2024 Edition

Part A. General Rules

• I. Scope of Rules-one Form of Action
• II. Pleadings and Other Papers
• III. Disclosures and Discovery [reserved]
• IV. Trial
• V. Magistrate Judges
• VI. Special Proceedings
• VII. General Provisions

Part B. Civil Rules

• I. Scope of Rules
• II. Commencing an Action; Service of Process and Papers
• III. Pleadings and Motions
• IV. Parties [reserved]
• V. Disclosures and Discovery
• VI. Trials
• VII. Judgment
• VIII. Provisional and Final Remedies
• IX. Special Proceedings [reserved]
• X. District Courts and Clerks: Conducting Business; Issuing Orders [reserved]
• XI. General Provisions [reserved]
• XII. Admiralty Or Maritime Claims and Asset Forfeiture Actions

Part C. Criminal Rules

• I. Scope of Rules
• II. Preliminary Proceedings [reserved]
• III. The Grand Jury; the Indictment; and the Information
• IV. Arraignment and Preparation For Trial
• V. Venue [reserved]
• VI. Trial [reserved]
• VII. Post-conviction Procedures
• VIII. Supplementary and Special Proceedings [reserved]
• IX. General Provisions

Part D. Appendix of Forms