Proposed Amendments to Federal Rules and Forms Published for Public Comment August 2024

Proposed Amendments to Federal Rules and Forms Published for Public Comment August 2024

On June 4, 2024, the Judicial Conference Committee on Rules of Practice and Procedure (Standing Committee) approved publication of proposed amendments to the following:

• Appellate Rules 29 and 32, Appendix on Length Limits, and Form 4;
• Bankruptcy Rules 1007, 3018, 5009, 9006, 9014, 9017, new Rule 7043, and Official Form 410S1; and
• Evidence Rule 801.

The comment period is open from August 15, 2024 to February 17, 2025.

Read the text of the proposed amendments and supporting materials and how to submit or review comments on the proposed amendments to the Federal Rules and Forms at https://www.uscourts.gov/rules-policies/proposed-amendments-published-public-comment.