Civil

I. Consent to Proceed Before a Magistrate Judge (PDF)

• Sample Consent Form (PDF) 

II. Discovery Disputes (PDF)

III. Mediation and Settlement Process (PDF)

• Sample Order for Mediation (PDF)
• Sample Order Regarding Conferences (PDF)

IV. Motions

• Form Requirements (PDF)
• Noting Date Requirements (PDF)
• Default Judgment Requirements (PDF)
• Sealing Requirements (PDF)

V. Prisoner

• Procedures Governing Pro Se Prisoner § 1983 Suits (PDF)
• Procedures Governing Pro Se § 2254 Petitions (PDF)

VI. Trial Procedures

• Trial Exhibits (PDF)
• Jury Selection (PDF)

Criminal

I. Central Violations Bureau

II. Motions to Extend Time to File Indictment or Information (PDF)

III. Motion to Withdraw as Counsel and to Appoint New Counsel (PDF)

IV. Pretrial Procedures

Waivers:

• Preliminary Hearing (PDF)
• Speedy Trial (PDF)
• Grand Jury Indictment (PDF)
• Rule 5 Hearing (PDF)

Consents (PDF):

• Consent to Enter Rule 11 Plea Before a Magistrate Judge (PDF)
• Consent to a Magistrate Judge to Preside Over a Misdemeanor Case (PDF)

V. Financial Affidavit

• English Version (PDF)
• Spanish Version (PDF)

Procedures Governing Pro Se § 2255 Motions (PDF)

VI. Trial Procedures

• Trial Exhibits (PDF)
• Jury Selection (PDF)