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Northern District of Texas

N.D. Tex. — local rules, ECF filing procedures, and judges’ standing orders, readable in full.

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Civil Rules (80)
1.1 Definitions
3.1 Filing Complaint by Electronic Means
3.2 Filing Complaint on Paper
3.3 Filing Complaint in Related Case; Notice of Related Case
4.1 Proof of Service or of Waiver of Service
4.2 Marshal’s Fees. [REPEALED]
5.1 Filing and Serving Pleadings, Motions, or Other Papers
5.2 Filing Discovery Materials
5.3 Prisoner’s Civil Rights Complaints
5.4 Post-Conviction Relief
6.1 Time Deemed Filed
7.1 Motion Practice
7.2 Briefs
7.3 Confirmation of Informal Leave of Court
7.4 Certificate of Interested Persons
7.5 Page Limits in Death Penalty Habeas Cases
9.1 Social Security and Black Lung Cases. [REPEALED]
10.1 Required Form
11.1 Electronic Signature
12.1 Motion for More Definite Statement. [REPEALED]
15.1 Motions to Amend
16.1 Exemptions from Pretrial Scheduling and Management
16.2 Authority of Magistrate Judges as to Scheduling Orders
16.3 Settlement
16.4 Pretrial Order
23.1 Complaint
23.2 Motion for Certification; Briefs
23.3 Class Notice Responses
26.1 Initial Disclosures Not Required. [REPEALED]
26.2 Exchanging Exhibits, Exhibit Lists, and Witness Lists; Designating Deposition
40.1 Motions for Continuance
41.1 Order of Dismissal. [REPEALED]
42.1 Motions to Consolidate
47.1 Contact with Jurors
51.1 Requested Jury Charge. [REPEALED]
52.1 Proposed Findings in Nonjury Cases
53.1 Briefing Practice for Objections and Motions Concerning Orders, Reports,
54.1 Time for Filing Bill of Costs
55.1 Failure to Obtain Default Judgment
55.2 Default Judgments by the United States. [REPEALED]
55.3 Request for Entry of Default by Clerk
56.1 Motion Practice Not Modified Generally
56.2 Limits on Time for Filing and Number of Motions
56.3 Content of Motion
56.4 Content of Response
56.5 Requirement of Brief; Briefing Requirements
56.6 Requirement of Appendix; Appendix Requirements
56.7 Limit on Supplemental Materials
58.1 Proposed Judgments
62.1 Supersedeas Bond. [REPEALED]
62.2 Stay of Inter-District Transfer Order
67.1 Deposit of Money in Court Registry. [REPEALED]
72.1 Briefing Practice Concerning Objections to Magistrate Judge Orders in
72.2 Briefing Practice Concerning Objections to Magistrate Judge
77.1 Notice of Orders and Judgments
79.1 Case Files
79.2 Disposition of Exhibits
79.3 Sealed Documents
79.4 Disposition of Sealed Documents
80.1 Court Reporter’s Fees. [REPEALED]
81.1 Required Form of Documents to be Filed Upon Removal
81.2 Certificate of Interested Persons
83.1 Application of Rules by a Presiding Judge
83.2 Miscellaneous and Special Orders
83.3 Assignment of Cases
83.4 Conduct of Attorneys at Trial or Hearing
83.5 Clerk’s Fees. [REPEALED]
83.6 Applications to Proceed In Forma Pauperis
83.7 Admission of Attorneys
83.8 Loss of Membership and Discipline of Attorneys
83.9 Attorneys Not Admitted to Practice Before this Court
83.10 Requirement of Local Counsel
83.11 Exemption from Admission to Practice, and from Requirement of Local
83.12 Withdrawal or Substitution of Attorney
83.13 Change of Contact Information or Name
83.14 Parties Proceeding Pro Se
83.15 Attorney as a Witness. [REPEALED]
83.16 Dress and Conduct
83.17 Weapons Forbidden
83.18 Photographs, Broadcasting, Recording, and Television Forbidden
Criminal Rules (42)
1.1 Definitions
16.1 Exchanging Exhibits, Exhibit Lists, and Witness Lists
23.1 Proposed Findings in Nonjury Cases
24.1 Contact with Jurors
30.1 Requested Jury Charge
32.1 Nondisclosure of Recommendation
45.1 Time Deemed Filed
47.1 Motion Practice
47.2 Briefs
47.3 Confirmation of Informal Leave of Court
47.4 Motion Practice in Cases Seeking Post-Conviction Relief
49.1 Filing Criminal Cases
49.2 Filing and Serving Pleadings, Motions, or Other Papers
49.3 Required Form
49.4 Notice of Orders and Judgments
49.5 Electronic Signature
49.6 Requirement of Paper Copies of Certain Electronically-Filed Documents
53.1 Photographs, Broadcasting, Recording, and Television Forbidden
53.2 Dress and Conduct
53.3 Weapons Forbidden
55.1 Case Files
55.2 Disposition of Exhibits
55.3 Sealed Documents
55.4 Disposition of Sealed Documents
57.1 Application of Rules by a Presiding Judge
57.2 Miscellaneous and Special Orders
57.3 Assignment and Transfer of Cases
57.4 Conduct of Attorneys at Trial or Hearing
57.5 Clerk’s Fees. [REPEALED]
57.6 Court Reporter’s Fees. [REPEALED]
57.7 Admission of Attorneys
57.8 Loss of Membership and Discipline of Attorneys
57.9 Attorneys Not Admitted to Practice Before this Court
57.10 Requirement of Local Counsel
57.11 Exemption from Admission to Practice, and from Requirement of Local
57.12 Withdrawal or Substitution of Attorney
57.13 Change of Contact Information or Name
57.14 Parties Proceeding Pro Se
57.15 Attorney as a Witness. [REPEALED]
58.1 Procedure Governed by Miscellaneous Order
59.1 Briefing Practice Concerning Objections to Magistrate Judge Orders in
59.2 Briefing Practice Concerning Objections to Magistrate Judge
Electronic Filing (ECF) Procedures
ECF Administrative Procedures Manual
District Forms (76)
Abstract of Judgment
Alternative Dispute Resolution Summary
Appeal Transfer of Record Form
Application for Writ of Habeas Corpus Ad Testificandum
Appointment of and Authority to Pay Court Appointed Counsel
Appointment of Pro Bono Counsel Reimbursement Form
Audio Recording Order
Authorization and Voucher for Expert and Other Services
Authorization and Voucher for Payment of Transcript
Bill of Costs
Certificate of Conference (Example)
Certificate of Interested Persons/Disclosure Statement
Certificate of Judgment for Registration in Another District
Certificate of Service (Sample Language)
Certification Regarding Requests for Emergency Hearing
Civil Cover Sheet
Civil Cover Sheet (NATURE OF SUIT CODE DESCRIPTION)
CJA In-Court Worksheet
CJA Other Expenses Worksheet
CJA Out-of-Court Worksheet
Confidentiality Agreement for Expert Consultant or Employees of Any Party (Exhibit A to Miscellaneous Order No. 62)
Confidentiality Agreement for Third-Party Vendors (Exhibit B to Miscellaneous Order No. 62)
Consent to Proceed Before a United States Magistrate Judge
Death Penalty Proceedings: Appt. of and Authority to Pay Counsel
Death Penalty Proceedings: Ex Parte Request
Employment Dispute Resolution (EDR) Plan and Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Plan
Entry of Appearance of Counsel
Exhibit Claim Form
Financial Affidavit
Instructions to Non-Prisoner Pro Se Plaintiff
Instructions to Prisoner Pro Se Plaintiff
Motion and Questionnaire for Reduction of Sentence Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. § 3582(c), Amendment 782
Motion and Questionnaire for Reduction of Sentence Pursuant to Section 404 of the First Step Act of 2018
Motion for Appointment of Counsel
Motion for Reduction of Sentence Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. § 3582(c)(2) and Amendment 821
Motion to Proceed In Forma Pauperis - Non-Prisoner
Motion to Proceed In Forma Pauperis - Prisoner
Motion To Vacate, Set Aside, Or Correct Sentence, 28 U.S.C. § 2255
Motion to Withdraw Funds From the Registry of the Court (attach Proposed Order below)
Motion to Withdraw Funds From the Registry of the Court (Proposed Order)
Notice of Deficiency (Sample)
Notice of Lawsuit and Request for Waiver of Summons
Notice of Return of Discovery Materials
Notice of Transfer of the Bankruptcy Record on Appeal
Notice of Transfer of the Fifth Circuit or Federal Circuit Courts of Appeals Form
Notice to CJA Panel Attorneys Regarding Availability of Investigative, Expert and Other Services
Petition For A Writ of Habeas Corpus By A Person In State Custody, 28 U.S.C. § 2254
Petition For A Writ of Habeas Corpus, 28 U.S.C. § 2241
Prisoner's Civil Rights Complaint
Pro Hac Vice Application (attach Proposed Order below)
Pro Hac Vice Proposed Order (PDF Format)
Pro Se Notice of Appeal
Proposed Order Granting Motion to Withdraw Funds
Redaction Request - Transcript
Report to the Commissioner Regarding a Copyright
Report to the Commissioner Regarding a Patent or Trademark
Request for Release of Bond Money
Sample Proposed Order Authorizing Acquisition of Computer Hardware or Software under the CJA
Sample Request for Advance Authorization for Investigative, Expert or Other Services
Subpoena to Appear and Testify at a Hearing Or Trial in a Civil Action
Subpoena to Produce Documents, Information, or Objects in a Criminal Case
Subpoena to Produce Documents, Information, or Objects or to Permit Inspection of Premises in a Civil Action
Subpoena to Testify at a Deposition
Subpoena to Testify at a Deposition in a Civil Action
Subpoena to Testify at a Hearing or Trial
Summons in a Civil Case
Supplemental Civil Cover Sheet (for use in Removal cases only)
Supplemental Information for Compensation Claim
Third Party Summons in a Civil Case
Transcript Order
Transcript Order for Appeal
Waiver of Service of Summons
Withhold Issuance of Service of Summons
Writ of Execution (Note: Writ is noticed to all ECF users upon issuance unless request is submitted ex parte)
W-9Panel Attorney Data with W-9 Certification
USM 285USM 285
National (AO) forms used in every district are searchable too — try “AO 440” or “subpoena to testify at a deposition” in Search.
Standing Orders & Judge Procedures (27)
Ada Brown (3)
IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
Judge-Specific Requirements — Ada Brown
PROCEDURES FOR CASES ASSIGNED TO DISTRICT JUDGE ADA BROWN
Amanda Amy Burch (1)
Judge-Specific Requirements — Amanda Amy Burch
Brantley Starr (1)
Judge-Specific Requirements — Brantley Starr
Brian Mckay (1)
Judge-Specific Requirements — Brian Mckay
David Godbey (2)
Judge-Specific Requirements — David Godbey
Standard Protective Order in PDF format
David Horan (1)
Judge-Specific Requirements — David Horan
Ed Kinkeade (1)
Judge-Specific Requirements — Ed Kinkeade
Hal Ray Jr (1)
Judge-Specific Requirements — Hal Ray Jr
James Wesley Hendrix (1)
Judge-Specific Requirements — James Wesley Hendrix
Jane Boyle (1)
Judge-Specific Requirements — Jane Boyle
Jeffrey Cureton (1)
Judge-Specific Requirements — Jeffrey Cureton
Joe Fish (1)
Judge-Specific Requirements — Joe Fish
John Parker (1)
Judge-Specific Requirements — John Parker
Karen Gren Scholer (1)
Judge-Specific Requirements — Karen Gren Scholer
Lee Ann Reno (1)
Judge-Specific Requirements — Lee Ann Reno
Mark Pittman (1)
Judge-Specific Requirements — Mark Pittman
Matthew Kacsmaryk (1)
Judge-Specific Requirements — Matthew Kacsmaryk
Rebecca Rutherford (1)
Judge-Specific Requirements — Rebecca Rutherford
Reed Oconnor (1)
Judge-Specific Requirements — Reed Oconnor
Renee Toliver (1)
Judge-Specific Requirements — Renee Toliver
Sam Cummings (1)
Judge-Specific Requirements — Sam Cummings
Sam Lindsay (1)
Judge-Specific Requirements — Sam Lindsay
Sidney Fitzwater (1)
Judge-Specific Requirements — Sidney Fitzwater
Terry Means (1)
Judge-Specific Requirements — Terry Means
Tip: everything on this page is also retrievable in Search (“N.D. Tex. LR 7.1”) and cited by Ask.