From time to time, the U.S. District Court, District of Minnesota amends its local rules. As part of the amendment process, the proposed local rule changes are posted for public comment. Proposed local rule amendments will appear here during the public comment period.
Proposed Local Rule Amendments
The United States District Court for the District of Minnesota is issuing proposed amendments to Local Rules 5.6 and 54.3. The Court’s Federal Practice Committee, chaired by Rebekah Bailey, recommended that public comment be solicited on the proposed amendments. They are posted for public review and comment through October 24, 2025.
- Public Notice
- LR 5.6 - Clean Version
- LR 5.6 - Redlined Version
- LR 54.3 - Clean Version
- LR 54.3 - Redlined Version
Also, at the recommendation of the Federal Practice Committee, the United States District Court for the District of Minnesota has adopted a Gen-AI FAQ. The FAQ is being provided as an informational resource. No public comments to the FAQ are necessary.