The following amended and new rules and forms became effective December 1, 2024:

• Appellate Rules 32, 35, and 40, and the Appendix of Length Limits;
• Bankruptcy Restyled Rules Parts I through IX, Rules 1007, 4004, 5009, 7001, and 9006, and new Rule 8023.1;
  • Bankruptcy Official Form 410A;
• Civil Rule 12; and
• Evidence Rules 613, 801, 804, and 1006, and new Rule 107.

In addition, Bankruptcy Official Form 423 was abrogated.

Federal Rules of Procedure

Information on the rules of procedure may be found here: 

• Rules of Appellate Procedure 
• Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure
• Rules of Civil Procedure
• Rules of Criminal Procedure
• Rules of Evidence
• Rules Governing Section 2254 and Section 2255 Proceedings