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Amendments to the Federal Rules of Practice and Procedure 2023—Transmittal to Congress

April 24, 2023

This package of materials was transmitted to Congress on April 24, 2023, concerning amendments to the Federal Rules of Practice and Procedure to become effective on December 1, 2023.

Amendments to the Federal Rules of Practice and Procedure are as follows:

  • Amendments to Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure 2, 4, 26, and 45.
  • Amendments to Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure 3011, 8003, and 9006 and new rule 9038.
  • Amendments to Federal Rule of Criminal Procedure 16, 45, and 56 and new rule 62.
  • Amendments to Federal Rules of Evidence 106, 615, and 702.

Additional information about these amendments is available on the Federal Judicial Center’s website at Amendments to the Federal Rules of Practice and Procedure (webpage).

Information about rules amendments and the rule-making process is available on uscourts.gov at United States Courts Rules & Policies.