Application of Rules

These Local Civil Rules are promulgated under 28 U.S.C. § 2071 and Fed. R. Civ. P. 83. They apply in all civil actions and proceedings governed by the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. Each district has, under 28 U.S.C. § 137, separately adopted Division of Business Rules that are available on their respective websites. These Local Civil Rules take effect on January 2, 2026 (the “Effective Date”) and govern actions pending or filed on or after that date.

For actions pending on the Effective Date, if fewer than 14 days remain to perform an action governed by these Rules, the provisions of the previous Local Civil Rules effective on January 1, 2026, will govern. Any reference to “this court” in the Local Civil Rules means the court in which the relevant proceeding is pending. For relevant historical context for this local rule, consult the Appendix of Committee Notes.