M.D. Pa. Local Rules

213 local rules of the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania in the CiteLaw law library. All courts

• M.D. Pa. L.R. 1.1Application of Rules
• M.D. Pa. L.R. 1.2Standing Orders
• M.D. Pa. L.R. 1.3Suspension of Rules
• M.D. Pa. L.R. 1.4Definition of Term "Party" as Used in These Rules
• M.D. Pa. L.R. 4.1Service of Process
• M.D. Pa. L.R. 4.2Proof of Service of All Other Pleadings and Papers
• M.D. Pa. L.R. 4.3Payment of Fees in Advance
• M.D. Pa. L.R. 4.4Collection of Clerk's and Marshal's Fees
• M.D. Pa. L.R. 4.7In Forma Pauperis Proceedings Initiated by Prisoners under 28 U.S.C. § 1915
• M.D. Pa. L.R. 4.8In Forma Pauperis Proceedings in Habeas Corpus Actions
• M.D. Pa. L.R. 5.1Size and Other Physical Characteristics of Papers and Other Documents
• M.D. Pa. L.R. 5.2Documents to be Filed with the Clerk
• M.D. Pa. L.R. 5.3Assigned Judge's Name on First Page of Documents
• M.D. Pa. L.R. 5.4Service and Filing of Discovery Material
• M.D. Pa. L.R. 5.5Form of Service of Interrogatories
• M.D. Pa. L.R. 5.6Filing of Documents by Electronic Means
• M.D. Pa. L.R. 5.7LR 5.8
• M.D. Pa. L.R. 5.8Filing of Documents under Seal
• M.D. Pa. L.R. 7.1Motions to be Written
• M.D. Pa. L.R. 7.3LR 7.4
• M.D. Pa. L.R. 7.4Motions for Summary Judgment
• M.D. Pa. L.R. 7.5Submission of Briefs Supporting Motions
• M.D. Pa. L.R. 7.6Submission of Briefs Opposing Motions
• M.D. Pa. L.R. 7.7Reply Briefs
• M.D. Pa. L.R. 7.8Contents and Length of Briefs
• M.D. Pa. L.R. 7.9Oral Arguments on Motions
• M.D. Pa. L.R. 7.10Motions for Reconsideration
• M.D. Pa. L.R. 7.34After-discovered Evidence
• M.D. Pa. L.R. 7.35Notice of Appeal to Trial Judge
• M.D. Pa. L.R. 7.36Citation of Supplemental Authorities
• M.D. Pa. L.R. 8.1Statement of Amount of Damages
• M.D. Pa. L.R. 8.2Claims for Unliquidated Damages
• M.D. Pa. L.R. 14.1Motion to Join Third Parties Under Fed.R.Civ.P.14(a), Time for
• M.D. Pa. L.R. 14.2Motion to Join Third Parties Under Fed.R.Civ.P.14(b), Time for
• M.D. Pa. L.R. 14.3Motion to Join Third Parties, Time for, Suspension of Rules
• M.D. Pa. L.R. 15.1Amended Pleadings
• M.D. Pa. L.R. 16.1Requirement of Holding Court Conferences
• M.D. Pa. L.R. 16.2Court Conferences, Participants at
• M.D. Pa. L.R. 16.3Conferences of Attorneys
• M.D. Pa. L.R. 16.4Scheduling Conferences
• M.D. Pa. L.R. 16.5Special Pretrial Orders
• M.D. Pa. L.R. 16.6TABLE OF CONTENTS
• M.D. Pa. L.R. 16.7Alternative Dispute Resolution
• M.D. Pa. L.R. 16.8.1General Rule
• M.D. Pa. L.R. 16.8.2Certification of Mediators
• M.D. Pa. L.R. 16.8.3Compensation and Expenses of Mediators
• M.D. Pa. L.R. 16.8.4Cases Eligible for Mediation
• M.D. Pa. L.R. 16.8.5Scheduling Mediation Conference
• M.D. Pa. L.R. 16.8.6The Mediation Session and Confidentiality of Mediation Communications
• M.D. Pa. L.R. 16.8.7Duties of Participants at the Mediation Session
• M.D. Pa. L.R. 16.9.1General Rule
• M.D. Pa. L.R. 16.9.2Agreement of the Parties
• M.D. Pa. L.R. 16.9.3Discretion of the Court
• M.D. Pa. L.R. 16.9.4Participants and Settlement Authority
• M.D. Pa. L.R. 16.9.5Alternative Dispute Resolution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
• M.D. Pa. L.R. 23.1Class Actions, Form of Designation of Complaint
• M.D. Pa. L.R. 23.2Class Actions, Contents of Complaints
• M.D. Pa. L.R. 23.3Class Action Determination
• M.D. Pa. L.R. 26.1Duty to Investigate and Disclose
• M.D. Pa. L.R. 26.2Service and Filing of Discovery Material
• M.D. Pa. L.R. 26.3Discovery Motions, Statement of Conference to Resolve Objections
• M.D. Pa. L.R. 26.4Discovery Proceedings, Closing of
• M.D. Pa. L.R. 30.2Videotape Depositions, General Authority and Rules Governing
• M.D. Pa. L.R. 30.3Videotape Depositions, Subpoena and Notices of
• M.D. Pa. L.R. 30.4Videotape Depositions, Transcript
• M.D. Pa. L.R. 30.5Videotape Depositions, Procedure
• M.D. Pa. L.R. 30.6Videotape Depositions, Timing
• M.D. Pa. L.R. 30.7Videotape Depositions, Signature
• M.D. Pa. L.R. 30.8Videotape Depositions, Custody and Copies
• M.D. Pa. L.R. 30.9Videotape Depositions, Use
• M.D. Pa. L.R. 30.10Depositions, Certificate of Conference to Remove Objections
• M.D. Pa. L.R. 30.11Videotape Depositions, Transcription, Marking as Exhibit, Custody and
• M.D. Pa. L.R. 30.12Videotape Depositions, Expenses and Counsel Fees
• M.D. Pa. L.R. 33.1Interrogatories and Answers or Objections, Form of Service
• M.D. Pa. L.R. 33.2Interrogatories, Supplemental Answers to
• M.D. Pa. L.R. 33.3Interrogatories, Number of
• M.D. Pa. L.R. 36.1Requests for Admission, Number of
• M.D. Pa. L.R. 36.2Requests for Admissions, Form of Objections to
• M.D. Pa. L.R. 37.1Discovery Abuse, Sanctions for
• M.D. Pa. L.R. 39.1Civil Trials, One Attorney for Each Party
• M.D. Pa. L.R. 39.2Civil Trials, Order of Addresses
• M.D. Pa. L.R. 39.3Civil Trials, General Order of Summation
• M.D. Pa. L.R. 39.4Civil Trials, Order of Summation in Third-Party Action
• M.D. Pa. L.R. 39.5Civil Trials, Other Multi-Party Actions
• M.D. Pa. L.R. 39.6Civil Trials, Order of Addresses in Co-Party Cases
• M.D. Pa. L.R. 39.7Civil Trials, Trial Briefs
• M.D. Pa. L.R. 41.1Dismissal of Action
• M.D. Pa. L.R. 42.1CHAPTER VIII
• M.D. Pa. L.R. 43.1Civil Trials, Attorney as Witness
• M.D. Pa. L.R. 43.2Civil Trials, Number of Attorneys to Examine Witness
• M.D. Pa. L.R. 43.3Civil Trials, Offers of Proof
• M.D. Pa. L.R. 43.10Special Trial Orders--Witnesses, Attorneys, Public Attendance, Number and
• M.D. Pa. L.R. 43.20Civil Trials, View
• M.D. Pa. L.R. 48.1Civil Trials, Juries
• M.D. Pa. L.R. 48.2LR 51.1
• M.D. Pa. L.R. 51.1Civil Trials, Requests to Instruct the Jury
• M.D. Pa. L.R. 54.1Judgment by Confession
• M.D. Pa. L.R. 54.2Security for Costs
• M.D. Pa. L.R. 54.3Bills of Costs
• M.D. Pa. L.R. 54.4Taxation of Costs
• M.D. Pa. L.R. 54.5Notice of Taxation of Costs
• M.D. Pa. L.R. 54.6Payment of Clerk's or Marshal's Costs
• M.D. Pa. L.R. 54.7Witness Fees, Costs, Etc
• M.D. Pa. L.R. 56.1Motions for Summary Judgment
• M.D. Pa. L.R. 58.1Judgment by Confession . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
• M.D. Pa. L.R. 65.1LR 67.1
• M.D. Pa. L.R. 67.1Investment of Registry Funds Pending Litigation
• M.D. Pa. L.R. 72.1Authority of Magistrate Judges
• M.D. Pa. L.R. 72.2Appeals from Non-Dispositive Orders of Magistrate Judges
• M.D. Pa. L.R. 72.3Review of Reports and Recommendations of Magistrate Judges Addressing
• M.D. Pa. L.R. 72.4Magistrate Judges, Appeal from Judgments in Misdemeanor Cases - 18 U.S.C
• M.D. Pa. L.R. 72.5LR 73.1
• M.D. Pa. L.R. 73.1Magistrate Judges, Special Provisions for the Disposition of Civil Cases on
• M.D. Pa. L.R. 77.1Clerk's Offices
• M.D. Pa. L.R. 79.1Entries in Clerk's Records
• M.D. Pa. L.R. 79.2Removal of Court Records
• M.D. Pa. L.R. 79.3Deposits for Costs
• M.D. Pa. L.R. 79.4Removal or Disposition of Exhibits
• M.D. Pa. L.R. 79.5Unsealing of Civil Cases/Documents
• M.D. Pa. L.R. 83.1.1Judicial Proceedings
• M.D. Pa. L.R. 83.1.2Ceremonial Proceedings
• M.D. Pa. L.R. 83.2Extrajudicial Statements in Civil Proceedings
• M.D. Pa. L.R. 83.3.1Sanctions in the Discretion of Court
• M.D. Pa. L.R. 83.3.2Use of Photography, Radio and Television
• M.D. Pa. L.R. 83.3.3Additional Sanctions
• M.D. Pa. L.R. 83.4Juror Contact
• M.D. Pa. L.R. 83.5Courthouse and Courtroom Security
• M.D. Pa. L.R. 83.6.1General Rule
• M.D. Pa. L.R. 83.6.2Agreement of the Parties
• M.D. Pa. L.R. 83.6.3LR 83.7
• M.D. Pa. L.R. 83.7Judicial Misconduct and Disability
• M.D. Pa. L.R. 83.8Admission to Practice
• M.D. Pa. L.R. 83.8.1.2Qualifications
• M.D. Pa. L.R. 83.8.1.3Procedure
• M.D. Pa. L.R. 83.8.2.1Pro Hac Vice Admission
• M.D. Pa. L.R. 83.8.2.2Attorneys for the United States
• M.D. Pa. L.R. 83.8.2.3Attorneys for Federal Defender Organizations
• M.D. Pa. L.R. 83.8.2.4Attorneys Employed by or Associated with Organized Legal Services
• M.D. Pa. L.R. 83.8.2.5Procedure
• M.D. Pa. L.R. 83.9Associate Counsel Required
• M.D. Pa. L.R. 83.10.1Observation of Dates and Times
• M.D. Pa. L.R. 83.10.3Illness
• M.D. Pa. L.R. 83.10.4Subpoena Requirement
• M.D. Pa. L.R. 83.10.5Court Conflicts
• M.D. Pa. L.R. 83.11.1Address on File
• M.D. Pa. L.R. 83.11.2Latest Address
• M.D. Pa. L.R. 83.12Roll of Attorneys
• M.D. Pa. L.R. 83.14Appearance
• M.D. Pa. L.R. 83.15Withdrawal of Appearance
• M.D. Pa. L.R. 83.16Agreements To Be In Writing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
• M.D. Pa. L.R. 83.17Agreements To Be In Writing
• M.D. Pa. L.R. 83.18Student Practice Rule
• M.D. Pa. L.R. 83.19Student Practice Rule
• M.D. Pa. L.R. 83.20.1Immediate Suspension
• M.D. Pa. L.R. 83.20.2Definition of Serious Crime
• M.D. Pa. L.R. 83.20.3Certified Copy of Conviction as Evidence
• M.D. Pa. L.R. 83.20.4Mandatory Reference for Disciplinary Proceeding
• M.D. Pa. L.R. 83.20.5Discretionary Reference for Disciplinary Proceedings
• M.D. Pa. L.R. 83.20.6Reinstatement upon Reversal
• M.D. Pa. L.R. 83.21.1Notice by Attorney of Public Discipline
• M.D. Pa. L.R. 83.21.2Proceedings after Notice of Discipline
• M.D. Pa. L.R. 83.21.3Stay of Discipline in Other Jurisdiction
• M.D. Pa. L.R. 83.21.4Reciprocal Discipline
• M.D. Pa. L.R. 83.21.5Conclusive Evidence of Final Adjudication
• M.D. Pa. L.R. 83.21.6Appointment of Counsel
• M.D. Pa. L.R. 83.22.1Automatic Cessation of Right to Practice
• M.D. Pa. L.R. 83.22.2Attorney to Notify Clerk of Disbarment
• M.D. Pa. L.R. 83.23.1Sanction for Misconduct
• M.D. Pa. L.R. 83.23.2Adoption of Rules of Professional Conduct
• M.D. Pa. L.R. 83.24.1Reference to Counsel
• M.D. Pa. L.R. 83.24.2Recommendation of Counsel
• M.D. Pa. L.R. 83.24.3Order to Show Cause
• M.D. Pa. L.R. 83.24.4Hearings
• M.D. Pa. L.R. 83.25Disbarment on Consent While under Disciplinary
• M.D. Pa. L.R. 83.25.1Consent to Disbarment
• M.D. Pa. L.R. 83.25.2Consent Order
• M.D. Pa. L.R. 83.25.3Public Record
• M.D. Pa. L.R. 83.26.1After Disbarment or Suspension
• M.D. Pa. L.R. 83.26.2Time of Application Following Disbarment
• M.D. Pa. L.R. 83.26.3Petitions for Reinstatement
• M.D. Pa. L.R. 83.26.4Duty of Counsel
• M.D. Pa. L.R. 83.26.5Fees and Costs of Proceeding
• M.D. Pa. L.R. 83.26.6Conditions of Reinstatement
• M.D. Pa. L.R. 83.26.7Successive Petitions
• M.D. Pa. L.R. 83.27Admission to Practice as Conferring Disciplinary
• M.D. Pa. L.R. 83.28Service of Papers and Other Notices
• M.D. Pa. L.R. 83.29Appointment of Counsel
• M.D. Pa. L.R. 83.30.1Filing Certificate of Conviction
• M.D. Pa. L.R. 83.30.2Filing Disciplinary Judgment
• M.D. Pa. L.R. 83.30.3Filing Consent Order
• M.D. Pa. L.R. 83.30.4Transmittal of Record to Other Courts
• M.D. Pa. L.R. 83.30.5National Discipline Data Bank
• M.D. Pa. L.R. 83.31Court Defined
• M.D. Pa. L.R. 83.32Petitions for Writ of Habeas Corpus and Motions Pursuant
• M.D. Pa. L.R. 83.32.1Form of Petitions and Motions
• M.D. Pa. L.R. 83.32.2Petitions under 28 U.S.C. § 2254 and Motions to Vacate Sentence under 28
• M.D. Pa. L.R. 83.32.3In Forma Pauperis Proceedings
• M.D. Pa. L.R. 83.32.4Addresses and Reference of Petitions and Motions
• M.D. Pa. L.R. 83.33Time for Appeal Where Party is Incarcerated
• M.D. Pa. L.R. 83.34.1Indigent Litigant Application for a Volunteer Attorney
• M.D. Pa. L.R. 83.34.2Request for Volunteer Attorney
• M.D. Pa. L.R. 83.34.3Panel of Volunteer Attorneys
• M.D. Pa. L.R. 83.34.4Mechanism for Requesting Volunteer Attorney
• M.D. Pa. L.R. 83.34.5Revocation of Conditional Appointment Order
• M.D. Pa. L.R. 83.34.6Procedure for Requesting Reimbursement
• M.D. Pa. L.R. 83.34.7Fund to Reimburse Volunteer Attorneys
• M.D. Pa. L.R. 83.40.1Form of Review
• M.D. Pa. L.R. 83.40.2Summons and Complaint
• M.D. Pa. L.R. 83.40.3Answer and Transcript
• M.D. Pa. L.R. 83.40.4Plaintiff’s Brief
• M.D. Pa. L.R. 83.40.5Defendant’s Brief
• M.D. Pa. L.R. 83.40.6Reply Brief
• M.D. Pa. L.R. 83.40.7Length of Briefs