08/15/2025 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 08/15/2025 08:33
The Judicial Conference Committee on Rules of Practice and Procedure has approved publication of proposed amendments to the following federal rules and forms and invites comments by February 16, 2026:
• Appellate Rule 15;
• Bankruptcy Rule 2002 and Official Forms 101 and 106C;
• Civil Rules 7.1, 26, 41, 45, and 81;
• Criminal Rule 17; and
• Evidence Rule 609 and new Rule 707.
More details, including instructions on how to submit or review comments, are available at: https://www.uscourts.gov/forms-rules/proposed-amendments-published-public-comment