The Judicial Conference Advisory Committees on Appellate, Bankruptcy, Criminal, and Evidence Rules have proposed amendments to their respective rules and forms, and requested that the proposals be circulated to the bench, bar, and public for comment. The proposed amendments, Rules Committee reports explaining the proposed changes, and other information are posted on the Judiciary’s website at:

http://www.uscourts.gov/rules-policies/proposed-amendments-published-public-comment

Please note that the public comment period ends February 15, 2013.