Local Rules

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Table of Contents

Federal Rule Reference - Local Rule Number

1. Scope of Local RulesFederal - Local
   1. Title and Citation01 - 01.01
   2. Application and Numbering of Local Rules: Local Patent Rules81 - 01.02
   3. Effective Date86 - 01.03
   4. Relationship to Prior Rules and Actions Pending on Effective Date86 - 01.04
   5. Modification of Time Limits06 - 01.05
   6. Judge Defined01 - 01.06
2. Commencement of ActionsFederal - Local
   1. Files and Filings05 - 02.01
   2. Forms to be Filed in Civil Cases03 - 02.02
   3. Cases Removed to the District Court81 - 02.03
   4. Demand for Jury Trial38 - 02.04
   5. In Forma Pauperis03 - 02.05
   6. Pro Se Actions45 - 02.06
   7. Divisional Venue03 - 02.07
   8. Assignment of Actions and Matters40 - 02.08
   9. Disclosure of Corporation Interests03 - 02.09
   10. The Electronic Case Record and Filing; Exemption03 - 02.10
   11. Signatures on Electronic Filings11 - 02.11
   12. Service in Electronic Cases05 - 02.12
   13. When Electronic Filings are Completed83 - 02.13
   14. Technical Failure and Filing Deadlines06 - 02.14
   15. Administrative Procedures for Electronic Filing83 - 02.15
   16. Hyperlinks in Electronically Filed Documents07 - 02.16
   17. Redaction of Personal Data Identifiers05 - 02.17
3. Disclosure and Discovery Federal - Local
   1. Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 26(a)(1)26 - 03.01
   2. Filing of Discovery and Disclosure Materials26 - 03.02
   3. Interrogatories33 - 03.03
   4. Motions Concerning Disclosure and Discovery37 - 03.04
   5. Disclosure and Motions in Criminal Cases12CR - 03.05
4. MotionsFederal - Local
   1. Motions and Memoranda07 - 04.01
   2. Oral Argument or Testimony Regarding Civil Motions78 - 04.02
   3. Motions to Consolidate42 - 04.03
   4. Communication with the Court07 - 04.04
   5. Submission of Motion Package (Rule Repealed)(07 - 04.05)
5. Differentiated Case ManagementFederal - Local
   1. Case Management Tracks16 - 05.01
   2. Track Information Statements03 - 05.02
   3. Rule 16 Scheduling Conference16 - 05.03
   4. Case Management Orders16 - 05.04
6. Alternative Dispute ResolutionFederal - Local
   1. Mediation and Early Neutral Evaluation16 - 06.01
   2. Referral to Alternative Dispute Resolution and Duties of Participants16 - 06.02
   3. Neutrals16 - 06.03
   4. Communications Concerning Alternative Dispute Resolution16 - 06.04
   5. Reporting Requirements16 - 06.05
7. TrialsFederal - Local
   1. Jurors and Juries47 - 07.01
   2. Trial Exhibits83 - 07.02
8. JudgmentsFederal - Local
   1. Dismissal for Failure to Prosecute41 - 08.01
   2. Motions for Attorney’s Fees54 - 08.02
   3. Bill of Costs54 - 08.03
   4. Assessment of Jury Costs41 - 08.04
9. Special ProceedingsFederal - Local
   1. Bankruptcy Court Matters81 - 09.01
   2. Social Security Appeals56 - 09.02
   3. Petty Offenses58CR - 09.03
   4. Condemnation Cases71A - 09.04
10. Admiralty CasesFederal - Local
    1. Scope of Admiralty Rules 09 - 10.01
    2. Actions in Rem, Special Provisions09 - 10.02
    3. Actions in Rem and Quasi in Rem, General Provisions90 - 10.03
11. United States Magistrate JudgesFederal - Local
    1. General Authority of United States Magistrate Judges73 - 11.01
12. AttorneysFederal - Local
    1. Attorney Admissions83 - 12.01
    2. Attorney Discipline83 - 12.02
    3. Attorney Admission Fee Non-Appropriated Fund83 - 12.03
    4. Former Law Clerks83 - 12.04
    5. Law Student Practice83 - 12.05
    6. Appointed Counsel’s Fees and Expenses in Civil Cases83 - 12.06
    7. Attorney’s Obligations Regarding Appeal83 - 12.07
13. Miscellaneous ProvisionsFederal - Local
    1. Probation and Pretrial Services Records32CR - 13.01
    2. Use of Photographic and Recording Equipment 83 - 13.02
    3. Surety on Criminal Bonds46CR - 13.03
    4. Deposit of Funds with the Court67 - 13.04
    5. Pleadings and Documents Filed Under Seal83 - 13.05

1. Patent Rules
   1. Local Patent Rules
      1. Appendix A: Stipulation For Protective Order
      2. Appendix B: Joint Claim Construction Chart
      3. Appendix C: Timeline of Exchange and Filing Dates

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