(a) Generally. A person who is charged with a petty offense referred to in subsection (b) of this
Rule, may, in lieu of appearance, post collateral in the amount indicated for the offense,
waive appearance before a magistrate judge, and consent to the forfeiture of that collateral,
unless either the charging document makes the appearance mandatory or the offense charged
is not posted on the Forfeiture of Collateral Schedule approved by the Court.
(b) Forfeiture of Collateral Schedule. The offenses for which collateral may be posted and
forfeited in lieu of appearance by the person charged, together with the amounts of the
collateral to be posted, are set forth in the Forfeiture of Collateral Schedule on file in the
Clerk’s Office, as such schedule may be amended from time to time by the Court.
CROSS-REFERENCE
See LR Cr 57.2 (setting forth duties of magistrate judges).
ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE
RESOLUTION PLAN
(Amended March 1, 2006)
"DISCOURAGE LITIGATION, PERSUADE YOUR NEIGHBOR TO COMPROMISE
WHENEVER YOU CAN. POINT OUT TO THEM HOW THE NOMINAL WINNER IS
OFTEN A REAL LOSER-IN FEES, EXPENSES, AND WASTE OF TIME"
-Abraham Lincoln-
Amended
ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION PLAN
United States District Court for the District of Rhode Island
Table of Contents
I. Introduction..........................................................................................................................3
II. Access to Information..........................................................................................................3
III. Cases Subject to ADR..........................................................................................................3
IV. Definitions.............................................................................................................................3
A. Arbitration
B. Magistrate Judge Settlement Conference
C. Mediation
D. Settlement Authority
V. ADR Administrator..............................................................................................................4
VI. Panel of Neutrals...................................................................................................................4
A. Appointment to the Panel
B. Qualifications and Training
C. Compensation
D. Complaints, Reviews, and Appeals...............................................................................5
E. Conflict of Interest.........................................................................................................6
VII. The Process............................................................................................................................6
A. Rules Governing the ADR Process................................................................................6
B. Scheduling ADR Conferences
C. Time Frame for ADR Settlement Efforts
D. Location of ADR Conferences
E. Duty to Attend and Participate
VIII. Confidentiality in ADR Proceedings..................................................................................7
IX. Confidentiality in ADR Communications..........................................................................7
X. ADR Options.........................................................................................................................7
Mediation............................................................................................................................7-8
Arbitration.........................................................................................................................8-13
I. INTRODUCTION
The Alternative Dispute Resolution Act of 1998 requires that each district court authorize
the use of Alternative Dispute Resolution (“ADR”) in all civil actions, including adversary
proceedings in bankruptcy. The United States District Court for the District of Rhode Island
provides this manual as an overview of the Court's ADR Program. The program seeks to encourage
mutually satisfactory resolution of disputes in the early stages of litigation. Such early case
resolution is likely to make more efficient use of judicial and private resources.
II. ACCESS TO INFORMATION
Prior to the Rule 16 (b) Conference, the Court will include with the Notice and Order mailed
to the parties, a brief summary of essential ADR information. Copies of the Plan are available upon
written request to the ADR Administrator: 2 Exchange Terrace, Providence, RI 02903, and can
also be found on the Court’s website at www.rid.uscourts.gov.
III. CASES SUBJECT TO ADR
All civil cases filed in this district except bankruptcy appeals, prisoner matters, and social
security appeals are eligible for referral to ADR. Voluntary ADR options are available. If parties
do not select a voluntary option, they are referred to a Magistrate Judge Settlement Conference.
IV. DEFINITIONS
A. "Arbitration" is a non-binding, adjudicative process in which a neutral decides the
rights and obligations of parties and imposes an appropriate remedy in the form of an award.
(Where parties mutually consent, parties may opt to have their dispute resolved through “binding
arbitration.”)
B. "Magistrate Judge Settlement Conference" is a non-binding settlement process
involving a Magistrate Judge, who works with the parties and their counsel to identify issues,
promotes settlement dialogue and, if possible, resolves the dispute in a mutually acceptable way.
C. “Mediation" is a voluntary, non-binding dispute resolution method involving a neutral
third party who tries to help the disputing parties reach a mutually agreeable solution.
D. “Settlement Authority” as used in this Plan means the individual with control of the
full financial settlement resources involved in the case, including insurance and the full financial
authority and ability to agree to a binding settlement agreement.
V. ADR ADMINISTRATOR
The ADR Administrator (the “Administrator”) is appointed by the Chief Judge of the District
Court and, while attached administratively to the Clerk’s Office, reports directly to the Chief
Judge. The Administrator possesses a full range of authority and responsibility to implement and
direct the program options. In addition to directing and managing the court’s ADR program, the
Administrator also serves as a staff neutral, providing services as an arbitrator and mediator.
VI. PANEL OF NEUTRALS
The Court has established a panel of neutrals (the “Panel”) comprised of individuals whose
education, experience, training, and character qualifies them to act as neutrals in one or more of
the ADR options implemented by the Court.
A. Appointment to the Panel
The Panel consists of persons appointed by the Chief Judge in consultation with the other
district judges. Panel members may continue their appointment subject to demonstration of
continued ADR education and the absence of any substantive change to the original application of
the Panel member that would subject them to disqualification.
B. Qualifications and Training
Panel members are lawyers who have been admitted to the practice of law for at least ten
years and who are currently members of the bar of the United States District Court for the District
of Rhode Island. The panel also includes non-lawyers who possess special or unique expertise in
particular fields and/or have substantial experience or training in one of the dispute resolution
options, and are certified for inclusion on the Panel by the Court.
All persons selected as Panel members have undergone dispute resolution training
prescribed by the Court, taken the oath set forth in 28 U.S.C. 453, and have agreed to follow the
guidelines for the various options established by the Court.
C. Compensation
Magistrate judges presiding over settlement conferences and the Administrator serving in the
capacity of arbitrator or mediator serve without compensation. Persons, other than the
aforementioned, serving as neutrals receive no compensation for the first hour of their service.
Thereafter, the parties are equally responsible for the neutral’s compensation at a rate agreed to by
the parties, but not to exceed $200 per hour.
D. Complaints, Reviews, and Appeals
1. Filing Complaints
Any participant in ADR who is dissatisfied with an aspect of the process, including the
conduct of an ADR provider (other than a Magistrate Judge) or another participant, may file a
written complaint with the Administrator. The complaint may be in the form of a letter and should
include the name and docket number of the case, the names of the parties, counsel and ADR
provider, the date(s) of the ADR proceeding, and the reason for the complaint. The Administrator
shall keep a record of all complaints filed. Any participant in ADR with a complaint relative to
the conduct of the ADR Administrator may file such complaint in writing with the Chief Judge.
2. Response to Complaints
Complaints from participants in ADR will be reviewed and addressed promptly. The
Administrator will screen any complaints received and may discuss a complaint in confidence with
the person who made it and with the ADR provider or other participants. The Administrator will
then consider all information available. With the exception of complaints alleging material
violations of the Local Rules, the Administrator may attempt to resolve a complaint informally,
and if successful, may dismiss the complaint without further action. While protecting the
confidentiality of information gathered during the investigation of a complaint, the Administrator
will notify the person who made the complaint about the dismissal of the complaint. Otherwise,
review of a complaint will be done in accordance with the procedures detailed below.
3. Review Procedures
If the Administrator initiates a review of the conduct of a participant in ADR (counsel, party
or ADR provider) for any reason, the Administrator will notify the participant of the pending
review in writing. The Administrator shall collect and review all pertinent information, including
interviews with or written statements from the ADR provider, parties’ counsel and court personnel.
On the basis of the information gathered, the Administrator will make a recommendation as to
what action to take. With regard to complaints about the conduct of ADR providers, options
include, but are not limited to: terminating the review without action, setting conditions or
requirements for the ADR provider to meet, or suspending or removing the ADR provider from
the Panel. The Administrator will pass the recommendation to the Chief Judge or designee for
review and approval. The Chief Judge may elect to conduct further investigation of the matter.
Upon completion of the review, the Chief Judge may affirm or modify the Administrator’s
recommendation, or decide on alternative action. The decision of the Chief Judge shall be final.
The Administrator will notify the complainant and the participant about whom the complaint was
made in writing as to the outcome of the review.
4. Removal
The Administrator, after consultation with and the approval of the district judges, may
remove or suspend an ADR provider from the Panel prior to completion of the review procedure
upon the Administrator’s determination that it is in the best interests of the ADR program to do
so.
E. Conflict of Interest
A neutral must disclose all actual or potential conflicts of interest. A neutral should not serve
if he or she knows of a conflict, unless the conflict is not significant and the parties all consent;
otherwise, a neutral must withdraw if a conflict is significant.
VII. THE PROCESS
A. Rules Governing the ADR Process
ADR conference(s) shall be conducted in accordance with procedures outlined in this Plan.
B. Scheduling ADR Conferences
Upon the selected neutral receiving notice from the Administrator of his/her designation as
a neutral, the neutral shall file his/her acceptance of the designation with the Clerk's Office with a
copy to the Administrator, and shall promptly schedule the first meeting with the parties within 30
days, unless otherwise directed by the Court. Magistrate Judges schedule their own settlement
conferences.
C. Time Frame for Conducting & Concluding ADR Settlement Efforts
At the discretion of the assigned district judge, the time frame for conducting and concluding
ADR may be set forth in the Order of Referral. The deadline for concluding ADR may be extended
by the Court upon good cause shown.
D. Location of ADR Conferences
Conferences may be conducted at such locations as are agreeable to the parties and the neutral
assigned to the case. Space is available to conduct ADR conferences in the United States
Courthouse. If the Court’s facilities are desired, arrangements shall be made with the
Administrator.
E. Duty to Attend and Participate
Unless expressly excused by the judicial officer or neutral assigned to the case, all parties,
counsel of record, and corporate representatives or claims professionals having full Settlement
Authority as defined in Section IV, shall attend all ADR conferences and participate in good faith.
Failure to meet obligations under these rules may lead to disciplinary action.
VIII. CONFIDENTIALITY IN ADR PROCEEDINGS
ADR proceedings must be conducted in a manner that encourages an informal and
confidential exchange among counsel, the parties, and the ADR provider(s) to facilitate resolution
of disputes. The parties and the ADR provider shall not disclose information regarding the process,
including settlement terms, to the Court or to third persons unless all parties otherwise agree.
Parties, counsel, and neutrals, however, may respond to confidential inquiries or surveys by
persons authorized by the Court to evaluate the ADR program. Responses provided to such
inquiries or surveys shall remain confidential and shall not be identified with particular cases.
The ADR process shall be treated as a compromise negotiation for purposes of the Federal
Rules of Evidence. The ADR provider is disqualified as a witness, consultant, attorney, or expert
in any pending or future action relating to the specific dispute, including actions between persons
not parties to the ADR process.
IX. CONFIDENTIALITY IN ADR COMMUNICATIONS
The Clerk will file and include in the Court’s record only the order referring a case to ADR
and other routine ADR scheduling and proceeding notices.
Panel members must not disclose to or discuss with anyone, including the designated judge,
any information relating to the ADR proceedings unless the parties specifically authorize
disclosure. ADR neutrals must secure and ensure the confidentiality of ADR proceeding records.
Panel members designated to serve as neutrals must keep confidential from other parties any
information obtained in individual caucuses unless the party to the caucus specifically authorizes
disclosure.
X. ADR OPTIONS
MEDIATION
Upon agreement of the parties, the case may be mediated. Parties shall make known their
desire to pursue mediation by informing the ADR Administrator or the Court at the time of the
Rule 16 Conference.
Within 10 days after having elected to pursue mediation the parties must arrange to confer
with the Court's ADR Administrator in order to select a mediator to assist the parties in the
resolution of the case. The parties must select from the Court’s list of approved mediators (unless
the court permits otherwise).
Upon selecting a mediator and having advised the ADR Administrator of the same, the
Administrator shall file with the Court, the name of the mediator. If the parties are unable to reach
agreement on the selection of a mediator, the ADR Administrator shall select a person from the
list whose experience and qualifications are well suited to the appointment and the needs of the
parties.
1. Preliminaries to Mediation
A. Promptly after accepting the appointment, the mediator shall schedule the
mediation session. The mediator shall send written notice to all parties, with a
copy to the ADR Administrator, of the date, time and location of the session. The
mediation session shall be held within sixty (60) days of the mediator’s
acceptance unless extended by the Court for good cause. A request for
postponement of a scheduled mediation session must be presented to the mediator
and served upon the ADR Administrator without delay.
B. The parties may be required to submit to the mediator a written, confidential
summary of the case. The written summaries shall not be filed with, nor
revealed to the Court.
2. Procedures at the Mediation Session
Mediators are not bound to any particular procedure to effectuate settlement. The
mediator may find it useful to meet separately with the parties in a caucus. Disclosures
to the mediator in a caucus shall be treated confidentially unless the parties give
permission to the mediator to use the disclosed information with the other party or
parties. No transcripts or recordings shall be made of the proceedings.
The mediator may determine, with the consent of the parties, or by leave of the court
when it is the court’s practice to require such leave, that one or more additional
mediation sessions would assist in the settlement of the case, and, if so, schedule
another session.
The mediator shall report to the ADR Administrator only whether the case settled or
not.
ARBITRATION
1. Actions Subject to Arbitration
A. Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary and except as provided in
subsections (a), (b), and (c)) of 28 U.S.C. § 652 and subsection (d) of 28 U.S.C.
§ 654, this Court may allow the referral to arbitration of any civil action
(including any adversary proceeding in bankruptcy) pending before it when the
parties consent, except that referral to arbitration shall not be allowed when:
(1) the action is based on an alleged violation of a right secured by the
Constitution of the United States; (2) jurisdiction is based in whole or in part
on section 28 U.S.C. §1343 ; or (3) the relief sought consists of money
damages in an amount greater than $150,000 ( the Court may presume
damages are not in excess of $150,000 unless counsel certifies that damages
exceed such amount).
When parties select arbitration as the means by which they wish to attempt to resolve their
case, they shall be deemed to have consented to the procedures that follow.1
Arbitrators
A. Selection.
The court develops and maintains by and through its ADR Administrator a list of qualified
arbitrators. The list of arbitrators is located on the court’s website (www.rid.uscourts.gov). The list
can also be obtained by making a written request to the ADR Administrator at 2 Exchange Terrace,
Providence, RI 02903.
1. Prior to the Rule 16 Conference. If the parties express an interest in pursuing
Arbitration prior to the Rule 16 Conference, the parties may by mutual agreement
select an arbitrator from the list of approved arbitrators. If the parties wish to
pursue arbitration but are unable to reach agreement on the selection of an
arbitrator, the ADR Administrator will select an arbitrator that is qualified to
serve.
2. Following the Rule 16 Conference. Where the parties have indicated to the
court at the time of the Rule 16 Conference that they wish to pursue arbitration,
within ten days of the Conference, the parties shall submit the name of the
arbitrator selected to the ADR Administrator. In the event that the parties fail to
reach agreement on an arbitrator, the ADR Administrator will select a qualified
arbitrator.
3. Notification of Appointment. The ADR Administrator shall promptly notify
the arbitrator of his or her selection.
4. Notification of Hearing. When the selected arbitrator has agreed to serve, the
arbitrator shall promptly send written notice to each party advising them of:
His/her identity as the selected arbitrator;
The date, time and location of the arbitration hearing (not to exceed sixty
(60) days (except where extension of time is granted by leave of court) from
the arbitrator’s acceptance of the appointment.
B. Disclosure and Challenge Procedure
These rules are an adaptation of rules employed by the American Arbitration Association in cases where
a court orders, directs, or refers a matter to the American Arbitration Association (hereinafter "AAA"). The rules
have been modified and adapted for use by this court.
Any person appointed as an arbitrator shall disclose to the Court and the parties any
circumstance likely to affect impartiality, including any bias or any financial or personal interest
in the result of the reference or any past or present relationship with the parties or their
representative(s). Upon objection of a party to the continued service of a chosen arbitrator, unless
waived by all parties, the parties shall select a new arbitrator from the court approved list or seek
approval of the court to select an arbitrator who is not court approved.
C. Fees and Expenses
Arbitrators shall be paid for their services (including but not limited to preparation, hearing
and rendering of an award or decision) at the rate of $200.00 per hour, equally split between the
parties. Arbitrators shall be paid promptly when they file their awards with the court. Arbitrators
may be reimbursed for reasonable expenses actually and necessarily incurred in connection with
arbitration hearings.
D. Timing and Filing the Award
The award shall be in writing, signed by the arbitrator and mailed to the Court, specifically,
to the attention of the ADR Administrator within 10 days of the conclusion of the arbitration.
E. Form of Decision and Delivery to the Court and Parties
The arbitrator’s decision shall be in writing, signed by the arbitrator and shall include
findings of fact and conclusions of law. The arbitrator shall transmit the decision to both the ADR
Administrator and the parties. The original decision shall be delivered to the ADR Administrator
(in a envelope under seal marked confidential) who in turn shall deliver the decision to the judge’s
calendaring clerk. The clerk shall not docket nor open the award under seal for a period of 30 days
pending a demand, if any, for trial de novo.
F. Telephone Conference/Preliminary Hearing
At the arbitrator’s discretion, a telephone conference call or a preliminary hearing shall be
arranged by the arbitrator for the purpose of determining the appropriate procedures, as determined
by the arbitrator, for briefing of the issues involved in the dispute, exchanging documents,
scheduling an oral hearing, if necessary, and any other procedures that the arbitrator deems
appropriate to render a decision.
G. Date, Time, and Place of Hearing
The arbitrator shall set the date, time, and place for each oral hearing, if such a hearing is
deemed necessary. The Arbitrator shall mail to each party notice thereof at least seven (7) days in
advance, unless the parties by mutual agreement waive such notice or modify the terms thereof.
H. Representation
Any party may be represented by counsel or other authorized representative. A party
intending to be so represented shall notify the other party and the Court of the name and address
of the representative at least three (3) days prior to the date set for the hearing at which that person
is first to appear. When such a representative responds for a party, notice is deemed to have been
given.
I. Stenographic Record
Any party desiring a stenographic record shall make arrangements directly with a
stenographer and shall notify the other party of these arrangements in advance of the hearing. The
requesting party or parties shall pay the cost of the record. If the transcript is agreed by the parties
to be, or determined by the arbitrator to be, the official record of the proceeding, it must be made
available to the arbitrator and to the other parties for inspection, at a date, time, and place
determined by the arbitrator.
J. Attendance at Hearings
The arbitrator shall maintain the privacy of the hearings unless the law provides to the
contrary. Any party or designated representative having a direct interest in the case is entitled to
attend hearings. The arbitrator shall otherwise have the power to require the exclusion of any
witness, other than a party or other essential person, during the testimony of any other witness. It
shall be discretionary with the arbitrator to determine the propriety of the attendance of any other
person.
K. Postponements
The arbitrator for good cause shown may postpone any hearing upon the request of a party
or upon the arbitrator’s own initiative, and shall also grant such postponement when all of the
parties agree thereto. The court may direct in its sole discretion that postponement not be permitted.
L. Oaths
Before proceeding with the first hearing, the arbitrator may take an oath of office and, if
required by law, shall do so. The arbitrator may require witnesses to testify under oath administered
by any duly qualified person and, if it is required by law or requested by any party, shall do so.
M. Reference Proceedings in the Absence of a Party or Representative
Unless the law provides to the contrary, the arbitrator may proceed in the absence of any
party or representative who, after due notice, fails to be present or fails to obtain a postponement.
A decision shall not be made solely on the default of a party. The arbitrator shall require the party
who is present to submit such evidence as the arbitrator may require for the making of the Findings
or Statement of Decision.
N. Serving of Notice
Each party shall be deemed to have consented that any papers, notices or process necessary
or proper for the initiation or continuation of a case under these rules; for any court action in
connection therewith; or for the entry of the Findings or Decision made under these procedures
may be served on a party by mail addressed to the party or its representative at the last known
address or by personal service, in or outside the state where the reference is to be held, provided
that reasonable opportunity to be heard with regard thereto has been granted to the party. The
parties may also use facsimile transmission, telex, telegrams or other written forms of electronic
communication to give notices required by these procedures, but shall follow-up such
communication with written notice served by mail.
O. Waiver of Rules
Any party who proceeds with the case after knowledge that any provision or requirement of
these procedures has not been complied with and who fails to state an objection thereto in writing
shall be deemed to have waived the right to object.
P. Closing of Hearing
The arbitrator shall specifically inquire of all parties whether they have any further proofs to
offer or witnesses to be heard. Upon receiving negative replies or if satisfied that the record is
complete, the arbitrator shall declare the hearing closed and a minute thereof shall be recorded. If
briefs are to be filed, the hearing shall be declared closed as of the final date set by the arbitrator
for the receipt of briefs. If documents are to be filed and the date set for their receipt is later than
that set for the receipt of briefs, the later date shall be the date of closing the hearing. The time
limit within which the arbitrator is require to make their Findings or Statement of Decision shall
commence to run, in the absence of other agreements by the parties, upon the closing of the
hearing.
Q. Arbitrator Immunity
Arbitrators who have been selected from the Court’s approved Panel to serve in a specific
case are performing quasi-judicial functions and are entitled to the immunities and
protections that the law accords to persons serving in such capacity.
R. Trial de Novo.
Any party may demand a trial de novo in the district court by filing with the Clerk a written
demand containing a short and plain statement of the reason for the demand. The party shall serve
a copy of the demand upon all counsel of record and any unrepresented party. Such demand must
be filed and served within 30 days of the date of the filing of the arbitration award, except that the
United States, its officers and agencies, shall have 60 days to file and serve a written demand for
trial de novo.
Upon the filing of the demand for trial de novo, the action shall be treated for all purposes as
if it had not been referred to arbitration, except that no additional pretrial discovery shall be
permitted without leave of the court for good cause. Any right of trial by jury that a party otherwise
would have, shall be preserved inviolate. Withdrawal of the demand for trial de novo shall reinstate
the arbitrator's award.
The assigned judge shall not admit any evidence at the trial de novo that there has been an
arbitration proceeding, the nature or amount of any award, or any other matter concerning the
conduct of the arbitration proceedings, unless:
(a) The evidence would otherwise be admissible under the Federal Rules of
Evidence; or
(b) The parties have stipulated otherwise.
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CONSOLIDATED TOPIC INDEX TO LOCAL RULES
SUBJECT MATTER RULE NO.
ADMISSION TO THE BAR
Application ........................................................................................................................ 202(b)(1)
Admission Fee ................................................................................................................... 202(b)(1)
Application for Reinstatement........................................................................................... 215
Board of Bar Admissions .................................................................................................. 202(c)(1)
Ceremony .......................................................................................................................... 202(b)(3)
Filing Fee .......................................................................................................................... 202(b)(1)
Procedure for ..................................................................................................................... 202(b)
Pro Hac Vice ..................................................................................................................... 204
Requirements for Admission ............................................................................................. 202(a)
Review of Application....................................................................................................... 202(b)(2)
ADMIRALTY ................................................................................................................................. LAR A-F
ADMISSIONS
Request for ........................................................................................................................ Cv 36
ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION
Incorporation of ADR Plan ............................................................................................... Cv 53
AMEND/AMENDMENTS
Amended Pleadings ........................................................................................................... Cv 15
Motions to Amend ............................................................................................................. Cv 15
To Local Rules .................................................................................................................. 113
Emergency Amendments .................................................................................... 113(d)
General Orders .................................................................................................... 113(e)
Public Comments ................................................................................................ 113(c)
Local Rules Review Committee.......................................................................... 113(b)
APPEALS
Bankruptcy ........................................................................................................................ 109
To Bankruptcy Appellate Panel .......................................................................... 109(d)
To District Court ................................................................................................. 109(e)
Proceedings After Remand ................................................................................................ 105(b)
Administrative Appeals, Record Citations ........................................................................ Cv 7(b)
APPEARANCES
Excusals............................................................................................................................. 207
Counsel.............................................................................................................................. 206
Individuals, Pro Se ............................................................................................................ 205
Practice before Court ......................................................................................................... 201
Pro Hac Vice ..................................................................................................................... 204
Withdrawal ........................................................................................................................ 206(d)
APPLICABILITY OF LOCAL RULES
Applicability ...................................................................................................................... 101(c)
Construction of .................................................................................................................. 101(e)
Effective Date.................................................................................................................... 101(b)
Previous Orders ................................................................................................................. 101(d)
Title ................................................................................................................................... 101(a)
ASSIGNMENT OF CASES
Emergency Matters ........................................................................................................... 105(c)
New Cases ......................................................................................................................... 105(a)
Re-filed Actions ................................................................................................................ 105(a)(3)
Related Cases .................................................................................................................... 105(a)(2)
Remanded Cases ............................................................................................................... 105(b)
ATTORNEYS
Appearances ...................................................................................................................... 206
Bar of the District Court
Admission Requirements .................................................................................... 202(a)
Board of Bar Admissions .................................................................................... 202(c)
Eligibility ............................................................................................................ 202(a)
Exceptions ........................................................................................................... 201(b)
Procedure for Admission .................................................................................... 202(b)
Conduct, standards for....................................................................................................... 208
Conferred Disciplinary Jurisdiction .................................................................................. 209(a)
Criminal Convictions ........................................................................................................ 213
Designation of Lead Counsel ............................................................................................ 206(c)
Disbarment by Consent ..................................................................................................... 212
Discipline, Basis for .......................................................................................................... 209
Disciplinary Proceedings................................................................................................... 210
Action Taken by Court ........................................................................................ 211
Actions by Other Courts or Agencies ................................................................. 214
Eligibility for Bar Membership ......................................................................................... 202
Misconduct ........................................................................................................................ 209(c)
Practice Before this Court ................................................................................................. 201
Pro Hac Vice Counsel ....................................................................................................... 204
Admission and Revocation ................................................................................. 204(e)
Application .......................................................................................................... 204(c)
Eligibility ............................................................................................................ 204(b)
Local Counsel.................................................................................................................... 204(d)
Reinstatement of Membership........................................................................................... 215
Periodic Re-registration in Bar .......................................................................................... 203
Transferred Cases, Attorneys In ........................................................................................ 201(b)(5)
Withdrawal of Appearance ................................................................................................ 206(d)
ATTORNEYS’ FEES
Supporting Affidavits ........................................................................................................ Cv 54.1(b)
Timing ............................................................................................................................... Cv 54.1(a)
AUXILIARY AIDS FOR THE HEARING IMPAIRED/DISABLED ........................................... 108(d)
BANKRUPTCY APPELLATE PANEL ......................................................................................... 109(d)
BANKRUPTCY CASES
Appeals
Appeals to Bankruptcy Appellate Panel.............................................................. 109(d)
Appeals to District Court .................................................................................... 109(e)
Forms of Briefs ..................................................................................... 109(e)(6)
Stays Pending Appeal to District Court ................................................ 109(f)
Applicability of Local Rules ............................................................................................. 109(h)
Discretion of District Court ............................................................................................... 109(i)
Jury Trials.......................................................................................................................... 109(b)
Local Bankruptcy Rules .................................................................................................... 109(g)
References of ..................................................................................................................... 109(a)
Reports and Recommendations by Bankruptcy Judge ...................................................... 109(c)
Content of Objections ......................................................................................... 109(c)(2)
Responses and Replies ........................................................................................ 109(c)(3)
Time to File Objections to .................................................................................. 109(c)(1)
Withdrawals of References ............................................................................................... 109(a)
BILL OF COSTS
Form of Request ................................................................................................................ Cv 54(b)
Motion to Review the Clerk’s Action ............................................................................... Cv 54(d)
Resolution of Motion ........................................................................................................ Cv 54(e)
Taxation by Clerk .............................................................................................................. Cv 54(c)
Timing of Request ............................................................................................................. Cv 54(a)
BONDS
Approval ............................................................................................................................ Cv 65.1(e)
Execution........................................................................................................................... Cv 65.1(d)
In General .......................................................................................................................... Cv 62; Cv 65.1
Modification ...................................................................................................................... Cv 65.1(g)
Sureties .............................................................................................................................. Cv 65.1(b)
CASES FROM OTHER DISTRICTS ............................................................................................. 106
CIVIL ACTIONS
Dismissal for Lack of Prosecution .................................................................................... Cv 41
Filing of ............................................................................................................................. Cv 5
CLASS ACTIONS .......................................................................................................................... Cv 23
CLERK
Exhibits ............................................................................................................................. 103
Custody of ........................................................................................................... 103
Disposition .......................................................................................................... 103
Filing Original Documents with ........................................................................................ Cv 5(f)
Parties’ Funds Deposited with ........................................................................................... Cv 67
COLLATERAL
Forfeiture of ...................................................................................................................... Cr 58
COMPLAINTS
Captions............................................................................................................................. Cv 5(a)
Filing of ............................................................................................................................. Cv 5
CONDUCT
Misconduct of Attorneys ................................................................................................... 209(c)
Professional Standards for ................................................................................................. 208
CONFERENCES
Attendance of Lead Counsel ............................................................................................. Cv 16(c)
Discovery Conference ....................................................................................................... Cv 26(a)
Initial Scheduling .............................................................................................................. Cv 16(a)
Pre-trial Conference .......................................................................................................... Cr 17.1
CONFIDENTIAL MATERIAL
Motions to Seal.................................................................................................................. 102
Redaction of in Documents ............................................................................................... 102(b)(3)
Transcripts of Court Proceedings ...................................................................................... 107.1
Unsealing........................................................................................................................... 102(c)
CONFIDENTIALITY
Disbarment by Consent ..................................................................................................... 212(b)
Grand Jurors ...................................................................................................................... Cr 6(d)
Presentence Reports .......................................................................................................... Cr 32(c)(2)
Attorney Misconduct Proceedings .................................................................................... 216(a)
COSTS
Failure to Furnish Security for .......................................................................................... Cv 65.2(b)
Form of Request ................................................................................................................ Cv 54(b)
Juror Costs ......................................................................................................................... Cv 54.2, Cv 39.4(b)
Motion to Review the Clerk’s Action ............................................................................... Cv 54(d)
Resolution of Motion ........................................................................................................ Cv 54(e)
Security for ........................................................................................................................ Cv 65.2(a)
Taxation by Clerk .............................................................................................................. Cv 54(c)
Timing of Request for ...................................................................................................... Cv 54(a)
COURT
Definition of term as used in Local Rules ......................................................................... 101(f)(1)
COURTROOM PHOTOGRAPHING, RECORDING, BROADCASTING
Prohibition ......................................................................................................................... 112(b)
COURTROOM PRACTICE
Conduct of Counsel ........................................................................................................... 208
Court Interpreters .............................................................................................................. 108
Exhibits ............................................................................................................................. 103
Jury Empaneling ................................................................................................................ Cv 47, Cr 24
Opening Statements........................................................................................................... Cv 39(a), Cr 23(a)
Photographing; Recording; Broadcasting .......................................................................... 112
Recorded Conversations .................................................................................................... Cv 39(b), Cr 23(b)
Time Limits ....................................................................................................................... Cv 39(c), Cr 23(c)
DEFAULT
Judgments .......................................................................................................................... Cv 55
DEPOSIT OF FUNDS WITH COURT ........................................................................................... Cv 67
DEPOSITIONS
Use of at Trial.................................................................................................................... Cv 39(b), Cr 23(b)
DISBARMENT
By Consent ........................................................................................................................ 212
Confidentiality of Supporting Papers ................................................................................ 212(b)
Reinstatement .................................................................................................................... 215
DISCIPLINARY PROCEEDINGS / DISCIPLINE OF ATTORNEYS
Jurisdiction ........................................................................................................................ 209(a)
Form of .............................................................................................................................. 209(b)
Misconduct ........................................................................................................................ 209(c)
Proceedings ....................................................................................................................... 210
Action Taken by Other Courts or Tribunals........................................................ 214
Attorneys Convicted of Crimes ........................................................................... 213
Disbarment by Consent ....................................................................................... 212
Reinstatement of Membership........................................................................................... 215
DISCLOSURE
Criminal Pretrial Discovery............................................................................................... Cr 16
DISCOVERY
Completion Date ............................................................................................................... Cv 26(c)
Discovery Commenced Prior To ......................................................................... Cv 26(c)
Conference ........................................................................................................................ Cv 26(a)
Disclosures in Criminal Case ............................................................................................ Cr 16
Filing of ............................................................................................................................. Cv 5(d)
Pretrial ............................................................................................................................... Cr 16
Initial Scheduling Conference ........................................................................................... Cv 16
Motions ............................................................................................................................. Cv 7, Cr 12
Motions to Compel ............................................................................................................ Cv 37
Plan.................................................................................................................................... Cv 26(b)
DISMISSALS
Lack of Prosecution ........................................................................................................... Cv 41
ELECTRONIC DEVICES............................................................................................................... 112
ELECTRONIC FILING
Attorney Exemptions from ................................................................................................ 302(a)
Attorney Registration for................................................................................................... 304
Documents
Consequences of Electronic Filing...................................................................... 305
Documents to be Conventionally Filed ............................................................... 303(c)
Signature ............................................................................................................. 308
Special Filing Requirements and Exceptions ...................................................... 303
Electronic Dockets and Files ............................................................................................. 305
Orders, Decrees, and Judgments ....................................................................................... 306
Pro Se Litigants ................................................................................................................. 302(d)
Registration, Login, and Password .................................................................................... 304
Scope and Applicability .................................................................................................... 301
EMPANELMENT OF JURORS ..................................................................................................... Cv 47, Cr 24
Challenge for Cause .......................................................................................................... Cr 24(d)
Communication with Jurors .............................................................................................. Cv 47(d), Cr 24(g)
Objection of Empanelment by Magistrate ......................................................................... Cr 24(b)
Peremptory Challenges...................................................................................................... Cr 24(e)
Alternate Jurors ................................................................................................... Cr 24(e)(2)
Order of Challenges ............................................................................................ Cr 24(e)(1)
Transcripts of..................................................................................................................... 107.1(g)
Voir Dire Questions .......................................................................................................... Cr 24 (c)
EMERGENCY AMENDMENTS TO LOCAL RULES ................................................................. 113(d)
EMERGENCY/EXPEDITED RELIEF ........................................................................................... Cv 9
Temporary Restraining Order ........................................................................................... Cv 9
EMERGENCY MATTERS
Assignment of Cases ......................................................................................................... 105(c)
EVIDENTIARY HEARING
Motions ............................................................................................................................. Cv 7, Cr 12(e),
Cr 47(e)
EXCUSALS
Conflict of Court Appearances; Excusals.......................................................................... 207
EXECUTION
Forms Used ....................................................................................................................... Cv 69(a)
Request for Writ of Execution........................................................................................... Cv 69(b)
Returns .............................................................................................................................. Cv 69(c)
When Available ................................................................................................................. Cv 69(a)
EXHIBITS
Custody ............................................................................................................................. 103
Disposition ........................................................................................................................ 103
FEES
Application for Pro Hac Vice ............................................................................................ 204(c)
Attorneys’ Fees ................................................................................................................. Cv 54.1
Bar Admission ................................................................................................................... 202(b)(1)
Bar Application ................................................................................................................. 202(b)(2)
Filing Fees ......................................................................................................................... Cv 5(c)
Periodic Re-registration Fees ............................................................................................ 203(d)
Reinstatement Fee ............................................................................................................. 215
Refund ............................................................................................................................... 314
FILINGS
Bankruptcy Papers............................................................................................................. 109(b)
Confidential Documents. ................................................................................................... 102, 303
“Conventionally filed” defined.......................................................................................... 101 (f)
Discovery Documents, Nonfiling of.................................................................................. Cv 5(d)
Electronic Filing ................................................................................................................ 301-314
Form of Documents ........................................................................................................... Cv 5, Cr 57
Interrogatories ................................................................................................................... Cv 33(a)
Motions ............................................................................................................................. Cv 7, Cr 47
Original Documents .......................................................................................................... Cv 5(f)
Place for Filing .................................................................................................................. Cv 5(f)
Plea Agreement ................................................................................................................. Cr 11
Requests for Admission..................................................................................................... Cv 36(a)
Requests for Production .................................................................................................... Cv 34(a)
FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
Recommendation, by Magistrate Judge ............................................................................ Cv 72, Cr 57.2
Review of, by Magistrate Judge ........................................................................................ Cv 72, Cr 57.2
By Bankruptcy Judge ........................................................................................................ 109(d)
FORFEITURE OF COLLATERAL
Forfeiture of Collateral Schedule ...................................................................................... Cr 58(b)
FORM AND FILING OF PAPERS OR DOCUMENTS
Captions............................................................................................................................. Cv 5(a), Cr 57(a)
Cover Sheet ....................................................................................................................... Cv 5(b), Cr 57(b)
Electronic Filing of ........................................................................................................... 301-314
Fees ................................................................................................................................... Cv 5(c)
Form of Papers .................................................................................................................. Cv 5(a), Cr 57(a)
Format ............................................................................................................................... Cv 5(a),Cr 57(a)(3)
Jury Demand ..................................................................................................................... Cv 5(a)(4)
Page Numbering ................................................................................................................ Cv 5(a), Cr 57(a)
Signatures .......................................................................................................................... 308; Cv 5(a), Cr 57(a)
Titles.................................................................................................................................. Cv 5(a), Cr 57(a)
FORM OF PLEADINGS
Form and Filing ................................................................................................................. Cv 5, Cr 57
Proof of Service ................................................................................................................. Cv 5.1(a)(1)
FUNDS
Deduction of Court Fees.................................................................................................... Cv 67(c)
Parties’ Funds Deposited With Clerk of Court .................................................................. Cv 67
Procedure for Deposit of ................................................................................................... Cv 67(b)
Procedure for Withdrawal ................................................................................................. Cv 67(d)
GENERAL/ADMINISTRATIVE ORDERS ................................................................................... 113(e)
GRAND JURY
Grand Jurors, confidentially of .......................................................................................... Cr 6(d)
Empaneling ....................................................................................................................... Cr 6(a)
Indictments ........................................................................................................................ Cr 6(b)
Motions and Pleadings regarding ...................................................................................... Cr 6(c)
Security ............................................................................................................................. Cr 6(e)
Terms................................................................................................................................. Cr 6(a)
HEARING
As to Attorney Discipline
Disciplinary ......................................................................................................... 210(d)
Reinstatement after Disbarment or Suspension................................................... 215
As to Motions .................................................................................................................... Cv 7(c), Cr 47(b), Cr 12(e)
INDICTMENT
Return and Filing ............................................................................................................... Cr 6(b)
INITIAL SCHEDULING CONFERENCE
Attendance of Counsel ..................................................................................................... Cv 16(c)
In General .......................................................................................................................... Cv 16(a)
Statement of Claims .......................................................................................................... Cv 16(b)
INJUNCTIONS ............................................................................................................................... Cv 9
INTERPRETERS ............................................................................................................................ 108
INTERROGATORIES
Filing ................................................................................................................................. Cv 33(a)
Form of Response.............................................................................................................. Cv 33(b)
Objections ......................................................................................................................... Cv 33(c)
JUDGES
Bankruptcy, Reference to .................................................................................................. 109(a)
Magistrate Judges .............................................................................................................. Cv 72, Cv 73, Cr 57.2
Three-Judge Court ............................................................................................................. Cv 9
JUDGMENTS
Costs .................................................................................................................................. Cv 54
Default ............................................................................................................................... Cv 55
Satisfaction of.................................................................................................................... Cv 58.1
Entry by Clerk ..................................................................................................... Cv 58.1(a)
Payment into Court ............................................................................................. Cv 58.1(b)
Summary Judgment ........................................................................................................... Cv 56
JURISDICTION
Conferred Disciplinary Jurisdiction .................................................................................. 209(a)
of Bankruptcy Judges ........................................................................................................ 109(a)
of Magistrate Judges.......................................................................................................... Cv 72, 73, Cr 57.2
Dispositive matters.............................................................................................. Cv 72, Cr 57.2
Nondispositive matters ........................................................................................ Cv 72, Cr 57.2
Civil Consent Trials and Dispositions................................................................. Cv 73
JURORS
Alternates .......................................................................................................................... Cr 24(e)(2)
Communication with ......................................................................................................... Cv 47(d), Cr 24(g)
Costs .................................................................................................................................. Cv 39.4(b)
Empaneling ....................................................................................................................... Cv 47, Cr 24
Objections to Empanelment by Magistrate Judge ............................................... Cr 24(b)
Challenges for Cause .......................................................................................... Cv 47(c), Cr 24(d)
Peremptory Challenge ......................................................................................... Cv 47(c), Cr 24(e)
Voir Dire Questions ............................................................................................ Cv 47(b), Cr 24(c)
Foreperson ......................................................................................................................... Cr 24(f)
Redaction of Juror Names in Transcripts .......................................................................... 107.1(g)
JURY
Instructions, Waiver of ...................................................................................................... Cv 51
Jury Demand Filing ........................................................................................................... Cv 5(a)(4)
Jury Trials in Bankruptcy Court ........................................................................................ 109(c)
JURY INSTRUCTIONS
Waiver ............................................................................................................................... Cv 51
JURY TRIAL
In Bankruptcy Court .......................................................................................................... 109(b)
Demand in Civil Case........................................................................................................ Cv 5(a)(4)
LEAD COUNSEL ........................................................................................................................... 206(c)
LAW STUDENT COUNSEL.......................................................................................................... 201(b)(6), 206(e)
LOCAL COUNSEL
Affiliation with for Pro Hac Vice ...................................................................................... 204(e)
LOCAL RULES
Amendments to ................................................................................................................. 113
Applicability of ................................................................................................................. 101(c)
Construction of .................................................................................................................. 101(e)
Effective Date.................................................................................................................... 101(b)
Scope and Purpose ............................................................................................................ 101
Suspension of .................................................................................................................... 101(c)
LOCAL RULES REVIEW COMMITTEE
Establishment and Duties .................................................................................................. 113(b)(1)
Members ............................................................................................................................ 113(b)(2)
Terms of Service ............................................................................................................... 113(b)(3)
MAGISTRATE JUDGES
Assignment of Cases ......................................................................................................... LR Gen 105(a)(4)
Authority and Duties ......................................................................................................... Cv 72, Cr 57.2
Authority of Recalled Magistrate Judges .......................................................................... Cv 72, Cr 57.2
Consent to Order of Reference .......................................................................................... Cv 73
Consent to Trial or Disposition before Magistrate Judge .................................................. Cv 73
Objections to Rulings ........................................................................................................ Cv 72(c), Cr 57.2(c)
Report and Recommendations........................................................................................... Cv 72(d), Cr 57.2(d)
MINORS
Guardian ad Litem ............................................................................................................. Cv 39.4
Settlement Involving ......................................................................................................... Cv 39.4
MISCONDUCT
Attorney............................................................................................................................. 209(c)
Attorney’s Convicted of Crimes........................................................................................ 213
Disciplinary Proceedings................................................................................................... 210
Public Availability of Records .......................................................................................... 216(a)
See also PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT
MOTIONS
Generally ........................................................................................................................... Cv 7, Cr 47
Amend, to .......................................................................................................................... Cv 15
Class Action, determination of .......................................................................................... Cv 23
Compel Discovery ............................................................................................................. Cv 37
Default Judgments ............................................................................................................. Cv 55
Deposit and Withdrawal of Court Registry Funds ............................................................ Cv 67
Discovery Motions ............................................................................................................ Cv 37, Cr 12(c)
Duty to Address Speedy Trial Act..................................................................................... Cr 12(d)
Electronic Filing ................................................................................................................ 301-3134
Form and Content .............................................................................................................. Cv 7(a), Cr 47(a)
Objection to ....................................................................................................................... Cv 7(a)(3), Cr 47(a)(3)
Objections and Replies ...................................................................................................... Cv 7(a)(3), Cr 47(a)(3)
Particularity Required ....................................................................................................... Cr 12(c)(1)
Pre-trial Motions ............................................................................................................... Cr 12
Record Citations, Administrative Appeals ........................................................................ Cv 7(b)
Sealed Documents ............................................................................................................. 102
Summary Judgment ........................................................................................................... Cv 56
MULTIPLE DEFENDANTS
Representation of............................................................................................................... Cr 44.1
NOTICE
Of Related Actions or Proceedings ................................................................................... Cv 9.1
To Counsel from Court...................................................................................................... 206(c), 310
NOTICE BY PUBLICATION
Procedures for ................................................................................................................... Cv 5.2
OBJECTIONS
Duty to Address Speedy Trial Act..............................................................................
