Section IV. Ap Rules

Group I. Scope, Purpose, and Construction

• Rule LAPR 1.1. Scope of the Local Ap Rules
• Rule LAPR 1.2. Forms

Group II. Commencement of Action, Form of Pleading, Service of Process, and Assignment of Ap Cases

• Rule LAPR 3.1. Civil Cover Sheet
• Rule LAPR 10.2. Commencement of Action and Form of Pleading
• Rule LAPR 10.3. Ap Docket

Group III. The Record, Pre-merits Briefing and Motions Practice

• Rule LAPR 16.1. Ap Case Management

Group IV. Consent Jurisdiction of a Magistrate Judge

• Rule LAPR 72.2. Consent Jurisdiction of a Magistrate Judge