As provided in Fed. R. Crim. P. 58(d)(1), a person who is charged with a petty
offense as defined in 18 U.S.C. § 19, may in lieu of appearance, post collateral in the
amount indicated for the offense and consent to forfeiture of collateral. The offense for
which collateral may be posted and forfeited in lieu of appearance by the person charged,
together with the amounts of collateral to be posted, are generally stated on the charge
(violation notice) and are contained in written schedules approved by this court and on
file with the court clerk.
THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE
WESTERN DISTRICT OF OKLAHOMA
APPENDICES TO
LOCAL COURT RULES
APPENDIX I
GENERAL ORDERS
[Reference: LCvR1.1; LCrR1.1]
The following General Orders will be provided by the clerk upon request or can be obtained
from the court’s website, www.okwd.uscourts.gov:
G.O. 96-3 General Order Regarding Land Condemnation Cases Filed by the United States
(2-26-96)
G.O. 96-4 General Order Authorizing the Use of the Bankruptcy Appellate Panel to Hear
and Determine Bankruptcy Appeals Originating in this District (5-3-96)
G.O. 96-7 General Order Regarding Presiding Judge Authorization Over Interceptions of
Wire or Oral or Other Forms of Communications or Investigatory Matters
Arising Under Chapter 119 of Title 18 and Matters Under Investigation by the
Grand Jury; Applications for Pen Registers and Other Forms of
Communications Under Chapter 206 of Title 18; Motions to Reconsider or
Overrule (2-26-96)
G.O. 98-2 General Order Regarding the Plan for Achieving Prompt Disposition of
Criminal Cases (5-1-98)
G.O. 98-4 General Order Regarding Guidelines for Resolving Scheduling Conflicts with
Oklahoma Federal Courts and State Courts (9-24-98)
G.O. 03-4 General Order Regarding Disclosure of Information and Testimony of
Probation Officers (6-6-03)
G.O. 05-1 General Order Identifying Miscellaneous Files (2-16-05)
G.O. 08-2 General Order Regarding Service of Summons in Pro Se Cases (10-3-08)
G.O. 08-3 General Order Regarding Policy on Electronic Availability of Transcripts
(10-7-08)
G.O. 09-1 General Order Regarding Establishing a Court-Assisted Recovery Effort
Program (1/23/09)
Appx. I-1
G.O. 09-2 General Order Regarding Random Selection of Grand and Petit Jurors
(3/04/09)
G.O. 09-5 General Order Regarding Best Practices for Electronic Discovery of
Documentary Materials in Criminal Cases (8/20/09)
G.O. 11-1 General Order Regarding Assignment of Cases and Transfer of Related or
Companion Cases (10/11/11)
G.O. 11-2 General Order Regarding Attorney Admissions Fees (10/21/11)
G.O. 12-2 General Order Regarding ADR Advisory Committee and ADR Panel (6/06/12)
G.O. 12-4 General Order Regarding the Local Rules for the United States Bankruptcy
Court for the Western District of Oklahoma (12/04/12)
G.O. 12-7 General Order Regarding Authorizing Reimbursement of Expenses from the
Non-Appropriated Fund (12/4/12)
G.O. 13-2 General Order Regarding Establishing a Court-Assisted Recovery Effort
Program - Nunc Pro Tunc General Order (3/27/13)
G.O. 13-8 General Order Regarding Authorization for U.S. Probation Officers to
Discontinue Collection of Monthly Report Forms (Standard Conditions of
Supervision #2) on Cases Sentenced Prior to October 4, 2011 (12/18/13)
G.O. 14-2 General Order Regarding Electronic Payments Via Pay.Gov (2/6/14)
G.O. 14-5 General Order Regarding Random Selection of Grand and Petit Jurors (6/16/14)
G.O. 14-6 General Order Regarding Plan of the U.S. District Court for the Western District
of Oklahoma for the Implementation of the Criminal Justice Act (9/11/14)
G.O. 14-8 General Order Regarding Motions for Reduction of Sentence Pursuant to
Amendment 782 to the Sentencing Guidelines (12/01/14)
G.O. 15-3 General Order Regarding Plan of the U.S. District Court for the Western District
of Oklahoma for the Implementation of the Criminal Justice Act (9/23/15)
G.O. 15-4 General Order Regarding Electronic Filing Policies & Procedures Manual
(11/30/15)
G.O. 16-1 General Order Regarding Implementation of eVoucher (4/05/16)
G.O. 19-4 General Order Regarding Plan of the United States District Court for the
Western District of Oklahoma for the Implementation of the Criminal Justice
Act, Title 18, United States Code, 3006A (6/3/20)
G.O. 21-7 General Order Regarding Authorization for Submission and Payment of
Vouchers Under the Criminal Justice Act (5/6/21)
G.O. 21-8 General Order Regarding Court Reporters; Plan for Management of Court
Reporting Services (5/21/21)
G.O. 21-9 General Order Regarding Electronic Filing Policies and Procedures Manual
(May 25, 2021)
G. O. 23-1 General Order Regarding Social Security Cases (1/6/2023)
G.O. 23-2 General Order Regarding Expert Witness Disclosures in Criminal Cases
(1/6/2023)
G.O. 23-4 General Order Regarding Maximum Transcript Rates (8/9/2023)
Appx. I-2
G.O. 23-6 General Order Regarding Motions for Reduction of Sentence Pursuant to
Amendment 821 to the Sentencing Guidelines (8/9/2023)
G.O. 23-7 General Order Regarding Bankruptcy Appeals (11/7/2023)
G.O. 24-1 General Order Regarding Random Selection of Grand and Petit Jurors
(4/12/2024)
G.O. 24-3 General Order Regarding Capital Habeas Filings (7/15/2024)
G.O. 24-4 General Order Regarding Electronic Availability of Transcripts (7/16/2024)
G.O. 24-5 General Order Regarding Electronic Filing Policies and Procedures Manual
(7/16/2024)
G.O. 24-6 General Order Regarding Criminal Justice Act Plan (10/22/2024)
G.O. 24-7 General Order Regarding Electronic Filing Policies and Procedures Manual
(8/12/2024)
G.O. 24-9 General Order Regarding Procedures for Requesting, Filing, and Management
of Highly Sensitive Documents (12/6/2024)
G.O. 24-10 General Order Regarding Maximum Transcript Rates (12/6/2024)
G.O. 25-1 General Order Regarding Deposit and Investment of Registry Funds
(1/17/2025)
G.O. 25-2 General Order Regarding Food and Beverages in the Western District of
Oklahoma (2/13/2025)
G.O. 25-4 General Order Regarding Participation in the Tenth Circuit Mediation Program
(7/2/2025)
G.O. 25-6 General Order Regarding Magistrate Judge Civil Consents (9/24/2025)
G.O. 25-7 General Order Regarding Updated Policies and Procedures for Sealed
Documents and Access Thereto
Appx. I-3
APPENDIX II
IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
FOR THE WESTERN DISTICT OF OKLAHOMA
)
Plaintiff, )
)
v. ) Case No. __________
)
)
Defendant. )
JOINT STATUS REPORT AND DISCOVERY PLAN
Date of Conference: ____________________
Appearing for Plaintiff:
Appearing for Defendant:
A
Jury Trial Demanded □ - Non-Jury Trial □
1. BRIEF PRELIMINARY STATEMENT. State briefly and in ordinary language the
facts and positions of the parties to inform the judge of the general nature of the case.
2. JURISDICTION. State the basis on which the jurisdiction of the court is invoked and
any presently known objections.
3. STIPULATED FACTS. List stipulations as to all facts that are not disputed, including
jurisdictional facts.
4. CONTENTIONS AND CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES OR OTHER RELIEF
SOUGHT.
a. Plaintiff:
b. Defendant:
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5. APPLICABILITY OF FED. R. CIV. P. 5.1 AND COMPLIANCE.
Do any of the claims or defenses draw into question the constitutionality of a federal
or state statute where notice is required under 28 U.S.C. § 2403 or Fed. R. Civ. P. 5.1?
□ Yes □ No
6. MOTIONS PENDING AND/OR ANTICIPATED (include date of filing, relief
requested, and date responsive brief to be filed).
7. COMPLIANCE WITH RULE 26(a)(1). Have the initial disclosures required by
Fed. R. Civ. P. 26(a)(1) been made? □ Yes □ No
If “no,” by what date will they be made?
8. PLAN FOR DISCOVERY.
A. The discovery planning conference (Fed. R. Civ. P. 26(f)) was held on
.
B. The parties anticipate that discovery should be completed within months.
C. In the event ADR is ordered or agreed to, what is the minimum amount of time
necessary to complete necessary discovery prior to the ADR session?
.
D. Have the parties discussed issues relating to disclosure or discovery of
electronically stored information, including the form or forms in which it should
be produced, pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 26(f)(3)(C)?
□ Yes □ No
E. Have the parties discussed issues relating to claims of privilege or of protection
as trial-preparation material pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 26(f)(3)(D)?
□ Yes □ No
To the extent the parties have made any agreements pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P.
26(f)(3)(D) and Fed. R. of Evid. 502(e) regarding a procedure to assert claims
of privilege/protection after production and are requesting that the court include
such agreement in an order, please set forth the agreement in detail below and
submit a proposed order adopting the same.
Appx. II-2
F. Identify any other discovery issues which should be addressed at the scheduling
conference, including any subjects of discovery, limitations on discovery,
protective orders needed, or other elements (Fed. R. Civ. P. 26(f)) which should
be included in a particularized discovery plan.
9. ESTIMATED TRIAL TIME:
10. BIFURCATION REQUESTED: □ Yes □ No
11. POSSIBILITY OF SETTLEMENT: □ Good □ Fair □ Poor
12. SETTLEMENT AND ADR PROCEDURES:
A. Compliance with LCvR16.1(a)(1) - ADR discussion: □ Yes □ No
B. The parties request that this case be referred to the following ADR process:
□ Court-Ordered Mediation subject to LCvR16.3
□ Judicial Settlement Conference
□ Other
□ None - the parties do not request ADR at this time.
13. Parties consent to trial by Magistrate Judge? □ Yes □ No
14. Type of Scheduling Order Requested. □ Standard - □ Specialized (If a specialized
scheduling order is requested, counsel should include a statement of reasons and
proposal.)
Submitted this day of .
Counsel for Plaintiff
Counsel for Defendant
Appx. II-3
APPENDIX III
[Reference LCvR16.1(b)]
IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE
WESTERN DISTRICT OF OKLAHOMA
, )
Plaintiff, )
)
vs. ) Case No. CIV-
)
, ) TRIAL DOCKET
Defendant. )
SCHEDULING ORDER
Date Judge Clerk
Appearing for Plaintiff
Appearing for Defendant
□ JURY TRIAL DEMANDED - □ NON-JURY TRIAL
THE FOLLOWING DEADLINES ARE SET BY THE COURT
1. Motions to join additional
parties to be filed by
. 5. Plaintiff to file a final
exhibit list by
.* Defendant to file objections to
2. Motions to amend pleadings to plaintiff’s final exhibit list, under Fed. R.
be filed by . Civ. P.26(a)(3)(B), by .
3. Plaintiff to file a final list of Defendant to file a final exhibit list 14
expert witness(es) in chief and submit days thereafter.* Plaintiff to file objecti
expert reports to defendant by ons to defendant’s final exhibit list, under
.* Defendant to file a final list of Fed. R. Civ. P. 26(a)(3)(B), by .
expert witness(es) in chief and submit
expert reports to plaintiff days *The listing of witnesses and exhibits shall
thereafter.*
separately state those expected to be called
4. Plaintiff to file a final list of witnesses, or used and those which may be called or
together with addresses and brief used if the need arises. Except for good
summary of expected testimony cause shown, no witnesswill be permitted
where a witness has not already been to testify and no exhibit will be admitted
deposed, by .* Defendant to file a final in any party’s case in chief unless such
list of witnesses (as described above) 14 witness or exhibit was included in the
days thereafter.* party’s filed witness or exhibit list.
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6. Discovery to be completed by
. ***In addition to filing, the parties are
encouraged, but not required, to
7. All dispositive and Daubert submit their proposed jury
motions to be filed by . instructions or findings of fact and
conclusions of law in Word format to
If the deadline for dispositive motions and
the Clerk via the court’s designated
Daubert motions precedes the discovery deadline,
the parties are expected to conduct any discovery mailbox: last name of judge-
necessary for such motions in advance of the
[email protected].
motion deadline.
15. Any objection or responses to the trial
8. Trial docket .** submissions referenced in 10, 11, 12,13 or
14 to be filed 14 days thereafter.
**Trial dockets generally begin the
16. The Final Pretrial Report, approved by all
second Tuesday of each month.
counsel,and in full compliance with Local
However, this practice varies, Rules (see Appendix IV), together with a
particularly during holidays. The proposed order approvingthe report, to be
published trial docket will announce submitted to the court by .
the trial setting.
The interval between the dispositive
motion deadline and the trial docket is
relatively inflexible. An extension of time
to file or respond to a motion for summary
judgment will likely affect the trial
setting.
9. Designations of deposition testimony to
be used at trial to be filed by .
Objections and counter-designations to be
filed by .
10. Motions in limine to be filed by .
11. Requested voir dire to be filed by .
12. Trial briefs (optional unless otherwise
ordered)to be filed by .
13. Requested jury instructions to be filed on
or before .***
14. NON-JURY CASES ONLY: Proposed
findings and conclusions of law to be
filed no later than
.***
Appx.III -2
17. This case is referred to ADR:
□ Mediation by agreement of the parties, exempt from LCvR16.3.
□ by Order of the court:
□ Court-Ordered Mediation subject to LCvR16.3
□ Judicial Settlement Conference
□ Other
If the court orders mediation, the process shall be completed and a report filed with the court by
the parties, stating whether the case settled, not later than .
18. □ The parties consent to trial by a Magistrate Judge.
19. Initial disclosures pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 26 have been made □; are excused □; or □ shall be made
no later than .
20. Other:
Dated this day of .
BY ORDER OF THE COURT
JOAN KANE
CLERK OF COURT
By:
Deputy Clerk
Copies to all parties.
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APPENDIX IV
[Reference LCvR16.1(b)]
IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE
WESTERN DISTRICT OF OKLAHOMA
)
Plaintiff, )
v. ) Case No.
)
) Trial Docket
Defendant. )
FINAL PRETRIAL REPORT
All counsel who will appear at trial:
Appearing for Plaintiff:
Appearing for Defendant:
Jury Trial Demanded □ - Non-Jury Trial □
1. BRIEF PRELIMINARY STATEMENT. State briefly and in ordinary language the
facts and positions of the parties (appropriate for use during jury selection in jury
cases).
2. JURISDICTION. State the basis on which the jurisdiction of the court is invoked.
3. STIPULATED FACTS. List stipulations as to all facts that are not disputed, including
jurisdictional facts.
4. LEGAL ISSUES. State separately, and by party, each disputed legal issue and the
authority relied upon.
5. CONTENTIONS AND CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES OR OTHER RELIEF SOUGHT.
A. Plaintiff
B. Defendant
Appx.IV -1
6. EXHIBITS. The following exclusionary language MUST be included:
Unlisted exhibits will not be admitted unless, by order of the court, the final pretrial
order is amended to include them.
A. Plaintiff:
Federal Rule of
Number Title/Description Objection Evidence ReliedUpon
(Premarked for trial and exchanged as required under LCvR39.4(a))
B. Defendant:
Federal Rule of
Number Title/Description Objection Evidence Relied Upon
(Premarked for trial and exchanged as required under LCvR39.4(a))
7. WITNESSES: The following exclusionary language MUST be included:
Unlisted witnesses in chief will not be permitted to testify unless, by order of the court,
the final pretrial order is amended to include them.
A. Plaintiff:
Name Address Proposed Testimony
B. Defendant:
Name Address Proposed Testimony
8. ESTIMATED TRIAL TIME:
A. Plaintiff’s Case:
B. Defendant’s Case:
9. BIFURCATION REQUESTED: Yes No
10. POSSIBILITY OF SETTLEMENT:
Good Fair Poor
Appx.IV -2
All parties approve this report and understand and agree that this report supersedes
all pleadings, shall govern the conduct of the trial, and shall not be amended except by
order of the court.
Counsel for Plaintiff
Counsel for Defendant
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APPENDIX V
[Reference LCrR16.1(b)]
IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE
WESTERN DISTRICT OF OKLAHOMA
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, )
Plaintiff, )
) CR-
v. )
)
Defendant(s). )
JOINT STATEMENT OF DISCOVERY CONFERENCE
This joint statement is submitted pursuant to LCrR16.1(b).
1. Date Conference Held: , within 14 days of
the appearance before Magistrate Judge where a plea of not guilty was
entered.
2. Names of the attorneys who attended the conference:
U.S. Attorney/AUSA
Defense Attorney
Retained ; Appointed: Federal Public Defender/Assistant FPD or Panel Member
Counsel met for purposes of exchanging discovery materials in accordance with the Federal
Rules of Criminal Procedure as supplemented by the Local Criminal Court Rules and any
orders of this court and, as a result of the conference, the undersigned counsel report the
following:
3. The specific time, date and place at which the offense(s) charged is/are alleged to have been
committed:
4. (a)(1) Any contested issues of discovery and inspection raised by counsel for plaintiff:
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(2) Any contested issues of discovery and inspection raised by counsel for defendant:
(b) Any additional discovery or inspection desired by either party:
5. The fact of disclosure of all materials favorable to the defendant or the absence thereof within
the meaning of Brady v. Maryland and related cases:
Counsel for plaintiff expressly acknowledges continuing responsibility to disclose any
material favorable to defendant within the meaning of Brady that becomes known to the
Government during the course of these proceedings.
6. The fact of disclosure of the existence or nonexistence of any evidence obtained through
electronic surveillance or wiretap:
7. The fact of disclosure of the contemplated use of the testimony of an informer. (Include only
the fact an informer exists and not the name or testimony thereof):
8. The fact of disclosure of the general nature of any evidence of other crimes, wrongs, or acts
the government intends to introduce at trial pursuant to Fed. R. Evid. 404(b):
9. The fact of disclosure of the prior felony convictions of any witness the government intends
to call in its case-in-chief:
10. The resolution, if any, of foundational objections to documentary evidence to be used by both
parties (except for the purpose of impeachment):
11. The resolution, if any, of chain-of-custody matters (where at issue):
12. The resolution, if any, of the admissibility of any reports containing scientific analysis without
requiring the expert’s attendance at trial:
13. The parties will provide each other with the opportunity to inspect any demonstrative
evidence, representational exhibits or charts.
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Counsel for both parties state that presently there are no additional matters of discovery
presently known.
Counsel expressly acknowledges the obligation to produce these item(s) as soon as
practicable, but in no event later than 14 days prior to the trial of this cause. Counsel also
expressly acknowledges continuing obligation to disclose any materials that become known
to counsel during the course of the pretrial investigation of this cause.
14. Notice of Alibi:
15. Notice of Insanity Defense or Expert Testimony of Defendant’s Mental Condition:
16. Notice of Defense Based on Public Authority:
At the conclusion of this conference, counsel conferred concerning the contents of this joint
statement.
Respectfully submitted,
United States Attorney
Assistant U.S. Attorney
(address)
(telephone number)
Counsel for Defendant
(address)
(telephone number)
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APPENDIX VI
[Reference LCvR16.2]
CONFIDENTIAL
SETTLEMENT CONFERENCE STATEMENT
COVER SHEET
Each party is required to attach this cover sheet to the party’s settlement conference statement. Neither the
cover sheet nor the settlement conference statement is to be filed of record in the case.
CASE NO. AND STYLE OF CASE:
STATEMENT SUBMITTED ON BEHALF OF:
TYPE OF CASE:
PERSONS WHO WILL ATTEND THE CONFERENCE:
[See requirements of LCvR16.2(b) and (c).]
Party(ies) or Party Representative(s):
Insurers and Subrogors:
Lead Trial Counsel:
Other Counsel or Legal Staff:
HISTORY OF SETTLEMENT DISCUSSIONS PRIOR TO CONFERENCE:
[Pre-conference settlement discussions are required. See LCvR16.2(e).]
Provide a brief summary of prior settlement discussions with counsel for the opposing party(ies),
including any specific demands and offers that may have been conveyed:
ATTORNEYS’ FEES AND COSTS: Counsel should be prepared to identify and discuss the costs and
attorneys’ fees incurred up to the settlement conference as well as the anticipated costs and fees that will
be incurred if the case proceeds to trial.
Will the prevailing party in a trial of this case be entitled to an award of attorneys’ fees?
If so, provide authority for the award of attorneys’ fees:
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APPENDIX VII
UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
FOR THE WESTERN DISTRICT OF OKLAHOMA
)
)
Plaintiff(s), )
v. ) Case No.
)
)
)
Defendant(s). )
REDACTION REQUEST – TRANSCRIPT
Pursuant to LCvR5.2.1/LCrR49.1.1, Plaintiff/Defendant,
requests that the following personal data identifiers be redacted from the transcript [Doc. # ].
Page Line Identifier* Redaction Request
*Describe the “identifier” by type: Social Security number; taxpayer ID number; date of
birth; minor’s name; financial account number; or, in a criminal case, home address. Do not insert
the actual information you seek to redact (i.e. use “Social Security number” not “123-45-6789”).
NOTE: Any additional redaction to a transcript, other than the personal data identifiers listed in
the federal rules, requires court approval. A separate Motion for Redaction requesting the additional
redactions must be filed within 21 days of the filing of the transcript, unless otherwise ordered by the court.
s/
Attorney for (Plaintiff or Defendant)
Address:
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I hereby certify that on (date) , I electronically transmitted
the attached document to the clerk of court using the ECF System. Based on the records currently on file,
the clerk of court will transmit a Notice of Electronic Filing to the following ECF registrant: (insert
names)
I hereby certify that on (date) , I served the attached document
by (service method) on the following, who
are not registered participants of the ECF System: (insert names and addresses)
s/
Attorney Name
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INDEX
LOCAL COURT RULES - CONSOLIDATED INDEX:
CIVIL, CRIMINAL, AND APPENDICES
A
ADMISSION AND MEMBERSHIP: UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT BAR
FOR THE WESTERN DISTRICT OF OKLAHOMA
Admissions and Grievances Committee LCvR83.2(b); LCrR57.2 ................ 33; 58
Admissions Procedure LCvR83.2(c); LCrR57.2 ............................................ 33; 58
Attorneys for the United States LCvR83.2(f); LCrR57.2 ............................... 34; 58
Eligibility LCvR83.2(d); LCrR57.2 ................................................................ 34; 58
Generally LCvR83.2; LCrR57.2 ..................................................................... 33; 58
Reciprocity LCvR83.2(e); LCrR57.2 ............................................................. 34; 58
ADMISSION PRO HAC VICE LCvR83.2(g); LCrR57.2 ....................................... 34; 58
Association of Local Counsel LCvR83.3; LCrR57.3 ..................................... 35; 58
Motion for Admission LCvR83.2(g); LCrR57.2 ............................................ 34; 58
ADMISSIONS LCvR36.1.............................................................................................. . 21
ADMISSIONS AND GRIEVANCES COMMITTEE LCvR83.2(b); LCrR57.2...... 33; 58
Index - 1
ADR - ALTERNATIVE /APPROPRIATE DISPUTE RESOLUTION
Authorization LCvR16.1(d) .................................................................................. 16
Judicial Settlement Conferences LCvR16.2 ......................................................... 16
Mediation (Court-Ordered) LCvR16.3 ................................................................. 18
APPEALS
Briefs for Bankruptcy Appeals LCvR7.2 .............................................................. 12
Photographs of Exhibits LCvR39.4(c) ................................................................. 23
APPEARANCE OF COUNSEL
Change of Counsel LCvR83.4; LCrR57.4(b) ....................................................... 59
Entry of Appearance Form Required LCvR83.4; LCrR57.4(a) ...................... 35; 59
Limited or Special Appearances LCrR57.4(c) ...................................................... 59
APPLICABILITY OF RULES LCvR1.1,1.2; LCrR1.1,1.2 ........................................ 1; 41
Applicability of Local Civil Rules LCrR1.3........................................................... 42
ARGUMENTS
Opening Statements and Closing Arguments LCvR39.1 ....................................... 22
Oral Arguments LCvR78.1..................................................................................... 29
ARRAIGNMENTS
Timing/When Set LCrR10.1 ................................................................................... 45
Trial Set at Arraignment LCrR10.2 ........................................................................ 45
Index - 2
ASSIGNMENT OF CASES
(See G.O. 11-1 Regarding Assignment of Cases and Transfer of Related or Companion Cases)
Related Cases LCrR7.1 .......................................................................................... 44
ASSIGNMENT OF CASES FOR TRIAL LCvR40.1 .................................................... 23
ATTORNEY’S FEES
Consensual Non-Binding Arbitration LCvR54.3 ................................................... 25
Procedure for Recovery of Civil Attorney’s Fees LCvR54.2 ................................ 25
ATTORNEYS
Admission Pro Hac Vice LCvR83.2(g); LCrR57.2 ........................................ .34; 58
Association of Local Counsel LCvR83.3; LCrR57.3....................................... 35; 58
Change of Address LCvR5.4; LCrR49.4(a) ....................................................... 8; 57
Change of Counsel LCvR83.4; LCrR57.4(b) ................................................... 35; 59
Discipline by Court LCvR83.6; LCrR57.2 ...................................................... 36; 58
Disbarment LCvR83.6(a); LCrR57.2 ............................................................... 36; 58
Entry of Appearance Form Required LCvR83.4; LCrR57.4 ........................... 35; 59
Hearing LCvR83.6(e); LCrR57.2 .................................................................... 37; 58
Limited or Special Appearances LCrR57.4(c) ....................................................... 59
Misconduct Complaints LCvR83.6(d); LCrR57.2 ........................................... 37; 58
Reinstatement LCvR83.6(j); LCrR57.2 ........................................................... 39; 58
Representation for Parties Not Natural Persons LCvR17.1 ................................... 19
Requirement to Self-Report LCvR83.6(b); LCrR57.2 ..................................... 36; 58
Index - 3
Responsibilities of Local Counsel LCvR83.3(b); LCrR57.3(b) ..................... 34; 58
Roll of Attorneys LCvR83.2(a); LCrR57.2...................................................... 33; 58
Standard Governing Attorney Conduct LCvR83.6(c); LCrR57.2 ................... 37; 58
Suspension LCvR83.6(a); LCrR57.2 ............................................................... 36; 58
Unauthorized Practice LCvR83.6(i); LCrR57.2............................................... 39; 58
Withdrawal from Case LCvR83.5; LCrR57.2.................................................. 36; 58
B
BANKRUPTCY MATTERS
(For Local Bankruptcy Court Rules, contact the Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of
Oklahoma)
Appeals LCvR81.4(c) ............................................................................................. 30
Briefs for Bankruptcy Appeals LCvR7.2 ............................................................... 12
Jury Trials LCvR81.4(g) ........................................................................................ 33
Matters Referred to Bankruptcy Judges LCvR81.4(a) ........................................... 30
Matters Referred to Bankruptcy Judges Prior to Transfer to the District Court or Bankruptcy
Appellate Panel LCvR81.4(d) ................................................................................ 32
Notice of Bankruptcy Filing LCvR21.1 ................................................................. 19
BRIEFS (See Motion Practice) LCvR7.1; LCrR12.1 .................................................. 9; 46
Briefs for Bankruptcy Appeals LCvR7.2 ............................................................... 12
Criminal Briefs - Concise Briefs Required LCrR12.1(d) ....................................... 47
Font Size and Margins LCvR7.1(d) ...................................................................... 10
Length and Format LCvR7.1(e); LCrR12.1(d) ................................................ 10; 47
Index - 4
Oversized Briefs LCvR7.1(e) ................................................................................ 10
Reply and Supplemental Briefs LCvR7.1(h) .......................................................... 11
Response Brief LCvR7.1(g); LCrR12.1(b) ..................................................... 11; 46
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CAMERAS LCvR39.3; LCrR53.2 ............................................................................ 22; 57
CERTIFICATES AND CERTIFICATION
Certificate of Prisoner’s Account LCvR3.3(b) ....................................................... 3
Certification of ADR Discussions LCvR16.1(a)(1); Appx. II ............... 14; Appx.II
Certification of Discovery Disclosure LCvR26.1 ................................................. 20
Certification of Local Counsel Concerning Good Standing of Non-Resident
Attorney LCvR83.3(b); LCrR57.3(b) ............................................................ .34; 58
CHANGE OF ADDRESS LCvR5.4; LCrR49.4(a) ..................................................... 8; 56
CHANGE OF COUNSEL LCvR83.4; LCrR57.4(b) ................................................ 35; 58
CIVIL COVER SHEET LCvR3.1 ..................................................................................... 1
COMBINED PLEA AND SENTENCE LCrR11.1 ......................................................... 45
COMMITTEES
Admissions and Grievances LCvR83.2(b); LCrR57.2 ................................... 33; 57
Local Civil Rules LCvR83.1 ................................................................................. 33
Local Criminal Rules LCrR57.1 ........................................................................... 57
COMPLAINT
Index - 5
Copyright, Trademark and Patent Cases LCvR3.6 ................................................. 4
Form - Numbered Plaintiffs and Defendants LCvR3.1 .......................................... 1
Prisoner Civil Rights Complaint LCvR9.2 .......................................................... 13
CONSENT TO MAGISTRATE JUDGE LCvR73.1 ............................................................. 29
COSTS
Bill of Costs Form LCvR54.1 .............................................................................. 24
Procedure for Recovery of Costs LCvR54.1 ....................................................... 24
COURTROOM PRACTICES
Courtroom Decorum LCvR39.2; LCrR53.1 .................................................. 22; 57
Opening Statements and Closing Arguments LCvR39.1 .................................... 22
CRIMINAL CASE COVER SHEET LCrR3.1 ............................................................. 42
CRIMINAL JUSTICE ACT (CJA) PLAN LCrR44.1 ................................................... 53
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DEFAULT, CLERK’S ENTRY OF LCvR55.1 ............................................................. 25
DEPOSITS AND DISBURSEMENTS OF FUNDS
Deposit and Withdrawal of Funds in Court LCvR67.1. ...................................... 28
Disbursement of Registry Funds LCvR67.2 ........................................................ 28
DISCLOSURE STATEMENT LCvR7.1.1 .................................................................... 12
DISCOVERY (CIVIL)
Admissions LCvR36.1 ......................................................................................... 21
Index - 6
Depositions LCvR30.1 ......................................................................................... 20
Disclosures LCvR26.1 ......................................................................................... 20
Discovery Plans LCvR26.1, Appx.II .................................................... 20; Appx.II
Disputes - Informal Conference Requirement LCvR37.1 ................................... 21
Interrogatories LCvR33.1 .................................................................................... 21
DISCOVERY (CRIMINAL)
Discovery Conference LCrR 16.1 ....................................................................... 49
Disputed Discovery Matters LCrR 16.2 .............................................................. 49
DUTY MAGISTRATE JUDGE LCrR5.1 ...................................................................... 43
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ELECTRONIC DEVICES LCvR39.3; LCrR53.2 .................................................... 22; 57
ELECTRONIC FILING
Change of Address LCvR5.4; LCrR49.4(a). .................................................. 8; 56
Filing by Electronic Means LCvR5.1; LCrR49.1 ............................................ 5; 54
Format of Papers Presented for Filing LCvR5.2; LCrR49.2 ........................... 6; 55
Notice of Electronic Filing LCvR5.4; LCrR49.4(c) ........................................ 8; 56
Proof of Service LCvR5.4; LCrR49.4(b) ......................................................... 8; 56
Index - 7
ENTRY OF APPEARANCE
Form Required LCvR83.4; LCrR57.4(a) ....................................................... 35; 58
EXHIBITS
Lists of Exhibits LCvR43.1; LCrR26.1(a), Appx.III;
Appx. IV23; 50; Appx.III; Appx.IV
Photographs of Exhibits for Appeal LCvR39.4(c); LCrR26.1(d) .................. 23; 51
Use of Exhibits at Trial LCv39.4; LCrR26.1(b .............................................. 22; 49
Withdrawal of Exhibits LCvR39.4(b); LCrR26.1(c) ..................................... 23; 50
EXPERT WITNESSES LCrR16.4; Appx. III(Civil) ...................................... .51; Appx.III
EXTENSIONS OF TIME LCvR6.3; LCrR12.1(f) ..................................................... 9; 46
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FACSIMILE (Fax, Telecopy)
Filing LCvR5.3; LCrR49.3 ............................................................................. . 7; 56
FILING FEES
Commencement of Action/Advance Payment LCvR3.2 ....................................... 2
Habeas Corpus Actions LCvR3.5 ........................................................................... 4
In Forma Pauperis LCvR3.3; LCvR3.5 .............................................................. 2; 4
Partial Filing Fees LCvR3.4.................................................................................... 3
Prisoner Petitions LCvR3.3; LCvR3.4; LCvR3.5.............................................. 2 - 4
FINAL PRETRIAL REPORT LCvR16.1(b), Appx.IV ................................... 14; Appx.IV
FIXED DATE DEADLINES FOR COURT FILINGS LCvR6.1 ..................................... 8
Index - 8
FORFEITURE OF COLLATERAL/PETTY OFFENSES LCrR58.2 ............................ 60
FORMAT OF PAPERS PRESENTED FOR FILING
General Format LCvR5.2; LCrR49.2 .............................................................. 6; 56
Initial Complaint LCvR3.1 .................................................................................... 2
FUNDS DEPOSITED IN COURT
Deposit and Withdrawal of Funds in Court LCvR67.1 ....................................... 28
Disbursement of Registry Funds LCvR67.2....................................................... 28
GH
HABEAS CORPUS, PETITION FOR WRIT LCvR9.2 ................................................ 13
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INCARCERATED PERSONS, ACTIONS BY LCvR9.2 ............................................. 13
IDENTIFIED VICTIMS AND RESTITUTION LCrR11.2 ........................................... 46
INDICTMENT OR INFORMATION
Related Cases LCrR7.1 ........................................................................................ 44
Summary of Indictment at Trial LCrR24.2 .......................................................... 51
INDIGENT PERSONS
In Forma Pauperis Applications LCvR3.3 ............................................................. 3
In Forma Pauperis / Habeas Corpus Actions LCvR3.5 .......................................... 4
Indigent Defense Fees LCrR44.2 ......................................................................... 54
INITIAL APPEARANCES LCrR5.1............................................................................... 44
INTERROGATORIES LCvR33.1 ................................................................................... 21
Index - 9
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JOINT STATUS REPORTS LCvR16.1(b); Appx. II. 14 .................................. 14; Appx.II
JUDICIAL SETTLEMENT CONFERENCES LCvR16.2 ............................................... 16
Attendance Required LCvR16.2(b) ........................................................................ 16
Confidentiality LCvR16.2(f). ................................................................................ 17
Discussions Required Prior to Settlement Conference LCvR16.2(e) ................... 17
Requests for Relief LCvR16.2(g) ........................................................................... 17
Required Settlement Authority LCvR16.2(c) ........................................................ 17
Sanctions LCvR16.2(h) ......................................................................................... 17
Scheduling LCvR16.2(a) ....................................................................................... 16
Settlement Conference Statements LCvR16.2(d) .................................................. 17
JURORS (See G.O. 09-2 Regarding Random Selection of Grand and Petit Jurors)
Attorney Communication with Jurors LCvR47.1; LCrR53.3........................ 24; 57
Summary Jury Trial LCvR16.1(c) ....................................................................... 15
JURY INSTRUCTIONS LCrR30.1; Appx. III ................................................ 52; Appx.III;
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Index - 10
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LEGAL FEES (See Attorney’s Fees, this Index)
LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY (LLC) DISCLOSURE LCvR7.1.1 ........................ 12
M
MAGISTRATE JUDGES
Consent Authority LCvR73.1 ................................................................................. 29
Misdemeanor Authority LCrR58.1 ......................................................................... 59
MEDIATION
Attendance Required LCvR16.3(b) ........................................................................ 18
Confidentiality LCvR16.3(f) .................................................................................. 19
Report LCvR16.3(e) ............................................................................................... 19
Required Settlement Authority LCvR16.3(c)......................................................... 18
Sanctions LCvR16.3(g) .......................................................................................... 19
Selection of Mediator LCvR16.3(a) ....................................................................... 18
Statements LCvR16.3(d) ........................................................................................ 19
MOTION PRACTICE (CIVIL)
Amend or Add Parties LCvR7.1(j) ...................................................................... .11
Briefs
Length and Format LCvR7.1(c)-(e) ......................................................... . 10
Index - 11
Motions for Oversized Briefs LCvR7.1(e) ............................................... 10
Extensions of Time LCvR6.3 ..................................................................... .9
Generally, LCvR7.1 ................................................................................................ 9
Motion and Brief as One Document LCvR7.1(k) ................................................. 11
Motions for Summary Judgment LCvR56.1 ......................................................... 26
Motions in Limine LCrR12.3; Appx. III ............................................. .49; Appx.III
Motions Not Requiring Briefs LCvR7.1(j) .......................................................... .11
Oral Arguments LCvR78.1 ................................................................................... 29
Reply and Supplemental Briefs LCvR7.1(h)........................................................ .11
Response Time LCvR7.1(g) .................................................................................. 10
MOTION PRACTICE (CRIMINAL)
Briefs LCrR12.1(d) ................................................................................................. 47
Continuances and Extensions of Time LCrR12.1(f) .............................................. 47
Filing Time LCrR12.1(a)........................................................................................ 46
Format LCrR49.2.................................................................................................... 56
Generally, LCrR12.1 .............................................................................................. 46
Motion and Brief as One Document LCrR12.1(d) ................................................. 47
Motions in Limine LCrR12.3 ................................................................................. 49
Motions to Seal LCrR12.2 ...................................................................................... 49
Response Time LCrR12.1(b).................................................................................. 46
Index - 12
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NOTICE OF DEFENSES LCrR12.3.1; Appx. V ............................................. 49; Appx.V
NOTICE OF RELATED OR COMPANION CASES LCvR3.7; LCrR 7.1. ............. 4; 44
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OATHS AND AFFIRMATIONS
Attorneys LCvR83.2(a); LCrR57.2. ................................................................. 33; 58
ORAL ARGUMENTS LCvR78.1. .................................................................................. 29
P
PARTIES
Add Parties LCvR7.1(j) ........................................................................................ 11
Pro Se Appearance LCvR17.1 .............................................................................. 19
PLEA AGREEMENTS LCrR11.3 .................................................................................. .46
PLEA AND SENTENCE COMBINED LCrR11.1 ......................................................... 45
POST-CONVICTION RELIEF LCvR9.2 ....................................................................... 13
PRETRIAL PROCEEDINGS
Generally, LCvR16.1; LCvR16.2; LCvR16.3 ......................................... 14, 16, 18
Pretrial Responsibilities LCvR16.1(b) .................................................................. 15
Status and Scheduling Conferences LCvR16.1 .................................................... 14
PRISONER CIVIL RIGHTS COMPLAINTS LCvR9.2 ................................................. 13
Index - 13
PROMPT DISPOSITION OF CRIMINAL CASES PLAN LCrR50.1 ......................... . 57
(See also G.O. 98-2 Regarding the Plan for Achieving Prompt Disposition of Criminal Cases)
PROPOSED ORDERS LCvR5.5; LCvR6.3; LCvR7.1(j);
LCrR12.1(f); LCrR12.2 ............................................................................... 8; 9; 11; 46; 48
PRO SE CIVIL LITIGANTS LCvR3.1; LCvR5.4; LCvR16.1;
LCvR17.1; LCvR21.1. ..................................................................................................2; 8; 14; 19
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RECORDING, NOT PERMITTED LCvR39.3; LCrR53.2....................................... 22; 57
REDACTION OF ELECTRONIC TRANSCRIPTS LCvR5.2.1; LCrR 49.1.1 .......... 6; 54
RELATED CASES
Civil LCvR3.7 ......................................................................................................... 4
(See G.O. 11-1 Regarding Assignment of Cases and Transfer of Related or
Companion Cases)
Criminal LCrR7.1 ................................................................................................. 44
(See also G.O. 11-1 Regarding Assignment of Cases and Transfer of Related or
Companion Cases)
REMOVAL/REMOVED ACTIONS
Bankruptcy LCvR81.3 .......................................................................................... 30
Documents Required to Be Filed LCvR81.2(a) .................................................... 29
Impact on Discovery From Removal LCvR26.2; LCvR81.2(c) ..................... 20; 30
Jury Trial Demand LCvR81.1 ............................................................................... 29
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SCHEDULING ORDER LCvR16.1, Appx. III ............................................... 14; Appx.III
Index - 14
SEALING OF DOCUMENTS
Motions to Seal LCrR12.2 .................................................................................... 49
Warrants and Complaints LCrR4.1 ....................................................................... 42
Warrants or Summons Upon Indictment or Information LCrR9.1 ....................... 45
Warrants under Rule 41 LCrR41.1 ...................................................................... 53
SERVICE OF PROCESS
Appointment of Process Servers LCvR4.1 ............................................................. 5
Proof of Service LCvR4.2; LCrR49.4(b) .......................................................... 5, 57
SETTLEMENT CONFERENCE (See Judicial Settlement Conference this Index)
SPEEDY TRIAL ACT PLAN LCrR50.1 ........................................................................ 57
(See also G.O. 98-2 Regarding the Plan for Achieving Prompt Disposition
of Criminal Cases)
STATUS AND SCHEDULING CONFERENCE LCvR16.1 ......................................... 14
STATUS REPORT LCvR16.1(b); Appx. II ..................................................... 14; Appx.II
STAY OF PROCEEDINGS
Motions After Judgment LCvR62.1...................................................................... 26
SUMMARY JUDGMENT PROCEDURE LCvR56.1 .................................................... 26
SUPERSEDEAS BONDS AND OTHER SECURITY LCvR62.2 ................................. 27
Cash LCvR62.2(d) ................................................................................................ 27
Corporate Surety LCvR62.2(c) ............................................................................. 27
U.S. Bonds LCvR62.2(d) ...................................................................................... 27
Index - 15
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TELEPHONES AND OTHER ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATION DEVICES
LCvR39.3; LCrR53.2 ................................................................................................ 22; 57
THREE-JUDGE COURT LCvR9.1 ................................................................................. 13
TRANSCRIPTS OF COURT PROCEEDINGS LCvR5.2.1; LCrR 49.1.1................. 6; 55
(See also G.O. 24-4 Regarding Redaction of Electronic Transcripts)
U
UNITED STATES MAGISTRATE JUDGE (See Magistrate Judges this Index)
V
VACATE SENTENCE, MOTION
Forms LCvR9.2 ..................................................................................................... 13
VOIR DIRE LCrR24.1; Appx. III (civil) ........................................................ 50; Appx.III
W
WITHDRAWAL OF COUNSEL LCvR83.5; LCrR57.2. ........................................ 36; 58
WITNESSES
Disclosure LCrR16.4; Appx. III; Appx. IV .......................... 51; Appx.III; Appx.IV
Lists LCvR43.1; LCrR26.1(a) ........................................................................ 23; 51
WRITS
Defendants in Custody LCrR43.1 ......................................................................... 54
Witnesses in Custody LCrR46.1 ........................................................................... 54
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