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NOTICE OF AMENDMENTS TO THE LOCAL RULES EFFECTIVE MAY 31, 2023
The United States District Court for the Eastern District of North Carolina gives notice of amendments to the Local Civil Rules, Local Criminal Rules, and Local Admiralty Rules. These amendments are effective May 31, 2023. See 23-SO-2.
Local Civil Rules (effective May 31, 2023)
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Local Criminal Rules (effective May 31, 2023)
Local Admiralty Rules (effective May 31, 2023)
Local Rules
The Local Rules of the Eastern District of North Carolina govern the practice and procedure of all actions and proceedings in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of North Carolina except when a federal statute or rule applies.
Federal Rules
The Federal Rules generally govern the procedure in civil and criminal actions and proceedings in the United States district courts.
Standing Orders
Standing Orders are issued by the Chief District Judge and address matters of court business, including court policies and administrative matters, not adequately addressed by orders in individual cases and not appropriate for inclusion in the local rules.