The Judicial Conference Committee on Rules of Practice and Procedure has approved publication of proposed amendments to the following federal rules and forms and invites comments by February 16, 2026:

     • 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 and new Rule 707. 

More details, including instructions on how to submit or review comments, are available at: https://www.uscourts.gov/forms-rules/proposed-amendments-published-public-comment