. Bankr. P. 3016, Fed. R. Bankr. P. 3017.1, Fed. R. Bankr. P. 3017.2, Fed. R. Bankr. P. 3018, Fed. R. Bankr. P. 3019, Fed. R. Bankr. P. 5005, Fed. R. Bankr. P. 7004, Fed. R. Bankr. P. 8023, Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, Fed. R. Civil P. 7.1, Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure, Fed. R. Crim. P. 16 October 18, 2021
Amendments to the Federal Rules of Practice and Procedure 2022—Transmittal to the Judicial Conference

This package of materials was transmitted to the Judicial Conference, and it includes proposed amendments to the Federal Rules of Practice and Procedure to become effective on December 1, 2022.

  • Amendments to Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure 25 and 42
  • Amendments to Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure 1007, 1020, 2009, 2012, 2015, 3002, 3010, 3011, 3014, 3016, 3017.1, 3018, 3019, 5005, 7004, and 8023; new rule 3017.2; and amendments to form 122B to become effective December 1, 2021
  • Adoption of new Supplemental Rules for Social Security Review Actions Under 42 U.S.C. § 405(g)
  • Amendments to Federal Rule of Criminal Procedure 16

Additional information about these amendments is available on the Federal Judicial Center’s website at Amendments to the Federal Rules of Practice and Procedure (webpage).

Information about rules amendments and the rule-making process is available on uscourts.gov at United States Courts Rules & Policies.

 Federal Rules of Practice and Procedure, Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure, Fed. R. App. P. 25, Fed. R. App. P. 42, Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure, Fed. R. Bankr. P. 1007, Fed. R. Bankr. P. 1020, Fed. R. Bankr. P. 2009, Fed. R. Bankr. P. 2012, Fed. R. Bankr. P. 2015, Fed. R. Bankr. P. 3002, Fed. R. Bankr. P. 3010, Fed. R. Bankr. P. 3011, Fed. R. Bankr. P. 3014, Fed. R. Bankr. P. 3016, Fed. R. Bankr. P. 3017.1, Fed. R. Bankr. P. 3017.2, Fed. R. Bankr. P. 3018, Fed. R. Bankr. P. 3019, Fed. R. Bankr. P. 5005, Fed. R. Bankr. P. 7004, Fed. R. Bankr. P. 8023, Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure, Fed. R. Crim. P. 16 September 1, 2021
Amendments to the Federal Rules of Practice and Procedure 2022—Transmittal to Congress

This package of materials was transmitted to Congress on April 11, 2022, concerning amendments to the Federal Rules of Practice and Procedure to become effective on December 1, 2022.

Amendments to the Federal Rules of Practice and Procedure are as follows:

  • Amendments to Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure 25 and 42.
  • Amendments to Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure 1007, 1020, 2009, 2012, 2015, 3002, 3010, 3011, 3014, 3016, 3017.1, 2017.2 (new), 3018, 3019, 5005, 7004, and 8023.
  • Amendments to Federal Rules of Civil Procedure 7.1 and new Supplemental Rules for Social Security Review Actions Under 42 U.S.C. § 405(g).
  • Amendments to Federal Rule of Criminal Procedure 16.

Additional information about these amendments is available on the Federal Judicial Center’s website at Amendments to the Federal Rules of Practice and Procedure (webpage).

Information about rules amendments and the rule-making process is available on uscourts.gov at United States Courts Rules & Policies.

 Federal Rules of Practice and Procedure, Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure, Fed. R. App. P. 25, Fed. R. App. P. 42, Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure, Fed. R. Bankr. P. 1007, Fed. R. Bankr. P. 1020, Fed. R. Bankr. P. 2009, Fed. R. Bankr. P. 2012, Fed. R. Bankr. P. 2015, Fed. R. Bankr. P. 2017, Fed. R. Bankr. P. 3002, Fed. R. Bankr. P. 3010, Fed. R. Bankr. P. 3011, Fed. R. Bankr. P. 3014, Fed. R. Bankr. P. 3016, Fed. R. Bankr. P. 3017.1, Fed. R. Bankr. P. 3017.2, Fed. R. Bankr. P. 3018, Fed. R. Bankr. P. 3019, Fed. R. Bankr. P. 5005, Fed. R. Bankr. P. 7004, Fed. R. Bankr. P. 8023, Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, Fed. R. Civil P. 7.1, Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure, Fed. R. Crim. P. 16 April 11, 2022
Amendments to the Federal Rules of Practice and Procedure 2021—Transmittal to the Supreme Court

This package of materials was transmitted to the U.S. Supreme Court on October 20, 2020, concerning amendments to the Federal Rules of Practice and Procedure to become effective on December 1, 2021.

This contains proposed amendments to Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure 3 and 6, and Forms 1 and 2, and Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure 2005, 3007, 7007.1, and 9036.

Additional information about these amendments is available at Amendments to the Federal Rules of Practice and Procedure (webpage).

Information about rules amendments and the rule-making process is available on uscourts.gov at United States Courts Rules & Policies.

 Federal Rules of Practice and Procedure, Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure, Fed. R. App. P. 3, Fed. R. App. P. 6, Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure, Fed. R. Bankr. P. 2005, Fed. R. Bankr. P. 3007, Fed. R. Bankr. P. 7007.1, Fed. R. Bankr. P. 9036, Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, Fed. R. Civil P. 7.1 October 20, 2020
Amendments to the Federal Rules of Practice and Procedure 2021—Transmittal to the Judicial Conference

This package of materials was transmitted to the Judicial Conference, and it includes proposed amendments to the Federal Rules of Practice and Procedure to become effective on December 1, 2021.

  • Amendments to Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure 3 and 6 and Forms 1 and 2
  • Amendments to Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure 2005, 3007, 7007.1, and 9036

Additional information about these amendments is available on the Federal Judicial Center’s website at Amendments to the Federal Rules of Practice and Procedure (webpage).

Information about rules amendments and the rule-making process is available on uscourts.gov at United States Courts Rules & Policies.

 Federal Rules of Practice and Procedure, Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure, Fed. R. App. P. 3, Fed. R. App. P. 6, Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure, Fed. R. Bankr. P. 2005, Fed. R. Bankr. P. 3007, Fed. R. Bankr. P. 7007.1, Fed. R. Bankr. P. 9036 September 15, 2020
Amendments to the Federal Rules of Practice and Procedure 2021—Transmittal to Congress

This package of materials was transmitted to Congress on April 14, 2021, concerning amendments to the Federal Rules of Practice and Procedure to become effective on December 1, 2021.

Amendments to the Federal Rules of Practice and Procedure are as follows:

  • Amendments to Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure 3 and 6, and Forms 1 and 2.
  • Amendments to Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure 2005, 3007, 7007.1, and 9036.

Additional information about these amendments is available on the Federal Judicial Center’s website at Amendments to the Federal Rules of Practice and Procedure (webpage).

Information about rules amendments and the rule-making process is available on uscourts.gov at United States Courts Rules & Policies.

 Federal Rules of Practice and Procedure, Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure, Fed. R. App. P. 3, Fed. R. App. P. 6, Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure, Fed. R. Bankr. P. 2005, Fed. R. Bankr. P. 3007, Fed. R. Bankr. P. 7007.1, Fed. R. Bankr. P. 9036 April 19, 2021
Amendments to the Federal Rules of Practice and Procedure 2020—Transmittal to the Supreme Court

This package of materials was transmitted to the U.S. Supreme Court on October 23, 2019, concerning amendments to the Federal Rules of Practice and Procedure to become effective on December 1, 2020.

This contains proposed amendments to Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure 35 and 40; Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure 2002, 2004, 8012, 8013, 8015, and 8021; Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 30(b)(6); and Federal Rule of Evidence 404.

Additional information about these amendments is available at Amendments to the Federal Rules of Practice and Procedure (webpage).

Information about rules amendments and the rule-making process is available on uscourts.gov at United States Courts Rules & Policies.

 Federal Rules of Practice and Procedure, Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure, Fed. R. App. P. 35, Fed. R. App. P. 40, Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure, Fed. R. Bankr. P. 2002, Fed. R. Bankr. P. 2004, Fed. R. Bankr. P. 8012, Fed. R. Bankr. P. 8013, Fed. R. Bankr. P. 8015, Fed. R. Bankr. P. 8021, Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, Fed. R. Civil P. 30, Federal Rules of Evidence, Fed. R. Evid. 404 October 23, 2019

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