(a) CLASSIFICATION.
In order to assure a more even distribution of each type of case among the judges of this
Court, each civil and criminal case will be classified for assignment purposes in
accordance with a set of categories established by the Court on the recommendation of
the Calendar and Case Management Committee.
(b) DESIGNATION AT TIME OF FILING.
Upon filing the complaint in a civil action, the attorney for the plaintiff shall note the
proper classification of the case on a form provided by the Clerk. In criminal cases the
United States Attorney shall, at the time of the return of an indictment, note the proper
classification of the case on a form provided by the Clerk.