Local Rule L.R. 1-1: Scope and Modification of the Civil Rules

N.D. Ind. L.R. 1–1 Scope and Modification of the Civil Rules

(a) Scope. The local civil rules govern all civil cases pending before the district court. They also govern all criminal cases except where they are inconsistent with the local criminal rules. In cases pending when an amendment takes effect, the court may apply the former local civil rules if it finds that applying the amendment would not be feasible or would be unjust.

(b) Modification or Suspension of Rules. The court may, on its own motion or at the request of a party, suspend or modify any rule in a particular case in the interest of justice.