Appeal Proceedings
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Civil
Civil Pro Bono
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Prisoner/Detainee
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Appeal Proceedings «
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Notice of Appeal - Civil
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(PDF)*
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(DOCX)
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Notice of Appeal - Criminal
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(PDF)*
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(DOCX)
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Motion for Leave to Proceed on Appeal 1915 - Civil
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(PDF)
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(DOCX)
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Motion for Leave to Proceed on Appeal 1915 - Criminal
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(PDF)
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(DOCX)
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Prisoner Motion for Leave to Proceed on Appeal 1915 - Civil
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(PDF)
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(DOCX)
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Prisoner Motion for Leave to Proceed on Appeal 1915 - Criminal
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(PDF)
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(DOCX)
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Prisoner Motion for Leave to Proceed on Appeal in a Habeas Corpus Action 1915 - Civil
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(PDF)
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(DOCX)
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Appeal Bond – Surety (formerly Supersedeas Bond – Surety)
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(PDF)*
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(DOCX)
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Appeal Bond – Cash (formerly Supersedeas Bond – Cash)
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(PDF)*
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(DOCX)
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Attorney/Law Student «
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Application for Readmission/Reinstatement to the Bar (*Not for attorneys administratively removed from the Attorney Roll for nonpayment of biennial fees. Instead, contact cod_attorneyservices@cod.uscourts.gov)
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(PDF)
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(DOCX)
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Attorney Motion for Panel Appointment
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(DOCX)
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Civil Action Entry of Appearance
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(DOCX)
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Civil Action Entry of Appearance to Provide Limited Representation
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(DOCX)
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Attorney "How-To" Instruction Packet About Limited Representation
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(PDF)
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Sample Motion for Leave to Provide Limited Scope Representation
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(DOCX)
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Sample Motion for Leave to Withdraw from Limited Scope Representation
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(DOCX)
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Criminal Case Entry of Appearance
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(DOCX)
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Law Student Appearance Form
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(PDF)
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(DOCX)
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Civil «
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Affidavit Requesting Foreign Mailing
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(PDF)*
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(DOCX)
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Information and Instructions for Requesting Assistance Attempting Service in Foreign Countries
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(PDF)
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Updated Bill of Costs Form (AO 133) and Instructions
Guide to Bills of Costs
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(PDF)*
(PDF)
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Categories of Miscellaneous Cases
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(PDF)
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Civil Case Caption and Formatting Instructions
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(DOCX)
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Civil Cover Sheet (JS 44) [Note: If this form does not open correctly, please download it to your computer and open it locally.]
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(PDF)*
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Claim of Exemption to Writ of Garnishment with Notice
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(PDF)*
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(DOCX)
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Consent and Reference of a Dispositive Motion to a United States Magistrate Judge (AO 85A)
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(US Courts)
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Election of Consent or Non-Consent Form to United States Magistrate Judge Jurisdiction
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(PDF)*
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(DOCX)
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Form Notice of Change of Address or Telephone Number
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(DOCX)
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Instructions regarding Direct Assignment to United States Magistrate Judge Jurisdiction
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(PDF)
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(DOCX)
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Instructions regarding Traditional Consent to United States Magistrate Judge Jurisdiction
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(PDF)
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(DOCX)
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E-Discovery: Checklist for Rule 26(f) Meet-and-Confer Regarding Electronically Stored Information
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(PDF)
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E-Discovery: Guidelines Addressing the Discovery of Electronically Stored Information
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(PDF)
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Joint Environmental Case Management Plan
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(DOCX)
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Notice of Lawsuit and Request to Waive Service of a Summons (AO 398)
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(US Courts)
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Objection to Calculation of the Amount of Exempt Earnings
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(PDF)
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Proposed Final Pretrial Order and Instructions
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(DOCX)
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Proposed Scheduling Order and Instructions
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(DOCX)
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Proposed Scheduling Order in an ERISA Action
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(DOCX)
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Proposed Scheduling Order in a Patent Case
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(PDF)
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(DOCX)
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Registration of a Judgment in Another District Instructions
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(PDF)
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Sample Motion (Blank) and Certificate of Service
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(DOCX)
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Satisfaction of Judgment
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(PDF)*
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Subpoena to Appear & Testify at a Hearing or Trial in a Civil Action (AO 88)
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(US Courts)
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Subpoena to Produce Documents, Information, or Objects or to Permit Inspection of Premises in a Civil Action (AO 88B)
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(US Courts)
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Subpoena to Testify at a Deposition in a Civil Action (AO 88A)
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(US Courts)
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Summons in a Civil Action (AO 440)
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(US Courts)
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Summons on Third-Party Complaint (AO 441)
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(US Courts)
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Temporary Restraining Order Information
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(PDF)
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(DOCX)
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Temporary Restraining Order Cash Bond Form
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(PDF)
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(DOCX)
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Temporary Restraining Order Surety Bond Form
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(PDF)
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(DOCX)
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Waiver of the Service of Summons (AO 399)
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(US Courts)
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Writ of Continuing Garnishment
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(PDF)*
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(DOCX)
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Writ of Execution
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(PDF)*
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(DOCX)
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Writ of Garnishment - Judgment Debtor other than Natural Person
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(PDF)*
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(DOCX)
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Writ of Garnishment with Notice of Exemption and Pending Levy
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(PDF)*
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(DOCX)
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Civil Pro Bono «
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Application for Civil Pro Bono Panel (for use by attorneys to join the Panel)
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(PDF)*
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Attorney Motion for Panel Appointment
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(DOCX)
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Notice Declining Pro Bono Appointment (for use by attorneys who are Panel members)
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(DOCX)
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Sample Motion for Leave to Provide Limited Scope Representation (for use by attorneys)
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(DOCX)
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Sample Motion for Leave to Withdraw from Limited Scope Representation (for use by attorneys)
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(DOCX)
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Civil Action Entry of Appearance
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(DOCX)
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Civil Action Entry of Appearance To Provide Limited Representation
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(DOCX)
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Sample Motion for Appointment of Pro Bono Counsel (for use by non-prisoner pro se parties/includes limited representation request)
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(PDF)*
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(DOCX)
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Sample Prisoner Motion for Appointment of Pro Bono Counsel (for use by unrepresented prisoners/includes limited representation request)
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(PDF)*
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(DOCX)
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Federal Court Prison Litigation Handbook
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(PDF)
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Copies «
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Copy Request Form
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(DOCX)
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Copy Request Form Instructions
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(DOCX)
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Criminal «
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Criminal Appearance Bond Information
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(PDF)
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AO 98 Appearance Bond
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(US Courts)
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AO 199A Order Setting Conditions of Release
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(US Courts)
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AO 199B Additional Conditions of Release
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AO 199C Advice of Penalties/Acknowledgment
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(US Courts)
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Checklist for Preparing Property Bonds
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(DOCX)
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Affidavit by Owner of Cash Bail
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(DOCX)
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Declaration of Ownership of Cash Bail
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(DOCX)
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Notice of Lien
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(DOCX)
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Consent of Defendant Pursuant to Durango/Grand Junction Protocol
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(PDF)*
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Consent to Proceed Before a Magistrate Judge in a Misdemeanor Case (AO 86A)
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(US Courts)
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Criminal Case Caption and Formatting Instructions
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(DOCX)
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Discovery Conference Memorandum and Order
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(PDF)*
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(DOCX)
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CJA 23 Financial Affidavit
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(US Courts)
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Motion for Appointment of Counsel in a Criminal Case
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(DOCX)
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Motion for Issuance of Subpoenas in Forma Pauperis
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(DOCX)
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Plea Agreement
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(DOCX)
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Plea Agreement (Misdemeanor and Petty Offense)
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(DOCX)
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Proposed Order for Service of Subpoenas in Forma Pauperis
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(PDF)*
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Proposed Order to Produce Discovery
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(PDF)
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Statement by Defendant in Advance of Plea of Guilty
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(PDF)*
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Stipulation for Entry of Deferral of Prosecution
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(DOCX)
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Stipulation for Entry of Deferral of Prosecution (Petty Offense)
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(DOCX)
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Subpoena to Testify at a Deposition in a Criminal Case (AO 90)
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(US Courts)
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Subpoena to Testify at a Hearing or Trial in Criminal Case (AO 89)
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(US Courts)
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Victim Address Change Form and Instructions (AO140)
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(PDF)
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(DOCX)
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Waiver of an Indictment (AO 455)
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(US Courts)
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Waiver of a Preliminary Hearing (AO 468)
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(US Courts)
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Waiver of Rule 5 & 5.1 Hearings (Complaint or Indictment) (AO 466A)
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(US Courts)
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Waiver of Rule 32.1 Hearing (Violation of Probation or Supervised Release) (AO 466)
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(US Courts)
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Fees/Finance «
Prisoner/Detainee «
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Guide to Civil Legal Cases - for People Who Don’t Have a Lawyer
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(PDF)
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Application for Writ of Habeas Corpus 2241
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(PDF)
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(DOCX)
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Application for Writ of Habeas Corpus 2241 Instructions
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(PDF)
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Application for Writ of Habeas Corpus 2254
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(PDF)
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(DOCX)
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Application for Writ of Habeas Corpus 2254 Instructions
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(PDF)
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Motion Pursuant to 1915 (Waive Fee) Prisoner Complaint
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(PDF)
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(DOCX)
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Motion Pursuant to 1915 (Waive Fee) Habeas Corpus
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(PDF)
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(DOCX)
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Motion to Vacate, Set Aside, or Correct Sentence (28 USC 2255)
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(PDF)
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(DOCX)
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Motion to Vacate, Set Aside, or Correct Sentence (28 USC 2255) Instructions
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(PDF)
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Prisoner Complaint 1983
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(PDF)
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(DOCX)
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Prisoner Complaint 1983 Instructions
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(PDF)
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Pro Se Prisoner Handbook
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(PDF)
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Sample Prisoner Motion for Appointment of Pro Bono Counsel (for use by unrepresented prisoners/includes limited representation request)
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(PDF)*
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(DOCX)
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Self Representation (Pro Se) «
PLEASE NOTE: If you are unrepresented (pro se), not a prisoner, and have a civil case, you can contact the Federal Pro Se Clinic for free, limited legal assistance. Call the Federal Pro Se Clinic at 303-380-8786 or fill out an intake form online at https://www.cobar.org/fpsc. The Clinic cannot help with prisoner, criminal or bankruptcy cases, or with appeals.
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Where to Find Help Handout
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(PDF)
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Form Notice of Change of Address or Telephone Number
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(DOCX)
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Guide to Civil Legal Cases - for People Who Don’t Have a Lawyer
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(PDF)
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Application to Proceed in District Court Without Prepaying Fees or Costs (AO 239)
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(US Courts)
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Complaint Form (General Complaint)
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(PDF)*
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(DOCX)
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Employment Discrimination Complaint Form
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(PDF)*
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(DOCX)
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Instructions for Filing a Civil Suit (General Complaint)
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(PDF)
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Instructions for Filing an Employment Discrimination Complaint
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(PDF)
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Complaint for Review of Social Security Decision Form
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(PDF)
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(DOCX)
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Instructions for Filing a Complaint for Review of Social Security Decision
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(PDF)
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Sample Initial Disclosures Under F.R.C.P. 26(a)(1)
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(DOCX)
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Sample Motion (Blank) and Certificate of Service
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(DOCX)
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Sample Motion for Appointment of Pro Bono Counsel (for use by non-prisoner pro se parties/includes limited representation request)
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(PDF)*
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(DOCX)
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Sample Prisoner Motion for Appointment of Pro Bono Counsel (for use by unrepresented prisoners/includes limited representation request)
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(PDF)*
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(DOCX)
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Pro Se E-filing PACER Instructions
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(PDF)
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