D.R.I. — Local Rules, ECF & Standing Orders

5 Form And Filing Of Documents

5.1 Proof Of Service Of Summons And Other Documents

5.2 Notice By Publication

6 Grand Jury Matters

7 Motions And Other Papers

9 Request For Emergency/Expedited Relief Or For Three-Judge District Court

9.1 Notice Of Related Actions Or Proceedings

11 Pleas And Plea Agreements

12 Pretrial Motions

15 Motions To Amend

16 Initial Scheduling Conference

16 Pretrial Disclosures

17 Subpoenas

17.1 Pretrial Conference

23 Class Actions

23 Opening Statements; Use Of Recorded Testimony; Time Limits

24 Empanelment Of And Communication With Jurors

26 Discovery

30 Depositions

32 Sentencing And Presentence Reports

33 Interrogatories

34 Requests For Production

36 Requests For Admission

37 Motions To Compel Discovery

39 Opening Statements; Use Of Recorded Testimony; Time Limits

39.4 Settlement

41 Dismissals For Lack Of Prosecution

44.1 Representation Of Multiple Defendants

46 Security And Sureties

47 Empanelment Of And Communication With Jurors

47 Motions And Other Papers

49 Proof Of Service

51 Waiver Of Jury Instructions

53 Adr Referrals

54 Costs

55 Default And Default Judgment

56 Motions For Summary Judgment

57 Form And Filing Of Documents

57.2 Authority Of Magistrate Judges In Criminal Cases

58 Forfeiture Of Collateral

58.1 Satisfaction Of Judgments

62 Bonds

65.1 Security And Sureties

65.2 Security For Costs

67 Deposit And Withdrawal Of Funds

69 Writs Of Execution

72 Authority Of Magistrate Judges In Civil Cases

73 Consent To Order Of Reference

78 Hearings By Videoconference

81 Removal From State Court

101 Scope And Purpose Of Rules

102 Documents Containing Confidential Information

103 Exhibits

105 Assignment Of Cases

107.1 Electronic Availability And Redaction Of Transcripts Of Court Proceedings

108 Interpreters

109 Bankruptcy

112 Use Of Electronic Devices

113 Amendments To Local Rules

201 Practice Before This Court

202 Eligibility And Procedure For Admission

203 Continuing Obligations Of Members Of Bar

204 Pro Hac Vice Counsel

205 Pro Se Litigants

206 Appearances And Withdrawals

207 Excuse From Court Appearances

208 Standards Of Professional Conduct

209 Basis For Disciplinary Action

210 Disciplinary Proceedings

211 Disciplinary Action By Court

212 Disbarment By Consent

213 Criminal Convictions

214 Action Taken By Other Courts Or Disciplinary Agencies

215 Reinstatement Of Membership

216 Public Access And Confidentiality

301 General

302 Exemptions And Pro Se Litigants

303 Special Filing Requirements

304 Eligibility, Registration, Passwords

305 Consequences Of Electronic Filing

306 Entry Of Court-Issued Documents

308 Signatures

311 Technical Failure; Filing User System Failure

314 Refund Of Electronic Filing Fees

National (AO) forms used in every district are searchable too — try “AO 440” or “subpoena to testify at a deposition” in Search.

Tip: everything on this page is also retrievable in Search (“D.R.I. LR 7.1”) and cited by Ask.

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