(a) Authority
These rules are authorized by Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 83 and Federal
Rule of Criminal Procedure 57.
(b) Organization
These rules govern practice in the federal courts in Maine and supplement the
Federal Rules of Civil and Criminal Procedure.
(1) Civil Rules. Local Rules 1–83 relate to, and track, the corresponding
Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. Rules that apply to both criminal and
civil matters are contained in Local Rules 1–83.
(2) Criminal Rules. The rules relating to criminal practice start with Local
Rule 101. Each rule after that corresponds with the respective Federal
Rules of Criminal Procedure. For example, Local Rule 101 corresponds
with Federal Rule of Criminal Procedure 1.
(c) Relaxation of Rules
The Court may modify these rules when justice so requires.
(d) Court Website
The website for the United States District Court of Maine contains additional
information about practicing in federal court in Maine, including forms that
can be used, https://www.med.uscourts.gov/forms.
District of Maine Local Rules
