Rules & Policies
The federal rules of practice and procedure govern litigation in the federal courts. This site provides access to the federal rules and forms in effect, information on the rulemaking process (including proposed and pending rules amendments), and historical and archival records.
About the Rulemaking Process
- Laws and Procedures Governing the Work of the Rules Committees
- How the Rulemaking Process Works
- How to Suggest a Change to Federal Court Rules and Forms
- How to Submit Input on a Pending Proposal
- Committee Membership Selection
- Open Meetings and Hearings of the Rules Committee
- Permitted Changes to Official Bankruptcy Forms
Current Rules of Practice & Procedure
- Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure
- Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure
- Federal Rules of Civil Procedure
- Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure
- Federal Rules of Evidence
- Rules Governing Section 2254 and Section 2255 Proceedings
Pending Rules and Forms Amendments
Proposed Amendments Published for Public Comment
Records of the Rules Committees
- Agenda Books
- Committee Reports
- Congressional and Supreme Court Rules Packages
- FJC Studies and Related Publications
- Meeting Minutes
- Past Members of the Rules Committees
- Preliminary Drafts of Proposed Rule Amendments
- Rules Comments
- Rules Suggestions
- Special Projects of the Rules Committees
- Style Resources
- Superseded Rules Pamphlets
- Transcripts and Testimony
Judiciary Policies
- Bankruptcy Case Policies
- CJA Guidelines
- Court Interpreting Guidance
- Court Reporting Guidance
- Ethics Policies
- Workplace Conduct and Protections
- Federal Tort Claims
- Fraud, Waste, or Abuse Policy
- Garnishment Regulations
- Judiciary Staff Travel Regulations
- Portable Communication Devices
- Post-Conviction Supervision Policies
- Privacy Policy for Electronic Case Files
- Procurement Policies
- Subpoena Regulations
- Cameras in the Courtroom Policy
- Confidentiality Regulations for Pretrial Services Information
- Proposed Changes to Code and JC&D Rules
- U.S. Courts Design Guide
About Federal Courts
- Federal Courts & the Public
- Court Role and Structure
- Types of Cases
- Educational Resources
- Governance & the Judicial Conference
- Judicial Administration
- Workplace Conduct
Judges & Judgeships
- Authorized Judgeships
- Judicial Vacancies
- Judicial Milestones
- Judicial Compensation
- About Federal Judges
- Judiciary Financial Disclosure Reports
- Privately Funded Seminars Disclosure
- Judicial Conduct & Disability
- Code of Conduct for U.S. Judges
Services & Forms
- Forms
- Bankruptcy
- Jury Service
- Fees
- Federal Court Interpreters
- Federal Court Reporting Program
- Probation and Pretrial Services
- Defender Services
- Business Opportunities
Court Records
- Find a Case (PACER)
- Electronic Filing (CM/ECF)
- Court Records Schedule
- Electronic Public Access Public User Group
Statistics & Reports
- Analysis & Reports
- Data Tables
- Publications
Rules & Policies
- Current Rules of Practice & Procedure
- Pending Rules and Forms Amendments
- Proposed Amendments Published for Public Comment
- About the Rulemaking Process
- Records of the Rules Committees
- Judiciary Policies
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- Privacy & Security Policy
- Glossary of Legal Terms
- Operating Status
- Download Plug-Ins
- Email Updates
- Contact Us
- FAQs
This site is maintained by the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts on behalf of the Federal Judiciary. The purpose of this site is to provide information from and about the Judicial Branch of the U.S. Government.
