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Public Comment Period Open re Proposed Amendments to the Federal Rules and Forms

Monday, August 15, 2022

The public comment period opened today, August 15, 2022, and closes on February 16, 2023, regarding the following proposed amendments to existing rules and forms, as well as one new rule:

  • Appellate Rules 32, 35, 40, and Appendix on Length Limits
  • Bankruptcy Restyled Rules Parts VII to IX, Rules 1007, 4004, 5009, 7001, 9006, and proposed new Rule 8023.1
  • Official Bankruptcy Form 410A
  • Civil Rule 12
  • Evidence Rules 611, 613, 801, 804, and 1006

The proposals, supporting materials, and comment submission instructions are posted on the Judiciary's website at: https://www.uscourts.gov/rules-policies/proposed-amendments-published-public-comment.