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The Advisory Committee on the Local Rules of Practice and Procedure is now accepting comments relating to the adoption of new rules or the amendment of existing rules. The comment period will end May 30, 2025, at 11:59:59 p.m. (MDT). You may email your comment to LocalRule_Comments@cod.uscourts.gov. If you are proposing an amendment, be sure to clearly identify the rule to which you are referring.
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U.S. DISTRICT COURT LOCAL RULES REVISIONS
EFFECTIVE DECEMBER 1, 2024
This year, the Advisory Committee on the Local Rules of Practice and Procedure continued its review of public suggestions and comments for improvements to the 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, 2024
Redline/strikeout version
Summary compilation of approved revisions
In the 2024 rules cycle, the Local Rule revisions impact the following practice topics:
- In Forma Pauperis Party and Prisoner Pleadings
- Standards of Professional Conduct
- Attorney Self-Reporting Requirements
- Disciplinary Panel and Committee on Conduct
- Complaints and Grounds for Discipline
- Confidential and Public Matters
The Advisory Committee on the Local Rules always welcomes comments from court users, members of the bar, and the public at large. You may email comments or suggestions for future rule additions or revisions to LocalRule_Comments@cod.uscourts.gov. As a reminder, comments must be submitted by June 1st of every odd year to be considered for the next rules revision cycle.