The Judicial Conference Committee on Rules of Practice and Procedure has released proposed changes to several federal rules and forms. The committee is seeking public comments on the amendments by February 16, 2026.
The proposed amendments cover a range of federal rules, including Appellate Rule 15; Bankruptcy Rule 2002 and Official Forms 101 and 106C; Civil Rules 7.1, 26, 41, 45, and 81; Criminal Rule 17; and Evidence Rule 609 along with a new Rule 707.
Further information about the proposed amendments, as well as instructions for submitting or reviewing comments, can be found at https://www.uscourts.gov/forms-rules/proposed-amendments-published-public-comment.