These instructions were prepared initially by a Federal Judicial Center committee in 1982 and revised in 1987 by the former Subcommittee on Pattern Jury Instructions of the former Judicial Conference Committee on the Operation of the Jury System.

A factual and legal review of practices in courts and probation offices concerning the preparation and disclosure of presentence reports.

An outline of the general procedures and mechanics of effective civil and criminal docketing in the federal courts. It is designed for reference use by experienced docket clerks and as an aid in orienting and training new employees.

General propositions and recommended procedures to expedite the processing of criminal appeals. The suggestions for handling these cases are designed to achieve a fair and complete review within ninety days from imposition of sentence.