When, due to recusal, a case is assigned from this District to a judge in another
district, or when a judge of this District is assigned to preside over a case filed in
another district, these procedures will apply:
(a) Jurisdiction and Governing Rules
The originating court will retain jurisdiction and enter final judgment. Local
rules of the originating court will govern the case unless otherwise ordered by
the judge presiding by designation.
(b) Filings
Parties must make filings in the originating court.
(c) Conferences, Hearings, and Trial
Conferences and hearings may be held in either district. Jury trials will be held
in the district of the originating court.
District of Maine Local Rules
