Proposed Amendments Published for Public Comment

Thursday, August 5, 2021

On June 22, 2021, the Judicial Conference Committee on Rules of Practice and Procedure (Standing Committee) approved publication of proposed amendments to the following:

  • Appellate Rules 2 and 4;
  • Bankruptcy Restyled Rules for the 3000 to 6000 Series; Rules 3002.1, 3011, and 8003; and new Rule 9038;
    • Official Bankruptcy Forms 101, 309E1, 309E2, and 417A; and new Official Forms 410C13-1N, 410C13-1R, 410C13-10C, 410C13-10NC, and 410C13-10R;
  • Civil Rules 15, 72, and new Rule 87;
  • New Criminal Rule 62; and
  • Evidence Rules 106, 615, and 702.

The comment period is open from August 6, 2021 to February 16, 2022. Read the text of the proposed amendments and supporting materials on the U.S. Courts website.