Friday, August 14, 2026
The Judicial Conference Committee on Rules of Practice and Procedure has approved the following proposed amendments to existing rules for publication and public comment:
- Appellate Rule 25;
- Bankruptcy Rules 2003, 5005, 8011, 9006, 9036, and 9037;
- Civil Rules 5, 5.2, 6, and 55;
- Criminal Rules 11, 32, 45, 49, and 49.1; and
- Evidence Rules 104 and 902.
The public comment period is open from August 14, 2026 to February 15, 2027.
To view the proposals and supporting materials, as well as instructions on submitting written comments, please visit the Rules & Policies webpage on the U.S. Court's website at https://www.uscourts.gov/forms-rules/proposed-amendments-published-public-comment.