Local Rule Rule 1: SCOPE OF RULES
D. Conn. — Civil rule
Rule 1 SCOPE OF RULES (Amended January 18, 2017)
(a) Title and Citation These rules shall be known as the Local Civil Rules of the United States District Court for the District of Connecticut. They may be cited as D. Conn. L. Civ. R.___ and referred to as "L.Civ. R. ___," or "Local Rule ___," or "L.R. ___" where the meaning is clear.
(b) Effective Date These rules, as amended from time to time, shall govern the conduct of all civil actions pending in the United States District Court for the District of Connecticut.
(c) Definitions As used herein, "Judge" shall mean a District Judge of this Court, or a visiting Circuit or District Judge assigned to duties in this Court, or a Magistrate Judge of this Court performing duties authorized by applicable rules or statutes or by the District Judges of this Court. As used herein, "Clerk" shall mean the Clerk of the Court or the Clerk's authorized deputies and assistants.