Local Rules
General Orders
Proposed Amendments to Local Civil Rules
The Court invites you to review and comment on proposed amendments to the Local Civil Rules and the Model ESI Agreement. Comments may be sent via email to localrules@wawd.uscourts.gov. Comments must be received by 5:00 p.m. on Monday, November 2, 2026.
- Comparison Chart of Proposed Amendments to Local Civil Rules
- Attachment 1 - Proposed Amendments to Model ESI Agreement
Local Civil Rules
Effective 1/13/2026.
- Local Civil Rules (LCR 104 has been removed per approved changes - correction made 1/28/2026)
- Please see Archived Local Rules page for Redline Comparison Chart of Changes
Local Criminal Rules
Effective 1/13/2026.
- Local Criminal Rules
- Please see Archived Local Rules page for Redline Comparison Chart of Changes
Local Magistrate Judge Rules
Effective 12/04/2018.
- Local Magistrate Judge Rules
- Please see Archived Local Rules page for Redline Version
Local Supplemental Admiralty Rules
Effective of 3/17/2014.
Local Supplemental Patent Rules