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Local Rules — 6th Cir.

140 rules: the Rules and Internal Operating Procedures of the Sixth Circuit. See the court's official website for the authoritative text.

Title I. Applicability of Rules 4

RuleTitle
6 Cir. R. 1 Scope of Rules and Title
6 Cir. I.O.P. 1 Scope and Title
6 Cir. R. 2 Suspension of Rules
6 Cir. I.O.P. 2 [Reserved]

Title II. Appeal from a Judgment or Order of a District Court 20

RuleTitle
6 Cir. R. 3 Dismissal for Nonpayment of Fees
6 Cir. I.O.P. 3 Fees
6 Cir. R. 4 [Reserved]
6 Cir. I.O.P. 4 [Reserved]
6 Cir. R. 5 Filing of Petition and Subsequent Documents; Fee
6 Cir. I.O.P. 5 [Reserved]
6 Cir. R. 6 Appeal in Bankruptcy Case from a Final Judgment, Order, or Decree of a District Court or of the Bankruptcy Appellate Panel – Fees
6 Cir. I.O.P. 6 [Reserved]
6 Cir. R. 7 [Reserved]
6 Cir. I.O.P. 7 [Reserved]
6 Cir. R. 8 Stay Pending Appeal in Death Penalty Cases
6 Cir. I.O.P. 8 [Reserved]
6 Cir. R. 9 Release in a Criminal Case
6 Cir. I.O.P. 9 Release in a Criminal Case
6 Cir. R. 10 The Record on Appeal
6 Cir. I.O.P. 10 The Record on Appeal — Exhibits
6 Cir. R. 11 Forwarding the Record
6 Cir. I.O.P. 11 Forwarding the Record
6 Cir. R. 12 Filing a Representation Statement; Appearance of Counsel; Counsel’s Representation in Criminal Cases
6 Cir. I.O.P. 12 Appearance

Title III. Appeals from the United States Tax Court 4

RuleTitle
6 Cir. R. 13 Review of a Decision of the Tax Court
6 Cir. I.O.P. 13 [Reserved]
6 Cir. R. 14 Review of a Decision of the Tax Court
6 Cir. I.O.P. 14 Review of a Decision of the Tax Court

Title IV. Review or Enforcement of an Order of an Administrative Agency, Board, Commission, or Officer 13

RuleTitle
6 Cir. R. 15 Electronic Filing
6 Cir. I.O.P. 15 Review or Enforcement of an Agency Order - Paper and Electronic Filing
6 Cir. R. 15.1 [Reserved]
6 Cir. I.O.P. 15.1 [Reserved]
6 Cir. R. 16 [Reserved]
6 Cir. I.O.P. 16 [Reserved]
6 Cir. R. 17 Filing the Record for an Immigration Review Petition
6 Cir. I.O.P. 17 [Reserved]
6 Cir. R. 18 Motion for Stay Pending Review
6 Cir. R. 19 [Reserved]
6 Cir. I.O.P. 19 Amendment, Correction or Settlement of a Judgment
6 Cir. R. 20 Applicability of Rules to the Review or Enforcement of an Agency Order
6 Cir. I.O.P. 20 [Reserved]

Title V. Extraordinary Writs 2

RuleTitle
6 Cir. R. 21 Writs of Mandamus and Prohibition, and Other Extraordinary Writs - Filing Fee
6 Cir. I.O.P. 21 Writ of Mandamus and Prohibition, and Other Extraordinary Writs

Title VI. Habeas Corpus; Proceedings in Forma Pauperis 6

RuleTitle
6 Cir. R. 22 Habeas Corpus and Section 2255 Proceedings — Second or Successive Applications — Death Penalty Cases
6 Cir. I.O.P. 22 Habeas Corpus and Section 2255 Proceedings
6 Cir. R. 23 [Reserved]
6 Cir. I.O.P. 23 [Reserved]
6 Cir. R. 24 Proceedings in Forma Pauperis - Application for Pauper Status on Appeal - Criminal
6 Cir. I.O.P. 24 [Reserved]

Title VII. General Provisions 54

RuleTitle
6 Cir. R. 25 Filing and Service; Electronic Case Filing
6 Cir. I.O.P. 25 Filing and Service; Electronic Case Filing
6 Cir. R. 26 Extending Time; Failure to File or Untimely Filing
6 Cir. I.O.P. 26 Extending Time
6 Cir. R. 26.1 Corporate Disclosure Statement
6 Cir. I.O.P. 26.1 [Reserved]
6 Cir. R. 27 Motions
6 Cir. I.O.P. 27 Motions
6 Cir. R. 28 Briefs
6 Cir. I.O.P. 28 Briefs
6 Cir. R. 28.1 [Reserved]
6 Cir. I.O.P. 28.1 [Reserved]
6 Cir. R. 29 Motion to Participate in Oral Argument
6 Cir. I.O.P. 29 [Reserved]
6 Cir. R. 30 Appendix to the Briefs; Designation of Relevant Documents; Record in Lieu of Appendix
6 Cir. I.O.P. 30 [Reserved]
6 Cir. R. 31 Serving and Filing Briefs
6 Cir. I.O.P. 31 [Reserved]
6 Cir. R. 32 Form of Briefs
6 Cir. I.O.P. 32 [Reserved]
6 Cir. R. 32.1 Citing Judicial Dispositions; Effect of Published Decisions
6 Cir. I.O.P. 32.1 Preparation and Release of Opinions; Publication of Decisions
6 Cir. R. 33 Appeal Conferences - Mediation
6 Cir. I.O.P. 33 [Reserved]
6 Cir. R. 34 Oral Argument
6 Cir. I.O.P. 34 Oral Argument - Calendaring; Panel Selection and Identity; Notice of Hearing, Postponement, and Presentation of Oral Argument; Screening and Summary Decisions
6 Cir. R. 35 (Transferred to 6 Cir. R. 40)
6 Cir. I.O.P. 35 (Transferred to 6 Cir. I.O.P. 40)
6 Cir. R. 36 Entry of Judgment
6 Cir. I.O.P. 36 [Reserved]
6 Cir. R. 37 [Reserved]
6 Cir. I.O.P. 37 [Reserved]
6 Cir. R. 38 [Reserved]
6 Cir. I.O.P. 38 [Reserved]
6 Cir. R. 39 Costs Recoverable for Filing Paper Briefs
6 Cir. I.O.P. 39 Bill of Costs - Allowable Costs and Motion to Extend Time
6 Cir. R. 40 Panel Rehearing; En Banc Determination
6 Cir. I.O.P. 40 Petitions for Rehearing
6 Cir. R. 41 Issuance of Mandate; Stay of Mandate
6 Cir. I.O.P. 41 Issuance of Mandate; Stay of Mandate – Right to Certiorari Not Affected
6 Cir. R. 42 Voluntary Dismissal
6 Cir. I.O.P. 42 [Reserved]
6 Cir. R. 43 [Reserved]
6 Cir. I.O.P. 43 [Reserved]
6 Cir. R. 44 [Reserved]
6 Cir. I.O.P. 44 [Reserved]
6 Cir. R. 45 Duties of Clerks - Procedural Orders
6 Cir. I.O.P. 45 Duties of Clerks – Clerk’s Office
6 Cir. R. 46 Attorneys - Admission of Attorneys, Attorney Discipline, Law Student Practice
6 Cir. I.O.P. 46 [Reserved]
6 Cir. R. 47 Rule Amendments
6 Cir. I.O.P. 47 Advisory Committee On Rules
6 Cir. R. 48 [Reserved]
6 Cir. I.O.P. 48 [Reserved]

Supplemental Procedural Rules 10

RuleTitle
6 Cir. R. 101 [Reserved]
6 Cir. I.O.P. 101 [Reserved]
6 Cir. R. 102 [Reserved]
6 Cir. I.O.P. 102 [Reserved]
6 Cir. R. 103 [Reserved]
6 Cir. I.O.P. 103 [Reserved]
6 Cir. R. 104 [Reserved]
6 Cir. I.O.P. 104 [Reserved]
6 Cir. R. 105 [Reserved]
6 Cir. I.O.P. 105 Complaints of Judicial Misconduct

Administrative Rules 12

RuleTitle
6 Cir. R. 201 [Reserved]
6 Cir. I.O.P. 201 [Reserved]
6 Cir. R. 202 Sessions of Court
6 Cir. I.O.P. 202 Sessions—Court Facilities and Personnel
6 Cir. R. 203 Assignment of Judges; Quorum
6 Cir. I.O.P. 203 [Reserved]
6 Cir. R. 204 Court Library and Materials
6 Cir. I.O.P. 204 Library Hours of Operation
6 Cir. R. 205 Judicial Conference of the Sixth Circuit
6 Cir. I.O.P. 205 [Reserved]
6 Cir. R. 206 [Reserved]
6 Cir. I.O.P. 206 [Reserved]

Sixth Circuit Guide to Electronic Filing 15

RuleTitle
Guide to Electronic Filing Introduction
Guide § 1 Definitions
Guide § 2 Registration; Passwords
Guide § 3 Mandatory Electronic Filing; Exceptions
Guide § 4 [Reserved]
Guide § 5 Record on Appeal and Appendices
Guide § 6 Briefs on Appeal - Proof Briefs Eliminated
Guide § 7 Documents Filed Under Seal
Guide § 8 Signatures
Guide § 9 Entry onto the Docket; Official Court Record
Guide § 10 Service of Documents
Guide § 11 Access to Documents
Guide § 12 Privacy Protection and Redactions
Guide § 13 Filing Deadlines; Technical Failures
Guide § 14 Training