Table of Contents
As amended through December 1, 2023
Title I – Applicability
Title II – Preliminary Proceedings
- Rule 3. The Complaint
- Rule 4. Arrest Warrant or Summons on a Complaint
- Rule 4.1 Complaint, Warrant, or Summons by Telephone or Other Reliable Electronic Means
- Rule 5. Initial Appearance
- Rule 5.1 Preliminary Hearing
Title III – The Grand Jury, the Indictment, and the Information
- Rule 6. The Grand Jury
- Rule 7. The Indictment and the Information
- Rule 8. Joinder of Offenses or Defendants
- Rule 9. Arrest Warrant or Summons on an Indictment or Information
Title IV – The Arraignment and Preparation for Trial
- Rule 10. Arraignment
- Rule 11. Pleas
- Rule 12. Pleadings and Pretrial Motions
- Rule 12.1. Notice of an Alibi Defense
- Rule 12.2. Notice of an Insanity Defense; Mental Examination
- Rule 12.3. Notice of a Public-Authority Defense
- Rule 12.4. Disclosure Statement
- Rule 13. Joint Trial of Separate Cases
- Rule 14. Relief from Prejudicial Joinder
- Rule 15. Depositions
- Rule 16. Discovery and Inspection
- Rule 16.1 Pretrial Discovery Conference; Request for Court Action
- Rule 17. Subpoena
- Rule 17.1. Pretrial Conference
Title V – Venue
- Rule 18. Place of Prosecution and Trial
- Rule 19. [Reserved]
- Rule 20. Transfer for Plea and Sentence
- Rule 21. Transfer for Trial
Title VI – Trial
- Rule 23. Jury or Nonjury Trial
- Rule 24. Trial Jurors
- Rule 25. Judge’s Disability
- Rule 26. Taking Testimony
- Rule 26.1 Foreign Law Determination
- Rule 26.2 Producing a Witness’s Statement
- Rule 26.3 Mistrial
- Rule 27. Proving an Official Record
- Rule 28. Interpreters
- Rule 29. Motion for a Judgment of Acquittal
- Rule 29.1 Closing Argument
- Rule 30. Jury Instructions
- Rule 31. Jury Verdict
Title VII – Post-Conviction Procedures
- Rule 32. Sentencing and Judgment
- Rule 32.1 Revoking or Modifying Probation or Supervised Release
- Rule 32.2 Criminal Forfeiture
- Rule 33. New Trial
- Rule 34. Arresting Judgment
- Rule 35. Correcting or Reducing a Sentence
- Rule 36. Clerical Error
- Rule 37. Indicative Ruling on a Motion for Relief That Is Barred by a Pending Appeal
- Rule 38. Staying a Sentence or a Disability
- Rule 39. [Reserved]
Title VIII – Supplementary and Special Proceedings
- Rule 40. Arrest for Failing to Appear in Another District or for Violating Conditions of Release Set in Another District
- Rule 41. Search and Seizure
- Rule 42. Criminal Contempt
Title IX – General Provisions
- Rule 43. Defendant’s Presence
- Rule 44. Right to and Appointment of Counsel
- Rule 45. Computing and Extending Time
- Rule 46. Release from Custody; Supervising Detention
- Rule 47. Motions and Supporting Affidavits
- Rule 48. Dismissal
- Rule 49. Serving and Filing Papers
- Rule 49.1 Privacy Protection For Filings Made with the Court
- Rule 50. Prompt Disposition
- Rule 51. Preserving Claimed Error
- Rule 52. Harmless and Plain Error
- Rule 53. Courtroom Photographing and Broadcasting Prohibited
- Rule 54. [Transferred]
- Rule 55. Records
- Rule 56. When Court Is Open
- Rule 57. District Court Rules
- Rule 58. Petty Offenses and Other Misdemeanors
- Rule 59. Matters Before a Magistrate Judge
- Rule 60. Victim’s Rights
- Rule 61. Title
- Rule 62. Criminal Rules Emergency