Local Rule 83-2: Procedure for Public Comment on Local Rules
N.D. Cal. — General rule
83-2. Procedure for Public Comment on Local Rules
(a) Public Submissions. Any person may submit written suggestions for amendments to the local rules at any time. Such suggestions shall be directed to the Chief Judge, who will refer the matter to the Local Rules Committee for consideration, unless the circumstances warrant putting the matter immediately before the full Court.
(b) Publication. Before becoming effective, any proposed substantive modification of the local rules shall be subject to public comment in accordance with Fed. R. Civ. P. 83 and posted on the Court's website. Proposed amendments for form, style, grammar, consistency, or any other non-substantive modifications, need not be submitted for public comment.