6 Cir. R. 47: Rule Amendments
Rules and Internal Operating Procedures of the Sixth Circuit — Title VII. General Provisions
(a) Notice of Proposed Amendments. Generally, the clerk must provide notice and a 90-day comment period for proposed amendments to the rules. The clerk gives notice to the state bar association in each state in the circuit and to the distribution list that the clerk maintains. The clerk will include an interested publisher, bar association, or other law-related association in this list on request. The clerk must also provide notice to the general public by posting proposed amendments to the court’s website.
(b) Comments. Comments should be filed in writing with the clerk.
(c) Adoption After the Comment Period. The court may adopt a proposed amendment any time after the comment period closes.
(d) Adoption Without Prior Notice. If the court determines that an immediate need exists, it may amend the rules without prior notice and comment. If the court does not provide prior notice, it will promptly provide notice and an opportunity for comment after the amendment.