Rulebook - Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure, First Circuit Local Rules and Internal Operating Procedures

Sep 19, 2026

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Comprehensive appellate rulebook for the United States Court of Appeals for the First Circuit, combining the Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure with First Circuit Local Rules and First Circuit Internal Operating Procedures. Includes administrative and systems guidance covering case management and CM/ECF, attorney disciplinary enforcement rules, and judicial conduct and disability proceedings. Establishes effective amendments through June 1, 2026 and organizes procedures by titles and rules, including appeals, tax court review, administrative agency matters, extraordinary writs, fees, and notices to litigants.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryGeneral

FormatPDF

Pages197

Reading Time1 h 9 min

AccessFree to download

Table of Contents

Judges of the Court

Officers of the Court

Advisory Committee on Rules

Court of Appeals Miscellaneous Fee Schedule

Notice to Litigants

TITLE I. APPLICABILITY OF RULES

Rule 1. Scope of Rules; Definition; Title

Rule 2. Suspension of Rules

TITLE II. APPEAL FROM A JUDGMENT OR ORDER OF A DISTRICT COURT

Rule 3. Appeal as of Right—How Taken

Local Rule 3.0. Docketing Statement Required; Dismissals for Want of Diligent Prosecution

Rule 4. Appeal as of Right—When Taken

Rule 5. Appeal by Permission

Rule 6. Appeal in a Bankruptcy Case or Proceeding

Rule 7. Bond for Costs on Appeal in a Civil Case

Rule 8. Stay or Injunction Pending Appeal

Rule 9. Release in a Criminal Case

Local Rule 9.0. Recalcitrant Witnesses

Rule 10. The Record on Appeal

Local Rule 10.0. Ordering Transcripts

Rule 11. Forwarding the Record

Local Rule 11.0. Transmission of the Record, Sealed Documents

Local Rule 12.0. Appearance, Withdrawal of Appearance

Rule 12.1. Remand After an Indicative Ruling by the District Court on a Motion for Relief That Is Barred by a Pending Appeal

TITLE III. APPEALS FROM THE UNITED STATES TAX COURT

Rule 13. Appeals From the Tax Court

Rule 14. Applicability of Other Rules to Appeals from the Tax Court

United States Court of Appeals For the First Circuit Rulebook Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure First Circuit Local Rules First Circuit Internal Operating Procedures Administrative Order Regarding Case Management /Electronic Case Files System (CM/ECF) Rules of Attorney Disciplinary Enforcement for the Court of Appeals for the First Circuit Rules For Judicial-Conduct and Judicial-Disability Proceedings Effective with amendments through June 1, 2026 Maine Massachusetts New Hampshire Rhode Island Puerto Rico Table of Contents Table of Contents ........................................................................................................................................1 Judges of the Court.....................................................................................................................................4 Officers of the Court...................................................................................................................................4 Advisory Committee on Rules ...................................................................................................................4 Court of Appeals Miscellaneous Fee Schedule ......................................................................................5 Notice to Litigants .......................................................................................................................................7 TITLE I. APPLICABILITY OF RULES ..............................................................................................8 Rule 1. Scope of Rules; Definition; Title.............................................................................................8 Rule 2. Suspension of Rules ..............................................................................................................8 TITLE II. APPEAL FROM A JUDGMENT OR ORDER OF A DISTRICT COURT....................9 Rule 3. Appeal as of Right—How Taken .........................................................................................9 Local Rule 3.0. Docketing Statement Required; Dismissals for Want of Diligent Prosecution .... 11 Rule 3.1. Appeal from a Judgment of a Magistrate Judge in a Civil Case ........................................ 11 Rule 4. Appeal as of Right—When Taken ..................................................................................... 12 Rule 5. Appeal by Permission........................................................................................................... 16 Rule 5.1 Appeal by Leave Under 28 U.S.C. § 636 (c)(5) ................................................................. 18 Rule 6. Appeal in a Bankruptcy Case or Proceeding ........................................................................ 18 Rule 7. Bond for Costs on Appeal in a Civil Case............................................................................22 Rule 8. Stay or Injunction Pending Appeal ......................................................................................22 Rule 9. Release in a Criminal Case...................................................................................................23 Local Rule 9.0. Recalcitrant Witnesses ......................................................................................24 Rule 10. The Record on Appeal .........................................................................................................24 Local Rule 10.0. Ordering Transcripts .........................................................................................26 Rule 11. Forwarding the Record ........................................................................................................27 Local Rule 11.0. Transmission of the Record, Sealed Documents.............................................28 Local Rule 12.0. Appearance, Withdrawal of Appearance ........................................................30

FAQs

What documents and rule sets are included in this First Circuit rulebook?

It collects the Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure, First Circuit Local Rules, First Circuit Internal Operating Procedures, and related administrative orders, including CM/ECF case management guidance and attorney disciplinary enforcement rules.

When do the amendments in this rulebook become effective?

The rulebook states it is effective with amendments through June 1, 2026.

How is the rulebook organized for appeals from district court judgments or orders?

It groups procedures under Title II, covering appeals as of right, appeals by permission, bankruptcy appeals, bonds for costs, stays or injunctions pending appeal, criminal release, and detailed record and transmission requirements (with local rules for specific steps).

What topics are covered beyond district court appeals?

It also includes Title III for appeals from the United States Tax Court, Title IV for review or enforcement of administrative agency orders, and Title V for extraordinary writs such as mandamus and prohibition.

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