Electronic Case Filing (ECF) - Guide and Amendments
Administrative Order No. 08-01 (PDF)
Guide to Electronic Filing (PDF)

Rules
F.R.A.P./6th Circuit Rules and I.O.P.'s (PDF) Updated December 1, 2009

The following Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure have been amended to reflect a
change in the way in which certain time periods are determined:

FRAP 4, 5, 6, 10, 12, 15, 19, 22, 25, 26, 27, 28.1, 30, 31, and 41

In addition, a new FRAP 12.1 was adopted addressing motions for indicative

rulings from district courts where an appeal is pending. 

A number of Sixth Circuit Rules and one Internal Operating Procedure have also been amended; they are

6 Cir. R. 22(b)(5) and (c)(8)
6 Cir. R. 27(d)(2)
6 Cir. R. 30(a)(4), (f)(4)(E), and (l)
6 Cir. R. 34(d)
6 Cir. R. 45(a)(7) and (b)
6 Cir. R. 46(b)(3)(D)(ii), (b)(4), (b)(8)(A), and (b)(9)(B)
6 Cir. R. 101(f)(4)

6 Cir. IOP 34(c)(2)

ALL OF THESE CHANGES TO BOTH THE FEDERAL RULES OF APPELLATE PROCEDURE AND SIXTH CIRCUIT RULES TAKE EFFECT ON DECEMBER 1, 2009.

Procedures

Potter Stewart Courthouse Security Procedures (PDF)

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