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    UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

    Northern District of Texas

    David C. Godbey, Chief Judge
    Karen Mitchell, Clerk of Court

    Amendments to the Federal Rules of Practice and Procedure (effective December 1, 2023)

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    Congress has taken no action on the proposed amendments to the Federal Rules of Appellate, Bankruptcy, Civil, and Criminal Procedure, and the Federal Rules of Evidence adopted by the Supreme Court and transmitted to Congress on April 24, 2023. Under the Rules Enabling Act, 28 U.S.C. §§ 2071-75, the following take effect on December 1, 2023:

    Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure

    Rule 2 Suspension of Rules
    Rule 4 Appeal as of Right--When Taken
    Rule 26 Computing and Extending Time
    Rule 45 Clerk's Duties

     

    Federal Rules of Civil Procedure

    Rule 6 Computing and Extending Time; Time for Motion Papers
    Rule 15 Amended and Supplemental Pleadings
    Rule 72 Magistrate Judges: Pretrial Order
    Rule 87 Civil Rules Emergency

     

    Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure

    Rule 16 Discovery and Inspection
    Rule 45 Computing and Extending Time
    Rule 56 When Court is Open
    Rule 62 Criminal Rules Emergency

     

    Federal Rules of Evidence

    Rule 106 Remainder of or Related Statements
    Rule 615 Excluding Witnesses from the Courtroom; Preventing an Excluded
    Witness's Access to Trial Testimony
    Rule 702 Testimony by Expert Witnesses

     

    Under 28 U.S.C. §§ 2074 and 2075, and the Supreme Court orders dated April 24, 2023, the amendments govern all proceedings commenced on or after December 1, 2023, and all proceedings then pending “insofar as just and practicable.” Links to the text of the amended rules, and the accompanying committee notes—along with extensive supporting documentation related to their adoption—are posted on the Current Rules page of the Judiciary’s website.

    In addition, two amended official bankruptcy forms became effective on December 1, 2023. As approved by the Judicial Conference, amendments to official bankruptcy forms govern all proceedings in bankruptcy cases thereafter commenced and, insofar as just and practicable, all proceedings then pending. One Director’s Form will also be updated on December 1, 2023. The forms are posted on the Bankruptcy Forms page of the Judiciary’s website.

     

    Official Bankruptcy Forms

    Form 410A Mortgage Proof of Claim Attachment
    Form 417A Notice of Appeal and Statement of Election

     

    Director's Form

    Form 1340 Application for Payment of Unclaimed Funds