The United States District Court
District of Colorado

Hon. Philip A. Brimmer, Chief Judge
Jeffrey P. Colwell Esq., Clerk of Court

Our mission is to serve the public by providing a fair and impartial forum that ensures equal access to justice in accordance with the rule of law, protects rights and liberties of all persons, and resolves cases in a timely and efficient manner.

Local Rules of Practice

PROPOSED LOCAL RULES REVISIONS
TO TAKE EFFECT DECEMBER 1, 2025

This year, the Advisory Committee on the Local Rules of Practice and Procedure continued its review of public suggestions and comments for improvements to local rules. The United States District Court for the District of Colorado has reviewed and approved revisions to its Local Rules.

Local Rules effective December 1, 2025

Redline/strikeout version

Summary compilation of revisions

For the 2025 rules cycle, the Local Rule revisions impact the following practice topics:

  • Discovery Materials
  • Final Pretrial Order
  • Communication with Jurors
  • Security
  • Public Access to Cases, Documents, and Proceedings
  • Commencement of Action and Form of Pleading
  • AP Case Management
  • Requirements for Bar of the Court

The Court now invites public comment on these proposed amendments. Email your comment to LocalRule_Comments@cod.uscourts.gov and be sure to identify the specific local rule amendment to which your comment relates. All comments must be submitted no later than Friday, October 10, 2025.


Archived (Superseded) Local Rules, Summaries of Local Rules, and General Orders