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Title II: Commencing an Action; Service of Process, Pleadings, Motions, and Orders

Federal Rules of Civil Procedure – 2026

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Title I: Scope of Rules; Form of Action Title II: Commencing an Action; Service of Process, Pleadings, Motions, and Orders Title III: Pleadings and Motions Title IV: Parties Title V: Disclosures and Discovery Title VI: Trials Title VII: Judgment Title VIII: Provisional and Final Remedies Title IX: Special Proceedings Title X: District Courts and Clerks: Conducting Business; Issuing Orders Title XI: General Provisions Supplemental Rules for Admiralty or Maritime Claims and Asset Forfeiture Actions
Rule 3 Commencing an Action Rule 4 Summons Rule 4.1 Serving Other Process Rule 5 Serving and Filing Pleadings and Other Papers Rule 5.1 Constitutional Challenge to a Statute—Notice, Certification, and Intervention Rule 5.2 Privacy Protection For Filings Made with the Court Rule 6 Computing and Extending Time; Time for Motion Papers