Federal Rules & Forms Published for Public Comment

On August 15, 2022, the Judicial Conference Advisory Committees on Appellate, Bankruptcy, Civil, and Evidence Rules published proposed amendments to their respective rules and forms. The proposed amendments are open for public comment through February 16, 2023.

• Appellate Rules 32, 35, 40, and Appendix on Length Limits
• Bankruptcy Restyled Rules Parts VII to IX; Rules 1007, 4004, 5009, 7001, 9006, and proposed new Rule 8023.1
  • Official Bankruptcy Form 410A
• Civil Rule 12
• Evidence Rules 611, 613, 801, 804, and 1006.

The comment period is open from August 15, 2022 to February 16, 2023. Read the text of the proposed amendments and supporting materials:

• Preliminary Draft of Proposed Amendments to the Federal Rules of Appellate, Bankruptcy, and Civil Procedure, and the Federal Rules of Evidence (pdf)