Search Search. Toggle navigation MENU. Under District of Columbia law, to apply for a legal name change the person must: have lived in the District of Columbia for a least six 6 months before filing the application; complete and submit the Application for Change of Name, as well as supporting documentation; be at least 18 years old a parent, legal guardian, or next-of-kin may apply on behalf of a minor child ; an pay the court filing fee or get a Fee Waiver if you qualify based on your low income Detailed instructions are included at the beginning of each application.
We can sometimes provide need-based exceptions to these rules. If you might need an exception, please let us know. Last Updated: not the date of the latest filing in this case. Date Filed: Dec. Date of Last Known Filing: Nov. Signed by Magistrate Judge Zia M. Weitz appearing for USA. Counsel should contact the chambers of the District Judge to reschedule the proceeding. Signed by Magistrate Judge G. Michael Harvey. Defendant present by video. Defendant appeared for an initial appearance in the Southern District of California.
Conditions of Release imposed by the Southern District of California stand. Signed by Judge Trevor N. Foster appearing for USA. Maryland, U. The failure to comply could result in dismissal of the indictment or information, dismissal of individual charges, exclusion of government evidence or witnesses, continuances, Bar discipline, or any other remedy that is just under the circumstances. Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Trevor N. An elements instruction should be used only in conjunction with a Aparticular rights instruction appropriate to the facts of the case at hand.
Elements Instructions. Type of Claim. Instruction No. The chart below identifies the instructions for violations of particular federal rights to be used in conjunction with an elements instruction.
Oliver , U. Connor , U. Cnty of Washoe , F. Daniels v. Williams , U. Particular Rights Instructions. Type of Claim by Source. Person Subject to ' Liability. It is well settled that a Aperson subject to liability can be an individual sued in an individual capacity see Devereaux v.
Abbey , F. A Aperson subject to liability can also be a local governing body see Waggy v. Spokane County , F. Local Governing Body Liability. A local governing body is not liable under ' Aunless action pursuant to official municipal policy of some nature caused a constitutional tort. Monell v. But see Instruction 9. The committee should include civil, criminal, and bankruptcy practitioners.
The members are appointed by the active judges resident in, or responsible for, those divisions. The chair and vice-chair are designated by the chief judge of the district. Grounds for Referral to the District Disciplinary Committee. Discipline Imposed by a Judge Presiding. Notwithstanding any other provision of these rules, any judge, including a bankruptcy judge or a magistrate judge, has inherent authority to discipline an attorney who appears before him or her.
However, any judge contemplating disbarring an attorney or preventing an attorney from practicing district-wide will refer the attorney to the District Disciplinary Committee. If a judge believes emergency circumstances exist that require the immediate suspension of an attorney, that judge may request that all active district judges immediately consider the matter.
Upon a majority vote of the active district judges, an attorney may immediately be suspended from practicing in the district pending a report and recommendation from the District Disciplinary Committee.
If a bankruptcy judge believes emergency circumstances exist that requires the immediate suspension of an attorney, that bankruptcy judge may request that all active district and bankruptcy judges immediately consider the matter. Upon a majority vote of the active district and bankruptcy judges, an attorney may immediately be suspended from practicing in the district pending a report and recommendation from the District Disciplinary Committee.
Self-Reporting by Attorneys. A member of the bar of this court must promptly report in writing to the clerk, with full details and copies of pertinent documents, if any of the following occur: statement; the attorney is convicted of a felony or a crime involving dishonesty or false statement; the attorney loses or relinquishes, temporarily or permanently, the right to practice in any court of record other than voluntarily relinquishment, not under any disciplinary order or threat of discipline ; or the attorney is disciplined, publicly or privately, by any bar, court, court agency, or court committee.
Procedure upon a Referral. Within 14 days after receiving notice of a referral under this rule, the attorney must respond in writing to the committee chair. The respondent attorney must admit or deny each claim asserted, and state concisely any defense to a claim. The subcommittee consists of one or more members of the full committee designated by the chair who reside in the same region as the referred attorney e.
The subcommittee will conduct such preliminary inquiry it deems appropriate and may request the respondent to meet with it informally to provide an explanation. After this screening, if the subcommittee determines no further investigation is required and no discipline should be imposed, it will so inform the committee chair.
The chair will then inform the chief judge and the respondent of the recommendation. Assignment to a Panel. If the screening subcommittee determines that the matter may warrant disciplinary action, it will inform the committee chair. The chair will then designate a panel and assign the matter to it. The panel must include three or more members of the full committee who reside in the same region as the respondent e. At least one member of the panel must be an attorney who practices in the same area as the referred attorney e.
Members of the initial screening subcommittee may serve as members of the panel. The chair will notify the respondent in writing of this assignment and what matters will be investigated. No earlier than 10 days after notice to the respondent of the assignment, the panel will conduct such investigation it deems appropriate including questioning witnesses and holding a hearing with the respondent present. Full cooperation with any committee investigation is an obligation of any member of the bar of this court.
Panel Report and Recommendation. After investigation the panel will render a report and recommendation as to whether the respondent committed any violation and what disciplinary action, if any, should be imposed.
Absent good cause shown by the chair of the District Disciplinary Committee, the court expects that a report and recommendation will be completed within 6 months after the referral. The chair will send the complete report and recommendation to the chief judge and a summary of the report and recommendation to the respondent. Objections to Report and Recommendation. Within 14 days after receipt of the summary report and recommendation, the respondent may submit objections to it, seek revisions, and suggest alternatives to the recommendation.
The panel, after considering the response, may modify, amend, revoke, or adhere to its original recommendation and will so inform the committee chair. The chair will then send a copy of the final report and recommendation to the chief judge and a summary final report and recommendation to the respondent. Determination by a District Judge.
Within 7 days after receipt of the summary final report and recommendation, the respondent may contest any recommendation by written submission to the chief judge. Whether contested or not, the chief judge will assign the matter to a district judge for determination. All papers pertaining to a matter referred to the committee must be kept confidential, except as otherwise provided above, unless the respondent requests in writing that the papers be opened to the public.
Referral to Other Disciplinary Authority. In so doing, the student or unlicensed graduate certifies that he or she has read and is familiar with the Western District of Texas Local Rules and will abide by them. The supervising attorney named on the identification card and accompanying the student or unlicensed graduate in court must be a member in good standing of the bar of this court.
If the student or unlicensed law graduate is appearing with an attorney employed by a governmental entity, the requirement for errors and omissions insurance is waived. The scope of participation of a student or unlicensed graduate in any hearing rests within the discretion of the judge presiding.
Change Of Address Download. Change Of Address An attorney who changes his or her office address, telephone number, facsimile number, or e-mail address must, within 30 days after the change, file with the clerk a notice of the change, along with any new information. Under the federal bankruptcy code, there are four categories of such cases: Chapter 7 liquidation, suitable for giving individuals and businesses a fresh start; Chapter 11 reorganization, suitable for large corporate debtors; Chapter 13 reorganization, suitable for individual wage earners; and, Chapter 12 reorganization, suitable for family farmers.
What exactly is a cash bail and what is its purpose? Why would only a portion or none of my deposit be returned? The Application for Assignment of Bond Funds can be submitted at any time. Can I file a pleading by fax? We do not accept fax filings. What are the requirements for the filing of a civil lawsuit? A civil action is commenced by filing the following: Item: Complaint Requirements : File the original plus one copy of your complaint, and one copy for each defendant to be served.
Exception: If service is to be made on an agent or agency of the U. Item: Summons Requirements : File the original plus one for each party to be served. Item: Service Requirements : The plaintiff is responsible for service of the summons and complaint on the defendant.
Marshal will serve summonses only if ordered by the Court or for In Forma Pauperis cases. Item: Filing Fee Requirements : There is a filing fee for most types of civil lawsuits. See the Fee Schedule page and 28 U.
Item: Notice of Removal Requirements : File the original plus one copy of the civil cover sheet, a supplemental civil cover removal sheet and a Notice of Removal. Can the U. Can they help me in preparing my complaint? Where can I find an attorney to help me with my case? Box Waco, Texas If there is no Lawyer Referral Service in your area, call toll-free in Texas to reach the statewide Lawyer Referral Services, or , extension , for Legal Aid Services. What are the different costs associated with a lawsuit?
Is there a fee for a jury demand, for a summons, or for filing a motion? How many days do I have to file an answer in a civil case? How long does a judge take to rule on a motion? Motions are ruled on as soon as possible based on the court schedule and case load. Do I need to file a copy of pretrial discovery with the Court? Scope of Rules Download.
Scope of Rules The rules of procedure in any proceeding in this court shall be prescribed by the laws of the United States, the rules of the Supreme Court of the United States, any applicable rules of the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit, and these rules.
Where in any proceeding or in any instance there is no applicable rule of procedure, a judge may prescribe one. These rules may be cited as Local Court Rules. Unless otherwise provided, any revision to these rules applies to all cases pending on or filed after the date of the revision.
The clerk must post any such rules or requirements on the court website. Commencement of Action Download. Commencement of Action Civil Cover Sheet. The clerk is authorized and instructed to require a complete and executed AO Form JS 44, Civil Cover Sheet, which shall accompany each civil case to be filed.
If the filing of a civil case is not accompanied by a complete and executed Civil Cover Sheet, the clerk must accept the case for filing, but must promptly inform the filing party that the filing party must complete and execute the Civil Cover Sheet.
If the filing party fails to do so not later than 7 days after being informed, the clerk must so advise the court. An unrepresented person who files a civil case or a person who, when filing a civil case, is in the custody of a civil, state, or federal institution, need not complete and execute the Civil Cover Sheet. All parties are required to advise the court of any related cases, through means of the Civil Cover Sheet or otherwise.
Habeas Corpus Petitions Under 28 U. Petitions for writs of habeas corpus filed under 28 U. A list of divisions and the counties they cover appears in the Introduction to these Local Court Rules. Filing Requirements Download. Documents filed by electronic means must comply with the Administrative Policies and Procedures for Electronic Filing in Civil and Criminal Cases, available on the court website.
Proposed Orders. Nonconforming Documents. If a document that fails to conform with these rules is submitted, the clerk shall file the document and promptly inform the filing party that the document is not in compliance with these rules.
Documents Filed Under Seal Download. Documents Filed Under Seal In limited circumstances, a party may need to submit a sealed document for consideration by the court. If the sealed document is associated with a pleading, motion, or other submission requesting or opposing relief from the court, as in the case of an exhibit to such submission, the sealed document must not be filed with the submission.
All documents intended to be kept under seal must be filed as an exhibit to a sealing motion. Motions to keep pleadings, motions, or other submissions requesting or opposing relief from the court under seal are disfavored. The court expects parties to draft such submissions in a manner that does not disclose confidential information. Parties should consider redacting confidential information not critical to the filing. When it is necessary to support the filing, confidential information should be included in an appendix filed under seal and generally referenced, without being revealed, in the filing.
The sealing motion must identify the submission the sealed document is associated with, if applicable. The sealing motion and the accompanying sealed document must be filed under seal, state the factual basis for the requested sealing order, and otherwise comply with the requirements of Rules CV-7 and CV and the procedures governing electronic or paper filings, as applicable to the submission.
The court expects parties to draft sealing motions in a manner that does not disclose confidential information because the sealing motion, without the sealed document, may subsequently be unsealed by court order.
If the court grants a sealing motion, the clerk will keep the sealed document under seal unless otherwise ordered by the court, and, if appropriate, the clerk shall link the sealed document to its associated pleading, motion, or other submission.
The court may order that the sealing motion, without the sealed document, be unsealed. If the court denies a sealing motion, the clerk, on order of the court, shall delete the sealed document. Counsel for a party moving to keep any document under seal is responsible for serving a copy of the sealed document on all counsel of record. Counsel for a party submitting documents containing redactions is responsible for serving an unredacted copy of the document on all counsel of record, except that material may be left redacted if it is protected from disclosure by an applicable statute or order.
Pleadings Allowed; Form of Motions Download. Pleadings Allowed; Form of Motions Generally. Unless made during a hearing or trial, a pleading, motion, or other submission must meet the requirements of Rule CV Leave to File. When a motion for leave to file a pleading, motion, or other submission is required, an executed copy of the proposed pleading, motion, or other submission shall be filed as an exhibit to the motion for leave. Unless otherwise ordered, if the motion for leave is granted, the clerk shall promptly file the pleading, motion, or other submission.
After leave is granted, any applicable time limits triggered by the pleading, motion, or other submission shall run from the filing of the pleading, motion, or other submission by the clerk or otherwise. Any legal authority in support of a motion must be cited in the motion, and not in a separate brief. An appendix may be filed with the motion specifying any factual basis relied upon. If filed, the appendix must include all affidavits, deposition transcripts, ,or other documents supporting the relied upon facts.
All motions must state the grounds therefor and cite any applicable rule, statute, or other authority, justifying the relief sought. Page limits Unless otherwise authorized by the court, discovery and case management motions are limited to 10 pages and other motions are limited to 20 pages.
The page limits are exclusive of the caption, the signature block, any certificate, and any accompanying documents. Any party opposing a motion shall file a response and supporting documents as are then available.
The response must contain a concise statement of the reasons for opposition to the motion and citations of the legal authorities on which the party relies.
Time limits. A response to a discovery or case management motion shall be filed not later than 7 days after the filing of the motion. A response to other motions shall be filed not later than 14 days after the filing of the motion, except as provided by Rule CV If there is no response filed within the time period prescribed by this rule, the court may grant the motion as unopposed. Page limits.
Unless otherwise authorized by the court, a response to a discovery or case management motion is limited to 10 pages and a response to other motions is limited to 20 pages.
These page limits are exclusive of the caption, the signature block, any certificate, and any accompanying documents. A party may file a reply in support of a motion. Absent leave of court, no further submissions on the motion are allowed. A reply in support of a motion shall be filed not later than 7 days after the filing of the response to the motion. The court need not wait for a reply before ruling on a motion.
Unless otherwise authorized by the court, a reply in support of a discovery or case management motion is limited to 5 pages and a reply in support of other motions is limited to 10 pages.
A proposed order is required for all discovery and case management motions. Conference Required. The court may refuse to hear or may deny a nondispositive motion unless the movant advises the court within the body of the motion that counsel for the parties have conferred in a good-faith attempt to resolve the matter bey agreement and certifies the specific reason that no agreement could be made.
If there is any ambiguity about whether a motion is dispositive or nondispositive, the parties should confer. Movants are encouraged to indicate in the title of the motion whether the motion is opposed. A motion is unopposed only if there has been an actual conference with opposing counsel and there is no opposition to any of the relief requested in the motion. Form of Pleadings Download. Headings, footnotes, and quotations more than two lines long may be singlespaced.
A pleading, motion, or other submission filed by a represented party shall contain the mailing address, e-mail address, signature, state bar card number, and telephone and fax numbers, including area code, of the attorney.
Amendment of Pleadings Download. Amendment of Pleadings Notwithstanding the time limits provided in Rule CV-7, a party may respond to a first motion under Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 12 b by filing an amended pleading as a matter of course not later than 21 days after the filing of the motion.
A party that is entitled to amend its pleadings as a matter of course pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 15 may do so without the necessity of filing a motion for leave to amend. Pretrial Conferences; Scheduling; Management Download. Pretrial Conferences; Scheduling; Management A scheduling order must be entered in every case except those exempted in subdivision b of this rule.
The form of the scheduling order should conform to the form prescribed by the judge and posted on the court website. If the judge has not posted a form scheduling order on the website, the scheduling order may conform to the form set out in Appendix B of these rules. The same types of cases that are exempt from mandatory disclosure requirements under Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 26 are exempt from the scheduling order requirement of Rule In addition, the following categories of cases are also exempt from the scheduling order requirement: 1 bankruptcy appeals; 2 civil forfeiture cases; 3 land condemnation cases; 4 naturalization proceedings filed as civil cases; 5 interpleader cases; and 6 any other case where the judge finds that the ends of justice would not be served by using the scheduling order procedure of Rule Not later than 60 days after any appearance of any defendant, the parties shall submit a proposed scheduling order to the court in the form described in subdivision a.
The parties first shall confer as required by Rule 26 f. The content of the proposed scheduling order shall include proposals for all deadlines set out in the described form. In the event the plaintiff has not yet obtained service on all defendants, the plaintiff shall include an explanation of why all parties have not been served. The scheduling proposals of the parties shall be considered by the court, but the setting of all dates is within the discretion of the court.
Filing a report that substantially conforms to Appendix N satisfies the provisions of Rule 26 f. Unopposed discovery may continue after the deadline for discovery contained in the scheduling order, provided that discovery does not delay other pretrial preparations or the trial setting.
Absent exceptional circumstances, no motions relating to discovery, including motions under Rules 26 c , 29, and 37, shall be filed after the expiration of the discovery deadline, unless they are filed within 14 days after the discovery deadline and pertain to conduct occurring during the final 7 days of discovery.
Written discovery is not timely unless the response to that discovery would be due before the discovery deadline. The responding party has no obligation to respond and object to written discovery if the response and objection would not be due until after the discovery deadline. Notices served before the discovery deadline that purport to schedule depositions after the discovery deadline will not be enforced. Unless otherwise ordered by the court, each party shall serve and file the following information at least 14 days before the scheduled date for trial, jury selection, docket call, or the final pretrial conference, whichever is first: A list of questions the party desires the court to ask prospective jurors.
A list of stipulated facts. An appropriate identification of each exhibit as specified in this rule except those to be used for impeachment only , separately identifying those that the party expects to offer and those that the party may offer if the need arises.
The name and, if not previously provided, the address and telephone number of each witness except those to be used for impeachment only , separately identifying those whom the party expects to present and those whom the party may call if the need arises.
The name of those witnesses whose testimony is expected to be presented by means of a deposition and designation by reference to page and line of the testimony to be offered except those to be used for impeachment only and, if not taken stenographically, a transcript of the pertinent portions of the deposition testimony.
Proposed jury instructions and verdict forms. Any motions in limine. An estimate of the probable length of trial. At least 7 days prior to the scheduled date for trial, jury selection, docket call, or the final pretrial conference, whichever is first, each party shall serve and file the following: A list disclosing any objections to the use under Rule 32 of deposition testimony designated by the other party. A list disclosing any objection, together with the grounds therefore, that may be made to the admissibility of any exhibits.
Objections not so disclosed, other than objections under Federal Rules of Evidence and shall be deemed waived unless excused by the court for good cause shown. Responses to any motion in limine. All trial exhibits must be marked with an identifying sequence, followed by a dash, followed by a number; for example, Exhibit P-1 and Exhibit D The identifying sequence e.
Parties will assign numbers to their exhibits consecutively, beginning with the number 1. In cases involving more complex pleading relationships e. Class Actions Download. General Provisions Governing Discovery Download. General Provisions Governing Discovery Relief. If relief is sought under Federal Rules of Civil Procedure 26 c or 37, concerning any interrogatories, requests for production or inspection, requests for admissions, answers to interrogatories or responses to requests for admissions, copies of the portions of the interrogatories, requests, answers or responses in dispute shall be attached to the motion.
Definitions and Rules of Construction. The full text of the definitions and rules of construction set forth in this paragraph is deemed incorporated by reference into all discovery requests, but shall not preclude i the definition of other terms specific to the particular litigation, ii the use of abbreviations or iii a more narrow definition of a term defined in this paragraph.
This rule is not intended to broaden or narrow the scope of discovery permitted by the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. The following definitions apply to all discovery requests: Communication.
A draft of a nonidentical copy is a separate document within the meaning of this term. Identify With Respect to Persons. Once a person has been identified in accordance with this paragraph, only the name of that person need be listed in response to subsequent discovery requesting the identification of that person.
Identify With Respect to Documents. This definition is not intended to impose a discovery obligation on any person who is not a party to the litigation. Protective Orders. Upon motion by any party demonstrating good cause, the court may enter a protective order in the form set out in Appendix H-1, or, in more complex cases, in Appendix H-2, or any other appropriate form.
In cases where the parties agree to a protective order, the forms set out in Appendix H-1 and Appendix H-2 are approved. Authentication of Documents. Time for Objection. If neither the court nor Rule CV specifies a time period, the party must object within 14 days. Manner of Objection. A party may object to the authenticity of the document, or any part of it, and must state the specific basis for the objection. An objection must be made either on the record or in writing and must have a good faith factual and legal basis.
An objection made to the authenticity of only part of a document does not affect the authenticity of the remainder. Depositions Upon Oral Examination Download. Depositions Upon Oral Examination Notice. The notice for a deposition shall be in the form prescribed in Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 30, and in addition shall state the identity of persons who will attend other than the witness, parties, spouses of parties, counsel, employees of counsel, and the officer taking the deposition.
If any party intends to have any other persons attend, that party must give reasonable notice to all parties of the identity of such other persons. Procedures, Examinations and Objections. The parties are permitted to stipulate on the record of a deposition any agreement regarding the rules for the deposition. All other objections need not be made or recorded during a deposition to be later raised with the court.
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