Local Rule D.C.COLO.LAPR 1.1: SCOPE OF THE LOCAL AP RULES

D.C.COLO.LAPR 1.1 SCOPE OF THE LOCAL AP RULES

(a) Title and Citation. These rules shall be known as the Local Rules of Practice of the United States District Court for the District of Colorado – AP Rules. These rules shall be cited as D.C.COLO.LAPR Rule, Subdivision, Paragraph, Subparagraph, Item (e.g., D.C.COLO. LAPR 1.1(f)(1)(A)).

(b) Effective Date. Unless otherwise stated, these rules are effective as of December 1 of each year.

(c) Scope. These rules apply to pre-merits management and briefing in a social security appeal, a case commenced or reviewed under 5 U.S.C. § 706 concerning an action or final decision of an administrative agency, board, commission or officer, or a bankruptcy appeal (AP Case).

(d) Numbering and Indexing. These rules are numbered and indexed insofar as practicable in accordance with the specific designations of the Judicial Conference Uniform Numbering System.

(e) CM/ECF. CM/ECF is the Case Management/Electronic Case Filing system of the court.

(f) Pilot Programs or Special Projects. A pilot program or special project may be authorized by the court following reasonable public notice and opportunity for public comment.

(1) Public notice shall specify:

(A) the purpose of the pilot program or special project;

(B) the term of the pilot program or special project;

(C) the effect upon any local rule of practice; and

(D) any requirement necessary to implement or facilitate the pilot program or special project.

(2) The term for a pilot program or special project shall not exceed 18 months, but may be extended for one six-month period in conjunction with the promulgation of a corresponding local rule.