Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure – 2026

Rule 1 Scope; Definitions Rule 2 Interpretation

Rule 3 The Complaint Rule 4 Arrest Warrant or Summons on a Complaint Rule 4.1 Complaint, Warrant, or Summons by Telephone or Other Reliable Electronic Means Rule 5 Initial Appearance Rule 5.1 Preliminary Hearing

Rule 6 The Grand Jury Rule 7 The Indictment and the Information Rule 8 Joinder of Offenses or Defendants Rule 9 Arrest Warrant or Summons on an Indictment or Information

Rule 10 Arraignment Rule 11 Pleas Rule 12 Pleadings and Pretrial Motions Rule 12.1 Notice of an Alibi Defense Rule 12.2 Notice of an Insanity Defense; Mental Examination Rule 12.3 Notice of a Public-Authority Defense Rule 12.4 Disclosure Statement Rule 13 Joint Trial of Separate Cases Rule 14 Relief from Prejudicial Joinder Rule 15 Depositions Rule 16 Discovery and Inspection Rule 16.1 Pretrial Discovery Conference; Request for Court Action Rule 17 Subpoena Rule 17.1 Pretrial Conference

Rule 18 Place of Prosecution and Trial Rule 19 [Reserved] Rule 20 Transfer for Plea and Sentence Rule 21 Transfer for Trial Rule 22 [Transferred]

Rule 23 Jury or Nonjury Trial Rule 24 Trial Jurors Rule 25 Judge’s Disability Rule 26 Taking Testimony Rule 26.1 Foreign Law Determination Rule 26.2 Producing a Witness’s Statement Rule 26.3 Mistrial Rule 27 Proving an Official Record Rule 28 Interpreters Rule 29 Motion for a Judgment of Acquittal Rule 29.1 Closing Argument Rule 30 Jury Instructions Rule 31 Jury Verdict

Rule 32 Sentencing and Judgment Rule 32.1 Revoking or Modifying Probation or Supervised Release Rule 32.2 Criminal Forfeiture Rule 33 New Trial Rule 34 Arresting Judgment Rule 35 Correcting or Reducing a Sentence Rule 36 Clerical Error Rule 37 Indicative Ruling on a Motion for Relief That Is Barred by a Pending Appeal Rule 38 Staying a Sentence or a Disability Rule 39 [Reserved]

Rule 40 Arrest for Failing to Appear in Another District or for Violating Conditions of Release Set in Another District Rule 41 Search and Seizure Rule 42 Criminal Contempt

Rule 43 Defendant’s Presence Rule 44 Right to and Appointment of Counsel Rule 45 Computing and Extending Time Rule 46 Release from Custody; Supervising Detention Rule 47 Motions and Supporting Affidavits Rule 48 Dismissal Rule 49 Serving and Filing Papers Rule 49.1 Privacy Protection For Filings Made with the Court Rule 50 Prompt Disposition Rule 51 Preserving Claimed Error Rule 52 Harmless and Plain Error Rule 53 Courtroom Photographing and Broadcasting Prohibited Rule 54 [Transferred] Rule 55 Records Rule 56 When Court Is Open Rule 57 District Court Rules Rule 58 Petty Offenses and Other Misdemeanors Rule 59 Matters Before a Magistrate Judge Rule 60 Victim’s Rights Rule 61 Title Rule 62 Criminal Rules Emergency