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

U.S. DISTRICT COURT
LOCAL RULES REVISIONS
EFFECTIVE 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. Additionally, the implementation of General Order 2025-2 resulted in additional special amendments being proposed. 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, Local Rule revisions impact the following practice topics:

  • Formatting, Signatures, Filing, and Serving Pleadings and Documents
  • Public Access to Documents and Proceedings
  • Final Pretrial Order
  • Communication with Jurors
  • Security
  • Commencement of Action and Form of Pleading
  • AP Case Management
  • Requirements for Bar of the Court

Public Comments for 2025

Archived (Superseded) Local Rules, Summaries of Local Rules, and General Orders

 

Local Rules of Practice Open for Comment